Makes me wonder why they didn't just add a removable back cover like the Galaxy Nexus. It was very thin and Motorola could have made it customizable too.
Definitely would have been a more logical option to make it removable!! And allow for after market options. I'd love to see someone make custom backs for it. Metal, wood or ceramic. Based on how it stands now.
Oh yeah, forgot about that. Definitely ceramic, wood, carbon fiber or some other exotic radio transparent material that is sturdy enough. I can see someone making 3D printed backs for it.
If you'd like to know why I couldn't get my Nexus 6 replaced by Google/Motorola (which I tried), please read this article: 9to5google.com/2015/01/30/nexus-6-logo-letters-peeling-fix-video/ Was told that this was a cosmetic issue and no replacements would be offered.
Dude, i like your videos and not trying to be rude but just to point out you now might have hurted someones feelings... You just dare to say "It's only 15 dollars, who cares" Everyone might not be as rich as you or some other famous UA-camrs. For me and many other people 15 dollars is much! I mean, think if some millionaire would say to you "It's only million dollars, who cares" You really have to start thinking of other peoples feelings, not just yours.
For those struggling to get the back cover off you can work around the edges of the back cover with a blow dryer. Don't heat one specific spot excessively but that helps loosen up the adhesive a ton! - Experienced Repair Bro
Snazzy Labs Yep. That's an option as well. I just followed iFixit's teardown for this removal. Can be found here: www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+6+Teardown/32877
My "Nexus" on the back of my N5 fell out just from ambient heat. If Google could never use that kind of design again that'd be great. In other news, N6 fail... bugger.
Dude - props for this video. My white Nexus 6 letters were driving me nuts so I followed your video and BAM looks so much better. Only issue I actually had was the camera FLASH actually came out of its housing. It was simple to put back in (its not attached by any wires and literally just clips in) and I was good to go. Thanks again!
$700 ish for a phone where the back details fall apart, I'm android all the way, but Google really need to rethink the pricing on this...and I hate to say it but you wouldn't get that on an iPhone.
***** that's true I guess, don't get me wrong I love android but you can't deny that you shouldn't have to replace the back of a phone only a few months after it got realised! Nice vid BTW!
Tom Barrow Oh for sure. I was baffled by the whole situation. As for the guy below here that said he's glad he went with Nexus 5, that had a similar issue. It's pretty ridiculous.
For those who are saying "A sticker? Wtf???" it isn't literally a sticker. It is nicely made and these things happen. No phone is perfect, everything has flaws.
Hi, nice video, i want to switch my xperia z ultra and get nexus 6 right now (november 2015) but im worried about screen burn in and Pinked screen, have you any issues with your nexus 6 screen?
dude good video i have a pretty awesome idea, since the nexus 6 back cover is just a piece of plastic attached with adesive to the back you could replace it for like the slickwraps natural series skin wich are made out of real wood and could easily replace the actual N6 back cover!
i have had my nexus 6 for over 2 years now and i haven't had any issue's with the letterings makes me wonder what the heck u were doing with ur phone i use mines everyday.
I've actually seen someone say that when they removed a skin, it took some letters with it. This was with the skin that had the letters precut on it. still managed to pull a couple of them up at the edges. :(
Any bets it is caused by the heat generated by the battery during fast charge! From now on I am using my spare Samsung Galaxy charger, slower but little heat generated to cause the adhesive bond to fail!
I remember this hapenning on my M8 and it was so annoying. The only problem with that was that I had to replace the whole metal body instead of just a plastic cover. I'm sure a heat gun would be helpful. I wonder what it looks like when you have the blue frame and put a white cover instead of the dark blue....
The letters on the back of my nexus 5 also peeled off. This occurs because of the extra heat induced by wireless charging in my case I even prefer the phone without them! But glue + wireless charging are not a good mix!
Thank you, I've got different problem with it. The back panel of my nexus 6 starter to protrude and it's a bit opened now. All the dust and dirt can access to the inside of my phone. I'm afraid it's something wrong with my battery :'((
actually this might be good (not to say that poor build qualty is good) but what i mean is because the back is more like a sticker as dom implies in the video manufacterers can make replacement back covers for different colors and textures and if you think about it it's more like an unintended featur than a flaw there are already stickers that you apply on the original back cover but they are bulky and weird so if manufacteres find a way to weind this situation they might get something out of it, again this is just my opinion
same thing with my nexus 7, it's starting to come off, will most likely use nail hardener or clear nail polish on top of em... or apply super glue of some sort...
