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[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Letitride:
+1 here, OMG - and I wasn't freaking out when mine started doing that - I could've sworn that the hardware and/or Rom itself was "infected" with spyware and/or we had a serious security breach behind our firewalled Fios connection, that it was picking up either infrared and/or bluetooth commands as if someone had breached the wireless router into the N7 and took over it. It was an open boxed one from local Staples, 16G WiFi model with 4.1.2 preloaded - supposed to be brand new returned by customer, never setup (yeah, right - the Tech support behind their in-store counter probably just did a master reset & reloaded the firmware) that I got dirt cheap with a 10% discount (too good to be true.)

Screen was laggy, partially responsive and just functioning strangely, GPS way-off, cannot unlock it at times - very frustrating & expecting much better quality control - upgraded to stock 4.2. and it seemed to be better but not really (after flashing brand new factory image) - tried at least 7 or 8 highest rated custom Rom (settled on CustomRom 4.2 with Bricked Kernel as it was most stable among all)

Finally gave up as I'm still within 14 days return/exchange policy for the holidays, support counter say every 1 out 5 N7 were getting returned to them with issues (WOW) - anyway, they are completely out of stock now for 16GB model, not even open boxed ones so I settled for paying the price difference & getting the 32GB WiFi model, new in box & never opened - 4.1.2 - what a difference. Problems solved, no more "remote access" or screens jumping/moving around on its own - responsive screen & accurate GPS quick locking, etc. - unlocked Bootloader & Rooted it, freezed the upgrade reminder within Google framework & ditched the Chrome browser for Boat Browser, setup Flash Player 11.x and freezed "Currents" & a few other apps that I don't use, including Wallet & "NFC" - everything is working as it should be - just like our rooted HTC smartphones. This weekend, I get to customize it a bit more for gaming & playing videos using Flash along with Youtube ...

While I was inside Staples store yesterday, another "eldery" gentleman was making a big fuzz about problems with his N7, and, I can only imagine his frustration - at least I had a good idea of what's going on, still got plenty of catching up on the N7 here on XDA.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alimhaque98:
Mine is from the first batch so it has screen lift, screen creak and one dead pixel.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vidd:
I checked my Nexus 7's SSN today and it starts with CBOK. I'm happy enough with the screen quality and everything, but is there anything I should know in regards to this batch and screenlift?

Thanks in advance. :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swisstourist:
Hi all

Mine is from juin 2012.6k

After 3 months screen got lift. And one speaker blown.

fixed speaker by twisting the connector, at least it works now on one speaker. And for the screen I placed aluminium blister under the screen. Not directly under the screen but 2 levels under....

Seems to have fixed my problem now.

I just get a slight opening when I close the back cover.

And I removed the foam too.

I m not in the USA, and would cost me too much to send it for repair.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ucubz:
I have CBOK too. no problem so far, and I hope nothing will come.. :D
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vidd:
I had a proper look last night and I noticed that the left side is just slightly above the bezel, by 1mm or less. I hope that's not indicative of screen lift...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jon7701:
Can anyone tell if screen leak from the bottom right corner and the upper middle are normal? Here is 2 picture from a completly black background. Also if i apply medium-light pressure to bottom part i get the ripple effect on the lcd. Also those pictures are kinda exaggerated by the camera, but the first one is really exaggerated. The first image is on max brightness and the 2nd one is on about 1/3 brightness. Should i return this for warrenty?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ck007:
No problem with my nexus 7 WiFi, it's all ok :)

Inviato dal mio Nexus 4 con Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stiggosaurus:
Picked up a Nexus 7 32GB last night from GameStop. Really didn't like the idea of getting one there, but all my local Staples stores seemed to be out of stock and I tend to be kind of impatient. :) Anyhow, got it home and fired it up and just couldn't shake the feeling that the bottom half of the screen seems rather fuzzy and out of focus. I had a Nexus 7 16GB that I bought the day they were released back in June/July, and I don't recall noticing anything like that then.

Have there been issues with crispness or clarity with these screens? I know that washed out colors has been a common complaint, but I don't see much of anything about what I'm seeing.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] magalaxy:
Bought my Nexus 7 the first week of January and within a few days I noticed a screen flicker. I use it primarily as an e-reader and read with the screen brightness set low so it's annoying enough that I sent it in for a replacement. Also, it is starting to heat up very quickly when I play a game where as a couple days ago it almost never got warm.

SSN begins with CAOK.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0145ethan:
Well I bought my first one. It turned out to have screen lifting. So i sent it in to asus. They then sent me the same one back with a new screen. The screen has 5 dead pixels and minor light bleed. Theres some real quality for ya huh? (Sarcasm)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Radegast_rus:
Lol. My nexus 7 does not discharging. It shows 100% battery level last three days. Before that nexus halted when the battery level was 61%(51, 40, 30 & etc).

