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Please Fill Out Your Nexus 7 Complaints Here

I've taken the time to make this thread to hear about any complaints people may have about the Nexus 7. Keep in mind, this thread is NOT for PHYSICAL defects or imperfections. I'm talking about complaints about the performance, any lag at all, crashes or freezes, horrible battery life, performance with major 3D games, or any bugs you may find, post them here ! :good: Complain all you want about it, let's discuss it. Is the Nexus 7 what you were expecting ? Is it BETTER than you expected ? Is it good for the price ? Are other tablets better in any way ? Say it !

Is this really necessary?

I thought it would be interesting to know. Thank you for replying !
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I had a yellow tint on the screen when I use the device for more than 30 minutes.
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However, I went back to the store and I got a new unit.
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Thanks everyone but per the op, this thread is not for discussion of physical defects.

The fact that every store within 50 miles of me that had any in stock is sold out.

ManMythLegend said:
I'll play along. I've been wondering if I should try to send it back in. I've got really bad back light placement
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That's pretty bad. I would return it.

just lou said:
That's pretty bad. I would return it.
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I agree.
It looks some of them have screen issues.
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MR_ANA said:
I had a yellow tint on the screen when I use the device for more than 30 minutes.
However, I went back to the store and I got a new unit.
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Yeah, I've heard many people who bought the Nexus 7 from retail stores had problems with the screen. I would imagine that the new unit had no problems ?

I am not bashing this thread but there is an almost exact thread that already exists in the Q&A section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770919
It has no specific topic but is talking about the different issue people are having with it.

I have been using it for couple hours now, and its absolutely fine
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MR_ANA said:
I have been using it for couple hours now, and its absolutely fine
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Lucky you, many people have been having a bunch of screen defects ! Did you buy it form the Google Play Store ?

MR_ANA said:
I have been using it for couple hours now, and its absolutely fine
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Yeah, i would love to know so i wont cancel my order at the G.P^^
Thabks
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I got it from Sam's club. Saved the shipping costs
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Google now wont say "I love you" back
It's pretty much a dealbreaker

ManMythLegend said:
I'll play along. I've been wondering if I should try to send it back in. I've got really bad back light placement.
Check it out in the pictures and let me know what you think; I don't have any frame of reference for the quality of these and I don't want to have to be out of a device for a long period of time for an issue that doesn't really bother me.
In the first pic, you can see the LEDs on one side. In the other two you can see how the brightness changes from left to right.
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Get a new one. Quicker the better.
my other phone is a Nokia n900 maemo

No Flash!!!! I wish I could take it back but GameStop won't take it back.

diecast17 said:
No Flash!!!! I wish I could take it back but GameStop won't take it back.
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Side load it , it works fine so what if you cant dl it from Play

NeoMagus said:
Side load it , it works fine so what if you cant dl it from Play
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What version works with the nexus 7?
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version I am using is 11.1.115.11 works fine in Dolphin

New Google Maps v7.0.0

Google Maps v7.0.0
This is the new google maps with the new look
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Credits To AndroidPolice
HTML:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/07/09/google-maps-for-android-gets-updated-with-promised-interface-refresh-functionality-enhancements/

Whrre did we get this? And also any clue as to why not available to gemeral public yet?
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It was available on the playstore for like 10 mins and was pulled,but i got the link from Androidpolice. I posted the link for Androidpolice in the op

Wonder if issues were what caused it to br pulled. Ran it an opened and locked just fine though.
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EPayne123 said:
Wonder if issues were what caused it to br pulled. Ran it an opened and locked just fine though.
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Runs fine for me too, been running it for a lil bit. So i thought i just post it for other people to get a look at it.

I really like the changes. Thank you so much.
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I always used Google Maps in the past, but then my S4 introduced me to Scout. Not sure which I like the most, but I will definitely give Google another go

daniel4653 said:
I really like the changes. Thank you so much.
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np man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVg7hx3srzo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Preview
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What's scout? I don't have such an app on my s4.
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Mship said:
What's scout? I don't have such an app on my s4.
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It's one of the apps downloaded by Sprint after initial activation. You can still check it out in the Play Store.

Scout is sprint's version of Telenav
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Working wonderfully... Thanks!
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Maps automatically updated from the Play Store today on my S4, it says it is being rolled out slowly so maybe just a select number of downloads at a time while they test it? Not sure.
I like and dislike the new update.
The new UI is pretty smooth and clean.
However they removed the option for zoom buttons. You used to be able to decide if you wanted to display them or not, now there is no option what so ever. However they've added a little help file that shows all the gestures and one i was unaware of (or maybe it is new, probably not) is double tap and hold then drag up to zoom in and drag down to zoom out. Makes up for the lack of buttons I suppose since you can still zoom in/out with one hand/finger.
Another thing I'm a little sour at google for sending the way of the dinosaur is latitude. I always enjoyed stalking my friends, but they've decided to kill latitude altogether. I got an email from google today:
Hello,
Earlier today, we announced that Google Latitude is no longer part of the Google Maps app, and we're retiring Latitude on August 9, 2013.
This means that after August 9, your Latitude friends list will be deleted and you'll lose the ability to share your location with them. There will also be some changes to Location Reporting and Location History, including changes to third-party applications that use Google Latitude. Please see our FAQs for more information.
We understand some of you still want to see your friends and family on a map, which is why we've added location sharing to Google+ for Android (coming soon to iOS).
Thank you for using Google Latitude.
Sincerely,
The Google Latitude Team
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So looks like now in order to stalk friends they must use google+ and enable location sharing. Oh well.
Otherwise I am pleased with the changes.