I'm a huge Android fan, but the Nexus 6 was a disappointment. Nexus 5 was a master piece and an updated version would be splendid. Happy with my M8 for now, but that pure Google software is great.
I know this is a bit unrelated kinda but, is anyone else experiencing a weird buzzing sound coming from the top speaker on the nexus 6 when switching between apps?
I'm gunna do this soon so I can finally own the white one that's so hard to get much brighter. I love that its a sticker so smart on their part because of always being able to keep it fresh only problem is once it's off its off for good just like a real sticker.
I find it crazy that people are having these issues with the Nexus 6 whereas my launch day device has yet to have any hardware issues. Then again, my phone has spent every day in a case...
looks like motorola did not think through of the industrial design...thats a bit sad when knowing there will be a lot of wasted plastic covers because of the peeling of letters...(know we waste a lot of plastic everyday)
Hey, you should probably mention in the video (annotations or whatever) that people should ground themselves with ESD wristbands when doing stuff like this. That's an expensive piece of hardware to destroy with static electricity!
So after a month letters peeling off from a £500 phone, such an amazing feeling. Yes, its cheap and easy to replace but that's not the point. I really don't like Google's evil plan with the N6 here.
I know letters on a $700 phone's backpanel should never come off, but it looks waaaay cooler without them... If I had one I would've been peeling them off myself instantly lol
blackfear1562 They will not replace it. I mentioned this is a previous comment, but they don't consider this a defect. It's "only a cosmetic issue." Spoke with Google support. Motorola has ignored it so far. Check out the article I've linked in the description for more info on my experience.
***** sorry I missed that and I'm sorry this happened to you it makes me happy that I went with a note 4 instead again sorry about that and keep up the great videos
***** no problem man also can you do a video in the future talking about which carrier you prefer best and why especially with t mobile doing all these cool new things in the industry
It seems as if this phone has a lot of problems. I couldn't stand seeing this phone stutter and then realized that Nexus 5 ran lollipop better for me. Barely see any stuttering at all
nobody thought about hat before I got attacked. y the banana army, they said they wanted to play boxer pokemon so I did and now they beat up my friend's money so now I'm pretty much screwed lol.
Great video. Point blank it's pathetic they would pass this off to people that's typical Google. It's pretty much plain and simple for me #Note4isboss period.
So you're just going to replace the back cover every time the NEXUS letters fall off? You just paid $700 for this phone and you're spending another $50-100 over its lifespan! I'd just find some silver nail polish in Poundland. My sisters probably have some lying around; I'd keep my quid and use that!
Very dissapointing first the poor battery life, many software bugs and the smudgey back, then the pink screen and screen burn in, now the nexus letters are peeling off?? What a huge disappointment. Google should be embarrassed to call this thing their flagship!
It's a little ironic that the point of failure is the excessive branding on the back of the phone. Great work Dom! :)
***** LOL I never thought of it that way.
I'm on the same phone in the pic
heloooo can u do a review of the hp stream 11
pls
***** Excessive branding? Lol.
Makes me wonder why they didn't just add a removable back cover like the Galaxy Nexus. It was very thin and Motorola could have made it customizable too.
Yeah. That would have been a much better option. Probably would have been a penny more haha.
Definitely would have been a more logical option to make it removable!! And allow for after market options.
I'd love to see someone make custom backs for it. Metal, wood or ceramic. Based on how it stands now.
***** metal would interfer with wireless charging, NFC and possible interrupt radio too.
Oh yeah, forgot about that. Definitely ceramic, wood, carbon fiber or some other exotic radio transparent material that is sturdy enough.
I can see someone making 3D printed backs for it.
***** Same goes for carbon fiber...
If you'd like to know why I couldn't get my Nexus 6 replaced by Google/Motorola (which I tried), please read this article: 9to5google.com/2015/01/30/nexus-6-logo-letters-peeling-fix-video/
Was told that this was a cosmetic issue and no replacements would be offered.
Motorola Mobility Take action with your Nexus 6!
***** I heard about that as well.
***** Hell yeah!
Dude, i like your videos and not trying to be rude but just to point out you now might have hurted someones feelings... You just dare to say "It's only 15 dollars, who cares" Everyone might not be as rich as you or some other famous UA-camrs. For me and many other people 15 dollars is much! I mean, think if some millionaire would say to you "It's only million dollars, who cares" You really have to start thinking of other peoples feelings, not just yours.
