[Q] Open Nexus 4 and replace internal SD? - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi Guys
did anyone already thought about to open your Nexus 4 and "just" replace the internal SD with a bigger one? I own a 16GB Version but i need more Storage :|
Maybe all this idea is nothing new and there are already Guides how to do... then sorry for this Thread but i did not found them.
What do you think about it?

ExxorV3 said:
Hi Guys
did anyone already thought about to open your Nexus 4 and "just" replace the internal SD with a bigger one? I own a 16GB Version but i need more Storage :|
Maybe all this idea is nothing new and there are already Guides how to do... then sorry for this Thread but i did not found them.
What do you think about it?
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I don't think so that nexus 4 has replaceable Sd card like HTC hd 7 used to have....

ExxorV3 said:
Hi Guys
did anyone already thought about to open your Nexus 4 and "just" replace the internal SD with a bigger one? I own a 16GB Version but i need more Storage :|
Maybe all this idea is nothing new and there are already Guides how to do... then sorry for this Thread but i did not found them.
What do you think about it?
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You need to tear down your phone, and get your soldering kit ready... replace the component highlighted in RED. That's the flash memory.
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Nice picture! and thank you for answering. Suppose I would do it, where can i get a chip with 32 or even 64GB? Are there any sellers?

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What Is The Benefit Of Partitioning An SD card

So I have been reading in some post about partitioning your mirco SD card. I just wanted to know why people are doing this and what the benefit to the user is.
Bwahahahahahaha
that was not right, this is better
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serious answer now
people partition thier cards into 3 for
fat32= for loading roms and standard storage
ext3 or 4= for apps2sd: where programs are stored and ran
linux_swap = for a swap file to increase ram
now has that answer your ?
cause two halves are better than a whole.
phatmanxxl said:
cause two halves are better than a whole.
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lol... but it still makes up the same crap whole lol.
Oh man... Anyone watch Man vs food? Dude ate a 7lb burrito with everything... talk about a "hole" lol..
Oh wait... Sd card? I thougth we were talking about tacos.
If you have flashed a new rom, but didnt know anythign about partitioning your sd card then you jumped to soon my friend.
i call bs when you say you have done some reading.
So a new guy who can't do a forum search can do a barrel roll.
Benefit for most people is it allows you to run your apps off your SD card giving you virtually unlimited amount of room for apps. Most of us also use a linux-swap partition which many of the roms use to speed things up.

Micro usb sd card reader?

As you know you can get usb sd card readers. But these are quite big.
I wonder if a micro usb version exists that's quite flat. It would make the 16gb version a viable option.
Do you think something like this will work?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/view...64a954ffeeccf4?itemId=160696197313&cmd=VIDESC
Someone posted this in another thread.
We need either a micro usb version of this:
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Or this with a very small usb to micro usb converter. Smallest I could find;
http://www.suntekstore.co.uk/goods.php?id=10010967&utm_source=gbuk
Edit.
This might be better as it supports up to 64gb micro sd cards;
http://adafruit.com/products/939
Bah, that micro-USB/USB adapter is enormous. I'm pretty sure they're extremely simple devices, since they're both USB so it just means that corresponding pins need to be connected. So why are they so huge? You could make one that was only as long as the necessary connectors, and it would be nearly invisible when it was actually hooked up.
I remembered reading a thread asking this over on the Nexus 7 forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764017
mvmacd said:
I remembered reading a thread asking this over on the Nexus 7 forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764017
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Going deeper into that thread I discovered this:
http://www.indiegogo.com/microsdtomicrousb
LET'S FUND THIS! I would love for someone to manufacture this, even if I don't end up getting a nexus 10, it will mean any nexus device can use MicroSD no matter what!:laugh:
Also, this does exist now, but this is ugly and bulky compared to the 3d rendered final product in the product linked above, and it doesn't say if it supports SDXC or not

[Q]Broken glass - repair

Hello folks,
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Is it possible to fix it by my own, or should I go to a specialist?
Are there already replacement parts for the backcover? What kind of screwdriver do I need if I wanna repair it by my own?
Btw, first broke Nexus 4 ever?
Thanks
DonPanda said:
Hello folks,
Btw, first broke Nexus 4 ever?
Thanks
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Nope.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
There currently aren't any replacements for the glass back, not that I have seen at least. Might be a few private shops/stores that are selling them but I highly doubt it, since the phone is new and not as much people still own the phone. I'm really sorry for your "lose" but there isn't much that you can do about it YET.
Alright, I can wait. I'm just happy that my Display is still untouched.
What would you do now? A foil or better a case for protection?
DonPanda said:
Hello folks,
Is it possible to fix it by my own, or should I go to a specialist?
Are there already replacement parts for the backcover? What kind of screwdriver do I need if I wanna repair it by my own?
Btw, first broke Nexus 4 ever?
Thanks
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Yes their are replacement parts.
http://www.cellphonerepairshop.com/acq86231201/
That one is for the glass back. You can do it yourself, you only have to remove the 2 screws.
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SD Card Socket

Hello guys, just bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 from a technology store in Cyprus
I have a problem with the SD Card Socket, it doesn't click when i insert the sdcard and i have to drag it out to take it out, it won't click out either.
Using an 32GB Class 10 Verbatim MicroSDHC.
I've used the application SD Tools several times and when i "Start Speed Tests" the application freezes and i can't use the sd card in any other application, I don't know if any other guy has this issue.
Please tell me anything if u know how to fix this.
It seems your socket is broken. You have some options which are to take it back to the store for replacement or repair, or buy the part yourself and change it. It's a very easy fix.
Costs about $5 on eBay.
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sxi200 said:
It seems your socket is broken. You have some options which are to take it back to the store for replacement or repair, or buy the part yourself and change it. It's a very easy fix.
Costs about $5 on eBay.
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thank you very much, the strange part is that i used a SanDisk 16GB Class 4 microSDHC card and it clicked perfectly, it even clicks-out too, and it works perfectly, i don't know what to think, i've put the two microsd cards next to each other and they have the same exact size, i don't know what is wrong ;/

Broken Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Hello, everyone!
I'm not sure if this topic exists but I couldn't find it so here it goes..
I have an old Note 4 without a screen it works as a storage device but only this so I was wondering is it possible for me to make a hardware test on it from my PC to see what exactly I have to buy in terms of parts to be able to reconstruct it again?
I will provide a picture so you guys know what I'm dealing with here.
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spaln8 said:
Hello, everyone!
I'm not sure if this topic exists but I couldn't find it so here it goes..
I have an old Note 4 without a screen it works as a storage device but only this so I was wondering is it possible for me to make a hardware test on it from my PC to see what exactly I have to buy in terms of parts to be able to reconstruct it again?
I will provide a picture so you guys know what I'm dealing with here.
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Well I guess I can't add images its just a Note 4 without a screen
It is possible to test it but not that easy :/
spaln8 said:
Hello, everyone!
I'm not sure if this topic exists but I couldn't find it so here it goes..
I have an old Note 4 without a screen it works as a storage device but only this so I was wondering is it possible for me to make a hardware test on it from my PC to see what exactly I have to buy in terms of parts to be able to reconstruct it again?
I will provide a picture so you guys know what I'm dealing with here.
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If its storage works properly, that means motherboard and the CPU is healthy. but just in case you can download odin3 and mount the device to your PC if it is connected or not.
so it is still a usable device just in case i recommend you to do that test

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