Use this tag if your issue is truly specific to the Nexus 7 tablet.
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Can the Nexus 7 send and receive GSM texts and calls?
The Nexus 7 3G is out and I'm wondering whether Android 4.2 tablets are still data-only devices. Can I install a custom ROM or apk to this tablet so that I can send and receive GSM calls and text ...
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3answers
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Nexus 7 charges very slowly, even with 2 amp chargers
I'm facing a rather painful issue with the battery life/charging issue with my Nexus 7 (4.2.2)
When idle and plugged into my 2A charger with the stock USB cable, it charges VERY slowly. I'd say ...
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3answers
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Confused about Nexus 7 failing system update to 4.2
During the day today, I got the notification about the available system update to 4.2. SO I confirmed it after ensuring that SuperSU was set to "survival mode" and then it looked like it was actually ...
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3answers
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Gesture typing on multiple languages?
I recently played with my friend's Nexus 7 and tried the gesture typing. And I'm surprised it only works on user's locale keyboard. It lacks Ukrainian dictionary too :( , but that's another question.
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2answers
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Will I have to reset my Nexus 7?
I have a Nexus 7 running Jelly Bean. I was downloading a file and somehow I managed to remove a tick mark some were. Now I can not download anything from the net without Chrome stops working. Then I ...
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1answer
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Xbox Smartglass does not install for another user
I installed Xbox Smartglass from Google Play for one user. Afterwards, I tried to install it for another user, but I got this error:
you cannot install this app because another user has already ...
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1answer
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How can I drag and drop files to Nexus 7 from a Windows PC?
I have a Nexus 7 tablet and Windows 7 computer. I can see the tablet in the device manager as a Nexus 7. It shows up as nexus 7 when I view it on my PC as a drive.
When I drag a photo to the tablet ...
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1answer
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Stop Android File Transfer Popping Up
Bit annoying that Android File Transfer pops up whenever I connect my Nexus 7 to the Macbook. Is there any way to keep it active but hidden initially?
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How can I use 2G voice calls in Nexus 7
I have bought a Google Nexus 7 3G Tablet.
But, My country and area doesn't allow me to use 3G sims/Wi-Fi.
We have only 2G sims. When I insert the sim, I can connect to the Internet. I can send and ...
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1answer
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File transfer between Windows 8 and Nexus 7
I'm struggling with it for ages and I can't seem to get it working. Every solution on the internet just lets me to install ADB drivers. But besides of developing I'd also like to use my Nexus as a ...
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1answer
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Nexus 7 won't boot up after the colorful X
My Nexus 7 will not boot up past the start-up animation (colorful X)-it's not a power problem as it charges up OK-just will not get past the X. I've powered it up and down several times but it hasn't ...
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1answer
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Is it possible to pull data using Android Debug Bridge on an N7 while soft bricked
I've tried countless fixes for my N7 being softbricked (No idea how it was done). I've resorted to using Android Debug Bridge, however I cannot get access to the device (device not recognized from CMD ...
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1answer
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Nexus 7 soft bricked, Need to recover data
I don't know if I'm posting this on the right website or not, but I'll try anyway.
I recently brought a Google Nexus 7 (non-SIM version). I've used it for around 3 months now and everything was ...
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1answer
561 views
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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0answers
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Nexus7 Stuck in Reboot Following Full Discharge
I am experiencing the same symptoms as described in the following:
" Nexus 7 is stuck in reboot loop after full discharge "
My Nexus 7 is full discharged. I have it connected to Factory AC-to-USB ...
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0answers
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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 ...
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0answers
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Modify 30 second incorrect PIN delay
How can I modify/disable the 30 second delay after trying the incorrect PIN 5 times?
Device is a nexus 7 rooted running SmoothRom 4.4
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0answers
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Why does selecting the second use on the lock screen crashes OS?
Running 4.2 on a new Nexus 7 with two users setup with individual google profiles. Both have basic setups (a few apps, sign in patterns, no widgets running).
Both profiles having been running fine ...
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0answers
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Nexus 7 boot loop
I'm not certain if this is the same as the other two questions about boot loop on the nexus 7, but I have a nexus 7 that goes into a boot loop. It boots to the point of the unlock screen, then it ...
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0answers
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Lost all files on /sdcard when transfering files from PC
I just tried to transfer files from my PC (Win7) via USB MTP onto my Nexus7 which seemed to work as usual. When I tried to locate them on the tablet, I noticed that the complete /sdcard folder is ...
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0answers
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MTP file transfer: request to proceed, because “device can't play this” - how to fix permanent?
I have Nexus 7 and often copy vide to see on it, but every time windows asks for proceed with reason "device can't play this file format".
Supported file formats is declared by media device, but when ...
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0answers
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Jellybean 4.2 update fails in middle of download for nexus 7
I have received the jellybean 4.2 update request 2 times. Both times I have pressed the update button and both times it has failed in the middle of the process. No error messages. After a few ...
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0answers
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Google Chrome crashes when attempting to access Desktop Bookmarks (Asus Nexus 7)
Steps to reproduce:
launch Google Chrome browser and open new tab
touch bookmarks option on bottom menu
select Desktop Bookmarks
This causes Google Chrome to crash, resulting in:
"Aw, Snap! ...
