Phones I caved and bought a Nexus 6

[MRU]

Yep but damn that wood looks good on that phone

Yeah, just wanted to make sure it was a dbrand and then I may order that myself because it does look good

 

[albertfallickwa]

I am thinking about upgrading from my GS5 to this. Any comments?

 

[jamezr]

I am thinking about upgrading from my GS5 to this. Any comments?

There are pros and cons.....

Nexus 6
Pros
faster phone
bigger screen
first phone to get Android updates
Speakers

Cons
screen can be dim
It is a big phone
Button placement is not optimal IMHO
Camera

GS5
Pros
screen
camera
SD Card
removable battery


Cons
Touchwiz
phone is 2 years old
bottom flap on charging port
specialized cable

 

[MRU]

5.1.1 just popped up for me

 

[ravenvii]

5.1.1 just popped up for me

 

[MRU]

Seems to perform like a champion on 5.1.1 but can't see any difference to 5.1 being honest

 

[Six8]

There are pros and cons.....

Nexus 6
Pros
faster phone
bigger screen
first phone to get Android updates
Speakers

Cons
screen can be dim
It is a big phone
Button placement is not optimal IMHO
Camera

GS5
Pros
screen
camera
SD Card
removable battery


Cons
Touchwiz
phone is 2 years old
bottom flap on charging port
specialized cable

GS5 cam is better than the N6 cam?

 

[MRU]

GS5 cam is better than the N6 cam?

Yes it is.... Especially for your auto shooter.

 

[jamezr]

GS5 cam is better than the N6 cam?

Yep..its better all around and in low light too. But I am not saying the N6 camera is bad. Its not....
I would pick the N6 phone over the S5 all day long for my daily driver.

 

[AppleRobert]

Got the update, T-Mobile variant in the US.

 

[Seiga]

Seems to perform like a champion on 5.1.1 but can't see any difference to 5.1 being honest

Bug and Battery enhancements as well as WiFi Calling enabled (which was the biggest part).

 

[MRU]

Bug and Battery enhancements as well as WiFi Calling enabled (which was the biggest part).

Is WiFi calling specific to a carrier or can anyone use it?

 

[HiDEF]

Is WiFi calling specific to a carrier or can anyone use it?

I believe it's carrier specific.

 

[jamezr]

Is WiFi calling specific to a carrier or can anyone use it?

It is specific to T-Mobile. They do it to make up for their service not penetrating buildings/home as well as other carriers.

 

[HiDEF]

It is specific to T-Mobile. They do it to make up for their service not penetrating buildings/home as well as other carriers.

I believe you're a T-mobile user, if so, how do you like them as a provider? Been thinking about switching once my contract with att is done.

 

[jamezr]

I believe you're a T-mobile user, if so, how do you like them as a provider? Been thinking about switching once my contract with att is done.

Well...i was a TMO user. I wanted to give them a try and support all the changes they are doing in the wireless industry. But their service was good in the populated areas and the download speeds are topnotch. But their signal doesn't penetrate buildings very well.

 

[superstarmc]

I'm thinking about getting one of these next month to replace my M8. I'm wondering if it's still worth it or wait until its successor comes out.

 

[apolloa]

Seems to perform like a champion on 5.1.1 but can't see any difference to 5.1 being honest

Oh good, my Nexus 5 got it yesterday, day before? And I was wondering what's the difference too? Hey ho not going to complain about an update If I had multiple phones like you lot I would have flashed Android M onto it for a play by now, but as it's my only phone I better not.....

 

[apolloa]

I'm thinking about getting one of these next month to replace my M8. I'm wondering if it's still worth it or wait until its successor comes out.

Well if you want a phablet Nexus, the rumours are the next one is a 5.7" device made by Huawei and I've not really seen any of their devices, but then again HTC made phones for Sony etc for years before they launched their own range big time, so maybe they were an OEM manufacturer?

EDIT:: Hmmmm it seems this new forum software won't automatically place a new reply into your last reply if it's the last post in the thread..

 

[diamond.g]

On AT&T no update yet, flashed M on my Nexus 5 though. May have to put my SIM in and try it out more.

It is likely I'll sideload 5.1.1 as AT&T waited a month to allow 5.1 to roll out...

 

[Tig Bitties]

Google dropped the price on the Nexus 6 today, to $499.

And with the 5.1.1 update it runs smoother then ever, with much better battery life, than the original 5.0.1 it launched with.

 

[nospleen]

Sorry if this has been answered. If I buy a AT&T branded Nexus 6 and do the update without the SIM. (To get the latest version) Will the AT&T bloatware be on my device?

Trying to decide between an AT&T one, which I can get cheaper, or get the newly discounted one from Google.

I'd prefer to not have bloatware, but I'd like to save a few bucks and I'm not interested in custom roms at this time.

Thanks everyone!

 

[HiDEF]

Sorry if this has been answered. If I buy a AT&T branded Nexus 6 and do the update without the SIM. (To get the latest version) Will the AT&T bloatware be on my device?

Trying to decide between an AT&T one, which I can get cheaper, or get the newly discounted one from Google.

I'd prefer to not have bloatware, but I'd like to save a few bucks and I'm not interested in custom roms at this time.

Thanks everyone!

I'd go with a Google play version. It'll be easier to sell in the future with the non-branding. Just my opinion.


Edit: just noticed I didn't really answer your question.

If you get it with att, it will come with the bloatware but, you can get rid of it by rooting the device.

 

[HiDEF]

Delete

 

[jamezr]

Nexus 6 Drops to $499 at Best Buy and Amazon Too

http://www.droid-life.com/2015/06/03/deal-nexus-6-drops-to-499-at-best-buy-and-amazon-too/