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[PriitV]

Gawgle needs to step up their push game. Pushing out updates takes waaaaaay to long. Blah.

Manually installed 4.4, sad to see no transparent bar.

The support for the transparency is there, but google is playing the favourites game here, only Nexus5 got the transparent launcher & lockscreen.

Nova launhcher beta channel does have support for the transparent bars.

 

[Forsete]

The support for the transparency is there, but google is playing the favourites game here, only Nexus5 got the transparent launcher & lockscreen.

Nova launhcher beta channel does have support for the transparent bars.

Hmm, I'll give Nova a try. Thanks.

 

[jayb]

Info on installing the new google experience launcher is here:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...y-fixes-gel-on-tablets-and-more-apk-download/

 

[Judderman]

Netflix still won't work on mine. I've cleared data/cache, uninstalled/reinstalled, rebooted, and still nothing. Can't even get to a login screen, it just stays on the loading wheel. Argh.

I'm on JSS15R if it matters. I've been reading and for most people the issue was resolved with JSS15Q.

 

[Forsete]

PriitV: Nova is fantastic. Thanks for showing me the light. <3

 

[Blablurn]

Info on installing the new google experience launcher is here:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...y-fixes-gel-on-tablets-and-more-apk-download/

is this in 4.4 or do i have to download it seperatly?

 

[Husker86]

is this in 4.4 or do i have to download it seperatly?

Not included in 4.4; only on the Nexus 5.

 

[Blablurn]

Not included in 4.4; only on the Nexus 5.

Alright, thanks

 

[Seik]

Jumping on the bandwagon!

I just bought a Nexus 7 from a fellow GAFer, can't wait to put it to the test.

 

[pestul]

I saw a YouTube video where someone mentioned the same. Can't believe it since the new nexus is already so damn snappy. Looking forward to see the improvements.

Yep. Having used it for a while now it is definitely faster with just about everything.

 

[Vox-Pop]

Not included in 4.4; only on the Nexus 5.

Will it every come to N7?

 

[Husker86]

Will it every come to N7?

It will probably be on the Play Store eventually. You can flash an apk to enable it though. I have it on my N7 and it's great.

 

[Blablurn]

What is the best Android website for news and stuff?

 

[Jzero]

Decided to subscribe to Netflix again since i could use my Nexus 7 to view stuff while on the couch.

Not bad, i'm not having any of the problems with the app like others are.

 

[CliqWriter]

Hey guys, is the staples deal currently the cheapest way to score a 16 gb 2013 model or is there some mass selling of these babies? Maybe black friday?

 

[FallingEdge]

I'm running a rooted/unlocked bootloaded N7. I don't recall which version of 4.3 I have, I do know that I am not up to date. Can I just jump to 4.4 or do I have to incrementally get to the latest version of 4.3 and then update?

 

[VanMardigan]

Still no OTA Kit Kat,

 

[Jzero]

New update KRT16S.

Is funny that there's already another update and some of you haven't received the first one.

 

[DonMigs85]

New update KRT16S.

Is funny that there's already another update and some of you haven't received the first one.

Sounds like some sort of bugfix release or something for the people who updated to 4.4 early

 

[The Faceless Master]

Hey guys, is the staples deal currently the cheapest way to score a 16 gb 2013 model or is there some mass selling of these babies? Maybe black friday?

$199 on Black Friday, dunno what the Staples deal is.

 

[mattiewheels]

I really need things that you can only use when rooted, but the update process on root is pretty obtuse to me. I've had the old 4.3 update sitting in my bar forever because I can't make it work.

 

[Groof]

I really need things that you can only use when rooted, but the update process on root is pretty obtuse to me. I've had the old 4.3 update sitting in my bar forever because I can't make it work.

Have you changed any system apps at all?

 

[DonMigs85]

Still no sign of the OTA guys? Some guys on random forums are claiming they got it for the Nexus 4 and 7. Seems to be hitting Europe first.

 

[Groof]

Still no sign of the OTA guys? Some guys on random forums are claiming they got it for the Nexus 4 and 7. Seems to be hitting Europe first.

I had sideloaded the OTA after it became available online and got the hotfix this morning. Nothing on my N4 yet though. I'm in Europe.

 

[mattiewheels]

Have you changed any system apps at all?

Not that I know of. All I know is, when I reboot to apply any OTA, it puts me in that teamwin recovery state and nothing's happening.

 

[CountAntonius]

Just upgraded to the new model and need some advice on cases.

Poetic
Moko
Google

The Google one is a long shot unless it's really really good. Last time around i used a Moko case and it served my purpose well on the first gen N7. I like light cases with covers. Anyone have experience with any of the ones above or something else you may recommend?

 

[Santiako]

Just upgraded to the new model and need some advice on cases.

