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nexus 7 (2013)

  1. M

    Root Rooting Help (N7 2013)

    Hi John, Thanks for moving the thread, anything that helps get the right people, I am for it. The Nexus is not rooted. If that is necessary to do this, I am up for it, if someone can just refer me to a how-to, then I can do that and anything else I should know about rooting. It is a Nexus 7...
  2. Masterchief87

    Magnetic case causing accelerometer problems?

    So I got my 2013 Nexus 7 about 5 months ago. I managed to find the 32gb wifi model in like new condition for $150 with a MOKO case with magnetic screen cover. At first I thought that the auto wake up feature was great but in the last month I started having an issue with the accelerometer not...
  3. MyLegGuy

    Root How can I root a Nexus 7 on android version 5.1 without a computer?

    I have a Nexus 7 on android 5.1 and I want to root it. However, my Nexus 7 can't seem to do anything with it's micro usb port. Excluding charging. Meaning I can't use a computer to do it. So, are there any methods on android 5.1 for a Nexus 7 that does not require a computer to do it?
  4. Skynet11

    Root TwistedSlim: Unofficial SlimLP

    Skynet11 submitted a new resource: TwistedSlim: Unofficial SlimLP - TwistedSlim: an unofficial Lollipop SlimRom alpha build Read more about this resource...
  5. MyLegGuy

    Help Bluetooth Controller lag

    So, I'm using a wireless controller with Bluetooth to play a game and I get some controller lag. However, for the first 10 seconds or so there is no lag. Then the lag kicks in. If I go to the android home screen thing then back into the app then the lag is gone for another 10 seconds or so. It's...
  6. P

    Help Google Nexus 7 (2013) Charging problems

    Hi. Okay so, my nexus 7 has not been charging correctly recently. I've managed to make it charge by wrapping the cord around the device. But last night, it did not work. According to a guy at my church, some of the charging things (I forgot the name) are probably loose. Also, its still under...
  7. THE ANDROID

    Help Notification Pulldown Lag

    When pulling down the notification bar, the animation is laggy and jerks/stutters. I've used custom ROMs and back on a clean stock 5.0.2 rom but still same issue on all of them. It's hard to believe it's a hardware issue as I never had this annoying issue on 4.4.4. Is this a Lollipop 5.0.2...
  8. TheAmazingDave

    Root Nexus 7 WiFi won't boot

    I have in my possession my friend's Nexus 7. I'm trying to diagnose what is wrong with it. It's a N7 2013 WiFi with Lollipop, probably 5.0.2. I don't know the capacity. Last night, it crashed and rebooted, and then it stuck on the boot-up splash animation. It stuck on it all night, and...
  9. Trukntigger

    Help It's brand new- help me get it right the first time

    In short- sister gives me a little android pad to do what I wanted. I did, so much as to get a real one. Found and bought Nexus 7 2013 at area Walmart new in box on closeout for 129.00 16gb wifi last night. Now is the tricky part. I let it update to 4.4.4 and update base apps. Earlier lurking...
  10. RonaldH

    Face on standby

    A scary event... does anyone have answers please. On my WiFi tab start up screen (the screen which shows up after pressing the power button to accept password) clearly showed a picture of a man at about 50% opacity. How the heck can this occur? My screens are out of the box standard, the tab...
  11. RonaldH

    Help Video Frame Rate

    My Nexus 7 2013 WiFi tablet shows a frame rate for video varying between 20-23 fps on recorded video properties. Is this correct because I get video judder? Can it be adjusted? Thanks Ron Found some answers ... auto adjusts, partly due to high noise in low light capture ... and that there seem...
  12. mranster

    Help All browsers keep FC - Should I Factory Reset?

