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[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaurenceGough:
Hi all

I had my Nexus 5 since launch day, but in the last few months I have noticed two rather large areas of the middle of the screen are always oily or "smudged".

If I clean the screen by carefully applying sellotape and then lifting, all oil and smudges are removed, but even after cleaning my hands and using the screen lightly in the same two areas there is always a permanent smudge, and in those areas it feels different, as if the coating is removed.

I have not used any screen protectors or cleaners and I take great care of my Nexus.

It is annoying with the glare.

I haven't had a phone do this before..

I'm going to pop it back to the shop perhaps I just got a unlucky one, but I am wondering about buying a screen protector if this is an issue with the phone..

Anyone else experienced this?

Cheers
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markdapimp:
Photos?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El Daddy:
It's happened with the last two nexuses I've had (Galaxy & 4)

Just normal wear and tear.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ImAnurag:
post some clear pics...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaurenceGough:
Well, I wouldn't say I'm as heavy a user as most on here!! I use it for about half an hour to an hour a day on average. My last phone never did this after 2 and a bit years of heavier usage and I wouldn't call it acceptable for the use I have done. Pretty poor if this is normal for nexus devices, although I couldn't find anything on this relating to the Nexus 5 (only 4, and that wasn't much) in my quick searches online.

I think there must have been a defect in mine which has just got worse over time as I treat this like my baby!

Here is a pic, you see the horizontal lines, almost like a "Z" shape, it appears this is where the coating has come off.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markdapimp:
Test it add a single drop of water on the phone and move the water around by tilting the screen if the coating is still in that area it water should float and move easily without trace over the ear piece with tape for precaution do not submerge the screen or phone
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tenhi:
My gf had the same problem with old iPhone 4. She went to the shop to try to replace it under warranty, but they refused to do that. They said something external caused it (like some liquid).

I know this is not helpful post...just sharing :). I hope that you will be able to exchange it for new one...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aooga:
There's no point. All phones with this oleophobic coating have this "problem".
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neugenusis:
2 ways to verify for certain if the oleophobic coating is gone. First, you can put a few drops of cooking oil on the screen, and try to smear it. If the coating is still there, the oil beads up instead of smearing. See here

Second, if you dare, write on the screen with a sharpie/permanent marker. If there's coating, the ink will bead up and can easily be wiped away. If not, ink will dry and can't be wiped unless you use alcohol.

I use an oleophobic screen protector like the one in the video.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FuMMoD:
I'm suffering with this problem too and I got my Nexus 5 in November. My galaxy s2 lasted 3 years with its coating and still to this day hasn't given me a spot like that.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vin4yak:
Argh! That must be soo annoying! I guess you were just unlucky that you got a subpar screen on your beast :(

However, can this issue be tackled by applying on a decent screen protector??

- Swiped from my Nexus 5!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FuMMoD:
Yeah screen protector is a different surface but once you remove it the issue is still there on the glass.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stealyourface:
Oleophobic coatings do come off over time and with use. I never have this problem as I personally can't use a screen without a protector. Like to keep my things in pristine condition. A good glass screen protector will help you forget about your problem though.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] letom:
I had his issue with my Nexus 4 after only 3 months of use, bought a screen protector to protect what coating I had left. I don't think it's down to a bad screen etc just the texture of some people's hands and the way they use it is different, my coating wore off top left right at the notification but, I'd obviously been consistently putting pressure there.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markdapimp:
Mine wore down and I replenished it with this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fusso-Smart...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item27de7c859e
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaurenceGough:
Well it's a very poor quality screen if it does this that quickly. My old HTC Desire Z lasted years with no problem and the same use. Maybe I did just get unlucky it seems a few others have the same problem...

I had it replaced by carphone warehouse but their service was useless and it took almost a month to get it changed, the first screen they replaced was covered in scratches all over!! What a disgrace, so now it has had to be opened up twice - never great for a phone and especially such an expensive and new one.

I am now using an Anker glass screen cover which feels a bit better than the standard glass, has all the coatings, is the same hardness if not harder and comes with a warranty + if they screen goes I can just replace it for around £12 without having to send it off for someone to mess up and be without my phone.

