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Nexus 7, is it a tablet? Will it get Android 4.2 multiuser feature?

Anyone know?
It's not a phone, that's for sure.
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I would assume so, since 4.2 for tablets is supposed to have built in multi user support... Guess we'll have to wait and see?
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Multi-user feature only for Nexus 10 and 7. (Tablets)
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You could ask in the 4.2 thread instead of opening a new one.
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gogol said:
Anyone know?
It's not a phone, that's for sure.
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so, in the tittle you ask if nexus 7 is a tablet, then in the message you affirm is not a phone.
Then, 4.2 will be untouched version of the 4.2 system.
I really don't think this thread is needed at all. Common sense can answer all you questions.

It is most definitely a tablet!
But I am not sure why I should be thrilled about multiuser management.
The thing with nexus 7 is that, while its no phone nor a 10", you always take it with you.
So in my opinion there is not much point in multiuser management for me.
But to come back to your question: IT IS A TABLET!

It's a Tablet that is obvious, also FYI for now on AOSP will share same UI regardless of if it's a phone or a tablet.
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Its part of 4.2 why would it not get it? And its obviously a tablet wth....
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Alejandrissimo said:
so, in the tittle you ask if nexus 7 is a tablet, then in the message you affirm is not a phone.
Then, 4.2 will be untouched version of the 4.2 system.
I really don't think this thread is needed at all. Common sense can answer all you questions.
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I can't predict Google anymore. When they released Nexus 7 without landscape support, who would think it's not a tablet? Do you remember people keep asking for tablet ui? Do you remember all kinds of hacks to make Nexus 7 a tablet?
That's why I have some doubts.
That's why I ask.
And I don't care if you think my question is not necessary
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Dude its a tablet. Phone ui or Tablet ui it's still a tablet.
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Google chose the UI so anyone who isnt familiar with Android would have the same user experience between phone and tablet, sort of like the iphone and ipad. Multiuser accounts will be there, (one unified OS) people will have kids, spouses, nieces, and nephews no matter the size of the tablet.

gogol said:
I can't predict Google anymore. When they released Nexus 7 without landscape support, who would think it's not a tablet? Do you remember people keep asking for tablet ui? Do you remember all kinds of hacks to make Nexus 7 a tablet?
That's why I have some doubts.
That's why I ask.
And I don't care if you think my question is not necessary
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so you are in xda with more than 3000 post and still sticked to manufacturer/stock stuff? thats why xda exist

Just flashed the 4.2 update, and yes, multi user support definitely is enabled on the Nexus 7.

xerxes86 said:
It is most definitely a tablet!
But I am not sure why I should be thrilled about multiuser management.
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I'm looking forward to it as I use my N7 for work. I can have a 'work' profile to keep all of that stuff in one place and a 'personal' profile for everything else.

farmerbb said:
Just flashed the 4.2 update, and yes, multi user support definitely is enabled on the Nexus 7.
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Thanks for the info
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Ubuntu on N7 - Post your program experiences here (?)

As the title suggests. I'm interested to hear what people have installed and got successfully running the Ubuntu install on the Nexus 7. Is there a spreadsheet anywhere that outlines compatible and experiences?
Ideally, wanting to know if anyone's been using Eclipse with any other plugins (specifically anyone tried FDT would be cool)
Cheers

Keep in mind you can't run x_86 applications on an ARM device... so I don't know if eclipse will work at all, me being oblivious to whether or not they'd have an ARM version.
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korockinout13 said:
Keep in mind you can't run x_86 applications on an ARM device... so I don't know if eclipse will work at all, me being oblivious to whether or not they'd have an ARM version.
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I thing it would work..i see it in market place in ubutnu..it would not be here if it would not work
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DZonikg said:
I thing it would work..i see it in market place in ubutnu..it would not be here if it would not work
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You mean on the computer or tablet?
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I see that there's an armhf Raring compile of Eclipse > https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/raring/armhf/eclipse
I suppose if you want to get even more pedantic and specific, I was ultimately wondering if you could also hook up another Android phone via OTG usb, then with Eclipse and FDT you could compile out Captive runtime Air?
I know I'll probably get shot down in flames with a "why don't you just get a laptop", and I am contemplating that too, but ideally I want/need to get a a tablet so the N7 is looking more likely. Tbh, I'll probably use Android more, but potential dual booting with Ubuntu functionality would be the icing the cake.

Been testing ubuntu using multirom. It's nice to have but I still feel that it needs to be more tab friendly and a few bugs ironed out. Boots quick and looks nice. I have also tested bohdi linux and that works well too. In time ubuntu will be a winner on the nexus 7 I think.
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Ubuntu Touch

I have been reading about this lately. From what I understand is that it can be ported to any device capable of running CM 10.1.....CM 10.1 and CM 10 are both jellybean. Is it possible to use CM 10 as the base since we have it?
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There are still bugs in the jb roms so let's focus on that first then we could port ubuntu
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I have it on my nexus 7.. Tbh it kinda sucks.. I have a computer for a reason. Its a refreshing experience though
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I have it on my nexus 7.. Tbh it kinda sucks.. I have a computer for a reason. Its a refreshing experience though
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I think it is too early to use it..not everything is working yet. It's just a demo of ui
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yeah , theres really nothing interesting u can do with it, unless maybe your a developer...installed it when it was released and have only played with it once
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This is the main reason I myself got so deeply interested in the Android community. I've been strictly a Linux user for years (Windows and the whole Microsoft company are way to money hungry and can't develop anything worthwhile), and although Ubuntu isn't my distro of choice I would love to have it ported to my device.
A dual boot scenario of Android and Ubuntu would be awesome!:victory:

Multi booting Android/Ubuntu is possible on a Nexus 7, and it works wonderfully. I would recommend you get one if that is what you've been longing for. Check the forums here. It's pretty easy to do. Here's a link for ya. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011403
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yeah, multirom works great on N7, but I dont think the vivid has any kind of dual booting support...
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Any updates on this? Has anyone been working on it?
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I'm waiting on a port of this for my Transformer Prime. Might pick up a Nexus 7 though.

always
bugs will always be in the way.

