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[andycapps]

I mainly rooted so I could use my PS3 controller via SixAxis app. Other than that, I haven't done any major tweaking, since the tablet works great.

Rooting is incredibly easy though, it'll only take about 10 minutes to do so.

If you root are you unable to install OTA updates without breaking root? Been out of the Android game a while.

Also, anyone have links for any good cases for the N7? Are there any that will turn it on standby when you shut the case? Mainly need something that lies flat, if it can also act as a stand, that's a plus.

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

anyone rooted the n7? any expieriences? i'm not sure if i'm going to do it.

It's pretty idiot proof; just use the root toolkit, click a few buttons, and you're done http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/

Worth rooting just for the ad-blocker (AdAway) and Titanium Backup alone. I haven't done much else with rooting yet but it's so easy there's no reason not to

 

[bonesquad]

The real tablet version of Flipboard is now out for the N7.

Looks nice. One question, is there a way to open links directly in Flipboard and not in Chrome? Many of my feeds are just a snip-it and jumping out to an external browser every time I tap View Original Article is annoying. If there is a way I might switch from Feedly...

 

[BFIB]

this is pretty much what i want to do. any security concerns?

Nope, not really.

As for the other question, you will get OTA updates that may break the root. All you have to do is root again though.

Once you play some emulators and the GTA games with your controller, you'll realize how great rooting can be.

 

[Eight Diagram Bat Fighter]

So I got language input for Chinese pinyin and emoji, but I didn't see an option for Japanese. What do I need to do so I can type in Japanese?

 

[adroit]

I did a quick Google search and found this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.japanese&hl=en

Is that what you need? I unfortunately know nothing about Japanese.

 

[womp]

Nope, not really.

As for the other question, you will get OTA updates that may break the root. All you have to do is root again though.

Once you play some emulators and the GTA games with your controller, you'll realize how great rooting can be.

Or simply install and back up root files with Voodoo Root Keeper.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m9yZy5wcm9qZWN0dm9vZG9vLm90YXJvb3RrZWVwZXIiXQ..

 

[Eight Diagram Bat Fighter]

I did a quick Google search and found this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.japanese&hl=en

Is that what you need? I unfortunately know nothing about Japanese.

Worked perfectly, thanks! I was searching for the wrong thing. Kinda sucks you have to download it, but it's in beta still so it makes sense. Thanks again.

 

[Pocks]

Is there a physical store in the US where you can walk in and pick up a 3G Nexus 7?

I'm trying to find one as well.

 

[Cipherr]

I'm trying to find one as well.

Staples (assuming they have them in stock at the time) sells them, but I don't know about any others.

 

[Isak_Borg]

Staples (assuming they have them in stock at the time) sells them, but I don't know about any others.

Got one from Staples last week so they do have it in stock at some locations.

First thing I did was root it and it's pretty dope. Surprised not that many people have mentioned Chameleon Launcher which is pretty amazing.

 

[BFIB]

Or simply install and back up root files with Voodoo Root Keeper.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m9yZy5wcm9qZWN0dm9vZG9vLm90YXJvb3RrZWVwZXIiXQ..

Whoa thanks for this!

 

[Pocks]

Staples (assuming they have them in stock at the time) sells them, but I don't know about any others.

I've only been able to find the 16GB and 32GB at Staples, online or otherwise.

I think I'll just settle for the 16GB and tether it to my phone.. I have VZW anyway, so it would be a pain to start a new data plan with AT&T. I'll end up saving like $250 over the next year, between $100 savings for the 16GB and about $12 less per month on the data plan.

 

[Watevaman]

Got one of these for my dad for Xmas. He's been wanting a laptop, but he's a stroke victim with no use of his right hand and all he really does is play cards and shop on eBay/Amazon, so I figure a tablet would be a good gift. It also serves the purpose of me trying one out to see if I'll bite. I'm probably gonna just get a 16 gig model, though. I don't know what I'd have on mine that takes up a lot of space. I wouldn't think I'd put music or movies on it.

