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I've noticed the same questions get asked over and over again, so I thought a main post with the answers to the most common questions would be helpful.
1. Should I buy the Nexus 7?
Hell to the yes.
2. Will I still get the $25 credit if I didn't order from the Play Store?
Yes, you will. It is not dependent on what store you ordered it from. The first account that is logged in to the Nexus will be credited the money. I cannot confirm how long this promotion will last, or whether or not it will only be given to people who preordered.
3. When will I receive my Nexus 7?
GameStop has officially released the Nexus 7 to those who preordered with them. Google Play orders also started shipping as of July 13th. Ebuyer shipments have been released as well in the UK.
4. Does the Nexus 7 support MHL?
No, as confirmed by Engadget.
5. Does the Nexus 7 support USB-OTG?
Yes, but unfortunately mounting USB storage natively is not supported. However, it is possible with a root. It does support USB-to-Ethernet and most keyboards/mice will work.
6. Are there any serious problems/defects with the Nexus 7?
Members have confirmed that some Nexus' have a flickering problem, especially when using Chrome, or with a white/gray color on the screen. Also, as confirmed by Android Police, there is a problem with ghosting, or image retention, but some have suggested that this is normal behavior for an IPS display. However, Google and Asus have not been able to recreate these issues independently, which suggests that these issues may only affect pre-production units from Google I/O and review units.
7. Does the Nexus 7's home screen rotate? Does the Nexus 7 have Tablet UI?
No, the home screen on the Nexus 7 does not natively rotate to landscape orientation as on past tablets with Honeycomb and ICS. It uses the more traditional Phone UI, with the pull-down notification tray. However, members have confirmed that with a root it is possible to change the DPI to 170 or 160, which allows the homescreen to rotate into landscape orientation, and also brings on a more Hybrid UI, which allows some elements of the UI run in tablet mode, but not all. (Thanks to nerfman100 for clarification)
8. Does the Nexus 7/Jelly Bean/Chrome support Flash?
Officially, Jelly Bean is not a supported OS by Adobe, and Flash will be taken off of the Play Store on August 15th. This in turn means that the Nexus 7 is not does not officially support Flash. However, many members have confirmed that Flash does work fine when installed on the Nexus 7, but bugs will be expected. Chrome, the default browser, does not support Flash.
9. Can I still cancel my preorder of the Nexus 7?
If you ordered from the Play Store, Google has confirmed that it is too late in the process for most to cancel the order, and will have to reject the package on arrival if they want a refund. It has been suggested that this is only for people who ordered prior to July 1st, but this cannot be confirmed. Most other retailers are allowing cancellations at this point.
10. Are there any good deals on the Nexus 7?
Some online, out of state retailers such as B&H and J&R are selling the Nexus 7 with little to no shipping and no tax. Your order can also be combined with coupons for these companies. If you would like to save on shipping and be able to turn in old games and electronics for credit, ordering from a local GameStop is recommended.
11. Can I buy the 8GB version anywhere other than the Play Store?
No, the 8GB Nexus 7 is a Play Store exclusive.
All of the answers are based on my own research and observations. If there is anything incorrect, missing, or something that should be added, please let me know!
This is a great idea. I knew most of this stuff but it is great info. Well done.
WindyCityRockr said:
7. Does the Nexus 7's home screen rotate? Does the Nexus 7 have Tablet UI?
No, the home screen on the Nexus 7 does not natively rotate, it is always in portrait orientation. This also means that there is no Tablet UI in Jelly Bean itself.
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Please change this to mention the Hybrid UI. You see, certain elements of the UI run in tablet mode, but not all. And saying that the portrait-only launcher is the cause of the phone UI doesn't make much sense. It would be wise to rephrase that. :good:
WindyCityRockr said:
2. Will I still get the $25 credit if I didn't order from the Play Store?
Yes, you will. It is not dependent on what store you ordered it from. The first account that is logged in to the Nexus will be credited the money. I cannot confirm how long this promotion will last, or whether or not it will only be given to people who preordered.
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Anybody got conformation from google about this?
It's not what I was told by a UK retailer and google says, may not will,
Customers who purchase a Nexus 7 may be eligible to receive a $25 Google Play credit.
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http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2670129&topic=1046718&ctx=topic
jabsys said:
Anybody got conformation from google about this?
