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Title: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: Babyfacemagee on November 13, 2012, 05:25:56 PM: (http://i.imgur.com/K77A9.png)

If you've been paying attention to the forums this morning then you're probably aware that Android 4.2, the latest version of Google's mobile OS became available early this morning shortly before all the new Google devices went up for sale. While this latest version is being rolled out to your Nexus 7s via an Over The Air Update you can also download and install it manually if you're willing to do just a few steps.

Android 4.2 brings a number of really cool new features and improvements to your Nexus 7 in addition to a lot of little fixes and speed improvements that are nearly invisible. Some of the major new features includes multiuser support, which brings you the ability to have multiple users have access to the same device while keeping their own independent settings, documents, apps and information. Also new to 4.2 is Miracast support...which enables you to stream video to Wi-Fi enabled televisions(Apparently there's a question as to if Miracast will work on the Nexus 7...might take a further update). There's also a new 'Swype-like' keyboard that lots of users will love, 'Photosphere', a 360 degree photo algorithm for making incredible location-scape photos, changes and additions to notifications and settings menus and more.

Now most of you will probably just want to wait for the OTA update that will arrive automatically to your tablets but just in case you're impatient like me and want it now, Android Police has a great step by step here. (http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11/13/android-4-2-build-jop40c-rolling-out-to-the-nexus-7-now-manual-download-link-available/) Make sure to let us know what you think of the new features in our forum or below in our comments section.

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Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Miracast and More!
Post by: g-girl on November 13, 2012, 06:30:38 PM: Quote from: Babyfacemagee on November 13, 2012, 05:25:56 PM

Also new to 4.2 is Miracast support...which enables you to stream video to Wi-Fi enabled televisions..

Get. Out.

I need to know all about that! Thanks for posting this. :D
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: JayJ on November 13, 2012, 06:47:26 PM: Where are the settings for Miracast? How do we connect the Nexus 7 to a Smart TV or Miracast dongle??
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: Babyfacemagee on November 13, 2012, 06:48:00 PM: We might have spoken too soon regarding Miracast. While Android 4.2 does technically support Miracast streaming apparently it might be working only on the Nexus 4 phone and Nexus 10 at the moment. We haven't confirmed this though and if so the hardware for Miracast appears to be in place on the Nexus 7 so it might be just a matter of another update. We'll announce any new info on this as soon as we find out. Anyone that has more info please let us know. Thanks!
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: JayJ on November 13, 2012, 07:04:38 PM: I've been searching on the net and it appears to be speculation as to whether the N7 supports Miracast, Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset does and Miracast is build around Wi-Wi direct which the N7 has so in theory it should work...

Something else I read made me think a setting nor application is actually needed for Miracast, if your tablet is connected to a Miracast receiver then it just works?? My only concern is that couldn't anybody with a Miracast receiver view my tablet??
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: M1keC on November 14, 2012, 10:39:35 AM: The 4.2 update arrived this morning and installed without any problem. However,soon after I started getting messages to say that the clock had stopped working - but it hadn't. Closing down and then restarting seemed to solve the problem.
I know the camera in the N7 is pretty naff but can we use the 360 photosphere? If so, where is it in 4.2?

Just for information, the apps I use most are Pocket, CloudPrint, BBC News and iPlayer. Isn't it time itv managed to produce and itvPlayer that worked?

M1keC
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: Gunner6101 on November 14, 2012, 10:58:49 AM: What idiot designed the lock screen it looks dumb and also they got rid of the crt off animation
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: Archie on November 14, 2012, 02:08:55 PM: Mine is updating as I write. I'm glad I bought a tablet from Google as they have consistently done what they said they would do in a timely manner.
I've tried three other tablets and was disappointed in them compared to my Nexus 7.
Title: Re: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: bjs229 on November 14, 2012, 02:50:05 PM: Quote from: JayJ on November 13, 2012, 07:04:38 PM
I've been searching on the net and it appears to be speculation as to whether the N7 supports Miracast, Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset does and Miracast is build around Wi-Wi direct which the N7 has so in theory it should work...

Something else I read made me think a setting nor application is actually needed for Miracast, if your tablet is connected to a Miracast receiver then it just works?? My only concern is that couldn't anybody with a Miracast receiver view my tablet??
I stumbled upon a screen in the YouTube app that asks you to input a code to view on a smart tv or what I think is Miracast enabled devices. It is inside the menu for YouTube tv.
I'm thinking now this is just an older Google smart tv thing?
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Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: chaikenj on November 14, 2012, 04:25:33 PM: My N7 upgraded to Android 4.2 without my doing anything. There is a new + sign on the startup screen which I don't know what it does. I think the clipped clock which previously appeared in landscape mode has been repaired.

Surprisingly, the "settings" button and the internet status disappeared from the pulldown notification screen.