does anyone else not have the explore tab, cause i cant get it on my phone or tablet

I'm waiting to see how long it takes to get updated on my phone, nothing yet.
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Got the update yesterday... and I must say I am impressed. UI is fresh and clean. I like it better, good job Google.

®AndroidDoctor® said:
does anyone else not have the explore tab, cause i cant get it on my phone or tablet
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Explore is not showing up for me either. Spent all day trying to trouble shoot it but no luck yet.

Sinkdrain said:
Explore is not showing up for me either. Spent all day trying to trouble shoot it but no luck yet.
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My explore shows up when it wants too, Idk its weird.
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Where is the contacts tab...there used to be a tab u can viewed all your contacts with addresses and now its gone

Recommended Universal IR remote App?

Would greatly appreciate top recommendations for universal IR remote apps. Paid or free.
Thanks
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bluetoothless said:
Would greatly appreciate top recommendations for universal IR remote apps. Paid or free.
Thanks
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The first step is posting in the correct location... Its OK though because I moved your post from themes to Q and A so people will actually see it... :good:

Touchsquid. Look at all the variations. You should be able to get by with the $10 one. But look at the $20 and $$50 one in case you need the extra features and profiles.
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Touchsquid. Look at all the variations. You should be able to get by with the $10 one. But look at the $20 and $$50 one in case you need the extra features and profiles.
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Second this. Takes a little time to figure out how to program the thing. But once you do, it's very customizable and works like a charm.

I'm not having any issues with my TV. But my Dish DVR box, I cannot get it to work, at least with the app that comes with the phone.

I use this remote https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freeirtv The free version works well for my Samsung TV as well as the couple of different cable boxes I have tried.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy&hl=en
Smart IR Remote looked the best to me. I set up my TV, Xbox, and receiver pretty quickly. Smart remote functions are good too.

Same here. Won't work with Dish VIP722. This is the WatchON app.

There is an app called zappir it has a widget remote and works well on my tab 2 and my friends s4 active.
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sodomanaz said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy&hl=en
Smart IR Remote looked the best to me. I set up my TV, Xbox, and receiver pretty quickly. Smart remote functions are good too.
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Is there a trial version? 6.99 is a little rich.
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bluetoothless said:
Would greatly appreciate top recommendations for universal IR remote apps. Paid or free.
Thanks
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ZappIR is really nice.....It works on everything in my house.

bigbuc said:
Is there a trial version? 6.99 is a little rich.
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Touch squid has a test app that will let test a lot of stuff but you can't actually setup a profile or remote.
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@rbiter said:
Touch squid has a test app that will let test a lot of stuff but you can't actually setup a profile or remote.
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Do you have a link?
Thanks.
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bigbuc said:
Do you have a link?
Thanks.
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I just looked. They don't have it anymore or maybe I tested when Google allowed 24 hour refunds. I don't even see the $10 app for Samsung gs4/HTC one phones. Sorry. I kept the $19 app when I bought it as it controlled a lot of stuff I tested. It worked very well on my gtab2. I finally got it almost completely setup last night on my note3. I rarely need my TV remote as I have volume setup to be controlled through my onkyo/onkyo remote. I really only need the smart hub button and very rarely input on my Samsung TV remote but now I only need touchsquid app. For the cheapies in here the touch squid $19 app is really worth it. Touchsquid has excellent support as seen through the reviews and they update often. I only think you might run into problems with old stuff or the latest stuff that might've changed their frequencies recently for touchsquid to not have updated.
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I use iRule on my iPad and now on the Note 3
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A preface of the internal workings of just one of my components
Xbox 360 Slim
Dish Network
Samsung LCD
Apple TV
XBMC
These are just a few pages of a comprehensive remote, dont want to flood the pages of this thread.

That looks sick. I need a tablet now.

50 to 100 dollars uhm ouch
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mrkhigh said:
50 to 100 dollars uhm ouch
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No ****. I do have to say I like how the layout and graphics represent the actual remotes better but having touchsquid that premium isn't worth it to me.
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Well, since the Samsung WatchON app is an epic fail (and far too bloated for what I want) I'm going to bump this thread because I'm looking for an extremely basic free universal remote app with codes for my ancient Sony integrated receiver.
All I want is volume buttons and input switching. I don't need anything that costs, supports 500,000 devices, has a fancy-pants gui with pictures of the device, etc.
That free IR Universal Remote linked in a previous post is unacceptable, by the way. I left them a negative review on the play store already.
Any other freeware suggestions?