Poetic
Moko
Google

The Google one is a long shot unless it's really really good. Last time around i used a Moko case and it served my purpose well on the first gen N7. I like light cases with covers. Anyone have experience with any of the ones above or something else you may recommend?

I have that poetic case and it's perfect. Highly recommended.

 

[Groof]

Just upgraded to the new model and need some advice on cases.

Poetic
Moko
Google

The Google one is a long shot unless it's really really good. Last time around i used a Moko case and it served my purpose well on the first gen N7. I like light cases with covers. Anyone have experience with any of the ones above or something else you may recommend?

Poetic seems to be the best following what most people say. I've got one on the way and should be here next week.

 

[Judderman]

No matter what I do, Netflix still doesn't work on this thing. ; _ ;

As for cases, I bought this MoKo case and it's great.

 

[DonMigs85]

No matter what I do, Netflix still doesn't work on this thing. ; _ ;

As for cases, I bought this MoKo case and it's great.

Yeah, I have the indigo version of this and it's nice if a bit thick.
Also seems more and more people across the USA are getting the KitKat OTA now.

 

[gblues]

Just got KK OTA on my Nexus 7 wifi. Finally.

 

[Vanillalite]

What is the best Android website for news and stuff?

AndroidPrism

 

[Blablurn]

Just got KK OTA on my Nexus 7 wifi. Finally.

Still nothin here

AndroidPrism

Thanks bro

 

[DonMigs85]

Got the OTA as well just now. Finally!

 

[VanMardigan]

Just checked. no update here. grrrr.

 

[Groof]

So I got my Poetic CoverMate case in the mail today! Seems to be derived from the Slimline case so it adds very little bulk. Here are some pics (sorry for the blurry mess, I was in a hurry)

I've only played with it for 10-ish minutes, but here are some quick pros and cons:

Pros
- Good feel in hand. Doesn't seem to be the same faux leather the Slimline series is, but rather a soft to the touch rubber material. It feels a lot better than one would think.
- Adds very little bulk and heft. You can definitely feel the difference, but it's not too horrible.
- Magnets. Has sleep/wake function and the cover stays put when closed.
- Feels sturdy overall

Cons
- The front cover seems to be a bit too big, so when gripped firmly it slides off to the side. Nitpick though, really.
- The stand position of doesn't seem very sturdy since there are no magnets to hold it in place, so it feels like it'll fall down at any second.
- Print quality of the design seems very poor quality. This is a big bummer, but I'm just glad I can have such a colourful case.

Overall, good so far. Will see how it fares later on. If anyone wants to know anything or see more of the case just tell me.

 

[Blablurn]

i like your buttons, groof. which theme is it?

 

[Groof]

i like your buttons, groof. which theme is it?

It's Nox. One of the best imho.

 

[Blablurn]

It's Nox. One of the best imho.

Thanks, bro looks awesome!

 

[Ashes]

krt16s updated nexus 7 not recognized by win 8. what to do. :/

 

[Koko]

Got the official update.

 

[Jzero]

krt16s updated nexus 7 not recognized by win 8. what to do. :/

Drivers??

Works fine for me on 8.1

 

[DonMigs85]

I hope Apex gets a stable update soon, the drawer icon sometimes glitches out when you tap it :\

 

[mattiewheels]

So to try and get this update to work, I've tried sideloading, OTA, even unrooted, and locked the boot loader again to try to bring this thing back to factory fresh, and every single time I try something different I just get the tipped-over robot error icon. This is crazy.

 

[CountAntonius]

Just put my screen protector on by myself and feeling very accomplished. I went through two on my last nexus and just about had a stroke.

 

[Husker86]

So to try and get this update to work, I've tried sideloading, OTA, even unrooted, and locked the boot loader again to try to bring this thing back to factory fresh, and every single time I try something different I just get the tipped-over robot error icon. This is crazy.

Factory image is what you need.

 

[Phanta]

Finally got the update and I can definitely say it feels even smoother than before. WiFi working better as well.

 

[mattiewheels]

Factory image is what you need.

That was it, it was the one thing in Toolkit I didn't try.

What I really want to know is what method of rooting should I try that won't leave me with the errors when updating?

 

[Husker86]

That was it, it was the one thing in Toolkit I didn't try.

What I really want to know is what method of rooting should I try that won't leave me with the errors when updating?

I just always use Factory Images to update. Since rooting is so easy on Nexus devices, it's not a big deal to reroot after. You can use factory image to update without wiping.

 

[mattiewheels]

I just always use Factory Images to update. Since rooting is so easy on Nexus devices, it's not a big deal to reroot after. You can use factory image to update without wiping.

Thank you sir. You use Nexus Toolkit?