Google Nexus 7 Thread - Part 2

[idrinkecoke]

I think Nexus 8 is coming out soon, N7 price has dropped recently.

 

[klavier]

Was having the exact same issue with my nexus 7 1st gen suddenly not able to charge , went to Asus service center and as the warranty has run out, Asus CSO told me that to replace the motherboard or battery (which they claim is the root cause) will cost me ~$300 or ~$120 respectively.

Thank goodness I didn't bite the bait as I have manage to rectify the problem without spending a single cent !!! Apparently , this is a known problem which is affecting many Nexus 7 users and google has recently ack the fault and looking at the cause of the problem .

Google Nexus 7 slow charging issue reported by users, potential fixes put forward

For those having the same issue and has no warranty left on your tablet, can try the following (if you want) which solve the problem for me.

1 - Turn off tablet

2 - Remove the back cover

3 - Disconnect battery connection

4 - Remove the micro-screws to the speaker and the micro-USB charging port/headphone jack unit.

5 - Disconnect the micro-USB(charging port) connector from the ribbon

6 - re-seat and reconnect all the connectors.

Got this from google product forum and it worked for me. What I also did was to use a small eraser to gently rub and clean the connector from the charging ribbon.

Note that this is taken from google product forum and should be perform at your own risk .. but it did help me save $300

Hi, did anyone else try out this method? I had the same problem with the tablet for last 6 months but had been using the plug in plug out method which worked until 2 weeks ago.. Is it risky to take out and clean the usb port?

 

[human_shieldz]

Hi, did anyone else try out this method? I had the same problem with the tablet for last 6 months but had been using the plug in plug out method which worked until 2 weeks ago.. Is it risky to take out and clean the usb port?

Never and i don't wanna risk not putting it back properly and then catch fire while charging lol. Once this tablet die on me, i'll never get another one made by ASUS anymore lol. Maybe its my lucky but up till now, all the ASUS retail stuff i have have some sort of issue. Their mobo and graphics cards are good but same can't be said for other things.

 

[human_shieldz]

I'm sure the default apps and the os will eat up few gb away. But since it runs in Android stock, it will take up much lesser compared to those with additional interface installed, eg HTC sense.

You'll never get 32gb full la, even without the OS and all, i think just like PC the filesystem itself would probably have eaten 1 or 2gb.

 

[enfant]

guys i'm looking to buy a 3g nexus 7 32GB from store. any idea which challenger branch sell it? also, is it using micro or normal sim? also, can it use any apps to make phone calls?

 

[etoilebiscuit]

guys i'm looking to buy a 3g nexus 7 32GB from store. any idea which challenger branch sell it? also, is it using micro or normal sim? also, can it use any apps to make phone calls?

its a micro sim, i haven't download any app to try calling but there is no inbuilt mic

 

[kennyboy]

guys i'm looking to buy a 3g nexus 7 32GB from store. any idea which challenger branch sell it? also, is it using micro or normal sim? also, can it use any apps to make phone calls?

Want to make phone calls better buy Samsung tablets.....or one of those phablets.

 

[sgmem88]

anyone try Android L on Nexus 7 2012??

 

[kennyboy]

anyone try Android L on Nexus 7 2012??

Try only try unofficial port. Even the official preview is so unstable, not worth the effort until officially released.

 

[trento]

Hi, did anyone else try out this method? I had the same problem with the tablet for last 6 months but had been using the plug in plug out method which worked until 2 weeks ago.. Is it risky to take out and clean the usb port?

Tot can charge wirelessly? Need USB?

 

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Anybody want n7 2013 tpu case free?
I got 2 extra.

Interested pls pm me

 

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My amazon bought n7 got touch problem liao,

Every time got phantom touch so frustrating.

Nexus 8 faster come ley.

 

[trento]

My amazon bought n7 got touch problem liao,

Every time got phantom touch so frustrating.

Nexus 8 faster come ley.

N8 likely made by htc. Shd be better

 

[ah_cleo]

selling my 3G+wifi.. anyone interested? full box with working imei but no warranty.. $150

 

[diamantz]

mine too. phantom touch problem.

 

[RadEoNic]

looking to trade in my 32gb nexus 2012 to a 2013 version

anywhere willing to take it in?

 

[iron2000]

Hi, did anyone else try out this method? I had the same problem with the tablet for last 6 months but had been using the plug in plug out method which worked until 2 weeks ago.. Is it risky to take out and clean the usb port?

I just tried it and it works!
Can't find any small cross screwdriver for the screws inside and had to use a penknife to unscrew.

Anyway now it remembers how to charge again.

EDIT:
Lasted 1 week plus than not charging again.
Just opened it again to redo the steps.
Note that theres a flap to lift up before taking out the usb+audio jack part, see step 12 here:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nexus+7+I-O+Assembly+Cable+Replacement/9925

Missed that the first time.
Now charging again.

 

[DXMachina]

Just got my hands on this awesome tablet (late to the party I know). However, it can't seem to detect my supplementary SIM card (tied to a number but can't receive calls) which I normally use for my tablets. Normal SIM cards work fine.

Anyone knows how I can solve this please?

 

[ykeen]

Just got my hands on this awesome tablet (late to the party I know). However, it can't seem to detect my supplementary SIM card (tied to a number but can't receive calls) which I normally use for my tablets. Normal SIM cards work fine.

Anyone knows how I can solve this please?

u meant ur multisim doesn't get any 3G/4G connection?

Probably your APN settings wasn't detected so you might need to key in the APN setting manually.

Yours is the 2012 version? Because the 2013 version is here

 

[DXMachina]

u meant ur multisim doesn't get any 3G/4G connection?

Probably your APN settings wasn't detected so you might need to key in the APN setting manually.

Yours is the 2012 version? Because the 2013 version is here

Hi ykeen, yes I'm using a multiSIM for my N7. Mine is the 2013 version, but your link doesn't seem to point to any APN settings? I found this link: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/71799566-post7741.html but this is for the 2012..tried to enter these APN settings but still can't work.