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I was just wondering since i already have a Gnexus, is it worth investing in? Just wanted to get some opinion from people who already received their orders and played around with it. Thanks
If you want a tablet and don't own one already thorn yes
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aaronpoweruser said:
If you want a tablet and don't own one already thorn yes
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I dont have a tablet so thats why i was thinking i should order it. Thanks for your reply.
Definately worth it.. Only downside is after using one for a bit you'll think your GNex is too small!
Technology is never an investment. Two, three, six months later the latest hotness is two years old and worth a fraction of what you paid. Don't buy something as an investment and expecting to recover any expenses in the world of Technology.
As far as being worth the expense of being a useful gadget you will enjoy, yes it is very much worth it. If you spend any time browsing the web, youtube, games, or movies on your phone, using the Nexus 7 will make it a more enjoyable experience and not kill your phone in the process. Tablets are still limited to being media consumption devices, i.e. dont expect them to do everything a PC can, but they do have a viable need in the gap between a smart phone and a laptop or desktop.
TonyHoyle said:
Definately worth it.. Only downside is after using one for a bit you'll think your GNex is too small!
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I figured so lol, im really digging jelly bean so thats why i thought the nexus 7 is gonna be awesome
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TonyHoyle said:
Definately worth it.. Only downside is after using one for a bit you'll think your GNex is too small!
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this post is truth!
after playing with my n7 for about an hour, i went back to grab my nexus one to text a buddy about my tablet and the phone felt pathetically little. :laugh:
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Should this be in the Q&A section?? If so, im not really sure how to move it
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Yeah, Step will probably come and move it.
Anyways, why do people keep thinking that because they already have a Gnex that getting a 7 will be redundant?
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I traded my iPad 3 plus got 200 bucks for the Nexus 7. I was hesitant but glad I did. The only thing I miss on iPad is retina display but this screen is also good.
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It is an oversized Gnex. You'll feel right at home.
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yeahmon said:
It is an oversized Gnex. You'll feel right at home.
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Only if you use it as such. If you have any know how on how to change the DPI then it shouldn't be much like a Gnex.
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Investing? are you planning to get an ROI on it?
it's a $200 novelty/leisure device. not sure what your expectations are.
kind3rgarten said:
Only if you use it as such. If you have any know how on how to change the DPI then it shouldn't be much like a Gnex.
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Yeah it also makes the buttons really small so big handed people like me might want to keep it that way.
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i thought the same thing as you at first . . . i went with the 8gb but now i regret not getting the 16gb after adding some tv shows/movies .
blahblahyoutoo said:
Investing? are you planning to get an ROI on it?
it's a $200 novelty/leisure device. not sure what your expectations are.
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I agree!
It's NOT worth *investing* in but it IS worth *purchasing*....
nazem said:
I was just wondering since i already have a Gnexus, is it worth investing in? Just wanted to get some opinion from people who already received their orders and played around with it. Thanks
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im in love with this tablet having only had it for a day but this is the best android tablet ive used. i liked the transformer but ics still wasn't up to par with iOS this blows it out of the water. there are still annoying slowness in pinch and zoom but im sure this is all stuff google will fix.
dblock110 said:
i thought the same thing as you at first . . . i went with the 8gb but now i regret not getting the 16gb after adding some tv shows/movies .
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you know you don't need to download that? google play will stream it.
Bought the 16gb from Walmart. $249. Too bad I won't be able to play with it much at work. But looks pretty cool so far. Going to root it tonight when I get home and flash a new ROM. I have 15 days to see if its worth the money.
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I don't feel it's necessary to install a different ROM at this point. The kernel is where you want to tweak this device. Also keep in mind that they will not accept a rooted and flashed Nexus 7 if you want to return it, which I highly doubt btw
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Robin2 said:
I don't feel it's necessary to install a different ROM at this point. The kernel is where you want to tweak this device. Also keep in mind that they will not accept a rooted and flashed Nexus 7 if you want to return it, which I highly doubt btw
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I returned mine to Walmart rooted unlocked. I'm pretty sure they haven't an idea what root is plus when I bought it the person didn't even know what a nexus was
I didn't think the good people at Walmart would notice if I did all that. Just a hunch. But hopefully I get to keep it.
