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The "I just got my Nexus 7!" thread
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- nexus 7 (2012)
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Droid_Genius
Android Enthusiast
How are some people getting them from stores lol? I cant find a single retail here with one so i ordered it Tues and tracking says I get tomorrow
Congrats Droid_Genius, I guess that makes you smarter than me.:vroam:
godsdragon
Android Enthusiast
Got my nexus today from Google Store... Took only 3 days to ship... I asked questions about warranty and or a phone number to call for tech support but got no answers yet. I am sure they are flooded with work... Anyone here know about Asus warranty? phone to call?
Need a swype app, downloaded Nuance Swype beta but I don't see it on keyboard... whaa whaa...
Thanks...
Need a swype app, downloaded Nuance Swype beta but I don't see it on keyboard... whaa whaa...
Thanks...
If you have the swype beta, then you need to enable it first. After that you will see a keyboard icon in the status bar when you are typing and you wwill be able to choose swype from there. If you want a long term swype solution you could try Flex T9 as it as nearly identicle to swype and produceed by the same company.
FlyinHawaiian
Lurker
Just got my N7 today and, WOW!!! Amazing interface, love the widgets, love the silky smooth UI. For my first android device ever (coming from Apple), I can't believe it took me this long to get an android device.
William T Riker
Android Enthusiast
Staggers
Well-Known Member
Ditto, and I got mine yesterday afternoon.
Also figured out that the best way to increase battery life on a Galaxy Nexus is to get a Nexus 7
Well. I'm new to android and therefore new to here.
Just thought I'd share my experiences for what its worth (and practice typing on here!)
I came from having iPhone 4s and iPad 1. I still love my 4s and not a lot will change about that but I realised I hadn't even picked up my original iPad in 6 months almost!! And so I heard about this and thought I'd give it a go. I hate the bulkiness and heaviness of iPad
Well I'm staggered. I love android so far. I love the functionality and being able to set things up the way that works for you. I love love the portability of this thing also. I'm a girl and it fits in my handbag!!!!!
There are people who are saying its no competition to the iPad. However I'd disagree, I certainly think its competition to the original. Much faster and less laggy. I simply couldn't afford anything else either so I think it has such a wide appeal.
I've had no problem sharing my data between devices with the aid of Google etc. Luckily I've always used Google for my docs/email etc so that really makes life a lot easier I think. I have my bookmarks from my phone, my laptop and my iPad all in one place.
The voice thing blows siri out the window for accuracy and doing things. I like siri humour but very limited here in the UK.
My only negative so far is apps. As I said I'm a girl and I like my aesthetically pleasing apps etc. The important ones are OK but iOS wins hand own on the level and prettyness of apps hands down.
Ive spent the last two days straight on this thing and I'm in love. Most of all its the size and its so comfortable to hold to read etc.
To sum up : I've sold my iPad!!!
I'm looking for tips and tricks now.
Also can someone tell me what all this rooting nonsense is?? Is it like jail breaking ?? Sorry for being dense but so used to iOS for the last 4 years.
Byeeeee
Just thought I'd share my experiences for what its worth (and practice typing on here!)
I came from having iPhone 4s and iPad 1. I still love my 4s and not a lot will change about that but I realised I hadn't even picked up my original iPad in 6 months almost!! And so I heard about this and thought I'd give it a go. I hate the bulkiness and heaviness of iPad
Well I'm staggered. I love android so far. I love the functionality and being able to set things up the way that works for you. I love love the portability of this thing also. I'm a girl and it fits in my handbag!!!!!
There are people who are saying its no competition to the iPad. However I'd disagree, I certainly think its competition to the original. Much faster and less laggy. I simply couldn't afford anything else either so I think it has such a wide appeal.
I've had no problem sharing my data between devices with the aid of Google etc. Luckily I've always used Google for my docs/email etc so that really makes life a lot easier I think. I have my bookmarks from my phone, my laptop and my iPad all in one place.
The voice thing blows siri out the window for accuracy and doing things. I like siri humour but very limited here in the UK.
My only negative so far is apps. As I said I'm a girl and I like my aesthetically pleasing apps etc. The important ones are OK but iOS wins hand own on the level and prettyness of apps hands down.
Ive spent the last two days straight on this thing and I'm in love. Most of all its the size and its so comfortable to hold to read etc.
To sum up : I've sold my iPad!!!
I'm looking for tips and tricks now.
Also can someone tell me what all this rooting nonsense is?? Is it like jail breaking ?? Sorry for being dense but so used to iOS for the last 4 years.
Byeeeee
Atma
Extreme Android User
Welcome to the forums SuziBrad. :ciao:
Check the sticky for Tips & Tricks.
I've never owned an Apple product but yes, I think rooting is like jailbreakiing. It just gives you more options and more control over what you can do with your android device.
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Deleted User
Guest
Rooting is exactly like jailbreaking. I've owned a number of Apple products as well - just like jailbreaking, it simply provides root level (administrative level) access to the system.
Unlike jailbreaking, though, Android has less restrictions on what a root-level user can do with the OS, so you have even more flexibility than a jailbroken device. Plus, Android allows root apps in the regular Google Play store, so they're more widely available.
Atma
Extreme Android User
I take that back. I owned an Apple IIE and an Apple IIC.
Probably before some of you were born.
Several Staples stores started selling them yesterday. Had two 16GB left this morning, managed to get one.
Not new to Android by any means but this is the first tablet I've ever purchased. I guess I have the issue with the glass but it's so incredibly minor I honestly wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't read about it online. Need to find a decent case for it now that isn't insanely expensive.
I'm running home in a few minutes to get mine. Stoooopid UPS guy left it on the front porch and it is going to rain.
CrackBaby
Android Enthusiast
I'm running home in a few minutes to get mine. Stoooopid UPS guy left it on the front porch and it is going to rain.
Yaaayyy!!! That you got it, not that it's going to rain.
martingroso
Member
I'm running home in a few minutes to get mine. Stoooopid UPS guy left it on the front porch and it is going to rain.
:S hurry up!. Anyways, I'm glad you are finally getting your N7!
candroid11
Well-Known Member
I just got mine, but it won't connect to my family's wireless network. I'm not sure what the problem is. It just says "authentication problem"
Claghorn
Android Enthusiast
Maybe you have MAC address filtering turned on and forgot about it? Took me a while to remember I had done that.
candroid11
Well-Known Member
My dad set up the network so I don't know. But I don't think there is filtering because I connected my phone and laptop without having to submit the mac addresses
Yeah, saved from the rain. Unboxed both with no issues, quick check for any lifting of the screen came back fine. Plugged them in and activated. They should be charged and ready to go when I leave work.
Congrats on getting yours. I hope you figure the Wifi so you can play with it.
martingroso
Member
Awesome, I wanna see some photos
(PD: Looks like there are some 16GB nexus 7 in stock at a nearby Staples, I think I'll get one today 
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