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Nexus 7: Nexus 7 will not power on.

Sat, 25 May 2024 10:58:41 -0700

Nexus 7 will not power on. Held the power button. Tried pressing the power button in rapid succession. No luck. I think it is charged. Anyone Jedi who can save me?

⟐ Commented May 25, 2024 at 10:58 MST

Nexus 7 2nd Generation: Automatic screen rotation not working

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:11:07 -0700

I've had a Nexus 7 Gen 2 for a couple years now, and recently, the screen has stopped rotating in response to device orientation. Restarting the device used to fix the issue temporarily, but now even that doesn't always work. This also affects tilt functions in various games.

Check My Android reads 0 on the tilt sensors when the device gets stuck. I use Rotation to manually shift the screen, but this problem occurs with or without the app installed.

Any suggestions as to what might be wrong and how to fix it?

⟐ Answered November 26, 2023 at 0:11 MST

Nexus 7: Nexus 7 will not boot, just screen flicker

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:01:34 -0700

Hi Everyone,

I have a new Nexus 7. As soon as I brought it home, I checked to make sure it started charging and also boot-up.

Now 3-4 weeks later, its been lying idle inside the packaging/box. I hooked it up for charging and nothing came on! No charging message, no Nexus Logo. Just blank.

I tried holding the power button for 30 secs, 60 secs, forever ... nothing. All I get is the back-light. If I hold the volume+power button for some time, I get some flickering/snow on the screen. I even left it in the socket for 2 days, still the same thing. Strangely, if I take it off charging; it becomes a 7" brick, with even the flicker and back-light failing.

I'm guessing it is a battery issue. Can someone confirm and tell me what all I need to do ?

Thank You

⟐ Commented January 17, 2021 at 12:01 MST

Nexus 7: Why does my tablet keep shutting itself off?

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:41:27 -0700

My Nexus 7 has been having a problem the past couple of days where after I turn it on, it will run for a few minutes, and then it will freeze and the screen will go black, showing up with the google reboot screen a few seconds later. If I leave it completely alone, it will stay on for about 6 minutes before it shuts down completely, and if I try to actually do anything on it it turns off in way, way less time. I haven't been able to pin point it to a certain app of process, though some things will shut it down faster than others. It is making it impossible to use my tablet and I don't know what could be causing it.

⟐ Commented November 20, 2020 at 18:41 MST

Nexus 7 2nd Generation: Cracked screen touch screen unresponsive

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:18:52 -0700

Google Nexus 7 2nd Gen

Screen is cracked would like to replace, also screen is unresponsive, I am wondering if replacing the screen will correct this or is there something else I may need to buy too?

⟐ Commented November 21, 2018 at 4:18 MST

Nexus 7 2nd Generation: Micro-USB port not working

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 09:29:03 -0700

I have a Nexus 7 (2014) (says ASUS on the back along with the NEXUS name). I've always had a little bit of trouble seating the micro-usb connector for charging but a couple of days ago it indicated that, even though connected, I needed to connect to charger. I moved the cable connector about a little and once or twice it indicated that it was connected and then immediately that it was not. I haven't been able to find that "sweet spot" again and now the battery is dead. I believe that the micro-usb port is loose/bad and am looking for a way to repair or replace the port.

Everything I find on the internet is for 2012 or 2013 models. I would really rather fix this that have to scrap it for something so basic. And, besides, I love the picture clarity and size and the new tablets that are coming out all seem to be larger.

⟐ Answered April 26, 2019 at 9:29 MST

Nexus 7: Where to find replacement parts for Nexus 7

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 05:19:31 -0700

I am looking at trying to find individual parts for the Nexus 7 (back cover, batteries, etc). My main concern right now is finding a couple back cover replacements. Is there a specific e-tailer, or area that I can purchase replacement parts from? Either directly through a dealer, warehouse, etc.

⟐ Commented July 24, 2017 at 5:19 MST

Nexus 7: Why isn't my N7 charging/turning on?

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 08:47:12 -0700

My Nexus 7 was at around 40% battery a few nights ago, so I switched it off as I usually do and plugged it in and the charging icon appeared. However, when I came back to it around an hour later, the charging icon was showing it charging from the bottom (empty battery). I switched it on and it showed 0% battery and powered off automatically.

The next time I plugged it in, nothing happened and it seemed dead. The only time it responds is when I put 5v across the pogo pins, then it shows the charging icon, I can then plug in the USB cable, remove the 5v from the pins and the charging symbol will remain. I had left it like that for around an hour, tried to turn it on, it booted but immediately powered off again, displaying 0% battery.

I have opened up the device and made sure the battery is securely connected (it is) and I'm stumped. I've tried every method I've seen including:

Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery after a couple of minutes
Holding power + volume-down to get to the bootloader
Keeping it plugged in overight

Any idea what I can do to fix it? It's 2 months out of warranty so returning it isn't doable.

⟐ Commented August 02, 2016 at 8:47 MST

Nexus 10: My nexus wont turn on,what can I do?

