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[Q] Strange screen behavior

Sometimes the screen of my Galaxy Nexus freaks out; it behaves as if I'm touching the screen repeatedly while I'm not. It does not happen a lot, but I think it mostly occurs after pulling down the notification menu and touching a notification message there.
I have tried to reproduce this behavior (camera ready so I can video the screen of my GN), so far no luck. Anybody else experienced this?

Of course, as soon as I'm in bed and have put my camera away I experienced the issue again.
Will try again this evening.

That really sounds like a faulty screen I'm sorry to say. I had a similar issue with my HD2 two years ago, had to send it for replacement.

Hmmm I hope not. Since it's very hard to reproduce I doubt I can prove it in order to get a replacement.

It happens to me only when I'm charging the device. Do you use custom ROM? I'm suspecting that right now.

Nope, stock rom. I haven't even rooted it yet.

Finally caught it on video! It's not very focused but it clearly shows my problem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5_tUcosrtQ&feature=youtu.be
I don't think its a hardware problem because I'm mostly experiencing this problem at home. Today at work I used the phone the whole day without encountering this behavior. I'm 15 minutes home and the problem pops up again. Difference? At home the phone is connected to my WiFi. Any thoughts?

Does it happen when you're not holding the phone? I've had anomalies happen before when the phone is on table and not in my hand before. Or could be faulty driver for touchscreen chip.
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@rbiter said:
Does it happen when you're not holding the phone? I've had anomalies happen before when the phone is on table and not in my hand before. Or could be faulty driver for touchscreen chip.
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No, it does not happen spontaneously. I happens when I'm using the phone.

I've read some threads for other devices concerning exact the same issue. There were opinions that it could be due to the static charge that gathers on the sensor.
Possible solution could be:
1) discharge the phone
2) remove the battery and wait for about 10-12 hours.
Try it may be it ill help you.

stopdogs said:
I've read some threads for other devices concerning exact the same issue. There were opinions that it could be due to the static charge that gathers on the sensor.
Possible solution could be:
1) discharge the phone
2) remove the battery and wait for about 10-12 hours.
Try it may be it ill help you.
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Sounds like a longshot, but I will try it anyway. Thanks!

Reflash the phone with stock images and do a wipe if it still persits exchange it asap
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noobdeagle said:
Reflash the phone with stock images and do a wipe if it still persits exchange it asap
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The phone has a stock image. Also it's not rooted and I haven't touched the bootloader either.

Galaxy Nexus thinks it's charging when not?

Hello, I have a CDMA GNex running build 36. At random points through the day I find my screen turning on because my phone thinks it is changing. The odd thing is its is not even plugged in. I just was wondering if you guys think it is a hardware issue or if it's just my ROM or Kernel. Any Tips on how to fix this issue are appreciated.
Thanks
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*UPDATE* Found that a battery pull solved the problem on my phone (or at least for now), never reverted back to stock. I had it charge for 20 or so minutes then unplugged the charger and it seemed to recognize it was no longer charging, thanks for the help again guys. If at first the battery pull doesn't work, wait a day and try it again (i pulled it 2 different days)

Any takers? If it is a hardware issue i want to fix it ASAP before my warranty is up!

I have it too, wipe doesn't help. I will try flash a stock rom..

dymex said:
I have it too, wipe doesn't help. I will try flash a stock rom..
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i've found myself at 99% when it's plugged in and it won't charge anymore. not sure if it's a hardware thing or a rom thing. it's intermittent though... haven't found a fix yet...

Please share what you find out after you revert back!
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When the screen comes on, does it say "Charging"? I am using Text Plus for my messaging, and I had to uncheck a setting to turn on the screen when I received a notification. Are you sure it isn't an app that is turning the screen on?

tokuzumi said:
When the screen comes on, does it say "Charging"? I am using Text Plus for my messaging, and I had to uncheck a setting to turn on the screen when I received a notification. Are you sure it isn't an app that is turning the screen on?
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Absolutely positive, when going into the battery stats, on the lock screen, and the icon on the top all show that the phone is charging, I seemed to notice it after I flashed the paranoid android ROM. Since then I have reverted back to AOKP and the issue is still there. I may restore stock, and if it persists I'll delete superuser APK. and run it over to Verizon while I still have the warranty. If anyone can tell me if is a hardware or software problem it would help me figure out the problem.
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Hydera5 said:
Absolutely positive, when going into the battery stats, on the lock screen, and the icon on the top all show that the phone is charging, I seemed to notice it after I flashed the paranoid android ROM. Since then I have reverted back to AOKP and the issue is still there. I may restore stock, and if it persists I'll delete superuser APK. and run it over to Verizon while I still have the warranty. If anyone can tell me if is a hardware or software problem it would help me figure out the problem.
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I've seen a similar issue where the device will not charge while connected to power. A reboot will resolve the issue but, for obvious reasons, this is less than optimal.
Is there any way to identify what application (since this only changed recently) might be causing the issue?
Thanks!
M

Oh come on!! Don't people use the search function anymore!?!? See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676711 or the other 20-30 threads regarding this issue.
Basically, you need to replace your USB charging board, and Samsung will claim water damage and make you pay for the whole repair...

