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Nexus 4

Developer	Google, LG Electronics
Manufacturer	LG Electronics
Type	Smartphone
Series	Google Nexus
First released	November 13, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-11-13)
Availability by region	November 13, 2012 (2012-11-13) (Google Play)
Discontinued	November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01)
Units sold	1 million as of February 2013 3 million as of 2Q 2013
Predecessor	Galaxy Nexus
Successor	Nexus 5
Related	Optimus G
Compatible networks	GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) 3G UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz) HSDPA 42 Mbps
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	133.9 mm (5.27 in) H 68.7 mm (2.70 in) W 9.1 mm (0.36 in) D
Weight	139 g (4.9 oz)
Operating system	Android Jelly Bean 4.2, upgradable to Android KitKat 4.4.2
System-on-chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPU	1.512 GHz quad-core Krait
GPU	Adreno 320
Memory	2 GB RAM
Storage	8 GB or 16 GB
Removable storage	none
Battery	2100 mAh
Rear camera	8 MP back-side illuminated sensor with LED flash 1080p video recording @ 30 frames/s
Front camera	1.3 MP 720p video recording @ 30 frames/s
Display	4.7 in (120 mm) diagonal IPS with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 1280×768 px (318 ppi)
Connectivity	3.5 mm TRRS GPS GLONASS Micro USB 2.0 Mobility DisplayPort (MyDP) Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP NFC Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz) Miracast
Data inputs	Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, microphone, proximity sensor, Gyroscope, compass, barometer, Accelerometer, ambient light sensor

The Nexus 4 is a smartphone co-developed by Google and LG Electronics that runs the Android operating system. It is the fourth smartphone in the Google Nexus series, a family of Android consumer devices marketed by Google and built by an original equipment manufacturer partner. Unveiled on October 29, 2012, and released on November 13, 2012, the Nexus 4 succeeded the Samsung-manufactured Galaxy Nexus. As with other Nexus devices, the Nexus 4 was sold unlocked through the online Google Play store, but was also made available at retail by wireless carriers.

Based upon the hardware of the LG Optimus G, the Nexus 4 was distinguished from its predecessor by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, an 8 megapixel camera, Qi wireless charging, and the introduction of version 4.2 ("Jelly Bean") of Android — an update to the operating system which introduced: 360° spherical photo stitching called "Photo Sphere"; a quick settings menu; widgets on the lock screen; gesture typing; and an updated version of Google Now.

The Nexus 4 was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the quality of the Nexus 4's hardware, along with its performance and its relatively lower outright price in comparison to other high-end smartphones. However, the device was criticized for its lack of full LTE support (despite its hardware in fact supporting LTE), and its lack of a removable battery, which the Galaxy Nexus did include.

History

Specifications

Hardware

The exterior of the Nexus 4 uses a glass-based construction with a rounded plastic bezel; to improve the use of edge swiping gestures, the glass is slightly curved on the sides of the screen. The rear of the device contains a glass panel with an etched pattern of dots, producing a "holographic" effect.

Internally, the Nexus 4 shares much of its hardware with the LG Optimus G; it is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2 GB of RAM, providing either 8 or 16 GB of internal storage; like the Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus 4 does not contain a MicroSD slot. A 2100 mAh battery offers about 15 hours of talk time and 390 hours of standby time; unlike its precursor, the Nexus 4's battery is non-removable. The Nexus 4 also supports the Qi inductive charging standard. The Nexus 4 uses a 4.7-inch, 720p IPS display, and includes an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera.

The Nexus 4 does not officially support LTE, and only officially supports up to HSPA+ networks. Despite this, its radio hardware contains dormant LTE support, and a hidden baseband setting could be used to enable LTE support. However, this support was limited to AWS Band 4 only, and the device is not officially approved or marketed for LTE use. Google eventually disabled the ability to enable LTE support in a software update.

During its lifetime, the Nexus 4 experienced a minor design tweak, receiving a couple of small nubs on the rear of the phone, where the glass back meets the frame, positioned just above the two screw holes. At the same time, rear camera housing was slightly modified so there is less exposed area around the lens.

Software

The Nexus 4 shipped with a stock version of Android 4.2

In July 2013, the Nexus 4 began receiving the Android 4.3 update

In November 2013, the Nexus 4 began receiving the Android 4.4 update

Canonical's Ubuntu operating system is also available and supported on the Nexus 4.

See also

• LG Optimus G
• Nexus 5

References

1. Nexus 4 is no longer sold on Google Play
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4. ^ "Nexus 4 tech specs". Google. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
5. "Experiences Acceleration of MyDP Standard Adoption in Mobile Devices". VESA. November 9, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
6. "LG Nexus 4 E960". GSM Arena. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
7. Klug, Brian (November 13, 2012). "Google Nexus 4 Review - Google's new Flagship". Anandtech. Retrieved January 26, 2013.
8. "Google Nexus 4. Speed and power to spare". Google.
9. Cite error: The named reference verge-unveiling was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
10. "Google Announces The Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Details". Anandtech. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
11. "Nexus 4 Includes Support for LTE on Band 4 (AWS)". Retrieved November 23, 2012.
12. Phil Nickinson (March 28, 2013). "Confirmed: Nexus 4 shipping with updated design". androidcentral.com. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
13. "How to Install Ubuntu OS Version 13.10 on Your LG Nexus 4 Smartphone". ibtimes.com. October 23, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
14. "Ubuntu on phones". ubuntu.com. Retrieved December 8, 2013.

External links

• Official website

• Android (operating system) devices
• Google
• LG Electronics mobile phones
• Products introduced in 2012
• Smartphones