Hello guys. I have had me N4 for about 3months or so maybe a little longer. I came for the HTC one S. Cracking phone that was.
Anyway my thread may seem a bit pointless it may not. I been playing around with the N4 and still feel I am missing something with it. Either be rooting it or something.
This maybe a hard thread to help me with, but try. I mean I would like to hear how you use your N4. Have you rooted it. Did it make the phone better.
I feel there things I can do more with contacts on my phone. Tips and tricks I am missing.
Any advice. Or help welcome.
Thanks.
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Root it, install custom kernel, enjoy.
xdviper said:
Root it, install custom kernel, enjoy.
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What are the advantages to doing it.
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JknRich said:
What are the advantages to doing it.
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Better battery life, less heat, more apps that are root like ad away.
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It doesn't seem like there's one available. Would there be any interest in me porting the kernel I made for the 7 over?
Or is there already a CM9 overclock kernel I'm not seeing?
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Yes please, we need it ! How much do you think it can go up ? 1,4 GHz ? and can you also OC the GPU and RAM which are also a little slow ?
Heck yes there is interest. I would love one and I know other 10 users would too. I think the issue with most here is that they've grown quiet and worried there won't be anymore development.
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So please update here with the progress.
dragosh01x said:
So please update here with the progress.
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Well I never said I was going to do it :/
Not crazy about building a kernel for 4 people, but I guess Ill have a go at it.
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There's more than 4 people interested; like I said you won't find very many people being vocal here.
Good luck if you do.
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kuronosan said:
There's more than 4 people interested; like I said you won't find very many people being vocal here.
Good luck if you do.
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Already finished. Few driver differences. Tweaks here and there. Code differences.
Should be posted shortly. No clue if it works or not though.
Thanks. Will definitely help decide me to CM9 ;0
Metallice said:
Already finished. Few driver differences. Tweaks here and there. Code differences.
Should be posted shortly. No clue if it works or not though.
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Be happy to test it for you.
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OK, can't wait.
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OK, can't wait.
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It's already out dude.
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I know these types of threads are kind of a no no. But I just want some rooted users experiences. I have watched way to many reviews and am always left wanting more. So how is the nexus 7? Was it everything you expected? Any defects I should look at when I first get it? Thanks.
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Depends what you want from it. Watched seven hours of movies on my bus ride yesterday. Definitely worked great for that.
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redmonke255 said:
Depends what you want from it. Watched seven hours of movies on my bus ride yesterday. Definitely worked great for that.
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To be honest, just a toy. Something I can use around the house or whenever I go anywhere and don't want to carry my laptop. Also for magazines books and so on and so forth. I don't think it's bad for around ~260 need the 16gb since I have 4+ gbs alone in music. Also would be nice to use rather than my nexus for gaming and video etc.
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ÜBER™ said:
I know these types of threads are kind of a no no. But I just want some rooted users experiences. I have watched way to many reviews and am always left wanting more. So how is the nexus 7? Was it everything you expected? Any defects I should look at when I first get it? Thanks.
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better than expected, much. gaming is an awesome experience on it, web browsing is very natural(but not chrome, the android browser), batter life blows everything away, and then theres its performance..
It's great. I don't personally own one but someone in my family does and it's a nice little tablet. Only problem he had was he couldn't watch flash videos online but I solved that by installing a Flash .apk file and installing Firefox as the browser. Gaming is epic due to it's quad core.
flash plays fine on the android browser too, included with aosp, not with stock(chrome).
Well should have the means to purchase it next month. Hopefully nothing comes up. Can't wait to see what it's all about. How about some of the ROM's and kernels? Not asking your combos just how are they.
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So what about the goodies from Google. How long does that last? Should be able to purchase the beginning of next month.
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ÜBER™ said:
So what about the goodies from Google. How long does that last? Should be able to purchase the beginning of next month.
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Not sure how long it will last, there is no way to tell. Just get it when you can as soon as you can. If you get them, awesome. If not, you got it as early as you could, so you couldn't have gotten it anyways.
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I like how you shred people in the gnex section for making these threads, yet you make one yourself here?
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El Daddy said:
I like how you shred people in the gnex section for making these threads, yet you make one yourself here?