I didn't want to use a screen protector but this Anker glass one is crystal clear and does not affect anything, and I'm very fussy.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Impius:
Had this happen on my S2. I got a Zagg HD screen protector at Best Buy (because they will install it and if it's not perfect they'll open another one and redo it; plus I'm clumsy and attract dust in mid-application) and it worked great for 2 years and counting. I've been itching to go get one on this phone too but keep putting it off. This thread reminded me off what I have to look forward to if I don't.

I found that using a stylus seems to hasten the erosion of the layer, at least when comparing my S2 to my wife's as well as our tablets.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahfunaki:
Having the same issue here.

Has anyone tried to see if Google will fix it under warranty?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaurenceGough:
I should hope they would fix it under warranty! Send it back. It's a disgrace for it to happen in such a short time period.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahfunaki:
So I finally got around to calling and I was told there wasn't much they can do about it because the phone is still fully functional even with the coating wearing off. I was told to buy a screen protector...

I'm not sure how I feel about this.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geber-el:
Hi All!

i've got a project but actually i can't do it without an help, so please help me!

i want to create a mobile hotspot on my Nexus, when someone connect to it, automatically it must be redirected to a link or server, i have 2 choice, redirect to a example.aruba.com or redirect to a server created with kWs on my Nexus...

1- i tried to redirect to the aruba's link but it was redirected to the home of Aruba and not on my site.

2-i tried to start a server with kWs, put the html file in the phone and setted the "home directory" of kWs in mnt/sdcard/ where the html is locateda, but when i redirect with ds ploit to the ip and port of my server on the Nexus nothing happens...

please tell me what is the best solution and how to make it works.
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
I was doing a first-time root. CWM installed OK. Then I did something TOTALLY STUPID...and the end result is perm. Splash screen.

On normal power-up, it's stuck on Splash screen white backgound with green "HTC".

It won't go any further.

Tried Recovery but didn't do BACK-UP!! I don't have access to another phone that supports micro-SD,

to transfer the file to SD, insert in HTC and use it with Recovery CWM that way?? (Guessing)

I don't know any fastboot/ recovery commands for cmd prompt to send new ROM to the phone.

My phone stats:

***UNLOCKED***

Marvel PVT SHIP S-ON RL

MICROP-0451

Radio 7.57.39.10M

Android: 2.3.5

ROM: 2.26.401.3

Kernal: 2.6.35.10

HBoot: 1.09.

HTC Sense Version: 2.1

Carrier: Network Unlocked

I can still HBOOT.

CWM is still working Recovery

I've managed to get the shipped rom that closest matches mine via shipped-roms.com- RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.26.401.3_Radio_47.23e.35.3038H_7.57.39.10M_release_261695_signed.exe

Or I also got PG76img.zip from xda thread [Marvelc] PG76IMG ZIPs (Taking requests) by member Kalaker (Thank you)

So I have to find a way to flash via PC only.

should add:

When I tried to run the Marvel exe direct, the wizard stalls at the Verifyinf stage as"Error [170]: USB CONNECTION ERROR". The ROM Update Utility cannot connect to your Android phone. Please check that the USB cable is connected properly between the PC and your Android phone.

It is!

I'm using Windows XP

Please help.

Thanks
[HTC Wildfire S] csoulr666:
You can mount the MicroSD card from the recovery, you will find the option in "Mounts and storage" or something with a similar name
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
Thanks.

Yes, in Recovery>Mounts & Storage, there is an option to mountSD.

I didn't see what this would do. BUT I did mounted the SD, re-ran Marvel.exe- in both Recovery AND normal power on Splash screen.

But I still got the same error message as before: "USB CONNECTION FAILED".

I think I need a command that works in cmd like the one on the Unlock BootLoader stage: e.g. the two-fold cd \Android & \Android>fastboot oem get_ etc.

Thanks
[HTC Wildfire S] csoulr666:
You won't be able to run any thing from there, what you can do is transfer a ROM and flash it. Try using the stock roms from here
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
Thank you for the advice and link

Used a Galaxy S4 to download the ROM from the thread that links in the post above. THANK YOU.

