Nexus 7 rebooting on it's own since 4.2 update!

[wyl51]

update for my case: still havent have time to get my N7 fixed

seems 4.2 is messing quite a lot of devices...

 

[thigpens3]

Same issue here. Resets randomly three times today since OTA. Also it constantly auto dims and brightens even
When nothing in the room has changed. Not very happy.
Also since update battery life sucks.

 

[KitN]

I've been getting random reboots since upgrading to 4.2 as well. This NEVER happened with 4.1. I'm none too happy about this...

Sent from my Nexus 7

 

[hoosiermama2799]

Mine is rebooting every day or so. Most recently while it was sitting on a table not being used. Maybe it doesn't like my furniture. Lol

Actually this started for me just a couple of days ago, long after the 4.2 update, so I'm wondering if it's an app, not 4.2.

 

[J T M]

Same issue here. Resets randomly three times today since OTA. Also it constantly auto dims and brightens even
When nothing in the room has changed. Not very happy.
Also since update battery life sucks.

That's been my exact experience since the 4.2 update, too.

 

[Purplelinny]

I'm so tired of my Nexus 7. This is my third device from Google play, and still having issues. The first two went back because of screen flicker. This third device has that, and the rebooting issue. Spent 30 mins with support today. They seemed to be aware that the reboot issue was software related. He had me do a reset (not through settings, but by holding both vol keys then the power button), which took me through a routine where it reset but I didn't have to reinstall the apps. Just had to put the GUI back to where I wanted it. So far so good on the reboot issue, but not holding out much hope on the screen flicker issue.

And get this... My first device was returned outside of the 15 day return period, at which time I was told that my 15 days starts over with a replacement device. So, knowing this, I got a replacement, and then another... However, this last techie informs me that because I missed the initial 15 day return, I cannot get a refund, but they will continue to replace devices if needed. Well guess what... It may end up being easier for them to just give me a refund, because I WILL keep returning these darn units until I get one that works properly.

 

[hoosiermama2799]

Earlier today, I posted that I had installed HD Widgets after the update, and then started having issues with the rebooting. Today, I decided to uninstall that app to see if it made a difference. My N7 rebooted during the uninstall process. Twice.

I finally got it uninstalled and have not had a reboot since.

Does anyone else with the reboot issue have that app installed?

 

[Purplelinny]

Well, I thought that the reset fixed the reboot issue, but it did not. It just happened again when I was browsing, using Chrome.

Any other ideas? I don't want to have to keep returning these devices.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

 

[Purplelinny]

<snip>

Does anyone else with the reboot issue have that app installed?

Yes! I should have read this before my last post. Going to uninstall. I'll report again tomorrow.



Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

 

[hoosiermama2799]

I looked at HD Widgets in the Play Store, and in comments, people are also mentioning the reboot issue. The developer says its an issue with the lockscreen widgets and that Google is aware. The developer also says that Google never tested the lock screen with third party widgets.

 

[KreepyKen]

Mine has rebooted itself twice. Coincidentally, both times were IMMEDIATELY after HD Widgets updated. I figured it was triggered by something in HD Widgets and didn't worry about it.

To those who have it happen when just sitting there, do you have HD Widgets installed and set to auto update?

 

[jairusz]

Mine was rebooting once a day since updating to 4.2 so I did a factory data reset. The restore process is pretty painless and so far my tablet has been running 3 full days without a forced reboot.

Crap, I probably just jinxed myself.

Sent from a tablet on a crappy OS, using an app that I purchased from an app store that appends this signature below my post to make me look superior in social status to everyone else.

 

[Purplelinny]

Yup, just read the info on XDA Dev. That's good to know. As soon as Google have this fixed, I'll be reinstalling HDW.

Thanks for info, h'mama.

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[Eric Blechner]

updated to 4.2 no reboot problem.... installed hd widgets... no reboot problem. added hd widgets to lock screen... reboot problem occurs!!!! uninstalled hd widgets... reboot problem solved!!! will reinstall hd widgets when it gets fixed or 4.2 is updated to work with hd widgets... Thanks all for this thread.

 

[flux capacitor]

A factory reset will NOT FIX random reboots. After resetting mine, I was reinstalling the apps from Google Play store. While reinstalling Real Racing the thing randomly rebooted. And frankly after a factory reset things dont seem much snappier. Sorry, 4.1.2 was a good upgrade, and 4.2 is absolute crap to me. Thanks for nothing Google.

 

[Jay Carnes]

I've been having problems with it rebooting while using the GPS on the road.. basically I use Waze as a GPS and it will reboot while in route.

 

[Iggymart]

updated to 4.2 no reboot problem.... installed hd widgets... no reboot problem. added hd widgets to lock screen... reboot problem occurs!!!! uninstalled hd widgets... reboot problem solved!!! will reinstall hd widgets when it gets fixed or 4.2 is updated to work with hd widgets... Thanks all for this thread.

HD Widgets was the culprit? I have it installed and on the lock screen but have yet to experience a reboot.

sent from RAZR HD MAXX

 

[muiriddin]

I have noticed at least one reboot and have HD Widgets installed. I will uninstall and see if it still happens. Thanks for posting this info everyone!

 

[Sonic Alpha]

I get the occasional reboot too, though mostly when I'm transferring stuff via an OTG cable.

The previous version of the OS was solid as a rock, but 4.2 feels like it was rushed out the door with little testing (Missing months in apps, slower performance, etc) :/

 

[Jaime Pinto]

I had about 5 reboots in one week.