I am having trouble with Bluetooth Low Energy (BT 4.0) on a Nexus 7. I think I may have a 2012 model.
How to tell if I have a 2012 or 2013 version of the Nexus 7?
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11Look at the back. If you can read "Nexus" while the tablet is in a portrait orientation, it's the 2012 model. If it's sideways, it's the 2013.– aleDec 4, 2013 at 13:19
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@Krampus That's a really good, concise answer. If you were to post it as an answer, I for one would upvote it.– Dan HulmeDec 4, 2013 at 13:43
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3It does have the virtue of not requiring the unit to be powered on. But dotVezz's answer has images which show this anyway.– aleDec 4, 2013 at 13:45
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3BTW the 2012 model is NOT BT 4.0 (BLE, Smart Ready, etc...) compatible, even though it can be upgraded to android 4.3. The 2013 model is BT 4.0 compatible.– monzieDec 5, 2013 at 14:20
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Just see if the tablet has a rear camera!! if it has its 2013 model. ENOUGH SAID– coolhzMar 31, 2014 at 14:21
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There are several physical differences
- Most notable is the different orientations of the "Nexus" logo.
- The 2013 model drops the dimpled texture on the back.
- The 2013 model also has a camera on the back, which the 2012 model lacks.
- The 2013 model has a notification LED on the front, which the 2012 model lacks.
- The 2013 model has a speaker grille on the top for stereo sound in landscape, while the 2012 model only has the bottom speaker grille.
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2012:
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6Looking at those images the 2013 model also has a front camera and a notification led, both of which the 2012 model lack.– bmdixonDec 4, 2013 at 13:23
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With android 4.3 my build number on a 2013 model is JWR66N. Maybe the "razor" refers to a different android version?– monzieDec 5, 2013 at 14:24
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@monzie Thanks. I must have been confused - I have now removed that part of the answer.– dotVezzDec 5, 2013 at 14:33
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1Yeah, I spotted that after posting but couldn't edit it. It's right in the answer though :)– bmdixonDec 5, 2013 at 20:48