I was hoping that the new gmail app would let us use the whole screen in landscape mode to see a message, but that's not the case. Or -- if somebody knows how to do that -- please reply to this post.
Title: Re: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: JayJ on November 14, 2012, 04:42:34 PM: Quote from: Gunner6101 on November 14, 2012, 10:58:49 AM
What idiot designed the lock screen it looks dumb and also they got rid of the crt off animation

I don't like the widget thing of the new lockscreen, I don't mind widgets on the lockscreen or the ability to add them but what I don't like is the implementation of it all. They could have done it differently, like from settings. I really don't like the square with a plus there when I turn on my N7 and and what's the point on widgets on the lockscreen when there's only three?

I miss the CRT animation too...

Quote from: bjs229 on November 14, 2012, 02:50:05 PM
I stumbled upon a screen in the YouTube app that asks you to input a code to view on a smart tv or what I think is Miracast enabled devices. It is inside the menu for YouTube tv.
I'm thinking now this is just an older Google smart tv thing?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Yeah I saw those settings too, does that mean You Tube is the only supported application or add I said above will anything stream??

Quote from: chaikenj on November 14, 2012, 04:25:33 PM
My N7 upgraded to Android 4.2 without my doing anything. There is a new + sign on the startup screen which I don't know what it does. I think the clipped clock which previously appeared in landscape mode has been repaired.

Surprisingly, the "settings" button and the internet status disappeared from the pulldown notification screen.

The + is an area you can add widgets and as for notifications, you can now pull down the left side for notifications and the right side for quick settings...
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: quehoo on November 14, 2012, 05:23:21 PM: Hmm.. I tried to use the photosphere and the one next to it and received the error message "your device is not supported: nexus 7 Asus". Wonder why? The 4.2 update installed smoothly. Everything else seems to work great (non rooted). Thanks for any info on this.
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: bjs229 on November 14, 2012, 05:31:25 PM: I don't know what the deal is with this Miracast but I am headed to best buy to see if I can find the device.

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Title: Re: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: JayJ on November 14, 2012, 05:34:31 PM: Quote from: quehoo on November 14, 2012, 05:23:21 PM
Hmm.. I tried to use the photosphere and the one next to it and received the error message "your device is not supported: nexus 7 Asus". Wonder why? The 4.2 update installed smoothly. Everything else seems to work great (non rooted). Thanks for any info on this.

Where is this??
Title: Re: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: bjs229 on November 14, 2012, 06:51:44 PM: Quote from: quehoo on November 14, 2012, 05:23:21 PM
Hmm.. I tried to use the photosphere and the one next to it and received the error message "your device is not supported: nexus 7 Asus". Wonder why? The 4.2 update installed smoothly. Everything else seems to work great (non rooted). Thanks for any info on this.
Whose on first. What's on second.

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Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: Babyfacemagee on November 14, 2012, 07:10:43 PM: I think it has to do with the fact it has no rear camera or built-in camera app. Try downloading a camera app and you should be able to use the front camera...although the resolution won't be so hot.
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: JayJ on November 14, 2012, 08:14:41 PM: Just discovered something more about Miracast, from what I see in this video of the Nexus 4 there are specific settings for Miracast or Wireless display on the device both in Settings and the quick settings once Wireless display has been enabled.
This would suggest to me that the Nexus 7 DOES NOT support Miracast!

Check around 3 minutes 14 seconds for the very short mention of Miracast or Wireless display.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV2_7QApIRI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV2_7QApIRI)

Hope I'm wrong here...
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: little duck on November 15, 2012, 04:02:41 AM: What a mess! I had to get rid of 3 apps as they stopped working. 2 I can do without, but BBC Media Player I will miss. On tapping BBC Media Player, I get the BBC iPlayer screen and an invitation to download, but when I try, I get the message about not being supported on the device. Very disappointing. As for photosphere, it's really elusive, I'v even looked under the cushions on the sofa but I still can't find it. ;D
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: chaikenj on November 15, 2012, 11:25:41 AM: Does anybody have an explanation of multi-user? Does each user have to have a Google account? Are apps shared? Where to you get an option to say who you are?
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: loociddreemr on November 15, 2012, 12:03:12 PM: Yes, it is recommended that each user has an individual Google account. Apps are not shared. You can change there user from the lock screen or from the right pulldown menu. A user can be created from menu > settings > users.

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Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: fschutzman on November 15, 2012, 04:27:42 PM: This latest update is crap. As soon as it finished I started having brightness issues. The screen will dim, than go black. If you touch the screen before it dims, it stays on.
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: bjs229 on November 15, 2012, 04:31:49 PM: Welcome to the forum.
Have you checked your brightness settings? Is it on auto? Do you have any widgets that are installed that have control of your brightness settings?
Nah you know what.. I finally got talked into it this f, in thing sucks. I'm done.
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: loociddreemr on November 15, 2012, 04:57:58 PM: I often chuckle at your sarcasm! Its amusing...

