Nexus 7 (2013)

Macy0161 · 13-06-2014 3:52pm

PauloConn wrote: »

Any idea why my laptop wouldn't pick up my nexus when connected to it?

What operating system? I had awful trouble trying to get it to be recognised on XP machines to load movies and music, as officially google doesn't offer drivers/ support for XP. Tried various workarounds that I found, without success and never got around it (I inherited a Windows 7 machine, so haven't continued trying).

PauloConn · 13-06-2014 4:13pm

Macy0161 wrote: »

What operating system? I had awful trouble trying to get it to be recognised on XP machines to load movies and music, as officially google doesn't offer drivers/ support for XP. Tried various workarounds that I found, without success and never got around it (I inherited a Windows 7 machine, so haven't continued trying).

Laptop is windows 7... its just so random and weird

ferrigan101 · 13-06-2014 4:56pm

PauloConn wrote: »

Laptop is windows 7... its just so random and weird

I've noticed before that my win7 machine won't pick up the Nexus or my Note3 unless the screen is on and unlocked (have a pin lock on the screen). Could that be the culprit?

PauloConn · 13-06-2014 5:07pm

Thought the exact same thing myself so unlocked it and everything, was on. Even tried to setup a bluetooth connect but they weren't playing ball

ferrigan101 · 13-06-2014 6:50pm

PauloConn wrote: »

Thought the exact same thing myself so unlocked it and everything, was on. Even tried to setup a bluetooth connect but they weren't playing ball

I suppose it's handy from a security point of view.

Have you tried something like Pushbullet from the play store? I've never actually pushed anything from the computer to either the phone or tablet but it works a treat between the 2.

irishpancake · 14-06-2014 11:00am

PauloConn wrote: »

Thought the exact same thing myself so unlocked it and everything, was on. Even tried to setup a bluetooth connect but they weren't playing ball

Have you tried Airdroid?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid

creedp · 19-06-2014 11:35am

Can someone advise if I can download european maps - specifically France - to my nexus which I can access without wifi?

droidman123 · 19-06-2014 11:38am

creedp wrote: »

Can someone advise if I can download european maps - specifically France - to my nexus which I can access without wifi?

I think citymaps2go might be what you are looking for.

Fluffy88 · 19-06-2014 12:31pm

There is lots of navigation/GPS apps that let you save offline maps.
I've tried,
CoPilot
NavFree
MapFactor
OsmAnd

CoPilot is a paid app which allows you to download 1 country for free.
The other 3 are free apps which use http://www.openstreetmap.org/ for map data.
If you are travelling to a lot of countries, I have found that OsmAnd seems to take up less space for it's maps.

Adamcp898 · 23-06-2014 9:56pm

hairypigeon wrote: »

Hi looking for a folio case for my nexus 7 need to look good and have a refillable notepad in it

Going forward I'll be out on the road more so will be relying on it to review docs

I was looking at something like a a dodo case but they're over 100usd

Has anyone com across cheaper alternative

As an aside I also need a too stylus for the nexus as I'll be marking up docs on the fly

All suggest greatly appreciated

Did you ever have any luck with this?

Would find one very handy also but don't want to pay the premium cost for one.

HibernianRunner · 25-06-2014 8:09pm

Nexus 7 on sale at argos for 124.99 euros

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8141222/Trail/searchtext%3ENEXUS+7.htm

Riesen_Meal · 25-06-2014 8:10pm

HibernianRunner wrote: »

Nexus 7 on sale at argos for 124.99 euros

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8141222/Trail/searchtext%3ENEXUS+7.htm

Is that the 2013 model?

Oafley Jones · 25-06-2014 8:13pm

Fieldog wrote: »

Is that the 2013 model?

No.

AlanS181824 · 25-06-2014 8:16pm

HibernianRunner wrote: »

Nexus 7 on sale at argos for 124.99 euros

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8141222/Trail/searchtext%3ENEXUS+7.htm

That's the older 2012 model but still a great price nonetheless!

HibernianRunner · 25-06-2014 8:17pm

Sorry yeh its the old model.

dragona · 26-06-2014 12:40am

Just received an update to Android 4.4.4

waynegalway · 26-06-2014 10:50am

Anyone going to try out the L release of android on their N7? Developer release is available now, I think.

apope8 · 26-06-2014 1:46pm

waynegalway wrote: »

Anyone going to try out the L release of android on their N7? Developer release is available now, I think.

Yes I'm definitley going to have a look at it this weekend if there is a ROM about. Looks amazing

waynegalway · 26-06-2014 2:04pm

apope8 wrote: »

Yes I'm definitley going to have a look at it this weekend if there is a ROM about. Looks amazing

Let me know how you get on please! I think all you need to do is sign up as a developer to get the download direct from google.

apope8 · 27-06-2014 8:37am

Installed "L" last night using SkipSoft Unified Android Toolbox Link

Pretty quick and pain free. Only had a quick look at it but very impressed so far. The animations and the smoothness are brilliant. I wont get a chance to properly test it until tomorrow.

Lucious Sweet · 01-07-2014 5:04pm

I'm looking to pick up a 32GB 2013 model. Any good deals at the mo?

