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Messages - rasmith1959
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« on: December 19, 2013, 05:50:53 AM »
I'm making some progress up the steep learning curve, but have some questions related to the display.
- When I go back to the centre home screen I see My Library, with the covers of some of the books I have read and music I have listened to. I think this looks ugly; I'd much rather have a clean screen with the apps and widgets only. How do I turn the My Library display off?
- Every now and then, for no reason I can see, a little window pops up and asks me if I want new wallpaper, and gives me options. I don't want new wallpaper - at least not until I know what I'm doing. How do I stop this happening?
- On the first screen after I swipe left there are some RECOMMENDED FOR YOU icons. I don't want them, and don't want them to take up screen space. How do I get rid of them, and stop new ones coming back?
- One of the widgets I use the most gave me a fright today by disappearing off the home screen. I found it again by pressing the circle with dots in it and saw the widget on the apps and widgets screen. How do I get it back to the home screen? Pressing on it opens it, and trying to slide it while pressing it just copied it to the screen to the right of the home screen. I don't want it there either. Can I delete it and still keep the copy on the Apps and widget screen?
As you can see I have a long way to go, so expect more questions. Is there a good dead tree book I can read to help me blunder around less? I have Chris Herley's 'Google Nexus 7' no fluff guide, but it may be a bit too advanced for me.
Regards, Alex
OK those are widgets and can be removed from your home screen by doing a long tap, then dragging it over to the x on the side in landscape mode, or on the top in portrait mode. The thing to keep in mind is to tap on it and do not lift your finger until after you've dragged it over to the x. This applies to both the "My Library" and "Recommended For You" widgets. The choose wallpaper thing is normal when you do a long tap on a blank part of the home screen. You can dismiss it by tapping anywhere outside of the window. Moving widgets to another screen is easy, just tap on it and hold your finger there till you see the x appear on top or the side. Then just slide your finger to the edge of the screen in the direction you want to go. You should see that edge turn blue and it will start scrolling through your home screens. When you get to the screen you want, just slide your finger off of the edge, then just slide it to where you want to p!ace the widget and lift your finger. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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« on: December 13, 2013, 07:59:39 AM »
Are you using any bluetooth devices such as a mouse or a keyboard with your tablet?
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« on: December 12, 2013, 12:17:40 PM »
If you haven't gotten the 4.4.1 update yet, then you'll probably get the 4.4.2 update instead.
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« on: December 12, 2013, 12:12:48 PM »
Thank You rasmith for a quick reply
I found my answer by going into Settings and change the language settings to French
The applications still remains in English
LOL
That's why a factory reset would be the easiest way to change a language. Otherwise you'd have to remove and reinstall all the apps after changing the default system language. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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« on: December 12, 2013, 12:09:34 PM »
Never having owned a smartphone or tablet before, I figured it would take a little time to figure things out; and it has.
I got my 7.2 this past tues. Once I figured out that I needed a file manager app (which I got for free at the google store) downloading music and video from my computer to my nexus was a piece of cake.
To connect my computer to my nexus I used the charging cord I got with the unit and it seems to transfer video at the same quality I see on my computer. For music, once my computer and nexus were hooked up, I went to 'my computer' and located the nexus and clicked it. And then it was as simple as drag and drop. Done
For my DVD's I downloaded Handbrake and transferred them to my computer in mp4 format. And then proceeded to do the same thing I did for my music transfers. I watched parts of the videos on my nexus to check for quality and they came out great.
I don't know what reason I need to get a $20-30 micro usb as the one that came with the unit seems to work fine. Am I missing something here?
Could you tell me please
- What file manager did you get? How did you use it?
- When you transferred files from your computer to your Nexus where did you put them?
- When you had your music files on the tablet how did you listen to them?
As you can see I'm quite ignorant about the Nexus 7, and am really struggling. I've got reading ebooks under control, and I'd like to start listening to music next.
Regards, Alex
A little more information would be helpful, like do you have a PC? Do you listen to music on it, if so what do you use there? If you do have a PC and use iTunes you could use this app called iSyncr to put music on your tablet, and then use Rocket Player to listen to them. The nice thing about these two apps is that they will sync your iTunes library, play counts and all, with your tablet. There are also a number of other options that are available... Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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« on: December 12, 2013, 12:00:15 PM »
I've just downloaded the first song on to my Nexus 7, and have got the receipt from Google. But I'm afraid I haven't the slightest idea how to listen to it.
I tried using the Play Music app, but all I got was advertising to try to get me to use other apps.
Regards, Alex
PS - is there a way to automatically add my signature?
StewMc has already answered your music question, but to answer your question about signatures, just use an app called Tapatalk on your tablet. I've been using computers for many many years, and didn't really like using online forums, but when using Tapatalk it makes participating in a forum so much easier. Not only does it allow you to automatically add a signature, but it also keeps track of what messages you've read and ones you've participated in. So check it out it's available on Google Play!
