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Hub stuck on grey ‘g’ screen, factory reset not helped

Tizzle
Community Member

Hub stuck on g screen factory reset brings it back to g screen. Power off overnight, no change. 

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Muddi
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey folks,

 

Thanks for sharing all the details about the issue. 

 

We understand this issue has been happening for quite some time now, but rest assured that our team is aware of this and looking into this issue at hand. Please try to plug in the device to a different power outlet, then attempt a reset.

 

If unresolved, perform the workaround below:

 

  1. At the back of the Nest display, unplug the power cord and wait for 10 seconds, then plug it back in and wait until the screen with the "G" logo shows up
  2. Repeat the first step, 10 more times.
  3. After the customer plugs the power cord back in, wait for the device to reset. The device announces "Welcome to Google Home" to signify that it's ready for setup.

Put your device to recovery mode:

 

  1. Put the device in Recovery Mode (Unplug the device, then perform a long press on the volume up and volume down buttons while the customer plugs the device back in. Once the device turns back on, release the volume buttons.)
  2. Once the device boots into Recovery Mode (a long press on both volume up and volume down buttons at the same time), attempt a factory reset.

 

If the above steps don't work, please reach out to us to get immediate support on this link: https://bit.ly/3adTfGB

 

Cheers,

Muddi

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kevlee
Community Member

Hi, I'm having the same issue and a factory reset does not fix it. 

My nest hub is doing the same thing.

janisher
Community Member

During an update, my nest hub  gen 1 restarted and then got stuck on the G screen, I 've been try to factory reset 11 times and more and it's not working

KevinE
Community Member

I have far too many things attached to my hub to wait, and wait and wait for a solution.  I have moved everything over to Alexa for one part of the house, and broke down and bought a new Google Nest hub.

That being said, I still want my older version fixed, or replaced.  I absolutely can use it if it functions and I should be able to have a product that the company does not BRICK with a new software update.

This is just unacceptable.  I have opened a case, and nothing - zip, nada, no response from Google at all.  

I have this issue and gave gone through the customer service loop online too many times. Help!

I wish I could help, but I have not gotten any further along in the process than you.  It appears they just don't want to manage this problem, and hope over time folks will simply give up.  

This has been a horrible customer experience thus far.

MichaelJ
Community Member

I agree, this is a serious customer issue. I have to say that after contacting Google support I received a call immediately. I went through several steps with the tech, unplugging the unit multiple times for ever-longer periods, rebooting, resetting, etc. (which I had already done on my own). I then had to take pictures of the unit with codes the tech emailed me and finally got the ok to have it replaced. I was told an email with directions would follow within 72 hours. After 3 days without an email I emailed them back. The tech said he would look into it and have his senior management sort it. After another week without hearing from them I emailed again. Same reply, but then within a couple of days received two emails with shipping labels and instructions. Curiously, one email told me to ignore the first email label and ship to a special address as it was going directly to their engineering group as they wanted to have immediate access to the unit to determine the problem. I got the sense that they were not sure how this issue happened and wanted to investigate my Gen 1 unit specifically. It was just over 1 year old and was a gift. Within about a week I received my Gen 2 unit and it has, thankfully, been working fine. I committed to Google for my home automation so really hate to change, but will if I have more and consistent issues like this. 
My only suggestion is to keep contacting them until you get some resolution. 

Thanks for sharing. I have been doing the same thing and keep contacting them for months. They promised to revert but still had not got a replacement yet. I wonder if it is no replacement service for Singapore. Can you let me know which country are you from?

Hello, Lawrence. 
I am in the USA. 

JokingJ
Community Member

Very good to know -- I also received the song and dance about 2-3 business days for a response on the authorized replacement request and got nothing after a whole week had elapsed, so I reached out again and heard basically the same as you described for the second contact as well. Guess we'll see how much pestering it takes... (I also had a Gen 1 Hub, FWIW)

And agreed it's pretty poor response from Google/Nest on this issue, especially from someone who's been a long-time user of Nexus, Pixel, and Home/Nest products. I'm also in the same boat wherein I've pretty thoroughly tied the knot with Google on home automation and control via the Google Home app and various Google hardware. My only thought is to maybe go with one of the Lenovo-built hubs instead, as they don't seem to come with Google's bad habit of bricking their own devices with negligent software updates (speaking as someone who's had numerous Google phones with boot loop issues).

KevinE
Community Member

I wish my experience was even remotely as satisfying as yours.  After my reaching out to Google, I have not been contacted at all by the company.  No phone call, no email address with which I can communicate - nothing, just a black hole.  

But, good for you - it appears you are now one of two people on this forum that have actually received a replacement.  Have a great day.


 

Jonnycage
Community Member

I unfortunately have had a terrible experience with google. They promised an email with a return label. They promised sending a new unit. 
then nothing.  
It’s EXACTLY like spam callers when they try to tell you won some kind of settlement but want money sent to them to accesss the account.  
I still can’t believe a huge company like google would do all this over a $120 unit 

JokingJ
Community Member

Well, I went ahead and passed along this thread to a few tech media outlets like The Verge/Vox since Google doesn't feel obliged to deal with a nearly 6 month-old problem in any substantive way and seems to be giving people who reach out the good ol' runaround regarding replacements for devices they've bricked through their own OTA software updates.

Hate for it to come down to a swift kick in the pants like this, but that does seem to be how these things get resolved nowadays...

Mine just done the same. All steps in all other posts haven't worked. 

BB14
Community Member

Is there a solution to this problem. I have the same issue. I don't see a solution.

