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« on: June 25, 2016, 09:22:29 AM »
I am trying to power up my Nexus 7 First generation since last night. The display shows the four colored dots, but it never gets past that. It there anything else that I should try?
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« on: August 21, 2015, 07:55:41 AM »
I am still using my first generation Nexus 7. I did upgrade the Android OS to 5.1.1. I am still not seeing the performance that I would hope for. I think it actually performed better on Android 4.1! Anyway, for others here still using the 1stGen N7, how well is it performing for you? I think the biggest criticism for me is that it is slow to respond to some things. (Laggy?)
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« on: May 24, 2015, 07:43:52 AM »
I have not had great luck with the Lollipop OS. Can I go back to 4.4.2? If so, how do I do it and where do I start?
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« on: March 20, 2015, 08:15:17 AM »
I am going on vacation soon. Are there any free movies that I can download to my Nexus 7 or do all of them charge?
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« on: January 27, 2015, 09:49:10 PM »
My family and I will be going on a vacation in March. I want to download some movies and other videos onto my Nexus 7 for viewing when I don't have access to wifi. What are currently some of my best choices? Somewhere I read that it might be possible to save some content from Netflix and transfer it to my Nexus 7. Where do I start to learn about that? Also, my Nexus 7 is not rooted and I just upgraded to the most current Android OS.
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« on: December 27, 2014, 12:05:19 PM »
I know that some newer Android phones allow the image from the screen to be replicated on another screen via a cable of some sort. Is that possible with the 2012 Nexus 7? If so, what app(s), cable(s), etc. would I need. My Nexus 7 is not rooted. What rooting be necessary for something like this?
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« on: November 14, 2013, 05:46:31 PM »
My wife mentioned to me that she heard something about a T-Mobile 200 MB of data for free deal. I tried searching here, but I can't seem to locate the discussion on it. Anyway, it sounds too good to be true. Is this legitimate and how do I set this up if this i legitimate?
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« on: April 22, 2013, 07:25:02 PM »
I just found out about Bobj Rugged Case for Nexus 7. Has anybody here tried one of these yet? It looks like it might slip on and off a little bit quicker than the OtterBox I tried this weekend! http://www.bobjgear.com/
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« on: April 21, 2013, 08:59:06 AM »
I currently have both a Nexus 4 and a Nexus 7. I am on T-Mobile for the Nexus 4 and although my Nexus 7 is a cellular version, I typically just use wifi. Later this year my family and I will be camping at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park in central Minnesota. Typically, we have some T-Mobile service, but it is 2G, at best. So, I might be inclined to get a pre-paid SIM card for that trip. If I understand things correctly, I could put the SIM card in the Nexus 4 and tether to the Nexus 7 or vice-versa. Anyway, which would be preferable or would it even matter? I am inclined to things that simply getting service on the Nexus 7 would be preferable and then other family members could tether from the Nexus 7 and if I left the area, I would still have my Nexus 4 with me. At least, I am ASSUMING that there are pre-paid SIM service available for tablets. Anyway, what people here do it the way I suggested or is there some reason to get pre-paid service on the NExus 4 and tether to that? Oh, and on a side note, I do have an extra phone or two to insert my existing T-Mobile SIM card in, if that matters.
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« on: April 14, 2013, 09:02:59 AM »
I have been a T-Mobile customer for quite a while now, but I have never really paid much attention to tethering. My plan is:
Even More Plus 750 Talk + Unlimited Text
• 750 whenever minutes
• Unlimited weekend minutes
• Unlimited weeknight minutes
• Preferred Android Web
I got a Google Asus Nexus 7 for Christmas and I just bought a Google LG Nexus 4 recently. Anyway, now that I have been using both of them I have been wondering about tethering when I am not within wifi range for the Nexus 7. I seem to recall reading that tethering can be an issue. I called T-Mobile to add tethering, but they wanted to change my whole plan.
Anyway, when or if I decide to tether, what is the best way to do it? Should I select:
-Bluetooth Tethering
-Wifi Tethering
-USB Tethering
I suspect that tethering via USB is always going to be faster than either Bluetooth or Wifi, isn't it? Also, if I am in an area of poor wifi, can I use a phone as a "repeater"? For example, can I place my phone in an area and receive wi-fi and then send data via Bluetooth to my Nexus 7? Or, is wi-fi to wi-fi tethering possible?
Also, with regards to battery life, I assume that either Bluetooth or wifi tethering will use more power than USB tethering. I suppose if I connect a charger it won't matter.
What about range with Bluetooth vs. wi-fi? I seem to recall reading that wi-fi range is better than Bluetooth. Is Bluetooth only allow a range of 20 or 30 feet and wifi perhaps 150 feet or is that way off?
What cable(s) do I need for wired tethering? Since both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 use micro USB, do I simply need a cable with micro USB connectors on each end or do I need something more? Also, are these cables easy to find at MicroCenter, Best Buy, or Radio Shack?
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« on: March 30, 2013, 08:07:45 AM »
Where I use my Nexus 7 the wi-fi can be sort of weak. I know that some people use wi-fi antenna boosters on lap-top computers. Is there anything like that for the Nexus 7?
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« on: March 03, 2013, 09:44:14 AM »
I see that there have been a number of posts regarding docks for the Nexus 7. I am ready to buy one. Should I go for the genuine ASUS dock or is one of the other ones a better choice at this point? I want one that holds it in the "landscape" orientation, not portrait. Do I need one with speakers? I have read criticisms of the audio on the Nexus 7, so if need a dock with speakers, that would be good to know.
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« on: February 20, 2013, 05:07:10 PM »
http://gpstracklog.com/2013/01/why-theres-no-garmin-android-app-yet.htmlFor those that have been hoping for Garmin on an Android, we might be in luck next week! When Garmin and Asus ended their ill-fated nuvifone partnership, Garmin gave Asus an exclusive for any preloaded navigation apps through the end of 2012. Because of this, quite a few Garmin watchers expect an announcement of a Garmin navigation app for Android early this year. But that may not happen. A tough market and another option The market for Android navigation apps is challenging; the developers must compete with the free and always improving Google Maps Navigation app that comes preloaded on Android handsets. Not that is isn’t without significant flaws, but at free, it’s good enough for most folks. The TomTom USA app has sold less than 1,000 units to date. Garmin has had more luck down under, with over 100,000 installs. Even so, when I saw this morning that Garmin had swung a deal with Samsung for preloading their Navgon app on the Galaxy Note 2, it made me wonder if Garmin wouldn’t be better off striking such deals with manufacturers. This would be a good differentiator for companies in the hyper-competitive mobile market. We should know soon Regardless, the picture should be clearer by the end of February, as I’m expecting an announcement one way or the other at Mobile World Congress. Which way do you think they will go – an app you can buy or a deal with a manufacturer?
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