Hi, I purchased my nexus 7 about 3 years ago, and now they have the new nexus 7 which has a lot more features. Is there a lot of hardware changes made to the new nexus vs the one that came out 3 years go, I'm wondering if I can update my rooted nexus 7 to have the features and stuff of the newer nexus 7.
Thanks
Have you kept your older N7 up to date with updates?
Software wise there wouldn't be a big difference.... But the new n7 could have hardware features the old one doesn't have....nothing you can do about it.
kj2112 said:
Have you kept your older N7 up to date with updates?
Software wise there wouldn't be a big difference.... But the new n7 could have hardware features the old one doesn't have....nothing you can do about it.
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Yes, I usually update it all the time and re-root it. I saw that there was an app that came with it that would turn the tablet into a kids tablet, then you can put in a security code and it turns the tablet into a normal tablet, i'm not sure what it is called.
I have the older 2012 and newer 2013 N7 models. Both are running Android 4.4.2 and the same apps. The newer N7 clocks ~50 faster Antutu scores, and has a 5 Mp front camera and wireless charging capability that the older model can't touch.
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I am considering buying a new phone - Note4 (I have Note2 right now) and I went to a shop with most modern phones to compare. I was focusing mainly on Samsung's phones and I noticed there are huge differences between ROMs even when the android version is the same.
Galaxy Alpha's ROM has a different theme and in general the phone works definitely faster than Note 4 or Galaxy S4 or Galaxy S5. I noticed f.e. that finally there is no delay when switching between the phone tab and the contact tab (previously looked like separate apps on Samsung's ROMs). It was not the case in the Note4! Alpha has android 4.4.4 ROM and so the Galaxy S4/Note4 which is slower than the Alpha. Galaxy S5 UI is faster than Note4's but it has 4.4.2 preinstalled. I tried two different Note4 phones and the same results. I don't even mention the design because Note4's touchwiz looks almost the same as the one delivered for Note2 with the latest update. Alpha's ROM looks much better.
Do you know what may be a reason?
Maybe thay platformed their products to some lines: Note, S ...
With a ton of Spem features they would not want rebuild bases on latest UI like Alpha. I think they based on Note series to dev more features, tweak more to match demand, business plan or something else...
My wife is using Note 2 and I can say that you will enjoy Note 4 which has many things upgraded from Note 2. A big step.
We will have another big step by next Lollipop update
Yes that's correct that there are improvements comparing the original Note2's ROM version to Note4. The problem is that I am completely not satisfied with the Note2. It's so slow it is generally not usable without flashing with the cyanogenmod or something else. I want to buy a device I can use without rooting it at the first day and loosing a warranty. I was quite happy with the speed of the Alpha but completely not happy with what I saw in the Note 4. The problem is that it seems that the Alpha is the only Samsung's device right now which works without any jitters but it has so weak battery it won't last a full day when using more intensively. Maybe as I work in the IT I am less patient with the hardware but I could imagine the original Note4 hardware with a stock ROM would be probably much better.
I'll bet there will be lots of N7 users, like myself, coming back to the N4. It's especially attractive now that we have bootloader access...
See you in a couple weeks.
I'm back
& running kitkat 4.4 .....Is marshmallow available for my rooted note4 developer edition. Was really liking it on my n7. So sad i had to go backwards.
bdlagain said:
& running kitkat 4.4 .....Is marshmallow available for my rooted note4 developer edition. Was really liking it on my n7. So sad i had to go backwards.
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MM is out for retail. I am assuming it came to Dev as well. If not there are some great TW based ROMs that work really well.
MM 6.01, factory reset and a new battery equals Note 4.5. In no hurry now to get another device. The Note 4 performs better than my MXPE, since no funky throttling like with the 808. Battery life is a few hours better than the MXPE.
The biggie though is signal reception is 10dBm better than my former Note 7 in weaker signal areas. Huge.
Would like a Note 7 ROM to use on my Note 4. Still using my N7, but that will not be for much longer. Gonna have to go back to my Note 4 soon. I really like Always On Display.