Great looking app..
Not worth the $$$

Help with Android OS /gms core battery drain

For some reason it's started hammering the battery, any ideas anyone?
It's on cm 11 with iodak kernel
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Ben36 said:
For some reason it's started hammering the battery, any ideas anyone?
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Turn off google location service.There is an option under settings>location.I think it has an G icon (same as google search app's)
If it doesn't do the trick for you, just enable GPS and turn off mobile location (GPS doesn't use google services).
Some users have reported using GPS gives better battery life compared to mobile network location.Since the phone only turns GPS on when an app requests it.But google location service just keeps requesting your location no matter what.
Also enable mock locations in dev options.It seems to have reduced amount of wakelocks caused by RILJ etc. for me.Not sure if it would help with your problem but either way + for battery life

At first don't spam a dev thread with a link to your question!
Provide a screenshot of your wakelocks not only your alarms and provide more information about your setup!
EDIT: Did you even bother to search Google or XDA for this wakelock? Because there are so many threads about it.
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Omario-242 said:
At first don't spam a dev thread with a link to your question!
Provide a screenshot of your wakelocks not only your alarms and provide more information about your setup!
EDIT: Did you even bother to search Google or XDA for this wakelock? Because there are so many threads about it.
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1- i thought why not ask on the rom I'm running? As it may be specific?
2- can do! kernel or partial? Or? I'm unsure :-S and I'll update the op
3- yea it seemed to be turn off location / uninstall the maps app. Which I don't really wanna do as i can have them on my Nexus 5 without the issue :-S
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did u flashed this google dialer which is finding persons by phone number?

I think it's included in the rom or gapps? The one that if you dial a number it finds what the number is relevant to. Like a school or business etc?
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Ben36 said:
I think it's included in the rom or gapps? The one that if you dial a number it finds what the number is relevant to. Like a school or business etc?
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Yep this one. This is not included in All gapps. Anyway when i flashed this function only on omni it gave me too .gms high battery drain so i thought you may have same problem.
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gerciolisz said:
Yep this one. This is not included in All gapps. Anyway when i flashed this function only on omni it gave me too .gms high battery drain so i thought you may have same problem.
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Any idea how to replace? And what with?
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Ben36 said:
Any idea how to replace? And what with?
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Maybe you should jest use another gapps package pa or Banks dunno.. I am using pa full gapps and dont have this dialer.
Edit :but they are a little old but for 4.4
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See it could be gapps as i had banks gapps but banks replaces the cm camera app with the Google camera and I was getting lag in taking pictures so I swapped to a different gapps package without the camera built in
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Ben36 said:
See it could be gapps as i had banks gapps but banks replaces the cm camera app with the Google camera and I was getting lag in taking pictures so I swapped to a different gapps package without the camera built in
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Just enter into gapps.ZIP and remove what APP you want
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Android N

Anyone experiencing an issue with running ussd codes on android N?
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Paul Moses said:
Anyone experiencing an issue with running ussd codes on android N?
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just ran a data check on at&t (*3282#) the "ussd code running" thing stayed on the screen but I got the response. So the code worked but the dialer was kinda buggy.

@StykerB
Same exact problem. Has your android N already received the first software update?
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Paul Moses said:
@StykerB
Same exact problem. Has your android N already received the first software update?
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I've not gotten an update yet I'm on NPC56P.

StykerB said:
I've not gotten an update yet I'm on NPC56P.
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I'll wait for the update to see if the problem will be taken care of.I've encountered quite a number of bugs in the first one so far
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There is no update for the N6. Only Nexus 6p, 5x and 9 have received a second OTA on N. Fixes mainly performance issues. I guess the N6 being a discontinued device isn't a priority...
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jamexman said:
There is no update for the N6. Only Nexus 6p, 5x and 9 have received a second OTA on N. Fixes mainly performance issues. I guess the N6 being a discontinued device isn't a priority...
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The N6 hasn`t discontinued yet untill late 2017, besides that the Pixel C hasn`t gotten the update either.

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By far the best usage I've ever gotten through out my time with the N6 .. Android N .. I had to be really soft with the usage though
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By far the best usage I've ever gotten through out my time with the N6 .. Android N .. I had to be really soft with the usage though
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N works best and with very few bugs after a factory reset imo.

Paul Moses said:
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By far the best usage I've ever gotten through out my time with the N6 .. Android N .. I had to be really soft with the usage though
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nice stats. the mod I made for N has some battery saving tweaks if you wanna check it out.

RatchetPanda said:
nice stats. the mod I made for N has some battery saving tweaks if you wanna check it out.
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I'm not rooted yet .I don't have xposed installer on my Nexus. I'm still enjoying Google's services on stock Nexus for a while
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gee2012 said:
N works best and with very few bugs after a factory reset imo.
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Talk of bugs .I've experienced another one on my WhatsApp. It can't send screenshots .
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Paul Moses said:
I'm not rooted yet .I don't have xposed installer on my Nexus. I'm still enjoying Google's services on stock Nexus for a while
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Doesn't need root and no xposed
Just flashable zip