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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eon_designs:
Thanks for all the replies, very interesting. I know of the Odin approach, very scary and not sure I am up to that task, but really we should not have to do that.

I can understand the carrier wanting to control the firmware release when they stick loads of extra bloat ware on it, bit in the case of the S3 there does not seem to be any?

Seems like a waste of time to the carrier IMHO
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maggot_ff:
Ahhh.. Ok Thanks a lot. And how exactly would one go about to do that? Just flash a different firmware with odin? I think my GF's S3 is has a carrier branded rom, as my phone got official updates a lot sooner than hers. I have no clue about all this stock stuff. I just always root and update when i feel like it. :p She doesn't want me to rooth hers, but she wants to get updates quickly, so if you could just send me a link to a guide or quckly explain in PM i would appreciate it. Sorry for going off-topic. :p
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BarryH_GEG:
It's also different between the U.S. carriers and the rest of the world. In the U.S. the phones get specific model numbers, have their physical radios configured differently, have OEM features omitted (h/w and s/w), and are tweaked to perform differently. Elsewhere it's usually a carrier splash screen and some fairly harmless carrier apps. The SGS3 is the closest to unmolested of any phone offered to date by the U.S. carriers. Other than the swap of Exynos for S4 of course. And Verizon locking the bootloader.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Galaid:
I have recovery.img created with CWM backup. How do I create a flashable zip file so I can return to stock recovery?

I don't want to flash whole kernel/ROM.

Tnx.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hawon:
I know this is a galaxy nexus forum. I am curious to those who owns both galaxy nexus and 7.

I held my purchase thinking it is a blown up and faster galaxy nexus. iPad seemed easier to justify compare to iPhone due to 6 inches of screen difference. 4.7" vs 7"? It wasn't too logical.

However, I wish to have bigger screen to browse web and do some research comfortably in my bed or on my couch.

Are you happy to own both devices or feel like it was a redundant purchase?

Thanks for your inputs.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] akira02rex:
For some it's not a redundant purchase.

For me, though, I already have a laptop, a desktop, and my nexus. What's the point of having a tablet? My nexus and my laptop do everything a tablet can do in my opinion. It's a waste of money on my part - so no I didn't buy one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hawon:
Yeah between my MBP and GN I can get the most done. Its just pain to howl around 15" MBP to do some tasks that a tablet can do.

Maybe I should just save and get a MacBook air or any ultra book that is worth buying.

Thank you for your input :)

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
Mine's coming tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Paddington:
Same here. I have a Samsung Series 9 laptop and a GNexus phone, so there is really no point in purchasing a Nexus 7. I would like to have one, but there isn't anything I could do on a Nexus 7 that I can't currently do on my sweet phone or insanely thin and light laptop. If I had a ton of money sitting around, I would probably get one. As a broke law school student, the $200+ can be spent better elsewhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hawon:
Let me known what you think after you get one.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hawon:
Yeah. The key is ultra thin and light weight laptop. My bulky MBP is what makes me keep thinking of getting a tablet :\

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fortesquieu:
When did you order?? I didn't get any shipping notification yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BrandT90:
No Regrets

Yes, mine should arrive tomorrow. I've been debating whether or not to get a 7 inch tablet for the past year or so, with consideration of getting a 10 incher. Once I got my Galaxy Nexus (a couple months ago), I didn't think I'd be diving into tablet territory any time soon. The price and the specs were really appealing to me so I went ahead and pre-ordered the Nexus 7.

I use the Torque app with an OBDII bluetooth transmitter to monitor information from my car. It turns out there is a perfect spot open to mount a 7 inch tablet in front of my information center on my 09 Honda Accord. This is probably one of the things I'm looking forward to most.

I've also bought a bunch of apps when they were on sale. I go through so many ROMs on my GNex and not all of my apps/games (Shadogun, Deadspace, etc) will run on my phone. This is another thing I'm looking forward to, all of the new apps and games I'll be able to use and play.

