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randyest posted:Really? bulls$hit.
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Maker Of Shoes posted:bulls$hit. ThermoPhysical posted:Yeah, but honestly, that's the most believable post I've ever seen on XDA. Ever. This?: quote:I just spoke with a Tier 2 Google rep who told me a couple very interesting things. The first is that a software glitch and screen problem have been discovered in the early run of the Nexus 7s, and that the initial devices that 'got out' are going to have a couple of serious issues regarding wifi, as well as glue holding the screen to the body that, in some cases, is causing the screen to actually lift off and separate from the main tablet. They have recalled most of the first wave, and they already have another run in place that corrects the issues. The devices will still be shipped out next week. For those of you (un)lucky enough to have gotten yours early, you may be in for a nasty surprise.
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Jul 17, 2012 21:04
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I just wanted to check something with you guys about the N7 packaging. I just got my preordered 8GB, and mine looks like the tape that seals the box on either side was opened and then another piece was put over it. Do any of you guys also have 2 pieces of tape? I'm usually paranoid about this kind of stuff for no reason. I'm just wondering what reason there would be to open it and re-seal it, but if other boxes are like that it wouldn't bother me.
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Jul 17, 2012 21:13
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mars posted:I just wanted to check something with you guys about the N7 packaging. I just got my preordered 8GB, and mine looks like the tape that seals the box on either side was opened and then another piece was put over it. It looks like double tape, but it isn't. If you peel it back, you can see there are two different kinds of adhesive on the tape which makes it look like it's one piece of tape on top of the other.
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Jul 17, 2012 21:17
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bull3964 posted:It looks like double tape, but it isn't. If you peel it back, you can see there are two different kinds of adhesive on the tape which makes it look like it's one piece of tape on top of the other. I thought it was supposed to be that sort of tape that leaves a pattern behind as a tamper-proof indication.
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Jul 17, 2012 21:23
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randyest posted:Heh, yes you're right, let me fix that: From all of the things I've heard on XDA just in the past week over the Nexus S Jelly Bean update? Yes. Plus, I could see it have first batch problems. It is ASUS after all.
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Jul 17, 2012 21:26
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kitten smoothie posted:I thought it was supposed to be that sort of tape that leaves a pattern behind as a tamper-proof indication. Actually, I believe you are right. Peeling it back shows an "Opened" imprint on the box.
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Jul 17, 2012 21:30
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Syrinxx posted:Man. I realize it's some kind of mandated "elegant solution" from a very important Google engineering team but gently caress not having expandable storage and gently caress not being able to see your device from your computer. I can't imagine this is a benefit to the consumer at all. Your computer should see it just fine unless you're still using an older OS like Windows 2000 and earlier or using OS X. And if for some reason you find yourself in the 10% of computer users doing one of those there should still be a third party application you can use.
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Jul 17, 2012 21:32
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Official android MTP transfer program for macs: http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
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Jul 17, 2012 21:55
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Good lord, this thing really is everything I've been wanting in a tablet. There goes work productivity for the day.
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Jul 17, 2012 22:08
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According to FedEx, mine is waiting at home on the front porch. Why is it only 4:17 here? This is unfortunate. (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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Jul 17, 2012 22:17
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See the thing about the whole warranty sticker is that even if you knew the serial number, if it fell off your warranty was void. Couple that with how lovely it is adhered onto this tablet and you've got good times™. That's granted its handled Transformer Prime style.
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Jul 17, 2012 22:24
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averox posted:See the thing about the whole warranty sticker is that even if you knew the serial number, if it fell off your warranty was void. Couple that with how lovely it is adhered onto this tablet and you've got good times™. With the sheer volume of people about to get ultra-pissed about it, I'm pretty sure they'll back down on it, especially if it gets super bad press.
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Jul 17, 2012 22:31
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Is that how it's attached on the Infinity? (if anyone has seen one)
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Jul 17, 2012 22:31
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averox posted:See the thing about the whole warranty sticker is that even if you knew the serial number, if it fell off your warranty was void. Couple that with how lovely it is adhered onto this tablet and you've got good times™. Doing a search on this, I see a single instance where Newegg wouldn't accept an RMA of a tablet that was missing the serial sticker and that's about it. I don't think it's fully unreasonable for a retailer to not accept product back that's missing all accompanying documentation. I haven't found anything that states Asus refuses them back. In fact, I found a few cases of the exact opposite (where someone lost the sticker and didn't have the info from the box or warranty booklet) and they still fixed it free of charge because it was in the warranty period. If you are really worried about it, peel it off and put it with the warranty booklet. I'd probably register the product with Asus when you get it as well.
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Jul 17, 2012 22:42
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edit: ^^what he said.
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Jul 17, 2012 22:43
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averox posted:Anyone else have concerns about the serial number sticker? I almost ripped it off because I thought it was just the FCC stuff. I still ripped it off and stuck it to a slice of plastic from the unit itself and stuck it in the N7 box. Are you talking about the semi-clear plastic sticker by the charging port? There is no way that is intended to stay on the tablet. It has a 1/4 of an inch on one side that isn't sticky, specifically for ease of removal.
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Jul 17, 2012 22:45
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stormrider posted:Are you talking about the semi-clear plastic sticker by the charging port? There is no way that is intended to stay on the tablet. It has a 1/4 of an inch on one side that isn't sticky, specifically for ease of removal. Agreed. Mine was barely even stuck on, I doubt they will give you trouble for removing it.
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Jul 17, 2012 22:46
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Shadowgate posted:Agreed. Mine was barely even stuck on, I doubt they will give you trouble for removing it. It sticks just fine, and considerably more legibly to the colorful part of your nexus box sleeve.
