Google Nexus 7 Thread - Part 2

[raidorz]

Google Nexus 7 Thread

So, just start this thread here first. What are your thoughts on the tablet? Are you going to get it? How are you going to get it? After buying, will there be restriction on Google Play store?

SCREEN
7” 1280x800 HD display (216 ppi)
Back-lit IPS display
Scratch-resistant Corning glass
1.2MP front-facing camera

WEIGHT
340 grams

MEMORY
8 or 16 GB internal storage
1 GB RAM

BATTERY
4325 mAh (Up to 8 hours of active use)
CPU
Quad-core Tegra 3 processor

SIZE
198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm

WIRELESS
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
USB
Micro USB
OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

FEATURES
Microphone
NFC (Android Beam)
Accelerometer
GPS
Magnetometer
Gyroscope

Note: Bringing in the Nexus 7 directly from Google Play Store should not cost more than SGD$380. It is up to you if you want to buy from resellers charging from $400-$500.

Owners of the Nexus 7:
1) Computeron - 16GB
2) lorettatay - 16GB
3) lemonn - 8GB
4) catzombie / sketzombie - 8GB
5) jermx9 - 16GB
6) jabooni - 16GB

i had compiled it for easy viewing. (waiting for my n7)

For singapore release date, still unknown (hearsay: Sept or Q4 of 2012)

Registers your n7 by hishouken
Just called Asus - Yes, our Nexus 7 has global warranty coverage. However since N7 has not launch in Singapore, servicing will be "slower" because they will have to procure parts from their global office. Secondly, they checked my serial number & confirmed there is warranty for my unit. The serial number can be found on the box under "SSN". Mine starts with "C60K.....". Lastly, you can register your device with Asus at vip.asus.com.

Search under "Eee Family", you should find "Nexus 7" there. I have just registered mine.

Promotion/Promo Code/Offers
- by athir13en
[vpost] Get MORE Value with UOB Credit / Debit Cards!
10% off for UOB card holder~~

DBS Cards Promotions - Shopping Online | DBS Singapore
--- 5% off international shipments rates
--- US$10 off international shipments rates for first-time customers

Valid till 31 December 2012.

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how to get $25 credit by patrickgoh
1.Make factory reset.
2.When you get to the screen to enter Google account skip it.
3.Uncheck all the check-boxes in next screens.
4.Now when you got to the home screen, go to settings.Under Wireless and Networks click more.
5.Click on VPN, Add VPN. Now the Nexus 7 will ask you to define security (Pattern,Password,PIN), Define whatever you want.
6.Click again Add VPN, and enter this definitions:
Name: SuperFreeVPN
Server address: superfreevpn.com
and click save.
7.Now click on SuperFreeVPN,for username enter:free, and for password go to website superfreevpn.com and look for VPN Password.
8.Click Connect. If connected successfully you will see key icon in notifications.
9.Go to Settings, under Accounts, click Add Account and choose Google. Enter your username and password, if everything is OK you will get to screen that will ask you to enter credit card to Google wallet to receive 25$ credit.
10.While you using VPN you can download Google Books, Google Magazines, Google Movies.

- by lordlad0
u only need to switch on vpn when downloading the books and the single movie you got in google play....all the rest of the stuff you can access without vpn...

- by spell
For those asking, I did not see any expiry for the 25 credits but I did read somewhere can only till 2013 jun to redeem

How to get the $25 Google Play credit outside US for Nexus 7 - just.yoga

As for the $10 prepaid credit in wallet (root)
via ykeen
[FIX] Google Wallet Outside US - xda-developers

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(Required VPN, switch off all location functions)
Enjoy content from Google Play (limited time)
Movies, Music, Magazines & Books


where to find by jittery
just launch the app "play movies & tv", NOT GOOGLE PLAY APP.

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For S/P and/or casing, can look for
Spock/adix82 or look around in this thread
http://deluxeforums.hardwarezone.com.sg/68956238-post2218.html

- adobe flash.apk file via LordKuroda
Just download the adobe flash.apk file and install yourself. Flash works for me.
Link's here, Working Flash Player APK - xda-developers

 

[raidorz]

Reserved for updates.

