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[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
Hi Google Nexus 7(2013) LTE users,

I would like to consider this thread as our place to chat or anything else related to JB - ICS & KK on your Google Nexus 7 (2013) LTE.

Everyone can answer to help others.

This thread is for you.

I need everyone help to keep this thread somewhat sane, report any trolling or flaming and don't respond to it. Use Reportt button for warning Mods ;)

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The Nexus 7 (2013) LTE sub-forum is open, but it's only for Dev thread, not for Questions and Answers. That's why I think that it will be better for you to find one thread where we can concentrate all discussions, problems and solutions for the Nexus 7 2013 - LTE, and together we can help others and share our find ;)​

And don't forget to rate for this thread - Thanks ;)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
Reserved ;)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
Guidebook for N7 2013 LTE

In case you don't have it, it's the Nexus 7 (2013) LTE Guidebook ;)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] the_boo:
i know its a long shot, but it would be awesome for someone to find a way to get gsm phone call support... yes i know i could use voip but that is not very ideal... any ideas? i havent purchased yet, but will soon... would love to see this happen
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Bob Smith42:
Wi-fi hotspot.

Somewhere we need to maintain the status of wi-fi hotspot on various builds, updates, kernels.

Current reports say wi-fi hotspot is available out of the box, but first update kills feature. Interesting.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Alcibiade:
Same for me

let's hope that quith the full Qualcom package in the tablet it will be easier
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] mathieulh:
It does on the US variant. On the EU variant tethering is still there. I would assume this is a deliberate decision from Google. Most likely under the pressure of (control freak) US carriers.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Bob Smith42:
Does this mean there is a different update for US & EU variants? Or, is Tethering setting controlled via Locale settings like US or EU or other?

Are the US and EU variants on the same version?

Does anyone know if we have two (or more) different versions of the same update, or this controlled via locale setting so the US and EU versions can be same while disabling tethering, or some other tricks used by Google?

Many interesting questions. LOL
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] mathieulh:
No idea, most likely the firmwares/updates are different between both variants, so would be the baseband. I am on JLS36C here. I've attached a screenshot of my "about tablet" here
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] McAwesome:
I can WiFi hotspot out of box after taking update no problem here. I'm currently using the T-Mobile Sim.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] bloodletter:
I'm getting told by both Google tech support and Verizon account/tech support that the device cannot be added to a Verizon Wireless account! I've gone into a store, called verizon several times, emailed with them and have called Google and emailed with Google.

It appears it works on Verizon, but Verizon won't let it on their network if they can help it. At the store one of the clerks dropped his Verizon SIM in the tablet and it connected to the network fine.

Right now I'm having my old man pull the SIM out of his tablet that I pay for and just mail me it so I can use this sucker, he doesn't need LTE anyway.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Bob Smith42:
Fascinating. Wonder what version these guys are talking about... ???
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] McAwesome:
Jls36c.sorry image is ****e tried attaching ss from tablet but forum wouldn't let me attach.

There we go.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] duglas:
I got my Nexus 7 LTE today and was going to root it so I could run titanium backup on my 6 week old Nexus 7 and restore to my new one but I was afraid if I rooted it that I might not be able to use the Tmobile service on it..

Any ideas if it will/will not work?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ytwytw:
Can I use Nexus 7 LTE to make CELLULAR phone calls?

not skype, not viber or other voip

It seems that the old n7 3G w/ Tegra 3 chip cant do it

I hope the Qualcomm S4 Pro can give me HOPE!!!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] rtww:
I am in HK and the LTE brand should be 3(1800) and 7 (2600). As US version does not support 2600, can I root it and flash Europe baseband to support both 1800+2600? As the chip should be the same. If yes, I will consider to purchase a US 32G lte version.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] graffixnyc:
Mine arrived today and I'm loving it. It feels so much more solid than the old model. Very solid build quality and for the first time I got one with pretty much zero light bleed :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] brashmadcap:
LTE Root

Has anyone successfully rooted the LTE version and installed a custom recovery? If so how? Thank you!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] RobinD42:
I haven't yet (my shipment was delayed until Monday :( ) but Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit should be able to do it. It's already aware of this model and will download the deb version of trwp for you. It can't do a factory restore yet though since those images are not available yet.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] graffixnyc:
Yes, there is a version of twrp in Dev. Just flash it in fastboot. Also, find supersu that's 1.5.1 or higher and flash in recovery.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Pithism:
Dust under screen

this sucks, i just got my LTE model, and it looks like a have some dust, a small speck, in the middle of the screen and about 2 inches up from the bottom. it doesn't look like a a dead pixel because it doesn't look square enough like a pixel.

