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Should I update?

Hi fellow nexus 7 users. I just received my nexus 7 this morning. No problems so far! It is telling me to update to 4.1.1 but I have heard so many issues after updating to this so should I leave it or take the risk?? Thanks in advance guys.
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technostein said:
so should I leave it or take the risk??
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You should update. In my opinion there is no "risk".

burntcustard said:
You should update. In my opinion there is no "risk".
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Just heard that people have had display issues after updating or something
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technostein said:
Hi fellow nexus 7 users. I just received my nexus 7 this morning. No problems so far! It is telling me to update to 4.1.1 but I have heard so many issues after updating to this so should I leave it or take the risk?? Thanks in advance guys.
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What issues? If you're concerned based on what you've read, maybe ask in those threads so people know what you're talking about... (this is not a flame, just a suggestion. If there are existing threads on the topic, then just ask there. You'll get better responses from people who know why you're asking. A new thread without any of this info is confusing to other users and sort of mucks up the forums).

Physical screen issues are hardware. If you mean the flickering, you get that with all the updates, including stock firmware.
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not aware of any update related issues other than rooting related tomfoolery. I think you've maybe read a few things and conflated different issues into 4.1.1. The screen-lifting on my unit was there when I opened the box, and the light flickering on first use disappeared quickly, although I am not sure if that was due to the updates. I'd do it, as I already have!

Nexus 7 Advice

So I just sold my iPad and ordered the Nexus 7
After reading all these threads about screens cracking by themselves among other issues I am a bit paranoid.
Anyway any advice or tips as this is my first Android device
Thanks :good:

Don't worry about it until it happens to you... I've got two of these things and they have none of these problems... just remember... happy customers don't go to forums and start a thread about " why is my tablet so perfect?"... so a lot of what you see here are people looking for a solution to a problem... and even if you see a thousand posts on the same "screen lifting" thread... it only represents a small percentage of actual production... MOST users get a nexus, love a nexus, get addicted to a nexus, complain about lack of sleep
You should be all good... the odds are in your favor

Nimz69 said:
After reading all these threads about screens cracking by themselves
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I don't believe any of the stories about the screens cracking by themselves.

I also ordered two Nexus 7 and both are perfect. So don't worry, odds are on your side.
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Visa Declined said:
I don't believe any of the stories about the screens cracking by themselves.
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+1
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Mine tried to kill me in my sleep one night, I did a factory reset and it hasn't done it since. But really I have two with no issues. If you read all these threads about complaints I think you start looking for issues. I have a $2500 8000 series Samsung led TV and the screen isn't perfect either.
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Thanks for the reassurance
So before first use should I download the nexus toolkit and work from there?
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Nimz69 said:
Thanks for the reassurance
So before first use should I download the nexus toolkit and work from there?
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Since you are new to Android, I recommend leaving it stock and see how you like it. You might decide stock is the way you like it! If not, at least you will have an idea what you want different from stock.
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Zero issues with mine so far also. And you want want to stay stock for very long. There are a number of great ROMs out there and its fun checking them out. Nexus 7 toolkit works great for rooting as does wugs.
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Don't worry about it. I would recommend buying a good screen protecter because only after a couple of days my screen had a few scratches on it.
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Nimz69 said:
So before first use should I download the nexus toolkit and work from there?
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kisrita said:
Since you are new to Android, I recommend leaving it stock and see how you like it. You might decide stock is the way you like it! If not, at least you will have an idea what you want different from stock.
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You might want to use the toolkit to unlock the bootloader. If you wait until later it will wipe all your data. You can always wait to root and ROM later.
I agree with Krista that you might not want to get too carried away to begin with. Check out the bean for all its glory before you roam elsewhere, so you'll know what you are missing.

Forums always collect all the bad feedback. You have to consider how many are sold, good vs bad. Mine is a C8O and has been perfect out of the box. None of the horror stories that I've read and I would take certain issues with a grain of salt.
When you get it, just play around with it. Don't be afraid to long press or swipe. Often times new menu options open when you long press something.
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Received it today
Updated/unlocked/rooted
Now the fun begins :victory:

Hi I'm new to android tut needed

Hi everyone. I am new to nexus 7 and very new to android. I really want to learn how to flash kernel and ROMs can anyone post a good guide on flashing the nexus 7's kernel please. Or something to start me off with. Thanks.
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steve1time said:
Hi everyone. I am new to nexus 7 and very new to android. I really want to learn how to flash kernel and ROMs can anyone post a good guide on flashing the nexus 7's kernel please. Or something to start me off with. Thanks.
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You could start off here. This should give you all you need to get going
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195

Cheers
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Honestly your best bet is to read, read, read for at least a week. Then do it. It helps if you have somewhat of an idea of what's going on and the terminology.

steve1time said:
Cheers
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DO NOT Start there.. that is a link to a toolkit and until you know what it does and can do it manaully i would suggest you keep as far as possible away from it.

