Nexus 7 (2012)

ASUS ME370T · ASUS ME370TG · 2012–2013 · tablet

Specifications

Cpu: Nvidia Tegra 3 (T30L) quad-core, 1.2 GHz (1.3 GHz on later revisions)
Ram: max: 1 GB (soldered) · base: 1 GB
Ports: micro-USB · 3.5mm jack
Camera: 1.2 MP front-facing only, no rear camera
Battery: 4325 mAh, roughly 9-10 hours web browsing
Display: 7" 1280x800 IPS, 216 ppi
Storage: base: 8 GB · options: 16 GB · 32 GB (added 2013, HSPA+ model)
Cellular: Wi-Fi only at launch; HSPA+ 3G variant (32 GB) added mid-2013
Os Support: latest: Android 4.4.4 KitKat (official); widely re-flashed with CM11/LineageOS-era custom ROMs well beyond that · shipped: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Release Price: $199 (8 GB) / $249 (16 GB)

Variants

Revisions

Wi-Fi2012, Wi-Fi only

Mobile (HSPA+)2013, 32GB with 3G radio

Colors

Black2012 default color

White2013, 32GB Wi-Fi/Mobile bundle

Storage

8GB2012 launch tier, later discontinued

16GB2012

32GB2013, added with Mobile 3G option

Upgrade paths

storage

Soldered eMMC, no microSD slot · 8/16/32 GB fixed at purchase; nothing to add after the fact.

LOCKED

battery

OEM-spec 4325 mAh replacement cell · Glued-down battery under a plastic back cover held on with clips and adhesive; heat gun and patience required.

~$20

HARD

other

Custom ROMs (LineageOS/CM11 and later community builds) past the official Android 4.4.4 ceiling · One of the most popular AOSP dev/modding targets of its era thanks to unlockable bootloader and huge community support; performance degrades on the 1 GB RAM but the device remains usable well past official EOL.

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