For those struggling to get the back cover off you can work around the edges of the back cover with a blow dryer. Don't heat one specific spot excessively but that helps loosen up the adhesive a ton!
- Experienced Repair Bro
Snazzy Labs Yep. That's an option as well. I just followed iFixit's teardown for this removal. Can be found here: www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+6+Teardown/32877
My "Nexus" on the back of my N5 fell out just from ambient heat.
If Google could never use that kind of design again that'd be great.
In other news, N6 fail... bugger.
Dude - props for this video. My white Nexus 6 letters were driving me nuts so I followed your video and BAM looks so much better. Only issue I actually had was the camera FLASH actually came out of its housing. It was simple to put back in (its not attached by any wires and literally just clips in) and I was good to go. Thanks again!
Isaac Torres No problem! So glad it helped you!
He seems like such a nice and smart dude! Great video!
Is there a way to replace the camera sensor with a better one? That would be awesome!
petey1115 LOL. That would be nice.
$700 ish for a phone where the back details fall apart, I'm android all the way, but Google really need to rethink the pricing on this...and I hate to say it but you wouldn't get that on an iPhone.
Tom Barrow Well, Motorola has something to do with it as well.
***** that's true I guess, don't get me wrong I love android but you can't deny that you shouldn't have to replace the back of a phone only a few months after it got realised! Nice vid BTW!
Tom Barrow Oh for sure. I was baffled by the whole situation. As for the guy below here that said he's glad he went with Nexus 5, that had a similar issue. It's pretty ridiculous.
Jose R Good point, I'd like to see an all metal HTC nexus. HTC are killing it lately, the m9 leaks look insane!
***** I've had my Nexus 6 since release day and it's been going strong since. No damage or faults at all. Maybe it was certain units?
Were there other colour options and textures available?
So could you replace it with a custom back like sand stone sort of material for instance?
What's the name of that instrumental at 0:50 *****? Can you share it plz?
is it still water resistant after you replace the back cover?
or... you could put some tape around the letters and paint it with nail polish...(silver one)
that's the same thought i was having (well not with the nail polish paint) its a good Idea. isn't it?
Random question but, what size width is your ring? 7mm?
For those who are saying "A sticker? Wtf???" it isn't literally a sticker. It is nicely made and these things happen. No phone is perfect, everything has flaws.
i like the back without the letter, looks better lol
Like the Nexus 10
Jose R $650 Idiot.
Jose R Lol, I'd rather some stickers on my $700 phone peel off than my $750 phone bend, breaking it.
Rambi Ninethousand True that lol.
Yep, me too!
#Peelgate has begun!
Meh Google isn't that popular yet to create that kind of buzz and it isn't big deal anyways
Shaker Chabarekh Did you just say Google isn't popular?
***** Google is a good search engine but nothing tops Lougle.
Shaker Chabarekh LOL Google isn't that popular yet? Man you tripping...
I'd say that the Nexus 6 #Gluegate is more serious, because of the expanding battery that might explode...
Hi, nice video, i want to switch my xperia z ultra and get nexus 6 right now (november 2015) but im worried about screen burn in and Pinked screen, have you any issues with your nexus 6 screen?
You come across as a really pleasant guy :) Thank you for the info, I just got my nexus 6 last week.
Are there skins that are like this?
Nice good to see someone fix a problem rather than complain. keep up the good work :) ps What's the hat the right speaker?
Thanks! It's an "Us Versus Them" hat.
Cheers man.
What do you think about to put a white cover on a blue Nexus 6? could be good?
I replaced my midnight blue back cover with a white back. It looks quite nice
dude good video i have a pretty awesome idea, since the nexus 6 back cover is just a piece of plastic attached with adesive to the back you could replace it for like the slickwraps natural series skin wich are made out of real wood and could easily replace the actual N6 back cover!
I have the some problem with the back letter branding on my LG G2.After 3 months of usage they peeled off
Wish the video showed the beginning of you wedging the pick into the back because i'm trying right now and its really difficult
After this I am done waiting to buy Nexus 6, I am getting OnePlus with finger crossed they will release Lollipop by Valentine Day!
had other colors ?
i have had my nexus 6 for over 2 years now and i haven't had any issue's with the letterings makes me wonder what the heck u were doing with ur phone i use mines everyday.
A dbrand skin might help prevent the issue. Nice video, though! :)
I've actually seen someone say that when they removed a skin, it took some letters with it. This was with the skin that had the letters precut on it. still managed to pull a couple of them up at the edges. :(
***** Ah! Damn, that's a bummer /: hopefully that won't happen to mine.
***** Just took mine off to check, and my letters are still on the back. I guess I've got a sturdy set of letters on mine.
