A lot of people like to put newer software on older products because older products have much longer shelf lives than people think. People lose interest in a product when a device stops getting official software updates. Heck, some people lose interest in a product when the next iteration comes out.
Someone put Android 12L on a Nexus 7 tablet
However, some people never lose interest in a product. Google-branded tablets and the Nexus name itself are both relics from the past. It seems odd that a person would want to put the latest software from Google on such an old slate, but that’s what makes it more interesting. XDA member Followmsi was able to run Android 12L on a nine-year-old Nexus 7 tablet, and it was not easy. This makes sense because this device was released back in 2013. Think about the kind of tech that was being released back in that year. So, putting the modern software on it took some serious technical know-how. The member wasn’t able to directly port the software to the device; they needed to do it through an unofficial port of LineageOS 19.1. According to the report, you’ll need to re-partition your device to install the ROM. There are other instructions to read on the actual download page. Also, you’ll need to make sure you download the right package for your model. There are two different packages that you can get, and they depend on the model you have. If you have the Wifi-only variant, then you’ll want to get the package with the -flo.zip extension. If you have a cellular model, download the package with the -deb.zip extension.
In Other Google News: The price for the Pixel Notepad was tipped again, (and it’s a good price)
It’s a little early to be talking about the Pixel Notepad, as it’s only March. The device is expected to launch sometime in Q4 of this year. Right now, we have no official word on how it’s going to look. So far, all we have is the concept that basically depicts a foldable Pixel 6. However, the final version could look completely different. However, we do have some intel about the potential price. According to sources, this phone will start at $1,399 when it launches. That’s still a fair chunk of change, but it undercuts the Galaxy Z Fold3 by a few hundred dollars. We’re sure to get more information on this device when it gets closer to launching.