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There is a file that needs to be renamed to .bak in system/ boot recovery something .. if you do not rename that to .bak you will not be able to boot up custom recovery. You tube droid modern x saved my ass last night fought it for over a hour. Running eclipse on it now
TheGratefulDead said:
I returned mine to Walmart rooted unlocked. I'm pretty sure they haven't an idea what root is plus when I bought it the person didn't even know what a nexus was
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Very true, but that depends on the person you get. Visual differences in the software are an easy indication for third party roms.
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So far this thing is awesome. I certainly don't need it, but I sure as hell want it!!
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I really see no reason to install a ROM because the N7 works fine as is.
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I love mine and there was nothing lacking that I felt the need to root.
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I just rooted my first phone ever....rooted my HP touchpad two nights ago...so right now I'm all about rooting, as silly as that sounds. I've become a flash junky!!
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TraderGary said:
I love mine and there was nothing lacking that I felt the need to root.
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Stickmount
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Stickmount? USB storage?
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TraderGary said:
I love mine and there was nothing lacking that I felt the need to root.
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root isnt about stuff lacking on your device. root is about having administrative control of your device. it just happens that you can add thing that are lacking, with root. but you dont necessarily need root to add things that are lacking. you can flash roms and kernels without root as long as you have a custom recovery(you dont need root to have a custom recovery and to flash roms/kernels).
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Stickmount
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U don't need stick mount. If u want usb storage and DONT want to root then u can simply download nexus media Importer for 1.99 on the play store. The app works wonders
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TheGratefulDead said:
I returned mine to Walmart rooted unlocked. I'm pretty sure they haven't an idea what root is plus when I bought it the person didn't even know what a nexus was
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Same here i had to exchange the first one i got becuase of dead pixels, they opened box but never even bothered to turn it on. Luckily second is perfect
3vo kid said:
U don't need stick mount. If u want usb storage and DONT want to root then u can simply download nexus media Importer for 1.99 on the play store. The app works wonders
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Does it truly mount the storage device though, I.e. so its like having a SD card, content appearing in stock apps etc?
Since rooting this device or returning to stock is so unbelievably easy done it just to use stick mount
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Robin2 said:
I don't feel it's necessary to install a different ROM at this point. The kernel is where you want to tweak this device. Also keep in mind that they will not accept a rooted and flashed Nexus 7 if you want to return it, which I highly doubt btw
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you can always unroot and lock it again before returning it or RMA
plenty of users have done that. plus google condone rooting, they even made the stock ROM public so users can reflash to original.
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Does it truly mount the storage device though, I.e. so its like having a SD card, content appearing in stock apps etc?
Since rooting this device or returning to stock is so unbelievably easy done it just to use stick mount
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Yes it mounts the storage device and u get a notification in the pull down bar. I have access to all my photos, videos, and music. I have not experimented with apps on it tho.
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JD914 said:
I really see no reason to install a ROM because the N7 works fine as is.
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So do many devices. We're at a point, though, where custom ROMs add significant functionality. Check out Paranoid Android. It isn't necessary to have a good device, but man, it can really make things a lot more awesome.
OK...love this thing. Im keeping this. This thing is damn near perfect.
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I started this for the Nexus 7 owners in Japan.
Rooting your Japanese Nexus 7
I used this on a Windows pc to unlock and root my nexus 7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Enable 720p video on Nexus 7
Once rooted, use these instructions to enable 720p video.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31317731
rushter said:
I used this on a Windows pc to unlock and root my nexus 7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
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While that might be a nice program for beginners, I don't recommend it in the long run (unless you happen to know how to unlock and root manually already, which even then, you probably don't want to use a toolkit)
It works and most of my xda friends who are getting the new nexus are already rooted in their other devices. It works very well.
Besides, it's pretty difficult to brick a Nexus device.
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rushter said:
It works and most of my xda friends who are getting the new nexus are already rooted in their other devices. It works very well.
Besides, it's pretty difficult to brick a Nexus device.
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That's not the point though. While it may work, most people that use toolkits have no idea what it actually does. If they ever do get in a situation where they have to manually root (or use another feature from the toolkit), they are probably going to be clueless...
But don't get me wrong, I too used to use the toolkit when I first got my Nexus 7. But I eventually learned how to do stuff without the toolkit, and I have to say it's pretty cool Knowledge is power
Google really seem to be getting a reaming on japanese blogs/2ch by people who are expecting FedEx to be as flexible as takyuubin companies regarding scheduled/night/weekend delivery.