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Jul 17, 2012 22:50
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bull3964 posted:It looks like double tape, but it isn't. If you peel it back, you can see there are two different kinds of adhesive on the tape which makes it look like it's one piece of tape on top of the other. Mine was definitely double tape. The two pieces were not flush with each other. I peeled one side off and it definitely looked like the piece under was cut and the other piece put on top of it. I did see the tamper proof message.
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Jul 17, 2012 22:50
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New to android as a whole and I can't seem to find this setting after poking around for a bit. Is there a way to have it go back to the app I was in right before I hit the lock button? Right now it defaults to opening up google now (or just a search bar if I turn off now) and I'm just not sure where to look. Durrr. Swipe down Fatal fucked around with this message at 22:57 on Jul 17, 2012 |
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Jul 17, 2012 22:51
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Fatal posted:New to android as a whole and I can't seem to find this setting after poking around for a bit. Is there a way to have it go back to the app I was in right before I hit the lock button? Right now it defaults to opening up google now (or just a search bar if I turn off now) and I'm just not sure where to look. Swipe down (to the unlock icon) instead of up?
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Jul 17, 2012 22:58
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Fatal posted:New to android as a whole and I can't seem to find this setting after poking around for a bit. Is there a way to have it go back to the app I was in right before I hit the lock button? Right now it defaults to opening up google now (or just a search bar if I turn off now) and I'm just not sure where to look. Hit the third button. In order they are: Back | Home | Recent Apps
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Jul 17, 2012 22:59
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Jul 17, 2012 23:07
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Since there is no more Flash Player for Android and you can't install it on Jelly Bean, is there any way to watch Amazon Instant Video on the Nexus 7 or any other 4.1 device?
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Jul 17, 2012 23:08
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GonadTheBallbarian posted:Is there any way to enable screenshots without rooting it? I can't seem to find the usual option in the settings. Hold volume down + power button
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Jul 17, 2012 23:09
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mars posted:I just wanted to check something with you guys about the N7 packaging. I just got my preordered 8GB, and mine looks like the tape that seals the box on either side was opened and then another piece was put over it. I work for a large multinational company, and there were a few dozen nexus 7's delievered to co-workers on my floor, we checked them out, and all of our nexus 7 boxes had 2 sticky tapes on each side [4 total] from examining my box it doesn't look like the lower one was opened in any way. At least on mine. I'm guessing that there may have been a batch ready for shipment, Q/C discovered a problem and went back and opened all the stock, did a 2nd Q/C pass to double check things [maybe that screen clip problem?] and resealed the boxes. The unit seems great, going to use my $25 credit to buy a few gps apps to test out. The included usb cable is shorter than I'd like but that's not a big deal, I got extras. Now to look at vehicle docking setups, maybe something like a RAAM mount. /edit Regarding the sticker, all of my serial numbers match including the one on the peel off sticker near the charge port. I wouldn't worry about the warranty, when I first booted up the nexus 7, it already knew my gmail account  I guess when you order from play, google links it to your google wallet account as a default. Big K of Justice fucked around with this message at 23:15 on Jul 17, 2012 |
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Jul 17, 2012 23:09
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OnceIWasAnOstrich posted:Since there is no more Flash Player for Android and you can't install it on Jelly Bean, is there any way to watch Amazon Instant Video on the Nexus 7 or any other 4.1 device? Find the apk for it on the net, or back it up from another Android device, if you have one?
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Jul 17, 2012 23:15
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Rohaq posted:You're most welcome! And it's changed since then quote:
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Jul 17, 2012 23:17
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Nexus7 showed up. Screen is beautiful. Unlocked, rooted, DPI160'd; loving it.
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Jul 17, 2012 23:18
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Geared Hub posted:The unit seems great, going to use my $25 credit to buy a few gps apps to test out. Would you mind posting your observations here? I wasn't aware the tablet could utilize GPS without a data service beyond wifi. I hear we can now download google maps for offline use? Has anyone tried this yet and how well does it work? Also, I wonder if they will ever make Mass Effect 3 cases for these things.
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Jul 17, 2012 23:22
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Sharkelberry posted:Would you mind posting your observations here? I wasn't aware the tablet could utilize GPS without a data service beyond wifi. It appears to have downloaded my local area, not sure how far out, without any prompting. I got turn by turn directions to my dentists office.
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Jul 17, 2012 23:24
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ilkhan posted:Nexus7 showed up. What does the DPI change accomplish ? Does it make the tablet use the regular ten inch layout?
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Jul 17, 2012 23:25
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Jerk McJerkface posted:What does the DPI change accomplish ? Does it make the tablet use the regular ten inch layout? Came here to ask this same thing, what?
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Jul 17, 2012 23:28
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Optimus Subprime posted:Has anyone received their $25 google play for their Nexus 7? I got my device in today, but I still am not seeing a way to pay for stuff on the play store.
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Jul 17, 2012 23:31
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Jerk McJerkface posted:What does the DPI change accomplish ? Does it make the tablet use the regular ten inch layout?
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Jul 17, 2012 23:33
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Jerk McJerkface posted:What does the DPI change accomplish ? Does it make the tablet use the regular ten inch layout? how-to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749501 result: 
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Jul 17, 2012 23:36
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Why would you push the buttons to one side? That's awful.
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Jul 17, 2012 23:40
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Because if a device is actually as big as the DPI reports, you don't have 5-8" thumbs to reach to the middle of it.
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Maker Of Shoes posted:Why would you push the buttons to one side? That's awful. That's the way every other Android tablet (with 3.0+) has rendered the home screen. For some reason the Nexus 7 didn't do that, instead uses the phone interface. I really don't like it, I'd prefer the traditional tablet interface. I'm going to try the posted hack and see if I like it, if there's a problem I can always reflash the stock image, no big deal.
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