Im not sure if its worth it to return it for a new one. It seems like replacements come back with the same issues or it has more problems.

anyone have any advice on what to do?

And also does anyone with lte have this issues heard of others?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] alpine101:
"Originally Posted by brashmadcap

Has anyone successfully rooted the LTE version and installed a custom recovery? If so how? Thank you!"

I used wug's toolkit to root and flash TWRP Recovery. That was from build JLS36C.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] brashmadcap:
Did the same with mine last night; worked like a champ. Running the PACman deb version now. Works pretty good!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] duglas:
Any idea what I can do to get a widget to turn the T-Mobile data on and off? Even better would be a widget for 3g and T-Mobile data.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] endlesstrail:
That's good to know. I want to root as well, but I want to stay on stock recovery.

Any issues with touchscreen sensitivity? Appears there are some users of the wifi only version experiencing issues after flashing the custom recovery.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] alpine101:
Touch screen seems fine to me. It's embarrassingly rapid and sensitive at scrolling Dolphin for example.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sib64:
Some reports about this touchscreen sensitivity seems saying that it have been resolved with the latest update JLS36C
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jongcruz:
What was the point of all that?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jak3z:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=es#razorg

Factory images are up guys, go get them!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ilpolpi65:
factory image razorg ;

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#razorg
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] crazyg0od33:
Hopefully this now means more roms will be released.

Quick question on the root front - if I used Wug's toolkit and selected android 4.*.* any image, can I now just go back and select this factory image when it's added and use the more advanced features, or do I need to go back through the root process?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] LennyXP:
Can someone explain how to flash the factory image without deleting user-data?

Basically just upgrading from previous versions.

thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Ivan93tm:
which rom you want to try ? i will send you via PM the exactly steps you have to do =) and forget about tools until they can support your build version =)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] sk8trix:
I have the LTE version its on build JSS15J I just got it today. The device I bought the donate version of the Nexus 7 toolkit but the build isnt there so I know that is what is causing my issue.

Basically I just want to Flash TWRP so I can later decide what ROM to get. Not really looking at ROMS at the moment its too early for that still I would preffer to be stock but rooted, perhaps a kernel as well. Any suggestions or help is greatly appreciated.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ch55:
Few days ago I trying to install this builds. Unsuccessfully.

Device halted on 'Google' logo screen.

And PrimeDirective says me in PM that they didn't working support for this device yet.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] rifraf1:
I tried the latest version and also had it hang up at the 'Google' logo as well, it appears this ROM is not ready for prime time yet. I will keep an eye on it and hopefully it will be ready soon.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] rifraf1:
LTE sign in time

Anybody notice that it takes a long time for your tablet to sign into the mobile network when using a custom ROM?

When running the stock ROM or a CM ROM after you first boot up or turn off the WIFI radio the LTE connection pops up quickly. For every other ROM that I have tried (there are maybe only 3 to choose from to date) there is a long delay before the LTE network connection happens. I am on ATT by the way, anybody else having this issue?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] martin707:
Hi just got my new N7. The battery seems to be fully charged, but the lightning icon on top of the blue battery icon is still visible. Should I just continue charging it? Is this some sort of a "break in" procedure?

Thanks!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jmone:
I thought the latest build for the LTE was still JLS36C? I have some issues with the screen losing touch on this device but my two WiFi only ones are fine on JSS15R so keen to try later builds on the LTE version if they exist.