Alexander Ruiz Yeah I mean this definitely won't happen to everyone, but there have been some forum threads around the web for sure.
***** Yeah, really a bummer this lettering problem wasn't fixed for the N6. Anyway, great video, man!
I believe that this is the best channel for technology
Sam Sult Thank you, Sam!
You're welcome
can I order a black back for a white phone or no.
DatCoolGamer - IsReality yeah u can
Thanks.
The same thing happened with the letters on my N6 and I ended up peeling them off as well. It happened earlier in February.
Any bets it is caused by the heat generated by the battery during fast charge! From now on I am using my spare Samsung Galaxy charger, slower but little heat generated to cause the adhesive bond to fail!
The same happened to me with my Htc One M8, it's stupid that a "premium" device has this kind of problem.
why arent your monitors connected?
***** They are connected. That's just bomb cable management haha.
It looks better with out the nexus stickers
Ben Pallack Even so, NOTHING should "peel" off a $700 device.
You sir are 1000% right haha nothing should peel off its incredible they didn't pay more attention to the design
Dom Esposito It's now $300 now lol
Did they not learn from the nexus 5?
what tattoo is that ?
My NEXUS 6 volume suddenly drop when i heard some music or apps.
Battery Full or Low.. still drop.
I DONT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. PLEASE HELP
it only does it if the battery goes low.
I remember this hapenning on my M8 and it was so annoying. The only problem with that was that I had to replace the whole metal body instead of just a plastic cover. I'm sure a heat gun would be helpful. I wonder what it looks like when you have the blue frame and put a white cover instead of the dark blue....
The letters on the back of my nexus 5 also peeled off. This occurs because of the extra heat induced by wireless charging in my case I even prefer the phone without them! But glue + wireless charging are not a good mix!
Thank you, I've got different problem with it. The back panel of my nexus 6 starter to protrude and it's a bit opened now. All the dust and dirt can access to the inside of my phone. I'm afraid it's something wrong with my battery :'((
No guarantee exchange option?
Kanat Bektureyev not for Kazakhstan :(
Really didn't know the Nexus 6 had an issue with those letters on the back....that's a bit of a shame for a device that costs as much as it does.
actually this might be good (not to say that poor build qualty is good) but what i mean is because the back is more like a sticker as dom implies in the video manufacterers can make replacement back covers for different colors and textures and if you think about it it's more like an unintended featur than a flaw there are already stickers that you apply on the original back cover but they are bulky and weird so if manufacteres find a way to weind this situation they might get something out of it, again this is just my opinion
I had familiar problem with my HTC m8s,all letters fall of,I just simple fix all missing letters with black pen, now looks a lot better
same thing with my nexus 7, it's starting to come off, will most likely use nail hardener or clear nail polish on top of em... or apply super glue of some sort...
Awesome Video Dom!
I'm a huge Android fan, but the Nexus 6 was a disappointment. Nexus 5 was a master piece and an updated version would be splendid.
Happy with my M8 for now, but that pure Google software is great.
I know this is a bit unrelated kinda but, is anyone else experiencing a weird buzzing sound coming from the top speaker on the nexus 6 when switching between apps?
I'm gunna do this soon so I can finally own the white one that's so hard to get much brighter. I love that its a sticker so smart on their part because of always being able to keep it fresh only problem is once it's off its off for good just like a real sticker.
I find it crazy that people are having these issues with the Nexus 6 whereas my launch day device has yet to have any hardware issues. Then again, my phone has spent every day in a case...
It does not look so bad with all the letters off, i think it is even better looking actually :D
Nice work Dom.
2:45 definitely pulled this out, then broke the clasp :(
Just opt for a replacement device!
looks like motorola did not think through of the industrial design...thats a bit sad when knowing there will be a lot of wasted plastic covers because of the peeling of letters...(know we waste a lot of plastic everyday)
Hey, you should probably mention in the video (annotations or whatever) that people should ground themselves with ESD wristbands when doing stuff like this. That's an expensive piece of hardware to destroy with static electricity!
Can you just buy the letters??
Good job, but I think the phone looks massively better with just the embossed letters and without the shiny bits.
So after a month letters peeling off from a £500 phone, such an amazing feeling.
Yes, its cheap and easy to replace but that's not the point.
