With the new line up of Nexus tablets right around the corner, Verizon has finally gotten their head out of their asses with the Nexus 7 2013 FHD LTE. I’m not a fan of inking a 2-year contract with any carrier for a tablet, but if you’re a Verizon customer and itching to get your hands on a LTE Nexus 7 FHD, they’re offering that very tablet when you sign a 2 year contract for $49. Before you ink that 2-year deal for last year’s Nexus 7, you may want to wait a few more months to see what’s doing with the new Nexus tablets that may be announced late Spring/Summer.

I’ve recently upgraded my WiFi Nexus 7 FHD to the LTE model and couldn’t be happier, but again, with the new Nexus tablets just around the corner, I don’t suggest inking a 2 year contract, even if it’s still a killer tablet. Hold on to your horses and see what Google has up their sleeves for 2014 – hopefully even a LTE Nexus 8…

Source: Verizon

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Still have not pulled the trigger on a 2nd generation Nexus 7? Well head over to eBay and grab one for $159.99 right now. This is for a “manufacturer refurbished” unit and comes with a 90 day warranty from Asus. This is a great deal on a tablet that retails for $229 normally. Some people are also claiming to have luck with adding on a $15 coupon code, although there are just as many people saying it did not work for them. It is still worth a try though, and you can find the coupon code here.

Source: eBay

Via: slickdeals

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The Nexus 7 FHD LTE received a minor bump to Android 4.4.2 Release 2, which is a compatibility update with changes requested by Verizon for certification on their network. If you are using your Nexus 7 FHD LTE on a GSM carrier, you will not likely be prompted to update, but it does show right away after inserting a Verizon SIM and forces you to download over WiFi.

You can try checking your settings for a system update, or sideload the small (37Mb) KVT49L OTA manually using the direct download link and instructions below.

1. Download and save to your adb folder
2. Turn your Nexus 7 FHD LTE off, and reboot into bootloader mode by holding Power and Volume Down
3. Select Recovery using the Volume Up, and press power to confirm
4. At the red triangle, press Power and Volume Up, and you should see the recovery menu
5. Use the volume keys again to scroll through the menu to highlight Apply update from adb and press Power to confirm
6. On your computer, open a terminal window and enter the command:

adb sideload 899e0334e124dbb42ce66cec2628def38342ddfb.signed-razorg-KVT49L-from-KOT49H.899e0334.zip

Let your Nexus 7 FHD LTE do its thing, reboot, and you are all set to “officially” use your Verizon data plan!

Direct Download: Google

The full KVT49L factory image to restore your Nexus 7 FHD LTE is also available here.

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If you are a deal hunter and are yearning for a 32GB 2012 Nexus 7, today is your lucky day! Head on over to the link below, and you can pick up a brand new 2012 Nexus 7 for $139 on eBay. If you were fond of the 2012 model, this is a great deal for a brand new one as most of the deals we see now for this model are for refurbished units. The listing does not show the number of units available, so head there now if this peeks your interest.

Source: eBay

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Do you have a child between ages 3-6? Do they love to get their grummy little hands all over your nice and shiny tablet? Well good for you there are a few cheaper/purpose made options for your little one.

Firstly is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3-Kids Edition  

This is quite the nifty little tablet and possibly the most popular choice for parents. Quick specs are:

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So you have a 2013 Nexus 7 and little ones that are constantly asking “Mom and Dad, can I use your Nexus 7?” Maybe they have their very own Nexus 7, and you cringe every time they drop it or slide it across the floor, knowing it’s only a matter of time before that beauty of an Android tablet has a broken screen, dents, or cracks. Poetic has a fantastic case for us neurotic parents that let our kids play with our other pride and joy, our Nexus 7.

The Poetic Kid’s Series Case for the Nexus 7 FHD 2nd Generation is a God-send for us parents that slip our little ones our Nexus 7 (under protest). With this case applied your attention can go from 100% watching your kid play with your Nexus 7 to important things, like the Giants game (not so much this year).