It's not what I was told by a UK retailer and google says, may not will,
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2670129&topic=1046718&ctx=topic
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It could possibly be different in the UK, but I have contacted GameStop, B&H and J&R about it, and they have all said that they are offering the same incentives as the Play Store. An official Google confirmation would be nice though.
If you want to know how Hybrid UI works, this G+ post by Dianne Hackborn is a very good read.
Juan B: Hello David. My name is Juan. How can I help you ?
David: Hello
David: If i pre order the google nexus 7 will i still get the 25$ play store credit?
Juan B: Sorry it will not be included.
David: i see.
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Juan B: Hello David. My name is Juan. How can I help you ?
David: Hello
David: If i pre order the google nexus 7 will i still get the 25$ play store credit?
Juan B: Sorry it will not be included.
David: i see.
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What store?
From what I've heard from GameStop and Google is that everyone who preordered the tablet will get the credit, no matter where it was preordered.
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r4d14n7 said:
What store?
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B&h and staples
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Eagle1337 said:
staples
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It is strange that on the pages staples written «Buy the new tablet from Google and get $25 credit to spend on Google Play, as well as some great free content, including your own copy of Transformers: Dark of the Moon.»
Macmall nexus 7
25$ giftcard to play store
No tax and free 2-3 day shipping
They didn't mentioned about the free movie or book or any other cool stuff. Called the customer service they have no clue even about the 25$ free gift card . Hopefully they have it on the tablet.
Any official word on whether a signature will be required upon delivery?
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Any official word on whether a signature will be required upon delivery?
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I spoke to a Google rep a while ago, and they said that depends on the carrier. My UPS doesn't usually make me sign, but other carriers might.
greenwood625 said:
25$ giftcard to play store
No tax and free 2-3 day shipping
They didn't mentioned about the free movie or book or any other cool stuff. Called the customer service they have no clue even about the 25$ free gift card . Hopefully they have it on the tablet.
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I received a email from macmall saying nexus 7 is on backorder. They didn't want give us a date when they r going to mail it.
greenwood625 said:
I received a email from macmall saying nexus 7 is on backorder. They didn't want give us a date when they r going to mail it.
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You ordered the nexus from macmall....
altrikdout21 said:
You ordered the nexus from macmall....
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Yes. They updated The web page now saying that they r going to mail it Tuesday.
http://www.macmall.com/p/Google-Tablets/product~dpno~9236848~pdp.hgjdbdd
No brainer ordering from macmall
altrikdout21 said:
You ordered the nexus from macmall....
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It was no question for me. Macmall let me use Amazon payments (keeping my cc info to as few a places as possible.) Linking in from fatwallet to macmall gave me 2.5% cash back and my cc gave me 1% so, ordering it from macmall got it for 240.29 after all is said and done with no tax and free shipping. Can't really beat that.
WindyCityRockr said:
6. Are there any serious problems/defects with the Nexus 7?
Members have confirmed that some Nexus' have a flickering problem, especially when using Chrome, or with a white/gray color on the screen. Also, as confirmed by Android Police, there is a problem with ghosting, or image retention, but some have suggested that this is normal behavior for an IPS display. However, Google and Asus have not been able to recreate these issues independently, which suggests that these issues may only affect pre-production units from Google I/O and review units.
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Some people seem to be reporting that the screen is popping out of the bezel, which seems a bit worrying and is putting me off slightly until I can get clarification. Comments spread across this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770919
When you set up the Nexus ( I bought it from Staples), it tells you that you get a $25 credit if you activate Wallet with a credit card, but having done so, I don't see the credit anywhere in Play...where do you look to find it?
We know that other retailers will be carrying the Nexus 5 sooner or later.
For those of us with memebership in the primeverse or for those that prefer to save on shipping & save *ahem* file our own taxes, avoid the google play limbo experience and/or use our chase amazon visa's, I present to you the Nexus 5 Amazon thread.
Let's keep on the lookout for nexus 5 developments relating to amazon and post any information here!
I've heard rumors that amazon will be stocking somewhere between 3-7 days.
However, the rep that I spoke to didn't appear to have any information about upcoming nexus 5 availability.
Here's my chat with the rep:
http://goo.gl/DMza0n
I also believe the stock alerts in this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2503657 added amazon to it's monitor list.
i have prime but still paid for expedited shipping and tax from the play store. i dont mind paying more to receive it earlier than to wait.