I think, it is issue for ASUSTek support, isn't it?

Ps: i charge it only with the native charger.

Sorry for grammar errors
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frobthebuilder:
Does anyone else have problems with really bad touch accuracy? This is my attempt at drawing straight lines. I even used a stylus.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freddy0872:
Looks great to me! Can't get much better with out using a ruler! :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r0zj0k3r:
what app are you using? and what stylus?

Here's what I did with sketch book pro, there's a free one too. Doesn't look too bad to me. I'm using a cheapy stylus I bought from Amazon, don't remember the name but it has a micro fiber tip so it glides extra smooth. And it was like $10. Bare in mind, I didn't try very hard but these lines are much smoother. I've tired a few drawing apps and I would guess it's the way the app renders the the lines as you draw them, and not so much the Nexus 7. If you want a decent drawing app, I highly recommend sketch book.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yoda200:
mine has kind of a dead pixel... it changes colors alright, but when i place my nexus under some angle, i can see how it is brighter than the others...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergej_7:
can you guys check your nexi and tell me if yours squeak (make a plasticy noise) when you push above the nexus logo on the backside? i can push anywhere on the backside and there is no sound, only above the nexus logo comes a sound like something is wrong inside

CB0K
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottx .:
Mine has some spongeness on the left side.

Also some light bleeding.

This is all normal, sadly enough.

Crappy gnex picture. Sorry.

Edit: btw its two weeks old
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beaumontcali48:
Dang man that's bad I think mine is worst then that I will post a pic later tonight .
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beaumontcali48:
Here a pic of mine .

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoFunTech:
Right now is good:) played on it since 3 weeks and all works great.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dnd61:
I've the same issue, but the right haft screen is whiteness, no problem with touch screeen. Is this firmware or hardware problem? Help me please

Should I return to Asus?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigbop:
Both issues above are hardware issues. Return them to Asus

The problem is caused by a bad connection between the main board and the cable that connects it to the LCD panel.

Don't try to reseat the cable yourself as it will only make it worse. The problem is at the LCD panel connector end.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stastnysnipes26:
Mine won't turn on at all, even after all of the attempts at holding the power button for 30+ second along with any combination of power and volume buttons for 30+ seconds. Only saw this problem posted a couple times around all the of N7 forums that I have browsed.

I have a claim opened with Asus and I haven't sent the unit back yet mainly because I have one important question: Should I tell Asus they can recover the operating system or not? It is still rooted and unlocked, since it won't turn on I can't do anything with it. I just don't want to get it to them only to have them tell me I can't have it back until I fork over another $200.

If I tell them not to recover the OS, what extra will I have to do to get it running when I get it back?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottx .:
I figure they'll just replace it rather than repair it.

I might return mine to Office Depot today. Its getting worse.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Letitride:
What was the N7 doing before this happened? Did it just randomly shut down or were you playing around with custom rom or kernel?

Unless I'm mistaken, they would try to wipe it clean & reflash the factory image (4.1.2 or 4.2.1) back to stock, unrooted. Whatever was stored or kept on it woud be gone & cleansed ... or as others said, they might exchange it & give you a new/FRU device in return ...

It could be a loose battery connector, as discussed elsewhere here, and it's a simply fix or check if you can carefully popped the back cover open. Assumed you've tried connecting it via the oem micro-usb cable to the computer and/or power supply while trying to turn it on as well? Is it recognized as a N7 or as some "unknown" usb device/missing drivers? Tried using a different pc or laptop and install all the N7 drivers and reconnect?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stastnysnipes26:
@scott- ASUS told me that they will definitely repair it. I called and *****ed because I didn't want to have to spend ANOTHER $30 to replace my Zagg, and they assured me that I will be receiving the same "repaired" unit. Hopefully they don't mess something else up in the process.

@letitride- The nexus wasn't doing anything before this happened as far as I know. I had PA on it but that was running all fine and dandy, went to a hockey game, came home and it was dead as a door nail, despite the battery being at least %50. As far as fixing it myself, I would rather have ASUS just do it in case I run into any other problems and have to send it back to them so they can't say I did anything to it to void the warranty, even though I'm sure I could do it myself.

I had it connected to the OEM charger and tried doing all of the tricks posted online, like the hold power and volume to get to bootloader immediately after plugging it in to the nexus, still nothing. And I didn't even try plugging it into a computer since it wouldn't boot any other way. At any rate, I sent it out to ASUS today and told them to not recover the OS. Hope I can figure out how to restore it when I get it back :p
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Major.Mayhem:
The only issues I have with my nexus 7.

1) black light bleed noticeable on black/dark backgrounds or images.

