Google promises Nexus S reboot bug fix soon

Google has got to the bottom of the Google Nexus S reboot issue and promised a fix in the near future.

The Nexus S has been a relative success in its first weeks of launch, but certain devices (including TechRadar’s own) have been hit with a random reboot problem, where the phone would shut down and restart of its own accord.

Our experience found that the music player was often the cause, but others experienced the same thing with calling, or just doing nothing at all.
Google’s acknowledgment of the problem has been sporadic, with the official forums seeing the issue ‘declined’ as a real problem on some threads.

Glad Ry Guy ain’t Shy

But Ry Guy from the Android team has now not only confirmed Google has found the issue, but has also come up with a fix:

“The initial results of our tests look very promising. At this rate we will most likely be rolling out an OTA to resolve this issue within one to two weeks.

“We really appreciate your patience as we do our final verifications on this fix before sending it out.”

So it seems that the bugs prowling around the coloured corridors of the Nexus S will be vanquished fiery lance of development steel – or something.

Google is set to dish the dirt on its plans to turn your Android smartphone into a digital wallet at a special event in New York on Thursday.

The company is expected to discuss how Android phones boasting the 2.3

Gingerbread operating will be able to pay for goods and services by swiping their phone on a reader device.

The NFC tech embedded in Android phones like the Google Nexus S will allow users to check-out, redeem coupons and earn loyalty points by flashing their phones at the checkout, according to reports.

Retail partners




Although Google has declined to comment at the time of writing, sources familiar with the matter say that the company has already lined-up a select few retail partners.

US stores Macy’s, Subway and American Eagle Outfitters are believed to be among the participating stores for an initial roll-out in New York and San Francisco.
The announcement is likely to see a new wave of NFC-enabled apps, which would assist Android owners in making payments.

We’ll be keeping our nose to the ground for more information on any announcement from Google throughout Thursday.