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« on: December 12, 2013, 11:47:39 AM »
I plan to buy a Nexus 7 in the US for someone who lives in France
Do I have the choice of language when setting it up. The guy does not speak English
The easiest thing to do would be to do a factory reset. Then when it starts up after the reset you'll be allowed to choose the default language for the device. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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« on: December 11, 2013, 09:59:49 PM »
My Nexus 7 has worked beautifully in the past with my NetGear N600 Router but today I'm having "Authentication" problems. Router is still working fine with our 2 MacBooks so the problem doesn't seem to be the router.
"NetGear2" shows up on the screen showing full bars, the lock symbol and "Authentication problem."
When I touch the "reverse arrows/yin/yang like symbol" it says:
"Press the WiFi Protected Setup button on your router. It may be called 'WPS' or contain the symbol that I described as looking somewhat like a yin/yang.
PROBLEM: I can't any button on the N600 that matches those descriptions.
Can anyone help me get my Nexus back??
Thanks,
Rob
According to the manual, the Illuminated Netgear logo on the top of the device is the WiFi Protected Setup button. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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« on: December 11, 2013, 08:29:32 PM »
Like I said earlier you can cache map data, but it is a pain especially if you want to cover a fairly large area. You have to be zoomed in to where the scale is somewhere in the neighborhood of 1-5 miles or so. That only caches the data for what is displayed only. It would be nice if they could offer a means to download the map data for a specific city or area. Maybe if enough people make that request it would happen... Here's a screenshot showing what the power control widget looks like:  Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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« on: December 11, 2013, 03:10:37 PM »
How can I stop maps from automatically updating? The factory version allows saving maps for 'off-line use' whereas the updated version does not, despite the help page stating it will. I delete the updates in settings, save the maps I want, but the next time I open my N7 maps has updated and I have lost my saved maps. Grrrrr.
It does cache map data. Just tap on the search bar, then when the drop down window opens displaying your map history scroll all the way to the bottom and you'll find the option to cache onscreen map data. This won't work if you are not zoomed in close enough. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4.
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« on: December 11, 2013, 02:52:08 PM »
By When I am not connected to a Wifi, and open my google maps, it won't show my location and gives me a message saying there is no network connection.
I go to my GPS test, and it sees many satellites at good strength and seems to be working.
Why can't I get the google maps to work off the gps satellites alone? Is this right or am I doing something wrong?
Also, I can't find any way to turn the GPS function on or off or see a status on it at all other than using the GPS Test app I downloaded from google play. Is this the way it is supposed to be or am I somehow looking in the wrong place?
I would appreciate any insight any of you may have! :-)
Google maps needs an internet connection because it doesn't store the entire map database on your device as it would take up to much space and leave you very little room for your stuff. So maps has to stream map data from Google's servers. It is possible to download the data you need for offline use and be able to use it for navigation, but this is only good for short trips. There is a power widget that allows you to turn on our of various things like GPS, WiFi, and others just use that to turn your GPS on and off. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4.
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« on: November 27, 2013, 01:29:36 PM »
Just to update in case anyone else wants to know, I bought a mouse that works flawlessly with my Nexus tablet. It's a Logitech V470 Bluetooth mouse that I picked up on eBay for $26.95.
The mouse has a nice feel to it, though the only downside is that the mouse buttons seem to be a little stiff. Though in a way for me this can be a good thing as it would keep me from accidentally clicking them when I grab the mouse. So if you're looking for a mouse for your tablet, I would highly recommend the Logitech V470 Bluetooth mouse!
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« on: November 26, 2013, 09:22:55 PM »
My wi fi and battery icon is now grey instead of blue. Why would the update change that? Blue is better. How do I change it back?
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I don't think you can, not without using an app that allows you to edit things of that nature. Wish they would have kept the blue also, Im not to thrilled with the plane gray notification icons now.... Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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« on: November 25, 2013, 09:13:06 AM »
I got it last Friday (11/27)....
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« on: November 25, 2013, 08:58:45 AM »
Before you spend money for a new mouse, try turning off Bluetooth on all devices that your mouse is paired with. Then try pairing again with your N7.
Until today the only device that the mouse was ever paired to was the Sony tablet, which is turned off and hasn't been used since I got this Nexus tablet. Just for fun, this morning I tried pairing the mouse to my Galaxy Nexus phone running Android 4.2.2 and it worked flawlessly. Though when I turn on the mouse and press the connect button, then turn on the tablet's Bluetooth and tap search for devices, the tablet will find the mouse and list it. Then when I tap on the mouse in the device list, it grays out and says pairing...and does nothing else. It will stay that way till the mouse quits pairing mode. Then the only way I can clear it is to turn off Bluetooth and turn it back on again. Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using Tapatalk 4.
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