Database Users

Nexus 7 Defects (Software or Hardware)

Well as many of you posted you had flawless Nexus I pulled the trigger but for my horror I got a Lemon.
First I thought I had only the screen lift but after two weeks It have started to develop Screen Flicker and the slightest screen bleed in the right corner... a black pixel line when I open a hard task or its charging something.... the screen not responding and the ghosting :banghead: to my other horror I can't return it cause my father bought it to me and I'm in Mexico so no return but I wanted to know what are Software related and what are hardware related
Sent from my Nexus 7

I don't know about you but I have a perfect Nexus 7

Ryan35310 said:
I don't know about you but I have a perfect Nexus 7
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well look a noob being a noob trying to make it to the 10 post just trolling around the forums
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Sorry bro those are all hardware.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent White Tapatalk 2

ÜBER™ said:
Sorry bro those are all hardware.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent White Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So the Screen Separation is Hardware as the Screen Bleed
But the flicker, the sudden line that I just see like one a day and the ghosting that goes away with a reboot are all hardware?! The HTC titan had the ghosting too and with an update it went away
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

*GalaxyDev* said:
So the Screen Separation is Hardware as the Screen Bleed
But the flicker, the sudden line that I just see like one a day and the ghosting that goes away with a reboot are all hardware?! The HTC titan had the ghosting too and with an update it went away
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well actually the screen flicker can be fixed by running a script. Look for the thread that says screen washout out fix. It will disable the nvidia smart dimmer. And the screen lift can be fixed' Google it . And not sure what the this "ghosting" is.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent White Tapatalk 2

Well first I don't know if when going from homescreen to homescreen and seeing the icons going from side to side it looks like it leaves a trace behind that disappears after a couple of milliseconds and I don't know if its just an animation or ghosting.....and second is after being in my social homescreen the white parts stay onscreen in the background until I reboot but that only happened once and never again
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda

ÜBER™ said:
And the screen lift can be fixed' Google it .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
IIRC you used the clamp and heat method to try and reactivate the glue. Best of luck, but that approach has been temporary for most users.
And you telling him to Google it would almost certainly lead to him fiddling with the screws, which is even less effective than the clamping.
Here is the only fix known to work. It's a delicate procedure and I wouldn't recommend it unless your lift is severe, GalaxyDev.
Sorry for your troubles, but hopefully you can see past these flaws and enjoy the tablet as is. I'm sure this device is a rare sight in Mexico.

The only reason why I considered that is because my screen lift is so minor, its like a hair lifted so my guess is the adhesive needs rebonding.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent White Tapatalk 2

pxlitup said:
.Sorry for your troubles, but hopefully you can see past these flaws and enjoy the tablet as is. I'm sure this device is a rare sight in Mexico.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It actually is...everyone is like oh god whats that...but you already got an enormous phone (SGSII) its really funny watching my friends trying to start it clueless of what it is
ÜBER™ said:
The only reason why I considered that is because my screen lift is so minor, its like a hair lifted so my guess is the adhesive needs rebonding.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah mine is like a hair too...you need to watch carefully to see it so I'll try thanks...here goes my 2 cents
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Who here still has the stock screen protector on?

I know I ain't taking mine off til I get my xtremeguard in the mail. Same goes for the back of the phone
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

The front one came off while taking it out of my pocket, the back is still on I'm waiting for the bumper to come back

I have the one still on the back...getting a real one in the mail next week.
Sent from my Nexus 4

I have the one on the back, front was too much and bothered me.
Getting mine next week.

Both are off! She (N4) prefers naked!

Both off. I have to show it off!
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

I still have both of them on, still waiting out for some reviews on the screen protectors.

FatalityBoyZahy said:
I still have both of them on, still waiting out for some reviews on the screen protectors.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here. Both on until I find a worthy screen protector.

Have a crappy cheap screen protector on the front and I tried to keep the back one on till my BSE or Xtremeskin comes, but it came off by itself. Worried about scratches, but so far it's pristine..