I have two friends that own Tegra 3 tablets. One has the TF300T and the other has the Prime. They seemed a little too large for my liking, but the appeal of having a device that's not always connected, therefore reducing battery drain, was a big plus for me. The added functionality of all the tablet apps is also welcomed.

For the price, you can't beat it. I doubt I'll have any regrets with the purchase.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vash1053:
I'm kind of with Steve Jobs on this one, the 7 inch form factor is in too much of a grey area to be worth it. Too small to be big, to big to be small.

That said, $199 is a stupidly good price.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WarbyParker:
Same here. Makes me want to cancel the order and buy at a store to avoid the $20 shipping fees.

I thought the $25 credit would only be available when ordered from the Play store.

On a side note. I picked up the N7 because I want to use it with custom firmwares and kernels.

I can't stand it if my Gnex would crash or drop calls due to a custom kernel or rom. I had that happen too many times on my old Nexus S, when there was the mute bug on some roms, you answer the phone and the other person was muted until you toggled the mute button.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chancy319:
Personally, I can't justify it. I already have a GNex and the Nexus 7 just seems like a slightly bigger GNex. That doesn't mean it's not a good tablet though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] big samm:
Even thought I have a Gnex already I still ordered the Nexus 7... the price was just too good to not buy it!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ringer13:
the girlfriend pre-ordered it for me, cant wait to get it. I have a feeling I will use it more than my desktop computer
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] doctahjeph:
I went ahead and ordered one. Comes tomorrow. I love the 7in form factor more than tge 10 inch tablets. Tge bigger tabblets just seem so bulky and hard to carry on the go. I am selling my nook tablet and laptop to pick one up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] architekt666:
7'' of this sexy screen with jelly butter bean for 199$????

Please there is no discussion sorry.

Who gets it plz come here and tell us how many erections will u have ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrsbelpit:
I have a feeling you will, too. I almost never touch the desktop (I have a GT 10.1) My sister ordered the Nexus 7, so I'll get to play with it anyway.

I'd love the Nexus 7, but I'm waiting for the 10.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
I ordered mine June 29th.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MSigler:
I ordered one. 7" is the ideal tablet size to me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jokerzx12:
I have a Sprint Gnex and my Nexus 7 tablet will be arriving tomorrow. For $199, its a steal. Great for the family!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JoeM01:
I ordered a 16gb model. Should be here tomorrow. Considering my wife and son monopolize the iPad, this one is all mine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zeon45:
I'm going to get one soon, it will be a primary gaming device for me and something to watch Netflix on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BrianDigital:
Mine will be here tomm
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NIK516:
Im gonna sell my ipad 2 for the nexus 7 and just use it for youtube and the internet, calendar.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brmayhem:
Some good points brought up in this thread. I also bought mine for leisure (video watching, game playing, casual web browsing) and also so that I stop flashing on my GN everyday. I've missed some important calls, texts while doing so. I'm fully enjoying mine and I'd recommend it to anyone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Maroon Mushroom:
I'm tempted. Especially at that price. I think 7" is a superior tablet size if it has good battery life.

But I can't help but wait to see what Apple has to deliver as well as Amazon with their new tablets.

It's also not anything I NEED at this point. Although I think this would be an awesome gift for anyone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MikeyMike01:
I used to think tablets were dumb.

Then I got one.

I'll probably pick up a Nexus 7. Hard to beat for the price.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jackslim:
I also pre ordered one the day it was announced. Tracking number says it will be here tomorrow.

I've debated whether or not I would get a tablet for a little while now, but finally jumped on this one.

For what it is you really can't beat the price tag.

I justified it by saying that my primary use for it will be an e-reader but for a little bit more, I still have the option to use for much more
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aerolith514:
I picked one up Friday (16gb). Thing is amazing. It's basically just a bigger galaxy nexus and jelly bean 4.1.1 is fast as all hell.

It's honestly a fantastic device that'll kill Kindle fire sales hands down (if the user has any logic).

Cheap price, amazing product.

