Hi there,
first of all i apologize for my poor english. Got my Galaxy Nexus for a week and i'm not very excited about ICS. I expected great battery life and a few bugs but i've seen a lot. There's an annoying one : sometime my phone seem to live without my touch. If i'm with keyboard on it starts to type messages like "dajhfhakjerehk" then it go on the home and start open apps randomly without my touch. Seems like the volume bug but different; anyone experiencing this issue ?
I hope that's only software, otherwise i had to bring the phone back to the seller very soon.. I wish that 4.0.3 will be released soon so i can decide if it's software or hardware problem.
Thank you all in advance.
I have the same problem with mine, it doesn't happen often though and I can't reproduce it on queue but I have had my phone for 3 weeks now and it has happened happened several times so it's not just a one time thing.
guidocioni said:
Hi there,
first of all i apologize for my poor english. Got my Galaxy Nexus for a week and i'm not very excited about ICS. I expected great battery life and a few bugs but i've seen a lot. There's an annoying one : sometime my phone seem to live without my touch. If i'm with keyboard on it starts to type messages like "dajhfhakjerehk" then it go on the home and start open apps randomly without my touch. Seems like the volume bug but different; anyone experiencing this issue ?
I hope that's only software, otherwise i had to bring the phone back to the seller very soon.. I wish that 4.0.3 will be released soon so i can decide if it's software or hardware problem.
Thank you all in advance.
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If you're running stock software and this happens frequently I think you should return your device for a new one - sounds like a faulty digitiser to me...
Snoemannen said:
I have the same problem with mine, it doesn't happen often though and I can't reproduce it on queue but I have had my phone for 3 weeks now and it has happened happened several times so it's not just a one time thing.
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So i'm not the only one.. I can't reproduce me as well : sometime not happen for 2 days , sometine twice a day..
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If you're running stock software and this happens frequently I think you should return your device for a new one - sounds like a faulty digitiser to me...
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If it was the digitiser i think that it would stop always, not randomly every 2 o 3 day.. That's my opinion
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If you're running stock software and this happens frequently I think you should return your device for a new one - sounds like a faulty digitiser to me...
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It only happens every other day or even more rarely and it just for a short period so I'm not sure what is doing it.
I also have the more common multi-touch bug after using some 3D games like Heavy Gunner so I'm more inclined to believe that it is something that triggers it similar to that than for the digitizer to be faulty, but that might just be me trying to convince myself that it will be fixed since I don't want to go through the hassle to replace the phone.
Hopefully google will release the next update again soon, be it 4.0.2 again or .3 or whatever, I'm still on ad yakjuxw with 4.0.1 so I was going to wait untill I get the update before I take any action.
Snoemannen said:
It only happens every other day or even more rarely and it just for a short period so I'm not sure what is doing it.
I also have the more common multi-touch bug after using some 3D games like Heavy Gunner so I'm more inclined to believe that it is something that triggers it similar to that than for the digitizer to be faulty, but that might just be me trying to convince myself that it will be fixed since I don't want to go through the hassle to replace the phone.
Hopefully google will release the next update again soon, be it 4.0.2 again or .3 or whatever, I'm still on ad yakjuxw with 4.0.1 so I was going to wait untill I get the update before I take any action.
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me too , let's wait
It's all about the 4.0.1. I had that issue before, now it works fine with 4.0.2. Just update and that problem will disappear.
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I have the exact same problem, and I must say I am so relieved to see it's just a software bug! Thanks, Rilazi
sorry for bumping this thread but the issue it's very annoying.. I can't even use my phone, it start doing things himself!! How can i do ?
Guys, I was all set to get a new 32gb Nexus 7....the reviews are great, and then I start reading about the issues.
After a bit more reading, I'm left wondering if its such a good idea? I read that Google released an update, then I also read that it didn't always fix things for people?
So the questions I guess are, Do you own one? Have you had a problem? Is it now fixed by the update? Maybe you've never had any problems?
Would you recommend getting one? I don't wanna spend out on something that I'll regret.
Thanks guys.
