[Q] Broken screen, how to use my mouse/keyboard ? - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, my screen is a little bit broken, but anyway it don't work anymore, do someone know a way to unlock and use it using my pc/mouse/keybaord ?
Thanks in advance, my N4 is missing me !!

Nope. Time to get a new phone. OTG seems to be not an option.
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scream4cheese said:
Nope. Time to get a new phone. OTG seems to be not an option.
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ah shiit :/ Yes i'll change the screen when I'll have the money, but why otg seems to be not an option ? thanks

I tried android screencast some times ago (a year) but I don't know if it works on Nexus 4 or Jelly Bean as a matter of fact, give it try.
https://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
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[Q] OTG cable, stick mount, nexus media importer

Can any of the lucky ones who received their nexus try using an otg cable ? Does the phone sense the pendrive or it needs the help of some secondary app such as stickmount, nexus media importer ...
Edit 1: It's not working! External power required though.
Haven't received the nex yet lol
It's not working for anyone at the moment I believe, 4.2 is broken the compability, Chainfire says there's hacks around it but not for a week or two.
Oh ok!
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Lots of people have tried; no one has reported success. Take the comment about "hacks around it" with a large grain of salt; there are pretty strong indications, although not quite conclusive yet, I don't think, that the hardware just doesn't support USB host mode (the connector doesn't appear to supply the voltage needed to run a peripheral device).
Maybe if people star it, it'll show Google that people expected/wanted it, and hopefully if it's a software issue, then it'll get fixed faster.
http://code.google.com/p/android/is...s Owner Summary Stars&groupby=&sort=&id=40087
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Lots of people have tried; no one has reported success. Take the comment about "hacks around it" with a large grain of salt; there are pretty strong indications, although not quite conclusive yet, I don't think, that the hardware just doesn't support USB host mode (the connector doesn't appear to supply the voltage needed to run a peripheral device).
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I dont think its a hardware issue. The HTC One X with Sense 4.1 and ICS did not support the OTG cable. After the update to Sense 4+ and JB, One X has started supporting the OTG cable, pendrives upto 32 GB work like a charm. Its most probably a software issue
on the other hand, LG smartphones has never supported usb otg...
at least, none of their optimus line up hasn't yet
the problem may be on LG's fault
anyway, there is already a huge thread about this issue on this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966864
Finally! The usb OTG started working thanks to Ziddey and his kernel!
adidas007 said:
Finally! The usb OTG started working thanks to Ziddey and his kernel!
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Sucks it needs to be externally powered though.
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Eric-1987 said:
Sucks it needs to be externally powered though.
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Oh common. Something better than nothing. And for portability I use a battery pack!
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I love my n4 but a bit dissapointed with this! It works on my old note 1
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mpeduche said:
I love my n4 but a bit dissapointed with this! It works on my old note 1
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And now on nexus 4 too, using some mods though.
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Text msg

Anyway to receive my texts on the nexus from my phone ?
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Try mightytext, tested it but it drains my battery ;/
That will get my incoming texts from my phone also send ??
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dinamotxt....just search lol...there was a massive argument on a thread asking the same question yesterday
I use tablet talk to text from my nexus 7 through my phone.
Ok what is the best for not killing battery ?
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mobgod said:
Ok what is the best for not killing battery ?
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That's for you to try and see what one best suits your needs.
Or you could keep posting hand holding questions :/
From my Nexus 7
I use cloud SMS. It will cost you a dollar, but it's well worth it.
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I use tablet talk it is great costs a couple bucks after the trial period, but it is well worth it and no need to have wifi or bluetooth on either
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mobgod said:
Ok what is the best for not killing battery ?
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i use dinamotxt, pretty good for battery on both phone and tablet
Thanks for all the replies
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rcarnes911 said:
I use tablet talk it is great costs a couple bucks after the trial period, but it is well worth it and no need to have wifi or bluetooth on either
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Going to look into this one so no need for a connection at all?
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mobgod said:
Going to look into this one so no need for a connection at all?
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You need wifi on the tablet and service on the phone but they don't have to be on the same network or connected by bluetooth
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rcarnes911 said:
You need wifi on the tablet and service on the phone but they don't have to be on the same network or connected by bluetooth
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Thanks bud just one more thing do you suggest a all in one msg app gtalk aim ect. ....
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I use trillian works well for the most part
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rcarnes911 said:
I use trillian works well for the most part
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Anything else you can think of ??
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Have not really used much else
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Couldn't get tablet talk to work properly. Tried dinamotxt and works like a charm between my n7 and n4. Bluetooth is required for setup but then allows you to turn it off which is nice on battery life.
Tablet talk /desksms never gave me any problems weird lol just looked and I use tablet sms haha
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rcarnes911 said:
Tablet talk /desksms never gave me any problems weird lol just looked and I use tablet sms haha
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Rc what could I use for vnc or nothing really out there for tablet or phone ?
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Slow Nexus 7..

