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Google Nexus 7 2012 GSM (asus-tilapia)

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Note 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 (ASUS) Nexus 7 (2012) GSM
Google Nexus 7
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
Features
Flashing
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
Charging and battery level reporting works
Works
Screen
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
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Works
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Works
Ambient Light
Works
Proximity
Works
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Works
U-Boot
Primary Bootloader
It is possible to replace stock bootloader with U-Boot.
Works
Secondary Bootloader
It is possible to chainload U-Boot from stock bootloader.
Broken
Mainline
Latest versions of U-Boot are not broken and it is possible to use them.
Works
Internal Storage
It is possible to boot from internal storage (e.g. eMMC or UFS).
Works
USB Host
It is possible to boot from a USB storage or connect a keyboard.
Broken
USB Peripheral
It is possible to use device as a peripheral in U-Boot, e.g. for fastboot mode.
Works
Display
Works
Buttons
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)