Yeri Tiete

2015

128 posts

Nexus 5: boot loop

· errors, google, hardware

I had a Nexus 5 stuck in a boot loop (Android logo/animation in a loop, not actually booting).

This is what I think I've done to fix the issue. It seemed that /persist partition was corrupt. I tried a factory reset, flash new stock images, and clear cache, etc before trying the following.

Note that I managed to boot Android 4.4, but nothing else; it did throw a shit load of errors though (Google Play crashes, etc).

Belgian banks & SSL — part 5

· linux, networking, software, www

Minor end of year update. No big SSL exploits have been released since (bar DH, see below).

Once again, this is testing the public websites I can access. There might be other gateways, APIs, etc that are not (as) secure.

It’s worthy to note that some banks are serious about security and fixing their SSL. Most improved their rating and solved all issues (especially getting rid of SHA1 in the chain). However, a couple lowered from B to C (see below). But… No more F’s. :)

Yard Sale: Nexus 6 & Nexus 9

· google, hardware, misc

For sale:

Nexus 9

  • Details
  • White edition
  • 16Gb
  • No 3/4G
  • bought via Amazon UK, comes with UK charger, in May 2015
  • Comes with latest Android (6)
  • Pretty much as new. Barely used to be honest.
  • Selling because I don't see the point of owning a tablet (I've tried, a Nexus 7, and now this, but nah)
  • Available: yesterday :)
  • Price: offer

Nexus 6

  • Details
  • New device from end of September (just over a month old; I've owned a N6 for a longer time, but due to a battery problem, Google swapped it for a brand new device)
  • Midnight Blue edition
  • 64Gb
  • 4G and stuff (side note: reception & signal is a million times better than a Nexus 5)
  • You do of course receive the Moto TurboPower charger with it
  • Bought via Google Play store (comes with warranty, support, etc), original phone bought July 2015, so plenty of warranty left
  • No scratches or anything
  • Comes with Android 6
  • Selling because I want a Nexus 6P
  • Available: when I receive my Nexus 6P (2? more weeks?)
  • Price: offer
Both include original packaging/boxes.

Mail me at: yeri+nexus @ tiete.be

Nexus 5 LCD swap

· google, hardware

I had two Nexus 5 with cracked LCDs.

I got these from China, including the Bezel (~$5 more expensive, and doesn’t make you have to fizzle around with a heat gun to detach the old LCD – but you’ll have to work from the backside, and remove all hardware components).

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As for the LCD itself, it works well so far (touch, colours), but the finishing is of lesser quality (molding isn't the same, the black paint is a bit too light near the audio & camera holes), less to none anti static tape, LCD components don't seem to be the same, or the protection is fairly different. So quite sure this isn't an official LG LCD.

All in all changing the LCD was fairly easy and straight forward. Be careful removing the back pane (plastic), the small little feet break off easily. And as usual, be careful when removing the battery, it’s glued with two-faced tape, and you don’t want to damage it.