What Can I Do With My Nexus 7?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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You can use a Nexus 7 or other mobile device

to enhance your Google Fiber TV

. With the Google Fiber mobile app, you can use your device as a remote control, manage DVR recordings, and stream some types of programs. Get the Google Fiber app for Android.

Does Nexus 7 still work?

The Nexus 7 (2013)

will not receive an official Android 7.0 “Nougat” update

, meaning that Android 6.0. 1 Marshmallow is the last officially supported Android version for the device. In December 2020, LineageOS announced official builds of LineageOS 17.1 (a distribution of Android 10 “Q”) for the Nexus 7.

Can Nexus 7 be used as a phone?

Your Nexus 7 may be a tablet, but

it can also be used as a phone

, thanks to the continued upswing of VoIP applications, which send and media messages over the Internet—not over a cellular network.

Does Nexus 7 have a microphone?

: The Nexus 7

has two

, both of which appear as tiny holes in the case. One is found on the top, and the other on the device's left side.

Does Nexus 7 have WIFI?


The Nexus 7 uses the same Wi-Fi networking standards as wireless Internet devices

, such as laptop computers. So as long as Wi-Fi networking is set up in your home or office or the lobby at your proctologist, it's the same.

How do I update my Nexus 7 to Android 7?

  1. From the Home screen, tap All Apps.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap About device.
  4. Tap Software update. …
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts.
  6. Wait as your device restarts and updates to the new version.

What can I do with my old Nexus 7 tablet?

  1. Turn It Into an Alarm Clock.
  2. Display an Interactive Calendar and To-Do List.
  3. Create a Digital Photo Frame.
  4. Get Help in the Kitchen.
  5. Control Home Automation.
  6. Use It As a Universal Remote.
  7. Read Ebooks.
  8. Donate or Recycle It.

How do I turn on Nexus voice?

  1. At the Home screen, touch the All Apps icon.
  2. Touch the Settings icon to open the Settings app.
  3. Choose Language & Input.
  4. Ensure that there's a check mark in the box by the item Google Voice Typing. …
  5. Touch the Home button to return to the Home screen.

Does Nexus 7 have SD card?


The Nexus 7 doesn't have an SD card slot

, but it's easy to use an SD card reader to transfer your photos. Google's Nexus 7 is both cheap and powerful and its small size makes it easy to carry round.

How old is a Nexus 7 tablet?

Manufacturer Asus Product family Google Nexus Type Tablet computer Release date

July 26, 2013

(United States) August 13, 2013 (Canada) August 28, 2013 (United Kingdom) November 20, 2013 (India)
Introductory price 16 GB: US$229 32 GB: US$269 32 GB (LTE model): US$349

What was the last Nexus tablet?

The most recent tablet was

the Nexus 9

(made with HTC), and the most recent streaming media player the Nexus Player (made with Asus). Devices in the Nexus line were considered Google's flagship Android products.

What is the latest Android version for Nexus 7?


1 Marshmallow

is the last officially supported Android version for the device. In December 2020, LineageOS announced official builds of LineageOS 17.1 (a distribution of Android 10 “Q”) for the Nexus 7.

Is Nexus discontinued?

On

May 24, 2016

, Google discontinued sales of the Nexus Player. In March 2018, Google confirmed that the Nexus Player would not receive the upcoming version of Android, Android Pie, and that security updates had also ended for the device.

Are tablets Dead 2020?

The bottom line is the

consumer and business tablet is largely a dead end

. It's time we just admit this and get over it. That's not to say that tablets don't have a place in business.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.