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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
Recently I've been having problems with Wi-Fi. My phone and nexus 7. They both stay on blue bars all the time claiming they're connected to Google servers. And it'll work good for about 20 seconds and then I'll have no connection for about a minute. Bars will stay blue like its connected and WiFi show that it's fill signal but pages won't load, apps will timeout and YouTube videos won't stream. Makes it impossible to download any Roms or apps at times. This just recently started happening. Videos will stream good for maybe 2 minutes tops. Then pause, after a minute Wi-Fi will stay streaming and going again by itself and stream. I haven't changed my router or is settings. I have static ip's assigned too. All other computers work just fine for internet. Never a problem.

I've tried changing kernels, Roms, complete wipes and reinstalls. Rebooted the router. Nothing fixes it. I'm getting really frustrated. I'm at the point where I'm going trio go buy a new router just cause I want to use 5ghz. Anyways, any suggestions to solve this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mwalt2:
There may be an error in aosp code that can cause wifi instability: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35146886&postcount=5128
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
Weird how it affects just my device in an entire thread with a ton of people using the rom and same kernel.

I went and picked up a new router. I'll see if that fixes it. Thanks for the input though. I appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
Didn't help with new router. My WiFi still cutting out like crazy on Franco kernel. Almost as soon as I turn off screen. But its not turning WiFi off. Just goes into some sort of state where nothing comes through. When screen on everything is fine though now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] d-fa:
In Wifi settings, you could try unchecking "Avoid Poor Connections" and see if that helps.

Also do you have any other devices at home on the same wifi network - do they experience the same issues, I know where I am if we get a lot of rain, it causes intermittent internet slowdowns, I had similar issues and after testing other devices found this to be my problem not my Wifi.

Also, have you got any cordless phones in the house that might run on the same frequency?

I still have an issue keeping wifi at 100% d/l when the phone is asleep, even though the setting is for always on. It must be a hardware thing for me because every rom I've tried from ICS to the latest JB exhibit the same issue. If I am in a desperate need to d/l a large file on my phone, I just temporarily change the screen display off timer to 10 minutes of so so the wifi will stay at max d/l speed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BrianDigital:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ratcash.wifiperf

Could try this I use on my gnex for voip

Edit I am on a galaxy nexus forum
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
Ya avoid poor connections is unchecked. And wifi optimization is unchecked. I've tried putting my router on full auto, tried setting static ip addresses for everything. Changing from wireless n to wireless g. Changing security to off as well. Using the 5ghz band instead of 2.4. The nexus 7 is working perfectly fine with the new router. But my galaxy nexus is totally unreliable. Weird is that it just started happening within past couple weeks. And actually, it was good for the first day or so after new router. I can confirm all other wifi devices jn the house work just fine without any hiccups. I've never had a problem with other devices. No dropouts or anything. It's really puzzling me!

One thing I found weird, if I disable wmm on my router, my nexus 7 and galaxy nexus will not connect. Anyone else get this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CADude:
I hope you also have your router firmware completely up to date.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
Ya my router auto updates itself. Its a Cisco EA6500 in case your wondering and is helpful.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrisinsocalif:
I use my wifi at work and it's very unreliable. At times going into an endless disconnect/reconnect loop. Sometimes restarting the wifi helps or putting it in and out of airplane mode. Other times nothing helps except a reboot of my phone. Some apps may make the issue worse. I don't think there is a fix and waiting for google to fix the flaw a user pointed out earlier.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
Possibly a 4.2 issue. But its not affecting everyone it seems. But i see that there is a huge thread about this at the google site. Not an isolated case
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrisinsocalif:
When you say you set a static ip, you set one from the router, have you tried setting a static ip on the phones wifi advanced options as well?

