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Nexus 7 |OT| Google's $199 7-inch tablet by Asus
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kurtrussell
Banned
Sorry to hear that.
Try a force stop / clear data of the application - that should sort it. However, you'll need to do this for every application that starts behaving like this, so an easier option may be the factory reset, depending on how many notifications have broken.
If you're bootloader unlocked, you can just flash a stock 4.1.2 image from Google on to the tablet, which is the best of all worlds. In fact, after my device received 4.1.2 OTA, it felt a bit laggy and stuttery to me, so I performed a complete 4.1.2 stock reflash and restored my apps using Titanium. End result - it's smooooooooth.
Go into settings, and factory reset it. Then set it up with your own Google account and decide what notifications you want.
NinjaBoiX
Member
Will that delete all the games and apps? He bought some of them on his account, it'd be a shame to lose them.
NinjaBoiX
Member
Strictly wifi at the moment I think.
Kill Your Masters
Member
Games and apps, purchased and free are tied to the account and not transferrable.
But you can add your dad's account and your own, however you would have to do that on every reset but this way Android would restore all apps that were previously installed on the device upon first connect.
NinjaBoiX
Member
So the best way to turn notifications off, is to factory reset, reinstate both accounts, and re download everything? Can I not just, you know, turn them off?
Kill Your Masters
Member
Yes. But you have to go from app to app, and uncheck notifications in each app.
Or go into Settings -> Apps -> Select App -> uncheck notifications.
both methods require you to do this manually for each app.
If you factory reset and redownload all the apps however, you'd go through the same procedure anways as most apps have notifications enabled by default.
This worked. Thanks
If you hold down on the notification, App info should pop up. Click on that and uncheck 'show notifications'. You'll have to do it for each offending app separately.
NinjaBoiX
Member
Cool, thanks guys.This worked. Thanks
If you hold down on the notification, App info should pop up. Click on that and uncheck 'show notifications'. You'll have to do it for each offending app separately.
kurtrussell
Banned
I had a similar issue the first time I tried to update, mostly due to the fact that I tried deodexing and messed up. The update process kept failing in recovery and even after a factory reset the process still errored out. I eventually managed to solve it like this:
Quickest fix:
1 - Download an official google stock 4.1.2 image from https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/nakasi-jzo54k-factory-973f190e.tgz
2 - Download the Google Nexus 7 toolkit from http://www.mediafire.com/?ma93paiykap18a8 and install it.
3 - The toolkit installs in some directory off of C (C:\Google Nexus 7 ToolKit is the default dir). Snoop around in there and find a folder that is called "put_google_factory_image_here" and in that directory put the google stock image you downloaded in step 1
4 - Run the toolkit (toolkit.exe), say no to the "do you want to check for update?" prompt and select option 9).
5 - Choose option 2) - "Flash Google Factory Image"
5 - After this, you'll be on latest stock 4.1.2. Your bootloader will remain unlocked, but you'll need to re-root. Don't use the Google Nexus 7 toolkit to root if you're on 4.1.2. as it is not yet updated to do that
All the above assume you have the correct drivers installed to do things to the Nexus 7 in the first place. As you've successfully rooted and flashed recovery in the past, I'd assume this is the case. Oh yeah, and also backup anything you don't want to lose.
i wish i saw this 2 seconds before googling how to boot into Recovery Mode, selecting recovery mode, then frantically regretting it .4 seconds after clicking the power button.* i've now been staring at the Google unlocked screen for the last 5 minutes.
*reaction times may vary as they're coated in delicious morning-time happy days fun days morphine and coffee. like, seriously, best part of my day here.
*reaction times may vary as they're coated in delicious morning-time happy days fun days morphine and coffee. like, seriously, best part of my day here.
kurtrussell
Banned
Don't worry, this is a common bootloader bug. It doesn't like to go straight into recovery mode without USB attached and will soft lock.
Just hook the USB cable from your computer up to your nexus, then hold the nexus 7 power button in until it shuts down.
