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LG Nexus 5
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LG Nexus 5

Released: 2013, October. Released 2013, NovemberPrice: About 260 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes
SAR0.92 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
Size4.95 inches, 67.5 cm, 2, (~70.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTrue HD IPS+
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandLG
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelLG Nexus 5
PriceAbout 260 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Red
ModelsNexus 5, D820, D821
SAR EU0.49 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
Single1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6", 1.9µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight130 g (4.59 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 967:1 (nominal) / 2.228:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 900 - North American version
4G bands1, 2, 4, 5, 17, 19, 25, 26, 41 - North America
ChargingWireless (Qi)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Released2013, October. Released 2013, November
Stand-byUp to 300 h (3G)
Announced2013, October. Released 2013, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 65dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1016Basemark X: 11638
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -93.3dB / Crosstalk -94.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 38h

LG Nexus 5 Overview

About LG Nexus 5 LG Nexus 5 is a discontinued device from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. LG Nexus 5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

LG Nexus 5 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the LG Nexus 5?

The LG Nexus 5 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does LG Nexus 5 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many LG devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting LG Nexus 5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG Nexus 5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG Nexus 5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG Nexus 5.