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  1. M

    Help Phone Calls On Galaxy Tab 8.9

    Hi folks. I have an AT&T Galaxy Tab 8.9, unlocked by them. Ive been told that it does have the ability to make phone call (Of your sim which is inserted on the top right edge) form it, BUT, this part of the system is hidden / disabled. Can any oen advise how to activate/ open this so I can...
  2. M

    Help Worth doing factory reset on 8.9AT&T after unlocking?

    Guys I have the at&t 8.9 unlocked tab. Unlocked by them only after a major fight! ! I'd it worth doing a factory reset? Only problem I have is the really stupid fact that I can't use it to call or receive phone calls. Only they would know why this feature is hidden as I wad told it does have...
  3. J

    SiriusXM Update for Tablets

    Although it says that it is not compatible, and you can't install it directly from the store, the app works great on my tablet.
  4. N

    Help Messages sent from Tab broken into attachments when viewed on PC in Outlook 2010

    I have a Galaxy Tab 8.9 with Android 3.1 and the default email client that came with the Tab. I have a personal laptop with Windows 7 and Outlook 2010. I have a work laptop with Windows XP and Outlook 2007. My personal email account is set up on my Tab and my personal laptop using...
  5. M

    Help Stock Browser Wont Load

    Ive had my 8.9 for over 2 months with no issue, until yesterday. I used it fine to read online using wifi at Whole Foods. At night when I came home and used my tablet while connected to my home wifi, the pages on the default browser would not load. They would just time out. I cleared my cache...
  6. A

    Help Samsung galaxy tab 8.9 UI

    Hi Guys I have recently bought a samsung galaxy tab 8.9 and i generally like it. But.... I find the visual performance of the device, especially when opening apps, quite laggy or rough. Is it in any way possible to change this for the better. I have thougt of rooting my device and the use...
  7. R

    Help adding language

    hi guys how can i add arabic language to my Samsung galaxy tab 8.9?
  8. J

    GTab 8.9 v2?

    I am really worried that we won't get a v2 for the 8.9 size. I am really in love with it after having a 7" and a 10" model. Now that I've had mine for awhile, I have a daily place for it in my mobile computing lifestyle, but also realize that I probably need a 32GB version. Do you think...
  9. K

    Help Errors During Hard Reset

    I was having a couple issues with my tablet and tried a hard reset last night. I get the following errors before the data is wiped: E: failed to mount /efs (invalid argument) [COLOR=#880000]E: check_selective_file:Can
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    Help Ways to Handle Large Files?

    I am going on a trip to Asia next month and would really like to use my Tab 8.9 to watch some movies. These movie files are > 4 gig each. Is there any way around the crappy Fat32/NTFS issue and allow for the large files?
  11. P

    This vs the galaxy tab 7.7?

    Convince me why i should get this over the newer tab 7.7
  12. T

    8.9 WIFI only or LTE - which one to buy?

    Hi there, I am looking to buy a used Galaxy 8.9. Now, the question is whether I should go with the LTE version (even though, I dont have/want a contract to use LTE) or the WIFI only. Is there any reason to buy one or the other? Would I run into problems going with a LTE from AT&T in terms...
  13. J

    ICS Upgrade coming [Update: arrived! Links below]

    Samsung announced on it's Google+ page that the GALAXY Note, GALAXY S II LTE, GALAXY Tab 8.9 and 10.1 will soon be rolling out ICS. This is after GALAXY S II update that started yesterday. Been a loooong wait since November.
  14. K

    Help Random reboot and system freezing

    I took delivery of an 8.9 wifi last week and since then it has been playing up. It upgraded OTA to 2.3 once I'd signed into my google account. It was sitting on my bedside table that night after spending some time playing with it and it re-started itself about 3 times in the middle of the...
  15. C

    Rooting Device help required!

    Guys got a little issue re rooting my device. The instructions say this: 4. Turn on holding Volume Down button (right side one) + power button for 15 sec, until two icons show up on the scree 5. Release buttons and press once Volume Down button (right side one) to select...
  16. B

    Another 8.9er here

    Just picked it it yesterday, not got chance to play with it yet (bloody kid's social lives!:p) Spent long enough looking for the right tablet, and eveytime it was this one that I got pointed to. Looking forward to lots of fun with it, might even use it for my uni study too!;)
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    Can't find 8.9 in Best Buys.. wonder why?

    So, BB has the 8.9 on display, prominently. However, they are 'unavailable' in all stores I can find, not just out of stock. The mystery is that they have 300+ in their regional warehouse, but none en route or on order to the stores it seems. Now, they can ship to store, no problem. 2-3...
  18. S

    Help Changing Bluetooth Mouse Pointer

    Is there any way to change the mouse pointer from a small black or dark blue arrow to one that is white and larger size pointer image?
  19. B

    Help Another tab/xoom question

    This may sound daft, but I am looking at either this or a Xoom as both are
  20. CafeKampuchia

    [Preview] Official ICS for Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

    At the Mobile World Congress 2012, Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 running Ice Cream Sandwich. GSMArena.com got their hands on a demonstrator and produced the Youtube video below showing it off. I think we can expect the ICS release for the 8.9 to look about the same. What do you think...
  21. Riche101

    My must have 8.9 tablet app. (Add yours below)

    I highly recommend Swiftkey X Tablet version https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.tablet.full&hl=en The thumb split keyboard really works and is easy too use you get used to it quickly and become fast. And it's just perfect for the size of our tab. Show your fingers...
  22. Riche101

    Backing up tips

    It's a fantastic tab but since it does not have a micro sd slot. A little tip of for new users. BACKUPS CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE It's worth making a backup every so often especially if you have made changes or got files you want too keep on your tab. If you do a lot of back ups via CWM or...
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    Adding memory (microsd) to samsung galaxy tab 8.9

    Hey everyone, I'm a proud owner of the samsung galaxy tab 8.9 w/16gb internal memory, the only problem is that my tab does not come with a microsd slot for additional memory. I've been researching equipment that I can purchase to give me the micrsd slot and memory and I haven't come up with...
  24. J

    Help Samsung Tab 8.9 stalled

    Tab 8.9 was powered off. When attempting to power on, display showed a flashing green android market icon in the center of display. Tried to power off but no reaction. Read somewhere about "bootloader" stuck open. Attempting to restart would void warranty. Not sure what all that means but...
  25. Riche101

    New User

    Just got My Tab from Ebay :) I'm going too root it Whats the best Rom to get? Galaxian soup? Kernals? thnx
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