(1) The "trick" doesn't work - 10 tries so far, still doesn't see the 4.2 update.
(2) Attempting this "trick" does mess up your Google Play registration so that it forgets your device.
Trust the Apple fanboys to vote for a tablet they haven't gotten their hands on yet!
At least we nexus 7 owners actually have real experience with ours.
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