Recent content by bigtroutz

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    Universal dictionary lookup?

    Give this one a try - might work out https://forums.androidcentral.com/e?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anrdoezrs.net%2Flinks%2F100048248%2Ftype%2Fdlg%2Fsid%2FUUacUvbUpU2654127%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.dictionary%26feature%3Drelated_apps&token=p1GRUetM..
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    Free Books on Google Play? Please Help ...

    This link is always a good source for free books: 714 Places for Free eBooks Online literally Millions of books accessible from those links
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    Nexus 7 Backup Unrooted

    Using encrypted wired LAN connected PCs for banking is problematic. Using unencrypted wired LAN connected PCs even HTTPS for banking is a bad idea. Using WiFi connected PCs / Tablets /etc for banking is STUPID. Period. ANY data on the internet or contained on an internet connected...
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    Problem playing movies?

    You could try to re-encode it. Sometimes that will repair the problem area. You can reencode from the file itself or a dvd if you have one. Here is a decent encoder program for either Mac, Win, or Ubuntu: HandBrake Tutorials for Win or Mac: Handbrake Tutorial - How to Rip DVD and Convert...
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    deleting items from storage devices

    Rooting is when you modify the normal operation of the Nexus 7 operating system, Android 4. You can always use your PC/MAC to work with the flash memory file system and delete or add what you like. Nexus Media Importer does NOT currently have the capability to delete files on the Flash...
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    Streaming TV apps

    As stated, you can NOT write to usb storage devices (like flash memory) attached to your N7 unless rooted. What you CAN do is write the files to your desktop hard disk then write the files to the usb flash device with the DESKTOP/LAPTOP and THEN plug the flash memory into the N7 and use Nexus...
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    Which USB OTG cable fits perfectly on Nexus 7 32gb

    That is an unpowered 3 port hub + universal Flash Memory reader adapter. Cost 4 bux or so from amazon. I got mine from BestUSA or something but here is one that looks similar Amazon.com: Neewer 3 Port USB 2.0 Hub TF Micro SD MS M2 Memory Card Reader: Electronics If you are going to use...
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    Using USB OTG (No Rooting)

    I downloaded and tested File Manager HD (the tablet version) - it can NOT read USB storage on the Nexus 7. It is a decent enough File manager app tho and has some nice functions but access to USB storage without root is NOT one of them.
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    Clock shows wrong time zone on Nexus 7

    your windows laptop only does time sync if you or the oem set it to do the time sync. I have no idea if iOS /apple os dujour does time sync by default but neither win xp nor win7 do atomic clock/NTP sync by default. After you have installed any of the Android time sync apps just as you would...
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    Charging time

    charging to 100% using 120 volts (wall current) should take less than 3 hours. If you are not getting that kind of speed, then I would 1st try purchasing a cheap replacement. If that did not work, return the Nexus 7 unit for replacement. This unit works fine for the N7: Amazon.com...
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    watching video without wifi connection?

    Try PVStar+ and TurboDownloader for YouTube - google play is problematic since many / all of it's movies have DRM but you can download your movie from them (Pinning) for offline viewing, if I recall correctly. Buying a DVD and ripping/encoding gives you more options for viewing and moving vids...
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    Youtube or streaming video stops after screen lock

    PVStar+ allows background youtube play like with a playlist and lets you store and view later as well...
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    Charger

    any of the OEM / knockoff apple ipad chargers with .5 volt at ~ 2.1 amps are fine for charging the N7. I have a 9 dollar one as a backup & it works fine as long as the N7 is the only device charging at one time.
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    Charge Nexus 7 with different cable.

    yes, you can charge while using the N7 like gaming or watching a movie - no problem altho it won't necessarily charge as quickly or increase the charge at all if you are using USB level vs wall current electricity yes you can charge overnight but I rarely do since complete charging takes only 2...
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    Charge Nexus 7 with different cable.

    It's fine and I do that exact thing for my N7 setup with a 6 foot cable ($1.65) I got from an amazon vendor Anamax in Texas. Buy a couple in case one gets eaten by the dog/cat/roaches ! hehe I use the original cable for data transfer PC to N7. Amazon.com: Buying Choices: USB to Micro-USB...