I think it's probably an app or widget that's responsible for excessive power drain. Ever since the 4.2.2 update, my battery life has improved, and the only thing I turn off is bluetooth. Wifi, location services, auto update (for Google apps only), gmail and weather widget are always on for me.

I took these screenshots yesterday.


94% remaining after 16 hours, and my screen was on for 1 hour (auto brightness). Didn't browse web, but used maps a bit (looking for an appointment location for tomorrow) and also played a few Dead Trigger missions, as you can see in the first shot. Overall I think it's pretty good power consumption, especially considering my device is one of the oldest (I was one of the earliest here to get it, less than one month after release) and has gone through a lot more charge/discharge cycles. Mine is wifi-only though, so maybe 3G versions are worse.

One tip I'd give to people is to disable Google Currents sync if they don't use it. I notice a big improvement in battery life and performance if Currents is not synching in the background. I also disable Google Drive sync because I don't use it, but I don't know if that really affects anything or not.

This post has been edited by G-17: Mar 1 2013, 12:44 AM

Your battery life very nice

Thanks bro... shall try over the weekend..

My unit also rooted 4.2.1 with stock rom... need to test for your way... but i afraid all my data/downloads might be wiped off..

restore with titanium back up fro myour phone

play store dont even allow me to install whatsapp on my N7 WiFi, how to go around it?

1st, install titanium back up on your android smartphone
2nd, back up whatsapp in your android smartphone using titanium backup.
3rd, google whatsapp apk file and transfer it into ur nexus 7
4th, install whatsapp in your nexus 7.
5th, transfer the titanium backup folder from your android smartphone to ur Nexus 7
6th, install titanium back up in ur Nexus 7
7th, restore whatsapp using titanium backup.
Done!

Note: Only works if both your android smartphone and Nexus 7 is rooted.

It won't wipe data

guys anyone here use a 3G modem with nexus 7?

I bought nexus 7 3g on lowyat. Just received it today. Turned it on- charged-tried connecting to wifi-failed-turned it off. And now I can't turn it bak on again.

Any idea on what should I do ? Should I go to asus service centre and use the warranty ?

Press both volup n voldown n power button simultaneously
You will boot into fastboot mode
Select restart
If tablet can restart n you faced similar situation go n claim warranty

Tried it, nothing appeared on the screen.

Anyone managed to.download real racing 3 on nexus 7? says not available in your country...any help would be appreciated

Press the 3 buttons n wait for few seconds . You will see bootup splash screen n than fastboot menu. If still fail high probability your motherboard is screwed which is strange for a brand new unit

I actually tried pressing those 3 buttons simultaneously before. It is after I had pressed those 3 buttons, my nexus won't start up again. Mmm . I'll try going to their service centre next monday. Thanks for your help anyway, appreciate it

try charging the tablet for 1 hour, maybe battery drained...when drained you wont be able to turn it on at all..

I'll try charging it now. Thanks !

Real Racing 3 was nice though I hate the IAP

ha! i know why the volume bar show up!! you were trying to press the combo key for screenshot

This post has been edited by Nels: Mar 2 2013, 12:57 PM

its not easy to control the vehicle and take screenshot at the same time

Where would be the best place to get one right now?
Ipmart's selling it for Rm799 while it's about RM999 in garage sales.Don't know what's the catch though