Nexus 6 Common Issues And How To Fix Them

Nexus is one of the best options if you are going to buy an Android device as it is a Google handset that comes with the latest Android OS and technology. Google has cooperated with some big vendors in creating their Nexus handset. In 2014, Google cooperated with a popular vendor Motorola and presented Nexus 6. The device came with a great spec. However, some users started to experience some issues on their Nexus 6. We are going to show you how to fix some common problems on Nexus 6.

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Common Nexus 6 problems and how to solve them

Nexus 6 Keeps Freezing

When this problem occurs, we usually wait until it becomes responsive again. But, it can take forever. So annoying. Here are some possible solutions to deal with this problem.

Solution 1:

Restart your Nexus 6.

Solution 2:

Update the software: Settings > About phone > System updates > Check for update.

Solution 3:

Launch Google Play app and update all the apps you have on your device.

Solution 4:

You should close the apps you are not using, and to do that open Settings > Apps > find the app you want to close and click Force Stop.

Solution 5:

Go to Settings and then tap Storage to see how much storage space is available. If you have less than 10% of free space, you will have to delete some things, for example, apps or files you don’t need.

Solution 6:

The next thing you should do is to clear apps cache and data. It’s simple, just follow these steps: go to Settings > Storage, tap Cached data and then click OK.

Solution 7:

Boot your device into safe mode to see if any of third-party apps is responsible for the problem. To boot your device into safe mode:

  • Make sure that the screen on your device is turned on and then press and hold the Power button
  • A box will open and then you need to tap and hold Power off
  • Once you see Reboot in safe mode, tap OK
  • To exit the safe mode, reboot your device.

Solution 8:

Perform factory data reset to delete third-party apps, personal settings, and data. Backup your files first and follow these steps:

  • Navigate to Settings > Backup & Reset > Factory data reset > Reset phone > Erase Everything
  • Once this is completed, select the “Restart” option.

Nexus 6 Random Reboots

You are not the only user who experienced this issue because some of Nexus 6 users found the same thing. Try these solutions.

Solution 1:

If your device reboots when you launch or use a specific app,

  • Clear app cache and data – Go to Settings > Apps > Tap on the app for which you want to clear cache and data for > Tap Storage > Click Clear Cache. If clearing the cache does not fix the issue, follow the same steps and then click Clear Data.
  • Open Google Play and update the app
  • Remove the app completely.

Solution 2:

Go to Settings > Storage, click Cached data followed by OK.

Solution 3:

Launch Google Play application and then update all of your apps.

Solution 4:

Update the software. To do that, go to Settings > About phone > System updates and then click on Check for update. If there is a new software version, follow the steps on the screen to install it.

Solution 5:

Perhaps one of the third-party apps is responsible for the problem, and to see if that’s the case, boot your device into safe mode.

Solution 6:

Backup the important files and then perform factory data reset.

Nexus 6 Wi-Fi Issues

Wi-Fi issue is one of a very common problem on mobile devices. Solving it is not that difficult. You can try these possible solutions.

Solution 1:

Turn off Wi-Fi and turn it back on. Simple, but often works.

Solution 2:

Another simple thing that can fix so many issues is to restart your device.

Solution 3:

Unplug your router, wait for a while and plug it back in.

Solution 4:

Go to Wi-Fi settings, find your Wi-Fi network, and then tap and hold the network and click Forget. Try to connect to your network again.

Solution 6:

The next thing you should try is to change the frequency. Here is what you need to do: go to Wi-Fi and open the settings menu (tap on three dots). Tap on Wi-Fi frequency band and there you will find a few options. Choose another option over the current one.

Solution 7:

Update the router firmware.

Solution 8:

Is your software up to date? To check that, go to Settings > About phone > System updates and then tap Check for update.

Nexus 6 Performance Issues

Even though Nexus 6 is a great smartphone, by the time it may show a slow performance issue. These following methods may help you to improve its performance better.

Solution 1:

Restart your Nexus 6.

Solution 2:

Navigate to Settings > About phone > System updates and then tap Check for an update. If there is an update, tap Install and follow a few simple steps.

Solution 3:

You should make sure that all of the apps you have and use are up to date. Just open Google Play and update the applications.

Solution 4:

Uninstall the apps you don’t use.

Solution 5:

Download Greenify, a super useful app that puts the misbehaving apps into hibernation when not in use.

Solution 6:

You should close the applications you’re not using and to do that go to Settings > Apps > find the app you want to close > tap on that app > tap Force close.

Solution 7:

Go to Settings > Storage, tap on Cached data and then click OK.

Solution 8:

Backup your files and perform factory data reset.

Nexus 6 Not Charging Or Slow Charging Problem

Another very common issue is when the device charging slowly or it won’t charge at all. If you experiencing this problem on your Nexus 6, try the solutions listed below.

Solution 1:

Press the back button to properly close the app.

Solution 2:

Don’t play games or use power-hungry apps while your device is charging.

Solution 3:

Try another charging cable.

Solution 4:

Clean the charging pin to remove any dirt or dust.

Solution 5:

If your smartphone is charging through plug point, you may try Laptop instead or vice versa.

Solution 6:

Boot your smartphone into safe mode to see if any of the third-party apps is the causing the issue.

Apps Issues On Nexus 6

If a lot of time is needed to open the app on your Nexus 6, here are some solutions for you to solve that issue.

Solution 1:

Go to Settings > Apps > find the app that is acting strangely, tap on it and click Force stop.

Solution 2:

Restart your device.

Solution 3:

Your apps should be up to date. Open Google Play app and update them all.

Solution 4:

Clear cache and data for the app that is acting strangely. Go to Settings > Apps > tap on the application > click Clear cache, and if that doesn’t help go back to Settings > Apps > click on the app and tap Clear Data.

Solution 5:

Delete the app from your device and install it again. A clean install can fix the problem.

Solution 6:

Update the software.

The Battery Lifetime Issue On Nexus 6

We are going to share solutions for this issue, so it can improve your Nexus 6 battery lifetime.

Solution 1:

The best place to start is to update the software if a new version is available. Go to Settings > About phone > System updates > Check for update.

Solution 2:

When you are in the area where the reception is poor, enable the Airplane mode.

Solution 3:

Turn off Wi-Fi, GPS, Mobile Internet and Bluetooth when not in use.

Solution 4:

You should close the applications you are not using and to do that go to Settings > Apps > tap on the app you want to close and click Force stop.

Solution 5:

You should uninstall the apps you don’t use any longer. Open Settings, tap Apps, tap on the app you want to delete and then click Uninstall.

Solution 6:

You should install the application called Greenify. This application puts all the misbehaving apps into hibernation when the apps are not in use. This way, the apps won’t drain the battery of your device.

Solution 7:

Another thing you can do is to set shorter sleep time. To do this open the Settings > Display > Sleep and choose 15 or 30 seconds.

Solution 8:

We know that you just love all those cool live wallpapers, but the live wallpapers are draining the battery so it is advisable not to use them.

Solution 9:

Go to Settings, tap Display, tap on Brightness level and reduce it. Once you do this, the battery will last longer.

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