[Help] touch screen not working - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys
My nexus 4 touch screen stopped working (only the lower screen part). The whole navigation bar area is not responding to touch, remaining screen is working fine. Please help me solve the issue.
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? it's broken. You have to replace your screen.
It's hardware not software
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vishal007 said:
Hi guys
My nexus 4 touch screen stopped working (only the lower screen part). The whole navigation bar area is not responding to touch, remaining screen is working fine. Please help me solve the issue.
Regards
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Try a different ROM. Let's when what happen then.

Bad luck! The navigation buttons at the bottom of twrp doesn't work too )':
I don't understand how this happened. There was no damage to the phone. It was completely safe.

Then try to install stock ROM.
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Or. Use cwm recovery .navigate using physical button. And try another custom ROM.
It happend once in my s2 skyrocket. Switching it to another ROM helped.

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Then try to install stock ROM.
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Or. Use cwm recovery .navigate using physical button. And try another custom ROM.
It happend once in my s2 skyrocket. Switching it to another ROM helped.
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You can try several software things but I am 100% sure its hardware.
Your digitizer is broken and for N4 it comes with your screen. You have to replace whole things.
Offical LG comes at around 100 USD

Guys, good news! The area which was not responding to the touch started working on its own, when I took phone out of my pocket this evening!!
I'm really happy now, thanks guys for replying and giving your suggestions.
I just hope this problem doesn't return

vishal007 said:
Guys, good news! The area which was not responding to the touch started working on its own, when I took phone out of my pocket this evening!!
I'm really happy now, thanks guys for replying and giving your suggestions.
I just hope this problem doesn't return
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It will return,sorry but i am having the same problem. New screen is only permanent solution.
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heisenberg-001 said:
Try a different ROM. Let's when what happen then.
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Stevica Smederevac said:
It will return,sorry but i am having the same problem. New screen is only permanent solution.
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And it returned :"(
Why is this happening?

vishal007 said:
And it returned :"(
Why is this happening?
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If you searched the net,you saw it's a widespread problem. I guess poor quality and lack of knowledge on Lg part(2,5 yrs ago. I hope they learned by now.
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Stevica Smederevac said:
If you searched the net,you saw it's a widespread problem. I guess poor quality and lack of knowledge on Lg part(2,5 yrs ago. I hope they learned by now.
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Yea, you seem to be right. Because I kept my n4 with too much care for 2 years if I take out the bumper and screen protectors, it looks exactly like new. It definitely is lg's mistake!
I guess I'll better start getting used to pie controls now ):

Dear folks, I do face the same issue. No cracked screen but some areas wont work. Is it possible to calibrate the screen via adb?
Can anyone help out with commands or scripts to maybe revive my n4?
Kind regards Soldiaz