Thanks

Nathan
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] sk8trix:
Well I'm using carbon so my build doesn't match that.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Forbidden 403:
Noob query

Hi All,

Hoping someone can solve a couple of queries for me.

The N7 deb will be my first Nexus device so I am confused regarding few things. I am more familiar with samsung and using Odin & CWM to flash roms/kernels/updates/etc.

Queries

If I unlock the OEM and Root it while staying on the stock Kernel, will the device still be entitled to the latest OTA updates from google?

If I update to a newer firmware version via fastboot or TWRP will I lose the TWRP and have to reflash it after applying the update?

If I update to a newer firmware version via fastboot or TWRP will the device get OEM locked again and need to be unlocked or will it stay unlocked??

If I get the OTA update to a newer version will the OEM get locked or stay unlocked?

If I get the OTA update to a newer version will the Root be lost and need to reflash it??

If I get the OTA update to a newer version will the TWRP recovery be lost and need to be reflashed??

Are the current TWRP recovery and Root files compatible with 4.3.1 update that has been rolling out since yesterday?

Can some one provide a link for the latest firmware version (preferably 4.3.1) which can be used to return to absolute stock for disaster recovery (and tell whether stock recovery img and OEM lock is also needed)?

Sorry if some of the questions seem naive and dumb this will be my first pure Nexus and first Asus device so I am not familiar with the particulars. Am unable to test for myself at the moment as my N7 is in transit.

I require root access for most of my apps and also like to be on the latest release version of the software (thats why I am getting a Nexus). Answers to my queries are appreciated.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] User_99:
With unlocking & root only you will get ota's

With Non Stock Recovery you can't install OTA, you can Download, but install woill sjow an error

You unlock bootloader will be unlocked

TWRP is compatible with 4.3.1

If you do not use SuperSU Pro you will loose root after update

It depends how you flash a stock factory Image, but I think you will loose root

Tip: USE forum search next time and read more before posting. All infos still available here...
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Forbidden 403:
thanks for the replies. One last query.

Is it possible to install SuperSU or SuperSU Pro with just unlocked OEM without TWRP. Or to get get Root access custom bootloader is mandatory.?

If that's possible then we can use ADB for nandroid backups while having root acccess as well as OTA updates and that would be nice.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] javielillo:
Yes, I have my rooted Nexus 7 2013 LTE with the stock rom & recovery.

All I have to do to install the root after an OTA update is run the windows software called "Nexus Root Toolkit" > "Launch" button ("Advanced utilities" section) > "Custom Recovery" button ("Boot Temporary" section) ... and then once booted into that custom recovery (it was TWRP? I can't remember what is used for the temporal recovery) I install the SuperSU.zip package I placed in the internal memory of my Nexus7 & reboot.

I have to say that this PC program can root the device with only 1 mouse click but I prefer to do it more manually :P
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] User_99:
You can boot with TWRP without installing it and then you can root via SuperSU. After next reboot you have stock recovery and a rooted device.

fastboot boot recovery.img instead of fastboot flash ......

And you can use adb ti make backup.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jerk_ot:
nexus 7 lte storage 32

excuse me, i have flashed to this factory image and found that my Nexus 7 2013 LTE 32GB storage shown only 12 GB in system setting,

am i using wrong factory image? cause i have browse this forum and cant find anything about the internal storage difference in factory image

NB: Even though i flashed this factory image, i still leave my TWRP installed (on purpose) and then root, then i install Xposed framework and SMS module for Xposed (can this be causing the shrink of my storage)

Please help, thank you in advance
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jim.j:
Neither the factory image nor Xposed can cause this.

