Sprint EOL's Nexus 5 - Why it doesn't matter

[Rxpert83]

So android police is reporting that sprint has given the nexus 5 end of life status.
Sprint Sends The Nexus 5 To The End-Of-Life Underworld, But No One Cares Because Nexus

What that typically means is that the device will no longer receive software updates from Sprint. As a result - EOL status is usually a pretty big deal (and usually comes after about 2 years). However, the Nexus 5 receives its updates straight from Google - Sprint plays no role in the update. This should have absolutely no effect on anyone that already has a nexus 5, it just means they wont be selling them in the stores anymore once the current stock runs out.

Bottom line - nothing changes, and absolutely nothing to worry about. :thumbup:

 

[Member282753]

The only thing this does mean is that it probably puts the nail in the coffin about whether this phone would ever get Sprint WiFi calling capability.

 

[xdrc45]

The only thing this does mean is that it probably puts the nail in the coffin about whether this phone would ever get Sprint WiFi calling capability.

True... Although for a work around, you can now just use the new Hangouts version with the Hangouts Dialer app for WiFi calling.

 

[Member282753]

Sure. Agreed. However not quite the same as having Wi-Fi calling with your Sprint number unless you're fully a Hangouts integrated which based on all the trouble lately I wouldn't do.

 

[xdrc45]

Sure. Agreed. However not quite the same as having Wi-Fi calling with your Sprint number unless you're fully a Hangouts integrated which based on all the trouble lately I wouldn't do.

Hmm... I'm interested in these Hangouts integrated problems that your experiencing and /or issues that your talking about?
I've not had any issues with it thus far and it is working very well on my end.