Have you tried different radios?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irizwan:
Yup has happened to me mine connects to the net but has grey bars and doesn't open any websites and apps dont connect to the net a reboot solves the problem
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
I set static on both router and the phone. I've tried all the north american radios. None of the euro ones. no effect. Sticking to the latest North American radio for now. I've managed to make it work sorta with CM10.1 with stock kernel on completely fresh install. It works, but the down arrow on the Wi-Fi icon stays lit almost 100% of the time. no idea why, only other device that was on all yesterday was the nexus 7, and that was on the 2.4ghz and phone the 5ghz. Huge wlan_rx_wake!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] whitedragonz83:
It's likely this:

http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=40065&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Owner%20Summary%20Stars&start=1000

See if that sounds about right and if so, you'll just have to wait for a Google Patch.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
Yeah. Just don't understand how so few here experience this. And only my phone, not my nexus 7 gets this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrisinsocalif:
When i first updated to 4.2, I was getting crazy dropouts. After unchecking the Wi-fi optimization, it was more consistent but still drops out frequently while at work. There is a known bug with the wifi driver that hasn't been addressed for years, but still trying to find the original articles describing the problems.

It seems you are having tons of issues, worse than most.

If you are having a problems suggested on this site, maybe this can help.

http://goo.gl/voSxF
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gregc2009:
It affects me as well. Completely random. Everything appears fine except that instead of blue, the icons are grey. Turning off wifi and turning it back on fixes it.

In the link above, there is a comment where you can submit more info for Google to help solving the problem:

http://support.google.com/nexus/bin/request.py?contact_type=bugreport&src=7679593
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
the weird thing is, it just started happening about 2 weeks ago. It was perfectly fine up until then. Never had an issue with Wi-Fi. If this don't work i might try doing an entire wipe right back to stock and locking bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrisinsocalif:
Let me know if a complete wipe helped. It still will have problems but hopefully not so bad.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
Actually, the update to CM10.1, the latest jellybro, i'm not experiencing any issues at all suddenly. But now my Nexus 7, running the same as its been for past month, is suddenly experiencing the issues my phone had.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrisinsocalif:
You need an exorcism.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
Of what though...both? Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrisinsocalif:
Let's be safe and have a priest bless them both.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] L00n:
absolutely the same here .. 2 weeks ago problem appear from nowhere still going to this date.

different roms,wipe,reset,format, i tried everything .. i do start thinking to go back to stock but i saw people have the same problem even with the stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrisinsocalif:
I hope it's only an issue with the drivers and not a problem with the hardware.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
According toac thread on Google code it's something to do with JB software. And that it's fixable. People with the problem went back to ICS and didn't havea problem. Although I'm not one that will go back to ICS ever. Waiting on Google to fix this up. Or some Dev.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrisinsocalif:
Yes i read that too. I use my wifi often at work using Netflix and the wifi is so frustrating. I use an hdmi connection while co-workers are watching and when it disconects, it's embarrassing. Plus netflix needs an update too for another issue.
[Nexus 4 General] sn0warmy:
I must say, unlike the protective film found on previous phones I have purchased, the back and front protective film on the N4 were applied flawlessly. Obviously the front film had to go due to the power and volume button labels (without the labels I probably would have left it on as well). However, the back one is applied so perfectly that I have been hesitant to remove it. I like the idea of keeping it applied to the phone to prevent scratches while laying the phone down. To me this seems to be a great alternative to paying money for an aftermarket skin or an obnoxious case.

Anyone else doing the same?
[Nexus 4 General] js2021:
the back starts to come off while putting it in your pocket. eventually you'll rip it off.
[Nexus 4 General] gotokyo:
I still have both on haha
[Nexus 4 General] Antebios:
So do I.
[Nexus 4 General] drpepe:
It's designed to be removed and is pretty flimsy, so it won't last.

Proper screen / back protectors are available at prices that won't break the bank. .
[Nexus 4 General] sn0warmy:
I've been pulling mine in and out of my pocket countless times since I received the phone and have had absolutely no issues with it catching anything.
[Nexus 4 General] Sparta507:
just got XOSkins one the back and front, get it while its not scratch or weep when sand gets to your phone first
[Nexus 4 General] TeamAlpha:
I was planning to keep it on, but then just one day it all peeled off without warning.
[Nexus 4 General] strassern:
This is something I have always been in the habit of doing despite having screen protectors in hand. After dropping my phone 2 ft and the screen spidering (yr later w/ screen protector), I have begun to live and die by otterbox cases despite their size. I did drop countless times over a year period without breaking the screen but the wear was there in other ways. The cases are not water proof / or extremely resistant by any means but their isn't a scratch on my device since. Just needs a thorough cleaning on interval. Not too expensive either, about $25 online. Best thing I have done for my phone since claiming through insurance. After further review, despite the films, my front and rear bezels are very worn in the areas where the films didn't cover. No shock resistance offered by the flimsy films as the phone is likely to eventually take a spill to the ground or two. :) Good luck