For some reason my Nexus 7 is strangely slow lately idk why, but I want to know if anyone else has seen there Nexus 7 lagging? And if anyone knows how to speed it up? Posting screen shot of my system info.
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Exactly the same here. Typing's hard work, and tapping icons or buttons can take a couple of tries before it registers. All updated and tried a reboot.
You should upgade to 4.2.2, make full wipe and start from scratch. Then you will see if lag is still there.
grisoxxl said:
You should upgade to 4.2.2, make full wipe and start from scratch. Then you will see if lag is still there.
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Did that and it was even more laggy. Idk what is going on.
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OliverHaslam said:
Exactly the same here. Typing's hard work, and tapping icons or buttons can take a couple of tries before it registers. All updated and tried a reboot.
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That's what mine is doing. When I first bought it it was running super smooth, and I just want my fast nexus 7 back
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Read this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285328
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Try to have more than 5GB free space then run forevergone (free) many people facing the same problem (include me) but after did that and restart once you'll be wonder what happen.
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why always me said:
Try to have more than 5GB free space then run forevergone (free) many people facing the same problem (include me) but after did that and restart once you'll be wonder what happen.
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I got 17 gb free
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Try lagfix(fstrim) anyway it free and took only a few seconds to finish it's job. Even you're already have more than 5 GB free but in the old kernel seem to have a problem with nand flash controller.
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Just disable auto-brightness (not joking, it works).
CreepyDroid said:
Just disable auto-brightness (not joking, it works).
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Don't use auto brightness.
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[Q] Ubuntu on NEXUS 4

Hi,
anyone tried Ubuntu touch? if so can i try too?
coz i heard most of the features are not yet fully functionally.
lemme knw:good::highfive:
It's preview. None of the features work.
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scream4cheese said:
It's preview. None of the features work.
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but i see the changelog it says network and wifi and other basic stuffs work.!!!
is it true and have u tried it mate?
DOnjt install it, its very bad for now. Bad battery etc.
nageshmv said:
but i see the changelog it says network and wifi and other basic stuffs work.!!!
is it true and have u tried it mate?
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You can't do much if nothing other than wifi and network works.
I've tried it, just did a nandroid, flashed it like a normal ROM, and restored the backup half an hour later. Heres the full thread if you are interested;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2078727
Calls and texts work, but not much else
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nageshmv said:
but i see the changelog it says network and wifi and other basic stuffs work.!!!
is it true and have u tried it mate?
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Lol. I think a lot of people tried it out when it came out months ago. Yes WiFi does work but the other features can't be used.
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scream4cheese said:
Lol. I think a lot of people tried it out when it came out months ago. Yes WiFi does work but the other features can't be used.
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Thanx for all for kind suggestions and replies........I appreciate u guys

Ghost fingers on touch screen...??

Hi guys,
I recently bought a Google Nexus 4. Great device! But now I have a problem with the touch screen I guess.
I have some ghost touches on the screen. They are always on the same places.
To be more specific, on the same X-as of the screen. 3 to 5 touches in horizontal direction, swiping and touching the screen.
It's not always there, that's what's bothering me.. what is gods name could it be...
I'll add a screenshot of the touches when I get a chance to...
I have this problem for about a week now. And I was wondering if someone knows the solution to this.
ROM: Cyanogenmod 10.1.2
Cheers,
Alexander
When did this happen?
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andyabc said:
When did this happen?
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It happens every now and then. It started a week and a half ago or two weeks ago. Not exactly sure.
Alexandersch said:
It happens every now and then. It started a week and a half ago or two weeks ago. Not exactly sure.
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This is start on the stock or custom rom?
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andyabc said:
This is start on the stock or custom rom?
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I have installed the custom rom the moment I got this device. It didn't happen before.. So I doubt it is a software problem. I'd rather think of it as a hardware problem, don't you think?
No-one?
If it started on custom Rom then flash back to stock to see if it still happens. If not then there you go.
If still happens even on stock then RMA the device.
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mariosraptor said:
If it started on custom Rom then flash back to stock to see if it still happens. If not then there you go.
If still happens even on stock then RMA the device.
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I flashed another ROM CM10.2 UNOFFICIAL. Did a clean install.
Untill now it is reacting normal.. Let's wait and see.
I am thinking, could it be of some backup settings it is recovering from my google account?
Because it has no Gapps installed yet. Downloading at the moment.
Thanks in advance
As suggested, try stock.
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naenee said:
As suggested, try stock.
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Ok, The CM10.2 did not work. I disabled auto backup and recovery of Google settings and stuff and flashed the Stock ROM 4.2.2.
Also there was an official update to 4.3. And surprisingly enough, the device is responding normal again. Still though, i think it was very strange that the problem was also in the recovery...

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