 

[hwzadmin]

This is a continuation thread, the old thread is here

 

[spyderpiggy]

Have screen lift issue after using it for about a week? Should i bring it down to the service centre and get it fixed? Or should i just live with it? Doesn't really stick out that much, just that if apply pressure on the left hand side can see ripple effects

 

[martin]

I have inserted my micro sim, does n7 automatically use wifi or do I have to set anything to prevent it using mdata unless there is no wifi?

Btw, mt micro sim comes free with my m1 fibre bb, it has a 1gb limit right? Which is not a lot which is why I have to make sure my n7 uses wifi whenever it's available.

 

[Garrison]

Hi, for those who bought from Google Play store, how did you pay when the billing address ask for a US address?

For BH Photo, it is listed as a 4G tablet. Will it work with local 3G services? Thanks.

 

[BiG_FisH]

Hi, for those who bought from Google Play store, how did you pay when the billing address ask for a US address?

For BH Photo, it is listed as a 4G tablet. Will it work with local 3G services? Thanks.

1. http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/71268718-post1.html

2. Yes.

 

[charmingaladdin]

Anyone knows the shipping charges for the N7 from BHPHOTO.COM?

 

[mlwang]

Hi, for those who bought from Google Play store, how did you pay when the billing address ask for a US address?

For BH Photo, it is listed as a 4G tablet. Will it work with local 3G services? Thanks.

The 4g is not lte, in case you thought you are buying a lte tablet.

 

[martin]

Anyone knows the shipping charges for the N7 from BHPHOTO.COM?

i was charged 2kg based on volumetric weight although the actual weight is less than 1kg. after the promo discount, i still paid usd 8.45 for shipping.

 

[autumm]

Anyone knows the shipping charges for the N7 from BHPHOTO.COM?

Shipping from bnh to your freight forwarder like hopshopgo or comgateway is free as it is within the US. After that can cost about 15-16usd to send to Singapore without any discount.

 

[buzzmario]

how to do a bavkup in n7? there is not itune le?

 

[martin]

Guys, what are your must-have apps?

 

[lunarsong]

I have inserted my micro sim, does n7 automatically use wifi or do I have to set anything to prevent it using mdata unless there is no wifi?

Btw, mt micro sim comes free with my m1 fibre bb, it has a 1gb limit right? Which is not a lot which is why I have to make sure my n7 uses wifi whenever it's available.

U hv to toggle between WiFi and 3g manually, very easy once u get the hang of it

 

[DeSond]

For those who got the 32GB version, is 32GB enough for u?

 

[martin]

U hv to toggle between WiFi and 3g manually, very easy once u get the hang of it

At the moment, whenever I'm home, I will go to settings, under mobile network, I disable mobile data. Then if go out, no wifi, then set to enable mobile data. Is this what you mean by toggle? Or the re is a better way?

 

[kennyboy]

At the moment, whenever I'm home, I will go to settings, under mobile network, I disable mobile data. Then if go out, no wifi, then set to enable mobile data. Is this what you mean by toggle? Or the re is a better way?

When wifi is activated, mobile data is not used. But if u wanna save battery then u should put to airplane mode then activate wifi. Because even if mobile data is disabled, cellular connection remains aka sms/phone network.

If battery is not a concern then just simply switching on/off wifi will do. You can use apps like Llama or wi-fi matic to automate such actions if you are lazy/forgetful - I know I am.

 

[kennyboy]

For those who got the 32GB version, is 32GB enough for u?

It's not like there's an option for more.

But at least we have usb otg option.

 

[Audiology93]

For those who got the 32GB version, is 32GB enough for u?

Just nice I'm currently left with 3GB

 

[martin]

When wifi is activated, mobile data is not used. But if u wanna save battery then u should put to airplane mode then activate wifi. Because even if mobile data is disabled, cellular connection remains aka sms/phone network.

If battery is not a concern then just simply switching on/off wifi will do. You can use apps like Llama or wi-fi matic to automate such actions if you are lazy/forgetful - I know I am.

So I don't have to disable mobile data, as long as there is wifi, it automatically uses wifi? Then that's good.