Google Nexus 7 2012 GSM (asus-tilapia)
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| This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Nvidia Tegra armv7 (nvidia-tegra-armv7) for installation instructions and more information. |
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Google Nexus 7 | |
| Manufacturer | Google (ASUS) |
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| Name | Nexus 7 (2012) GSM |
| Codename | asus-tilapia |
| Released | 2012 |
| Type | tablet |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra 3 (T30L) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | ULP GeForce |
| Display | 800x1280 IPS |
| Storage | 8/16/32 GB |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Architecture | armv7 |
| Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 4.1.2 (Linux 3.0) |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android |
| FOSS bootloader | yes |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | community |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
| Generic port | Nvidia Tegra armv7 (nvidia-tegra-armv7) |
| Device package |
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| Kernel package |
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Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Works
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USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Works
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Works
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Partial
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Works
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Camera |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Partial
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Works
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Broken
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SMS |
Broken
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Mobile data |
Broken
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Works
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. |
Works
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Works
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism |
Works
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Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. |
Works
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Proximity |
Works
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Hall Effect Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor |
Works
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Primary Bootloader Whether it is possible to replace stock bootloader with U-Boot. |
Works
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Secondary Bootloader Whether it is possible to chainload U-Boot from stock bootloader. |
Broken
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Mainline Whether latest upstream versions of U-Boot are not broken and it is possible to use them. |
Works
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Internal Storage Whether it is possible to boot from internal storage (e.g. eMMC or UFS). |
Works
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USB Host Whether it is possible to boot from a USB storage or connect a keyboard. |
Broken
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USB Peripheral Whether it is possible to use device as a peripheral in U-Boot, e.g. for fastboot mode. |
Works
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Display |
Works
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Buttons Whether it is possible to navigate in boot menu or grub with volume and power buttons. |
Works
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First Nexus 7 (grouper) has been slightly different, but later models or Grouper and Tilapia are almost identical (except GSM part), read more on Google Nexus 7 2012 (asus-grouper)