2013 Wi-Fi models of Nexus 7 running on Android Lollipop have video playback issues

It doesn’t come as a surprise that software updates come with the occasional bugs. This time around the new Android 5.0 Lollipop update seems to be causing trouble for some of the 2013 Wi-Fi models of the Google Nexus 7. After updating and watching a few videos, the video player seems to get lost and your system can’t locate it. You won’t be able to access videos using pretty much most players.

We’re hoping Google addresses this soon but temporarily what you can do is watch videos on a different device. Or you can try displaying the “Use NuPlayer” option in the developer options menu, reboot the device, or wipe the cache from your device.

Source: Android Headlines

Google starts Android 4.4.3 KitKat rollout

Google has finally begun rolling out the latest iteration of its mobile operating system to Nexus devices and a few Google Play versions of some OEMs. It’s no surprise the update arrives first to Google-owned or -managed devices. The update has shown up on Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi version), Play editions of the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One M7 and M8, and Sony Z Ultra. The Moto X for T-Mobile is also getting the update first, the Moto G bought online in the US and in retail stores in Brazil, and the Moto E bought online in the US.

This minor update will have a new interface for the dialer, new colors, as well as additional bug fixes, security patches, and overall stability improvements. It will also reportedly fix the battery drain that happens when the camera is used.

Source: CNet

Google to reportedly release Android 4.4.3 to Nexus devices on May 23

While the rumour mill is abuzz with news that the Nexus line is on its way out, the current line of Nexus devices are tipped to be getting the new Android 4.4.3 update next week. Cult of Android reports the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 will be getting the update on May 23, Friday. It will include a number of bug fixes and help refine the platform further. It isn’t confirmed if all four Nexus devices will be getting the software update on the same day or when the Google Play Edition devices will be getting the update. It is still a rumour at the moment. We will most likely here more about the update and other Android news at the upcoming Google I/O conference.

Source: Cult of Android

Android KitKat build causing NFC issues on Nexus devices

Nexus users seem to be running into trouble with some builds of KitKat operating system. Updating to the new OS causes Near Field Communication or NFC to shut down on their devices once you update to KitKat. It affects Nexus 10 tablets, 2012 and 2013 versions of Nexus 7, Nexus 5, and Nexus 4. The bugs are present in the builds Android 4.4 (KRT16S), Android 4.4.1 (KOT49E), and Android 4.4.2 (KOT49H). Google is working on a fix for this bug and will most likely be remedied by the next firmware release.

The temporary remedy for the issue is to activate airplane mode on the device. It will let NFC work at lease once before the crash loop starts.

Source: Ubergizmo