2) occasional light screen flickering usually due to auto brightness.

3) Wifi Drops connection occasionally.

4) Built in WiFi app sucks and may have something to do with #3 after market apps are better at detecting networks and making connections.

5) Blue tooth is touchy

6) Caps lock light does not work on Logitech k810 with the nexus 7 however the key does function - the light just wount turn on. (May be related to #5)

7) Occasional runaway/stuck key behavior when using Logitech k810. (May be related to #5)

8) screen is easier to scratch then expected while it is made by corning many say it is not gorilla glass.

Note: I have my Logitech k810 paired to both a PC, my nexus 7, and my Samsung galaxy rugby pro. The only device that has the runaway key issue or the Blacked out caps lock light is the Nexus 7 regardless of which of the 3 channels I pair it to.

Its enough to annoy .. but at $250 (Got the 32gb version) its still a nice tablet and it keeps the wife's mouth shut on long drives.

Do get a screen protector. Mine developed some very light and almost unnoticeable scratches from the aftermarket case in its first 2 weeks.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SD_Ryan:
Same here. Mine has a slightly larger "noisy" spot, but the result is the same. My dilemma is that even though it currently functions property (for now), is my procrastination/denial only going to lead to an even larger issue down the road, especially once the warranty expires?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rockhopperpenguin:
I have squeak noises too. It's the only bit that makes me think that the Nexus is "cheap". I dont have issues with light bleeding on dark(er) images, and I can't comment on the bluetooth issues since I dont use that. I used to get screen flickers as well, but I switched from auto-brightness to fixed.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kwabby:
Mine also squeak on the back below the volume button, It's not a big deal but I notice it, and could not be bothered to send it back to Asus. I hope the new Nexus 7 is better and looking forward to it.

Thanks

Robert
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brownieelf:
What is up with this...video glitching

https://www.dropbox.com/s/txjnokfk7zow2be/2013-01-19 15.03.06.mp4

Hello everyone,

I've shared a link to a video of my daughters nexus 7. She had been telling me that every once in awhile the screen would go crazy. I had figured maybe she downloaded an app that needed updating. This is what I saw back on the 19th.

After doing some reading around here I tried a factory reset, and I didn't hear anything from her until today. She told me that it is doing it again, worse than ever.

I disabled auto-brightness, and unchecked the locale updating when I restored it, since i have read that these are causing problems.

This seems like the video card going bad or something. On this occasion I just let it sit and all of the sudden it was back to normal. Doesn't seem like a heat issue, and she has told me it has done it at all different times. Right in the morning, after school...after being on it for awhile.

I even asked if she was watching video or using a certain app when it happened.....totally random it seems.

I'm wondering if i should just try and return it, but I got it from the playstore back in early december.

Any idea's or help would be appreciated...Thanks
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottx .:
Returned mind today to Office Depot and got a new one. They even had some 16gb versions in stock. (Mines a 32)

The screen has lifted up on mine so bad it would click if you pushed it in and out. The new one has a really perfect looking screen. Almost no bleeding.

Starting over is a pain without an external SD to backup to.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brownieelf:
Why couldn't you just mount it to your computer with a usb cable and copy your data to your hd?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottx .:
Actually I used a USB stick and my otg cable.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffssslll:
crashing

So I'm using the latest CM10 rom and it's been crashing randomly. However this started even before I flashed any custom rom. Any suggestions? I would much rather not RMA.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigbop:
It's a hardware issue.

Reset the unit back to factory defaults (after saving any personal data) and return the unit for repair or replacement.

I've seen a number of issues - like the half screen display issues above.

The cable that connects the motherboard to the display module seems to go bad if it was flexed when being assembled. The micro traces on it crack, producing the display issues. I've actually looked at the end of the flex cable under a microscope and can see the broken traces.

Unfortunately. the traces are thinner than a human hair, so you can't repair them.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brownieelf:
I figured something was up with the hardware, but I was hoping it was something stupid like a bug in the latest version of android. I'll wipe it again, and send it back.

Will Google send a new one, and then I return the damaged one? My daughter doesn't know where the box is.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ganeshp:
Well I have one issue which is plainly annoying for me

YouTube HD video.. Hangs a lot..with the typical hanging sound.. I was on stock 4.2.1 initially and thought may be a bug in rom.. So tried slimbean rom and facing the same issue.

Wondering whether its hardware fault or just the app?

HD videos from other apps are working fine line IMDB for example.

If anyone can shed some light I would be greatful. Thanks

Edit: turned out to be kernel problem.. Sigh
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andro54:
I heard google send you a box for shipping your N7 to them, so no need for the original box ;)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottad:
I did have issues with my Nexus 7 out of the box. In fact, I had to open it within an hour of getting it. The screen tearing is pretty much my problem.