I have two note 8.0 tablets that i got for my parents years ago that just won't ever die.
i got my dad an upgrade to tab s2 a while back but he continues to use the note 8.0 extensively brings it everywhere, while keeping the s2 only at home and using it lightly.
my mom also uses her note 8.0 extensively watching youtube and all sorts all day.
I now want to get my mom an ipad but with the tablet working so darn flawlessly still with great battery life...i just dont know if i even should bother.
why do these tablets never die??????
my mom also uses an even older samsung laptop thats just not dying. whats happening with these samsung devices??????? will they ever die?????
Yep!!!???
Here also an Note 8.0 workung really fine. It's really bad that there is no Android update...
Heck ya.
I still much prefer the 8" size and having an S-Pen. I use it mostly for reading and recently used it for movies on a long flight
Still using mine! Want to update it and am looking for its "hotspot" ability which I think it has. Wish it'd quit chewing up power while in standby mode.
I've been using mine as a streaming device in the car for the kids and a repository for ripped DVDs, but I'd really like to update it to a more recent version of Android. Twice before over the years I've investigated rooted and trying to change over to something more modern, but I keep running into a stumbling block at some point and returning to one of the stock Kit Kat 4.4.2 ROMs. I've rooted and ROMed plenty of other devices (a Galaxy S4 i337 with safestrap, both 2013 Nexus 7s, an LG G Pad v410 tablet, an LG G20, my Nexus 6x, and others but my n5120 won't ever let me flash TWRP, cyanogenmod, or even Philz recovery and everything pretty much halts there. Seems quite a waste for a really solid 8 inch tablet with 2 gb RAM...
I'm still using this tab from last 5yrs. Mainly using it for Books reading and taking notes on pdf files. I watch movies on the tab and play games too.
Yes, i'am still using and is totally functional, but somebody have a link for update ROM, I can't install apps like google keep and onedrive, etc, android 4.4.2 is too old.
Yes, i Buy this last week because I need 8" with internal pen and this is the only.
Inviato dal mio GT-N5120 utilizzando Tapatalk
my screen got shattered ... I replaced it.. using it for youtube but some videos do stutter... I plan to flash a newer custom rom... any suggestion?
I've been using mine for home automation. Action Tiles. Display has been flickering and it won't keep a charge. I ordered a new battery. Hope that will keep it going for a while longer.
I just installed resurrection rom https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...t/rom-resurrection-remix-5-8-2-rel-1-t3571116 but it seems sluggish... I am disapoointed
Using mine as a church bible and notes
Found my wives old tab in a drawer. At first i thought it was garbage because it was so slow but I installed Civz flexburst rom and now the thing runs great. Fast, responsive, battery life is excellent. Its become a time waster game tablet/recipe book/kid car entertainment system.
Battery died after 2 months of not being used. But ordered gukeedianzi battery with 4800mah capacity from aliexpress. Going to test if it really holds better than original. Still waiting for battery to arrive...
Changed the battery as it failed to charge but think it ware software related as changing to rr 585 with Android 7 fixed it. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...t/rom-resurrection-remix-5-8-2-rel-1-t3571116
Just got a seemingly-dead Note 8.0 from a friend. Won't take a charge, but I haven't determined if the USB port or the battery is the culprit. Should have a replacement USB port in 2-3 weeks ($5.xx shipped, so I'll take the gamble). If that doesn't fix it, I'll try a new battery. Just want to get it running to play with hackability. Looking forward to seeing what this old beast will do, so I hope I get it working.
Who wants to test a Los 16 version for N5110 PM me on telegram. @ComicoX
I bought a Canadian version (SGH-467M) over a U.S. one (SGH-467) because the Canadian one has an unlocked boot loader so that I can flash a newer ROM. It turns out that all the newer ROMs are made for the N5100, 5110, 5120 versions even though they are all called Note 8.0! Since the Canadian one is a simplified version of 5120 (for example, it doesn't have proximity sensor, etc.), a 5120 ROM would not be fully functional on this tablet (Bluetooth is broken, etc.)
