Apps that don't work on the Nexus 7

**E_man** · 07-15-2012, 04:31 PM

I've noticed a few games not working, Lightopus was a fun one I can't get from the store. A few others as well, seems like it's mostly a few games I can't get installed.

Originally Posted by wmurch3

welcome to the world of tablets. Can you download the phone version?

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That's what this thread is about, apps you can't download.

Originally Posted by whynotv2

The fact that you all have your Nexus 7 and can talk about this type of stuff should make you happy. I haven't received a charge or tracking number after ordering mine around 530am on the 27th and I just read that Google stated accessories (I ordered the case/cover) are delaying orders. So no pouting! The app developers are most likely aware of their apps not working on JellyBean and are in process of updating their apps.

Seriously? We don't have enough individual threads complaining about Play Store Nexus's, we have to start talking about it in threads that have nothing to do with them?

**retiredincary** · 07-15-2012, 05:48 PM

Can anyone check to see if Flipboard and Dropbox work okay?

**TrackerF16** · 07-15-2012, 06:16 PM

Drop box is fine. Its downloadable and running with no problems

**julesR** · 07-15-2012, 06:25 PM

alwaysonpc doesn't work

**cmunic8r99** · 07-15-2012, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by paintdrinkingpete

Back when I got my Galaxy Tab, I was able to load the "phone version" of Slingplayer that I had already purchased just fine...but eventually ended up buying the tab version anyway because it supported higher quality video and better UI and controls...so now I have both. I would think that with the 7" screen of Nexus 7, if you already have purchased the phone version you should be able to roll with it if you don't feel like spending extra $$$...but that's a different story as far as whether you can even install it on JB.

I'm still waiting on my Nexus 7...and a new power supply for my Slingbox(!), so I'm not sure yet what works.

The "tablet" version is for 3.x. I I bought the phone version long before Honeycomb came out and just installed that. It works fine on 4.1

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**cmunic8r99** · 07-15-2012, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by retiredincary

Can anyone check to see if Flipboard and Dropbox work okay?

Yes to both.

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**cmunic8r99** · 07-15-2012, 06:54 PM

After a quick look at some of my previously installed apps, these won't allow install to the N7:

Adobe Flash Player (but we knew that, right?)
~~Amazon Mobile~~ The version in the Play Store won't install on N7, but it will install from the Amazon App Store
AnTuTu Benchmark
Asphalt 6: Adrenaline
Barcode Scanner (and just about every other barcode scanning app I looked at)
Edmunds
Firefox
ADW
Accuweather for Android
Monster.com
Sams Club (ironic, since that's where I bought my N7)

Installs, but acts odd:

CraigsnNotifica - installs, but can't open search results in landscape.

**E_man** · 07-15-2012, 07:29 PM

I notice Soundhound Infinity UI breaks down pretty bad. Usable, but not good looking. The layout doesn't put things where they need to go.

**jbuggydroid** · 07-15-2012, 08:58 PM

does anybody know if the app USB/BT joystick center 6 works with the Nexus 7? i'm hoping it does so i can use my new icontrol pad with it and do touch emulation with the app once i'm rooted. if nobody knows i'll jump the gun when i get both the nexus 7 and the icontrol pad and let you all know for those that are interested

**NickNexus** · 07-15-2012, 09:39 PM

Can someone test Netflix, also is it optimized nicely?

**mkiker2089** · 07-15-2012, 10:01 PM

Seems to look good from what I've seen, but I haven't watched a lot on it. I generally don't do videos on tablets as I like big screen TVs.

The Transformer movie looks sweet.

Netflix wasn't pre-loaded like I thought it would be but it works fine.

**cmunic8r99** · 07-15-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by NickNexus

Can someone test Netflix, also is it optimized nicely?

Works great.

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**ryjb** · 07-15-2012, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by yuhzeet

Instagram doesn't work on the Nexus 7. Compatibility error message

See my previous posts.

**stephen1108** · 07-16-2012, 04:12 AM

The Skype app is kind've buggy in its current state. I was having some issues making a video call and having my video show, and my video shows upside down on my screen, but if I unlock my screen orientation then it shows just fine.

**trido#AC** · 07-16-2012, 05:45 AM

XM radio not running

**G-Money713** · 07-16-2012, 06:21 AM

A lot of the problems are tablet issues, not just Nexus 7 issues.

**Zooks64** · 07-16-2012, 07:41 AM

Neither version of the USA Today is compatible.

I think it is just a matter of the devs updating their device list and/or optimizing for JB. Hopefully they will get around to it now that the Nexus 7 is out and the Galaxy Nexus phones will be updated soon.

**pokingmon** · 07-16-2012, 07:51 AM

has anyone tried Google Reader and the Amazon App Store?

**cmunic8r99** · 07-16-2012, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by pokingmon

has anyone tried Google Reader and the Amazon App Store?

Both work perfectly.

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**pokingmon** · 07-16-2012, 08:09 AM

Nice! What about Comixology?

**cmunic8r99** · 07-16-2012, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by pokingmon

Nice! What about Comixology?

Just installed it - seems to work fine.

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**retiredincary** · 07-16-2012, 08:44 AM

What about Google Drive/Docs? Can you edit documents in landscape mode?

**cmunic8r99** · 07-16-2012, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by retiredincary

What about Google Drive/Docs? Can you edit documents in landscape mode?

Yup.

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**pokingmon** · 07-16-2012, 09:42 AM

YES! Thanks a bunch guys. I have been meaning to ask about these but keep forgetting. As long as I can read my feeds, comics, and books I will be okay until more apps are updated and compatible.

Now... about the Amazon Instant Video problem...