The issue is the battery is smaller than the compartment it sets in. If you jostle the Nexus too much the connecter to the Mobo comes unattached. So I opened it and put some cardboard around the battery making it a tight fit. No problems since.

This was purchased this past monday at Staples. My batch was C40
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigbop:
The battery is NOT smaller and it's held in place with double sided tape. The C40 series is an old serial number, like a beta unit. Most early retail units started with C60.

Please verify the serial number on the box matches the electronic serial number on the About screen.

It sounds like you got a refurb or some's returned unit.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miguel11691:
I had a dead screen all together... The whole screen didn't work only the buttons... I exchanged for this one that is working just fine now... Knock on wood... Got it from gamestop
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] remusator:
Hello,

today i noticed probably screen lift on my n7.

Is this the infamous screen lift ? From side it's not visible, just when testing with nail. All aroud tablet, nail goes over frame and then drop onto the glass.

On the left side in middle, my nail stops on glass.

It's very very minor. But there it is. I also suffer from squeaking sound when i press back slightly in the middle - middle left..

Check photos for more details.

Is there any way to fix it ? I won this tablet, so returning not available..

Pressing on that point doesnt help at all. It's impossible.No glue separating sound. Is it possible, that the screws are too long, pushing screen out of device ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29422550
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swisstourist:
Remusator. Yep it s the infamous lift.

You need to place blister 2 level under the screws and it will solve your little disagreement....
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Truitt.Jack:
I kinda want an N7..but I think I should wait til right before summer when they're a little bit cheaper and I'll use it more. What do you guys think?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] remusator:
Just buy it now !

Excluding my minnot disappointment because of screen lift, it is really great device.

Maybe there are much better out there. This is my first tablet, and i simply love it.

---------- Post added at 07:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:15 AM ----------

Do i need to do it, or can i just leave it untouched and use tablet that way. Because long screw makes me think that glass is slightly bent, so there must be tension so it will break by itselft.

And please, can you supply me with some detailed instruction how to open the back ? I tried yesterday, but made small scratch on bezel /frame/ and cover isnstill there xD

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dreamer94:
Ynt: Nexus 7 defects?

I have N7 and now waiting for 4.2.2 ota right now :D

Really great device and i actualy dont have that screen lift thing.Mine is 32gig...

But if i were you,i would wait for new N7.

Asus is working on second generation of N7 and the rumors say it'll use Intel chip... Worth to wait :)

It should be released on May(When new android 5.0'll be released in Google I/O event)

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[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swisstourist:
And what u get more with Intel chip?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aceking95:
Hi! I wish buy a nexus 7 and i found a CB0k in a store and i wish know if the defects have been solved. Do you recommend it to me? Do the defects affect the usability?

Sorry for my bad english :cyclops:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] remusator:
I have Nexus 7 16GB version wifi only. Manufactured in january 2013 ki know because of box sticker).

Have minnor screen lift (pics right on top of this page).

Anyways it doesnt affect me at all. I havent noticed it for week. I was looking and thinking of every deep detail of nexus and then i found this micro screen lift.

The device works okay, no problems. I am using it every day moar and moar. And i am glad that this device is my entry point to tablet world. :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sojers:
I'm very scared to buy this product :( but i want it lol
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] remusator:
It's lifted but no because of missing glue. Problem is overtightened screw. At least it wont fall off the frame :D

It's so small that i bet you, you wont see it at first glance and 'test ride'..

I was really examinig it very carefully and lookng for defects :D
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gunemari:
Hello,

The sound on my N7 from one day to another became "scratchy", if I put it loud it's a nightmare...

I've read about it in some research, although I'm still not sure if my speakers are blown or if it's something kind of bug, can you help me on my doubt please?

(sound is clear through headphones)

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SkOrPn:
I am not a religious man but after reading this thread my first thought was "Oh God what did I just do?" lol

I placed my order for the N7 32gb last night. I am hoping for a device that will last at least one year minimum, maybe two. Kinda concerned about that now...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swisstourist:
Why you worry ?jeez....

You got 12 month warranty. Use it and if something happen, send it back for a new one.

Mine is kaput since 6 months and I can still use it.will send it when back in Europe or USA...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SkOrPn:
I purchased it NIB (open box but in mint condition) from a well established eBay seller, and he told me today that if anything is wrong with it in the first 30 days he will refund me no questions asked. However, its only 30 days. Not sure Google will warranty their device directly if you purchased from eBay.

Why I purchased it from eBay? Because he was asking $195 for a brand new 32GB N7. Seemed like a no brainer to me, lol...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swisstourist:
Well u saved 50 bucks plus tax.but if anything happen u stuck with a non working device.

Don't know if it s a good deal.