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[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] marcusjt:
Suggestion: Three more Q&As

Q: Can I unlock or root for the first time without wiping my device?

A: No - see http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2440913

Q: Can I backup my device without unlocking it (which would wipe it if it's the first time - see previous Q)

A: Yes - see http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1420351 for how to perform a backup/restore over ADB or use a toolkit which makes this easy for you, e.g. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2389107

Q: Will I receive OTA updates if all I do is root the device?

A: Yes - but SuperSU is recommended if you want to preserve root (it has a fix which must be manually enabled in its settings), see http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2450139
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] opticaldh:
how to install an update?

I am on Jss15q right now, rooted, custom kernel and stock ROM.

I tried to update to jss15r by flashing the stock recovery and installing through adb sideload, but it failed. I had downloaded the update file from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2380113&page=3.

Is it necessary to flash the stock kernel in order to install this update? if yes, can anyone show me how flash stock kernel without losing my data?

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] fradbari:
Hi, i would like to buy the nexus 7, but i'm worried about the battery life!

Where i can find some battery usage screen for understnd the consumption?!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] rotibakar:
Check out this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2381370

Btw, why is the 2nd gen Nexus 7 called Flo?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] kakataditya:
i have a nexus 7 2012 should i buy nexus 7 2013?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] perp21:
i have new nexus 7 (2013) and old nexus 7, and i could say to you that battery doesn't have any problem in new nexus! buy it...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] BTT8:
My N7(2013) is rooted and has TWRP installed for custom recovery. Do I need to revert back to stock recovery in order to update to stock 4.4?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] TaintedByte:
Nope you can even flash a 4.4 ROM through TWRP if you wanted.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Hero746:
Is it possible to set an image as your lock screen wallpaper in KitKat? I just sideloaded it last night and haven't found any options for it. There aren't any articles about it online either.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Dennis Zhu:
Thank you. this thread helped me a lot
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Norcalz71:
Sorry for the noob question, first nexus device.

picked up a 32gb nexus 7 last night, have not done the software ota yet. Is there any reason to NOT update to the latest ota? Does it break/limit any ability to root/flash/go back to out of the box stock?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
Nope, but to sideload the ota you must not be rooted. It does not affect all the things you said tho :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Norcalz71:
Excellent, thanks.

Since I am not rooted at the moment, is it necessary/preferable to root prior to updating and then update via sideloading? Or just do the OTA and then root and flash (to whatever else I want to try) after the OTA is done?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
Tbh in my opinion what you really should do is unlock the boot loader if you haven't done so already. No point rooting before, you will lose root and you cannot sideload with root. FYI unlocking the bootloader you lose all user data.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Norcalz71:
10-4, thanks. As noted this is my first nexus device (coming from atrix/gs3/gs4) so in the past, software updates have broken the ability to root/unlock bootloader/etc.

So hopefully I understand correctly, but for this case I should

1) unlock bootloader with current version 4.3 prior to OTA

2) root (rooting and then unlocking bootloader will remove root so just do it after the unlock?)

3) update/flash/etc

Does unlocking the bootloader on the nexus 7 prevent OTA updates (just get the 4.4 image/zip and flash rather than OTA) or will they still come through like normal?

Sorry for the confusion, my past experience all involved devices where doing the software updates might limit your future ability to root/unlock/flash/etc so I want to make sure I don't back myself into a corner where something that I MIGHT want to do becomes impossible. It's my understanding that the nexus devices are wide open in that regard and I could always go back to out of box original state, but just want to confirm that.

Thanks for the help.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
No it doesn't prevent OTA's, what prevents OTA's are custom Recovery's and ofc custom ROMs. Can't root until you unlock bootloader. Also doesn't matter what android version you unlock the bootloader as it has nothing to do with the android OS in a sense.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] banboy:
Nexus 7 2013 , kitkat 4.4 anyone ? and netflix issue on N7 4.3 ver

so I've got my new 2013 nexus 7, and my issue now I haven't updated to 4.4 cause 4.3 OS and UI is also quite good and enough for me but the problem is I can't open netflix and is this common issue and the only solution is to upgrade to 4.4 ?

and also if I may ask, do you guys found any problem with your nexus 7 since you've updated to kitkat 4.4 ? that's the reason I haven't updated to 4.4 with my nexus .

please need your assist and guidance guys.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] L3van:
my device is rooted and has TWRP installed,

should i revert back to pure stock and update via OTA,

or just install cleanROM (KRT16S) ?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Tyrone981:
Question about Kernels.

