Nexus 4 users often encounter the overheating problem on the Google smart phone. Listed below are the five causes of Nexus 4 overheating based on the reports of the users to the point that the smart phone automatically turns off after it has reached a temperature higher than the limit.

1. Google Chrome. The Nexus 4 users observed that the smart phone reaches a high temperature with the use of Google's Chrome browser.

2. Google Earth. The application has a heavier service or performance compared to the other applications that could cause the Nexus 4 to overheat.

3. 3G Network. Google Nexus 4 generally heats up with the use of 3G because more performance is expected both on the hardware and software compared to the Wi-Fi network connection.

4. Receiving Phone Calls. Several Nexus 4 users claimed that they had no choice but to end an incoming or outgoing phone call as soon as the smart phone begins to hurt their ears and hands due to extreme heat.

5. Video Games Apps. Gaming is considered as the major causes for the Nexus 4 overheat because the battery and screen display operates on numerous massive game applications.

With the detection of the Google Nexus 4 overheating causes, users are suggested to follow certain actions in order to prevent the smart phone from overheating. Once the Google Nexus 4 overheats and it does not automatically shut down, the user must immediately shut down the smart phone and remove the back cover to let it cool off.

Allow the Nexus 4 smart phone to rest and cool down for about 15 minutes without the use of any coolant device. Adjusting the screen display brightness to a much lower level and not using the Google Nexus 4 on gaming or browsing purposes can greatly prevent the smart phone from overheating.

After the Nexus 4 had enough time to cool down, the users can try to turn it back on then launch the applications. If the smart phone is still generating too much heat, contact and report the issue to LG, Google or the retailer where the smart phone is purchased.

Meanwhile, a new update will reportedly change the Nexus 4 into a Nexus 4G. Reports claim that Google and LG incorporated a brand new LTE chipset in the Nexus 4 where few software modifications could unlock the smart phone for top-quality frequencies.

Aside from the LTE support, the new update will include the enabling of faster speeds and the usual bug repairs once the update is installed. Google has announced as well that the company will begin rolling out the OTA update in the next couple of days to officially provide the Nexus 4 smart phone with enhanced LTE support.

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