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Nexus 5X Scores 7/10 Repairability on iFixit Teardown

The latest device to go on iFixit's surgery table is the Google Nexus 5X. The LG-made device scored a solid 7 out of 10 on their repairability scale. Here's a quote with their summary, but be sure to hit up the source link for their full video and writeup:

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Nexus 5X Repairability Score: 7 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair).

Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
Standard Phillips screws means a driver is easy to find.
The battery isn't immediately user accessible but isn't too challenging, or too adhered, to replace.
Fused display assembly—glass and LCD will need to be replaced together if one or the other breaks.

They must have performed their dissection on October 21st, because they playfully included several "Back to the Future" DeLorean toys in their screenshot. Clever and funny!

Source: iFixit

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Google is Beginning to Charge Credit Cards for Nexus 6P Preorders; Probably Shipping

From multiple sources we have heard that folks are starting to be charged for their Nexus 6P pre-orders. That is highly suggestive that Google plans to ship the devices out soon.

So far, these reports are all in the US, which is probably unsurprising. We suspect that Nexus 6P smartphones should start showing up on doorsteps within a week or two, so be sure to watch out for yours.

Also, don't forget to drop by our dedicated Nexus 6P section for further discussion: Nexus 6P by Huawei | Android Forum at DroidForums.net

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Unlocking the Nexus 6P Bootloader Blows a Hardware Fuse that is Irreversible

Apparently, Google and Huawei have made unlocking the bootloader on the Nexus 6P a questionable proposition. They built a fuse into the Nexus 6P called QFuse, and whenever someone unlocks the bootloader, it blows this hardware fuse permanently. Once blown, there is no way to reverse it back to its "locked" default setting.

This is similar to what Samsung did with Samsung Knox. Before you start hollering that they hate developers, supposedly the primary reason for the QFuse is simply to enhance the security of the device. It is meant to make Android Pay more secure and help let you know if the device has been tampered with. Of course, that is small comfort for folks who want to tinker with or develop on a completely unlocked Nexus 6P.

We can only cross our fingers that Google will release an unlockable Developer Edition that eschews the QFuse. Sound off and let us know if this affects your perspective on Google's latest Nexus device. Here's our dedicated Nexus 6P section for further discussion: Nexus 6P by Huawei | Android Forum at DroidForums.net

Source: PhoneArena

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Nexus 5X is Getting Small OTA Update Immediately

The Nexus 5X is going to get a very quick software update. In fact, as soon as folks start getting the phone in their hands, they may see the OTA update version MDB08I arrive on their device.

This "new" version actually brings the phone up to the same release as can be found in the factory images. This suggests the update is just a few bug fixes and security patches. The update is around 42MB, so be prepared to grab it over the "why-fies."

Here's our dedicated Google Nexus 5X section for further discussion: Nexus 5X (2015) | Android Forum at DroidForums.net

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Any Android App to Improve Sequrity In Samsung Galaxy s6?

hello there i'm new in android os i was using Windows Operating system in Nokia and buy new Samsung Galaxy S6. While research i found there are so many apps available in android to hide our private data can any one suggest which one will be the best one i found this list of apps for security.

RedPhone: Private Calls
AppLock (Free Application Lock Utility)
LEO Privacy Guard
AppLock
CM Security Antivirus AppLock
Smart AppLock

any other app idea is also welcome thanks

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