Nexus 5/ Next Nexus to have removable back??

[luniboy26]

Say it isn't so Google or maybe it's just some pre production thing that Google does when sending a phone to the FCC, but while going through the pictures I came across one side profile picture and sure enough it looks like a removable back to me. If this is true then maybe we can wish for micro sd slot lol.

 

[PureAndroidExperience]

I don't think it's likely. Google really swears by their "Nexus" design. However, that would be great news for me. I've been thinking about if I wanted to get the next nexus phone but I didn't want to give up my galaxy s3's extended 7,000 mAh battery.

 

[buzzy3970]

I don't think it's likely. Google really swears by their "Nexus" design. However, that would be great news for me. I've been thinking about if I wanted to get the next nexus phone but I didn't want to give up my galaxy s3's extended 7,000 mAh battery.

Are you referring to the sd card slot or the removable back because the galaxy nexus had a removeable back but sadly no sd card slot

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[Aquila]

It's a fairly safe bet that micro SD card support will not be included.

XT1060. Through spacetime.

 

[PureAndroidExperience]

Are you referring to the sd card slot or the removable back because the galaxy nexus had a removeable back but sadly no sd card slot

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I actually realized that after posting. Well maybe it will have the removable back then.

 

[tippmann15]

A removable back would make my second line decision far too difficult as the only problem I had with the nexus 4 was the inability to swap in a pinch.

GS4/iPhone5

 

[Geodude074]

"Non-removable" batteries are usually held in place with adhesives. Once you get the back off, you can replace the battery pretty easily. No such thing as a non-removable back, IMO.