Pearl sure was useless. You should have told her a joke. Maybe ask her out on a date or something. Better luck next time bro.
I would have waited to purchase it from Amazon, however, I'll still get dinged with sales tax and only save $10 on shipping.
So, I'll just say the $10 was used for help out with the "instant gratification."
I put myself down for a 32GB black that ships in 2-3 weeks, if Amazon gets it before then I will cancel and order from Amazon.
If amazon sells the nexus 5 everything will be perfect
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In case anyone missed it, at the end of the blog post http://googleblog.blogspot.com/201... :good:
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will the nexus 5 work on wind or mobilicity?
1700/2100 frequency?
http://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/1pmrrr/nexus_5_amazon_release_monitoring_cooperative/
It looks like the alert in that thread isn't set up yet. i followed the comments in the reddit topic about using page monitor. hopefully that works. Did we want to set up a hangouts or something? not sure of the best way.
Please Amazon, please please please sell the international version D821. PLEASE!
Sure we can definitely start a hangout if we have enough people/interest.
I think quite a few people just bit the bullet and bought the nexus 5 on google play.
When do you guys expect the N5 on Amazon?
I didn't follow the N4 when it came out. What do you think are we looking at days or weeks?
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I didn't follow the N4 when it came out. What do you think are we looking at days or weeks?
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AFAIK, the N4 was not sold by Amazon. The only Google devices they sold were the Chromecast and the Nexus 7 (2013), which were both sold at the same price as the Play store and listed on Amazon on release day.
If I don't get my damn shipping notice by Tuesday like I should I will hope that Amazon has it by then and order it overnight shipping and cancel/resell the playstore order, smh
Ditto_B said:
AFAIK, the N4 was not sold by Amazon. The only Google devices they sold were the Chromecast and the Nexus 7 (2013), which were both sold at the same price as the Play store and listed on Amazon on release day.
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Best Buy has an insane markup — hopefully Amazon doesn't follow suit.
ragnarokx said:
Best Buy has an insane markup — hopefully Amazon doesn't follow suit.
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I have a feeling that the $800 markup is a Sprint thing to "encourage" people to buy it on contract.
I hope they will sell the Unlocked version at the same price as the Play Store since they didn't put a markup on the Nexus 7, Chromecast, or Chromebooks.
Outrager said:
I have a feeling that the $800 markup is a Sprint thing to "encourage" people to buy it on contract.
I hope they will sell the Unlocked version at the same price as the Play Store since they didn't put a markup on the Nexus 7, Chromecast, or Chromebooks.
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I really hope so. Come to think of it, has Amazon ever officially sold an unlocked Nexus phone? I know they didn't sell the Nexus 4, I'm pretty sure they didn't sell the Galaxy Nexus, and I'm vaguely remembering them not carrying the Nexus S or Nexus One.
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I really hope so. Come to think of it, has Amazon ever officially sold an unlocked Nexus phone? I know they didn't sell the Nexus 4, I'm pretty sure they didn't sell the Galaxy Nexus, and I'm vaguely remembering them not carrying the Nexus S or Nexus One.
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This will be their first time officially selling a Nexus phone I believe.
HOWEVER! What has me some what worried is that the pre-order page for Amazon UK's Nexus 5 is extremely overpriced. I really hope it's just a placeholder and they'll fix it when they get it in stock. http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-Nexus-5-...E&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1383328580&sr=1-3 I would prefer using Amazon to get the phone since I have gift cards.
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I have a feeling that the $800 markup is a Sprint thing to "encourage" people to buy it on contract.
I hope they will sell the Unlocked version at the same price as the Play Store since they didn't put a markup on the Nexus 7, Chromecast, or Chromebooks.
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With BB selling the N5 for $800 and Amazon UK selling it for 520 GBP (~845 USD), I think it's unlikely Amazon US will sell it at the Play Store prices.
one of the posts on that reddit says they plan on pricing it like google. hopefully thats true.
Does any one think or know that amazon should do the pre-order like the nexus 9? It could be a good option, financing options with store card, free shipping, great customer service.
Interested in this as well as I have some Amazon gift cards.
Seeing as it's not even listed on Google's Nexus 6 page as a place to order it, i'm going to say that it's probably not going to be able to be pre-ordered through Amazon. I was hoping the same thing, but it seems there's no such luck.