Cionn · 07-07-2014 10:12am

I have a crack all the way across my 2nd gen nexus. It was one of the kids but they are all denying any knowledge of breaking the device. I am comfortable that I could replace the screen if I knees where to buy a replacement. Any suggestions ?? Thanks

Cionn

creedp · 07-07-2014 11:48am

Over the past few days I ahve noticed that the screen intermittedly freezes or goes on a serious 'go slow'. Turning on/off the table doesn't resolve the problem whic hrequires it to be left off for a period of time before it seems to right itself. The internal memory is getting pretty full with only 2mb of memory left - mainly due to the downloading of a map of France using Navfree. Would this be a cause of the problem or is there something else I should be concerned with? Also I downloaded the latest update yesterday and the problem hasn't re-ocurred to date - is is possible the update will solve this issue?

droidman123 · 07-07-2014 12:02pm

creedp wrote: »

Over the past few days I ahve noticed that the screen intermittedly freezes or goes on a serious 'go slow'. Turning on/off the table doesn't resolve the problem whic hrequires it to be left off for a period of time before it seems to right itself. The internal memory is getting pretty full with only 2mb of memory left - mainly due to the downloading of a map of France using Navfree. Would this be a cause of the problem or is there something else I should be concerned with? Also I downloaded the latest update yesterday and the problem hasn't re-ocurred to date - is is possible the update will solve this issue?

If you only have 2mb of memory left it will devastate performance.I think I read somewhere that anything under 3gb of memory or thereabouts,will have a deteriorating affect on performance.

Dudda · 07-07-2014 2:11pm

Cionn wrote: »

I have a crack all the way across my 2nd gen nexus. It was one of the kids but they are all denying any knowledge of breaking the device. I am comfortable that I could replace the screen if I knees where to buy a replacement. Any suggestions ?? Thanks

Cionn

Mine broke about two weeks ago. It's fairly easy to replace. I just followed the ifixit youtube video. The hardest part is removing the existing cracked screen from the frame as it's glued to you need a heat gun or a hairdryer which is what I used. The LCD screen and the digitizer part are fused together so you have to replace both. They aren't cheaper either. I spent 80 euro on this http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HAHMMPM/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_dp_1 and another few euro on parcel motel to get it delivered. You'll probably find one for a few euro cheaper on ebay that ships direct.

Check if they ship the tools or if the double sided adhesive is already attached otherwise order them too. The tools come with the one I got but the double sided tape doesn't so you'll need to order that. The 2012 screen isn't as good or as high a resolution so it's a lot cheaper.so be careful and make sure you order the 2013 version and that it's not just the screen. You need the screen and the digitizer.

creedp · 07-07-2014 3:14pm

droidman123 wrote: »

If you only have 2mb of memory left it will devastate performance.I think I read somewhere that anything under 3gb of memory or thereabouts,will have a deteriorating affect on performance.

OK time to do a cull of some less used apps. A question that only a technophobe could ask at this stage but is it possible to transfer some less used apps onto an external memory stick which could then be transferred back when wanted again? If so would someone be good enough to give me a quick instruction?

pauleoin · 07-07-2014 3:50pm

creedp wrote: »

OK time to do a cull of some less used apps. A question that only a technophobe could ask at this stage but is it possible to transfer some less used apps onto an external memory stick which could then be transferred back when wanted again? If so would someone be good enough to give me a quick instruction?

If you got the apps from the Google Play Store you can uninstall and reinstall them as often as you like.

droidman123 · 07-07-2014 4:59pm

creedp wrote: »

OK time to do a cull of some less used apps. A question that only a technophobe could ask at this stage but is it possible to transfer some less used apps onto an external memory stick which could then be transferred back when wanted again? If so would someone be good enough to give me a quick instruction?

as per poster above. you can uninstall whatever apps you want, paid or free. when you want to install them again, go to the playstore,then top left you will see like 3 horizontal lines, click that, then click on my apps. when you do that you will see "installed" and "all". click on all and you will see any apps you have downloaded in the past,just click on install. it sounds complicated and tedious, but when you actually do it, its really straightforward. even if you buy a new tablet or phone, all your apps will be there once you sign in to your google account.

creedp · 07-07-2014 6:06pm

droidman123 wrote: »

as per poster above. you can uninstall whatever apps you want, paid or free. when you want to install them again, go to the playstore,then top left you will see like 3 horizontal lines, click that, then click on my apps. when you do that you will see "installed" and "all". click on all and you will see any apps you have downloaded in the past,just click on install. it sounds complicated and tedious, but when you actually do it, its really straightforward. even if you buy a new tablet or phone, all your apps will be there once you sign in to your google account.

That's great. Thanks. Same as music so - didn't realise that. Who said technology was difficult!

danger_mouse_tm · 15-07-2014 9:25pm

I went to Kerry Phone stores today (vodafone shop) in Killarney today to get a replacement micro usb charger to use in the Car. A very helpful and knowledgeable guy told me that the chargers they stock push out a maximum of 1 amp and therefore are unsuitable for charging a tablet like the nexus because they generally require a charging current of up to 2 amps. Using too week of a charger may have an adverse effect on the battery lifespan in the nexus. With this in mind can anyone recommend a suitable charger to use in the car or should I just throw caution to the wind and go ahead and use the phone charger anyway?

Nexus 7 (2013)

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