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.
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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.
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Mach3.2 said:
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
andreavda said:
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.
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.
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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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Just ordered mine.
Looks like we don't get a free month of data - no SIM is offered (at least not on their site... but it's not entirely updated.. the detail section still shows the LTE model as 'coming soon'...)
I really wanted the LTE model but after using Bluetooth tethering of my 32GB WiFi to my GS3 I think i'm fine.
Enjoy yours when you get it!
Does the nexus 7 2013 have support for internet via otg?
My friend wants to buy a 16GB wifi model and he has a huawei flash drive with sim card which provides internet.
There is no concern about rooting and stuff, I can help him with that.
dkreventon said:
Does the nexus 7 2013 have support for internet via otg?
My friend wants to buy a 16GB wifi model and he has a huawei flash drive with sim card which provides internet.
There is no concern about rooting and stuff, I can help him with that.
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Check on elementalx kernel.
dkreventon said:
Does the nexus 7 2013 have support for internet via otg?
My friend wants to buy a 16GB wifi model and he has a huawei flash drive with sim card which provides internet.
There is no concern about rooting and stuff, I can help him with that.
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Would you mind posting a link to this device, please? It sounds like you're describing a dongle that provides cellular connectivity which can connect to our tablets, but I I'm not able to find any such dongle with a micro-USB port.
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Haven't really had time to read through these in-depth, but it looks like these guides might point you in the right direction:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172914
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbGrSIdar-c
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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.