-kerman
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
I want one so bad but I have a Transformer TF101 10" with a Tegra2. I also have a Samsung Galaxy 7" from sprint I picked up cheap.

While I love the 7" size for running around on the go, the 10" is real nice for remote desktops and internet browsing. The 7" can fit in a coat pocket or purse, but the 10" always has to be carried.

I really thought about picking up a N7 for the Tegra 3 but I'd lose HDMI out and comfortable remote desktop abilities. I usually use my Transformer for both work and leisure.

Really the HDMI out was the icing. I use my tablet to play my emus on the TV with my Six axis... the N7 wouldn't allow this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] OmgitzFire:
For $199 its very tempting but with my Gnex and MBA there's really no need .

Plus , I have a kindle fire and HTC View both 7inch devices but I never use em .

Maybe sometime in the future I ll sell em both for the Nexus 7 .. maybe ;]

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zolah:
Sold my galaxy tab 10.1 32gb so i could get a nexus 7.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] T-Keith:
Anyone with a 10" tablet get the nexus 7? If so, what are your thoughts? I have an hp touchpad and I would love something with a camera and better game support, but cautious on the screen size.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hawon:
I ended up purchasing it. I walked into ABT to get my MBP serviced and they had one left and got a good deal.

As a previous iPad owner and Galaxy Nexus user, I am still getting used to it. So far, I'm loving it. It is Much easier to use than both galaxy nexus and iPad. I love how I can customize to see all necessary info on my front page (weather, calendar, tasks, and etc).

The biggest plus? Now my Galaxy Nexus lasts good 15+ hours :-)

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] snowglyder:
I got one. I have a Galaxy Nexus and an Acer A500 10" with Tegra 2. The biggest sell for me is having a Nexus tablet that'll be getting the latest updates, $199 tablet with quad core tetra 3, and the $25 Play store credit. Kind of a no brainer really. I like the portability of 7 in tablet. Much easier to type with, play games on, hold for longer periods, and being able to hold it in one hand like a phone is really nice. At first I didn't think having a 7 in tablet would make much of a difference compared to using a 4.65 in. phone, but the screen area is nearly triple that of the GNex. The more I use it the more I can see it as my main device out of desktop, 17" laptop, 15" work laptop, chrome book, 10" tablet, and Gnex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
Not planning to buy it. My transformer already sits around collecting dust and not really serving any purpose. Galaxy Nexus and transformer will do for now and I don't see that changing for me until quad cores are a must need.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Once OnLive starts supporting the N7, I'm sold.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/17/onlive-universal-controller-nexus-7-support-coming-shortly/

I would love for the N7 to become my "Playstation"... is there any way to get HDMI out from the N7? If so, OnLive + N7 could be a killer feature...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] micks_address:
i have one on pre order to. I was worried that it wouldnt be much bigger than my galaxy nexus but i had a play around with a samsung tab 7.0 and i found the screen size to quite acceptable.. there was an ipad sitting beside it in the store and it felt huge in comparison.. hopefully should have it by next monday.. i traded in my ps vita which was gethering dust so have store credit i want to use up.. hoping the official case comes soon as well as i'd hate to drop it etc!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] S2svetko:
I’m probably not going to order one. I previously had a Nook Color (running CM7) and it has a 7 inch screen. The difference between it any my GNex was not that much. I now have an iPad and the additional screen size is very noticeable. If a Nexus tabled w/ a 10 inch screen was released then I would seriously consider getting it if the price was right.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wyattyoss:
I got mine from GameStop back on Friday and I've been using it far more than I though I would. I have a MacBook Pro and a TF101 already, but its much more comfortable to use than my phone for just about everything. I can leave my Galaxy Nexus in another room and not even think about going to check it every five minutes. And the tegra 3 and screen are great.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dumbdroid:
No way....i've already got a transformer tf101g 32gb wich doesnt see much use.

I think its a cool little tablet with a really nice price...but still 7 doesnt cut it, to me.