I've had mine since the first weekend of availability and it's lived up to all my expectations and then some, you're just buying the usual support vocal minority, sume have legit issue, noisy are just being nitpicky
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Thanks, this is what I'm trying to determine...if its just a few people shouting loud, or a big issue affecting a lot.
Thanks for your reply.
Mine worked 100% out of the box, no light bleed, no multi-touch issues, no GPS issues. Updates have installed perfectly. I am running stock deodexed + root + TWRP + Elemental X 1.1 Kernel. Couldn't be happier with my purchase. :good:
I know a lot of people have reported the GPS issues and the touch issues, but I've never experienced them myself. I bought mine the day it was released, 32gb model.
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Thanks, this is what I'm trying to determine...if its just a few people shouting loud, or a big issue affecting a lot.
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My suggestion is you buy from a place with a reasonable return policy.
We have no idea whether this is a 1%, 5%, 10% or more problem. Even if it were a 20% problem you would still have a huge number of people without issues, but from a product standpoint it would be very bad.
In my personal experience GPS is completely fixed on multiple units with the JSS15Q firmware.
Multi-touch is hit or miss, many units either got multi-touch fixed or saw no improvement. Some saw things get worse. You can see from the changelog history of the touchscreen firmware that they have been making various changes to address the issues, so the issues are real and acknowledged in some part.
Changelog for touchscreen firmware is available here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44954563#post44954563
As to the random reboots, IMO there are 2 issues, one is a hardware issue and the other is one or more software issues. The hardware issue is more rare, but if you have it, it will be difficult to avoid the reboots, unless Google/Asus can find a software workaround for the problem.
With respect to the software reboot issues, you can usually avoid them by avoiding a "trigger" app. Some folks usage just never triggers the problem. Some people trigger it when using chrome. For others it is some other app. Usually when you stop using the trigger app the software reboots go away.
You need to make the decision for yourself. There will be lots of people saying no problem and lots of people saying they got multiple units all with issues.
I bought the 32gb. Works flawlessly, I got it a week and half ago.
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GET ONE
I would say go for it, you are always going to have issues with most anything. Just buy from a retailer with a good return policy, I own the nexus 7 2012 and the nexus 7 2013 , no issues here, awesome devices.
Thanks guys. Sfhub, you make some good points....think I will buy from a large high street store, rather than online.
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sfhub said:
My suggestion is you buy from a place with a reasonable return policy.
We have no idea whether this is a 1%, 5%, 10% or more problem. Even if it were a 20% problem you would still have a huge number of people without issues, but from a product standpoint it would be very bad.
In my personal experience GPS is completely fixed on multiple units with the JSS15Q firmware.
Multi-touch is hit or miss, many units either got multi-touch fixed or saw no improvement. Some saw things get worse. You can see from the changelog history of the touchscreen firmware that they have been making various changes to address the issues, so the issues are real and acknowledged in some part.
Changelog for touchscreen firmware is available here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44954563#post44954563
As to the random reboots, IMO there are 2 issues, one is a hardware issue and the other is one or more software issues. The hardware issue is more rare, but if you have it, it will be difficult to avoid the reboots, unless Google/Asus can find a software workaround for the problem.
With respect to the software reboot issues, you can usually avoid them by avoiding a "trigger" app. Some folks usage just never triggers the problem. Some people trigger it when using chrome. For others it is some other app. Usually when you stop using the trigger app the software reboots go away.
You need to make the decision for yourself. There will be lots of people saying no problem and lots of people saying they got multiple units all with issues.
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i think mine is definitely, hardware, maybe , cuz of user error, ie, bad dirty flashing of zips, i dont' want to start all over fresh again, too many apps/settings to revert back (yes call me lazy sob)
most of the reboots happen when im clicking on an app with wifi on , but one of my last reboots, it just just rebooted out of the blue, i didn't even touch the tablet, but i seen it reboot!