Regards,

Strassern

Sent from my Vipered Dinc2 using the xda-dev app
[Nexus 4 General] [hfm]:
I pulled that crap off within 30 seconds of unboxing, nothing gets between me and my nexus.
[Nexus 4 General] resynx:
I left the back one on too. I use Diztronic's TPU case so I see no reason to pull it off since it will prevent scratches when something gets inside the case.
[Nexus 4 General] Kushblow:
Mine started bubbling so I had to take it off. I still didn't take off the front one though, lol! I don't mind the power and volume indicators getting in the way in exchange for a flawless screen.
[Nexus 4 General] jrush4:
My first Nexus 4 back protective film started to peel within a few days, as did my replacement Nexus 4. Wish they'd have stayed on, if it wasn't for that little tab there for convenience' sake! haha ah well, looking for a decent tempered glass protector for front and back now!
[Nexus 4 General] SysAdmNj:
Theres protective flim on the back? I didnt even notice. I immediately put my samsung galaxy nexus diztronic case on it and it fit until I get a proper case and screen protector.
[Nexus 4 General] DiNoise:
same here..

plus I never have screen protectors, maybe because I dont have any sand in my pockets or I'm just careful with my phones.

LOVE the Naked Nexus feel...
[Nexus 4 General] awtacular:
That's the same thing I did. Just got my Diztronic case in today and cleaned any prints off the protective film and put on the case. All those that said they took off the protective film will be on here posting sob stories like many others are currently doing. I might add I take care of my stuff. I just now switched from my Vibrant that I've owned since launch and at still looks and works awesome (only because its running Paranoid). Only had a SGP case on it and never a screen protector and it only has a very tiny scratch that you can't even see unless you angle the phone just right and have enough light hitting it.
[Nexus 4 General] kcls:
Still have my front and back ones on. I got a bestskinever but haven't gotten around to applying it yet. For now the factory ones are fine, and it's fun to watch people try to tap the little power icon on the protector and then get frustrated when the screen doesn't turn on :P
[Nexus 4 General] tdtylert:
Received my nexus before Thanksgiving had both on until a few days ago when I got my spigen dual screen protector after a while dust gets into the flaps of the original.
[Nexus 4 General] thepawn:
the phone attracts a lot less finger prints without the plastic on it. I had left both on initially but got tired of the finger prints. once I took them off I was surprised how finger print resistant it is, way better then my galaxy nexus. the back was also less "slippery" without it.
[Nexus 4 General] tweaked:
My ocd took it off seconds after unboxing.
[Nexus 4 General] ghostrid3r:
My front and back factory protectors have been on since day one, only to be swapped out by skinomi skins yesterday, the screen and back only saw about 30 secs of nakedness. I have more peace of mind knowing there are thicker film/skins protecting the glasses. Next to go on is a gel/rubberized/polyurethane case.

I only go bare back on my woman, not my N4!
[Nexus 4 General] ceejay83:
Im leaving the back protector on since I got the phone in a tpu case
[Nexus 4 General] Psilocin:
Exactly what I plan to do. The case will keep the film in place and protect it from any dirt/dust that accumulates behind the case.
[Nexus 4 General] DreamScar:
I'm running the same setup. Saves me having to buy a back protector and keeps any particles that get behind the tpu case off the glass. The front film stayed on until my spigen protector showed up to keep any dust from getting on the screen before application.
[Nexus 4 General] negroplasty:
I was concerned about dirt getting under the protector and causing scratches so I took mine off... guess I'm the only one.
[Nexus 4 General] galaxys:
First thing I took off when you unboxing of my shinny N4!
[Nexus 4 General] catlog:
I'll be ripping mine straight off once I get mine. Since I've ordered an Invisible Shield from Zagg, my experience with it has been, been using it for the past 3 phones I've owned.
[Nexus 4 General] PoisonWolf:
Lol. It's just a phone. Given the price, just use the damn thing.