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This poor N1

Got this thing in at work today. It was an AT&T version. Scavenged the speaker for a coworker and LED board for a spare. but holy hell, this thing had a rough life. looks like it was roughly taken apart before I got to it. Makes me kind it sad. :-(
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MURDER!!!! Why would anyone do such a poor thing to such a helpless device?
How did you get it?
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the people that butcher these things can suck it imo.
imo we should have pulled the display just for S's&G's...
Is that huge piece of copper part of the flex circuit, or just a heat spreader under the battery?
Are you selling any parts? If that AMOLED/Digitizer is still apart (never been replaced/pulled apart) im willing to buy it.
I replaced mine, and the screen keeps getting dust under it. Once the digitizer is replaced, it's hard to keep dust from getting under it.
Both myself and crusher work for a used electronics reseller... its already on ebay... its broken though so you might be able to get it for cheap. The bids start @ $1
And no the diaplay/digitizer havent been separated.
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Pm me the ebay link please.
me too please, I want the housing
Wow that was a powerful hack, what rom did you flash? Did you even do a nandroid backup before flashing? What recovery did you use?
I can PM you the eBay listing once it actually goes active. Don't really think there is anything usable from it. Whoever sent it in DESTROYED it.
Crusher16 said:
I can PM you the eBay listing once it actually goes active. Don't really think there is anything usable from it. Whoever sent it in DESTROYED it.
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What exactly did they destroy. Cant cyanogen help to fix it?
elkyur said:
What exactly did they destroy. Cant cyanogen help to fix it?
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Pretty much everything. Most of the ribbon connectors were messed up, all of the mounting screws and hardware were gone, wouldn't charge or power on, and it was just generally beat to hell.
Crusher16 said:
Pretty much everything. Most of the ribbon connectors were messed up, all of the mounting screws and hardware were gone, wouldn't charge or power on, and it was just generally beat to hell.
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how? Is that your or some one?
Why dont you just use nandroid back up to get kt back on work.
Poor little ole nexus one... never stood a chance
flappjaxxx said:
Poor little ole nexus one... never stood a chance
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Nexus one is not poor it costed 530$, and I thing gingerbread update will fix this.
elkyur said:
Nexus one is not poor it costed 530$, and I thing gingerbread update will fix this.
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Your retarded, quit trolling.
The lens is scratched but the display should work, no way to test it though so idk. The housing is beat to crap and you deff dont want it.
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elkyur said:
What exactly did they destroy. Cant cyanogen help to fix it?
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Are you retarded? Why do you praise cyanogen as a god who can do all, and does all.
This is the second thread you've posted in that makes you look stupid.
Rayman0625 said:
Are you retarded? Why do you praise cyanogen as a god who can do all, and does all.
This is the second thread you've posted in that makes you look stupid.
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Yes i am stupid, youre right but sti susessed @ porting latest cm 6 nightly with awesome fm radio.
Cynanogen is my favorite hacker ))
But anywayz what did you flash to get following result.

[Q] Screen Problem. Help!

