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nexus 7 (2012)

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    Root Nexus failed to flash a new ROM.. now stuck in Recovery

    I have a Grouper... rooted running Dirty AOK on 4.2 Android. Recovery TWRP 2.4.1.0 downloaded ZenonHD v4.4.2 on android 4.4.2 [ROM][Linaro-4.8] XenonHD-4.4.2 Build 7 (23.05.14) - xda-developers I downloaded it.. and put it on the Nexus. booted in to recovery wiped cache and dalvik flashed...
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    Help Please Help Nothing Is Working!!!! Stuck On Google Bootload

    Ok I'm pretty good with Windows but I know nothing at all about Android. So I got this tablet off a site the guy said it needed a new motherboard which I never heard of. He said he didn't do anything to it it just stopped loading one day. So I go all over and find all the little tricks to try...
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    Help Google Play store does not open

    I have Nexus 7 2012 version and it has Android KitKat 4.2.2 version. The problem I am facing is that I am unable to access Google Play store. Whenever I try to open it I see the message "Redeem your code", "Gift Card & Promotional Code". I have searched a lot but I am unable to find any...
  4. g01851

    Root Any new 4.4.3 based ROMs?

    So I've tried a few different ROM's that are 4.4.3, including the stock from Google, but none of them seem to work when installed with TWRP? This meaning they won't install (fail), won't boot, or suggest I install SuperSU, then they just boot into TWRP again. My Nexus 5 worked great with the...
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    How to irreraperably break my Nexus 7?

    Hello fellow Android users! I come to you asking a kind of strange question... I'm wondering how I can break my Nexus 7 beyond repair. The reason for this being that if it is damaged beyond repair I get reimbursed 250$, whereas if it is repairable I get my old 2012 Nexus 7 back. So I'm just...
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    Help Photo/Scan of Nexus 7 2012 Warranty Policy Booklet

    Hi guys, long story short I need a copy of the warranty booklet for the Nexus 7 2012 version for insurance purposes. I no longer have my box and it's not available online anywhere. Can someone be so kind to post a couple scans of the warranty booklet that comes in the box? As long as it's...
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    GPS Indicator Half On?

    Hi all, I'm sure this has been addressed plenty... my rooted N7 has had the control widget GPS indicator half on since the last update. I read that this is likely due to some app requiring use of the service but I'm not sure of the best way to find which one it is. Suggestions? Thanks!
  8. mrryanthai

    Nexus 7 been slow lately

    My N7 has been slow lately even on stock.Any ideas on how to fix it?Apps sometime take forever to open.Chrome seems a bit laggy at times.
  9. socrates0

    Google has started to roll out Android 4.4.3 KitKat

    Google has started to roll out Android 4.4.3 KitKat Google rolls out Android 4.4.3 KitKat factory images: Bug fixes galore, new Dialler app
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    Help Constant reboot

    My nexus 7 with cm 11 nightly started constantly rebooting tonight. It stays on for about a minute and reboots to the Google screen. Tried safe mode and it reboots. Tried wiping and reflashing but when I go to wipe data/factory reset it reboots as well. I didn't flash a new nightly or update any...
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    Help bbc iplayer - new zealand

    My sister has just come back to live in the UK from New Zealand and now wants to install BBC iplayer on her Nexus 7 bought in New Zealand but it will not allow it. Anyone know how to do this please.
  12. mrryanthai

    Root what's the best rom?

    I just rooted my Nexus 7 yesterday and using SlimKat it seems really sluggish like trying to open up an app it seems to freeze a little bit then it delays then it opens. thanks
  13. Italo

    Help Is my screen going bad?

    A couple of weeks ago the image on screen of my tablet started tearing. Here's a picture I took with my phone: http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/cptcrunch/2014-05-25205509.jpg. Screenshots taken from the tablet look normal. I've tried a factory reset, but the problem persists. So, I think...
  14. mrryanthai

    Root can't install Nexus usb driver Win7

    I want to unlock my Nexus 7 but I can't install the usb driver.Any suggestions?
  15. saltire

    Root ART late starter

    Better late than never I guess, just switched to ART and its definitely given my old N7 a kick start. Haven't found any of my apps that aren't compatible either, apart from xposed but can live without that on the tab. Feels like it did when it was box fresh 👍 Slight issue with ROM and...
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    no native LDAP account

    I have a Nexus 7 running Android 4.4.2. There doesnt seem to be a native LDAP account built in. On my Samsung Galaxy II phone (4.1.2) and Galaxy Tab (4.4) there is a LDAP account in Settings - Accounts, which are part of the factory build. Can anyone tell me why this is and if I can enable it...
  17. Dabitz

    Root Upgrading to Kitkat / firmware?

    I was trying to upgrade my original N7 to KitKat Liquid Smooth but installation failed. Is there a system/firmaware upgrade I have to do first (like I had to to with my Note 3) before being able to install a KitKat ROM? I have been running Paranoid for a very long time. Thanks for the advice...
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    Help speakers not working after digitizer repair

    I repaired my cracked digitizer and now the sound doesn't work in any apps but works for notifications and alarms. The pogo pins were transferred and all the ribbon cables look fine. Help!
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    Help 2012 n7

    Hi all As I work away from home and I'm away for 10 days at a time, the apartment that I rent has a HDMI TV and has a USB port but the USB port doesn't support video I fill my nexus up with moves and other stuff when I'm home and was just wondering instead of watching them on my nexus would a...
  20. g01851

    Root Choppy mp4 video?

    I tried copying a couple of .mp4 videos to my (new to me) N7 2012. The videos play, but they are very choppy, looks like it's only showing like every 5th frame. The vids are in 720p, and average 800Mb each. I'm running the latest Tamasek's Unofficial CM11 with Franco Kernel #48 if that...
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    Help Nexus 7 (2012) wont turn on

    Hi, my Nexus 7 now wont turn on. When I try to turn it on Google appears in white and will just stay there. I can get the option for recovery mode and restart bootloader but they dont do anything, if i choose recovery mode Google in white comes on and "No Command" below the android robot on his...
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    Help How to get male UK voice on Google Now?

    Title says it all really!!! I've downloaded the high quality male UK voice and changed it in text to speech settings. However Google Now search still uses the stock female voice. So my question is, is it even possible to change the voice to male? Many thanks.
  23. johnnyl1111

    Root multirom question

    so i have been messing around with multirom. in recovery it allows you to make a backup of your secondary rom but i cant seem to figure out how to restore the backup for the secondary rom. the option is not there. only backup. any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Chromecast

    I have a completely stock N7 (2012) running newest release of KK (4.4.2) If I buy a standard Chromcast dongle and stick in my TV HDMI socket can I mirror my tablet screen to it? Yes / No ? Hopefully I don't have to root just to do this and go for custom ROM stuff ? The option to cast video...
  25. g01851

    Root Looking for custom ROMs

    Just purchased a refurb N7 (2012) 32Gb Very comfortable with rooting/etc, just wondering what ROMs are out there that are well liked, and well maintained/updated. I plan on doing the following soon after receipt: 1) installing TWRP 2) Rooting 3) Nandroid Backup 5) trying out other ROMs...