I'm thinking of buying an nexus 7 .
But I don't want to assume anything I want to make sure.
A nexus 7 16 gb and 32 both use the same roms?
A 4g nexus 7 has different roms than the non 4g nexus 7.
Can you flash a non 4g Rom and still have everything else work but the 4g?
no phone calls on 4g nexus but sms is working.?
I'm still on the fence on getting a new nexus 7 2013 vs nexus 7 2012
Thank you for any information you can provide.
written in your mud with my stick
The 3G version uses a different ROM build than then wifi-only version. Often the different builds will be identified by the device's code name. 'Grouper' is the code name for the WiFi N7, and 'tilapia' is the one for the 3G model - 2012 generation only.
When looking for a ROM or recovery to flash to your Nexus 7, be absolutely certain that the build is for your specific device. The storage size doesn't matter.
As for which one to buy, well, I'd assume you can get a 2012 one to play with quite cheaply. That's what I have, and I think it's a great little tablet for web surfing, games, and reading. You probably can't go wrong either way.
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What are your guys views on whether or not Google will cave in and release a LTE or 32gb variant of the LG nexus 4? share your thoughts.
I just don't see it happening....really doubt it!
Highly unlikely.
4G is useless with my country ( Vietnam )
i think the 32gb variant is a much bigger possibility. they did that with the nexus 7... why not the lg nexus 4?
well with the issue of LTE, very unlikely. but im kind of on the fence with the 32gb idea. true, they did release a 32gb version of the nexus 7 after getting rid of the 8gb variant, but in the case of the galaxy nexus, the never release a 32gb version. i know the nexus 7 is more recent, so google might go about the nexus 4 like they did the nexus 7 (releasing a 32gb version later), but the case of the galaxy nexus, in my opinion, is more closely in-tune with the nexus 4 (as they are both phones). honestly i just dont know and its killing me cos i really want this phone! the lack of memory is the only thing stopping me from buying this on release day
ran495 said:
i think the 32gb variant is a much bigger possibility. they did that with the nexus 7... why not the lg nexus 4?
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I think that the nexus 7 is the reason the nexus 4 will not have a 32gb version.
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I think that the nexus 7 is the reason the nexus 4 will not have a 32gb version.
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Never thought of it that way...but that makes a lot of sense.
LTE and more memory can be done if LG are pushed hard enough for it. It maybe in the pipeline already, take samsung for example when they enhanced the nexus s with a 4g version.
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32GB? Very possible.
LTE? When hell freezes over and pigs fly.
32GB? Maybe, although they didn't do it for the GSM Galaxy Nexus, so I wouldn't bet on it.
LTE? No chance.
There will be a 32GB Nexus.
There will also be a 64GB and 128GB Nexus (128GB memory chips are already in production)
The Nexus will have LTE
However, it will most probably be called the Nexus 5
They did that to the Nexus 7.Its a possibility but i don't think there would be LTE.
Let's hope And LTE is too expensive or not available for most countries anyway :good:
For more memory u can just a OTG available for a couple of dollars on amazon, ebay and use STICKMOUNT. Memory no issue
LTE only popular in US and only if u use AT & T else no use...
The price will increase by fifty dollars if memory is increases and another 100$ if LTE is included, which would take the cost to 500$, which wont be soo attractive as the 349$ tag
No LTE
If you want LTE you're going to wait for the LG Optimus G.
The phone is a world phone and will be very popular overseas where most countries don't have/don't care about LTE. I doubt we'd see them go through the hassle as that would require a different soc to include the LTE modem
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32GB? Very possible.
LTE? When hell freezes over and pigs fly.
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Well haven't you played angry birds??
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Considering Sprint eventually got the two Samsung Nexus devices, I wouldn't be surprised if someday they get an LTE Nexus 4. And considering the CDMA Galaxy Nexus models were 32GB, there's a good chance said Sprint Nexus would also be 32gb. Dont expect it for quite a while after launch though.
Verizon or GSM LTE though? Nope lol.
I have a Nexus 4 that I've rooted but still use the stock ROM. I am going to Germany soon for a vacation and wanted to use it as a GPS device with a Telefonica O2 SIM from the Frankfurt airport. My question is this: does the US version of the Nexus 4's stock ROM have good GPS performance in Europe or should I switch to CM? I've been burned before with the US stock ROM on my Nexus S in France where it NEVER found a satellite.
