You can either use a file management app that lets you select what app to use to open a file (I use and like SolidExplorer), or you can put the PDF in the kindle directory, which will cause the Kindle app to add it to the library (under the "On Device" list).
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Nexus 7 2013 |OT| No SD card edition
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You can either use a file management app that lets you select what app to use to open a file (I use and like SolidExplorer), or you can put the PDF in the kindle directory, which will cause the Kindle app to add it to the library (under the "On Device" list).
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Foxit IMO and that's also my recommendation on Windows as well. It's free and works really well.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Download the Wallbase app and set the resolution to the highest possible. It'll crop the sides, but it works well enough.
Jzero
Member
Just tried it and it works well but i can't find a setting preventing the screen from locking like Adobe reader has.
I had Chrome and Chrome Beta installed -- Chrome Beta as my default browser -- and it updated last night/today and I had two reboots in the span of minutes while I used it. I uninstalled it and no more reboots.
The only issue I have with my Nexus 7 (2013) is minimal light bleed at the top of the screen, and that residue thing on the back logo that some folks say is from the glue. I never noticed it until I was wiping down the back one day with a damp paper towel, and there was spot where the moisture took longer to disappear than any other section on the back. When I dug in the forums, people posted photos of giant splotches. And it wasn't until I really looked and twisted the tablet around in the light did I notice some splotchy bit. Not an issue though since I have a full body case.
Mine does this as well...I get the 'special characters' a lot when I type and it is a total bummer. Otherwise it works great.
AngmarsKing701
Member
Still up in the air a bit on this new N7. I continue to see the reports of issues. When I was in BB a couple nights ago to pick up a Chromecast I tried out their floor model and the thing was spastic. It was reading my hand hover a couple inches over it as input. I felt like a magician except what it was doing wasn't what I wanted it to do.
Also, how the hell hard is it to put Kindle on these floor models and pull up a sample book? There has been one floor model I've played with that had Kindle on it, but to actually view anything you needed to sign in to your Amazon account, which I wasn't about to do.
Anyway, still keeping this on my Christmas list and hoping that by then whatever hardware glitches they are seeing in manufacturing are worked out.
Also, how the hell hard is it to put Kindle on these floor models and pull up a sample book? There has been one floor model I've played with that had Kindle on it, but to actually view anything you needed to sign in to your Amazon account, which I wasn't about to do.
Anyway, still keeping this on my Christmas list and hoping that by then whatever hardware glitches they are seeing in manufacturing are worked out.
Junior Mint
Member
Had mine since launch and no issues yet. *knock wood*
Haven't even experienced a random reboot that seems common here.
Haven't even experienced a random reboot that seems common here.
sooperkool
Member
I have a launch unit and have had zero issues.
I have a software issue where the device refuses to deep sleep, even after a factory reset. Means I get like 4 hours of on screen battery, at the most. And it drains 5-10% battery per hour in standby.
It'll get fixed, so I'm not too fussed. Google have already aknowledged the problem.
It'll get fixed, so I'm not too fussed. Google have already aknowledged the problem.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
I need some opinions... Is the new version worth $100 more than the old? They have deals on ebay for the 32gb 1st gen Nexus 7 for $160 instead of the $269 for the 2nd gen nexus 7. Is it worth the over $100 price difference? When would it be worth it? I'm assuming it's getting the new OS update and such to kit kat so is it only worth the new one for playing games? Or...? For surfing, reading, watching videos, etc. is there no difference. I probably wouldn't play many games or if I do I doubt they would be intensive enough to be able to play on the 2nd gen but not the 1st. Thanks for any help!
Honestly its pretty hard to say for sure. The new one has a better screen, faster cpu/gpu, better battery life...but honestly its still the same (great) experience. You have to decide whether or not the differences are worth it.
I can tell you that for me it was worth buying the new one due to how much I use it. The RAM and SoC upgrade makes things snappier, and the updatedscreen is REALLY nice.
Honestly both gens (especially for the price you could get the 1st gen for) are great value. If it won't hurt your wallet too much stretch for the 2nd gen. If it will the 1st gen still provides a great experience.
I can tell you that for me it was worth buying the new one due to how much I use it. The RAM and SoC upgrade makes things snappier, and the updatedscreen is REALLY nice.
Honestly both gens (especially for the price you could get the 1st gen for) are great value. If it won't hurt your wallet too much stretch for the 2nd gen. If it will the 1st gen still provides a great experience.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
That's pretty much why I'm torn though. I'd prefer the extra cash and I like the newer screen better. But is there anything that really makes you feel a difference in normal use with the better gpu, cpu, and more ram? I sort of feel I wouldn't use much that would utilize the extra tech but I don't know enough to know if that's true or not.
Is the battery life better on the second gen? I could have sworn the old version has a longer battery life since the screen doesn't draw as much power as the new one...