Let's say for just a second that I didn't run any searches (which I did, not only here but Google as well) and have misinterpreted issue (where the device stops charging after a few moments, but only when the OS is running) and it is actually a hardware issue, how does being condescending help or encourage others to post here?

Sorry, I'm not targeting you. I'm just not okay with people creating new threads instead of contributing in existing threads regarding the exact same issues.

MJMcMahon said:
Let's say for just a second that I didn't run any searches (which I did, not only here but Google as well) and have misinterpreted issue (where the device stops charging after a few moments, but only when the OS is running) and it is actually a hardware issue, how does being condescending help or encourage others to post here?
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Problem solved (sorta) i called customer care and they said that it was a "common problem" and usually was a result of using a charger other than the one that came with the phone... Long story short they are sending me a new one, new post here if you are still in the helping mood (;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26729008#post26729008

This issue just started happening on my Galaxy Nexus last week. I just called Verizon and explained what was going. I told the rep I hard reset the phone and it still occurs. He said it was a known issue and overnight ed a replacement. If you're having this issue Verizon seems very aware of it.

I had the same issue .... for me it went away with the newer CM builds [VZW].

Hydera5 said:
Hello, I have a CDMA GNex running build 36. At random points through the day I find my screen turning on because my phone thinks it is changing. The odd thing is its is not even plugged in. I just was wondering if you guys think it is a hardware issue or if it's just my ROM or Kernel. Any Tips on how to fix this issue are appreciated.
Thanks
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
*UPDATE* Found that a battery pull solved the problem on my phone (or at least for now), never reverted back to stock. I had it charge for 20 or so minutes then unplugged the charger and it seemed to recognize it was no longer charging, thanks for the help again guys. If at first the battery pull doesn't work, wait a day and try it again (i pulled it 2 different days)
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Mine just started doing this yesterday. Tried a couple of battery pulls but it still seems to think it's constantly charging. When it starts flopping back and forth between charging and discharging the phone becomes unusable. I'm just wondering if the battery pull was a permanent fix for you or did you have to send it in eventually?

Need help!!! Is my galaxy nexus dead???

hi everyone
last night i was just using my gnexus as usual, then all of a sudden the device just freezes and then proceed to emit a loud noise, like a "buuuzzz" nonstop..i coundt turn it off through the pwer button so i decided to remove the battery..reinsert it, and then can't turn it on again..
tried to conect to pc, the device is not recognized..
cant power on with the charger plugged in..tried another charger, no success
meanwhile i'm trying to put the battery on an external charger to see if its an issue with the battery itself..
i'm starting to think that my nexus is dead..
please if someone cound help me, it would be much appreciated. thx in advance!!!
sorry for my broken english, i'm from brazil

So it doesn't vibrate or anything? You can't get into bootloader? No Odin?
If no, then try OMAP flashing. I never did it, so I don't quite know about it, but apparently this saved some good amount of people with the hard bricking.

Do you have the ability to give it a try with another battery?

Manatee Burger said:
Do you have the ability to give it a try with another battery?
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Not in the moment, but the battery just runs fine with an external charger. But i'll try to find another one available..
The thing that really bothers me is the no response when plugged to the pc. Am i mistaken, or it should beep when connected through usb(without the battery)?
have the device for TWO months..wow...

kyokeun1234 said:
So it doesn't vibrate or anything? You can't get into bootloader? No Odin?
If no, then try OMAP flashing. I never did it, so I don't quite know about it, but apparently this saved some good amount of people with the hard bricking.
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no vibration at all
tried to get into bootloader, again no success

I had Similar issue with another phone. It was hardware related. Were you overclocked? Running custom Rom?
Are you under warranty?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760787
This is relevant to your interests...

Yeah I recently had something similar happen. Taking the battery out and plugging it into the computer did the trick and it booted back up. Something to try anyway.

gagb1967 said:
I had Similar issue with another phone. It was hardware related. Were you overclocked? Running custom Rom?
Are you under warranty?
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Never messed with the clockspeed, however yes i'm using a custom Rom. Actually i've been using this for 3 days, no problems whatsoever. until now..do u think that's the cause? The phone is literally dead by now. Thats REALLY depressing. and the loud noise when it froze before it completely stopped working.. unbelievable

Jubakuba said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760787
This is relevant to your interests...
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thanks for the link, although nothing happens when i plug the phone to the computer.