I accepted the fact it was broken and bought a new one. I don’t have patience to wait for months for a response 

I bought a new Home Hub too, it was $65.  At this stage in my life, I am beyond begging and pleading for anyone to do the right thing.  They should do it willingly.  I still believe Google should do better, I just no longer expect it.  That will go into my decisions going forward, certainly, I will not buy a Google Pixel phone now, which I had decided to buy last week.  Way more expensive - much greater risk of losing my $'s.

Pennywise, and dollar foolish, this problem should have been addressed and fixed months ago.  Enjoy my $65, but you won't be getting my $900.

djbrand1
Community Member

I also am having the same issue on my Google Hub. Stuck on gray screen with G. Factory reset does nothing. 

Jyze
Community Member

Not solved

I'm experiencing the same issue

daver911
Community Member

Just started having the same issue.  Tried the factory reset, no change.  Cannot connect to the device in Google Home.

El-Kirko
Community Member

Can I Please be added to this list for the fix issue, mine just had this happen 2 days ago and I've been fighting it since then....Thank you

Soma
Community Member

Hello Frances

My Google nest hub stucks in recovery mode can you please get it fixed

 

Randeazy
Community Member

My Google nest hub suddenly restarted and now is stuck on a black screen with a grey G logo on it 

I tried factory resting it but it goes right back to the grey g 

 

Plz help!

Muddi
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Randeazy,

 

Welcome to the Google Nest Community Forum.

 

I know how it feels to not to have a working device when needed. This is related to a similar trending issue on this link. Rest assured that our team is aware of this and is already looking into it.

  • Have you tried plugging the device to a different power outlet?

  • When was this issue (stuck on gray G logo) first noticed?

  • Was the device already in this state when you first discovered it?

  • If no, were you in the middle of interacting with the device when it happened? If so, what were you trying to do?

  • Did you unplug the device or was there a power outage shortly before you discovered this issue?

  • What are the troubleshooting steps you've already tried?

 

Please try these steps below that may help us fix the issue:

  1. Place the device in Recovery Mode (unplug the device then hold down (long press) the volume up and volume down buttons while you plug the device back in. Release the volume button once the device turns back on.)

  2. Attempt a factory reset once the device boots into Recovery Mode (hold down (long press) both volume up and volume down buttons at the same time.)

Let me know once done. 

 

Cheers,

Muddi

Randeazy
Community Member

The device was like that when we got home last night. 

We've already tried the factory reset and it goes right back to the grey logo screen

Muddi
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Randeazy,

 

Thanks for the update. We'd be happy to take a look into this for you. Please fill up this form with all the needed information then let me know once done.

 

Cheers,

Muddi

Randeazy
Community Member

I've filled out the form 

Muddi
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Randeazy,

 

Apologize for the delays. We got the form you've submitted. We've sent you an email about your concern and let's continue through that channel.

 

Also, I've duplicated your thread to the main one here. You’ll receive all updates on this issue on the main thread and we recommend updating and checking this thread when needed.

 

Cheers,

Muddi

helyx79
Community Member

When I had to ring toll to organise shipment, she already knew it was about the google home hubs before I even said ….

03jacg
Community Member

Hi frances,

I have the same problem here. My Google Nest Hub shows a gray screen with the G logo, I already tried the factory reset (multiple times) and it still shows the same

jimjam71
Community Member

Hello, I've come across this same issue and no resolution following steps provided above (attempting to reset to factory settings).  Can you please open a case for me and provide steps to get a replacement.

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Jyze
Community Member

Hi frances, 
I have the same issue with my Google Hub. It has essentially been bricked. continually displaying a white "g" logo. I have also tried factory resetting the device multiple times. 
Can you please open a case for me and provide steps to get a replacement.

Diane19
Community Member

Hi. I woke up to mine in Recovery mode and nothing is resetting it.

Ericp89
Community Member

Mine is doing the same thing.factory reset didn't help.

KB5150
Community Member
  • Please add me to your list . I have the same problem with no resolution. Thanks

KevinE
Community Member

I tried reaching out via this forum to Google in multiple ways.  Finally, I was able to connect using this link... this form

I was able to chat directly with a customer service person (Lien), who was helpful after following this link.  Including wait time, it took a little over an hour for the process, but at least it appears I have made real contact.

I am told that I have filled out all the appropriate information,  which included sending two clear photos of the product base which id's the unit (model and serial #) and one of the gray screen that includes the white G.  Lein has acknowledged he can clearly read the model number & serial numbers of my device.  

As the chat continued, I was sent an email, which I responded to, that again included my photos (3 in total), along with my personal information.  Again, Lein confirmed his receipt of the information and said nothing else was needed from me.

I am told, a replacement will be coming, though it will need to be approved in the next 24-48 hours.


I sure hope so...  Time will tell.  I will try to keep everyone posted on what happens from here.

FrugalSC
Community Member

Having the same issue, went through the reset steps, it appears to start the resetting process but when I let go of the volume buttons, the screen turns to a blank white screen.

 

I do not see a Case ID, Can you please advise?

TerryL49
Community Member

I remain very upset that this group concern was not fully and quickly addressed by Google. This morning after months of getting replies stating the reset didnt work, I Googled " what is Google doing about the bricked hub and found a none Google page that was HELPFUL!! it included the link to Google Support, and once there after filling in the questions, i selected "Call Me" I got a return call in less than a minute and within 10 minutes my hub was reset and up and running. 

Here is the link to use. 

https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp?hl=en