Wich is the best tablet to use with an HTC one?

My friends, I'm thinking that I really need a tablet to complement my SGN2. I don't want to close any option before I hear from you. I'm an advance user, and I'm looking for something that really gives me more that my sgn2. I used to have an iPad I sold it because only my children were using it to play around, but since the anounncement that office 365 was out in USA, I'm thinking to get me an iPad mini. Another choice might be an w8 tablet, since I want it only to get my job done (lots of reports and presentation, microsoft dominates my working environment). I was thinking also to let go my SGN2, get an HTC one and buy a note 10'. What do you think?? Please help me out here.
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Or wait a month or two for a probable announcement of the next Nexus 7 Unless you need something bigger in which case a new Nexus 10 should make it's way to announcement soon as well~

wait for the new N7 or N10
if you're getting an android tablet might aswell be a nexus
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But what do you think of the other tablets?, I want it to use it on my job, advance tools for powerpoint and advance tools for excell... on Android I can't seems to find somethingh as powerfull as the office suite.
I've allready have an apple account with several software bought, maybe w8 is a good choice but it's a new system and just to have to buy all over again just doesn't seems right.
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lauchon said:
But what do you think of the other tablets?, I want it to use it on my job, advance tools for powerpoint and advance tools for excell... on Android I can't seems to find somethingh as powerfull as the office suite.
I've allready have an apple account with several software bought, maybe w8 is a good choice but it's a new system and just to have to buy all over again just doesn't seems right.
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Well it's weird then that you're asking on here what NON-Android/HTC device to get considering you're already leaning way towards an Apple device anyway for the above stated reasons

Thats beacause I don't know everything and maybe there is something that I'm missing, don't you think?
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I usted to have and HTC flyer and at the same time I had the SG2, but I didin't use it at all... the sg2 just stole my attention
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lauchon said:
Thats beacause I don't know everything and maybe there is something that I'm missing, don't you think?
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Get a Dell XPS 10!

MacHackz said:
Get a Dell XPS 10!
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... and why??...
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lauchon said:
... and why??...
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It's a work based tablet. You shouldn't be buying a tablet for work though

I am using galaxy note 8.0 and HTC one. You just can't get wrong with the combination.
I used S4 which I think was really laggy and half of the memory was taken by Samsung apps.HTC one get the dev edition from HTC USA online store.
It is amazing piece of equipment.
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Thank you all for your ideas, what do you think of this device??
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-ativ-tab-3-hands-on-galaxy-form-empowered-for-windows-8-20287327/

MacHackz said:
It's a work based tablet. You shouldn't be buying a tablet for work though
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Sure, I'll use it only when I feel creative. I also have an Lenovo X220 Tablet and is really to big and heavy to carry arround. That's my main working device, but on the go, sometimes y feell that my SGN2 just doesn't help me all the way. I'll take a look at that Dell. thank you!!

Nexus 7 hands down. Love mines from day 1.
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[Q] Win RT & Android Dual boot

I was wondering if ti would be possible to DUAL BOOT WIN RT & ANDROID on Nexus 7, pardon me if this is a stupid question as I'm a noob and I was just curious considering both the OS are built for ARM.
Roger

No.
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Not happening legally. Windows RT must be properly licensed from Microsoft. Even if it could happen the rules of XDA wouldn't allow it because it would qualify as warez.

Dear Op,
You know the bracket you put in the title of this post. You know the [Q]?.
Yeah this post goes in Q/A not general.
Thank you,
concerned citizen.
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Nope. But even it were hypothetically possible, you are willing to spend $150+ on purchasing a copy?

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Nope. But even it were hypothetically possible, you are willing to spend $150+ on purchasing a copy?
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I would.
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Its possible, but its not legal
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IRX120 said:
Its possible, but its not legal
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Almost anything is possible. Probable is an entirely different story. As you've mentioned, the only way it could be done is with a prayed copy, as RT is not available as a standalone consumer product. Setting aside the legal and ethical aspect for a moment, it simply isn't a viable project.
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Just setup a windows 8 machine and remote desktop into it. OnLive has a free Windows 7 desktop, even has office apps.
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You can try porting a uefi bootloader, my uefi bootloader for n7 boots but then there is a bluescreen

Well... Do you want to have room for the os and NOTHING else? That's your likely fate if you try this...
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The problem goes well beyond acquiring a (presumably non-licensed) copy of Windows RT (and even at this point, it would still be warez and thus unsuitable for XDA). You would also need to get a working driver set for the Nexus 7, which would make for some atrocious work (to say nothing of the ultimately poor battery life you'd probably see, since RT regrettably has no support for the companion core).