You guys treat it like it's made of gold or something. Surprisingly, a few years ago, I would baby the hell out of a phone. Now, I simply just use it.
[Nexus 4 General] JimboLodisC:
Wait... there's a film on the back as well?!

*takes off case*

Well I'll be damned!

Using and loving my Diztronic case, btw
[Nexus 4 General] zephiK:
Nope took it off the first thirty seconds I unboxed
[Nexus 4 General] c1umsyb3ar:
Took it off an hour into owning it. That difference in the feel of the phone is extraordinary.
[Nexus 4 General] kobazik:
I was keeping mine on the back of the phone and as soon I removed I scratched it a little bit somehow. I have matte screen protector and waiting for the official bumper for 5 weeks already!
[Nexus 4 General] svengalis:
Still have my front and back protectors on but the back is starting to peal so I may have to take it off soon.
[Nexus 4 General] Pheno.menon:
Exactly what I'm doing with mine. It's staying on inside my Diztronic until I get the bumper, then the BSE is going on this bad boy.
[Nexus 4 General] mrbkkt1:
Ironically, the front is way more slick than the back.

Took mine off after a day, making sure there were no defects or dead pixels in case I had to RMA the phone.
[Nexus 4 General] roughavoc:
I would have but it peeled off in my hand within the first few seconds.
[Nexus 4 General] krope32:
LOL, I left my front one on until it came off while I was putting it in my pocket yesterday. I thought I was the only one who did that.
[Nexus 4 General] catlog:
I removed it as soon as I got the phone. I use the Zagg Invisible Shield and I quite like it, been using it for the past 3 phones I had.
[Nexus 4 General] zivan56:
It came off within an hour of normal use for me. Keeping the front until I get a case though...
[Nexus 4 General] dr.m0x:
Replaced mine with a case and screen protector
[Nexus 4 General] babalonius508:
I just put a protective film on from on the back and front from bestskinever and its been awesome so far!

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] slowpc:
Kept mine on for a few days until giving in and taking it all off.

Now I have my ringke slim and my extreme guard front and back .... Just in case.
[Nexus 4 General] Genestealer:
I kept mine on for about one week, I regret that I didn't peel it off right away.
[Nexus 4 General] alanwyl:
Thinking about peeling the back one, then I see this thread

I heard that it cannot stay on a not flat surface with the back film off. Is this true?
[Nexus 4 General] Pre-dawn raid:
Have had mine on for three weeks now and no sign off it coming off. Nexus 4... comes with free back protector!
[Nexus 4 General] IAIRonI:
Unfortunately my front one came off on it's own and the back one will come off soon enough because of the tab on it. Anyone know what are some good replacements that aren't zagg. I just don't like the feel of them, too rubbery and sticky feeling for me
[Nexus 4 General] dbdynsty25:
Best Skins Ever...they are a little more smooth and slick, tho I prefer Zagg on the back of the N4 because of it's tackiness. Gives it a bit more grip. I put a BSE on one of my other N4s that was defective and it was still pretty slipery, but if you don't like the tackiness of the Zagg then give it a shot. I put the BSEs on all the iPads I've had and they've been fantastic.
[Nexus 4 General] Android1126:
www.spigen.com

The title says it all. I purchased the dual front and back. Ever since using spigen products I will never use any other film protection. Definitely check it out if you haven't already.
[Nexus 4 General] cobyman7035:
my back peeled off so i installed some cheap back cover, has a million bubbles lol

front cover is still stock with the battery icon and volume logo, but it still good! after 2 weeks usage
[Nexus 4 General] calanizzle:
hahaha made me lol
[Nexus 4 General] drpepe:
Yes it is true.

