The "I just got my Nexus 7!" thread

[Unforgiven]

Good point, many apps will need an update to jellybean, although at least the SDK has been out for a few weeks now.

The kicker of it all is that in general the apps work fine, but something the devs set in the play market or the SDK has them shop up as incompatible.

 

[andoird213]

The kicker of it all is that in general the apps work fine, but something the devs set in the play market or the SDK has them shop up as incompatible.

This is probably one of the biggest annoyances. I've side loaded apps like Boid on to my tablet and they run fun, but can't be downloaded (and therefore can't be updated) in the Play Store.

 

[Unforgiven]

This is probably one of the biggest annoyances. I've side loaded apps like Boid on to my tablet and they run fun, but can't be downloaded (and therefore can't be updated) in the Play Store.

Well, that's the good news with it being a Nexus and not some cheap knock off (not saying your is, just seems to be very few quality tablets out there). They gave 6,000 away to devs at IO so they should have a major head start in updating stuff. Also, this is probably the largest table release on Android outside of the XOOM and the Fire, so their should be plenty of incentive for the devs to get on board.

 

[andoird213]

Well, that's the good news with it being a Nexus and not some cheap knock off (not saying your is, just seems to be very few quality tablets out there). They gave 6,000 away to devs at IO so they should have a major head start in updating stuff. Also, this is probably the largest table release on Android outside of the XOOM and the Fire, so their should be plenty of incentive for the devs to get on board.

Absolutely more support than other tablets out there. Only thing is is that it has a DPI unique to any other android device...tvdpi is what I think its called...which means they'll have to develop for it specifically

 

[Unforgiven]

Absolutely more support than other tablets out there. Only thing is is that it has a DPI unique to any other android device...tvdpi is what I think its called...which means they'll have to develop for it specifically

That true, but I think if there was wide-scale app incompatibility we would have heard about it by now from some of the original 6,000 folks that got not only the N7, but a GNex with Jelly Bean as well. Also, there are thousands of folks running JB roms as we speak. Will you or I come across an app or two in our library that doesn't show, sure. I just don't see it being a major issue as it wasn't for me when I got the GNex with ICS (JB for the N7) and 4.74" 720p Super Amoled display (unique DPI on N7).

 

[andoird213]

That true, but I think if there was wide-scale app incompatibility we would have heard about it by now from some of the original 6,000 folks that got not only the N7, but a GNex with Jelly Bean as well. Also, there are thousands of folks running JB roms as we speak. Will you or I come across an app or two in our library that doesn't show, sure. I just don't see it being a major issue as it wasn't for me when I got the GNex with ICS (JB for the N7) and 4.74" 720p Super Amoled display (unique DPI on N7).

100% agree

 

[Goirish3]

i just picked one up from sams club,and theres no camera app. This is my first tablet, so maybe im off but i dont understand why it wouldnt come with a camera app

 

[andoird213]

i just picked one up from sams club,and theres no camera app. This is my first tablet, so maybe im off but i dont understand why it wouldnt come with a camera app

Because there's no rear facing camera! Google doesn't assume you're going to take pictures of yourself, and I can't say I blame them, I don't understand it either, but I posted this only about 5 posts ago...it allows you to launch/use the front camera. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...3-1p-foRHQZo9w4Og&sig2=NmEOAY4T8q4Znknp3_0oIQ

 

[Rxpert83]

Have you ever seen peopple with ipads try to use it as a camera?

They look ridiculous.

:banghead:

 

[Goirish3]

haha, i was just looking to show my grandparents how it has a camera on it. i wouldnt actually use it to take pictures.

any suggestions for receiving texts on it ?

 

[William T Riker]

Google Voice

 

[andoird213]

Google Voice

+1

 

[Markg]

Is everyone giving a full charge before turning it on? How long is it taking for the light to go green (or whatever it does)?

 

[Deleted User]

This is just a tremendously nice size. Super portable.

Only disappointment so far is I didn't notice that the radio isn't dual band, so I can't use my 5 GHz Wifi network - only 2.4 GHz. Not awful, but it's too bad.

 

[Claghorn]

Got mine about an hour ago, very little done with it other than plug it in since it didn't have enough power to do anything other than shut itself off. Initial impressions so far:

The tape on the box really is hard to cut (at least with a dull pocket knife), but I didn't have any other problems that some of the unboxing videos seemed to have.

No rattles or raised edges on the screen. It all appears to be in one piece.

The texture of the back really is different. My fingers seem to get almost a "fuzzy" vibe from it (kind of like a peach).

The thing that will make me crazy is that the "back" and "menu" buttons on the screen are on the opposite sides of the screen than the same buttons on my phone (since they aren't hardware buttons, I wonder if there is an app that can swap the positions? .

 

[Unforgiven]

Got mine about an hour ago, very little done with it other than plug it in since it didn't have enough power to do anything other than shut itself off. Initial impressions so far:

The tape on the box really is hard to cut (at least with a dull pocket knife), but I didn't have any other problems that some of the unboxing videos seemed to have.

No rattles or raised edges on the screen. It all appears to be in one piece.

The texture of the back really is different. My fingers seem to get almost a "fuzzy" vibe from it (kind of like a peach).

The thing that will make me crazy is that the "back" and "menu" buttons on the screen are on the opposite sides of the screen than the same buttons on my phone (since they aren't hardware buttons, I wonder if there is an app that can swap the positions? .

Some of the first mods for the GNex were for the soft buttons so I am sure they will rapidly be ported over to this. Check out the GNEX ATR sections if you want a preview. Different colors, drop shadows, additional buttons. They really changed everything.

 

[ValY2J]

Just got mine about 20 min ago! Very solid so far! Im happy!

 

[Zuk]

I got mine on Friday and am very happy with it.

I totally understand the no rear camera thing, I think it's silly on tablets as well. The one thing I'm missing is being able to scan QR codes. I've searched the play store and the only compatible thing I've found is QR generators.

Do you think I'd be able to scan QR codes if I sideloaded a QR code app?

Thanks.

 

[Unforgiven]

I got mine on Friday and am very happy with it.

I totally understand the no rear camera thing, I think it's silly on tablets as well. The one thing I'm missing is being able to scan QR codes. I've searched the play store and the only compatible thing I've found is QR generators.

Do you think I'd be able to scan QR codes if I sideloaded a QR code app?

Thanks.

Doesn't google goggles do QR codes?

 

[SAberDroid]

Status just changed to DELIVERED!!!! Called my office at my apartments to make sure the UPS guy dropped it there after reading my note, and they did!!!! Will have the nexus goodness in about 2 and a half hours!!!!

 

[thabends]

Got mine this afternoon. No raised screen edges!!!.....Until an hour or so of gaming. Popping up all down the left side now. Returning.

 

[pappabacon]

Just got mine, haven't opened it yet.

 

[VeNoMzRevenge]

Got mine this morning.

Had some other user email address on it. Totally different than mine, I logged in with the correct email, and it seemed to be fine.

I tried to call google about it to see what was up, but their customer help line is flat out off. They are not taking any calls.

 

[Zuk]

Doesn't google goggles do QR codes?

It does, but I can't install it via Play on my Nexus.

 

[thabends]

Got mine this morning.

Had some other user email address on it. Totally different than mine, I logged in with the correct email, and it seemed to be fine.

I tried to call google about it to see what was up, but their customer help line is flat out off. They are not taking any calls.

Yeah, what's up with that? Did they just give up? I think they're realizing how widespread and expensive these issues are going to be to correct.