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Title: Re: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: bjs229 on November 15, 2012, 05:15:12 PM: Quote from: loociddreemr on November 15, 2012, 04:57:58 PM
I often chuckle at your sarcasm! Its amusing...

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Thanks brother.
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: g-girl on November 15, 2012, 05:51:55 PM: Are there normally lots of problems when there is an update? I'm getting nervous about getting one now.
Title: Re: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: loociddreemr on November 15, 2012, 06:07:00 PM: Quote from: g-girl on November 15, 2012, 05:51:55 PM
Are there normally lots of problems when there is an update? I'm getting nervous about getting one now.

There are very few devices with the 4.2 build. The Nexus devices are usually among the first to be updated, but this means that app developers need time to catch up. Some apps may not function properly at first, but many developers are diligently working to restore compatibility. This should happen within a few days.

Another factor is that the Nexus runs "pure Android." There is no device manufacturer adding their spin on it or ironing out the kinks with the build on their specific device. There is no service provider putting their stamp of approval on the software. This also means that the device isn't molested by bloatware. The Nexus has the leading edge in the capabilities of the software.

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Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: S.Prime on November 15, 2012, 06:27:14 PM: Quote from: g-girl on November 15, 2012, 05:51:55 PM
Are there normally lots of problems when there is an update? I'm getting nervous about getting one now.

The true beauty of the Nexus device is that Google provides the full ROM for every version, so at any point you can revert to a previous version. Personally, I enjoy the excitement of the technology challenge of the version upgrade that is the latest available. Remember that, as loociddreemr stated, the issues are only with app compatibility, which will be corrected quickly by developers. Personally, I have no fear of the Nexus 7.

S.Prime
Title: Re: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: g-girl on November 16, 2012, 11:57:30 AM: Quote from: loociddreemr on November 15, 2012, 06:07:00 PM
Quote from: g-girl on November 15, 2012, 05:51:55 PM
Are there normally lots of problems when there is an update? I'm getting nervous about getting one now.

There are very few devices with the 4.2 build. The Nexus devices are usually among the first to be updated, but this means that app developers need time to catch up. Some apps may not function properly at first, but many developers are diligently working to restore compatibility. This should happen within a few days.

Another factor is that the Nexus runs "pure Android." There is no device manufacturer adding their spin on it or ironing out the kinks with the build on their specific device. There is no service provider putting their stamp of approval on the software. This also means that the device isn't molested by bloatware. The Nexus has the leading edge in the capabilities of the software.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. Question, do the apps get updated automatically or do they have to manually be checked?
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: g-girl on November 16, 2012, 11:59:19 AM: Quote from: S.Prime on November 15, 2012, 06:27:14 PM
Quote from: g-girl on November 15, 2012, 05:51:55 PM
Are there normally lots of problems when there is an update? I'm getting nervous about getting one now.

The true beauty of the Nexus device is that Google provides the full ROM for every version, so at any point you can revert to a previous version. Personally, I enjoy the excitement of the technology challenge of the version upgrade that is the latest available. Remember that, as loociddreemr stated, the issues are only with app compatibility, which will be corrected quickly by developers. Personally, I have no fear of the Nexus 7.

S.Prime

That's good to know that it can go back to a previous version. I enjoy the excitement of new technology also but I tend to get slightly obsessed with figuring it out if something goes wrong so knowing what to expect is helpful. Thanks!
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: JayJ on November 16, 2012, 12:02:18 PM: You'll get a notification when an app has an update, pull the left statusbar down to open notifications and tap to open the Play store to update.
Or if you go to the Play you can set apps to auto update, you need to set this in the Play Store settings.
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: g-girl on November 18, 2012, 07:49:00 AM: Quote from: JayJ on November 16, 2012, 12:02:18 PM
You'll get a notification when an app has an update, pull the left statusbar down to open notifications and tap to open the Play store to update.
Or if you go to the Play you can set apps to auto update, you need to set this in the Play Store settings.

Thank you! I appreciate your help. :D
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: chaikenj on November 26, 2012, 08:25:39 PM: Quote from: loociddreemr on November 15, 2012, 12:03:12 PM
Yes, it is recommended that each user has an individual Google account. Apps are not shared. You can change the user from the lock screen or from the right pulldown menu. A user can be created from menu > settings > users.

Thanks, I added a user with no trouble. Very easy to choose a user at the startup screen (after you give the owner and the user nicknames you will recognize -- this is done in the settings screen for Users). Each user has his/her own apps, but if the owner has an app, it does not appear that any additional storage space is taken up for the app itself when installed by the second user.

This is a fantastic addition in Android 4.2.
Title: Re: Android 4.2 Rolls Out To Nexus 7: Multiuser Support, Photosphere and More!
Post by: tmcswusa on January 28, 2013, 01:53:04 PM: My N7 has the same Clock Stop problem, except the restart does not fix it, anyone else seen the issue?

TMCSWUSA