I really don't like Google's evil plan with the N6 here.
damn, dom.. I'm worried that in a couple of month you will be so thin that you'll just disappear! :) love your videos!
Magma Kum Hahah Thank you!
The same exact letter thing happened to a whole bunch of nexus 5's including two of mine
Iphone 6 plus bends, nexus battery swells the cover off and peeling letters. Note 4 ftw!
Anyone who says this is as good as the Note 4 is a straight up blind fanboy.
It's look better without the letters though.
TBH, it looks so much better without the letters.
I know letters on a $700 phone's backpanel should never come off, but it looks waaaay cooler without them... If I had one I would've been peeling them off myself instantly lol
Use a little heat and the back might come off easier. Blow dryer or heat gun
i have that issue too..
my nexus sticker just come off too..
maybe ill try that menthod
thanks man
I'd like to mention that this is a $700.00 (With tax included) device and it's a travesty that such things happen on such an expensive phone.
A sticker?!? That is some cheap-ass BS!!!!
Dean English "its like a sticker" he set that , its not a sticker.
+Sergio Velasco Its 300$ now. It happened to stupid people. The newer batches do not have this issue,
***** Yeah, that device was definitely overpriced at launch though
Wow talk about the build quality of this phone
I wish they had kept the nexus five form factor
Why wouldn't you just have google send you a new one or just idk say leave it be rock a case all these options are smarter then voiding the warranty
blackfear1562 They will not replace it. I mentioned this is a previous comment, but they don't consider this a defect. It's "only a cosmetic issue." Spoke with Google support. Motorola has ignored it so far. Check out the article I've linked in the description for more info on my experience.
***** sorry I missed that and I'm sorry this happened to you it makes me happy that I went with a note 4 instead again sorry about that and keep up the great videos
Oh no problem man! Also, I highly doubt this repair would ever be detectable if it came down to it. Either way, I'm happy now. Thanks for the support!
***** no problem man also can you do a video in the future talking about which carrier you prefer best and why especially with t mobile doing all these cool new things in the industry
Just get a skin from dbrand and call it day, makes your phone look even better, more grip, and nothing can go wrong
As an iPhone 6 plus user, I probably shouldn't be talking, but a design flaw is a design flaw nonetheless.
I actually like the look of the nexus better with the letters fallen off
same thing with my nexus 5..
Thank you!!!
My N E signs were falling off too!
Not sure if I am going to do that tho.
LubenGTR No problem!
Well at least Motorola's dimple Logo isn't affected.
Definitely a case of the ball getting dropped and both companies refusing to pick it back up.
+DomEsperito But doesnt almost every Highend phone have a flaw? Kof kof Iphone 6 Plus kof kof
it looks better without thie stickers imo
2 words 'phone case'
Can't believe this happen on a Google flagship Nexus 6.... such an expensive device with back letters peeling off?
=______=......
Did you know that those 15 dollars can be a whole day food for a family of 5 in my country?
Yea, I really don't see why anyone would go for a Nexus 6 over the Moto X 2014.
It seems as if this phone has a lot of problems. I couldn't stand seeing this phone stutter and then realized that Nexus 5 ran lollipop better for me. Barely see any stuttering at all
nexus 9 and 6 have flaws in their build quality
Nexus 6 build quality is far superior than the crappy Nexus 9.
Shellymon. HD That doesn't say a lot for the Nexus 9 then does it?
TalesOfWar Yup a lot.
Disappointed with Nexus 6 and 9.
What's with Google!? They were doing great with LG!
They should reconsider the pricing of nexus
I have same problem on Nexus 5 but it ain't so easy for repairing :)
looked stealthier without letters.
i like the nexus 6 more without the stickers
nobody thought about hat before I got attacked. y the banana army, they said they wanted to play boxer pokemon so I did and now they beat up my friend's money so now I'm pretty much screwed lol.
i miss this intro :(
Great video. Point blank it's pathetic they would pass this off to people that's typical Google.
It's pretty much plain and simple for me #Note4isboss period.
So you're just going to replace the back cover every time the NEXUS letters fall off? You just paid $700 for this phone and you're spending another $50-100 over its lifespan! I'd just find some silver nail polish in Poundland. My sisters probably have some lying around; I'd keep my quid and use that!
Very dissapointing first the poor battery life, many software bugs and the smudgey back, then the pink screen and screen burn in, now the nexus letters are peeling off?? What a huge disappointment. Google should be embarrassed to call this thing their flagship!
I would have rather left it like that and removed that stupid m from the dimple..#stealth-mode.