I've had my Nexus 4 16GB for almost a month with no problems.
I plugged in my phone and went to shower for 10 minutes.
When I came back, I turned on the screen, and now I have a constant dim flickering over my entire display!
I've restarted twice and the problem persists.
How can I determine if this is a software or hardware issue?
If it is a hardware issue, do I have to remove the root (done about a week or 2 ago) before I send it to Google for a replacement?
Likely software. Some other phones I've had have also had screen flicker. If you do RMA it and it turns on and boots you should probably unroot and relock the boot loader.
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Aoude. said:
I've had my Nexus 4 16GB for almost a month with no problems.
I plugged in my phone and went to shower for 10 minutes.
When I came back, I turned on the screen, and now I have a constant dim flickering over my entire display!
I've restarted twice and the problem persists.
How can I determine if this is a software or hardware issue?
If it is a hardware issue, do I have to remove the root (done about a week or 2 ago) before I send it to Google for a replacement?
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Try flashing another ROM and see what happens. (Make a android backup first). To send it back to Google you're going to need to revert back to stock.
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Update for anyone who might get this problem randomly. I turned the phone of for a little while and then turned it back on and it was fine. I've since switched from stock to CM10.1, and it's still fine.
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Aoude. said:
Update for anyone who might get this problem randomly. I turned the phone of for a little while and then turned it back on and it was fine. I've since switched from stock to CM10.1, and it's still fine.
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Strange, I've got the exact same issue right now... flickering is present in recovery/boot so I thought it maybe hardware failure.. will try CM10 instead of MCR once I've backed up! For reference:
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Did you have something like this too? Did you wipe when to fix the issue?
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Strange, I've got the exact same issue right now... flickering is present in recovery/boot so I thought it maybe hardware failure.. will try CM10 instead of MCR once I've backed up! For reference:
Did you have something like this too? Did you wipe when to fix the issue?
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That's not exactly what mine looked like, the flicker was more of a flashing of the entire screen. That very well could be a hardware issue, but don't take my word for it. I never flashed a ROM or wiped anything to fix the problem. I simply turned the phone off a few times for around 10 or 15 minutes each time, and I just didn't see any more flickering. Hope yours can be fixed this way too
Doesn't look like it, I left it off for about 6 hours, still pretty stuffed. This is definitely hardware... looks like my night just went from bad to worse. :/
Oh that sucks
Hopefully you can get a replacement quickly.
Good luck
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Guys. See the attached pic. Bought Galaxy S4 octa 3 weeks before. Working fine. But suddenly today appeared a small red dot on screen. You can see it besided word wifi. It gets disappeared when screen gets off or if I turn off the mobile. But when screen is On it is clearly visible. What is it? Is it a hardware issue? Has anyone faced the same isdue on any phone. Currently downloading the latest firmware. Wish after updating firmware this issue get vanish. If not then I have to go to svc.
Thanks in advance.
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Unfortunately, it seems that your phone has a dead pixel which is a hardware issue... there are some apps that pretends to wake-up dead pixels but for me it never worked. The only solution was to send it to repair
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Guys. See the attached pic. Bought Galaxy S4 octa 3 weeks before. Working fine. But suddenly today appeared a small red dot on screen. You can see it besided word wifi. It gets disappeared when screen gets off or if I turn off the mobile. But when screen is On it is clearly visible. What is it? Is it a hardware issue? Has anyone faced the same isdue on any phone. Currently downloading the latest firmware. Wish after updating firmware this issue get vanish. If not then I have to go to svc.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi, looks like a stuck pixel on your screen. Use an app from play store that fixes stuck pixel and should fix it.
Something like this >> https://play.google.com/store/apps/...EsImNvbS5odGMuY2hyaXMuYmxhY2tzcG90ZGV0ZWN0Il0.
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kimkim said:
Unfortunately, it seems that your phone has a dead pixel which is a hardware issue... there are some apps that pretends to wake-up dead pixels but for me it never worked. The only solution was to send it to repair
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A dead pixel is black. He has a stuck pixel. This can be fixed with some apps. In case doesn't fix , you can go from where you bought it and replace it, but first give a try to some apps that fix stuck pixels.
Thanks for reply Dean and Kimkim. I have installed that app and run it twice. First time for 10 mins and second time for 30 mins. But no luck. That stuck pixel is still there. Now have to go to service center only.
Btw what is the reason behind happening of this? Any idea?
Thanks & Regards,
Chintan
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chokhu1585 said:
Thanks for reply Dean and Kimkim. I have installed that app and run it twice. First time for 10 mins and second time for 30 mins. But no luck. That stuck pixel is still there. Now have to go to service center only.
Btw what is the reason behind happening of this? Any idea?
Thanks & Regards,
Chintan
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Read here >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defective_pixel
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Read here >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defective_pixel
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I have managed to remove a stuck pixel on my S2 by simply rubbing the screen!
It sounds crazy but someone told me to try it and it worked, it never came back.
Just apply pressure to the screen where the stuck pixel is and keep rubbing, it should disappear.
Obagleyfreer said:
I have managed to remove a stuck pixel on my S2 by simply rubbing the screen!
It sounds crazy but someone told me to try it and it worked, it never came back.
Just apply pressure to the screen where the stuck pixel is and keep rubbing, it should disappear.
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I remember i did this on a old LCD monitor and it worked, but i really wouldn't suggest apply any pressure on s4 screen. They're lots of reports of broken amoled under the glass. So doesn't sound like a good idea. Better to have it replaced for free than to bring it back with broken screen and to be charged for that.
Ok. Thanks everyone. Will go to service center in a day or two to get it replaced.
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I tried rubbing the screen and that stuck pixel disappeared. But it again returns after some time. Tried it 4-5 times already. Why this pixel stuck? Any specific reason.?
Now I have to go svc only.
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So no LED on back for Verizon?