If it's dead go ahead and exchange of in warranty. The buzzing sound is a chip frying.
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thx for the reply everyone!
So the strangest thing happened. i left the battery in the external charger for a full day..when a took it off and put it in the phone, pressed the pwr button with no sucess...nothing again...tried a couple of times..and yet nothing
five minutes later ,on a last ditch effort, pushed the pwer button once more and..FINALLY ! the thing wakes up..booted normaly, like nothing happened.
today when the battery runs out again(on about 2 %) i turned it off and connected the usb cable to charge in my work's pc..now again the same thing happens, phone is dead again. tried with 2 different cables..battery is already in the external charger, gonna try again tomorrow..
starting to think the problem is in the usb connector or the battery itself..but at least my biggest fear(fried phone) seems less likely

This link might (or might not) have relevance to your situation. Thought I'd post it on the chance that it does, and because the information seems unique and unavailable elsewhere.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756097
Real Cause of The Galaxy Nexus turning itself off at random

strumcat said:
This link might (or might not) have relevance to your situation. Thought I'd post it on the chance that it does, and because the information seems unique and unavailable elsewhere.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756097
Real Cause of The Galaxy Nexus turning itself off at random
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thx for the link mate
Yeah, this really apears to be the most logical source of the issue..such a shame, i was really having a great time with this phone.
Re-inserted the battery fully charged and it's not turning on, tried 50x times alrealdy.
gonna call samsung later and see what will unfold..i'´ll post an update as soon as this situation is sorted out.

[NOT solved] Aokp JB thinks is charging, but it's NOT

My phone (GSM galaxy nexus on aokp JB build 1) was fine till I got a message from GOOGLE MANAGER that I got an update (aokp JB build 22).
I updated and got a Phantom charging problem.
Fix #1: tried fixing permissions (rom manager and CWM)
Fix#2
Wiped thru CWM, and reinstalled the rom and gapps (07/26)
Fix#3:
Tried other gapps (inverted)
No help at all. Can anyone please help. The phone keeps on thinking it's being charged (and waking for no reason). Battery life has gone down the drain.
PS, I had issues with Google home, and the camera before. They are fixed now
EDIT: the problem was not caused by dirt in the port. It now chosen to refuse charging, sometimes. I think the port has shorted
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Clean charging port.

Thanks for answering my question. I've cleaned the hell out of the port, and it's kinda odd seeing as this started with installing the rom (without connecting the phone)
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wirelessFREAK said:
Thanks for answering my question. I've cleaned the hell out of the port, and it's kinda odd seeing as this started with installing the rom (without connecting the phone)
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Well the problem is in the charging port and not in the rom...I can assure you of that much.
It's hardware related.
Install something else if you're doubtful.

Thanks for the assurance.
I'm open to all ideas, whether on how to clean the port, or another course of action
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Had the same problem and samsung service replaced the charging port.
So clean it. If it doesnt help - bring it to your warranty service.
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I truly thank you guys for your replies. The charge port seemed clean, and the issue only started after a rom install, but in the end, IT WAS FROM A DIRTY PORT
I got a needle (don't know what size, but it was 3/10 ml) And cleaned my "clean" port. That fixed it.
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Nope
It still suffers from the problem, now it sometimes refuses to charge
Sent from gsm gn aokp st abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz (for reference only)

Just get a external battery charger and extra charger and Ignore the notification, or get a new one by complaining to some company lol
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wirelessFREAK said:
Nope
It still suffers from the problem, now it sometimes refuses to charge
Sent from gsm gn aokp st abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz (for reference only)
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Its a pretty-known problem. The USB port got broken. So, here is the only one solution: nearest service center. Its a hardware problem. If you still not sure about it - try to reflash to another custom and check. I'm 100% sure, the problem will exists.

Not the hardware
Feinar said:
Its a pretty-known problem. The USB port got broken. So, here is the only one solution: nearest service center. Its a hardware problem. If you still not sure about it - try to reflash to another custom and check. I'm 100% sure, the problem will exists.
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Just installed aokp for the first time and ran into this issue. I noticed it when I inserted my phone into my desktop dock with the pogo pins so I know with100% certainty, its not the usb port. Happens when I plug it into the usb port also so my guess is it is the rom because it was working fine with the vicious jelly bean rom. Just my input.

You got it right. It got fixed with an update in AOKP
Sent from gsm GN running AOKP on the ST network, just while I wait till I my N4 comes

[Q] Dafuq's going on with my battery?

Hey Guys, i got my Nexus here in my hand. I love that phone but mine has a really annoying "bug": If i charge it, it charges normally, everythings fine. But if i unplug it, it says for about 5 minutes that its charging. Okay then, but later, the charging symbol starts to "flash". So it lights up the locked screen and sucks my battery down. I had that issue with all ROMs i ever had on my phone. (Srock 4.0.4, Stock 4.1.2, Parandroid, MIUI, CM10.1).
So im out of ideas. Can someone help pls?
Greets!
BTW, excuse me for my bad english please ;P

Was this issue happening since the time you bought your phone or only recently? Which kernel are you running?

If this is an issue with all Roms I'd pop in a buddies battery if available. If you don't see the problem go away it's got to be a hardware problem = insurance claim if you've got insurance...
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Clean your USB port on the nexus.
Beamed from my Maguro.

USB port issue. Plenty of threads on this

Gonna Try that.
Thanks Guys, gonna try that out.