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I like how you had nothing useful to say...
Carry on...
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Just think twice before throwing up some facepalm meme on someone's thread.
Maybe they share the same questions as you?
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El Daddy said:
Just think twice before throwing up some facepalm meme on someone's thread.
Maybe they share the same questions as you?
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Lol, no the only threads I bash are the ones comparing other phones to the gnex. Especially when there is a dedicated thread for it. And now I don't even bother I just report it to be locked. Ah once again.... Good day.
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I love my Nexus 7!
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I love my Nexus 7!
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I want my nexus 7, badly!!!!
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I honestly couldn't be happier. It is the fastest and smoothest tablet I have ever used, even moreso than the ipad. Finally Android has matured to that level... or the hardware has gotten to where it needs to be
I'll tell ya, the best thing about this tablet is the size. I used to be very down on the 7 inch form factor, but there is something special about it that makes me want to use this thing WAY more than my transformer.
Love this tablet.. can't believe it was only 250$
El Daddy said:
I like how you shred people in the gnex section for making these threads, yet you make one yourself here?
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Lol I laughed at this. When I saw this thread I was like, "noooo this can't be him." Well it was. Lol
Anyways, I wanna know(not trying to steal your thunder ÜBER™, just don't want to start a similar thread here) how strong development is already here. I know it'll get stronger. But what do we have as of now??? Because I want to buy a 16GB N7 too and root it out of the box, but I want to be able to pick from a variety.
I'm also worried about that I'm going to get bored of this device since I have a GNexus. I'm on the same boat as ÜBER™ as turning it into a toy. I also wants this for it's leathery feel(IMO), THE PRICE!!!!! and back pocket friendly design.
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If I have helped you.... hit that sexy thanks button. ^_^
I just got mines last night and I cant put it down lol. This is the first tablet ive owned and its the perfect size to me. If only it had a sd card slot. It truly is the perfect companion to carry around. Two thumbs up!!
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
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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
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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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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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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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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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Updated/unlocked/rooted
Now the fun begins :victory:
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.
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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.
I'm K7C and I come from the doubleshot threads , I'm going to be getting a nexus 4 and wanted to know if I should get it. I like diff UI's and since this is the Nexus it has a lot of options. What would you rate your nexus with and without root. Thanks
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I'm K7C and I come from the doubleshot threads , I'm going to be getting a nexus 4 and wanted to know if I should get it. I like diff UI's and since this is the Nexus it has a lot of options. What would you rate your nexus with and without root. Thanks
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a nexus without root is like an angel without wings
^ Nice one Simms!
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simms22 said:
a nexus without root is like an angel without wings
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Perfect description! Simply one cannot own a nexus and enjoy its full potential without root.
Not to mention the fact that the N4 is one of the easiest smartphones to unlock & root. Just don't use a toolkit, and enjoy learning about Android.
Dooooont buy it!! Stay away! This phone is cursed!
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Dooooont buy it!! Stay away! This phone is cursed!
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just because it glides, on its own, across seemingly flat surfaces, does not make it cursed
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Dooooont buy it!! Stay away! This phone is cursed!
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Lol I have a bse screen protector on the back with no problems at all
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What's wrong with using the toolkit? If I can't use the tk then I will need someone to walk me through the process over the phone.
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What's wrong with using the toolkit? If I can't use the tk then I will need someone to walk me through the process over the phone.
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Read the items in my signature. That`s a good start for now
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What's wrong with using the toolkit? If I can't use the tk then I will need someone to walk me through the process over the phone.
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you learn nothing. so when you run into the issue, youre screwed since you dont know the basics. anyways, doing it the right way is just as easy as using a toolkit. all you need to do(in a nutshell) is fastboot oem unlock, flash a recovery via fastboot, flash either the su binaries or a custom rom in your new recovery, then reboot. nothing difficult. but learning to fastboot and to use the recovery is essential.
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Perfect description! Simply one cannot own a nexus and enjoy its full potential without root.
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Small edit
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I know all of that, well at least I know of it, we'll talk more when I get my N4 (Mon-Wed) thanks for all tbe comments guys, I'll have more posts in the upcoming week.