Try to format data from the Wipe menu in TWRP and check the available space in TWRP itself. It should be 28-29 GB. If not, extract system.img from the factory image and flash the same in bootloader after wiping system from Advance Wipe option inTWRP. This should help.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jerk_ot:
Thanks for your answer... I've flashed another factory image and it work fine, maybe when I flashed it before it didn't completed right (this is maybe because I leave the twrp - now I let flash-all.bat do all the job)

Don't really know what really cause the error... but I'm guessing there is some partition not mounted properly before.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] idefiler6:
Does anyone else have incorrect storage reported on Deb? I bought a 2013 LTE from Amazon (brand new, bought direct), and while I paid for 32gb, the storage lists 11gb, total. I've looked at storage analyzer and diskusage and neither can give me an explanation. Of course, I didn't check the storage when it first came it, so I'm wondering if it's a result of being on custom ROMs. Through various wipes, I've used CM, PA and now AOKP. Storage has never gone above 11gb. Is this a common problem? Or did Amazon screw me?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] skrypj:
I was having this issue with my 32gb nexus 5 after doing a factory restore with Wugs Nexus Toolkit. I tried flashing different Roms and couldn't get it to show more than 12.5 GB total. Turns out I had to do a factory data reset from within android in the settings menu. Try that.

Plus I don't thing you can get an LTE nexus 7 that is not 32gb
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Duffmantp:
How many of you are planning to upgrade to the next model. I think I will, I want a larger screen for my tablet. And if I keep going with a bigger phone then I the tablet becomes useless to me. I'm looking forward to the next iteration. I really love the tab s and its screen but I don't want to be carrier locked and boot loader locked. I do miss the SD card option but I'll settle if the nexus tablet is bigger and better. Also I want multi window option.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] flyboy1100:
My 5.5" note 2 feels tiny after using my n7 a lot. Plus i use my n7 in the car as my radio so to answer your question, nope.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Duffmantp:
With Google dialer integrated now with hangouts, does anyone use the n7 as their daily phone driver. I was thinking of using a bt headset paired with my n7 for calls. I know its bulky to carry around. But I was thinking of giving it a shot for a while. Has anyone else tried this?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] donaldduck2004:
ehi guys! The new Android version has come! Lollipop !

Are there hopes to have it on nexus 7 2013 LTE?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Duffmantp:
They will support n7 lte for lollipop. It's been out for a while just needed the radio files. My concern will be future android releases. The wifi model will get it through official support or xda member ports. But the radio will be future issue once Google decides not to support the n7 lte
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Winesnob:
WiFi image on LTE?

Groupon has a killer deal on the LTE model right now, however I don't need the data portion. Has anyone installed the WiFi image (flo) onto the LTE version (deb)? As far as I know the hardware is identical (except for the LTE chip), and at least through 4.4.4 they both have the same bootloader. I've seen folks with the 2012 Nexus 7 3G do this without issue, just not sure if works well on the 2013 model.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Duffmantp:
Some have done it to play with 5.0, I see no reason since I bought the LTE for a reason. I will wait til the LTE version is released. So I can use my radio.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] flyboy1100:
Isn't there an unofficial working right now?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] pavel2084:
unofficial working right now
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Duffmantp:
So I broke my S4 the other day. Luckily i have a N7 LTE to use. So i took my sim out and placed it my N7. Im a kinda trying out the device as a daily driver to see how it works. Obviously its too big to carry but because its winter here it hides in my jacket well. After that, yeah cant really keep it on the waist or the pocket, that is part of the problem. I use a wired earpiece and mic atm to calls. I will probably get the wireless LG BT headset, alot of guys i work have it and they love it.

So far my experience is ok so far. I can call anyone through hangouts app and hangout apps dialer. I have SMS working. Obviously people who are not on google hangouts calling me is a bit of a issue for them. They have to usually txt me then i call them. Wait til my parents find out they cant call me, lol. Also my boss cant either lol, hes been texting or email me to call him when needed. Once of the features i miss from calling is the 'wait' function, 800-555-5555;(bridge code)#, now i have to enter all the codes manually and also remember them.

