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. | 
|  Google Nexus 7 | |
| Manufacturer | Google (ASUS) | 
|---|---|
| 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 |  device-nvidia-tegra-armv7 | 
| Kernel package |  linux-postmarketos-grate | 
| Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with  pmbootstrap flasher. | Works | 
|---|---|
| USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). | Works | 
| Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. | Works | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Works | 
| Touchscreen | Works | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Partial | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Works | 
| Camera | Untested | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Works | 
| Bluetooth | Works | 
| GPS | Partial | 
| NFC Near Field Communication | Works | 
| Modem | |
| Calls | Broken | 
| SMS | Broken | 
| Mobile data | Broken | 
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. | Works | 
| USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. | Works | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Works | 
| Magnetometer Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism | Works | 
| Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. | Works | 
| Proximity | Works | 
| Hall Effect Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor | Works | 
| Primary Bootloader Whether it is possible to replace stock bootloader with U-Boot. | Works | 
|---|---|
| Secondary Bootloader Whether it is possible to chainload U-Boot from stock bootloader. | Broken | 
| Mainline Whether latest upstream versions of U-Boot are not broken and it is possible to use them. | Works | 
| Internal Storage Whether it is possible to boot from internal storage (e.g. eMMC or UFS). | Works | 
| USB Host Whether it is possible to boot from a USB storage or connect a keyboard. | Broken | 
| USB Peripheral Whether it is possible to use device as a peripheral in U-Boot, e.g. for fastboot mode. | Works | 
| Display | Works | 
| Buttons Whether it is possible to navigate in boot menu or grub with volume and power buttons. | Works | 
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)