If I'm running a custom rom with a custom Kernel and want to flash a different rom that runs with the stock kernel, do I need to reflash the stock kernel as well? Or will doing a wipe before installation get it back to the original kernel? Or, I made a back up of the tablet as soon as I rooted it, before flashing anything. Can I restore to that back up?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Bogdacutu:
Some ROMs come with a preinstalled kernel, but in general if you want to go back to stock kernel you'll need to flash the stock boot.img (you should be able to use your backup).

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Give the OTA a try even with root and TWRP, it worked fine for me
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] TTAndroidGuy:
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[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Entropia666:
Hi all,

a stupid question: where did the "Settings" button go? The one I was used to with my Galaxy SII... Now looking for an application settings has become more complicate!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] R1_:
I was goin to reply at related thread but bein new member I have to ask only in general threads. Pls help me with my search. Hard lookin for TABLET UI for last stable CM 10,2 release. Does it exist? Thx u
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] fradbari:
Hi, for the low volume bug of nexus 7 (audio buzz), there are some solution?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
To get the application settings: settings > apps and it isn't complicated as it's the same process (just saying)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] millicent:
hello,

my device is still on JB 4.3, build JSS15R, rooted and twrp 2.6.3.1 recovery.

I first downloaded the posted otas attempt to flash them in sequence but failed all the time. I said would wait for official ota notifications. It finally arrived today Straight to 4.4.2.

the tablet rebooted in twrp and just waited there. I rebooted and no version change.

how should I go about updated this thing?

thanks

nevermind, it's been solved already
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bog3nator:
How do you boot directly into the recovery if a soft brick happens?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
Hold power and the down button and then choose recovery
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] ed_istheword:
Voice Calling solutions?

I don't actually have a 2013 Nexus 7, but the answer to my question is kind of the deciding factor for me getting it right now.

What solutions are out there for voice calls from the LTE version?

I know the easy ones, like Google Voice through GrooVeIP/Talk atone (which won't be supported come May), and buying a Skype number (which I'd like to avoid), and that the Nexus 7 can't make GSM calls. Those aren't really what I'm looking for, if I can avoid it.

So, what's out there? I'd need to be able to make/recieve calls to regular phone numbers, preferably the same number I'd receive texts at.

I understand than Synman's GwT ROM uses SIP calls, but I'm very unfamiliar with how that actually works.

I don't have the tablet yet and don't know anyone willing to let me mess with theirs, so I can't really try anything myself. I'm really relying on those out there willing to share some insight.

Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bog3nator:
Is there anyway to prevent the tablet from checking for updates if your just stock rooted?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
No android checks for updates on a frequent basis. I don't know if this is a mod or hack that allows that tho. I haven't heard of it :confused:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bog3nator:
OK, but if I am running a stock rooted ROM and a ota is pushed it will not auto install will it? That is what I am concerned about.

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Twrp won't flash an ota. Download stock rooted and flash it through twrp. If tarp doesn't work try cmw
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
It will automatically download and I think it will automatically install once the phone is turned off and back on again but its a nexus you should want to update it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bog3nator:
Yea I was going going to but I didn't want it to install itself and brick my tab.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
Why would it brick?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bog3nator:
No idea lol. Never had a nexus so some of this is new to me
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
It won't brick if you haven't rooted you can update normally
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bog3nator:
I am rooted with stock and Franco kernel with trwp recovery
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
Look on Google there are instructions that show how to update to 4.4.2 if rooted but I think you will have to flash back to stock kernel. But if you don't mind losing data nexus factory image.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bog3nator:
Cool thanks. Just didn't want it to try and update itself when rooted and someone go wrong. I don't mind upgrading myself
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] cobyman7035:
does the FHD have IR blaster for TV remote?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Bogdacutu:
No
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] nokiagye:
Hi I am searching days for

