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Nexus 7 2013 |OT| No SD card edition
- Thread starter fluffydelusions
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If you use a custom recovery with logs you can see what is causing the OTA to fail and fix it (it's usually just some system file that is modified; happened to me and it was stickmount that modified a file and i had to change it before OTA updates would work again)
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DonMigs85
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MX Player really seems to be the fastest
MX Player, definitely. Though you might need to install a custom codec depending on what you're trying to play (if you need DTS decoding, for example).
NYCmetsfan
Banned
Was gonna go iPad but think I've decided to get this instead. My father had the original G1 and I got the first mytouch. I'm too attached to android.
Jzero
Member
I'm guessing your stuck at the adb sideload .zip part?
http://blog.dantup.com/2012/10/fixing-adb-device-not-found-with-nexus-7-in-recovery-mode/
Jzero
Member
Yes there was that but also because Windows 8.1 doesn't let you install edited drivers. Now i finally got it
It was a huge pain in the ass to get adb working.
I finally got it to install drivers, etc properly using the Wugfresh toolkit:
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
Jzero
Member
Not much changed in the update besides the sounds and some icons, etc.
Still no transparent App Drawer, looks like i'm sticking with Nova.
I don't get why we didn't get the same things as the Nexus 5.
Edit: Son of a bitch, why did Google think installing the HP Print Service Plugin automatically was a good idea? Now i can't even remove it from the "updates" list for my apps.
Still no transparent App Drawer, looks like i'm sticking with Nova.
I don't get why we didn't get the same things as the Nexus 5.
Edit: Son of a bitch, why did Google think installing the HP Print Service Plugin automatically was a good idea? Now i can't even remove it from the "updates" list for my apps.
The only con i can think of is nova doesn't have a "tablet mode" like apex (although you can make your own)
Outside of that everything else is either the same or better.
DonMigs85
Member
The Apex devs said updates are on the way so I'll give them a bit longer. But is the free Nova good enough?
Jzero
Member
That's what i'm using.
Yeah. Unless you need something specific in the paid version (like custom gestures), the free version is fine.
Either way it's like installing a different browser. Just try it out and if you don't like it use something else.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Quite often, when I hit the home button, the tablet takes a second or so to display all the icons on my home screen. It sometimes happens when I first unlock my device as well. Is this an android thing or do I have a defective unit?
doesn't that require a wipe though?
Only with the factory image. If you flash the OTA zip it'll be like you installed it as an actual OTA.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Also, does face unlock get progressively worse at detecting a face the more times you use it?
You don't even have to wipe with factory images either (although you do need an unlocked bootloader)
NYCmetsfan
Banned
Just got one. Already have the update to kit kat but havent installed it.
I heard HBOgo only just got updated for 4.3. If I update to 4.4 will the app not work?
I heard HBOgo only just got updated for 4.3. If I update to 4.4 will the app not work?
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
I was wondering if anyone had any experience using the built in encryption tool? When you start it, does the encryption get to 100% then reboot to ask for a password then reboot again into the lock screen? I am trying to figure out if it was a successful encryption. If it failed, would it have shown an error?
It is already online. Google's rollouts are so slow the actual rollout needs to be rolled out. If you really want it now just sideload the OTA .zip, it's easy and you won't lose any data. Otherwise, wait a bit more.
wait wait, when i download the zip straight on my nexus 7 and sideload it, i dont have to do all those strange menu action with shutting down ur nexus, pushing some buttons, going to the android menu etc?
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Where can the update be found?
No, you can't just put it on your device, so you still need to enter the strange menu and push some buttons. But it's really quite simple. Here's a good guide of how to do it:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...4-4-ota-update-krt16o-for-2013-wi-fi-nexus-7/
I would also recommend getting Wugfresh's Nexus Root Toolkit, as it can streamline a few of those bits.
Ok everyone, I thought I should make a small tutorial on how to flash the factory images (without wiping!) for those that don't know.
Android SDK should be installed on your computer.
Firstly, the link https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
From here you get the factory images straight from Google.
Next, use 7zip or something similar to get to the uncompressed folder of what you downloaded and extract that folder.
For the 2013 Nexus 7 WiFi you are left with a folder called "razor-krt16o" for the KitKat build.
Inside that folder there is a file called "flash-all.bat". This is what you use if you're on Windows. For Mac, you use the "flash-all.sh".
You can edit either of these in a text editor, what you see is this:
The '-w' that I underlined in red is what you need to delete. After getting rid of that and saving, run the "flash-all.bat" for Windows or "flash-all.sh" for Mac and that's it; the tool will do everything from there and get you the fresh update straight from Google. You can do this while your phone is booted up as long as USB debugging is enabled. Otherwise, you'll have to reboot to the bootloader and then run the tool.
Remember that this will write a stock recovery and you will lose root. On Nexus devices that isn't an issue really, as long as your bootloader is unlocked. Pushing TWRP or CWM and flashing SuperSU is pretty simple.
Or you can just get an OTA zip from XDA like others have suggested. I'm weird in the sense that I don't mind flashing custom ROMs on some phones but I just really prefer to get my updates straight from Google. Also, factory images are usually posted very quickly.
Android SDK should be installed on your computer.
Firstly, the link https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
From here you get the factory images straight from Google.
Next, use 7zip or something similar to get to the uncompressed folder of what you downloaded and extract that folder.
For the 2013 Nexus 7 WiFi you are left with a folder called "razor-krt16o" for the KitKat build.
Inside that folder there is a file called "flash-all.bat". This is what you use if you're on Windows. For Mac, you use the "flash-all.sh".
You can edit either of these in a text editor, what you see is this:
The '-w' that I underlined in red is what you need to delete. After getting rid of that and saving, run the "flash-all.bat" for Windows or "flash-all.sh" for Mac and that's it; the tool will do everything from there and get you the fresh update straight from Google. You can do this while your phone is booted up as long as USB debugging is enabled. Otherwise, you'll have to reboot to the bootloader and then run the tool.
Remember that this will write a stock recovery and you will lose root. On Nexus devices that isn't an issue really, as long as your bootloader is unlocked. Pushing TWRP or CWM and flashing SuperSU is pretty simple.
Or you can just get an OTA zip from XDA like others have suggested. I'm weird in the sense that I don't mind flashing custom ROMs on some phones but I just really prefer to get my updates straight from Google. Also, factory images are usually posted very quickly.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
That all reads like gibberish to me. I flashed phones before and even put android on the hp touchpad back in the day, but eff it. Ain't nobody got time for that anymore. Just hurry up and push it, google!!!
If all your drivers are properly installed, it takes the better part of 30 seconds to do all of that. However, Windows 8 and Android drivers seem to be enemies for life so you'll probably be fighting with that for a bit.
I've honestly never really had much of a problem with adb/drivers and windows 8 (for nexus devices anyways...samsung devices are a pain in the ass)
All i do is grab the driver off google's site, plug it in, turn on usb debugging, install the driver, reboot to the bootloader, install the driver again, and i'm done. Always works for me.
All i do is grab the driver off google's site, plug it in, turn on usb debugging, install the driver, reboot to the bootloader, install the driver again, and i'm done. Always works for me.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I have no doubt I can get it done, I just don't feel like trying. I'm also worried about the expanded role of Google now and search which is flaky for me given that Google hasn't decided whether I live in the united States or not.
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.
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