AndroidTutor2018- If you’re lucky enough to buy a Nexus 5 for yourself or someone else this holiday season, you might appreciate a little help getting it set up, especially if you’re not entirely familiar with the process or terminology involved. So we’ve put together a simple walkthrough of how to set up a Nexus 5 on Android 5.0 Lollipop for the first time.
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Note: Straight out of the box your Nexus 5 may or may not be running Android 5.0 Lollipop. If it is not, you’ll be prompted to update during the initial setup process. The screenshots we’ve used here are of a Nexus 5 already running Lollipop, but if you see something different, never fear, you’ll be on Lollipop before the end of the procedure.
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1. Insert SIM card
Before you turn your Nexus 5 on, you can insert your SIM card. On the right hand side, just under the power button, you’ll see a slot with a pinhole next to it. Using a SIM ejection tool (or an earring or paperclip if you’ve lost the SIM tool), eject the tray and insert your SIM card. Pop it back in and turn your Nexus 5 on.
2. Select language
You’ll be prompted to select your default language. You can change this later on from within the settings menu. Choose your language and continue (press the arrow button at the bottom).
If you didn’t insert your SIM card already you’ll be asked to do so now.
Select your language and insert your SIM card. © ANDROIDPIT
3. Set up Wi-Fi
Select your Wi-Fi connection and enter your password. This step isn’t compulsory during setup but it is best to to do it now as it allows you to check for any updates and sign into your Google account.
4. Tap & Go
Next you’ll see the Tap & Go screen. If your old phone has NFC and Bluetooth enabled, you can simply place the two devices together to make a connection and then sit back and wait while all your personal data and settings are transferred via Bluetooth from your old phone to your new one.
Sign into your Wi-Fi connection and use Tap & Go to save time! © ANDROIDPIT
5. Add accounts
If you don’t choose to use Tap & Go the next step is to add your Google account and payment information. Assuming you already have a Google account, just enter your details. If you don’t have one, you can sign up at this point. You can also set up your Google Wallet account with your credit card details but this is an optional step.
6. Restore data
If you didn’t use Tap & Go earlier, once your Google accounts have been entered, you can choose to restore your settings from another device or to do a clean install from scratch.
Sign into your Google account and set up Google Wallet (optional). © ANDROIDPIT
7. Google Services
Now you’ll have to agree to some standard terms and conditions of usage for Google services. You’ll have the opportunity to select a few options too, like automatic backup (recommended) and access to your location. Have a read of each setting and uncheck the box next to it if you don’t want it enabled. You can change these settings later in your Google settings.
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Select the Google Services you'd like to enable. You can change them later. © ANDROIDPIT
8. Get Google Now
The next step asks you to opt in to Google Now. Google Now is Google’s answer to Siri on the iPhone and in many ways it is more powerful, providing information (on transit times, package deliveries, upcoming flights, sports scores, weather etc) and making full use of the integration of Google services on your new Android phone. It is not compulsory, but it definitely enhances your Android experience. You can always disable Google Now later through Google settings.
9. Home screen tutorial
You’ll now be brought to your new Lollipop home screen! You’ll see a few hints to let you know how your home screen works as well as the app drawer (accessible via the button in the middle of the app icons on the bottom row of your home screen).
Google Now is what Android is all about! You'll also get a simple tutorial. © ANDROIDPIT
If you signed into Google during setup you might start seeing some Google apps automatically updating to the latest version. Once these are done you can jump into the Play Store and download whatever other apps you want (if they weren’t already installed for you via automatic restore or Tap & Go during setup.
That’s it! You’re now ready to use your brand spanking new Nexus 5 on Android 5.0 Lollipop. If you get stuck during the process or have any questions, feel free to head to our Nexus 5 forum to seek any answers you may need or to ask for help.
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2 Raghavendra D. Dec 22, 2014 Link to comment
I hv the same query as sushmitha ravi
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2 Drishya Maity Dec 22, 2014 Link to comment
Both of you. Go to settings>about phone>system updates and check for the update manually. If not on a WiFi network already then I suggest you connect to one if possible. Happy lollipopping.
1 Raghavendra D.
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2 Raghavendra D. Dec 22, 2014 Link to comment
Hi Drishya,
I am trying the same from past one week but its showing the system is uptodate . I dont know why its is not getting updated ?
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2 Dunisani Dec 25, 2014 Link to comment
Hi all.
Try going to Settings, Apps, look fot Google Framework. Open it, click on 'clear data' and then 'cleat cache'. Go back to Settings > About > and check the update again.
It's also possible, depending on which country you are from or which state, that it hasn't arrived in your region yet. The updates gets pushed in stages, not everyone gets it at the same time.
Else if you can wait, you can download the full OS for Nexus 5 from their website and sideload it.
1 Raghavendra D.
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2 Raghavendra D. Jan 8, 2015 Link to comment
Hi dunisani,
I had tried the same steps as u mentioned but still my phone is not getting updated and showing your phone is uptodate .I am from india, Bangalore all of my friends got updated to 5.0 but am not getting the update to my phone pls can any one tell me exact problum .
Thanks,
Raghu
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2 Sushmita Ravi Dec 22, 2014 Link to comment
Heyy pls help
I bought a new nexus 5 this month and it doesn't seem to get the 5.0 update ..
Its still at 4.4.4 ..
Why ??? Its been quite sometime that the update was out ..
And also . what's the criteria for the update ..
1 Raghavendra D.
Reply
5 Brian Olmstead Dec 22, 2014 Link to comment
Loved my N4, love this new N5 even more. Glad I chose it over the N6 as it really is the perfect size. Sad that they are discontinuing it. Get one while you can!