Kernel's with sw and gamma but I found only the faux and 4-5 more for 4.4 without gamma if you have any link please post thanks

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And I can't find any mod any solution about the screen sensitivity
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] darkcrimson:
Lockscreen Maximuze Widgets

Hi Forum members. I have been trawling for an answer for this for the past few days and was hoping one of the gurus from this forum could help out please.

Is it a limitation that you CANT maximize widgets on a AOSP lockscreen for the Nexus 2013 Wifi only tablet?

- I cant seem to swipe down on my lockscreen widget to expand it (which i can on my HTC one)

- I can't get Gravity Box to force enable Maximize Widgets on lockscreen either :(

I am using SinlessROM v3.2.0 | KitKat 4.4.2.

thanks again.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Tony556:
I have a Nexus 7 32gb LTE, and I have a few questions about it's battery life compared to the other N7 devices.

I used to have a 16GB WiFi, and the battery life is MUCH better than the LTE's, is it because of the radio and/or storage size? If so, is there a way to make it so it'll have the same life? As stupid as that sounds. Could disabling the radio help? As when I tried with the 4636v2 app, there wasn't much change. I run the newest CM (deb) nightly every day, and I'm about to flash 12-30-13. (My birthday's nightly)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
Yes it's because of the radio, if you really want better battery life put it on aeroplane and enable WiFi.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] PhilipTD:
Did you try Dash Clock?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] darkcrimson:
Unfortunately that is what I am using right now. And I can't get my widgets to maximize. :(
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] zulu657:
Can't install Google drivers for Nexus 7

I'm having a bit of a problem here. I have a new 2013 Nexus 7 that I am trying to unlock & root before I use it. Problem is that my computer can't find the driver & won't recognize it. Did a search which advised me to use the Computer icon on the desktop to install the driver, My computer does not have a Computer icon on the desktop. Help was not much help, as it said to search online or ask a friend?????

No problem with my Galaxy Nexus or Google edition S4. Those worked fine. I'm a bit stumped here.

TIA

Larry
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maLWScgXflk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

This video should help :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] zulu657:
Nope, no joy. I have been there before. This computer is on Win 7 & doesn't have a device manager like I am used to. I can list the devices and it shows up like in the video. Options are toubleshoot which gives me the same result I had in my previous post. Ordinarily I m used to seeing something like Load From Disk, which is not an option. It will search online but no driver found.

I downloaded the Nexus drivers zip folder but have no option to use it. Weird stuff going on here.....
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Pandae:
Windows key with Pause/Break. The link to Device Manager will be in the top left.

Be sure to click View in the top row, then "Show Hidden Devices" and delete any phantom Android devices that might be installed. I would suggest unplugging your N7, deleting anything in Device Manager that might be the drivers, then plugging it back in. Windows should start to install the drivers, and you can point it to the drivers you downloaded (extract the zip first!). If Windows doesn't prompt you and puts something in, you can still "Update" the driver in Device Manager.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
Take a screenshot oh show your device manager looks. Plug in the device and right hand on that and then take the screenshot. Just so I can see what I'm working with
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] zulu657:
Got it partly sorted using the reply from the previous post by Pandae. Found the Device Manager & it shows up with Android Device and an exclamation mark. Using the Latest USB Driver win.zip, It installed some drivers but stopped because it couldn't locate the Android Bootloader Interface. I don't seem to have this one anywhere. There was also mention of an Android Composite Device Interface in one post that I don't have either.

It appears that these are part of the adb sdk, which I downloaded & installed but not in there on mine.... I have been lurking for some time, trying to read & learn as much as I can but it seems I am way over my head on this one.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
I don't know what going on tbh installing the drivers shouldn't be that difficult. I don't really know how to help here :(
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] zulu657:
That is kind of what I thought since nothing seems to say much about that. I have installed drivers for lots of things before & never had this much trouble.

