Nexus 5 - Tips and Tricks!

The Nexus 5 brings top of the line specs in a compact package with Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box. What secrets does it contain inside? Want to know how to make the most of your Nexus 5? Check out the Tech Ninjas's best tips and tricks for the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4!

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_What are your best tips and tricks for Android 4.4 and the Nexus 5?_

[brunodiaz]

I got that Nexus 5. So freaking worth it. 

[jasonluu]

Over a year later, just got a second Nexus 5 and barely learned about ART and it's been a bloody lifesaver with some of my slow to boot apps.

[RichardAllenSB]

Excellent tips for a novice who wants to get the most from their nexus 5, or a pro who needs a reminder of these features. Also your intro was much better this time Kevin.

[brooklyn]

my #1 tip for the nexus 5, is to buy one before you watch this video or it could get a bit depressing T.T
 

[KillmentEDM]

I got my nexus 5 last week, totally love it! I hope that gps battery saving mode increases battery time :)

[coryaitchison]

Go into developer options and change all the animation, window, and transition speed to 0.5x

This makes the phone seem to run much faster than it already does, even though it is the same speed, as windows and animations appear twice as fast.

[jordan]

The nexus 5 runs a somewhat stock version of Kit Kat??? I thought a nexus device always runs a completely stock version of android

[stillyas]

Sweet, didn't know about the Art and Dalvik thing, thank you.

[Techninjaspeaks]

I've used nexus 4 nexus 7 and nexus 10 with kk and from the home screen OK Google does not work. They have different launchers. Unless you are using a nodded rom.

[arilious]

not sure wtf kinda joke that was at the beginning... but other than that, great vid..

[TheFatclassic]

This intro makes me want to sacrifice a goat.

[MalachiBurke]

Nice didn't know about the two finger swipe!

[mixsignal]

Looking more comfortable in front of the camera brah keep it up

[marvinvazquez]

I just saw this video and think you did a good job.

[runninrebel]

What I am wondering there anyway to switch around the back button so its on the right side of the screen...

[UnavailableUser]

The Nexus 5 runs near stock android? What?...

[Karthikch]

he said the kitkat that runs on nexus 5 is not pure kitkat, but It is pure kitkat. the original made by google. no modifications like touchwiz or sense or even minor software modifications like them

[MrFirefan]

My favourite thing about the Nexus 5, is that instead of saying "Ok google..." you can also say "Ok jarvis..."

[WriterzStatus]

So, is there a zoom button for camera. I just got my Nexus yesterday.