Now i love the nexus Q too bad is really overpriced.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anton2009:
This is the exact dilemma I'm in because I can't decide between the nexus 7, iPad or transformer. I want a tablet but I want screen space as well!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Henrock11:
Picked one up at staples yesterday..its a great tablet and the $25 play store credit is nice to load it up with games and stuff. I think its worth it for $249 (16gb).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FC1032:
I own the original gtab 7 inch and then snatched a cheap ho touchpad.

While I like the portability of 7 inch, for productivity and actual use, 9.7/10 is better. I don't need to zoom in and out on PDFs all the time. plus its not that much heavier and larger

But the price point of the nexus 7 along with its potential Dev base is very tempting. Might hold out and hope for a larger version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] caplanjr:
I bought the N7 as a replacement for my original GT7. Was tired of paying for 2 data plans. Now, on to defeat the block on the Sensations hot spot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Neomastermind:
I have an iPad 3 to satisfy my iOS needs and my Galaxy Nexus to cater to my Android desires. No room for a Nexus 7.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
I'll burn in hell before I patronize Apple. They lost me as a customer when they started to litigate over everything.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msavic6:
I would get a nexus 7 if I didnt have a tablet already, my Xoom is probably the best thing I ever bought, I use it more then my desktop and games/videos are awesome on it. The battery of a tablet is the best part, I can play games for hours and still have some juice left over while on my phone I cant. Tablets are ideal traveling companions.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
Loving mine so far. Doesn't feel like an oversized gnex to me. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
If I get the money for it soon, I will get it.

Unless a Xoom comes my way for a firesale price.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chlehqls:
Yep, I bought one when JR had a pre-order sale for $234.

Only bad part is that it still shows as backordered and I ordered on the 3rd. Lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] frankdeale:
I use my GNex when away from home, my Nexus 7 at home, and my MBP for heavy production. Each gets a nice workout. What is falling by the wayside is my iPod Touch 2G.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kiffies:
I'm really struggling with this decision- I went to a store today and played around with a demo unit for 40 minutes.

As much as I really liked the Nexus 7, I couldn't help feeling that it was just too similar to my Galaxy Nexus.

To be honest, I think it's easier for most people to buy it and then justify the purchase, rather than justify the purchase before buying it. The guy behind the counter (who clearly had no idea) tried to use JB as a selling point to which I replied I was already running JB on my phone.

I think unless you're going to read a lot of books and play a lot of games it may not be worth it.

Bear in mind I live in Australia so we don't have access to as much media content in the play store as the US, so far we have Movies, Apps and Books and some countries don't even have that! Given that this tablet is largely aimed at content streaming, this is a real tipping point for people outside the US.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wendellc:
I got a nexus 7 a few days ago and I am loving it. I use it at home and work and the screen size is perfect. I like reading and looking at sites on it. I have a transformer t101 and felt it was too big so my son has it to play games. I use my GNex when I'm out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Android The Greek:
I agree 200% I bought 1 yesterday and returned it after an hour. Not only was it to similar to my nexus but many apps were incompatible
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhleong:
The Nexus 7 hit the trifecta for me: battery life, portability, and price. I was on a 14 hour flight last year where they just had the overhead TVs and no power outlets in the seats-- 9 hours of HD video would have been a godsend.

Plus, being a Nexus device straight from Google, I should get to try out the new versions of Android long before they would ever make it through Verizon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhruvraj:
I have a galaxy nexus which I seldom use now - actually not at all anymore at home. Only during the day at work or during the commute

And when I do - it feels small and uncomfortable (though much lighter and with a much better screen than the 7)

Nexus 7 is worth buying just for two reasons -

seldom do you get something so well made at almost the cost price (eventually dirt cheap)

Everyone travels once in a while - and its handy for books and entertainment when you are off to somewhere - much more comfortable than ur galaxy nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sddoty4:
As some have said, for some it may be superfluous, but for me, I find myself reaching for my N7 more often than my phone while I'm at home. It's an incredible consumption device (precisely what it was created for). I browse Currents, watch YouTube and read books and magazines exclusively on the Nexus 7 now. Obviously it's not going to replace my phone due to the hardware limitations (though I have set up Google Voice and GrooVe IP to make calls over wifi), but it's definitely my "go to" gadget at this point.

