Introducing Nexus 7 = google android tablet

balkieb2002

Interestingly after rooting my device I installed my usual apps including Titanium Backup. Looking through the list I see Google Play Books, Google Play Magazines, Google Play Movies, Google Wallet and Sound Search for Google Play (Google Ears) but they are all frozen i.e. hidden from the normal system. Using TB I unfroze them which added them to my application list though unsurprisingly I got the usual this isn't available in your country yet though the application themselves did open.

I was able to add the Google Ears widget to my home-screen and that successfully recognised a few songs I played, though you can't then open up that song in Play Store. Hopefully though once Google gets its act together and adds more stuff to their Irish store then it then an update could simply activate these apps (and maybe give us our free money!)

Mimikyu

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GrumPy

Hmmm... my nexus has successfully connected to two secure wifi networks now! I assume my android account for my phone has somehow synchronized with the cloud the remembered passwords? Only explanation I can think of!

Gran Hermano

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Based on how slow Apple, Amazon and others were/are in securing digital distributions rights for Ireland even compared to the UK I wouldn't be expecting anything soon via Play. Seemingly Irish law and market size makes the return on time and effort for companies a mare.


I have one problem since obtaining the Nexus 7, having to revert to my iPad to type this as I am charging it. Honestly I'm hardy using the iPad since I picked up the Nexus on Thursday.

I seriously don't know what the hype and viral vids were about on the unboxing front, I'd mine open in under a minute. I was surprised when setting mine up that not only did it automatically add my contacts and such from my google account but also automatically added the wifi accounts I'd used on other android devices including the wifi passwords.

Mimikyu

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Gran Hermano

I've even stated using chrome on the iPad lately, the only one minor gripe I have with chrome on the Nexus is I cant find a shortcut to jump back to the top of the page.

I don't think google remembered the wifi settings from my android phone, I know when I was setting up a HTC flyer I had to re-enter router settings but this time around I didn't so maybe it's taking them for the other android tablet.

I'm used to using HTC tablets and phones and miss the sync all widget, anyone know something similar I can put on the Nexus?

johnmcdnl

Has anyone else opened the case to tighten the screws. My cover is slightly loose and I'm assuming this is what I've heard mentioned about them... It's not that annoying or anything but if it's not a big job to fix it I may as well

Other than than that have to say I'm loving it. My phone feels so cramped now though when I go to text :-\

Professey Chin

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Try Zinio for magazines. I use it on my A500 the whole time (its the main use my tablet gets :pac:)

Mimikyu

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johnmcdnl

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Exact same as mine just on the left side... Not really a big issue but I'll see how it pans out... As you said probably better off not voiding my warranty on the first day with it :P

GrumPy

Anyone rooted yet? I'm considering it strongly, as ads are píssing me off already. I feel kinda dirty rooting it less then 72 hours after buying it though. :pac:

Patsy fyre

Whats my quickest method for getting one of these ? Are they available in any shops like Harvey Normans or should I just pre order online

johnmcdnl

GrumPy wrote: »

Anyone rooted yet? I'm considering it strongly, as ads are píssing me off already. I feel kinda dirty rooting it less then 72 hours after buying it though. :pac:

Going to look into it this evening... Should have done it sooner because it's going to wipe the tablet clean... It's never too soon to root if ya ask me :P, I feel dirty for not rooting inside the first day tbh :pac:

montreal2011

GrumPy wrote: »

Anyone rooted yet? I'm considering it strongly, as ads are píssing me off already. I feel kinda dirty rooting it less then 72 hours after buying it though. :pac:

What apps or how are these ads coming up?

GrumPy

montreal2011 wrote: »

What apps or how are these ads coming up?