It freaked me out the first time it happened to me too
Opus Angelorum
Member
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Google's answer to the ipod touch?
I did as you explained, thank you! You've been most helpful. I realize now that I need to attempt this on my desktop PC and not the Mac, which means I have to get up, grab some oxygen tubing and slowly meander back to my home office. Just thinking about this makes me tired. I used to willingly work out 4 days a week. Now I need to be motivated to switch places where I sloth.
Perhaps more sips of this delicious coffee will shower me with strength. Is there any news on the goodnesss which waits us on 4.2?
Perhaps more sips of this delicious coffee will shower me with strength. Is there any news on the goodnesss which waits us on 4.2?
kurtrussell
Banned
Although I believe it's technically possible to do a straight 4.1.2 stock flash using a Mac, to the best of my knowledge there's not an automated tool, so you'd have about 20 steps of downloading various bits and pieces before you got to the flashing.
Hopefully you did your previous rooting on your desktop PC, so you'll already have all the drivers set up and ready to go!
Key Lime Pie is being tested right now apparently:
Android Authority is reporting that Google’s own software may have outed its latest build of Android as Google Analytics showed devices running a version 4.2 had accessed the site.
The data shows a Nexus 7, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Sony Xperia Arc S and a Samsung Galaxy Y were all used with Android 4.2 to view the webpage since August, meaning it has been in an active testing phase for the last few months.
Interestingly, the report also shows that two rumoured Motorola devices, codenamed the Occam (smartphone) and Manta (tablet) were also used with the new build.
In terms of features- nobody knows. There were a few alleged leaked features about 10 days ago, but these are now confirmed fake.
BTW - For the last 4 days, I haven't been keeping up with the Scorcho OP. Did you post any more about the new meds yet?
dragonelite
Member
ooh shit hope this is true would tip 99% to a nexus 7 vs Ipad mini.
Maybe if the mini has Retina display i may consider it but Nexus 7 is winning so far.
I just bought a 16GB N7 this weekend. I have 14 days to return it to the store.... hmmmm
EDIT: I am in the US.
slaughterking
Member
There's no way they will drop the price of the N7 that much (or at all). 199 will remain the price for the base model and that already is dirt cheap all things considered.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
So pardon my ignorance, but this Nexus 4, is it a media consumption device ala the iPod touch, or an actual phone.
I'd be interested in waiting for a 4-inch device, but I'm not terribly interested in an actual phone.
I'd be interested in waiting for a 4-inch device, but I'm not terribly interested in an actual phone.
close to the edge
Member
edit: Oh wait, I thought you typo'd and meant the Nexus 7 instead. I have no idea about the Nexus 4 (which is the new LG Nexus, right?).
mclaren777
Member
Really hoping for a Nexus 10 announcement soon.
The Elite
BOSS
I just bought a 16GB N7 this weekend. I have 14 days to return it to the store.... hmmmm
EDIT: I am in the US.
I'm on day #15. No turning back now, I'd like to see a price drop on the 16gb soon though so at least I can get my price protection.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Yeah, the purported Nexus 4 is an LG device. I haven't found a whole lot of concrete info, though honestly besides GAF I don't really know where to find reliable info. Is a non-phone even something LG does or are they strictly phones traditionally?
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Looks like I lost Facebook and appliction update notifications as well.
I don't really mind those, as I don't care about Facebook taht much and I was on the verge of turning off auto app updates anyway-- and the notifications do pop up when you open FB/Play Store.
But I wonder what other notifications are broken.
I don't really mind those, as I don't care about Facebook taht much and I was on the verge of turning off auto app updates anyway-- and the notifications do pop up when you open FB/Play Store.
But I wonder what other notifications are broken.
LabouredSubterfuge
Member
Oh FFS I hope this isn't true. My 16GB is turning up in 2 days.
kurtrussell
Banned
Can anyone recommend a capacitive stylus for the Nexus 7? Tempted by the Galaxy Note tab, but don't want to buy another tablet so soon after the N7.
anyone having this ?
