Questions tagged [nexus-7]
Use this tag if your issue is truly specific to the Nexus 7 tablet.
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Nexus 7 2013 screen won't come on. When to give up?
My Nexus 7 2013 is no longer working properly: I cannot get the screen to come on, and I don't see any evidence of back-lighting even in a dark room. I believe the device starts up and shuts down ...
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Activate Debugging on broken Nexus 7
My Nexus 7's touch screen is completely broken, I know I can manipulate the device using adb commands, but debugging mode isn't enabled on the devices. Is there anyway to enable debugging mode from a ...
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Nexus won't boot after update
So I have a Nexus 7 2013 no root vanilla. I just recently flashed it with vanilla 6.0.1 since it could not update from 5.1.1. Then a few days ago an update came out and I updated. Now my nexus tries ...
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Android Intent problems
So a few days ago I build an update for my custom android car tablet with my own launcher (based on nexus 7 2013). I added a few new features and some fixes, and I added accidentally the device admin ...
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Bricked Nexus 7 in Recovery Mode
I have a Nexus 7 2012 grouper in recovery mode (TWRP). I have wiped the /system /cache and /data partitions and believe it has wiped the /boot partition. When I go to file manager, it says the /boot ...
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Nexus 7 tablet won't show files when connected to pc
Having read several threads, let me endeavour to outline the problem.
My computer: laptop running Win 7-64 bit
Tablet: Nexus 7 with latest update (which seems to have caused the problem)
Attempted ...
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How to pair a symbol CS3070 bluetooth scanner with a nexus 7 (2013) tablet
The pairing code asks me to type on the device which has no keys. Is there a work around?
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Downgrading Nexus 7 Android 4.4.2 to 4.2
I want to downgrade my nexus 7 android 4.4.2 to 4.2. I am already rooted. How can i downgrade? I've got a nandroid backup. If I restore that will it be again running as android 4.4.2?
I need help. ...
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What are the Bluetooth profiles supported by the Nexus 7 (KitKat)?
I would think this is a simple question, but I am not finding the answer after searching.
What are the Bluetooth profiles supported by KitKat on the Nexus 7?
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Nexus 7 ('13 CM11 Nightly) keeps waking up while charged
The tablet has been plugged into the wall and left alone. Every minute the screen turns on, and I have to press the power button to turn it off. This started last night as the tablet was quite warm ...
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How to install the stock Browser app on Nexus 7 (2013)?
I would like to run the stock Android Browser app on a Nexus 7 (2013) tablet to make sure that websites that I develop will work properly in the stock Browser. However, a Nexus 7 (2013) tablet comes ...
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How to hard reboot the Nexus 7 (2013) when touchscreen is dysfunctional?
I am using the Nexus 7 (2013) with the latest standard firmware from Google and today I encountered a weird problem.
When I turn the device on, the display lights up and all. I can also put it to ...
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Can I update my Nexus 7 from 4.2.2 to 4.3 and root it without losing data?
Device: Nexus 7
Android: 4.2.2
Can I upgrade my Nexus 7 to 4.3 via OTA, then re-root without losing data? I used a procedure of this sort to root originally, but I don't know if it is generally ...
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Nexus 7 32GB - Cannot mount as a drive in Windows but USB cable still charges
I have tried this on multiple machines - my Nexus 7 doesn't actually mount in Windows no matter what I try. The USB cable works as I can see that the device is still charging - I've tried this with ...
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ADB unable to connect my Nexus 7 on Ubuntu
I want to be able to connect my Nexus 7 in order to test my applications from Eclipse on the physical device.
I followed this Google guide.
My /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules file contains this :
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USB On-the-go MIDI Keyboard with Nexus 7 [closed]
Has anyone successfully used a MIDI Keyboard (through USB OTG, specifically) with a Nexus 7? (I am not looking for commentary on the particular keyboard, but please state which you have used.)
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Error Connecting Nexus 7 to Ubuntu 12.10
I have a 32 GB Nexus 7 (idVendor = 18d1, idProduct = 4e41, if that helps...), and my laptop runs Ubuntu 12.10, and have tried connecting using K.K. Patel's answer here, to almost no avail. What ...
