* The Official Google Nexus 7 Thread *

Steves1982 · 22 Nov 2012 at 12:52

Has anyone had Wifi range problems with theirs?

I lose wifi signal if I leeave the room my router is in but my wife has a Nexus 7 and hers is ok all through the house.

Also if I put my Nexus next to the router I get 2/4 signal bars where as she gets all 4.

Finguz · 22 Nov 2012 at 15:05

koooowweeee said:
well just swapped my usb port because it was broken and i must say its very easy.

my son is now one happy boy (and me)

http://www.ifixit.com/Device/Nexus_7

i used the above guide. but for anyone who follows this guide and is only changing the usb port or the head phone Jack you don't need to pull back the heat shield back and unplug the speaker. you can just put the speaker to one side. if you pull the heat shield back it bends the copper and it doesn't go back straight. so you will not be able to rma if you ever need to. i couldn't rma because the battery had died and couldn't charge it up and reflash back to stock.

Could you share where you ordered the replacement USB port from?

Never mind, just saw you purchased a broken N7 from Ebay.

koooowweeee · 22 Nov 2012 at 16:39

Finguz said:
Could you share where you ordered the replacement USB port from?

Never mind, just saw you purchased a broken N7 from Ebay.

i looked everywhere for them i couldn't find any so had to buy a broken one.

someone did suggest to me that i should get a old phone or something with a port on and un solder one and put it on the nexus.

koooowweeee · 22 Nov 2012 at 18:56

anyone know of any tv catch up app that works on the nexus?

is there any app that i can stream kids programs as iplayer doesn't work

tom_e · 22 Nov 2012 at 19:30

koooowweeee said:
anyone know of any tv catch up app that works on the nexus?

is there any app that i can stream kids programs as iplayer doesn't work

tvcatchup works but you have to download the apk from elsewhere.

koooowweeee · 22 Nov 2012 at 19:32

tom_e said:
tvcatchup works but you have to download the apk from elsewhere.

does that work with most apps that are unsupported. tried with car game but it never worked.

Crafty · 22 Nov 2012 at 19:47

iplayer should work fine, IIRC you dont even need flash for it now.

koooowweeee · 22 Nov 2012 at 19:52

it says its unsupported. ill find the apk

iplayer works. just need to find a apk for tvcatchup

Skeeter · 22 Nov 2012 at 21:31

Theres a couple of ways of enforcing supported devices. Some apps simply wont work on certain devices or versions, so its not possible to get those installed, however there are other apps that will work, but they just put a block on being able to download them from the Play store to certain devices. If you can find the apk elsewhere you can install them.

Steves1982 · 22 Nov 2012 at 23:48

What is the RMA process for a device not purchased directly from Google?

WOMBATWILSON · 23 Nov 2012 at 03:28

Skeeter said:
Theres a couple of ways of enforcing supported devices. Some apps simply wont work on certain devices or versions, so its not possible to get those installed, however there are other apps that will work, but they just put a block on being able to download them from the Play store to certain devices. If you can find the apk elsewhere you can install them.

Its in the play store now

Si. · 23 Nov 2012 at 08:58

I've got a bit of spare cash so was thinking of picking up a Nexus7 Today (bit of an impulse buy).. problem is I can't find an store selling the 3G version.. just the non 3g.. is there anywhere I can just walk into and buy one rather than having to order online?

tom_e · 23 Nov 2012 at 08:59

Nope, only available from the play store at the moment.

Buckster · 23 Nov 2012 at 09:04

and not in stock either

3g for an extra 39.99 is a bargain compared to other tablets

Si. · 23 Nov 2012 at 11:48

That's a shame.. not sure if I want to get the non 3g version..

Montala · 23 Nov 2012 at 12:28

I am in the same position, and would really love to pick up a 3G version sooner, rather than later.

I seem to recall someone mentioning on here a few days ago that the Google Store should have them in stock again in about 3 weeks time (i.e. before Christmas).

Was that just idle speculation, do we know, or has it actually been confirmed anywhere else?

Also, wasn't the first 'batch' they had sold out literally within minutes of being available, which could presumably happen again, I suppose?

Thanks!

adolmino1 · 23 Nov 2012 at 13:58

delete

Si. · 23 Nov 2012 at 15:33

Well.. took the plunge and on an impulse bought the nexus 7.. can anyone recommend some good free apps?

rahularora1 · 23 Nov 2012 at 15:46

adz7777 said:
can anyone confirm flash (adobe) working on 4.2 and which browser please?

i read somewhere only firefox beta works but not sure...

just need to know if flash works with 4.2 before i buy...

i think flash doesnt officially work with 4.2 but i hope there is a way around it.

hi yup just tested - apk from xda http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763805 followed by firefox beta https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox_beta&hl=en

works fine!

mrgubby · 23 Nov 2012 at 16:05

Just got my £25 voucher code from ASUS, it only took two weeks to process......

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