Maybe I will delete & re-install the adb sdk since on one thread the android driver was shown to be in there. A bit strange because most adb instructions say you only need adb & fastboot.

Thanks for giving it a try.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Pandae:
That single driver .zip from Google should be all you need. Unplug your N7, delete all Android-related devices again, boot to the bootloader (hold down Vol Down when powering up), then connect it and see what gets installed.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Dark_Eyes:
how much internal memory available to user in 16gb version?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
12.55 GB
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Dark_Eyes:
Seriously? Version android, rom?

Отправлено с моего Nexus 7 через Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
That's normal the OS needs be in there and the pre installed apps. All android versions have been like that but I know for sure 4.2 4.3 4.4
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Dark_Eyes:
Of course, I know about it. I'm talking about what I hear different versions of memory available to the user. I have 11.94 on pa 4.3

Отправлено с моего Nexus 7 через Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
That didn't really make sense but I think your asking does different ROMs take up different amounts of memory? Well when I have been custom ROMs its pretty much the same if my memory serves me right.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] zulu657:
AMAZING!!!! That worked! Thank You! Now to get the proper path to make my re-installed adb package work properly.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] thijsoost:
Recents

When I have an app on my screen, and push the task (/recent apps) button, it sometimes closes the app and it's not in the recent apps list. When I close all the apps and push the button again, then I see the app that has closed.

Weird problem, noticed it after the Android 4.4.2 update. Anyone having the same problem?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
That minor glitch has been there since 4.3
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] xgreedx:
sir does the 'mother of all ad blocking' script will work flawlessly in the nexus flo? thanks. just asking i dont want to use any tweak scripts just ad blocking :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] M@c|-|oR:
Not connecting to PC (anymore)

It's either I'm blind, or this didn't happen to others, or it's not answered in this thread.

So, I have my Nexus 7 for a month or so, and it did connect to my PC automatically. It's not unlocked or rooted (planning to do that soon)

Yesterday, I was trying to transfer some comics from friends laptop (WIn 8). He first tried connecting through a USB 3.0 port, it didn't work, after that it could not connect through any of his USB ports. So, the comics ended up in my USB stick. :)

This morning i attempted to transfer them from my laptop (Win 7), and it did not connect. I downloaded the USB drivers from HERE. It didn't work. Windows update doesn't find the drivers either.

I am stuck. Any help will be appreciated. :good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Pandae:
First, with your N7 disconnected, go to Device Manager. Click View at the top, then select to Show hidden devices. Delete any and all Android devices you see, and any "Unknown" ones. There's probably something Windows half-installed.

Then get the drivers from here. They work with most any Nexus device, including the two Nexus 7 generations. Extract the files, plug in your N7, and you can point Windows to that folder. If Windows installs a driver anyway, you'll need to go back into Device Manager and "update" the driver for that device.

http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] M@c|-|oR:
Thanks, mate. Problem solved, using your advice, as well as my stubbornness

:D
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Pandae:
Great! :good: Glad to be of help.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] icrazy:
What kernel would work with stock rom that will allow me to use 3g modem ? (installing that kernel will stop me from receiving OTA updates?)

Thank you in advance.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] adamtan:
quick question guys.

What are the implications of unlocking bootloader? Is it necessary to unlock for rooting?

I know if you unlock Sony Xperia's BL, you will lost DRM keys, which effectively loses Bravia/X-reality etc.

How about the N7?

TIA!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Cares:
I guess this would be the best place to ask...I've seen other complaining about this issue but could not find a proper fix.

How do I copy files to my Nexus 7 from my PC? I tried USB debugging on/off, MTP vs PTP, different cables, etc. None of these toggles seem to solve my problem. I get an error "You do not have permission to create this item" from Windows 7. I have the same issue with my camera Canon 7D.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Methanoid:
OK so I finally found a thread that explains that FLO is the product name of the N7 2013 but what is DEB and LINARO... Most are listed in Rom thread headings and I'd really rather know than guess ;)

I did look.. But you get hundreds of hits but not explanations!

