* Nexus 7 2nd Gen thread *

Thomss · 19 Nov 2014 at 15:17

Everyone that I know that has a Nexus 5, 7, 7 2013 seems to have issues when upgrading from KitKat. I just flashed the images manual and it is flawless. Might be worth a full reset.

Armadillo · 19 Nov 2014 at 18:09

Is there a way to get the unlock ring back?

My nexus 7 updated, all is fine, but I like the unlock ring that was there before. Don't like the specific swipe up to unlock.

Swarfega · 19 Nov 2014 at 18:30

Armadillo · 19 Nov 2014 at 18:33

So much for Android being customisable then

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Swarfega · 19 Nov 2014 at 18:38

It is but with limitations. You could reprogram, compile and install your own ROM. You can't do that with other OSes.

Timber · 20 Nov 2014 at 23:40

I've not had any issues yet that I'm aware of but have a simple question. Lollipop was installed in an OTA update on Monday. The App Drawer is still a black background as it was with KitKat. Is this normal with the stock launcher on the Nexus 7?

Swarfega · 21 Nov 2014 at 07:03

Should be white AFAIK. Still waiting for the update to hit NY two KitKat devices.

Timber · 21 Nov 2014 at 10:44

The only way I can get the new white background look from Lollipop is to use Google Now launcher.

Swarfega · 21 Nov 2014 at 12:18

Yes as the tray is from Google Now launcher. You would need to request the white tray from the developers of whatever launcher you are using.

MoRT489 · 21 Nov 2014 at 12:22

Is there a way to back up my tablet (apps, photos, etc.) before I install Lollipop?

Swarfega · 21 Nov 2014 at 12:35

Apps (but not data... *Sigh*) backup if you have it turned on in options. Personally I use Photos to backup my pics.

Doing an upgrade should be safe though.

Timber · 21 Nov 2014 at 14:12

Swarfega said:
Yes as the tray is from Google Now launcher. You would need to request the white tray from the developers of whatever launcher you are using.

The only launcher I have on the tablet is the stock one that came with the Nexus. I have tried Google Now but deleted it. Other than that the tablet has no other launchers and just a few apps on it.

Hence my question, I am keen to know if other Nexus 7 owners with the stock launcher have a black app drawer background or whether it's white (after the Lollipop update). Or based on your response the app drawer background on a stock Nexus 7 would still be black?

EDIT: In answer to my own question it looks like the stock Nexus 7 launcher leaves the app drawer background black: http://youtu.be/vj-D9X7GEzI The only videos of the Nexus with a white background are ones where someone is using the Google Now launcher.

MoRT489 · 24 Nov 2014 at 21:35

Bit odd, but I just put my Nexus screen right up against my ear and near the top I can hear this very faint pulsating electronic/clicking noise (no it's not my pulse). As this doesn't have any moving parts what could it be?

Clark Nova · 26 Nov 2014 at 13:22

Still waiting for my OTA update to be pushed to my 2013 Nexus 7.

Brenn47 · 26 Nov 2014 at 13:58

Thought they pulled the update due to lag issues?

Swarfega · 26 Nov 2014 at 14:49

Same here. I think the lag issues were with the 2012 version not 2013.

unwashed potato! · 26 Nov 2014 at 14:51

MoRT489 said:
Bit odd, but I just put my Nexus screen right up against my ear and near the top I can hear this very faint pulsating electronic/clicking noise (no it's not my pulse). As this doesn't have any moving parts what could it be?

at a guess, the camera does actually move when it takes a photo or when it's stablising. maybe this?

Brenn47 · 26 Nov 2014 at 15:08

Swarfega said:
Same here. I think the lag issues were with the 2012 version not 2013.

I've read all about the poor buggers with 2012 bricks, they're not a happy bunch!

Pretty sure I've read it was with the 2013 as well and people have been dropping back to 4.4.4 ....

Personally I'm dreading getting the update notification!

MoRT489 · 26 Nov 2014 at 16:52

Fairly sure the answer is no said:
at a guess, the camera does actually move when it takes a photo or when it's stablising. maybe this?

It does seem to be noise coming from the camera, but the screen is locked and off so I'm not sure why it would need to be stabilising :confused:

unwashed potato! · 27 Nov 2014 at 20:22

MoRT489 said:
It does seem to be noise coming from the camera, but the screen is locked and off so I'm not sure why it would need to be stabilising

maybe the camera is working away for some reason? perhaps facial unlock?

will this tablet be getting 5.0?

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