Not sure, really, whether I have/had problems or not. Got mine over the weekend. During my initial playing, I did not notice any touch issues. The GPS would lock, but I didn't have time to take it anywhere for long enough to be sure if it would stay locked for a long period of time. Almost immediately (1 day) I got the JSS15Q OTA update. The GPS DOES seem to lock a bit faster, and I seem to be seeing more satellites than before -- it could be my imagination, though. Still no touch issues that I can see.
New Nexus 7 (then) past issues, (now), Cool TAB!
phab3k said:
I know a lot of people have reported the GPS issues and the touch issues, but I've never experienced them myself. I bought mine the day it was released, 32gb model.
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I HAD issues out of the box. Waited for the first update from Google, rebooted once after. Took forever to get the screen to respond to any kind of tap. Rebooted a couple of times and was able to get somewhat R E A S O N A B L E response out of the screen. GPS would work for all of 2 minutes and then shut down. No problems with Wi-Fi.
That was then, along came update: JSS15Q! All is happy in Nexus land. GPS is strong and works flawlessly even in the darkest center of my house! Screen is responsive my fingers are happy.
APPS? That is another matter, remember, even with a stock Nexus 7 fhd you are on the bleeding edge meaning that many apps found on Google Play may fail. Live with it until either the app is updated, ***** at the (no don't *****, contact the developer and kindly tell him/her your problem; or find another app that works for now.
Games? Heh, that is a real crapshoot. If it won't function, move on.
This is one hell of a tablet with excellent video, good sound, fast processing. Short of it not being the size of my 60" monitor (TV) I can read everything with these 78 year old eyes!
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Guys, just wanted to say thanks for all the posts. You help me make up my mind, and gave some sound advice.
I've took the plunge and brought the 32gb model (from a big high street retailer), and I have to say....what a cracking little tablet this thing is, I am really impressed with it. I have not had any issues with it, so I seem to be one of the lucky ones....either that or they have fixed the issues by the time we got them in the UK.
I do feel for all the people who had problems though, its a nightmare when these thing happen. Theres no doubt there has been or are some issues out there, one thing with a Nexus device I guess is it is patched fast if its sw...obviously hw is a different issue.
Looking forward to enjoying this device now, if I can get on it....have to wrestle it off the wife and kids first!
......thanks again guys.
Pete.
Just got my 32gb Nexus today in the UK. Only thing I have noticed is that tap and hold on screen is slow to react. Can take a couple of trys before it works. Sometimes taping an app is slow to open. Running stock and latest update. Only change made is to use Nova as the launcher.
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To Wugfresh Re: Toolkit
This is a followup to my 2 confusing Twitter's I made it worse by referencing Nexus 4 and 7 so I will stick to 7 (mostly). I now realize that lurking has its penalties since I need 9 posts after this before I can post this in the relevant thread (with a nostalgic tear for the days we welcomed all comers and left our doors unlocked).
I bought an N7 FHD (2nd gen) and rooted it after the 4.3 auto update soft bricked (right term of art?) it. I used the other toolkit to restore it to JDQ39 factory unrooted. Then it installed JSS15J. Today it tried to do an update and (presumably) it failed because of rooting. That build is no longer on the developer's website and has been replaced by JSS15Q. I would never presume to call myself a developer but my first modem was a 300 baud acoustic coupler and I have a 5 1/2" floppy disks older then most of you and it's actually floppy. ROFL.
Back to reality, on the Nexus 4, I could not discern how to upgrade to the latest Y build but I did manage to restore it to factory settings and Google handled the rest, You were kind enough to add JSS15J to your toolkit for the Nexus 4 but it is not available (in your drop-down) for the Nexus 7. I figured that if you made JSS15J available for the N7 I could restore the N7 to a factory fresh un-rooted one and Google could update it to JSS15Q. In the alternative you might guide me to how I could go from JSS15J to JSS15Q. I am certainly not in your league but this is not my first rodeo and I cannot tell you how grateful I am for your efforts. Your toolkit saved my Nexus 4 from the 2 week wait during which Google might have told me rooting voids the warranty or just have left me phone-less till they returned it.
Again thank you especially, and to all the others here who light candles in the darkness for each other and the rest of us pilgrims. A tip of my fedora to ya. Never forget one definition of a pioneer is someone with an arrow in their back.
