The #1 Nexus 7 News, Discussion and Fan Site!

2012 Nexus 7 Discussion Forums (1st Generation) => Nexus 7 Help => Topic started by: ivan on December 08, 2012, 10:24:58 AM

Title: New N7 Owner - Screen flicker?
Post by: ivan on December 08, 2012, 10:24:58 AM
Hi all,

Just got my Nexus 7 yesterday.  Last night, while in bed, I had the screen brightness at zero, but while reading a book or looking at webpages that were white, it looked like my screen was flickering (very subtle, but got annoying after a while).  What's going on with that? Should I be returning my Nexus to google?

Thanks!
Title: Re: New N7 Owner - Screen flicker?
Post by: CBers on December 08, 2012, 02:51:39 PM
Yes.

Sent from my 32GB Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: New N7 Owner - Screen flicker?
Post by: dms05 on December 08, 2012, 03:49:12 PM
Try cancelling AUTO screen brightness.  Worked for me.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: New N7 Owner - Screen flicker?
Post by: S.Prime on December 08, 2012, 09:02:08 PM
Test your new Nexus 7 in multiple light environments with auto brightness on and off and if the flicker continues follow CBers suggestion and seek a replacement.

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: New N7 Owner - Screen flicker?
Post by: ivan on December 10, 2012, 10:05:25 AM
Googleing it, seems like it's a common problem due to wifi pulling power from the screen.  People said the rma'd it and got a new unit with the same problems and that 4.2.1 made it worse. Guess ill livewith it. Thanks all!
Title: Re: New N7 Owner - Screen flicker?
Post by: bjs229 on December 10, 2012, 05:53:37 PM
I have seen a light flicker under low light conditions on two units now. It only happens occasionally, and I have learned to ignore it. Some people claim it happens continuously, that would be a problem.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
Title: Re: Re: New N7 Owner - Screen flicker?
Post by: Yvi on December 10, 2012, 06:02:52 PM
I have seen a light flicker under low light conditions on two units now. It only happens occasionally, and I have learned to ignore it. Some people claim it happens continuously, that would be a problem.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

I also see my screen flicker occasionally. My light is not set to automatic.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: New N7 Owner - Screen flicker?
Post by: bjs229 on December 10, 2012, 06:08:41 PM
Good point Yvi. Mine is not on auto either.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2