It would be awesome if the factory protector didn't have the volume and power icons on it. It's holding up pretty well and the screen still looks beautiful
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Both still on. Waiting for my BestSkinEver in the mail.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk²

Both on, as well as the tpu case from my galaxy nexus, which actually fits pretty well and does a good enough job until a proper one comes in the post...
Camera obscured though!
Sent from my Nexus 4

Xtreme guard screen protector

Hi
Has any one use this screen protector?
I was about to buy it buy i noticed it did not have a front sensor opening, it only has one for camera.
Problem is i bought one before that covered the sensor and once a call came in the screen would not turn back on when i finished the call.
So please if any one has some experience with this one please share with me your experience. Thanks
Here is a video review by ctscloud, thank him. link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xtQSX0-6hc&feature=player_embedded
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app

If i remember correctly my last phone had one of those on it for a while, and it had that awful screen door effect.It wasn't really noticeable on color but when you had a white background it could really drive you nuts. I ended up peeling it off in the end because it got on my nerves so bad when looking at web pages.Spend the extra cash and get a quality one. (XOskins, Skinomi, BSE, etc)

What is a "screen door" effect?
I ordered an XtremeGuard but haven't received it yet.

elzafir said:
What is a "screen door" effect?
I ordered an XtremeGuard but haven't received it yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But basically you can see like little squares in the phone screen like a screen door.
You see the fine line separating the pixels.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app

elzafir said:
What is a "screen door" effect?
I ordered an XtremeGuard but haven't received it yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And i had the same experience with them before, but i changed address hope it does not happen this time...
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app

I just received it. I didn't install it yet, but I can confirm it has all the cuts needed: front camera, sensors, etc.
Here is a picture of it.
(click for full size)

JanusDC said:
I just received it. I didn't install it yet, but I can confirm it has all the cuts needed: front camera, sensors, etc.
Here is a picture of it.
(click for full size)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the pik bro. Let me know how it turns out. If u get screen effect.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

I bought a series of them, but they are the most disappointing screen protectors ever. I'm quite experienced in applying screen protectors and didn't have any trouble applying these protectors, but every single time the top left corner detached from the screen after ~2 weeks. Furthermore: the feel is extremely "plasticcy", and after removing the protectors I noticed that the screen gets a lot less responsive to touch when they're on.
My advice: stay away from the Xtreme guard protectors!

I just installed it last night. I don't like it. Finger don't slide smoothly, kind of sticking to the screen.
Fit is pretty good, and its matte finish. But I can't use it, feels no good.

i have no problems with mine. All of the cuts are perfect and it looks clean imo. I got the full coverage for 3 bucks during a special 70% off sale.
though they are cheap you don't get much but just the screens in the mail. (You get what you paid for)
what i did to install it was i had left over Zagg solution from a previous phone and applied it to the screen.
then i used a hair blow dryer while using a squeegee to remove all the water from under the screen.

orphan22 said:
Thanks for the pik bro. Let me know how it turns out. If u get screen effect.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I installed it last night. Just after installed, it got an incredible orange peel effect, however in the instructions it says to wait at least 8hs dry before turning the phone on. So I led it off all the night and this morning most of that effect disappeared. It still has some bubbles (not with air, I think is water, is what caused the orange peel effect before, just that now they are far from each other). So, I will wait until tomorrow to see if this disappear before writing a verdict. If these bubbles do not disappear, I'm afraid I'll have to remove it.
The responsiveness of the screen didn't change.
The plasticity fell I guess will also disappear when the remaining bubbles disappear.
I'll keep you posted.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

I've used these xtremeguards on my previous phones because they were cheap but I was never satisfied with them...meh

Bought the body kit that gives sp for the front and back and after a week I decided to go back to skinomi.

Looks like everyone has had trouble with them. Ill wait for his verdict and make my decision... Any ways thanks every one.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Can anyone give me a website to buy a good one? I tried ebay but i can not find the good brands everyone been telling me to get. I wanna check then out.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

I've had mine on my n4 for about a week now. You can't even tell that there's a screen protector on it just by looking. It basically looks perfect. However I will say that it definitely feels weird.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Wait, I didn't know that XtremeGuard was a wet application screen protector. Is this true?
Sent from my Nexus 4 pimped with AOKP and Franco.kernel

elzafir said:
Wait, I didn't know that XtremeGuard was a wet application screen protector. Is this true?
Sent from my Nexus 4 pimped with AOKP and Franco.kernel
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, it is a wet application.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app

Just to keep you posted. After 24hs of having applied the protectors, the back one is almost perfect, with only 2 or 3 bubbles here and there, but they aren't too noticeable. The front protector have some more bubbles but definitely less than this morning.
The feeling is really plastic.
Overall, I think this will protect the screen, but it isn't good looking. I think I will keep it until I get the flip leather case that I ordered, then I will remove the front one (the one at the back doesn't bother me at all, so I'll keep that).
Will see, maybe for the time when I receive the case I already get used to it. :/
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

