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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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 It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
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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). |
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Works
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Screen 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 Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Works
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
Works
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Ambient Light |
Works
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Proximity |
Works
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Works
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Primary Bootloader It is possible to replace stock bootloader with U-Boot. |
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Secondary Bootloader It is possible to chainload U-Boot from stock bootloader. |
Broken
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Mainline Latest versions of U-Boot are not broken and it is possible to use them. |
Works
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Internal Storage It is possible to boot from internal storage (e.g. eMMC or UFS). |
Works
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USB Host It is possible to boot from a USB storage or connect a keyboard. |
Broken
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USB Peripheral 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 It is possible to navigate in boot menu or grub with volume and power buttons. |
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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)