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Old 12-17-2013, 12:25 PM
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For any Note 2 owners waiting for 4.3 including myself, it looks like Sprint and US Cellular got it a few weeks ago. It rolled out to T-Mobile early last week. That leaves ATT and Verizon. Save to SD card awaits.
Only thing I have had a problem with is Wifi calling -I don't get notifications anymore unless I open my app. I'd at least get the notifications before.

I've turned off the wifi calling feature.
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
I am dumbfounded at the lack of basic functionality of the Google play store.

My RazrM is acting a little slow, so I went on to the play store to see a list of all the apps I have installed on THAT device, and the play store only list ALL the apps I have installed on ANY device. No way to sort them by device. Also, when I search for apps in the store, there is STILL no way to sort by downloads, rating, etc...


It gets super cumbersome when you back up multiple devices to a single google account (2 phones and 2 tablets for me - all for different purposes).

The only way around this is to back up a device to a separate google account.
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meh. my moto x is all black with silver accent pieces
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Booring! Don't you want to be so unique like a bamboo snowflake?
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Booring! Don't you want to be so unique like a bamboo snowflake?



I was thinking more of resale value.
no one wants a green phone.
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Originally Posted by justnspace


I was thinking more of resale value.
no one wants a green phone.
So you didn't even get an engraving?

These people would disagree:
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not engraved. lol

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Originally Posted by justnspace
not engraved. lol

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Old 12-17-2013, 05:43 PM
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random digression but DriveDroid is possibly the neatest app i've used..definitely worth a try if you work in IT.

just booted one of my test systems to MDT, also tried ophcrack.
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
I am dumbfounded at the lack of basic functionality of the Google play store.

My RazrM is acting a little slow, so I went on to the play store to see a list of all the apps I have installed on THAT device, and the play store only list ALL the apps I have installed on ANY device. No way to sort them by device. Also, when I search for apps in the store, there is STILL no way to sort by downloads, rating, etc...
Ummmmm what? Go to my apps. Under installed is all the apps installed on your device....
Old 12-17-2013, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by justnspace


I was thinking more of resale value.
no one wants a green phone.
so pick a good color

I love my combo. Looks good. My phones phone looks really good too, but thats probably more catered to woman.

We did get it engraved though haha. Its ok still beats the resale value of a nexus
Old 12-17-2013, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by speedemon90
so pick a good color

I love my combo. Looks good. My phones phone looks really good too, but thats probably more catered to woman.

We did get it engraved though haha. Its ok still beats the resale value of a nexus
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Old 12-17-2013, 07:19 PM
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Ummmmm what? Go to my apps. Under installed is all the apps installed on your device....
I have multiple devices linked to the same gmail account. There is no distinction in the play store list of what apps are on my Nexus7 vs.my RazrM vs. my old phone that has not been turned on in months...
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Old 12-18-2013, 10:14 PM
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Anyone try out the Dreamcast emulator yet? Its called Reicast.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...icast.emulator


You need one of the newer devices apparently and its still in alpha but I hear it works great. You'll also need the Dreamcast BIOS files but that's easy to find...

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Oh my TYLT Wireless Qi Charger the other day but only got to try it out today. (Been so busy with the holidays. ) Any way, I'm a little disappointed that it only charges my Nexus 7 (2013) Landscape mode (with my Nilkin case on). It won't work in Portrait mode probably due to the location of the Qi charger on the tablet. On another note, the proprietary adapter is very fat. Don't have any other device to test the charger with but I think it works in any orientation on the Nexus 4 and 5. If I bought it full price I would've been really disappointed but for $35 it gets the job done.

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Old 12-19-2013, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
I have multiple devices linked to the same gmail account. There is no distinction in the play store list of what apps are on my Nexus7 vs.my RazrM vs. my old phone that has not been turned on in months...
I'm still confused. I have a moto X, Nexus 7, and two old android phones. An SG3 that I just factory reset, and a NS that is in a drawer for half a year.

When I go to installed apps of a device (at least the moto x) I only see the apps installed on the Moto X. I'll check my N7 later to see if its the same. So I dont know what you're talking about still.
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Old 12-19-2013, 12:26 PM
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Dude, red and black are not reserved just for women.


And speaking of wireless charging...

Nokia Wireless Charging Plate Available for the Discounted Price of $12.25 from AT&T
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/12/19...2-25-from-att/

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Old 12-19-2013, 12:31 PM
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I know this belongs in the tablet thread but you guys have any issues with connecting your Nexus 7 to the computer?

It worked just fine but since the software upgrade, the computer doesnt recognize it in either MTP or CTP....I did try toggling the USB debugging option and installed some drivers on windows....still nothing....

anyone here knows the work around?
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Originally Posted by TSXy Luster
Dude, red and black are not reserved just for women.
True...

Originally Posted by swoosh
I know this belongs in the tablet thread but you guys have any issues with connecting your Nexus 7 to the computer?