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Seeing as it's not even listed on Google's Nexus 6 page as a place to order it, i'm going to say that it's probably not going to be able to be pre-ordered through Amazon. I was hoping the same thing, but it seems there's no such luck.
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Amazon had pre orders for the Nexus 9 before google did so who knows. Either way the pre orders will be live tomorrow.
True, but then again Amazon had been listed as a place to pre-order the Nexus 9 since day 1...
He said it will start around 8:00-10:00am pacific time.
I was under the assumption tomorrow preorders were only for google play store. No??
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Yeah same. He took a while to look into it then gave me that info. Don't take it as a fact.
That would make my day.
Certainly am not staying up all hours of the night to nab a pre-order what with work and all.
That Amazon's offering a pre-order doesn't surprise because (1) Amazon's Italy site is currently listing the N6 for pre-order and (2) they've offered the Nexus 9 for pre-order as well. The ultimate question is when they'll open it up. Could it be the case that they allow orders before Google? Some how I doubt it, but who knows.
Also, I just finished up a chat with Google Playstore. Very tight lipped. But the woman "suggested" I call Best Buy. I said that was the only retailer that would make sense because dialing 1-800-APPLE would probably not be as informative. She liked my joke and gave me a $10 playstore gift card. Now time to pick out some movies for the wait!
I just chatted with Amazon CS and they said they have no information on it.
Ahh I don't understand why we need to wait for Google employees to get into work for this a website to begin accepting orders. Turn on a rule or something. "If midnight allow orders."
Has anyone explained the logic here? (I'm sure it's only slightly more complicated than that)
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Ahh I don't understand why we need to wait for Google employees to get into work for this a website to begin accepting orders. Turn on a rule or something. "If midnight allow orders."
Has anyone explained the logic here? (I'm sure it's only slightly more complicated than that)
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Because "404 Error. Playstore will not load" then people scramble at midnight to go into work and fix the servers.
Valid. The rage levels would be all consuming.
Ya but some of us work all night and won't be up at noon to order. ?
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This would be so awesome. I really want it from amazon to avoid the tax and shipping that add a ridiculous amount to the phone
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abdel12345 said:
This would be so awesome. I really want it from amazon to avoid the tax and shipping that add a ridiculous amount to the phone
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seems like the 32gb goes for 699 on amazon (50 more than google play)
oneplus said:
seems like the 32gb goes for 699 on amazon (50 more than google play)
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Still cheaper than $649 + tax + shipping.
I have cheap tax where I live and this is how much it would cost for me from Play Store.
$649 + 45.43 tax (7%) + $13.99 shipping = $708.42
Although it could be argued that ordering from the Play Store has it's advantages.
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Still cheaper than $649 + tax + shipping.
I have cheap tax where I live and this is how much it would cost for me from Play Store.
$649 + 45.43 tax (7%) + $13.99 shipping = $708.42
Although it could be argued that ordering from the Play Store has it's advantages.
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yupp you are right. amazon has 30 days return period though, 16 days more than google to return in case people find it too big or by that time it is cheaper on ebay.
oneplus said:
yupp you are right. amazon has 30 days return period though, 16 days more than google to return in case people find it too big or by that time it is cheaper on ebay.
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Not to mention Amazon returns are free, whereas you have to pay for return shipping to Google Play.
ryude said:
Not to mention Amazon returns are free, whereas you have to pay for return shipping to Google Play.
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no. google pays it.
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no. google pays it.
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Maybe they changed it, I returned 2 Nexus 5 last yr and had to pay for return shipping. Or maybe I am remembering a different device. Idk, I buy so many lol.
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seems like the 32gb goes for 699 on amazon (50 more than google play)
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link?
Great thread
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ryude said:
Maybe they changed it, I returned 2 Nexus 5 last yr and had to pay for return shipping. Or maybe I am remembering a different device. Idk, I buy so many lol.
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I returned a nexus 5 recently and google paid. Same thing with nexus 4 lol
10pmStalker said:
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Go to amazon.it and search nexus 5. Is available for preorder and 32gb version costs 50 more.
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As the title says...
Flipkart is showing 1 day to go. I wish it is not exclusive. I want it to be available in the retail stores.
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Not available in retail stores.... Only flipkart and google play store
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Not available in retail stores.... Only flipkart and google play store
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Damn!!!
I don't like this at all.... First the size, then the price and the now this....
Showing up on infibeam as well. Just sayin.