The Poetic Kid’s Series Case is made with soft light weight EVA foam material offering drop, shock and slip protection. It has a soft curved design with a fun two-tone colorway, collapsible handles for landscape viewing and viewing in portrait mode, soft handles on the side for easy holding in landscape mode for gaming or movies, and access to all of the ports for the Nexus 7. Getting the tablet in and out of the Kid’s Series Case is an absolute breeze, but a snug enough fit with no worries of it slipping out. Access to the screen is not hindered in the slightest by this big bulky case, swiping the screen, typing, and accessing anything on the tablet screen is done with ease.

I let my 3 year old and 5 year old take my Nexus 7 for a spin with this case, and there was no stroke or heart attack on my end, and I still have my finger nails intact. In fact they were pretty darn rough on it! They played tug of war with the two handles on the sides (because kids are so good at sharing…), it was a Frisbee, fell off the couch and out of their hands, and just took some all around tough tumbles (the things I do for AFN). After an hour of them using and abusing the Nexus 7 in the Poetic Kid’s Series Case, I took the Nexus 7 out of the case to give it a good inspection, and, lo and behold, there wasn’t a single scratch, mark, or ding on my Precious.

This case is the real deal folks! If you have little ones, a Nexus 7 FHD, and want non-stressful playtime with your Nexus 7, the Poetic Kid’s Series Case is pure win.

There are 4 different color options to chose from at Poetics website. The Poetic Kid’s Series Case for the Nexus 7 FHD sells for $29.95 and is worth every cent in my opinion.

Grab your Kid’s Series Case for the Nexus 7 FHD here at YourPoetic

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2013 Nexus 7

Still hunting for a good deal on a tablet? Right now Office Depot has one of the better deals I’ve seen for a brand new 2013 Nexus 7. It is on sale for $179.99, and they’re throwing in your choice of a 16GB USB flash drive, 8 pack of Energizer Max AA Batteries, or a Targus stylus. As always, hurry up before this is gone, because who can resist free batteries with a tablet?

Link: Office Depot

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The white Nexus 7 is nothing less than sexy. Now all our mates across the pond living in the UK can get their paws on a WiFi 32G white Nexus 7 via the UK Google Play Store for £239.99. Unfortunately if you’re looking to get an LTE model, you’re stuck with the black model for now.

The white Nexus 7 is labeled “limited”, and if you order it today it should ship in 1-2 business days.

UK Google Play link for the White Nexus 7

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White Nexus 7(2013)

Google is dropping lots of goodies into the Play Store today. They just added a white Nexus 7. Currently it is available only in the 32GB Wi-Fi configuration and is priced at $269. They are also offering free shipping and a $35 Google Play credit if you purchase the Nexus 7 and a Chromecast. It is currently showing as “leaving the warehouse in 1 to 2 days” so you might want to hurry.

Link: Google Play Store

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Did you step in to a pile of stuff with your Nexus 7 and just want everything back like it was before you hit flash zip? Luckily for us, this is a Nexus device and Google makes it easy for us hackers that try to push that Nexus 7 to the limits get it back to square one. This is also for you if you’re getting your Nexus 7 ready to sell or trade at www.celltraderoneline.com and just looking for a quick way to get your Nexus 7 back to factory settings. Either way, ATGAdmin over at XDA, has made a tool that can take that paperweight of yours back to a fully functional, “out of the box” Nexus 7.

ATGAdmin has some pretty simple directions over at XDA for this tool. To work its magic, your Nexus 7 is going to need an unlocked bootloader (I imagine it is if you’re reading this), drivers installed, USB debugging enabled, the tool downloaded and extracted, and your device plugged in to your PC in fastboot mode. If you’re able to achieve the above you’re on your way to an “out of the box” Nexus 7. He also has a “DeadNexus7.bat” file for those of us that may have really stepped in it and the Nexus 7 won’t boot at all. There are options for both the WiFi and LTE Nexus 7′s so be sure to choose the correct model.

This really is part of the beauty of owning a Nexus device. Google and developer’s like ATGAdmin have made it pretty fool-proof for some of us hackers that may get a little too carried away or for some of us that need a quick out of the box Nexus 7.

If you have gotten yourself in a bind with your Nexus 7, take a chill pill and hop on over to XDA and check out ATGAdmin’s thread. Follow his directions to a “T” and it will be smooth sailing on your way to a unbricked Nexus 7.

Source: AGTAdmin’s thread at XDA

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