Android 4.4.1 started rolling out for Nexus 5 phones from yesterday. This is a worldwide rollout and you will receive the OTA update if you are using only stock Android. For rooted device there is a zip file as well for you to enjoy. Android 4.4 KitKat was released over a month ago and this is a really quick update. This Android update brings a dramatic improvement of your Nexus 5’s camera. And, the Baseband got updated from M8974A-1.0.25.0.17 to M8974A-1.0.25.0.23. [Read more…]
Flash Nexus 5 Camera Mod v1.3 – Get The Best out of Your Nexus 5
If you are a Google Nexus 5 user and like the camera, with a small mod you can make your camera even better. Nexus 5 Camera Mod v1.3 by Jinshu Sur has a nice gift to make you smile. This mod brings the improvements of Video Bitrate, Audio Channel Hack, Max Image Quality on your beloved Nexus 5.
Almost everyone with a smartphone wants to take nice decent quality picture or record quality video. Nexus 5 is a nice device and has a great 8MP camera. How about you could take nicer picture than you are taking now? Would you record brighter and sharper 1080p video? What do you think about having nice quality audio with your recorded video? XDA-Developers user has made it all for you. You need to have root on your Nexus 5 and ClockworkMod Recovery or TWRP Recovery installed.
Features of Nexus 5 Camera Mod?
This jolly Nexus 5 mod brings you a lot of features or upscaled parameters. There are few different version of this camera mod, version 1.3 is the latest. Some of the main features of this app is listed below?
- Video recording – 22Mb/s @ 1080p & 18Mb/s @ 720p
- 100% JPEG quality
- Warmer color tune
- Audio Bitrate set to highest value
- Fixed “Low Memory” error.
This is the first Nexus 5 mod for camera and becoming more popular. This mod is coming built-in with some custom ROMs now.
How to do it?
Visit Jinshu Sur’s thread for more info and download the Nexus 5 camera mod. You need to flash the zip file through a custom recovery. Taking a Nandroid backup of everything before flashing is advisable. I’m not responsible if anything happens to your device, nor the developer / modder. Once your phone restarts you will get the new enhanced camera is working.
You will get a list of handful versions of the camera app including the stock camera of Nexus 5. Version 1.3 has 3 different versions. V1.3, V1.3 Without Noise Distortion, V1.3 Without Noise Cancellation.
Install ClockworkMod Recovery on Nexus 5 – Easiest Way [Root]
Clockworkmod Recovery know as CWM Recovery is a must have recovery for every supported Android device. You can install the official Clockworkmod Recovery 6.0.4.4 on your Google Nexus 5 smartphone easily. Only thing you need to have in your device is ROOT and unlocked bootloader. You already know why you need this and what CWM recovery does. I’m not responsible if anything happens to your device.
Nexus 5 Case and Screen Protector from Amazon UK
Nexus 5 has been released and here in our hands. Many customers ordered their Nexus 5 Case and Screen Protector from different online retailers ahead of the phone. Some waited, until the phone was announced and they got it in their hands. Amazon UK selling few bumper cases, cases with clear anti-scratch back, invisible defender screen protector with lifetime replacement warranty.
Nexus 5 already comes with protection; Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The back of my Black Nexus 5 looks really cool and reminds me about the back of T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream). There are some accessories in Google Play Store for the Nexus 5 that you can buy. But honestly, they are expensive. A Bumper Case for Google Nexus 5 is £25 and LG QuickCover is £35 in the Play Store.
I’ve listed here some products branded SPIGEN SGP and some of them are under £10. If you are a proud Nexus 5 owner and would like to get some protection for it, you can go for these.
SPIGEN Ultra Hybrid Bumper Case with Anti-Scratch Clear Back Panel w/Premium Screen Protector
The bumper case is air cushioned on all the corners, helps with shocks. Made with combination of TPU and Polycarbonate material. This case is anti-scratch, protects your Nexus 5’s back and sides and a free premium Japanese screen protector for the beautiful display. Also you will get 2 free graphics for the back. Price £7.99 and with free UK delivery. Sold by Keep in Case. Get it from here.
Invisible Defender – Nexus 5 Screen Protector
This newly released Nexus 5 screen protectors comes 3 PACK/Lifetime Replacement Warranty. This screen protector made with High Definition Clarity Film that ensures Maximum Resolution. Priced only £5.99 with free UK delivery. I bought one for my Nexus 5. Buy it from here.
SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Screen Protector Clear [Crystal]
Same priced screen protector for Nexus 5. If you like SPIGEN SGP, this is your product. Selling at £5.99 with free UK delivery. 3 screen protectors in one pack. Premium screen protector based on PET Film made in Japan. Buy it from here.
If you can pay more, there are many choices of Nexus 5 cases and screen protectors in Amazon. Different brands and design. If you buy any let us know how is it.
Root Nexus 5 Quickly with CF-Auto-Root by Chainfire
Nexus 5 users can now ROOT their device CF-Auto-Root script. XDA Elite Recognized Developer Chainfire has rooted the Nexus 5 and made it available to the users. I just finished rooting my Nexus 5 few minutes ago and it worked nicely. This is the easiest and quickest way to ROOT Nexus 5 at the moment. And not to mention, the First ROOT of Nexus 5 upon release. [Read more…]