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Disabling skype messaging sound on Nexus 7
It seems you can turn off all notifications and alerts, but I like getting text notifications.
The spammy sound that comes by default is most certainly annoying, and there doesn't seem to be any ...
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Why doesn't Chrome recognize mobile Blogger templates on the Nexus 7?
I use Chrome on a Nexus S and a Nexus 7, both with Jelly Bean 4.1.1. When I visit Blogger blogs that use mobile-optimized templates provided by Blogger, Chrome on the phone correctly displays the ...
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Flashing Nexus 7 factory image fails on writing userdata
So I've been attempting to factory restore my good ol' Nexus 7 (2013) LTE (deb) all day, and I can't get past this one error that has me stuck. I'm using the stock image from Google, and where I'm ...
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Reinstalling KitKat after upgrading to Lollipop
My Asus Google Nexus 7 has failed completely after upgrading to Lollipop from KitKat 4.4.4.
Now the tab can not handle running more than one app at a time and frequently hangs requiring power shut ...
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How to flash a kernel image without building Android from source
I got the following msm kernel branch for my Nexus 7(flo)
msm/remotes/origin/android-msm-flo-3.4-jb-mr2
added some files and then built an image(zImage). I then downloaded a factory image of ...
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How to activate car mode with a magnet?
The Google Nexus 7 tablet has lots of reed relays and magnets.
Some toggle the screen, others activate the wireless charging dock. I suppose there is a position for activating car mode (never putting ...
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Transfer data from one user to another in 4.3
I have the Nexus 7, and I just updated to 4.3, and I'm creating restricted profiles for my kids. They use to play in my main profile, and they progressed a lot in several games and, when they access ...
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Does Nexus 7 2013 have 3G support?
Nexus 7 2013 has 4G support, but I can't find any information on 3G support. If I get a Nexus 7 4G model, can I use 3G?
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Nexus 7 randomly reboots and resets date to 1999
Twice now my Nexus 7 has randomly rebooted while it was charging and the date was changed to December 31, 1999 and the time has been changed; this time it was set six hours ahead. Does anyone know ...
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Once you have Ubuntu installed on a Nexus 7, how do you get back to stock Android?
I currently have a Nexus 7 with the default "out-of-the-box" Android Stock OS (as of this post JB 4.2.2).
From what I've read online, Ubuntu has made a mobile version of their OS. Usually, they ...
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Red exclamation mark when trying to update Nexus 7.
Every time I go to update my Google Nexus 7 to Android Jelly Bean 4.2, it fails and shows the Android logo on it's side with red exclamation mark (!) on.
Why won't it let me update to Jelly Bean 4.2?...
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Increase touchscreen sensitivity on Nexus 7
Is there a way to increase the touchscreen sensitivity on a stock Nexus 7? I ask because I find that there is no stylus that registers movement or even touching quickly and reliably. that means that ...
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Nexus 4 / 7 and Wi-Fi incompatibility
I have a Nexus 4 which works on most Wi-Fi networks, but not with my D-Link router running DD-WRT. It connects, but data transfer is sporadic at best, and essentially useless.
Amongst the myriad of ...
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Nexus 7 issues with lagging, boot-loops, NFC greyed out, and depressed CPU states
I have a Nexus 7 16GB which behaved wonderfully for a few months. I used an NFC app once and the tablet began boot-looping, and lagging. I turned off NFC when I could and reset the tablet. It was ...
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WPA/WPA2 with my Nexus 7
I have this weird problem with my Nexus 7:
When the WiFi network on the home router (AirTies) is set to WPA/WPA2 it is always stuck in the "login" phase and never actually connects to the network. ...
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How to easily send my google password to my android tablet?
I have a Nexus 7 I haven't used in ages, it no longer remembers my Google account info. The password to my google account is stored on my Mac via KeyChain (it is a long and random character password). ...