Now I shall:

Insert into HTC

HBOOT>Recovery>Mounts & Storage>Mount SD>+++++Go Back+++++>Install zip from sdcard

And this should install:

from thread: [ROM]stock rom with cool features & perfectly stock roms[UPDATED:15/03/2013] by member crossfire77

PERFECTLY STOCK ROMS IN VARIOUS VERSIONS

FOR MARVEL

its based on latest EU 2.26.401.3 release,android version :2.3.5 [MULTILANGUAGE SUPPORT]

3) it is perfectly stock rom,not even rooted.of course odexed.

http://www.mediafire.com/?zwzyawscawlgwvs

Thanks (& fingers crossed)
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
Tried to install ROM from zip:

I got:

E:Error in /sdcard/marvel_signed_021213_001159.zip

(status 0)

Any ideas what happened?
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
Spent the evening/night trying a few different things.

Tried a different ROM, on a different SD Card- so as not to jeopardize the copy I have.

So I download, via the Galaxy S4,:

RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.26.401.3_Radio_47.23e.35.3038H_7.57.39.10M_release_261695_signed.exe from

www.androidruu.com/?developer=Marvel_MarvelC[/url]

Put the card in the HTC & the download was not listed on the SDCard!

It's definitely there- rechecked it in the S4!

I thought maybe the Wildfire could not see it for some reason so made a folder with the S4, called it Xda & copied the file into it.

So there are now two copies- #1 directly on the card & #2 in the new Xda folder.

I put the card back in the HTC Wildfire & yet again neither were showing. #1 still did not show & although the Xda folder WAS there, the phone read it as having no files!!

So, I thought there might be a problem with either the card OR the downloaded file.

SO....

I got the original SD Card that has the marvel_signed_021213_001159.zip on it, that failed to load earlier, & I downloaded:

RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.26.401.3_Radio_47.23e.35.3038H_7.57.39.10M_release_261695_signed.exe from shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Marvel

Once again, when I put the SD Card into the Wildfire- NOTHING. No file, yet, according to the S4 it's there- right above the marvel from earlier.

Strange? I can not work it out. There is no dot/ full stop before the name on either download on either SD card- a method to hide files apparently on the S4.

At least I've got one working? copy from earlier but THAT still returns the message:

E:Error in /sdcard/marvel_signed_021213_001159.zip (status 0)

Have not found a direct PC to phone method yet either.

Thanks
[HTC Wildfire S] ukyo_tachibana:
Hi,

AFAIK, you will not be able to flash an .exe file from the SD card, there were meant to be used on a PC for flashing through the USB cable, so you will only be able to flash .zip files from the SD card.

The E:Error in /sdcard/marvel_signed_021213_001159.zip (status 0) error is usually associated with a bad META-INF folder inside the zip file, meaning that either the signature file is corrupted, there is something wrong in the any of the files inside this folder, or just the whole zip file is corrupted. CWM is preventing you from doing something wrong.

Try to download and flash the file again, wait for more answers and, as a last resort, try with a different zip file (search for exactly the same rom) or another version in the thread that [MENTION=4155053]csoulr666[/MENTION] posted (options 1 or 2).

Regards.
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
Still looking for an answer to my USB issue. In the meantime I tried 1 of uk_yo tachibana's suggestions

Downloaded a fresh copy of marvel_signed_021213_001159.zip & clicked install zip from SD card.

This time I got:

--Installing: /sdcard/marvel_signed_021213_001159.zip

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

The handset has been like this since around 10.05 am. I was expecting something else to happen by now (3 hours + later)

I will leave it a while longer, before I try another file.

I assume it has crashed again?

Thanks.
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
UPDATE:

I've been trying various downloads & ways, yesterday and today. Read umpteen threads & websites.

I've tried multiple downloads of the files. I've used two SD Cards (to verify that SD was not an issue). Also, used both with all files via 2 browsers- Chrome & FireFox, as 1 thread I read recommended that the questionair tries downloading the files with another browser; as either the files are corrupt or the download was- as they too kept getting the "Installation aborted (Status 0)" error.

example of what I keep getting:

Insert SDcard to WildfireS. HBOOT>Recovery

(every time) I do the four wipes...

Wipe data/factory reset

Wipe cache partition completed

(Advanced)

Wipe Dalvik Cache

Wipe Battery Stats

+++++Go Back+++++

Then I click:

- Install zip from sdcard

My options

- choose zip from sdcard

- apply /sdcard/update.zip

- toggle signiture verification

- toggle script asserts

-+++++Go Back+++++

I click:

- choose zip from sdcard

I get my list of files/folders on sdcard

I choose:

(example) marvel_signed_021213_015156.zip

the handset then starts:

--Installing: /sdcard/marvel_signed_021213_015156.zip

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Installing update...