Download this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fastergps
There is no US version of Nexus 4, every stock Nexus have this same software on whole world. Nexus S and Gnex have had few variants but Nexus 4 is only one
The nexus s had crappy gps, everyone knows that. The nexus 4 it a totally different beast. There is also no US or EU versions, they are all the same. What happened was your phone couldn't go online to download AGPS data so it takes much longer to get its first lock. The same will be true for the nexus 4 too and any smart phone that just travelled 4,000 km and needs to figure out where it is.
If you are using that SIM, are you using Google maps navigation as well as that will suck down tons of data so be prepared for that.
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Excellent, I have pre-cached the areas we are going to be driving through in Bavaria so hopefully it won't be too bad on data. O2 has a 15 Euro data plan for 1 Gb over a month, so I hope to be just fine data-wise. I really appreciate the help!
The GPS worked fine in Sweden and Norway but I would watch for data usage....
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I would like to buy a nexus 7 tablet with cellular data. I saw on google play device page there is a version for AT&T. I live in a different country. Device from at&t is compatible with my country network. I bought a Motorola Atrix 4G throught amazon.
If i buy from Google Play would the device be network locked to at&t? Should i buy from other place?
It is not a version specifically for AT&T. It is an unlocked GSM device. You can use it as long as you have a data plan for tablets or something similar.
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Confirm. If you buy from Google Play it will not be locked to AT&T.
It's not sim locked, it just comes with a AT&T sim card, same goes to the T-Mobile version.
Beamed from my Maguro.
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It's not sim locked, it just comes with a AT&T sim card, same goes to the T-Mobile version.
Beamed from my Maguro.
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I can confirm this (least with a Nexus 4). The only difference between for example a Nexus 4 purchased from google directly and from T-Mobile is the higher price + Sim card, otherwise you can just pop in a new GSM sim card and it'll work. The same should be true of the Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 with 3G capabilities. (Google as I recall won't deal with carriers that wish to sim-lock their devices).
so basically there is no such thing as a locked nexus 7 2 gen + 4g (2013) ?
I'm looking for a nexus 7 2 gen 32gb + 4g and the seller stated that it's locked on t-mobile
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so basically there is no such thing as a locked nexus 7 2 gen + 4g (2013) ?
I'm looking for a nexus 7 2 gen 32gb + 4g and the seller stated that it's locked on t-mobile
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I'm not sure about the nexus 7 but Google will allow simlocks what they will not allow carriers to do is lock the bootloader. The nexus range are first and foremost a developer range simlocks don't interfere with that but locked bootloader do.
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I don't want to start a new thread for an old topic, so I'm recycling this one with the same basic question.
I have a chance to get a Nexus 7 2013 with LTE, but the seller claims that it is "locked to T-Mobile" and comes packaged with a T-Mo SIM.
I never thought these Nexus 7s were locked to any carrier. Has anyone here confirmed that these will work on other carriers, before I take the leap?
Have a Nexus 7 2nd gen, won't work with T-Mobile
I bought a used 2nd gen Nexus 7 which was sold as being unlocked, but it wouldn't sign in to T-Mobile's network. Their tech called support at ASUS who replied that the Nexus 7 can be locked by a particular carrier when it joins their network.
I did two full factory resets to no avail. My SIM works in my Chromebook but not in my tablet.
Please ask for the help of you who already have the Nexus 7 (I still have not, I am choosing one to buy):
I just saw a video on youtube explaining how to connect internet with 3G modem in Nexus model Wifi.
I want to ask you if this method is still valid, even for the Nexus 7 new models launched this year, the second generation.
I need to know because I'm deciding to purchase a Nexus 7 Wifi.
Thanks for your attention.
I currently use a Nexus 5 and 2nd gen Nexus 7 (wi-fi only). I love both devices especially the Nexus 5 which I use quite often in Canada (home base), US (on T-Mobile), Europe and Australia. I'm thinking seriously about moving to the Note 4 with the thought I might be able to consolidate on one device. I really like vanilla Android and being able to get the latest stable OS ASAP. I used to have both my Nexus 5 and 7 rooted but don't anymore as corporate apps required I unroot and I've learned to live without root and xposed and all that good stuff.