If I have one, mine is not blinking.
It works on mine, no real need for it though.
Wonder if I need to turn it on....Blinking on front....not on back. I have it flipped on screen and nothing.
Make a call and see if it comes on. During the call it should slowly pulsate.
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It's there, it just doesn't have any good options for being used.
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It's there, it just doesn't have any good options for being used.
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Are ya'll able to change those LED colors?
jspradling7 said:
Are ya'll able to change those LED colors?
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For the front, yes
edit: maybe not
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For the front, yes
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Any idea if installed apps show in that list? i.e. can I set a notification for Words with Friends, etc.
(Im starting to realize how spoiled I am with the third party dev options on the Gnex that Im about to replace!)
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Any idea if installed apps show in that list? i.e. can I set a notification for Words with Friends, etc.
(Im starting to realize how spoiled I am with the third party dev options on the Gnex that Im about to replace!)
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Yeah, I got spoiled using Lightflow on my GNex.
How are you seeing the LED options like that screen****?
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big70tom said:
How are you seeing the LED options like that screen****?
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settings->display->notification light
I can get there but I'm too stupid to figure out how to change the colors for each item.
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I can get there but I'm too stupid to figure out how to change the colors for each item.
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I'm sorry, I swore I saw someone else taking about it earlier, perhaps I mis-understood as I also cannot figure it out.
In a way, that makes me feel better. I guess we need root and Lightflow.
jspradling7 said:
In a way, that makes me feel better. I guess we need root and Lightflow.
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We have root, since about 2 hours ago
Namtaru said:
We have root, since about 2 hours ago
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WHAT? verizon root?! WHERE
Two words.... Light Manager. I have different colors set for all of my notifications right now.
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Light flow works fine on mine so far. Not rooted. tried to get access to the back power button light but couldnt get it working
haven't tried lightflow because it never worked on my GS3/GS4, and i only used it on my nexus back when i bought it...mainly bc there was some bad battery drain issues apparently.
wonder if they'll update for the back led?
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haven't tried lightflow because it never worked on my GS3/GS4, and i only used it on my nexus back when i bought it...mainly bc there was some bad battery drain issues apparently.
wonder if they'll update for the back led?
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I think I def had battery issues on my GNex (well I think if I moved it i had battery issues), light manager have those same battery drain issues?

[Q] video lags at muchmovies.org why ??

I just got the note 3 and it lags at my favorite site to stream movies. When I tried it with my mom iPhone it didnt. Is it just that website doesn't work for the note 3? Please help. Thanks
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I just got the note 3 and it lags at my favorite site to stream movies. When I tried it with my mom iPhone it didnt. Is it just that website doesn't work for the note 3? Please help. Thanks
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Come on people give me something why won't it stream the movie clear at muchmovies.org on my note 3 but it will on mu mom's iphone. I'm a noon to this so I don't know how to post or anything just give me some ideas please. Thanks
There are a few things I could have you try, if you were rooted. But since it seems you're not here are a couple of other things you can try.
Go to settings/storage. Click on cache data. Select ok to clear and restart your phone.
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Also long press home, select task manager. Go to RAM tab, and clear memory.
Also, are you on the latest update? What browser are you using?
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muchmovies.com movies lag streaming
Thank you for your advice I'm going to try that and yes my phone is updated with the latest software. What is strange is that it doesn't lag on YouTube it's just seems to be there. But it makes me mad because it's a great site to stream new movies and it works fine on my mom's iphone. I am using Google Chrome when I go to try it. Thanks keep up with ttrying to help the new guy.
I'm using the stock browser and it worked fine on the movie I tried. Great quality, quick loading.
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What the hell! I never knew about this site. So awesome and it's free? This is great!
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Thanks for all the help did a couple things and now it's working I'm glad I showed some people an awesome site but now I need help my flash isn't working of on flashlight app just got the note 3 what's up with that. Please help
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Thanks for all the help did a couple things and now it's working I'm glad I showed some people an awesome site but now I need help my flash isn't working of on flashlight app just got the note 3 what's up with that. Please help
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Flashlight app isn't lighting up the physical camera flash? See if it requires root access to do so, and consider rooting. Rooting = admin access on your phone basically, good to have if you don't care about warranty
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Flashlight app isn't lighting up the physical camera flash? See if it requires root access to do so, and consider rooting. Rooting = admin access on your phone basically, good to have if you don't care about warranty
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I'm sorry I'm new what's rooting I have no idea what your talking about?
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I'm sorry I'm new what's rooting I have no idea what your talking about?
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+rooting
Haha i'm just messing, but yeah you gotta do lots of researching to learn
Check in your widgets for "assistive light". It does what you want without any 3rd party apps.
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Check in your widgets for "assistive light". It does what you want without any 3rd party apps.
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I did that's not working either. ..
Restart your phone. Mine did that and all it needed was a reboot.
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I have the same issue, usually a reboot helps
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Back to muchmovies, has anyone tried the downloading feature? Any issues or do the movies play fine? Is it safe?
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