Ads inside chrome. Browsing boards for example. Doing my head in.

balkieb2002

GrumPy wrote: »

Anyone rooted yet? I'm considering it strongly, as ads are píssing me off already. I feel kinda dirty rooting it less then 72 hours after buying it though. :pac:

balkieb2002 wrote: »

Also just unlocked/rooted mine... fairly easy process using the Toolkit.
If your going to do it, do it early as you have to reset back to factory setting so you will lose apps etc (there is a backup option included in the toolkit though for your apps). Have it backed up now with CWM as well just in case

irishgeo

balkieb2002 wrote: »

GrumPy wrote: »

Anyone rooted yet? I'm considering it strongly, as ads are píssing me off already. I feel kinda dirty rooting it less then 72 hours after buying it though. :pac:

balkieb2002 wrote: »

Also just unlocked/rooted mine... fairly easy process using the Toolkit.
If your going to do it, do it early as you have to reset back to factory setting so you will lose apps etc (there is a backup option included in the toolkit though for your apps). Have it backed up now with CWM as well just in case

What's the battery life like?

Mimikyu

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Professey Chin

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The Great Chinholio wrote: »

Try Zinio for magazines. I use it on my A500 the whole time (its the main use my tablet gets :pac:)

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-_-

:pac:

Mimikyu

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balkieb2002

irishgeo wrote: »

What's the battery life like?

Haven't really had chance to fully test the battery as it's been plugged into my comp for quite a bit but from playing a few games (testing tegra 3), bluetoothing apks from phone and usual browsing/editing etc I can't see additional extra battery loss/gain.

Just doing a current backup before trying out the tablet UI, ridiculous decision from Google to have the same UI as a phone as not taking advantage of extra screen space.

Mimikyu

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balkieb2002

Unfortunately all this testing is going towards my next Nexus 7 as mine is suffering from all the issues that have been widely noticed from a batch of the early ones.

Backlight Bleeding:

Screen and Bezel not matching along the left hand side leading to creaking noises when pressed.

The above I can actually live with but the main issue is with my screen brightness. I need to have it at max at all times and even then certain areas of the screen of really dark (along the top). I can't leave it on Auto Brightness as if it goes to the lowest level the screen goes 100% dark.

With the lack of devices around I don't know when/if I'll be able to get a replacement.

Jet Black

Anyone know what the full charge time is? It seems to be very slow.

Twiki

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The screen on mine had that same sponginess on the left hand side - when I put it to my ear I could hear the glue sticking and unsticking as I pressed the screen. I'd imagine it would get worse as the device got hotter with extended usage so I brought it back for a refund - I'll probably give it another go when the manufacturing issues are sorted out.

Mimikyu

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montreal2011

How about the GPS? Anyone tried it out?

http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/07/google-maps-for-android-now-lets-you-download-maps-for-offline-viewing-hallelujah/

Brando_ie

Briefly. Nexus 7 is my third android device but first I have considered changing the stock launcher to avail of some landscape orientation goodness. I narrowed it down to APEX and NOVA

D/L'd both and launched first from homescreen and has a mooch.... then launched second from homescreen and fiddled some more. Clearly worth some further consideration but I decided to revert to stock for the time being

Okay.... how the hell do I do that??.... goggled like crazy and eventually discovered an ICS tutorial which stated going to

setting>apps>manage>find current launcher in use and select CLEAR DEFAULTS, thing is on both launchers CLEAR DEFAULTS is greyed out and I got me quite the scare thinking I had borked the 7 with 7 hours of getting it.

My only option was to uninstall APEX (which was current) then it turned on NOVA (also with greyed out clear defaults) uninstalled that one and was thankful to get back to my fully customised stock launcher.

So what the hell went wrong. I'd love to have another go and preferably to be able to switch / toggle between STOCK and APEX when the mood suits, but having to un/reinstall would make that a non starter

HELPS?!?!?.....

Professey Chin

If neither has any defaults stored then just pressing the home button should being up a selection box asking which you want to use.
Otherwise its always the clear defaults option for launcher or the new one(pex, Nova etc)

Brando_ie

The Great Chinholio wrote: »

If neither has any defaults stored then just pressing the home button should being up a selection box asking which you want to use.
Otherwise its always the clear defaults option for launcher or the new one(pex, Nova etc)

Wow just wow!!.... I managed to prick around for like two hours earlier this morning without once actually pressing the home button!!.... just using back and switch app buttons. Just D/L'd it again and that is working great now.... cheers Chinholio, granted I feel like a plank but thanks anyhoo.