EDIT: So, DEB is LTE N72013 =- Linaro?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IceKreem:
Linaro is a type of speed optimisation if I recall correctly and yes deb is the LTE version nexus 7 2013
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] ThatGuyWithTheBowtie:
So I recently got my N7 and I'm wondering if I should upgrade to 4.4.3? Is it worth it? Will I be able to root/unlock the bootloader on that version? I'm still on 4.3.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] meteors2313:
Yes of course you can. I updated mine to 4.4.4 and then rooted and everything is working perfectly fine.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] ssenemosewa:
Absolutely worth it. In fact, I updated my N7 to 4.4.4 with no problems. Very stable and bug free so far.

Of course I lost root after the update but rerooting was simple and problem free.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] ThatGuyWithTheBowtie:
Thanks! I'm updating now. By the way, is there a thread on how to root this new update?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] ssenemosewa:
The latest Nexus Root Toolkit should do it for you. The XDA thread is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] LinearEquation:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6k4rCaMPSQ8 unlock the bootloader and flash a root zip. Learn a few commands and you won't need to rely on tool kits.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] ThatGuyWithTheBowtie:
The video demonstrates how to root and unlock the bootloader on 4.3. Will it still work on 4.4.4?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] pelago:
Hello,

I've just got a Nexus 7 (2013) Flo and have some suggestions/corrections for FAQs.

I suggest adding a new question regarding whether we lose warranty status if we unlock the bootloader, and if warranty status can be regained by relocking.

On existing questions:

I assume that Android 4.4 has the same issue as 4.2/4.3, but it would be good to update the above answer to make it clear.

-Jesco-'s thread hasn't been updated since August 2013 and the thread was closed. Maybe link to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2379797 instead?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] popozao:
Clean install

How exactly do you do a "clean install"? Is it just a factory reset or is it wiping certain partitions? If the latter, which ones? It seems like it's more than just wiping data, cache, and Dalvik cache. But what is it? Do you have to relock the bootloader?

I flashed a custom ROM for the first time some weeks ago when I first got this tablet (so it was in factory state), but now I'd like to try a different one, and I'm a little stymied by all the different advice on how to prepare to flash it. Most people say to do a "clean install," without saying exactly what they are doing.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] keiidavid:
Nexus 7 Version

Good day people, I just bought Google Nexus 7 16Gb on Asus Store last night,Before buying I asked the Asus Staff if it's the 2nd gen (2013 release) and she said yes. I want to maximize it's capabilities so I plan on tweaking the device.

I've done some reading (not much though) and saw that there are different kinds of Nexus 7,

There's the 1st Gen, the Nexus 7 LTE, 2013, etc.(not sure about the others).

1.) So I want to know which one of these I own.

I'm also confused about the term "FLO". how can I know if I own "flo"?

Next is, I asked the staff if it's already USB OTG compatible and she said no, but base on this part of this Q&A

seems like there's Nexus 7 version with USB OTG compatibility or my Nexus 7 can have USB OTG?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] farmerbb:
The "flo" model is the Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi only model, without the SIM tray on the side.

Yes, the Nexus 7 supports USB-OTG but in order for it to recognize flash drives or other mass storage, you need an app like Stickmount.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] keiidavid:
Thanks for the reply,

anyway I just want to clear things out,

I've been tweaking other android devices before but flo's process kind of confuses me.

on my android device Skyfire 2.0 a clone copy of Karbonn Tinatium S5 and Blue Studio 5.0 S

The process runs like this

1st. Root Device,

2nd. Install Custom Recovery

3rd. (Optional) Make a Nandroid Backup

4th. Install tweaks or Flash roms,

but while reading here I come across different tutorials also that thing about unlocking bootloader,

so can anyone clear the exact process I have to follow?

The instructions on how every step is done are fine, I can backread on that, just the exact flow of steps I should follow if I want to install a custom ROM,

Thanks in advance