 

[Pocks]

I ended up picking up the 16GB from Staples.

This thing is pretty nifty. I love the extra screen space for widgets. It's quite snappy, too.

 

[Horseticuffs]

Man, just got my ps3 controller from amazon. I love gaming on this thing even more now!

 

[SpecX]

Picked up a 32 gig from Staples for my wife today after searching both Staples nearby. Got lucky, the first one sold out and the second one had their last one in stock, thankfully nobody beat me to it. It's an awesome little device and I see myself wanting one now after having the day to mess around with it. Loaded it up with all her favorite music, bought a few books she's into, and setup most of the apps i'm sure she'll love. I wanted to get her a portenzo case, but it wouldn't make it in time for Xmas and just settles for one on amazon for now.

 

[Ultimatum]

Does anybody know of any good apps for keeping track of the stock markets? Google Finance is a terrible app and is not at all optimised for tablets.

 

[BFIB]

I have become addicted to zen pinball.

The Avengers table is awesome!

 

[vagabondarts]

I know everyone roots their android devices, but I run my Nexus7 stock and it suits me just fine. I'm not necessarily a heavy user though, just web surfing, mild reading and YouTube watching really.

Its great for when I'm drawing from reference.

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

How are Android tablets for users who aren't... that tech savvy?

I've been going back and forth trying to figure out what tablet to buy my Dad. I have an iPad and love it, and I naturally gravitate towards that because they are pretty hard to screw up, and I'm familiar with it if he needs help. But.. some of these newer Android tablets coming out seem pretty attractive...

 

[SpecX]

Maybe this has been answered already, but how long does it take others to charge the battery and does the initial charge take longer for any reason? I ran down the battery setting things up and plugged it in at 5 to charge, checked on it at 9 and it was barely at 50%. Don't tell me I have a defect and hopefully this is normal?

 

[adroit]

Are you charging from a USB port or the included AC adapter? Charging from a USB port is extremely slow (due to less power). Charging with the AC adapter should take about 3 hours (roughly).

 

[ektoll]

Are you charging from a USB port or the included AC adapter? Charging from a USB port is extremely slow (due to less power). Charging with the AC adapter should take about 3 hours (roughly).

Yes, but charging with a USB port (ie slower but on a longer period) grants you a longer battery life.

How are Android tablets for users who aren't... that tech savvy?

My step-parents, who are far from tech-savy, are using a Galaxy Tab7 P-1000 that I've rooted and put CyanogenMod10 on it so it's really really easy.

I would even say that for really basic tasks, it's easier on Android than on iOS because:
If they want to google something, there's the google bar right on the screen; if they want to see their emails, you install the mail widget and they see them directly, no need to open an app; same for Facebooks and well, every widget (news...)

 

[JCX]

Dang, the 16gb is sold out everywhere. I shouldn't have procrastinated.

 

[The Internet]

I have 20 GB of music on my iTunes in .m4a format.

WHat is the best way to synch this on my Nexus 7?

I'm not tech savvy so don't yell at me.

 

[ektoll]

I have 20 GB of music on my iTunes in .m4a format.

WHat is the best way to synch this on my Nexus 7?

I'm not tech savvy so don't yell at me.

Nobody will yell at you


You could try iSyncr, here.



I hope your songs aren't DRMised though :/

 

[The Internet]

Nobody will yell at you


You could try iSyncr, here.



I hope your songs aren't DRMised though :/

Thanks!

What are DRMised? That's that protection right?

I have only bought one album off iTunes, the rest were ripped onto it from my CD collection.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I have 20 GB of music on my iTunes in .m4a format.

WHat is the best way to synch this on my Nexus 7?

I'm not tech savvy so don't yell at me.

play.google.com/music

 

[ektoll]

Thanks!

What are DRMised? That's that protection right?

I have only bought one album off iTunes, the rest were ripped onto it from my CD collection.

