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nexus 7 (2012)

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    Help N7 2012 16Gb wifi bootloader loop

    After spending a few hours searching the forum, I have found a few similar instance. However, none of the solutions worked. I have 16GB Nexus 7 2012 model Wifi only. I am stuck at the Google load screen. I used the Nexus Root Toolkit (NRT) to load the Google driver and unlock the bootloader...
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    Nexus 7 2012 wont turn on

    i've had my nexus 7 2012 for about 2 years now, and now the device won't power on. I've tried almost everything(except new battery). I'm just wondering if there is anything more i can do before I resort to buying a new tablet. Oh and my computer recognizes the device as "unknown device". :(...
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    nexus 7 (2012) to my rca tv)

    Just wondering if there is a app I can get that will let me plug my nexus into my tvs' usb port an have it be connected. I want to watch netflix an stuff on my big tv but I dont have a xbox or anything. Thanks
  4. drewwalton1921

    Root [OFFICIAL][RECOVERY] Cannibal Open Touch v3.0 Alpha Builds (latest: Alpha 9)

    Cannibal Open Touch 3.0 Alpha 9 Disclaimer: While we try to test our work as much as possible, it is always a possibility that something could go wrong and screw up your phone. We are not responsible for any damage that is done to your device, either directly or indirectly, as a result of...
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    Any $50 Tablets Comparable To Nexus 7 (2012)

    So, my son dropped our Nexus 7 (2012) and I have been tasked with fixing it. yes, I bought a digitizer and bezel, and I have watched / read how to fix it, but I am pretty sure I will make it worse than it is now :confused: So, just in case my repair job goes as badly as I expect it to go, are...
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    Help Encryption won't start

    Trying to encrypt my Nexus 7 to save time/issues when Lollipop OTA lands. 2 users, both with pin codes, but after starting encryption device shows an android image then just boots back up. Does anyone have any ideas? Put it into airplane mode to ensure no new data would be written...
  7. Rxpert83

    Nexus 7 2012 to get 5.0 Lollipop

    This is pretty shocking, but we're getting the OTA update! :D :party: Source: Expect it in the coming weeks
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    Help Putting Apps into folders

    [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]More often than not, when I try to put an app or web page within a folder, the folder moves out of the way in order for the app, etc, to go in it
  9. systemofadown

    Root N7 seems to have Died !!!! :(

    My N7 started randomly rebooting out of nowhere a couple weeks ago. This went on for a couple days - then it crashed with a terrible sound coming from the speaker... Now it powers on, but just sits at the Google screen. After a minute it goes black then right back to the Google screen. It...
  10. fullbloodedmut

    Root nexus buts to twrp,no o.s

    i have a buddy that says he bricked his nexus 7 2012,he can boot into twrp,but he said he must of erased the os,he tried wugfresh and deleted all drivers mentioned,but the nexus wwill notshow up on two diff. comps and evan a mac.anyone has a suggestions,he leaves in orlando n im in tampa,so as...
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    Help Migrating game data problem?

    When I first got the Nexus both me and the missus used the same account where she reached level 50 on Candy Crush, I've now created a new user account for her but how to move her progress across? We don't use FB or anything like that so the solution will need to be device based. :confused:
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    Help Nexus 7 Update from 4.2.1

    OK, so here's my predicament. I recently acquired a refurbished 2012 Nexus 7 tablet from Walmart online. It was sold saying that it was a Wi-Fi only tablet, but it has an empty data roaming triangle where the bars would normally be - which leads me to believe that it's actually the 3G version...
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    Root Nexus 7 failing to boot into Android

    Hi all, I have an issue with a Nexus 7 2012 Wifi tablet not booting into Android. The issue occurred after the tablet prompted the user to install an Android OS update. The user went through with the update, and seemingly the update failed at some point. The bootloader is locked, and USB...
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    Root ***Rooted...Need help with Bootloader, Roms & Overclocking***

    Hello to everyone who is seeing this..I am new to Android modifying and need help..I have already rooted my Nexus 7 (2012)..now I wanna customize it..I need help with unlocking the bootloader, changing the rom, kernel and overclocking..I have found a lot of info and help in the threads on...
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    Help Syncing bookmarks with Chrome on Laptop

    I am unable to sync the bookmarks on my laptop with bookmarks on my Nexus 7. I have added a folder in bookmarks on my laptop but when I show desktop bookmarks on my Nexus 7 the new folder is not displayed ? If I make changes to the desktop bookmarks on the Nexus 7 they are not reflected on the...
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    nexus7 error message Unfortunately the system UI has stopped

    I am brand new to this forum. I have given my Gen. 1 Nexus7 to a friend who is hospitalized. He reports he now gets the error message in the title. The screen is black so he cannot click on anything. The Nexus is fully charged. He has not re-booted it. I think he keeps it plugged in all the...
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    Root Please help me root Nexus 7 2012 4.4.4

    Please help me! I need to root my Nexus 7 2012 with KitKat 4.4.4. I'm trying to do it without a PC because my USB cable busted... I tried TowelRoot but it wasn't supported so I came here for help.
  18. nickdalzell

    Root Tried out Android L unofficial port

    Thanks to some talented developers over at XDA and an app called MultiROM, there is a means of using the Developer Preview of Android L on the 2012 WiFi only Nexus 7, and I've had time to use it today to see what has changed, and I must say it has revived interest in both stock Android as well...
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    Root Downloaded APK File Incorrectly Installed - Problem?

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    Last Ditch!

    Any ideas for getting an NEXUS 7 to start. The battery did go flat so I have tried leaving it to charge for minutes, hours and days, pressing the power and volume keys for hours (literally using elastic bands to try over night) in various combinations. I have checked the battery...
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    Help nexus 7 wrong fav icon?

    I've noticed that my fav icon is not displaying properly when I open a new tab. now it's stuck on Facebook fav icon. prior to the google chrome update I just got it would show Facebook fav icon on every tab. after the google chrome update I thought it was fixed till I noticed it on new tabs...
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    OTG Experiences with the Nexus 7 stock ROM

    As you probably know the stock Nexus 7 (2012) has no inbuilt support for OTG in the kernel but the USB hardware supports it very well, even powering portable HDs. For reasons I won't bore you with my N7 has remained stock (but rooted) so OTG options were fairly limited: Nexus Media Importer (no...
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    Help Surfing on Nexus 7

    Nexus 7 owner clear my doubt. I am planning to buy it for surfing internet and watching movies. My question is will pc websites open same as they open on pc. Previous i had a 480p display tablet and pc websites won't open as i want. Nexus7 have a 720p display so i guess sites will open as on...
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    Root Lost Media after Rooting and Restore with Wugfresh Toolkit

    I rooted my 2012 Nexus 7 (4.4.4) this morning using the Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit v1.8.6. I backed up my device using the toolkit. The "Backup Virtual SDcard" option wasn't available to me as the device needs to be wiped first if running 4.4.4. Too bad, as according to the toolkit, this backup...
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    Root Stuck in Bootloader with no OS O_o

    My Nexus 7 was freezing, restarting, and getting stuck in the logo screen. I eventually did a factory reset in setting while charging and that didn't go well, booting failed. :( Now, I'm stuck in Bootloader with no OS. Fastboot and recovery "adb sideload" are working, but my Lock State is...
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