Screen replacement - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Anyone successfully replace their screen? I'm tired of buying screen protectors and would like to replace the screen once I feel the screen is unbearable.
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Yes it is fairly easy, never done anything with taking apart phones before and replaced the screen in about 45 minutes
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aanonymoushuman said:
Yes it is fairly easy, never done anything with taking apart phones before and replaced the screen in about 45 minutes
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Thanks For the reply
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Rma?

Just RMA'd...will the replacement still have problems at this point?
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Received my first official replacement today. It's my third unit with screen lift, although neither of the past two have been as severe as the first.
Don't despair, and good luck.
Uggg I hope it is OK...
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What should I do when it comes ?

My baby is coming in this week what are some things I should do to it when it first gets here ? I heard I can calibrate the screen colors and make them super punchy ? Omg I'm just so freaking excited
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No advice I just want to say congrats
Mines coming in soon too.
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Turn it on and use it ?????
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Ulver said:
Turn it on and use it ?????
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Obviously... But in what way ?
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Unlock and root before you do anything since that wipes the phone.
Don't be that excited.. It's still just an android phone. You may want to buy it a few drinks first to make sure you even get it before you worry about how fast it comes.
Do a factory reset after turning it on, then set it up.
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Ejaculate.
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Buy screen protector spigen dual and get a case. Bumpers are most aesthetically pleasing.
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Do..not..drop it lol
ghostrid3r said:
Do a factory reset after turning it on, then set it up.
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Why
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Keep calm and Fastboot oem unlock
Put it in a case
Screen protector (make sure you actually take off the initial protectors before you put a screen protector)
WiFi to set up your Google account
Latex gloves if you don't want to put finger prints on it.
Pepper your angus
First thing to do is unlock bootloader, get a custom recovery and start flashing!
lesonal said:
My baby is coming in this week what are some things I should do to it when it first gets here ? I heard I can calibrate the screen colors and make them super punchy ? Omg I'm just so freaking excited
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Hug it, kiss it. Spin around with it in slow motion gazing slowly into its screen. Then use it. Use it like life depends on it.
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Peeling of the sides?

So... Has anyone had problems with the coating peeling off. Like around the power button and such? I never noticed it until I took my case off. It was bubbled up and peeling off. I contacted Google already and they are sending a replacement device. Just wondering if anyone else had a similar issue.
And I posted this in the wrong section, sorry if a mod would be so kind to move it.
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Never heard of the sides peeling. That sucks. At least Google is replacing it. Any way you can get a shot of it?
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My new one will be here tomorrow. I'll snap some shots of it and post it tomorrow.
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Here are some pictures. I have no idea what caused the peeling I'm almost scared to use my tpu case.
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closed rubber TPU + HOT + rubber finish in nexus == peeling thats why im not using rubber TPU's they simply suxx
AdamLange said:
closed rubber TPU + HOT + rubber finish in nexus == peeling thats why im not using rubber TPU's they simply suxx
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So you think that's what cause it?
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zachsx said:
So you think that's what cause it?
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I don't think its the heat. When it gets hot its the glass and not the rubber. I think its the case. What case are you using?
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RingkeSLIM
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Sounds like something is loose inside my N4

Anyone else have this issue? Its really faint and only when I shake the phone.
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Only EVERY OTHER N4 owner. There are only 12 dozen threads about it. I completely understand how you missed it.
Sounds like somebody's got a case of the Mondays...
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estallings15 said:
Only EVERY OTHER N4 owner. There are only 12 dozen threads about it. I completely understand how you missed it.
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Sounds like somebody's got a case of the Monday's...
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coolguyjosh said:
Sounds like somebody's got a case of the Mondays...
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Because you referenced one of the best movies of all time, I may be able to forgive you. You're welcome.

Grid on screen when screen off.

Does anyone notice a bunch of lines on their screen when the screen is off? Its more noticeable when in a bright room. The lines are made off up small dots.
I got my G2 from someone but I called the warranty department and they sent me out a replacement with the same problem.
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Skizzy034 said:
Does anyone notice a bunch of lines on their screen when the screen is off? Its more noticeable when in a bright room. The lines are made off up small dots.
I got my G2 from someone but I called the warranty department and they sent me out a replacement with the same problem.
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this is normal
Yes it's on mines also it's normal
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I believe it's the IPS matrix. Totally normal.
darkobas said:
this is normal
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This is the only phone that I've had in the past two years that has this. I've had every major phone.
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Mine does this but it seems to be only when I have a notification with the light flashing.
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Skizzy034 said:
This is the only phone that I've had in the past two years that has this. I've had every major phone.
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Good for you.
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Normal for a LCD panel!
Normal
That's digitizer
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Mine is visible even when with the screen ON. Is this really normal?
Visible. Quite normal on IPS. No.... unless screen is very dim in bright light, it should not be visible. This is actual hardware, not something that switches on and off.
I thought it was my screen protector lol.
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darkobas said:
Good for you.
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Obviously you didn't understand what I was trying to say.
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Just had my phone out in the sunlight for the first time today, was thrown off then very mesmerized by the grid I could see. It was a trip to catch it at the right angle.
Skizzy034 said:
This is the only phone that I've had in the past two years that has this. I've had every major phone.
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Sony xperia z1 has it also.
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fallenwout said:
Sony xperia z1 has it also.
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Guess its not major either
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Skizzy034 said:
Does anyone notice a bunch of lines on their screen when the screen is off? Its more noticeable when in a bright room. The lines are made off up small dots.
I got my G2 from someone but I called the warranty department and they sent me out a replacement with the same problem.
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Normal. Not a "problem" .. It's the screen. Nice waste of a warranty replacement.
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Nickyro23 said:
Normal. Not a "problem" .. It's the screen. Nice waste of a warranty replacement.
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Not really. I traded my note 3 to someone for a g2 and it has some scratches on the screen so it actually worked out rather well.
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Skizzy034 said:
Not really. I traded my note 3 to someone for a g2 and it has some scratches on the screen so it actually worked out rather well.
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Oh... well then, good deal!
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I don't notice anything...is mine not normal?

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