Coupled with the low cost and the capable hardware, I expect that this tablet will last me at least two years with an incredible value.

Just my two cents.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tyrellcorpnexus:
This is what I have as well
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nxxx:
I have some dead pixels on my Nexus 7. I purchased it from Sam's Club and am embarrassed to exchange it over a couple dead pixels. The pixels aren't noticeable unless they are on a white screen.

Does anyone else have any dead pixels?

Does anyone know how to fix them?

UPDATE:

If you're experiencing dead pixels return the Nexus. I've just started experiencing some bad screen flicker. The second I get back from vacation I'm returning it.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shano56:
I suspect with the gorilla glass, it would be difficult if not impossible to fix. Usually they can be fixed if you apply some direct pressure on the screen, but with the glass, I don't see how that's possible. I would just replace it, dead pixels bug my OCD!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JaSauders:
I too would return it. In the one case where I did get a dead pixel on an LCD monitor on my desktop, I wasn't able to fix it, even with all of the applications out there that flash each pixel a hundred times a second or whatever... I've just dealt with it since I bought the monitor second hand dirt cheap. In the event of the tablet I'd likely opt to replace it.

Does the N7 even have Gorilla Glass?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jermneedscoffee:
I too purchased a Nexus 7 today (just happened to be from Sam's Club as well) and I have a single dead pixel (it's more grey than black though) in the bottom-middle part. It's only noticeable on white or grey backgrounds. I've been running various "dead pixel" transition screens found on YouTube for about 10 minutes so far to no avail. I haven't decided what I'm going to do as to returning it or not.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paul-c:
Dead pixels are a defect. You should have no qualms about returning it. The store will have no problems taking it back, believe me.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jwlou:
Especially if it came from Sam's since they probably have more units... at least my local Sam's Club does. No reason to settle for dead pixels if it bothers you.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsrrr:
No. It has Corning glass with a scratch resistant coating.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ijeff:
No dead pixels on mine but I'm rather unimpressed by the display on this thing. Its a noticeably worse than the new iPad. Not by a little, by a lot. Text in Books isn't that clear when compared to your average Galaxy S III-
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cybore:
I have four stuck pixels that light up blue when the screen is black. I'll probably be keeping it nevertheless as it doesn't have any other problems and the pixels aren't quite visible unless the screen is black.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] colonel187:
Don't be embarrassed, you paid good money for this product and its not right. Take it back.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] switchblade5984:
Agreed, they should be used to dead pixels, they sell TVs!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jermneedscoffee:
In addition to the dead pixel, I've noticed some random flashing in the middle of the screen. I'm not able to do anything in particular to reproduce it, but it's just very infrequent and random. It's only happened twice in the last 4 hours since unboxing it. Needless to say, I'll be returning for replacement tomorrow.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RJA88:
Well the Nexus is barely half the price of the new ipad. And the Galaxy SIII also costs more then twice as much if you don't buy it from a carrier. (or whatever it's called in the USA or Canada) So that's probably the reason the display isn't as good as those 2. :rolleyes:

RJA
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhand1001:
Lol they actually all called it the galaxy siii this time and the epic 4g skyrocket fascinate lol.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shano56:
Corning, gorilla, whats the difference :p corning manufacturs it anyways
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nexus Phreak:
I couldn't find a single dead pixel in my GNX7 so far. It's pretty flawless, with no bezel separation / raised display, leakage and flickering of any kind.

I was lucky. :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kennnny1:
Wow, really? I don't even know what to say to this. Of course not, it's half the price.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] challa3223:
Just got memo today line of dead pixels across the screen.:(
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] challa3223:
Asus memo aka nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] challa3223:
Bought from playstore