JanusDC said:
Just to keep you posted. After 24hs of having applied the protectors, the back one is almost perfect, with only 2 or 3 bubbles here and there, but they aren't too noticeable. The front protector have some more bobbles but definitely less than this morning.
The feeling is really plastic.
Overall, I think this will protect the screen, but it isn't good looking. I think I will keep it until I get the flip leather case that I ordered, then I will remove the front one (the one at the back doesn't bother me at all, so I'll keep that).
Will see, maybe for the time when I receive the case I already get used to it. :/
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for all your updates bro. I just bought one today to try it. Hope it works. Any ways good luck hope all the bubbles go away.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

[Q] Stuck after phone call

I bought a Nexus4 a couple of weeks ago. I constantly got this issue, it will be stuck and not return to the normal screen even I keep pressing the power button. However, if the other side of the call hangs up quickly, it normally works fine. but if it is directed to a voice mail box, it will be stuck forever until I shutdown the phone.
Just wondering has anyone experienced the same issue ?

Have you put a screen protector on it?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

It sounds like the proximity sensor on your phone is being blocked you might want to try not using your case and see if its make any difference

nuclearmonkeyuk said:
Have you put a screen protector on it?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Turns out the screen protector is the evil.
Thanks a lot!

I can't wake screen during call or adjust volume.

So I just got my phone and am having an issue. When on call pulling the phone away from my face doesn't turn screen on. That might be my glass screen protector. But hitting the power button doesn't wake it either and volume during call doesn't work. I can't hang up or anything until the call disconnects. Anyone have a clue?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

Yup your screen protector is blocking the proximity sensor take it off problem solved
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

fatboypup said:
Yup your screen protector is blocking the proximity sensor take it off problem solved
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But then why doesn't the power button wake the phone or be able to adjust volume?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

Because the phone thinks it is next to your ear. Why would you need to turn the phone on when it's next to your ear.

Check the accessory section there's a whole thread about screen protectors that work and Dont work
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

sdelcegno said:
But then why doesn't the power button wake the phone or be able to adjust volume?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't have an answer about the volume buttons but I know that when the proximity sensor is activated during a call, nothing will turn on the screen. Not even the power button.

Your ambient display is borked with it on too. Take it off if you want the phone to work properly. I had the same issues.
.

rr5678 said:
I don't have an answer about the volume buttons but I know that when the proximity sensor is activated during a call, nothing will turn on the screen. Not even the power button.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ambient display is off and I still have the issue. I have always been able to turn the screen on by the power button on every phone I had. How can I turn off the face proximity sensor for call so I can use the power.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

sdelcegno said:
Ambient display is off and I still have the issue. I have always been able to turn the screen on by the power button on every phone I had. How can I turn off the face proximity sensor for call so I can use the power.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ambient display isn't related to the function of the proximity sensor while in a call, and I don't know of any way to disable the sensor. If your screen protector covers the proximity sensor, the best I can tell you is to take it off and find one with a cut out for the sensor.

rr5678 said:
Ambient display isn't related to the function of the proximity sensor while in a call, and I don't know of any way to disable the sensor. If your screen protector covers the proximity sensor, the best I can tell you is to take it off and find one with a cut out for the sensor.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This i understand and I will do it. I just never had an android phone that doesn't turn on during a call by hitting the power button. And I have had android since the original g1.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

sdelcegno said:
This i understand and I will do it. I just never had an android phone that doesn't turn on during a call by hitting the power button. And I have had android since the original g1.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You've probably never had a screen protector with a manufacturing defect either. This is actually the first phone I've ever heard of having messed up screen protectors.

Go to accessibility options and check power button ends call to mitigate the issue if you don't wanna remove the protector

rr5678 said:
You've probably never had a screen protector with a manufacturing defect either. This is actually the first phone I've ever heard of having messed up screen protectors.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually my galaxy 3 was the first to have this issue. But I could use the power button. I ordered another protector I will change it out when i get it. Thanks for the advice though.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

richie.slayer said:
Go to accessibility options and check power button ends call to mitigate the issue if you don't wanna remove the protector
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you I'm doing this till my new protector comes in.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

sdelcegno said:
Thank you I'm doing this till my new protector comes in.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Me too, sigh!

Nexus 6 had this same exact issue and most people said it didn't become a problem until 5.1.1. But either way. Only fix is ditching the screen protector for one that has the cutout
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

toknitup420 said:
Nexus 6 had this same exact issue and most people said it didn't become a problem until 5.1.1. But either way. Only fix is ditching the screen protector for one that has the cutout
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just discovered that the screen will not be in sleep mode if you have bluetooth headsphones on. I placed a call the other day, and was trying to figure out why I could still see the screen.