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2012 Nexus 7 Discussion Forums (1st Generation) => Nexus 7 Help => Topic started by: Eglwyseg on July 30, 2013, 09:22:21 AM

Title: CAMERA. Nexus 7 16GB Running Android 4.3
Post by: Eglwyseg on July 30, 2013, 09:22:21 AM

Hello,

My new nexus 7 device, according to the specification has a camera but I can see no buttons or icons to operate it.  I can see what I believe is a lens at the top front.  I have downloaded the full user manual but no mention of a camera in these instructions.

Can anyone help me?  Do they all have cameras?  How do they work?

Any help appreciated.

Eglwyseg

Title: Re: CAMERA. Nexus 7 16GB Running Android 4.3
Post by: matt on July 30, 2013, 09:28:56 AM

The old n7 had only a front camera with no icons. You may be able to access it from gallery. The new n7 has a rear camera and the icon is at top right in landscape.

Title: Re: CAMERA. Nexus 7 16GB Running Android 4.3
Post by: bjs229 on July 30, 2013, 10:44:34 AM

Hold your finger down  on the lens and a menu opens with options.

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Title: Re: CAMERA. Nexus 7 16GB Running Android 4.3
Post by: bjs229 on July 30, 2013, 10:46:05 AM

Ah you talking about an a original Nexus 7....my bad

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Title: Re: CAMERA. Nexus 7 16GB Running Android 4.3
Post by: Eglwyseg on July 30, 2013, 10:57:11 AM

Thank you both for your answers.  The finger over the lens didn't work for me but I have found out since posting, my device comes without a button or icon to start the camera which to me seems very strange indeed.  Why on earth put a camera on the device and not be able to use it.  However, I have discovered that I was able to download an app called "Camera Starter" from the app store.  Puts an icon on the screen and the camera fires up perfectly.

How cool is that?

Eglwyseg.

Title: Re: CAMERA. Nexus 7 16GB Running Android 4.3
Post by: matt on July 30, 2013, 11:30:17 AM

Managed to take an awful photo from people app by pressing the area where a photo would go.(see avatar)