    Hi everyone. I have a 2013 16G N7, not rooted. I am running 5.0.2, though my problem is older than this version. My trouble is that any browser I use will either crash, freeze or FC many times every day. (I use the browser a lot.) I typically have Facebook open in one tab (I don't like the...
  13. fixed1t

    How To Separate A Nexus 7 2012 Working LCD From Cracked Touchscreen

    After a number of recent questions from Subscribers to my fixed1t Nexus 7 Youtube Playlist asking how I separate a Working LCD on a Nexus 7 2012 from its smashed glued on Touchscreen, I decided to spill the beans. If you have a Nexus 7 with a cracked screen and want to buy a replacement...
  14. K

    Help screen goes black

    Seriously annoying, my screen keeps going black usually in the middle of using chrome , actually firefox too. Happens repeatedly, browser closes and the home screen appears. Any clue? Thanks.
  15. E

    Help N7 1st gen wifi behaving strange

    hi, i have a N7 1st gen running cm grouper 5.0.2 I used to have a previous version of cm on before the issue started. The problem started 1 day for no reason at all. One day it was working the next day it was not, no network config changes happened between it working and failing. The WiFi seems...
  16. K

    How are we goping to solve the choppy video recording in our N7 2013?

    Hi ! Many users have this problem, has anybody found a solution? i mean... (at least in my case) i am not asking for the best quality, it is a table not a camcorder, i am clear with that (in fact the quality is very acceptable), BUT at least a smooth video recording would be desirable...
  17. H

    Help Root Newbie

    All I wanted to do was boost my horrible volume levels on the N7 (2013). Sooo, first I download FauxSound...yeah, first...then I successfully rooted via Towelroot...and I got the SuperSU, Root Checker and Busybox...and this morning I took the plunge and downloaded TWRP...even did an Nanoid...
  18. Jeanne Gold

    Help Bluetooth media audio keeps dropping

    I have 2 tablets: Google Nexus 7 (2013) Google Nexus 7 (2014) both updated to Android Lollipop and 2 headsets: LG HBS-700 Motorola Buds Since both devices upgraded to Lollipop I'm experiencing a regular problem which is growing in frequency: the media sound keeps dropping. In other words, I'm...
  19. L

    Nexus 7 rendered useless

    Hi, hope someone can offer some sane advice regarding my cherished Nexus 7. It's the wifi model, and since I installed Lollipop it has been the biggest waste of time known to man. It wasn't so good with Kitkat but Lollipop has reduced it to a glacial like speed of processing, apps such as...
  20. N

    Help Need to remove app programs

    Need to remove some program apps Every time I power up my N7 I get a list of app notifications, under the 1 Mobile Market heading, that are ready to upgrade. They are: Google Hindi Input, Docs, Google Play Music, Google Play Newsstand, Google Play Books, Google Korean Input, Chrome, Google...
  21. M

    Help Touch here for 23 updates

    Hi all,new to Android and the forums here. Just bought a Nexus 7 (2013) which is updated to 5.02 for about a week now. 2 days ago got a pull down pop up that said touch here for 23 available updates for Gmail,music etc. Didn't want to do all these updates at once so I just put it in sleep mode...
  22. B

    Help Scary happenings going on

    This has happened a couple of times. I have the wifi flo Nexus 7 which is unlocked running stock. I got the 5.0 update a while ago and it started getting stuck at the google screen every once in a while. After being stuck at the screen for 10 to 15 minutes, the device would boot up OK. This...
  23. M

    Help! In need of stock 5.0 recovery in a flashable zip!

    Hello there forums! I am in the middle of an difficult predicament. I have recently broken the USB port on my 2013 Nexus 7, and I currently have it on 5.0. I would like to keep it as a non-rooted stock device, but I have TWRP installed. Since the USB is broken, I cannot use fastboot to flash the...
  24. D

    Help Nexus 7 Screen Flickering/Glitching/Mirroring

    Hi Guys So I just bought myself a 2013 Nexus 7 32GB WiFi, and I'm having some issues with the screen. For no reason it will just start flickering on the bottom half (see the attached video to see exactly what i mean). If i turn the tablet on and off again it just comes straight back. Has...
  25. A

    Help Nexus 7 2013 default email app changed on update?

    Hi is there anyway of using the default email app before the new update changed it so that you are forced to use something else?