Recent content by J schmidt

On my third call to Google Play Support, I finally got someone who assured me that I would not be charged a re-stocking fee for returning the unit, due to the GPS locking problems.

I did talk to Google Play Support initially.. When they couldn't fix the problem, I asked them for a refund. They referred it to the Return Department with a recommendation that I not be charged the re-stocking fee. The Return Department sent me information on how to return the unit and...

I changed my settings to turn off mobile network location as well as WiFi and I was finally able to get a GPS location. (Before, I had turned off WiFi but not the mobile network location option). Unfortunately, after about 5 minutes of driving, the unit lost the GPS signal. It did not find it...

Here's an excerpt of the message from Google Play on my request to return my Nexus 7: 4. Take your package to any location of The UPS Store?, UPS Drop Box, UPS Customer Center, UPS Alliances (Office Depot? or Staples?) or Authorized Shipping Outlet near you. Applicable Fees: - Restocking fee...

I am finding it almost impossible to get a location in Google Maps unless I am logged on to a WiFi network or near a network. If I turn off WIFI, my unit never seems to be able to find my location. My main interest in the Nexus 7 was to allow me to use Avenza to load custom maps and track my...