I was very disappointed at first until I decided to accept it the way it is. I have been very happy with it for the past few years!
8" is perfect when I am taking notes with it using One Note. A 10" one would be too heavy to hold with just one hand after a while.
I also use it to watch video, streaming or MP4 files. It also serves as a good Kindle reader.
Yes, I am stuck with an ancient 4.4.2 OS. However, since it does everything I need, is an upgrade necessary? After all there are *NOT* that many 8" tablets in the market that also have a built-in stylus. A built-in one is nice, or I would simply lose it! I will continue to use this tablet until it dies!
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I bought a Canadian version (SGH-467M) over a U.S. one (SGH-467) because the Canadian one has an unlocked boot loader so that I can flash a newer ROM. It turns out that all the newer ROMs are made for the N5100, 5110, 5120 versions even though they are all called Note 8.0! Since the Canadian one is a simplified version of 5120 (for example, it doesn't have proximity sensor, etc.), a 5120 ROM would not be fully functional on this tablet (Bluetooth is broken, etc.)
I was very disappointed at first until I decided to accept it the way it is. I have been very happy with it for the past few years!
8" is perfect when I am taking notes with it using One Note. A 10" one would be too heavy to hold with just one hand after a while.
I also use it to watch video, streaming or MP4 files. It also serves as a good Kindle reader.
Yes, I am stuck with an ancient 4.4.2 OS. However, since it does everything I need, is an upgrade necessary? After all there are *NOT* that many 8" tablets in the market that also have a built-in stylus. A built-in one is nice, or I would simply lose it! I will continue to use this tablet until it dies!
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Okay so your model is SGH-467M right?
Then I will try to make my Los 16 version for that one
I just dropped 40 AUD on a white GSM Nexus S! Who knew it took moving across the world to find a reasonably priced non-sprint Nexus S. I own an iPhone 5S at the moment but I will most definitely be using this new Nexus S as my daily driver once it get's here and I flash CM9.1 on it.
Just thought I'd drop in and ask:
Who's still here?
What rom are you running in 2019? (drawer/unused Nexus S' welcome!)
Is there still any interest in Lineage OS 13 or 11? (with /media as /userdata thx @dmitrygr for bringing so many awesome new things in your M for Crespo works)
I'm very excited! I've always wanted a Nexus S, but held off and ended up buying a Galaxy Nexus in 2011. :laugh:
Hi, i was using my Nexus S until a couple of days. The rom i was using is SlimKat : https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-s/development/rom-slimkat-t2555873
I'm still here, and running Gingerbread 2.3
Cyanogen Mod 7.
This is a great little 'toy' for my toddler.
I founds MX player that seems to be able to handle some of the videos I put into the 16GB of space. VLC Player couldn't play back
Load it up with some baba-black sheep and other kiddie MP3s.
Still looking for more APK's that I can side load. I did find Opera Mini as well, but this unit is in Airplane Mode 100% of the time, and I haven't connected WIFI.
I need:
A good image gallery
Another MP3 Player
Other Launcher apps
I'll tell you what, the AMOLED on this phone is great, and really makes the display, though low resolution, really pop.
I wish my HTC M8 had OLED...
@Galaxyninja66 And a bit late to the party, but considering it's 2020, why not.. I just found my old stock Nexus S (aus model too)... have popped TWRP on it and found a SlimKat 4.4.2 rom to install.. all seemed to work well.. and fast! Now to figure out what else I can play with on this device.
How I miss voodoo sound on this device. Too bad I hard bricked mine 7 years ago.
Nexus S was my first Android phone. I had it from January 2011 to about September of 2016. I used it till it died. I used Cyanogen Mod on it after official updates stopped.
I use this device occasionally, its great to use as a music player, old game player, and alarm clock. I also downgraded mine from the latest 4.1.2 all the way down to 2.3.7. Too bad it's a Sprint model...