Much of the time I am as confused as a baby in a topless bar who said, "What do you mean this is not a lunchroom, what else could it be?"
My suggestion is to keep root, grab the latest carbon ROM, the elemental 1.1 kernel and you should be all set. They already have the updates From G in them and they work superb.
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Do you own one?
Yes, from day one.
Have you had a problem?
Yes, GPS and the touchscreen grounding issue.
Is it now fixed by the update?
Yes, GPS seems fixed.
No, grounding issue may be worse. Works fins as long as I'm holding it. Placing it causes touches to become sporadic.
Maybe you've never had any problems?
I wish...
Would you recommend getting one?
Yes, it still a FANTASTIC device and many have no issues. If you do return it right away until you get one without issues.
I spoke too soon....at first I thought everything was ok....then I began to notice when I was typing that sometimes it would come out as gibberish. I thought nothing of it as we all make typos now and then, then I noticed that press and hold didn't always register (sometimes takes a few goes). I downloaded the multi-touch test from play and to my horror it's all over the place (compared it against my note 2), this is with the latest update. After reading around a bit more, I'm beginning to think these touch screen issues are hardware....and that it's more widespread than people think. Will be exchanging it for another one, hopefully fair better second time.
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madpete said:
Will be exchanging it for another one, hopefully fair better second time.
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Before you return, perhaps you could try this thread:
Take that multi-touch! Fix and lock in what works for YOU regardless of updates
sfhub said:
Before you return, perhaps you could try this thread:
Take that multi-touch! Fix and lock in what works for YOU regardless of updates
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Hey man, thanks for the reply.
I opted for the swap out because I don't want to loose the warranty, which I believe you would if you unlocked it?
I bought from PC World / Currys so the swap was no hassle.
Using the new one now, its testing better and typing and "hold and drag" is working much better (although hold and drag still isn't 100%, it's now acceptable to me).
I tested before and after the update, the observation I made is that the update seems to dull down the touch screen a little. It became slightly less responsive after the update than before, but hasn't really affected the usability on this one....although I think I prefered it pre update.
Anyone else having issues with their Nexus 7 2013 not responding to touch or slow to respond after the latest software update? Mine was working beautifully before the update. Now it will work for a few minutes then the touch doesn't respond like it should and usually after awhile it freezes. I need to hold down the power button for awhile to restart it.
Any help? Thank you.
mjb347 said:
Anyone else having issues with their Nexus 7 2013 not responding to touch or slow to respond after the latest software update? Mine was working beautifully before the update. Now it will work for a few minutes then the touch doesn't respond like it should and usually after awhile it freezes. I need to hold down the power button for awhile to restart it.
Any help? Thank you.
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Yes
Give us some info of your model 16,32 what date is your box 6,7,8 2013 what version you go from before your problem was it JWR66N ?
I'm getting so tired of people running around saying mine doesn't work or I'm having problems. People start telling us some INFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! about your crap.
The ones I really hate is the ones that say I just updated mine and it works great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bull crap I know better.
Works great hahahaha , you better start testing longer. Or take your freaken hand off the unit or unplug it.
When you go through 5 solid products without a good one there is not a perfect one out there. The odds are terrible.
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Give us some info of your model 16,32 what date is your box 6,7,8 2013 what version you go from before your problem was it JWR66N ?
I'm getting so tired of people running around saying mine doesn't work or I'm having problems. People start telling us some INFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! about your crap.
The ones I really hate is the ones that say I just updated mine and it works great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bull crap I know better.
Works great hahahaha , you better start testing longer. Or take your freaken hand off the unit or unplug it.
When you go through 5 solid products without a good one there is not a perfect one out there. The odds are terrible.
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Model: K008(NEXUS7 ASUS)
Date: 2013.06
Kernel Version:
3.4.0-g6537a16
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Wed Aug 14 11:00:30 PDT 2013
Build Number JSS15Q
Can't remember the build before. Whatever that version was before JSS15Q
Thanks!