It worked just fine but since the software upgrade, the computer doesnt recognize it in either MTP or CTP....I did try toggling the USB debugging option and installed some drivers on windows....still nothing....

anyone here knows the work around?
Its ok, that thread gets no attention. I'll check out my N7 later today. I've actually never connected it to a computer before haha
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So anyone else suggest another texting app thats not Go SMS/Handscent. These are way to bloated for me.

I'm not liking hangouts. The UI for the most part is great till you want to start another conversation, then its just horrible for looking up names.

I just want a simple texting app that looks nice. The normal messaging one doesnt look good but i'll probably change to that for the time being
Old 12-19-2013, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
I know this belongs in the tablet thread but you guys have any issues with connecting your Nexus 7 to the computer?

It worked just fine but since the software upgrade, the computer doesnt recognize it in either MTP or CTP....I did try toggling the USB debugging option and installed some drivers on windows....still nothing....

anyone here knows the work around?
Are you on Windows 8.1 and/or using USB 3.0 port? If so that could be the issue.

Otherwise the other thing I can think of is are you using a custom kernel with Fast Charge enabled? If so that'll disable MTP.
Old 12-20-2013, 12:27 AM
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Its ok, that thread gets no attention. I'll check out my N7 later today. I've actually never connected it to a computer before haha
Sounds good let me know...

I have the N7 dashmounted in my car and I a friend wanted me to email him the Torque dash layout....

I did not see the file explorer in the menu and then when I connected my laptop it just wouldnt connect

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Are you on Windows 8.1 and/or using USB 3.0 port? If so that could be the issue.

Otherwise the other thing I can think of is are you using a custom kernel with Fast Charge enabled? If so that'll disable MTP.
No Sir....am on Win 7...

and the Nexus 7 is stock, I havent even rooted it....
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Originally Posted by speedemon90
So anyone else suggest another texting app thats not Go SMS/Handscent. These are way to bloated for me.

I'm not liking hangouts. The UI for the most part is great till you want to start another conversation, then its just horrible for looking up names.

I just want a simple texting app that looks nice. The normal messaging one doesnt look good but i'll probably change to that for the time being
might as well use GOOGLE's services.....


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Originally Posted by speedemon90
So anyone else suggest another texting app thats not Go SMS/Handscent. These are way to bloated for me.

I'm not liking hangouts. The UI for the most part is great till you want to start another conversation, then its just horrible for looking up names.

I just want a simple texting app that looks nice. The normal messaging one doesnt look good but i'll probably change to that for the time being
Textra. Not bloated like those others you tried.
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Old 12-20-2013, 09:45 AM
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No Sir....am on Win 7...

and the Nexus 7 is stock, I havent even rooted it....
Any exclamation marks in Device Manager? The only other things I can think of:

- Uninstall the drivers and reinstall
- Try another usb cable and port or even a computer and see if it works there
- Factory reset the tablet
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Heads up. Elf is free on Google Play Movies. Its the SD version but hey its free:

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Chromecast it to a 60 inch
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Originally Posted by AmberB
Textra. Not bloated like those others you tried.
Thx. I might try this over Go SMS.
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Originally Posted by CGFebTSX04
Any exclamation marks in Device Manager? The only other things I can think of:

- Uninstall the drivers and reinstall
- Try another usb cable and port or even a computer and see if it works there
- Factory reset the tablet
yes...it doesnt even say Nexus 7....says unknown device....

I have uninstalled the drivers and reinstalled many times, no luck....I checked and found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1821536


apparently they dont have any answers either....I bought it used and it was working before....I have tried multiple computers but not multiple cables....since the tablet is in the dash, I would have to remove it to try a different cable....
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Originally Posted by swoosh
yes...it doesnt even say Nexus 7....says unknown device....

I have uninstalled the drivers and reinstalled many times, no luck....I checked and found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1821536


apparently they dont have any answers either....I bought it used and it was working before....I have tried multiple computers but not multiple cables....since the tablet is in the dash, I would have to remove it to try a different cable....
Yeah, it could be the cable...I've had issues with certain cables crapping out when installing custom ROMs on my device many times now. If that doesn't work, then you may have to use something like AirDroid to transfer files or even a USB OTG cable. The other issue seems to be the MTP drivers are not being installed correctly? But since you said it doesn't work on another computer that kinda rules it out.
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Does the G2 have location service find your phone type of thing on it? If so, how do you turn it off? I don't want people knowing where I am
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Originally Posted by CGFebTSX04
Yeah, it could be the cable...I've had issues with certain cables crapping out when installing custom ROMs on my device many times now. If that doesn't work, then you may have to use something like AirDroid to transfer files or even a USB OTG cable. The other issue seems to be the MTP drivers are not being installed correctly? But since you said it doesn't work on another computer that kinda rules it out.
I dont think its the cable....the cable connects the car charger (USB) to the tablet and charges it....when I connect the tablet to the computer it does charge it and the tablet shows the "charging" symbol...

I am ruling out the drivers and computer....I also want to rule it out cables but I do wanna try a different cable....

am blaming the software....I might just in stall the leave it be and use AirDroid or something like that
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^cables are funny. some allow you to charge and transfer data....others only allow you to charge.

try a different cable.


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