The screen is worth the additional price tag. I think if you were to stay with gen 1, meaning you don't care about performance that much, Memo HD 7 is almost a better choice IMO. It has microSD card slot, better screen, better battery life than gen 1, but you do lose the Nexusness.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Eh, but that's even cheaper. Losing OS updates sucks and that has considerably worse performance than the nexus. You think the screen alone is worth paying over $100 more? Why?
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Says it's not available in my country... What the heck?
Dead Prince
Banned
no one must care as shipping for me is 1-2 days.
Unless you don't plan to read, the screen makes a huge difference.
I had one of those random restarts with my launch unit. Other than that no problems at all.
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cartoon_soldier
Member
I know might not be the right thread, but wondering, any news for a new Nexus 10 refresh?
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
What's the difference for reading? Clarity? The only difference is resolution so does that small jump in res really make it that much better to read? Was it bad to read on the first one?
But I live in the US... That's why I'm so confused
Try this link:What's the difference for reading? Clarity? The only difference is resolution so does that small jump in res really make it that much better to read? Was it bad to read on the first one?
But I live in the US... That's why I'm so confused
https://play.google.com/store/devic...cked_T_Mobile_SI?id=nexus_7_32gb_2013_lte_tmo
rohlfinator
Member
It generally just feels more responsive overall. Games will also run better, but outside of that there aren't many apps that flat out won't run on the first gen model.
It's been about the same for me, though I tend to run at a lower brightness. If you run it at full brightness, it'll probably drain faster since the new screen can get significantly brighter.
Far better clarity, you can read much smaller text, less eye strain trying to read text. From 216dpi to 323dpi is pretty big jump even if you think the resolution increase is 'small'. Plus, the screen itself is just better; heck, memo hd has better screen than gen 1. If you are just getting a stepping stone, you might as well get something cheaper; lack of update isn't going to kill you since android is mature enough these days and you probably will be looking at new tablet in a year anyway. If you plan to keep it for 3-4 years, that price difference isn't worth saving imo.
exmachina64
Banned
Launch unit. Zero issues.
Is there any goddamn way to control this device remotely when the slimport is connected to my TV without root? I've done so much on this thing already I really don't want to wipe it. I own Titanium Backup Pro but I think you need root for full data backups.
I tried a couple of wireless keyboards with a microusb (otg) to USB adapter and they won't work (measy rc 11 and Logitech). And I know I cant control it with my android phone without root.. Suggestions?
And I have noticed a very rare and random reboot depending on what I'm doing in AOSP browser. I tried Firefox for the smooth gifs but went back to AOSP because it just feels smoother overall in general browsing.
I tried a couple of wireless keyboards with a microusb (otg) to USB adapter and they won't work (measy rc 11 and Logitech). And I know I cant control it with my android phone without root.. Suggestions?
And I have noticed a very rare and random reboot depending on what I'm doing in AOSP browser. I tried Firefox for the smooth gifs but went back to AOSP because it just feels smoother overall in general browsing.
Me personally, I'm gonna keep exchanging until I get an issue-free unit. Aside from the issues the thing is sogood.gif.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Excite.
EDIT:
Ordered! So how do I activate this with my Verizon plan? Will there just be a set-up on the device?
So how do you do an update when you're rooted? I've received an OTA update since rooting and every time I hit to update it reboots into the twrp-recovery screen where I just end up restarting back into the system because I'm not quite sure where it downloads to. Then I see the update notification shortly after again.
Here's the easy method I employ when applying an OTA on a rooted stock ROM:
- Download the Android SDK Toolkit (with adb)
- Download the factory image for your Nexus 7 and save it to the same directory (good to have anyway)
- Download the OTA zip file from somewhere
- Rename it to update.zip and save it to the root of your internal storage
- Flash stock recovery back onto your device using "adb flash recovery recovery.img"
- Now, within stock recovery, select the "Apply update" option.
- Your device will update successfully.
After that is done, you can flash your custom recovery and root back onto the device with no problems. The only thing stopping the OTA from working in your case is that you're running a custom recovery.
Awesome, the 32GB 2nd gen I ordered from ABT for $209 has shipped so I should be getting it soon.
Once it arrives, what is the first thing I should install on it or do to it to really set it up? Any recommendations or hints and tips or anything? This is my first Android device. Thanks guys.
Once it arrives, what is the first thing I should install on it or do to it to really set it up? Any recommendations or hints and tips or anything? This is my first Android device. Thanks guys.
Thanks, I'll do this later
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Google said 2 day shipping on my LTE model but said it could ship between yesterday and Friday, was hoping it'd ship today and be here Friday but I'm not sure it will.
Hmm, reading around it appears that the 5GHz band issue is something related to the 4.3 update as it spans a lot of devices (found on Nexus 4 forum). One user suggested fiddling with the 5GHz channel allocation (ie. fixed and not auto), so I'm going to try that later after work.
EDIT: Blargh.. it's probably my DECT phones causing interference.
EDIT: Blargh.. it's probably my DECT phones causing interference.
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