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That's not the point though. While it may work, most people that use toolkits have no idea what it actually does. If they ever do get in a situation where they have to manually root (or use another feature from the toolkit), they are probably going to be clueless...
But don't get me wrong, I too used to use the toolkit when I first got my Nexus 7. But I eventually learned how to do stuff without the toolkit, and I have to say it's pretty cool Knowledge is power
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You should then list your methods here. I have no problem with that. My method worked twice for me for rooting and a third time to add CWM recovery.
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Google really seem to be getting a reaming on japanese blogs/2ch by people who are expecting FedEx to be as flexible as takyuubin companies regarding scheduled/night/weekend delivery.
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This mean you haven't received yours yet?
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This mean you haven't received yours yet?
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Nope, I received mine in 34 hours, 6:30pm on the 26th.
As soon as it hit "at local depot" I rang up customers service and had them set to "hold at facility for pickup".
Japanese customers that have never had any prior experience with FedEx are going to expect to be able to ring up and say "deliver on saturday in the afternoon" like it was Kuroneko Yamato or Sagawa Express and Homey don't play dat.
iWnnIME
If you're using a custom ROM and want iWnnIME support back check my post here
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You should then list your methods here. I have no problem with that. My method worked twice for me for rooting and a third time to add CWM recovery.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29733879#post29733879
It's for the galaxy nexus, but it still applies.
What themes are you using?
What ROM's?
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http://imgur.com/a/motAI
Coworkers bought his 32gb unit from Office Deport which was delivered today. It has ICS 4.0.3 and a bunch of test apps loaded. Also the screen DPI made it think it was a normal 10" tablet. He was really confused by the strange interface of it and lack of setup wizard and everything.
I would have just loaded the new firmware onto it but this unit has the screen lift issue pretty badly on the right side -- so he's going to return it. Can't believe they haven't sorted that issue out already.....
ICS,Tablet mode..
You have dev tablet
Try make Backup and send to forum
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http://imgur.com/a/motAI
Coworkers bought his 32gb unit from Office Deport which was delivered today. It has ICS 4.0.3 and a bunch of test apps loaded. Also the screen DPI made it think it was a normal 10" tablet. He was really confused by the strange interface of it and lack of setup wizard and everything.
I would have just loaded the new firmware onto it but this unit has the screen lift issue pretty badly on the right side -- so he's going to return it. Can't believe they haven't sorted that issue out already.....
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Seems pretty cool
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Those apps could be fun to play with.. Possibly the binaries too for anyone who wants to get all retro and downgrade Android.
Sadly he wants a working tablet so is returning it -- meaning I didn't get any time with it. If I had more time I would have tried rooting it and TiBacking up all the various test apps. Funny they let stuff like this get released to the world.
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...Funny they let stuff like this get released to the world.
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They probably just "accidentally" install it on very few tablets, in hopes a developer gets a hold of it and does some cool stuff
Reminds me of how a person got a CR-48 test Chromebook with a BIOS on it (CR-48's had EFI on them), and that person uploaded the BIOS somewhere, and then anyone with a CR-48 could flash that BIOS, and then install any OS they wanted
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They probably just "accidentally" install it on very few tablets, in hopes a developer gets a hold of it and does some cool stuff
Reminds me of how a person got a CR-48 test Chromebook with a BIOS on it (CR-48's had EFI on them), and that person uploaded the BIOS somewhere, and then anyone with a CR-48 could flash that BIOS, and then install any OS they wanted
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Haha, ya, you would think. Of course, since the N7 is so open already, nothing really needs to be leaked. (Look at the recent full Ubuntu for N7)
those test apps are available. i have them all on my acer a500. There also is a version for jelly bean . but i cant find them They are on my computer here somewhere . grrr i need to do a fall cleaning .
Funny to see that there has been a 32GB with ICS from the beginning!
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erica_renee said:
those test apps are available. i have them all on my acer a500. There also is a version for jelly bean . but i cant find them They are on my computer here somewhere . grrr i need to do a fall cleaning .
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Where are these test apps available at? My accelerometer is off a bit and would like to try and re-calibrate it.