My greatest concern about moving to something like the Note 4 is losing the very extensive 3G and LTE band support that the Nexus 5 has. I don't believe the carrier-specific models of the Note 4 are yet known but I'm assuming to get UMTS and LTE band 4 support that I'd have to get the T-Mobile model and unlock it. However I'm also a little confused as I read somewhere that with the Note 3, the SM-N900T (sold by T-Mobile) and the SM-N900W8 (apparently sold by all Canadian carriers) all have pentaband support albeit just with carrier-specific ROMs although this thread seems to suggest the only way to get band 4 support is with the T-Mobile model.
I'd appreciate any advice from knowledgeable users about this. I'm sure there must be others who want to move to the Note 4 but want pentaband support including LTE where possible.
Thanks.
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2xbass said:
I currently use a Nexus 5 and 2nd gen Nexus 7 (wi-fi only). I love both devices especially the Nexus 5 which I use quite often in Canada (home base), US (on T-Mobile), Europe and Australia. I'm thinking seriously about moving to the Note 4 with the thought I might be able to consolidate on one device. I really like vanilla Android and being able to get the latest stable OS ASAP. I used to have both my Nexus 5 and 7 rooted but don't anymore as corporate apps required I unroot and I've learned to live without root and xposed and all that good stuff.
My greatest concern about moving to something like the Note 4 is losing the very extensive 3G and LTE band support that the Nexus 5 has. I don't believe the carrier-specific models of the Note 4 are yet known but I'm assuming to get UMTS and LTE band 4 support that I'd have to get the T-Mobile model and unlock it. However I'm also a little confused as I read somewhere that with the Note 3, the SM-N900T (sold by T-Mobile) and the SM-N900W8 (apparently sold by all Canadian carriers) all have pentaband support albeit just with carrier-specific ROMs although this thread seems to suggest the only way to get band 4 support is with the T-Mobile model.
I'd appreciate any advice from knowledgeable users about this. I'm sure there must be others who want to move to the Note 4 but want pentaband support including LTE where possible.
Thanks.
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Nothing is better than Nexus 5 until Nexus 6
as u know u can feel freedom with nexus device
don't upgrade to note 4 buy it beside nexus 5
Yes I must admit that the Nexus devices are fantastic. I had the Nexus 4 and also the Galaxy Nexus. Nexus 6 will be interesting.
Unless you need S Pen (as I do), don't move from the Nexus land of quick updates and stock Android.
Differs from person to person. I'm moving from the Nexus 5 mainly because of the smaller screen, no expandable storage and subpar battery life.
For me, I say sell the Nexus 5
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emeraldayotte said:
Differs from person to person. I'm moving from the Nexus 5 mainly because of the smaller screen, no expandable storage and subpar battery life.
For me, I say sell the Nexus 5
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This sums up my thoughts quite well.
I love the Nexus 5 for its simplicity (it just works, no crashes, no hassle) and the sheer speed of it. However, I'm getting very frustrated with the battery life, it gets me through a day, but I have to keep an eye on what I have running (no location, no Google Now, etc) which is annoying, and I have to limit my use sometimes if I know I won't be able to charge it until the late evening.
The lack of memory is also a killer for me. I don't think I will ever get a device with only 32GB of storage again, I store a lot of stuff on my phone, which leaves me with very little free storage, and I end up juggling what I have saved/installed on the phone. 64GB would be an absolute minimum of storage, but ideally I'd want a microSD slot.
The camera on the N5 is decent, but there's been a few times where it's annoyed me with poor performance, slow use time, and poor focus performance. It can take some pretty nice photos most of the time, but an upgrade would be definitely welcome!
Then there's the size, I actually really like the size of the N5, but I'm just tempted to try something larger and see how I get on with it. The same goes for the S-pen, I may find that I don't use it at all, but then again I might find it something that I really enjoy having.
So overall... I'll probably swap the N5 out for the N4.
I have the HTC One M7 and this is the last time I am getting a phone that does not have removeable battery(I dont like power bank) and memory. I will be moving to the N4. BUT I will dearly miss the two front speakers as I like to Skype and video chat on it. I dont like headphones.