E:Error in /sdcard/marvel_signed_021213_015156.zip

(status 0)

Installation aborted

Files I've used (multiple downloads of):

#1

021213_024029.zip

021213_015156.zip

021213_001159.zip

from: [ROM]stock rom with cool features & perfectly stock roms[UPDATED:15/03/2013] by member crossfire77

#2

G76IMG.zip

from: [ROM][HTC][WILDFIRE S A510e][EUROPE][2.3.5][PG76IMG.ZIP] To Flash From Hboot by member d33ps1x

This one returns the error message:

Installing update...

E:Error in /sdcard/PG76IMG.zip

(bad)

Installation aborted

#3

and also:

marvel_perfect_stock.zip

from: [ROM][STOCK 2.3.5]marvel perfectly stock rom... not even rooted!!! by member rjshrjndrn

Even though, later in the thread, the OP says it's not flashable from SD Card as it isn't .img & says renaming is not an option. Just thought I would give it a shot!

I'm looking into "how to rip a PG76IMG off from %temp%"?.

(a) Not sure how to do this yet

(b) If it will even work

HOWEVER, marvel_perfect_stock.zip SHOULD work as is; as a zip- so I put a copy in my PC folder (with the rest of my files-fastboot, adb, cwm etc.).

I just don't know how to use it- there must be some kind of cmd prompt instruction, but it is not listed.

Still can not get past the Marvel_RUU wizard's error from earlier yet, either!

Thanks.
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
Hello.

On the SD Card side of things, I have read threads that suggest, after multiple downloads [even through different browsers] of a file still return the (Status 0)/ (bad)- that maybe my cwm version needs updating, in order to push the chosen file through.

After doing a "Google search" for cwm for wildfire s download, I got two main options:

1) clockworkmod.com/rommanager‎ BUT, this only offers ver: 5.0.2.8 which is already the one I have.

2) code.google.com/p/cm9-wildfire-s/downloads/detail?name...cwm...THIS gives me a download: Unoffical ClockworkMod v6.0.0.7 Recovery for Marvel.

The file is PG76IMG-cwm-6.0.0.7-UNOFFICIAL-marvel.zip 4.5 MB. [You need to rename it to PG76IMG.zip and copy it to your SD card.]

Now I have already downloaded it [via Firefox on Galaxy S4, renamed as instructed & put on SD]

I JUST HAVE NOT installed/ ran it yet on the Wildfire S as I'm unsure if it's safe to do so OR even if I SHOULD mess around further with the handset/ WORKING Recovery [esp. as the file states UNOFFICIAL CwM]!

Any thoughts on this, as I'm running out of options for solutions?

Thanks.
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
Aaaah NEARLY!!!!!!!

Found this thread:

Htc wildfire s Stock rom by member gabontz_vl

It advised to go to follow this link:

androidforums.com/wildfire-s-...ed-device.html

So I did this and I followed it's advice and got the Wizard working:

HAD TO ***Relocked*** my Bootloader gurrrr! Will have to unlock again when I have my ROM back!

HTC Android Phone ROM Update Utility 1.0.5.2011

Current information about your Android phone:

Image version:

19.26.401.3

<Click update>

From 19.26.401.3

to

2.26.401.3

Phone restarts; "HTC" appears on black screen

Wizard says the process will take 10 mins to update

BUT after NEARLY working, it failed saying:

ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR

The ROM Update cannot update your Android phone.

Please get correct ROM Update Utility and try again.

Note the wizard matched my ROM & Radio perfectly.

Have not messed with HBOOT. It's still the original 1.09.0099.

Where do I go from here?

Thanks
[HTC Wildfire S] csoulr666:
Try using a zip extracted from an RUU

1. First download and run an RUU on your computer(the latest one you can find)

2. After the first window pops up, close it

3. Then in "Run" type "%temp%"

4. In there find a file named "ROM.zip"

5. Rename it to "PG76IMG.zip"

6. Put it on the root of the SDcard(no folders)

7. Now boot into the bootloader

8. It will check and ask you to flash the file, press the Vol up button

9. And you'll get a completely stock rom

Do make sure that your bootloader is Relocked when you do this, you can unlock it using the same unlock code
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
I've just spotted the reply, thank you for the advice csoulr666.

