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Nest hub - white screen only

hornetster
Community Member

Have a nest hub. Couple of months ago, had an issue where it was locking up all the time. Contacted Google, and they said it was a known problem, with developers working on it. Outcome was that for about 4-6 weeks the hub was unusable, but eventually became OK, so, yes, must have been firmware. I spent many hours troubleshooting this for Google.

Now have an issue that the hub only has a white screen - nothing else. The only thing that will show on the screen is volume - can adjust - and brightness. Nothing else shows. If I do a factory reset, cannot verify the number as you set it up from the app, but if you just confirm (without being able to see it), setup continues, and apparently completes, but, again, nothing on the screen. If you power off/on, when it comes up it does the "new setup" thing (tells you to download and setup through Google Home), but even if you don't, you can still connect through the app, and can even cast your screen (nothing). Can hear it begin casting, but can also hear it disconnect a couple of seconds later. 

This again, I believe, is probably a firmware issue....

I believe it should still be under warranty?

Anyone any ideas? Google seems to have gone silent on me.

Thanks.

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Tpavra
Community Member

I have exactly the same issue on my 1st Gen Nest Hub... Extremely frustrating and needs an urgent fix! 

darqsyde242
Community Member

Same issue here. Literally happened while playing Spotify, while making dinner. Playing music fine, stirring pot, hmmm music stopped, look over shoulder at a White screen(flickering, obviously ambient sensor working).
Since tried Reboot. Nothing. Reset. Nothing. Volume controls work, light sensor works. Settings doesn't.

Princesss
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi Everyone,

 

Thanks for posting.

 

Sorry to hear about what you're experiencing right now with your Google Nest Hub. Just to confirm, did all your Google Nest Hub still responds even when there's no display showing on the screen?

 

Could you also look up for its software version thru the Google Nest display? Swipe up on the Home screen of your Google Nest Hub, tap on the "Settings" icon and select "About Device". From there, look for "Software Version".

 

Feel free to respond to this thread once you have those details.

 

Best,

Princess

Tpavra
Community Member

Mine semi responds, I can scroll up which brings a menu, the white background behind that flickers and none of the onscreen actions function. Incredibly frustrating, it's definitely a software issue. 

It cleared up after leaving it on for a couple of days just sitting, after multiple factory resets, and a call to support. (who phoned back to say they could replace it, just a couple of hours after it started working again.

And now, just a couple of hours ago, it went from playing Spotify(again), to the Grey Screen/White "G". and does nothing beyond that. Even after attempting a factory reset. Multiple times. I may attempt another call to support. Again.
On the up side, phone support was good (the first time)

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey all,

 

Sorry for the late reply. I wanted to follow up and ensure you are good to go. Please let me know if you are still having trouble with the device showing a grey screen, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further. 

Best regards,
Jake

Tpavra
Community Member

Hi there, after numerous (easily 500+ at this point) factory resets, mine is still showing a white screen. 

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Tpavra,

 

I am truly sorry for the trouble and frustration that you are having with the device. I understand that is not the most ideal situation, and I am more than happy to assist. Since you have exhausted all troubleshooting steps, I would like to escalate this to a higher team.

If you could please fill out this form, our Team would then be in contact with you for additional support. Please let me know if you have any questions from here as well.

Best regards,
Jake

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Tpavra,

 

I wanted to check in and see if you were able to get in contact with our Team? Please let me know, as I would be happy to assist and check in.

Best regards,
Jake

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Tpavra,

 

I want to ensure you are good to go, and everything is working properly. Please let me know if you are still having trouble, as I will be locking the thread in 24 hours due to inactivity. 

Best regards,
Jake

Jake
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Tpavra,

 

It has been a few days since the last reply, and I am going to lock the thread at this time. If you have any questions, please feel free to create a new post. 

Best regards,
Jake