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Nexus 7 2012 Not waking from sleep
Often, when I try to wake my nexus, the screen stays completely blank and the tablet refuses to do anything. To get my device working again I have to hold the power button for about 10 seconds, which ...
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DCIM/.thumbnails/.thumbdata3-* files get deleted but does not free up space on Nexus 7 Android ver 6.0.1
I am trying to delete .thumbdata3-* files in my DCIM/.thumbnails folder on my Nexus 7 Android version 6.0.1 tablet as these files seem to be taking up close to 3 GB of data. I followed instructions ...
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How to recover Hard Bricked Nexus 7
I have hard bricked my Nexus 7 tablet by fault while flashing. Now it's not turning on in any mode. Is there any chance to recover it?
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Can I get rid of Android 5.0? [duplicate]
I just installed Android 5.0 on my Nexus 7 and now it is 5x slower but it doesn't connect to WiFi. I don`t like this update and I wish I hadn't done it. Now I can't even use my tablet. Is there ...
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Nexus 7 2013 crashes when in boot loader. How do I flash a new image to it?
I have a Nexus 7 2013 which I'm trying to flash the Android Lollipop preview image to. It's currently running the last Android L preview image.
Whenever I boot the device to the bootloader screen ...
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CyanogenMod installer completed, but still have stock ROM?!
I unlocked the bootloader of my Nexus 7 (1st gen/2012) using the Nexus Root Toolkit (on Windows 8.1u1), and then wanted to install CyanogenMod. The CyanogenMod installer (http://get.cm) completed, and ...
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File transfer with multiple users
On a rooted Nexus 7 (2013), I have set up a second user.
When I plug the usb cable to my mac, I can see all the files for the main user (using the Android File Transfer app from Google).
However, ...
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Nexus 7 (2013) won’t go past Google logo screen, can't enter Recovery mode
I hold down the power button until it starts up, and it gets up to the Google logo screen, but won’t go any further; it just freezes on that screen.
Tried to reset device in Recovery Mode (support....
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Rooted Nexus 7 v2: Using Tor and Adblock Plus
I'm having success using both Tor and Adblock Plus, although independently. I'm trying to figure out how to get both to work on the device at the same time.
When successfully using Tor, I get ads ...
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Build android from source. Battery power incorrect
I added a kernel module to the msm flo kernel. I built android JB from source for my Nexus 7(flo). I flashed the device with the built OS.
My battery power seems to be stuck at 100% remaining. I ...
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How to make my android device remember my paired TV in You Tube?
I successfully paired my android device with my TV, but unfortunately after turning down the TV, the association is forgotten. It is a nice feature to have them paired, but it is really annoying to ...
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Nexus 7 and ethernet connection
In places where there's no wi fi, wired internet connection is sometimes available. But reading around it seems there's a bug in my Nexus 7 (2013) - Android updated to 4.4.2 - that prevents an ...
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Softkey Position for Kit Kat
On my old Tablet which was a Honeycomb on a Toshiba Thrive. The softkeys were on the left hand side when you were in landscape. Which Is convenient. When I use my Nexus 7 2013 I keep having to stretch ...
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OpenVPN TAP Support
The official Android API for OpenVPN has been supporting OpenVPN TUN for years now. However, there is no vanilla support for TAP.
Since the backbone of Android is Linux, is there a way to add driver ...
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Why is my Nexus 7 taking up so much memory?
I had 2.2GB free on my Nexus 7's internal storage, then I decided to download a game that took up 1.55GB. Halfway through the download, it tells me that I have have insufficient memory and it stops ...
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Chrome browser in Android always renames downloaded file to Download.bin
I'm using a Nexus 7 device and whenever I download a file greater than 28MB, the Chrome browser renames it to Download.bin no matter what the name of the file. When I download a file less than 28MB, ...
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Remote Access/Editing files from Android without rooting on any other remote platform
I have a Nexus 7 Tablet and a Samsung Galaxy Ace Phone. I wish to use WiFi only. The phone does not have a 3G tariff.
As the Nexus 7 Tablet does not have an SD card slot of any type, I wish to find a ...