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:58:28 -0700

My nexus 10 wont turn on?

Whats is the problem?

⟐ Answered December 11, 2020 at 13:58 MST

Nexus 9: Nexus 9 broken screen, where to repair?

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:17:12 -0700

I have broken the screen of my Nexus 9, I can not find anyone that fixes them or find a replacement nexus9 screen, do I send it back to HTC and see if they will repair it, I can not find a repair link on their web site. totally stuck.

⟐ Commented August 10, 2016 at 9:17 MST

Nexus 7: How can I remove a headphone jack that broke off?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:50:05 -0700

Headphone jack broke off inside the device

⟐ Commented January 27, 2026 at 1:50 MST

Nexus 7: USB port is not charging

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 05:54:44 -0700

Can the USB port connection in the unit be fixed as it is very loose and will not accept any charging..

⟐ Answer accepted November 06, 2017 at 5:54 MST

Nexus 7 2nd Generation: I am Stuck On Reboot Screen

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 19:30:56 -0700

I have tried all of the troubleshooting tips on the forums for trying to reboot my device but no matter what I do I all i end up seeing is the google logo. I contacted Asus and they told me it was out of warranty and that it would cost $200 for them to wipe the tablet and re-install the operating system. Is there a cheaper option? I 'd rather not have a paper weight and from what I've seen online that is what it looks like.

⟐ Commented June 19, 2017 at 19:30 MST

Nexus 7: Why won't the screen not turn when tablet is horizontal?

Sun, 03 Apr 2016 10:51:30 -0700

My son recently purchased this tablet and the screen would turn when he switched from vertical to horizontal. He says that it will not rotate. Is there an easy way to fix this?

⟐ Commented April 03, 2016 at 10:51 MST

Nexus 7: Are there pins for MicroSD support on the Nexus 7?

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 01:06:04 -0700

Looking at the motherboard I am curious if the Nexus 7 supports MicroSD either through GPIO or dedicated pins.

Would make for an interesting hack if one wanted to expand their storage space post-purchase.

⟐ Answer edited January 14, 2015 at 1:06 MST

Nexus 7: Touch input broken for a dropped nexus 7

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:21:51 -0700

I dropped my Nexus 7 16 GB the other day and the screen is unfortunately cracked. Whats more unfortunate is that the touch input does not work anymore so I cannot do anything with it!

Is there anyway of fixing the touch input? I can live with a cracked screen.

Cheers.

⟐ Commented November 21, 2018 at 4:21 MST

Nexus 9: Nexus keeps trying to start shows the google start up and then nothin

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:13:42 -0700

Hi everyone, my nexus keeps trying to start then gets up to the google screen and then just keeps trying to get past that point but cant.... Is this a sign the battery is knackered? It does still charge tho so not sure if a virus has buggered it or what???

Any help would be appreciated

Cheers

Ally

⟐ Answered November 26, 2023 at 0:13 MST

Nexus 7: Where Can I Find Replacement Micro USB Port?

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 15:50:40 -0700

I have found some general ports on Ebay, but I don't know if I need a specific type, or if I replace the entire USB/Headphone Jack assembly. I have hunted several sites, Ebay, Amazon, iFixit, DIY and a lot of forums for this information, and I'm just about to give up and hand it to my PC repair guy or Best Buy (which I reallllllly don't want to do!).

Does anyone know a great place I can find replacement parts for this confounded tablet!?

⟐ Commented February 24, 2017 at 15:50 MST

Nexus 7: How can I separate the glass and LCD display?

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 02:52:11 -0700

Here it is: my Nexus 7 accidentally bathed in capuchino because I put take-away capuchino together with my Nexus 7 in a bag. I open my Nexus 7 and make some cleanning and assemble again. When I plug in the power cable, the screen was on and what I saw was just a dark yellow screen.

Can I do anything to make my LCD alive again? Should I seperate the glass and LCD display to take a look inside if any coffee capuchino get inside? I do some researchs and it would cost me 130$ for a new LCD display, I would rather buy new one. Anyway, I want to try before giving up. If you have any idea, please advise me.

Thank you guys.

⟐ Answer edited February 26, 2021 at 2:52 MST

Nexus 7: Replacing only the digitizer for cracked screen

Sun, 06 Sep 2015 21:59:02 -0700

hello there

I've had my nexus 7 very recently. on the fourth day I bought it I got it out of my pocket and I found a crack on the screen. now the outer glass is cracked and the upper area of the screen is not responding to the touch. although all of the screen is still displaying stuff normally.

as you expect this is quite annoying since I keep rotating my tablet around to get to parts of the display :-D

now I've found digitizers being sold separately (without an LCD) on eBay for 72$. and since I live in Egypt I'll have it shipped from China and try fixing it here.

some people said I should get a used one or get a whole screen for easy replacement (LCD+ digitizer).. but I really can't afford this option.

my question is this. how doable is this? and how can I replace the digitizer and leave the LCD intact?

thanks in advance.

⟐ Commented September 06, 2015 at 21:59 MST