Yes I will do this now & let you know how I get on.

Again, thanks.
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
Thanks again to csoulr666.

Followed the instructions to the letter.

After powering on in HBOOT, the handset automatically began "checking...PG76IMG.zip". A load-bar appeared at the top-righthand corner of the screen. When checking completed, I got:

Main Version is older!

Update fail!

Press <power> to reboot.

Now, I extracted from RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.26.401.3_Radio_47.23e.35.3038H_7.57.39.10M_release_261695_signed.exe-

as the stats for my software were ROM: 2.26.401.3 & Radio 7.57.39.10M.

A perfect match. So what is this "Main Version is older" referring to?

I am a little confused.

Thanks.
[HTC Wildfire S] csoulr666:
Try using one that is newer than your current version
[HTC Wildfire S] GERJDOY:
Thank you to csoulr666 for the advice. I apologise for the delay in responding (as I saw this at 9am). I have spent the day (& most of last night ) on Google, reading umpteen threads-

"googling": ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR/ The ROM Update cannot update your Android phone/ Main Version is older/ ruu could not update my rom version/ latest stock rom for wildfire s/ htc wildfire s newest update/ original stock rom for htc wildfire s/ stock roms for wildfire s/ HTC Wildfire S Software newer than 2.26.401.3/ update from 2.26.401.3/ update android 2.3 6/ download android 2.3 6 for htc wildfire s.

The latest RUU IS 2.26.401.3. That is the one I am using, both as RUU, & to extract the ROM to .zip. I can not find ANY NEWER RUU.

I am unclear as to what "Try using one that is newer than your current version" referrs to, sorry; so I could only reason that it must be the Android version.

As the RUU is the latest- 2.26, it should surely contain ver:2.3.5. If it's not, which the error messge implies it's not?, I'm not sure how to check the Android version contained within nor how to replace it as I can not find a seperate 2.3.5 file. I can not find an Android 2.3.5 file download, nor how to update an RUU in .exe form or an independant ROM .zip ripped from it, .

I am now really stuck & fresh out of ideas.

Thanks
[HTC Wildfire S] fgw3987:
Did you get this sorted?

I too had the same problems as you. I am on the same HBOOT and radio and my Cid is O2__001 (UK) and all the errors you encountered were the same for me.

I got it working tonight by creating a GOLDCARD SD card (search XDA/Google for it and use Youtube to find out how to create one) and using the Rom extracted from the latest RUU 2.26.401.3.

Now im totally stock.

If you need anymore help PM me.
[HTC Wildfire S] ketchi_ks:
Am having the same issue. Error 140. Can you help me pls.
[HTC Wildfire S] fgw3987:
Sorry mate, I no longer have this phone. Did u try the steps I took?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] mariosgreece:
Hello guys this is my first post.Yesterday i was trying to flash a rom but it failed.Then i decided to restore my backup.When i selected restore it didnt show anything.In file manager it seems that the backup is there but it doesnt show up when i select restore.Apparently my device is now soft-bricked.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Heisenberg:
Please provide more information. For a start your bootloader details, recovery version (official or modified), and s-on/s-off status. Also, what checkboxes did you select when making the backup? Was the backup made using the same recovery version or a different version?

PS. There's no such thing as a soft brick. A brick is an absolute state and is not subject to gradation. If your phone can power on (even into bootloader or recovery) it isn't bricked.

Sent from my Evita
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] anuragchauhan00:
Hello world !

please let me know if there exists jelly bean for flyer with phone.

Thanks!!!
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] leo91919:
No only android 2 & 3 sorry

---------- Post added at 08:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:48 PM ----------

But normally android 2.3.4 works better
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] pnz:
I can confirm that this one works with phone - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1795342 . However you have to select the speakerphone icon each time.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] TheDroidsYoureLookingFor:
JB Roms

Yes, there are Dexter's and NexusFlyer ROMs here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1610925

I just came up with a fix for the capacitive lights being stuck on with NexusFlyer. I need to get to my ten post count so I can post it on the thread. Thanks.