I'm not using my N7 as much as I used to
outside - Galaxy Nexus (shits too heavy and doesn't have 3/4G data)
inside - I'm using a full fledge windows 7 laptop with a 10 hr battery life or it's just plugged in
I went on a 4 day trip to a friends place and I hardly used it
just going back from phone to laptop
not bashing the N7 I love the damn thing, it's just a interesting observation I noticed.
when I'm inside (couldn't this be done better and faster on a laptop) ?
when I'm outside (too cumbersome to actually carry when I can do most things and more with my phone + 4G data.
wish there was some way to install x64 windows 8 on it that would be sweet.
just my two cents
I'm not using my N7 as much as I used to
outside - Galaxy Nexus (shits too heavy and doesn't have 3/4G data)
inside - I'm using a full fledge windows 7 laptop with a 10 hr battery life or it's just plugged in
I went on a 4 day trip to a friends place and I hardly used it
just going back from phone to laptop
not bashing the N7 I love the damn thing, it's just a interesting observation I noticed.
when I'm inside (couldn't this be done better and faster on a laptop) ?
when I'm outside (too cumbersome to actually carry when I can do most things and more with my phone + 4G data.
wish there was some way to install x64 windows 8 on it that would be sweet.
just my two cents
I use my Nexus 7 more when I'm downstairs lounging around or in bed as it's just for browsing/social etc. Otherwise I'd be on my actual PC.
My wife loves the games on it though, she's always on Fashion Icon and Ski Safari lately.
ThatObviousUser
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Nexus 7 is basically my dedicated comic/book/manga reader. I also use it for light browsing on the couch, but I might use a laptop in that situation if I had one at home instead of a crappy netbook.
I just ordered a Jot Classic, I'll let you know how it is. Most places seem to agree it's at least the most precise capacitive stylus available.
I just ordered a Jot Classic, I'll let you know how it is. Most places seem to agree it's at least the most precise capacitive stylus available.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
My notifications are working again. I didn't do anythign to make that happen.
Shadowhaxor
Member
Just saw this deal for the Amzer TPU Hybrid Case for the Google Nexus 7. Currently it's on sale for $9 which is %55 off the original price.
Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wDuaFnsc27g
Looks decent and it has anti-slip which is good. But there's no stand on it, but for what it offers in the form of protection it seems worth 9 bucks.
Get it here - http://www.shopandroid.com/amzer-tp...c&utm_medium=sponsored&utm_campaign=dailydeal
I think I'll jump this and try it out.
Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wDuaFnsc27g
Looks decent and it has anti-slip which is good. But there's no stand on it, but for what it offers in the form of protection it seems worth 9 bucks.
Get it here - http://www.shopandroid.com/amzer-tp...c&utm_medium=sponsored&utm_campaign=dailydeal
I think I'll jump this and try it out.
Shadowhaxor
Member
I'm having quite the opposite actually. Everytime I leave the house I usually end up taking my Nexus 7 with me. All I do is tether it and I get that 4G awesomeness. I barely ever use my laptop unless I got an assignment to do like a convention or if I have some heavy typing that can't wait til I get home.
To each his own I guess.
The Elite
BOSS
Black is already sold out. :/
Edit: Nexus 7 goes everywhere with me. It fits snug in my inside coat pocket. Don't even need to carry a bag for it.
WascallyWabbit
Member
You should definitely do that, it sounds like they're selling the older models. At the very least you should exchange it
The Elite
BOSS
I wanted to thank the posters who suggested picking up the Thumb Keyboard App. The keyboard layout is so much better. It was well worth the $1+ I paid for it. I can't go back to the default keyboard.
So, it's better than Swift Key Tablet?
Shadowhaxor
Member
Check again, I just ordered a Black and a White one.
The Elite
BOSS
Says OOS for me. It switches me to the Canadian site so that might be the issue.
I don't know. I haven't tried swift key yet. I just think its better than the default