* The Official Google Nexus 7 Thread *

stoosh · 2 Jul 2013 at 21:59

Biz.Kid09 said:
I have both Nexus 7 and Nexus 4, running two different ROM'S and have to say I have never noticed any slow down or anything.

I play games, media and do a lot of web browsing on both and have absolutely no problems!

Shame your having such problems mate

If those specs are true that looks very interesting although I think I will upgrade to the new Nexus 10 if there is one before getting the new 7!

I know Dude, it started off such a great experience and I can't pinpoint how or when but it went sour within the the last few months. So much so that I even contemplated buying an ipad mini (and I loath Apple) :eek:

Sweey said:
I've only just stumbled into the thread so I've not read everything about where you're experiencing the slowdown but have you tried https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grilledmonkey.lagfix&hl=en to see if the slowdown relates to a TRIM issue?

Thanks Mate but the app needs root permission and I'm not rooted unfortunately. I was but then reverted back to stock. Most of the lag is generally using different apps and switching between them and going back to the home screen. Chrome is virtually unusable and I'm using Boat browser as it manages to run ok. I've used most (if not all) the apps which are supposed to reduce the lag without root and they work for a week or so but then the Nexus 7 reverts back to type A - major lagfest. :mad:

Dano said:
Have to say that my N7 is awful, has loads of free space (>50% if not more) and sometimes it lags worse than online gaming with 56k, I try to keep it clean of junk and end up resetting it every few months just to sort it out.

I know what you're going through Mate, I'm experiencing the same issues

THMRK · 2 Jul 2013 at 23:12

I had similar issues with my Nexus 7 until I started using lagfix. Works a charm. The difference in speed is instantly noticeable. Was totally worth rooting for.

cjgardens · 3 Jul 2013 at 08:12

What revision is your tablet? Can't remember mine off the top of my head but it's the first one.

could have put different parts in in the newer ones?

jmc007 · 3 Jul 2013 at 08:36

So glad we took our Nexus back. The iPad Mini really is streets ahead in performance.
Went with the Nexus originally believing all the hype about Google being the up and coming champions. Not been so disappointed in a piece of tech ever and were glad when it packed in working after two months, straight back to Tesco's.

£100 more for the Mini? Worth every penny.
My main gripe was it never was smooth in performance, which I was expecting with its quad core cpu. All the browsers were laggy/jerky pos, with Dolphin Broswer and the hotrocket or what ever it was called add on.
On the Mini every browser is streets ahead, super slick, smooth flawless action.
Thought I would stick my tuppence in here seeing as this thread helped push me towards it in the first place.
I am a fanboy of the best tech experience for the best money and the Nexus falls way below my excepted standards.

Snax · 3 Jul 2013 at 09:12

I'm defo lining up a purchase of the refresh n7.

I got my other half an n7 for Christmas and it has pretty much sat by my side of the bed all year. The ability to browse my nas and stream content in bed is awesome. The Apple Mini would be a rival for me if it could do that but unfortunately without that ability it is a no go.

Snax · 3 Jul 2013 at 09:12

Double post

Si. · 3 Jul 2013 at 09:20

THMRK said:
I had similar issues with my Nexus 7 until I started using lagfix. Works a charm. The difference in speed is instantly noticeable. Was totally worth rooting for.

+1 Installed last night after this post and it defo makes a difference.

sarge78 · 3 Jul 2013 at 09:45

Very happy N7 user here, UI and general performance is still very smooth (looks like I won the eMMC lottery

)
It's not particularly fast compared to the latest flagship phones and Chrome has turned into a mess (currently using firefox) but it runs apps and games just fine.

Not fussed about upgrading, it does everything I want it to.

jmc007 said:
I am a fanboy of the best tech experience for the best money

Both Nexus 7 and iPad mini and use 2011 hardware

Diesel · 3 Jul 2013 at 11:23

stoosh said:
Thanks Mate but the app needs root permission and I'm not rooted unfortunately. I was but then reverted back to stock. Most of the lag is generally using different apps and switching between them and going back to the home screen. Chrome is virtually unusable and I'm using Boat browser as it manages to run ok. I've used most (if not all) the apps which are supposed to reduce the lag without root and they work for a week or so but then the Nexus 7 reverts back to type A - major lagfest.

I used Forever Gone a while back and it solved the lag issues I was having. No Root either.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kovit.p.forevergone

jmc007 · 3 Jul 2013 at 18:24

sarge78 said:
Both Nexus 7 and iPad mini and use 2011 hardware

In regards to what I said, what is your point?

sarge78 · 3 Jul 2013 at 22:49

^ Both Nexus 7 and iPad Mini were released with relatively old hardware, no-one should've expected high performance (from either device)

Performance is certainly on par for a 1.2GHz cortex A9 device (bar eMMC issues) Android lacks a great browser though, wish Google/Opera would hurry up and release blink or Mozilla sorts out firefox.

hooneeawr · 4 Jul 2013 at 16:37

Diesel said:
I used Forever Gone a while back and it solved the lag issues I was having. No Root either.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kovit.p.forevergone

That's the same app I used and it worked wonders on mine which was almost bringing me to tears, I'm back using it again!

Raumarik · 4 Jul 2013 at 16:55

Put lagfix on my nexus 7 yesterday, what a difference :-)

jmc007 · 4 Jul 2013 at 17:54

Halfmad said:
Put lagfix on my nexus 7 yesterday, what a difference

Maybe I'd have enjoyed my Nexus experience more if I had tried this.

DiCe! · 4 Jul 2013 at 22:16

Just done that.....woohoo! However...shouldnt have to. I still love the nexus though.

fiveub · 5 Jul 2013 at 19:01

So... The Nexus 7... Ideal for social media stuff?

I am thinking of using one for Forums/Facebook/Twitter/Flickr/YouTube.

Good for those, and multi-tasking between them all?

Macky · 5 Jul 2013 at 19:09

Yup exactly what I use mine for. However you're probably better off waiting for the v2 N7 which should be revealed soon I imagine.

Yaka · 5 Jul 2013 at 19:15

5UB said:
So... The Nexus 7... Ideal for social media stuff?

I am thinking of using one for Forums/Facebook/Twitter/Flickr/YouTube.

Good for those, and multi-tasking between them all?

iue mine for forums and its not bad. also some of the humbundle games work on android so its win!

cjgardens · 6 Jul 2013 at 01:31

5UB said:
So... The Nexus 7... Ideal for social media stuff?

I am thinking of using one for Forums/Facebook/Twitter/Flickr/YouTube.

Good for those, and multi-tasking between them all?

If If was buying a tab for the above I would buy something cheaper. I love my nexus7 and had no problems with it apart for the charger port has gone loose from playing with it while charging other than that it's a quality tab.

Buying a nexus7 for your reasons is like buying a 8800 gtx and only playing doom.

Em3bbs · 6 Jul 2013 at 09:25

5UB said:
So... The Nexus 7... Ideal for social media stuff?

I am thinking of using one for Forums/Facebook/Twitter/Flickr/YouTube.

Good for those, and multi-tasking between them all?

Isn't there an Overclockers Ultima tablet you should be able to get cheap?

*** The Official Google Nexus 7 Thread ***

* The Official Google Nexus 7 Thread *