Agreed with the previous two posts.. All too often I see people who barely know how the phone even operates and immediately try figuring out how to root it. Use your device as is for a bit. It's a Nexus, you don't get any more of a clean default installation. Why you are using it do as said above, read, read, read, and read more. I'm going my third year of using Nexus devices and I still occasionally revert to unrooted stock just to enjoy the pure and clean AOSP experience. Why? Because it's a damn good experience still right out of the box. :victory:
Enjoy your device and ask as many questions as you need.. Asking isn't a crime. :good:

I think I'm one of the rare ones here who runs a stock N7. I am perfectly happy with it though and don't feel the need to root at all. It does everything I want it to already. For my personal needs, it's perfect.
Just because you're now running Android, doesn't mean you have to root it.

10" screen apps?

Just saw the 10 inch Youtube app on Sony Tablet S and I love it.
Now is there any way to get it WITHOUT rooting, I assume with PA ROM you could just change "size" but I don't wanna root this beauty.
Thanks for your help.

Oscar-Mark said:
Just saw the 10 inch Youtube app on Sony Tablet S and I love it.
Now is there any way to get it WITHOUT rooting, I assume with PA ROM you could just change "size" but I don't wanna root this beauty.
Thanks for your help.
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Looking forward to the solution as well..

I 'm always lucky getting lots of answers for my questions... -_-

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Oscar-Mark said:
I 'm always lucky getting lots of answers for my questions... -_-
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You do realize that not one person owes you or anyone else on this site anything. Certainly not answers to your questions or responses to your demands. People take time out if their lives to help others in need. With comments like that, you are even less likely to get help or answers to your questions.
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Oscar-Mark said:
Just saw the 10 inch Youtube app on Sony Tablet S and I love it.
Now is there any way to get it WITHOUT rooting, I assume with PA ROM you could just change "size" but I don't wanna root this beauty.
Thanks for your help.
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Why don't you want to root? It's basically meant to be
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The app is the same for all devices it just changes its layout due to the DPI that is set.....and you need to be rooted to change that. So unless Google decides the tablet layout is OK for this smaller screen then we are out of luck.
After having a 10" tablet i am Happy to have the normal interface the N7 has

Sorry guys if you misunderstood me, it just felt like all other threads were being answered, well this was a stupid question, which I already knew.
Not gonna root my N7 just yet, that's why I got a Nexus, so that I wouldn't have to root.
Thanks anyway for the replies.

[Q] Nexus 10 Root

Hey, haven't really posted here before and sorry for asking a question that's probably been asked a million times, but I've just had an information overload today.
I rooted my Nexus 10 today using the CF Auto Root, which also unlocked my bootloader. I won't really be tampering with much on the device as the main reason I wanted to do it is to use my PS3 controller to play games. My question is, what do I need to do with my device still to ensure it doesn't encounter any difficulties with the root?
Sorry again for the basic question, and thanks in advance!

murrich said:
Hey, haven't really posted here before and sorry for asking a question that's probably been asked a million times, but I've just had an information overload today.
I rooted my Nexus 10 today using the CF Auto Root, which also unlocked my bootloader. I won't really be tampering with much on the device as the main reason I wanted to do it is to use my PS3 controller to play games. My question is, what do I need to do with my device still to ensure it doesn't encounter any difficulties with the root?
Sorry again for the basic question, and thanks in advance!
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Well, nothing.. It's a Nexus..
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mrgnex said:
Well, nothing.. It's a Nexus..
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Thanks, I really don't know much about rooting, didn't want to risk anything.

murrich said:
Thanks, I really don't know much about rooting, didn't want to risk anything.
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No it's all fine. And since it is a Nexus it's unbrickable.. Or you have to do something really stupid.. You can fix it almost always.
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If something does go very wrong, just restore the factory images. Welcome to the wonderful world of rooting!
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It's so easy
A caveman can do it.