Mine will slide off level surfaces (at least level to my eye) of wood, laminate, upholstery etc unless it is wearing its tpu case. :eek:

No scratches though, despite a few falls.
[Nexus 4 General] diggerbucket:
Front and back still on, I actually don't mind the power and volume indicators, it helps Identify which way up I'm supposed to hold the phone :silly:
[Nexus 4 General] luckylui:
Kept it until I received my screen protector plus case :)
[Nexus 4 General] htc fan89:
I'm going keep my nexus's back plastic on even when I get my case, want to keep it perfect lol
[Nexus 4 General] starfarer:
The front one came off itself in 3 days. Back is still there. Either it'll be a bumper or just naked though that poetic atmosphere also looking sexy in pictures.
[Nexus 4 General] moses992:
Well im leaving it on until I get a proper protector for the back, or until it peels off ..
[Nexus 4 General] Muikkuman:
I usually leave it for as long as it stick on the phone.
[Nexus 4 General] luckylui:
How scratch resistant is the back? I just put the N4 bumper on it, yesterday.. I feel bad. Lol
[Nexus 4 General] SoleAngelus:
Mine still has both covers on and now sits in a case just to be sure. Still looks great :)
[Nexus 4 General] yogeshmha:
even the front and back screen guard are awesome.. but had to remove the front one coz of power and volume botton marks..

and the screen guards which are available dont fit in correctly.. either will they come out of the curve and will they get ruined when put inside a pouch

well i ruined the first one.. but had one more in spare and that i cut it very perfect.. the front one.. and its good to go.

back i am keeping it :D but i think that the two slits on the power section of the back screen guard which are there for peeling off the guard will some day get off slowly... but all good... i am keeping mines back intact :D
[Nexus 4 General] mk92595:
I have xtremeguards for my phone when it arrives.
[Nexus 4 General] James086:
Nope. I'm not a fan of cases at all and rarely drop phones. I won't be buying any jeans with metal rivets at the entrance to the pocket though because I can just imagine the screen/back getting scratched up.
[Nexus 4 General] Zaihanzainal:
Thought of leaving the back film on but changing the front one... But it came off after a few pulls from my slip case...:(

Looks like I'm gonna have to spend more money...... :p

jellybeaning......
[Nexus 4 General] il buono:
Excellent choice especially with the regular discount codes. I've had it on my nexus 4 for a while and it is durable.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] chaco81:
I wish i had left my back film on. I have scratches about an in right of camera. And sticks that ur could have Been avoided if the bumper case was available
[Nexus 4 General] amin199835:
I peeled mine off, after just a few days, because there has been some dirt and dust under the "film" that was pretty annoying and I was worried that it might scratch the glass when there'd be some preassure on the film.

For now I'm using one of those cheap tpu cases from Amazon. It's okay, but far not the best solution. I'd really like to have a bumper, but they're still sold out, what is quiet annoying. I think protectors (back and front) + bumber will be the best solution.

But, I'd replace the film anyway, because it wasn't sticking that good. A normal screenprotector will stick much better.

(Sorry for my bad english, but I wanted to share my experience!)
[Nexus 4 General] ptesmoke:
Lol @ leaving the factory film on.

Guys enjoy the phone...your all gonna be buying a nexus 5 in 11 months anyways!
[Android Themes] jmax595:
I like to customize my tablet all the time. I'm looking for good looking live wallpapers but most of them suck...
[Android Themes] Hobbesfed:
Try Jumpgate. I think its pretty cool: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fishnoodle.jumpgate_free&hl=en

Also try Light Grid Live Wallpaper. https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5qb2tvLmxpZ2h0Z3JpZCJd
[Android Themes] lantonis:
app

Just search wallpapers in google play and there are plenty of apps with very nice wallpapers to get for free
[Android Themes] alinghi100:
Thanks.. :)
[Android Themes] nelliott500:
paacern claimed

Nice thread. I've been looking for some new ones as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] BakedGoodsX:
Just got it today, phone was working great, unrooted etc. Flashed CWM using Odin--rebooted fine. Shut down to boot into recover (vol up + home + power). Saw the Samsung screen, then some green text (said: "copied to sdcard") and just stayed there. I held down the power button--nothing happened, seconds later it shut off.

Now, I can't turn it on at all, no reponse. Tried battery pull, tried download and recovery mode, no response. ODIN/PC doesn't detect it plugged in

What do you guys think happened? Any ideas on a cause/fix?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] spycedtx:
No lights, no nothing? Double check your battery seating, check your sim for scorches? I'm wondering if you can see it at all with adb even if it may seem you're getting no screen action.

Someone else may have a more definitive solution. I'm just asking some basic checklists to check off.

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