DRMised is a neologism that I invented, but yeah it means "protected" against copy (google DRM if you really don't know what it is, it's quite a frequent term I shall say). If your album was bought as "iTunes plus" songs, it's okay.


If it was ripped, it shouldn't be a problem


Edit:

I'm stupid, listen to this guy

play.google.com/music

 

[The Internet]

You guys are the best!

 

[SpecX]

Are you charging from a USB port or the included AC adapter? Charging from a USB port is extremely slow (due to less power). Charging with the AC adapter should take about 3 hours (roughly).

Yeah, charged from the USB port. It finally fully charged and the battery life has been great so far. Once the case I ordered from amazon gets in I'm putting this thing away and wrapping the gift before I get too attached.

 

[MWS Natural]

Just bought a DODO case for my girlfriends Nexus 7, really love the look of their cases.


Is there an android tablet app thread?

 

[j-wood]

So I've had a Nexus 7 since september.

And still, the device does not show up under "my devices" on the google play store (so I can't install stuff from the web).

I access the store on the tablet without issue, and have access to all my apps. Signed in with the same google account. Anyone else have this issue or a way to fix it?

 

[VoxPop]

Just bought a DODO case for my girlfriends Nexus 7, really love the look of their cases.


Is there an android tablet app thread?

No but seriously, download the Playboard app. App suggestions including tablet ones. Even has a neogaf sub.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Just bought a DODO case for my girlfriends Nexus 7, really love the look of their cases.


Is there an android tablet app thread?

no such thing exists.

 

[Liquidus]

Kudos for Google on how fast the Nexus 7 ships. 4 days from order to my front steps. Good job. If only the Nexus 4 was as easy and quick.

 

[Wazzim]

So what do you guys use your Nexus for? I really want one for no specific reason but I already have a smartphone and laptop for on the go stuff.

Is reading and watching videos comfortable on the 7" screen?

 

[slit]

Mac Mall had Nexus 7 32gb for $239.00 with free shipping and no sales tax so I had to bite. I just received it, haven't even fired it up yet.

 

[spindoctor]

So what do you guys use your Nexus for? I really want one for no specific reason but I already have a smartphone and laptop for on the go stuff.

Is reading and watching videos comfortable on the 7" screen?

It's more convenient than a laptop. I use mine for e-books and comics, browsing, games, neat apps like flipboard and yes videos too when circumstances demand it. Plus you can pay around with cool shit you can do with android.

Apart from reading e-books, it's not necessarily better at anything than a laptop but it's far more convenient.

 

[basic_text]

Bejewelled 2 has FINALLY been updated to work on the Nexus 7!

 

[DagsJT]

I'm interested in upgrading to a 32GB 3G model but the UK store just says out of stock and no mention of an eta.

 

[ZackieChan]

So the Nexus 7 I bought a few months ago is kind of creaky on the left side, and feels like the screen is separated a bit from the back. This is a common problem, right? Does Google replace them?

 

[Liquidus]

These things still have creaky and lifted screens!? Damn, sorry to hear that man. Take it back to the store or contact Google. Hopefully mine is okay.

 

[ZackieChan]

These things still have creaky and lifted screens!? Damn, sorry to hear that man. Take it back to the store or contact Google. Hopefully mine is okay.

Mine is an original 8 gig. Maybe it is from the first batch or something.

 

[CountAntonius]

Mine is an original 8 gig. Maybe it is from the first batch or something.

Yeah first batch had some build problems.

 

[AndyD]

So any feedback on a Nexus 10? Dad is offering to buy us one for Xmas.

 

[Dead Prince]

So any feedback on a Nexus 10? Dad is offering to buy us one for Xmas.

get one, ask later.

 

[Dizzan]

Is the dock available to purchase anywhere yet?

 

[VindictiveGnome]

My girlfriend ordered me a Portenzo case for my birthday. Best girlfriend ever and can't wait to get my hands on the case.

I've been using my moga controller with my Nexus 7. Emulators are so much fun with a controller.