MrGarak

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After paying for it only a couple of weeks ago.. :rolleyes:

I think I got a free sentry gun or something so maybe it's to reimburse me, did anyone with the free version get that?

kave2

Anyone got Play Movies, Books, Magazines apps on their Nexus 7? I don't have them, which is very strange. They are on my galaxy nexus. I know they don't work in Ireland but still kinda weird.

Mimikyu

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Feidhlim

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How so?

waynegalway

Why go for the nexus 7 instead of the galaxy tab 7? Is there much difference?

Mimikyu

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Mimikyu

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Professey Chin

Im a bigger fan of Nova then Apex, purely for the reason to create folders in the app drawer instead of just custom tabs (which it also has)

god's toy

Wi-Fi Media lets your Nexus 7 play movies on any screen via HTC's Media Link HD (hands-on video)

www.engadget.com/2012/07/21/wi-fi-media-lets-your-nexus-7-play-movies-on-any-screen-via-htc/

Do-more

god's toy wrote: »

Wi-Fi Media lets your Nexus 7 play movies on any screen via HTC's Media Link HD (hands-on video)

www.engadget.com/2012/07/21/wi-fi-media-lets-your-nexus-7-play-movies-on-any-screen-via-htc/

I don't see any point in that solution, doesn't let you stream off the net only content on your nexus 7, you need a HTC phone to set up the media link HD and it costs as much or more than a MK802.

Far better to get a MK802 and just control it with droidmote installed on your Nexus 7 or any other android phone or tab.

god's toy

Do-more wrote: »

I don't see any point in that solution, doesn't let you stream off the net only content on your nexus 7, you need a HTC phone to set up the media link HD and it costs as much or more than a MK802.

Far better to get a MK802 and just control it with droidmote installed on your Nexus 7 or any other android phone or tab.

Just passing along what was sent to me as an idea. As I don't have a 7 (or a HTC for that matter) I didn't know this solutions limitations. Only trying to help :rolleyes: ...

micks_address

There are a few key differences. First the nexus is a pure Google device so will always be first to get the latest version of Android. The tegra chipset running the nexus is better spec than the tab. The one thing the tab has going for it is a micro SD slot. I think general consensus is the nexus would be a better buy...

waynegalway wrote: »

Why go for the nexus 7 instead of the galaxy tab 7? Is there much difference?

Gran Hermano

Anyone playing with the Google Now app?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHkhp6BwnGo

Professey Chin

Im really shocked at how good the voice recognition is. Noisy room and it still recognises my bogger accent :pac:

GrumPy

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Anyone playing with the Google Now app?

Yeah, but since installing Nova launcher, I have to just launch it manually via the Google Voice Search app? How can I get back to it?

Also,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8ePUYp6HPU

The last part of this video is incredible! :eek:

5starpool

Why does my google now not talk back to me? THe voice output is set to always, the sound is up. What am I missing?

Professey Chin

5starpool wrote: »

Why does my google now not talk back to me? THe voice output is set to always, the sound is up. What am I missing?

Set system language to US, voice language to US and under Privacy & accounts have it set to search on google.com

balkieb2002

The Great Chinholio wrote: »

Set system language to US, voice language to US and under Privacy & accounts have it set to search on google.com

My system language is set to UK and voice language is also UK (i get the male voice) and the voice from google now works with mine though only with specific searches (obviously ones with cards and a few others.)

Professey Chin

balkieb2002 wrote: »

My system language is set to UK and voice language is also UK (i get the male voice) and the voice from google now works with mine though only with specific searches (obviously ones with cards and a few others.)

Never tried the UK settings. The us voice sounds much better though

micks_address

Hi guys for any owners did you get a copy of transformers 3 with your nexus?

The Great Chinholio wrote: »

balkieb2002 wrote: »

My system language is set to UK and voice language is also UK (i get the male voice) and the voice from google now works with mine though only with specific searches (obviously ones with cards and a few others.)

Never tried the UK settings. The us voice sounds much better though