Nexus 4: Some tips address the most common problems

If you have a Nexus 4, you may be met with some more or less annoying bugs, which can in most cases be solved by you yourself. Therefore, we will list the most common problems with the Nexus 4, and how to overcome them.

The microphone does not work

Since the update to Android 4.2.2 Nexus 4, several users complained of a bug at the microphone when throwing or receiving calls. Other users will even say that the problem persists with the update to Android 4.3. Anyway, you can:

• Use the speakerphone feature, because it seems to work perfectly.
• Use a wired or Bluetooth headset with its own microphone to circumvent the problem.
• Try to get into Safe Mode to see if the problem is not caused by an external application, and thus remove one by one to see which application is causing the problem.
• Play the service.

The battery charge is too slow

Normally, if you load via a computer, it is quite normal for the battery charging is slow. However, plugged into a wall charger, the battery should not take a long time to load. To overcome the problem:

• Make sure you use the charger and cable that came with the Nexus 4
• Try other cables if the problem persists. You must have the idea that some chargers offer much more power to charge the battery faster, but I strongly recommend you use a charger that provides power than your Nexus 4 can receive, because it can damage your Smartphone.

Bluetooth connects when it wants

Several other users complain about the Bluetooth connection is secure or that simply do not connect. You should:

• Restart your smartphone. Once restarted, Bluetooth will work at least for a while
• Other users think that the problem could come from WiFi. So you can try to disable WiFi and see if Bluetooth works.
• Finally, other users have reported the problem disappeared after updating to Android 4.3. So you can update your phone when you receive a notification asking you to do so.

The back cover is cracked

The back cover of the Nexus 4 is covered with a glass part. If unfortunately you have cracked the shell, you can always buy a case for your smart phone. Indeed, it will hide the crack that is on the back of your device, but will also protect it. You can find cases and other accessories for the Nexus 4 from this page .

The speakers buzz Nexus 4

It could be that the speakers of your Nexus 4 buzz for no apparent reason, especially when the screen is lit. The only solution that comes to you is to play the service, because the buzz is hardware and not software problem, which means it can not be fixed via an update.

Can not take a picture

If you go into the camera app on your Nexus 4, and you try to take a picture in vain, know that you are not alone in facing this problem. Before playing the service, you can try the following solutions:

• Restart the camera application
• Switch to the video, take a short video, then return to the camera that will now walking device.

Yellow tint on the screen

Other users have reported a yellow tint on the entire screen or part. This is actually a problem that has been found on other devices such as the iPhone 5 or the Xperia Z. So you can try:

• Just wait a few hours after you first start your Nexus 4 to see if the yellow tint disappears, because according to some users, it is a glue used on the LG Smartphone, and it was not until she dry.
• Play the SAV

Overheating

Often the Nexus 4 overheating strangely after opening an application. If you encounter this problem, you can try to close all open applications or clean RAM with Android Assistant for example. Otherwise, if the problem persists, you can play the service.

Unexpected restart

Several users have reported an unexpected restart Google Nexus 4 during an update. In fact, it is in most cases an application that is not compatible with the new version. Therefore, you can:

• Search 'settings and manage applications "to find the application break problem, and turning them off one by one until the device does not restart.
• You can also do a factory reset by going to settings and backup and recovery, and do a hard reset.

The screen of the Nexus 4 remains off when a call is finished

Other users have also reported that once they have finished a call, the screen stays off Nexus 4. In most cases, it is a misplaced or dirty screen protector. Therefore, simply remove the screen protector.

If unfortunately, the screen does not turn off when the smartphone closer to your ear during a call, you have to play the service because it is a hardware problem.

There is very little autonomy to the battery of the Nexus 4

If you're traveling and you forgot to charge your Nexus 4 before leaving the house, you can use the following methods to keep as long as possible the autonomy that you have:

• Disable all connections that you do not use as NFC, Bluetooth or GPS
• Reduce the screen brightness
• Disable automatic update accounts like Facebook