Mine is worse after the update. I had to remove the screen protector to fix. I especially had problems with single touch not responding. Weird because I had no problems with the screen protector before the update.
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Mine is worse after the update. I had to remove the screen protector to fix. I especially had problems with single touch not responding. Weird because I had no problems with the screen protector before the update.
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Maybe because you used the Nexus 7 update on your Galaxy Nexus?
Same here. Bought my unit day 1 from Amazon. No problems before the update. Flashed Build 9 CM Kanged (from build 3) with the fixes merged, and touch went to hell.
I loaded a nandroid of 15J, updated to 15Q OTA, same issues. Once you update to 15Q, there is no turning back.
No matter what I load, its boinked. It works for the most part but the keyboard freaks out. It completely stops taking inputs for 1-2 seconds, problems pinch/zooming, keyboard randomly inserting characters, etc
Worked fine before with my SP. Now its annoying.
If not just you.
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Hi
I've just bought a nexus 7 after returning my useless surface rt,I was a bit wary of getting one because of the various issues,like ghost touches etc.
But I took the dive and got one,I've checked the screen with yamtt and all seems OK,touchwood.
After using the nexus for an hour or so an update message popped up asking me to update to the latest version ,it doesn't give any details on the update,just that it will bring fixes and improvements etc.
I just keep thinking,if it ain't broke don't fix,I'm on build JWR66N,any advice on weather I should update would be appreciated,I've read a few posts about people updating then experiencing problems where there was none before.
Cheers in advance.
Not updating is never a good idea, just update I've had no problems with any of the updates
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Nope. We all buy nexus devices to stay on old defunct version of the Android OS...Never update. Everything gets better with age...
/Sarcasm
Well I updated my Nexus 7,it put build JSS15Q on my device,from having zero problems, I've now got the touchscreen issue.
Knew I shouldn't have updated
Hi,
I just wanted to ask how many tablets really have problems.
Lots of people here tell about screen bleeding or screen separation.
But: How many tablets do really have issues?
It would be kind of you to leave your vote on the poll, just so we get an idea "1/10 or 1/100".
Regards
user
PS: Sorry for the typo in the poll. Could a mod fix that? Thanks.
user822 said:
Hi,
I just wanted to ask how many tablets really have problems.
Lots of people here tell about screen bleeding or screen separation.
But: How many tablets do really have issues?
It would be kind of you to leave your vote on the poll, just so we get an idea "1/10 or 1/100".
Regards
user
PS: Sorry for the typo in the poll. Could a mod fix that? Thanks.
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Would be impossible to get an accurate response. Most people come to forums to complain whereas you won't hear anything from people who are happy with their device.
For comparison I replaced 4 Nexus 7 2012s for screen lift then eventually gave up. With my Nexus 7 2013 I see no issues yet.
I got 5 replacements and got my refund.
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All I had werewere mild touchscreen issues (nexus 7 2013) and those were cleaned up with sfhub's drivers.
Touchscreen problem
Talking about problems, I haven't had any of the common multitouch problems, but every once in a while, I get a random touch that's not detected.
Is this a common problem or is it only me?
I have Paranoid Android ROM and Faux kernel, but the problem was there even before I rooted...
I don't remember experiencing issues when I first got it but definitely noticed it after the OTA update.
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Talking about problems, I haven't had any of the common multitouch problems, but every once in a while, I get a random touch that's not detected.
Is this a common problem or is it only me?
I have Paranoid Android ROM and Faux kernel, but the problem was there even before I rooted...
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Doesn't hurt to try ts10 firmware and reflash OS. You don't have to wipe data but definitely clear cache. That's what resolved virtually all the introduced issues.
I have sent my Nexus 7 2013 to service center for four times...
1st time: dead pixel in the middle of the screen
2nd time: rear case cracked due to screen replacement in the 1st time
3rd time: Mic is not working
4th time: Mic is working but only a little sound can be recorded
Coming: Screen light bleed at the top and I am still thinking to take it repair again or not.....
Conclusion: Garbage QC and service
I bought my Nexus 7 in August from Best Buy.
And it's running like a champ since day 1. No replacements for me.
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