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0answers
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YouTube 3D on Nexus 7
How can I enable blue/red 3D for yt3d videos in the YouTube android app? I tried watching a yt3d-enabled video on my Nexus 7 but it just plays normally, with seemingly no way to enable 3D.
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0answers
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Screenshots on Nexus 7 are 0 bytes
I am taking screen shots for testing an app. on Nexus 7. Yesterday I could take the screen shots perfectly. Today when I press Power+Volume Down together it makes the screenshot sound but gives me ...
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0answers
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Nexus 7 - USB Port & Headphone Socket
I sometimes experience a drop in sound in the left or right earphone of my headphones when charging my Nexus 7.
Wiggling the usb cable in the port can bring back the sound, however yesterday the ...
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0answers
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Samsung VG-KBD1500 keyboard pairs but not connects to Nexus 7
I can pair my Samsung VG-KBD1500 keyboard to Nexus7, but it doesn't connect to it.
The keyboard works well with the TV, and I have another bluetotth keyboard, that paired and works well too.
I ...
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0answers
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Unable to login Nexus 7 using Virtual Router created from desktop
Hi I've recently bought a Nexus 7 and since I didn't had a Wi-Fi or a 3G sim card right now, I just tried to connect the device using my laptop's internet connection. For this, I just created a ...
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Nexus 7 and Bit Web Server last update problem
I was using Bit Web Server for a while but the last update just made the lighttpd as the php servers failing to start with the following messages:
Lighttpd Server not running. Error running ...
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0answers
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Cannot ping Android devices on same wifi network
I have a Nexus 7 running CyanogenMod 10.1. For some reason I cannot reach it from my laptop on the same wifi network. I cannot ping in either direction. In the past i have been only able to ping one ...
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Quick Settings pull-down not accessible for 2nd user profile
I have setup a 2nd user profile on my Google Nexus 7 Android 4.2.2.
However, the "Quick Settings pull-down menu" is not available for the 2nd user profile. The main user have access to the "Quick ...
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Connection between Ubuntu and Nexus 7 does not work well
Following the instruction in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004182
(I also see many other similar guides online)
The above method, shortly, is editing the file
(Do not follow the ...
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0answers
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Changing System Color without Flashing a rom
Is there any way on my nexus 7 running jelly bean 4.2.2 to change the blue line that appears in the settings menu, notification bar, etc... to a green that is similar to this site's logo?
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How can I create a “shortcut” for the built in PDF viewer on Nexus 7
The Nexus 7 has a default PDF viewer, but it's a little hard to get to. How can I put an shortcut for it on my home screen?
Note that the default program (Document Viewer) doesn't show up in the list ...
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What is a good way to approach a developer about supporting my device?
The Google Play Store on my new Asus Nexus 7 does not list the application I want. When I visit the Play Store web site I see the applications listed, and I am told they are not compatible with my ...
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nexus 7 brightness off -> on
i have make my nexus 7 brightness on minimum and now i can't see anything to turn it.
i'm trying to turn it blindfold, but it's ineffectually.
I need turn on brightness.
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Change Mac Address on Nexus 7 running 4.2.2
My question is: How do I change/spoof the mac address of my Nexus 7 so that the router sees the spoofed address and will not give an authentication error when connecting?
I have done some looking ...
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What backup option shall I chose in the Nexus 7 toolkit to backup everything on my Nexus 7?
The options are:
BACKUP OPTIONS [ALL OPTIONS REQUIRE ADB MODE]
Backup ALL installed apps [-all]
Backup Individual Packages [a single app] ONLY
Backup your Internal Storage [virtual SD Card]
CWM ...
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Nexus 7 blank screen
After watching a bit of 4oD last night on my Nexus 7, I turned it off. When I tried to start it up this morning, I was greeted with a blank screen whilst being plugged into the charger. I held down ...
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How to re-install Android onto Nexus 7 tablet
I recently was messing around with my Nexus 7 tablet and erased everything on it. The only two things I can do now is turn it on and see an android man stand there forever or hold the power + volume ...
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0answers
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Wifi drops out only when I go to the play store? Any fixes?
On my Nexus 7 whenever I go to the Play store I get a "no connection" error and I look up and the wifi icon shows me there is no connection. I leave the Play app and go look in setting and before I ...
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Problem reading PDFs downloaded from iMac to my Nexus 7
I have a Nexus 7 32GB.
I read an eMag (Model Railroad Hobbyist) and would like to be able to download it from the Mac (or directly from online).
I downloaded one issue but the next one, while it ...
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Nexus 7 tablet - want to use 3G connection on my Nokia E71 phone - tethering by USB lead?
I can use my Windows XP laptop via USB lead to my Nokia E71 with 3G to use the Internet.
Is it possible to use my Asus Nexus 7 (Android 4.2) WiFi 16GB via my E71 3G to use the Internet, please?
Both ...
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0answers
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WiFi Direct Doesn't Work
I have two Android devices running Android 4.1.1 with the latest OTA update from the manufacturer. I do not have root or any other system-level customizations on either device, just a bunch of very ...
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Galaxy Note I / N7000: USB-OTG does not work when used with a USB hub
I am just doing some experiments with USB-OTG and stumbled uppon a problem now when using a usb-hub between the client-device ( SpaceNavigator ) and the host-device ( nexus7 and galaxy note I - N7000 ...