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I had a set that worked with i think most or all ics devices.For some reason i cant find it. This might work im not sure. I have not tried installing this on 4.1 . USE AT YOUR OWN RISK...
If i remember where the others are i will post them. I have only installed on a500 and on my old ics phone. no longer have .
Have fun ..
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They probably just "accidentally" install it on very few tablets, in hopes a developer gets a hold of it and does some cool stuff
Reminds me of how a person got a CR-48 test Chromebook with a BIOS on it (CR-48's had EFI on them), and that person uploaded the BIOS somewhere, and then anyone with a CR-48 could flash that BIOS, and then install any OS they wanted
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Couple of things. First, Win8 RT relies pretty heavily on the UEFI BIOS API set. While not absolutely required, it would make writing the shim a pain. Secondly, trust me when I say that Google did not "accidentally" release the CR-48 UEFI BIOS into the wild. Things happen on the assembly line.
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I had a set that worked with i think most or all ics devices.For some reason i cant find it. This might work im not sure. I have not tried installing this on 4.1 . USE AT YOUR OWN RISK...
If i remember where the others are i will post them. I have only installed on a500 and on my old ics phone. no longer have .
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Alright thanks. I'll give this a go sometime tonight and I'll let you know if it works or not.
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No dice. Put it /system/app, rebooted, and it didn't show in the app drawer.
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No dice. Put it /system/app, rebooted, and it didn't show in the app drawer.
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Set the permissions right?
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I think to install that ..
Connect your computer to tablet thru usb..
cmd to the directory you unzipped the run the install.xxxx xxx x x ? .bat..
The above is from memory only. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.. if i had the tab here i could be sure my son has my a500 right now.. Gonna have to confiscate it back i think he is trying to take ownership . Kids go figure.. ..
Yea no doubt. If a 32gb was just updated recently it wouldn't of had ICS. So this suggests that Asus had 32gbs back during original production of the 8s and 16s.
O relly!
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player911 said:
Yea no doubt. If a 32gb was just updated recently it wouldn't of had ICS. So this suggests that Asus had 32gbs back during original production of the 8s and 16s.
O relly!
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They've gotta get rid of all them old 8gb chips lying around somehow!
Is anyone working on a way to root from windows ?
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I'm afraid not, my friend. Cause I heard that the way to retrieve root access now is based on something that only Linux has, so an alternative way to root on Windows means that it will be a brand new exploit.
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Is anyone working on a way to root from windows ?
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You can boot Ubuntu from a USB drive or CDROM without even installing it
Unfortunate guess I'm stuck the computer isn't mine they are not comfortable with the Ubuntu way hopefully someone will figure out a way
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Yea dude just give Ubuntu a try I was a little skeptical at first but the good thing is you don't have to install Ubuntu just follow root instructions you should be good.
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Unfortunate guess I'm stuck the computer isn't mine they are not comfortable with the Ubuntu way hopefully someone will figure out a way
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If you install ubuntu on a USB drive it will boot off it without touching the windows install or the hard drive.
I use ubuntu on USB for DEV work as my primary machine is also used as a windows gaming box.
** I'm not a fan of windows, it's a necessary evil however.
actually i wanted to Make a script like one Click i hope ill work on it and ill make it but im not sure might be need help
3 things man
1.i would listen to everything mattlegroff has to say or at least listen to his perspective..(hes usually right when it come to this.)
2.usb with ubuntu 12.10 has a try button when you first turn it on so you dont actually istall it(as soon as you remove the usb ubuntu is no more on that computer.)
3.your coming to this site for answers and these people are all telling you how to do this without affecting your friends computer or the way it runs but this also gives them a chance to give it a test run and come to the conclusion that ubuntu is the best rigt now(at least thats what i did)
but either way man we cant twist your arm you are the only one that can root your phone so why not give it a try
running Fuzion Atrix Hd (nice)
Franzferdinan51 said:
Unfortunate guess I'm stuck the computer isn't mine they are not comfortable with the Ubuntu way hopefully someone will figure out a way
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Haha you can send me your phone and pay for return shipping and I will do it, unfortunately thats not worth the wait lmao. Simple to do just boot from usb. Read the directions and if you need help mattlgroff has a thing to help you just pm him for it.
Eh I'll wait it out it's a great phone I just wanted to under clock and switch roms for better performance
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