I am not sure of my options here, so I am throwing this out to the community. Do you guys use this device as a daily driver for phone call and such and if so how do you get people to call you? When i call people my ID does not show on their phone. I would like to keep my number if possible then give out a google number to everyone. 2nd option is to get a new phone. I did the cyber monday register deal for $140 off Moto 360 16gig code, which i did get. But not sure if im going to use it.

what do you guys think/solutions for me.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] whmgreen:
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[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Ohgami_Ichiro:
Umm The LTE version never got the update. I think you posted in the wrong thread.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] kreamee:
Have you done this? Do you face any issues?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Winesnob:
Nope. Never got an answer on the issue so never made the purchase.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Duffmantp:
This is totally BS. WiFi getting 5.0.2 update and we still can't get 5.0 for the LTE. Such crap. I blame Google and Verizon. Mostly Verizon, scree their network. Let them stay on 4.4.4 and rest get 5.0. I know you can't separate, just pist.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] flyboy1100:
Lustrous is built off official source for deb.

Lollipop is nice, but it isn't quite 100% yet imho. Kitkat has a lot more mods available to easily tweak everything.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] oldblue910:
Verizon has absolutely nothing to do with it. If it were Verizon, Google would just withhold updates to devices with Verizon SIMs. Google has that capability and has used it many times in the past. They've even done it on the N7 LTE. The first build with official Verizon support, 4.4.2/KVT49L, was only released to devices with a Verizon SIM. Everyone else in the world remained on 4.4.2/KOT49H. Both branches were eventually merged in 4.4.3/KTU84L.

No Nexus 7 LTE anywhere in the world has received a Lollipop update. It's ludicrous to believe that Verizon is holding up an update for every N7 LTE everywhere in the world, especially when non-US models don't even support that carrier.

Further, the 2012 N7 3G hasn't received Lollipop yet either, and this is the first time that device has EVER had an update delay. The only thing the 2012 N7 3G and the 2013 N7 LTE have in common is Asus.

My guess is that, since OEMs provide most of the device specific code to AOSP for Nexus devices, that Google is waiting for Asus to do something on their side regarding cellular enabled Nexus 7s.

Verizon hatred is cool, trendy, and sometimes justified, but it's just not supported by facts in this case. I can understand the frustration at still not having an update, but please stop perpetuating this garbage.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Duffmantp:
Did 'hotspot' disappear with the 5.0.2 update? I went to look for it the other day and its gone from the menus. I have att arrive but my moto x unlocked is on att, and has the hotspot option from the pull down menu. Anyone?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] o2l8:
It is hidden in a menu Settings/ under Wireless & networks More/ Tethering & portable hotspot.

I wish I could get a shortcut/ Widget to toggle this from the home screen.

I love my nexus 7 LTE. I fould it on Amazon for 149 I need to replace one I ran over with my pickup tried a Zenpad 8 but went back to NExus 7 and used my verizon SIM card from My phone and Texts work, only incoming phone calls don't. I use Google voice and Hangouts with a Plantronics Voyager edge. But I don't use it as a phone to often.

Looking for a way to speed it up.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jhford:
Select Wi-Fi Network dialog box problem

I have 2 Nexus 7 (2013) "deb" Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE (N7) tablets. I have rooted them and installed custom ROMs countless times. But something has happened that I've never seen and can't seem to fix.

I just installed a new custom ROM. Afterwards, one must finish the Google setup. One of the first things is to connect to a Wi-Fi network which is usually to simple to mention. But not this time. The Select Wi-Fi dialog box opens (see Image 1). One is supposed to tap the preferred network and the password dialog box pops up. So far, so good. But I can't type in my password. The dialog closes after I type the first character. So, for the first time I can't login to my network.

I tried the following.

1. I booted to Recover Mode (TWRP) several times and cleared Dalvik and Cache.

2. I used the Wugfresh Development Nexus Root Toolkit (NRT) installed on my Windows 10 laptop to return the tablet to factory setting. But the password dialog box problem reoccurred when I went through the Android setup process again. NRT has never failed me and has always been my go-to N7 software fixer, but not this time.

BTW, I installed the same custom ROM on my other N7 this morning without issue.

I hope this doesn't mean that my motherboard is fried.

Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] MikiGry:
[MENTION=263313]jhford[/MENTION]

Mebay create a temporary open hot spot and try to finish the setup with it. If everything goes well and tablet doesn"t freeze or restart run some touch screen tests. I suspect a ghost touch near navigation bar