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thoughts on google nexus 7?
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njp
23-12-2012
Originally Posted by premixxed:
“Just got off support at Google, my Nexus 7 had no response, nothing.

I must say I was pessimistic, the tablet was dead.

All I can say is that the support was brilliant & the tablet is now working.

Don't know if you know but if your Nexus bricks, pressing both volume buttons and the start button at once forces a start.”

Does that do a hard reset (i.e you lose data), or do you get to choose?

The most I've had to do (on a couple of occasions) was hold the power button down for what seems like rather a long time but is probably about 20 seconds. I discovered this for myself (after initially thinking the tablet had died), though I have since noticed that this is documented in the Nexus quick start guide (though they say "for at least 10 seconds").

Did you try that first?
SebastianJack
23-12-2012
Originally Posted by premixxed:
“Just got off support at Google, my Nexus 7 had no response, nothing.

I must say I was pessimistic, the tablet was dead.

All I can say is that the support was brilliant & the tablet is now working.

Don't know if you know but if your Nexus bricks, pressing both volume buttons and the start button at once forces a start.

I was at a loss, the tech support were so helpful & willing to send me a new Nexus if all failed.

I know I'm gushing but it's the first time I have encountered American customer service.

My Nexus is now marked & if I get any more problems a new one will be dispatched.
10/10”

Originally Posted by njp:
“Does that do a hard reset (i.e you lose data), or do you get to choose?

The most I've had to do (on a couple of occasions) was hold the power button down for what seems like rather a long time but is probably about 20 seconds. I discovered this for myself (after initially thinking the tablet had died), though I have since noticed that this is documented in the Nexus quick start guide (though they say "for at least 10 seconds").

Did you try that first?”

Hi, njp...

"Does that do a hard reset (i.e you lose data)..."

No... not generally (only if you unlock the BOOTLOADER, which requires hooking up your tab to a PC, and also requires the Android SDK)...

Both volume keys and power button, ALL pressed simultaneously with the Nexus shutdown, BOOTS the tablet into FASTBOOT mode by running the BOOTLOADER.

Having done this, you get a series of menu options, navigable via the UP and DOWN volume keys & selectable via the POWERBUTTON.

Those option are: START>RESTART BOOTLOADER>RECOVERY MODE>POWER OFF.

Running the Nexus 7 in FASTBOOT mode is normally done for things like UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER (required to gain ROOT), flashing custom ROMS and/or RECOVERIES...

But also, as premixxed has discovered, it's a good way of making sure you still have a usable tablet. And with the first option being START, just pressing the power button will start (ie., boot) your device normally.

As long as the BOOTLOADER is still available, there's always a way in.

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But as you say, njp... most of the time, if you have problems, a LONG PRESS on the power button (6 -10 seconds), will force powerdown the Nexus... and should boot normally thereafter.

Rgrds,
SebJ.
d'@ve
23-12-2012
Originally Posted by alanwarwic:
“Its not far off the 8GB Nexus and the Tab 2 7 in price.
There can be a reason to go no name small battery etc cheap when there is a large differential.”

Just realised that the 7 inch Scroll Evoke (at £109 or £119) looks at first sight of the specs like they've tried to clone several aspects of the Samsung Tab 2 7 inch. The size is about 4 mm different in length and width but the screen, memory, cameras, storage and connectivity etc. seem to be the same. Processor and some other things are different though.

Does anyone know of Li-polymer or Li-Ion batteries, which is better?
Lushness
25-12-2012
My Nexus has the film Ice Age on it. I didn't download it. I'm just wondering where it has come from, is it just a freebie?
john176bramley
25-12-2012
Originally Posted by Lushness:
“My Nexus has the film Ice Age on it. I didn't download it. I'm just wondering where it has come from, is it just a freebie? ”

Yes it comes free with the tablet.
Anika Hanson
25-12-2012
I didn't get any free movies with my nexus 7. Is it only for people new to android?
paulbrock
25-12-2012
No AFAIK all nexus 7s came with a film. (under Google movies)at launch it was transformers, now it's ice age.
john176bramley
25-12-2012
For anyone with a new nexus I'd recommend an app called Full Movies. I came across it the other day and it has some pretty descent films and TV shows on it.
Lushness
25-12-2012
Originally Posted by john176bramley:
“Yes it comes free with the tablet.”

Originally Posted by paulbrock:
“No AFAIK all nexus 7s came with a film. (under Google movies)at launch it was transformers, now it's ice age.”

Thanks
Sonick
25-12-2012
Originally Posted by Lushness:
“My Nexus has the film Ice Age on it. I didn't download it. I'm just wondering where it has come from, is it just a freebie? ”

Yep, Mine had it as well.
Anika Hanson
25-12-2012
Oh well I didn't get one with mine
koantemplation
25-12-2012
Originally Posted by Anika Hanson:
“Oh well I didn't get one with mine ”

I had to download mine, it was Transformers 3.
koantemplation
25-12-2012
Originally Posted by Lushness:
“My Nexus has the film Ice Age on it. I didn't download it. I'm just wondering where it has come from, is it just a freebie? ”

Perhaps yours was previously owned?
Geowitch
25-12-2012
Mine also has Ice Age but only when connected to wifi.
psionic
25-12-2012
I've got 2 gmail (Google) accounts, both of which are years old. When I first set the tablet up in summer. It came with Transformers etc.

A recent software update allows Jelly Bean users to set up multiple users. With this I set up my other gmail account as a second user, and found that Ice Age shows up in that library.
psionic
25-12-2012
Originally Posted by Geowitch:
“Mine also has Ice Age but only when connected to wifi.”

You can download it if you want. Tap the pin. Then it will be available for offline viewing.
gillyallan
25-12-2012
I read somewhere that the nexus comes with store credit. Was that a promo that's now finished or was it a USA thing ?
koantemplation
25-12-2012
Originally Posted by gillyallan:
“I read somewhere that the nexus comes with store credit. Was that a promo that's now finished or was it a USA thing ?”

Not sure if it is still going but you have to register a credit card with the Google store to get it.
Roush
25-12-2012
Originally Posted by gillyallan:
“I read somewhere that the nexus comes with store credit. Was that a promo that's now finished or was it a USA thing ?”

Yeah it was a limited time launch offer. It finished at the end of September.
gillyallan
25-12-2012
Thanks bought December so well missed out
coachtrip_fan99
26-12-2012
Yeah, I thought I was getting a free £15 voucher too!

Didn't realise the offer expired months ago. Lol
clonmult
26-12-2012
Originally Posted by Anika Hanson:
“Oh well I didn't get one with mine ”

Neither did I

Step daughter surprised me yesterday, she popped up saying "This Ice Age, is it really free" while browsing on her new Nexus.

Not that I really care that much, the Nexus is for comics and gaming. I somehow prefer the ol' Playbook for video duties.
toastie15
26-12-2012
Got one for my wife for Xmas very impressed with it and it had the free Ice Age film.
cy_bones
26-12-2012
Finally got my Nexus yesterday!
Have sideloaded the Amazon App Store as well - World of Goo is today's free app of the day (normally a couple of quid I think).
c4rv
26-12-2012
Originally Posted by cy_bones:
“Finally got my Nexus yesterday!
Have sideloaded the Amazon App Store as well - World of Goo is today's free app of the day (normally a couple of quid I think).”

I am not sure what you mean that you are 'sideloading' amazon app store. There is no trickery involved, its a standard install you can trigger from amazon site.
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