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How do I know if my Nexus 7 is 1st or 2nd generation?
The easiest way to tell is by checking the front and rear camera. The first gen has front camera only and there is no rear camera. The second generation has both front and rear camera.
How do I know which version Nexus 7 I have?
How to tell if I have a 2012 or 2013 version of the Nexus 7? Look at the back. If you can read “Nexus” while the tablet is in a portrait orientation, it’s the 2012 model. If it’s sideways, it’s the 2013.
What version of Nexus do I have?
The latest Android version supported by Google for the device is Android 5.1. 1 Lollipop.
Where is the serial number on Nexus 7?
There should be a sticker on the bottom of the device. The serial number is the 10-digit number directly below the bar code.
Does Nexus 7 have Bluetooth?
To make the Bluetooth connection, you turn on the Nexus 7’s Bluetooth radio. Bluetooth can be a handy addition to your tablet and you don’t have to use multiple devices. To use, obey these directions: Touch the All Apps button on the Home screen.
Does Nexus 7 have GPS?
Yup, all models of Nexus 7 (including last year’s models) have a GPS sensor. It is good to know that the Google Maps navigation has some issues when not connected to a data connection, which it needs to download maps (though you can set them to be available offline), and to find route information.
When did the second generation Nexus 7 come out?
Following the success of the original Nexus 7, a second generation of the device was released on July 26, 2013, four days earlier than the originally scheduled date due to early releases from various retailers. The tablet was the first device to ship with Android 4.3.
What kind of computer is the Nexus 7?
The second generation Nexus 7 is a mini tablet computer co-developed by Google and Asus that runs the Android operating system. It is the third tablet in the Google Nexus series, a family of Android consumer devices marketed by Google and built by an original equipment manufacturer partner.
How long does a Nexus 7 battery last?
The battery is reported to last up to 9 hours of HD video playback and 10 hours of web browsing or e-reading. The battery’s capacity has been lowered from 4,325 mAh in the 2012 Nexus 7, to 3,950 mAh in the 2013 version.
Following the 2012 holiday season, analytics company Localytics reported that the Nexus 7 accounted for 8% of the global Android tablet market share, based on estimates of app installations. This places it fourth among Android tablets, trailing the Kindle Fire (33%), Nook (10%), and Samsung Galaxy (9%) lines.