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How to set up a Nexus 5 running Android 5.0 Lollipop. © ANDROIDPIT
Note: Straight out of the box your Nexus 5 may or may not be running Android 5.0 Lollipop. If it is not, you’ll be prompted to update during the initial setup process. The screenshots we’ve used here are of a Nexus 5 already running Lollipop, but if you see something different, never fear, you’ll be on Lollipop before the end of the procedure.
Unboxing the Nexus 5
›
Image Gallery
Unboxing the Nexus 5
Nexus 5 Android update: all there is to know
Nexus 5 review
1. Insert SIM card
Before you turn your Nexus 5 on, you can insert your SIM card. On the right hand side, just under the power button, you’ll see a slot with a pinhole next to it. Using a SIM ejection tool (or an earring or paperclip if you’ve lost the SIM tool), eject the tray and insert your SIM card. Pop it back in and turn your Nexus 5 on.
2. Select language
You’ll be prompted to select your default language. You can change this later on from within the settings menu. Choose your language and continue (press the arrow button at the bottom).
If you didn’t insert your SIM card already you’ll be asked to do so now.
Select your language and insert your SIM card. © ANDROIDPIT
3. Set up Wi-Fi
Select your Wi-Fi connection and enter your password. This step isn’t compulsory during setup but it is best to to do it now as it allows you to check for any updates and sign into your Google account.
4. Tap & Go
Next you’ll see the Tap & Go screen. If your old phone has NFC and Bluetooth enabled, you can simply place the two devices together to make a connection and then sit back and wait while all your personal data and settings are transferred via Bluetooth from your old phone to your new one.
Sign into your Wi-Fi connection and use Tap & Go to save time! © ANDROIDPIT
5. Add accounts
If you don’t choose to use Tap & Go the next step is to add your Google account and payment information. Assuming you already have a Google account, just enter your details. If you don’t have one, you can sign up at this point. You can also set up your Google Wallet account with your credit card details but this is an optional step.
6. Restore data
If you didn’t use Tap & Go earlier, once your Google accounts have been entered, you can choose to restore your settings from another device or to do a clean install from scratch.
Sign into your Google account and set up Google Wallet (optional). © ANDROIDPIT
7. Google Services
Now you’ll have to agree to some standard terms and conditions of usage for Google services. You’ll have the opportunity to select a few options too, like automatic backup (recommended) and access to your location. Have a read of each setting and uncheck the box next to it if you don’t want it enabled. You can change these settings later in your Google settings.
Everything you need to know about Android 5.0 Lollipop
Nexus 5 tips
Select the Google Services you'd like to enable. You can change them later. © ANDROIDPIT
8. Get Google Now
The next step asks you to opt in to Google Now. Google Now is Google’s answer to Siri on the iPhone and in many ways it is more powerful, providing information (on transit times, package deliveries, upcoming flights, sports scores, weather etc) and making full use of the integration of Google services on your new Android phone. It is not compulsory, but it definitely enhances your Android experience. You can always disable Google Now later through Google settings.
9. Home screen tutorial
You’ll now be brought to your new Lollipop home screen! You’ll see a few hints to let you know how your home screen works as well as the app drawer (accessible via the button in the middle of the app icons on the bottom row of your home screen).
Google Now is what Android is all about! You'll also get a simple tutorial. © ANDROIDPIT
If you signed into Google during setup you might start seeing some Google apps automatically updating to the latest version. Once these are done you can jump into the Play Store and download whatever other apps you want (if they weren’t already installed for you via automatic restore or Tap & Go during setup.
That’s it! You’re now ready to use your brand spanking new Nexus 5 on Android 5.0 Lollipop. If you get stuck during the process or have any questions, feel free to head to our Nexus 5 forum to seek any answers you may need or to ask for help.
Best Android apps
Best free Android apps
How do you like your Nexus 5? Is it the best Android phone ever?
Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Share on Google+
More from the web
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7 comments
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2 Raghavendra D. Dec 22, 2014 Link to comment
I hv the same query as sushmitha ravi
0
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2 Drishya Maity Dec 22, 2014 Link to comment
Both of you. Go to settings>about phone>system updates and check for the update manually. If not on a WiFi network already then I suggest you connect to one if possible. Happy lollipopping.
1 Raghavendra D.
Reply
2 Raghavendra D. Dec 22, 2014 Link to comment
Hi Drishya,
I am trying the same from past one week but its showing the system is uptodate . I dont know why its is not getting updated ?
0
Reply
2 Dunisani Dec 25, 2014 Link to comment
Hi all.
Try going to Settings, Apps, look fot Google Framework. Open it, click on 'clear data' and then 'cleat cache'. Go back to Settings > About > and check the update again.
It's also possible, depending on which country you are from or which state, that it hasn't arrived in your region yet. The updates gets pushed in stages, not everyone gets it at the same time.
Else if you can wait, you can download the full OS for Nexus 5 from their website and sideload it.
1 Raghavendra D.
Reply
2 Raghavendra D. Jan 8, 2015 Link to comment
Hi dunisani,
I had tried the same steps as u mentioned but still my phone is not getting updated and showing your phone is uptodate .I am from india, Bangalore all of my friends got updated to 5.0 but am not getting the update to my phone pls can any one tell me exact problum .
Thanks,
Raghu
0
Reply
2 Sushmita Ravi Dec 22, 2014 Link to comment
Heyy pls help
I bought a new nexus 5 this month and it doesn't seem to get the 5.0 update ..
Its still at 4.4.4 ..
Why ??? Its been quite sometime that the update was out ..
And also . what's the criteria for the update ..
1 Raghavendra D.
Reply
5 Brian Olmstead Dec 22, 2014 Link to comment
Loved my N4, love this new N5 even more. Glad I chose it over the N6 as it really is the perfect size. Sad that they are discontinuing it. Get one while you can!
1 Loie Favre
Reply
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