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    Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

    As many know, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is slated to release in late Febuary. I had planned to buy an S2 9.7" for a gift (mid to late Jan birthday). The S2 prices are down to $399 with the next gen coming out. Based on what we know (esp. better chipset), is the S3 worth the wait or is the S2 a...
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    Plug gets very hot!

    Charging my tab s2 with the supplied cable is not a problem. However that cable has started to split and fray just at the plug end. (not uncommon). So I plugged another micro usb cable into the adapter and started charging my tablet. After 10 minutes I noticed that the cable end plugged into the...
  3. dianalynn

    Signal booster question.....

    I purchased a wilson cell phone booster home 4g for my cabin. My galaxy s7 edge finds it and I get 4g with a reading of -90dbm. I can make calls and everything. However, my tab s2 will not recognize it and connect to it. It also has the same reading. All i have is an x where the signal is. Ive...
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    Very specific problem

    I am aware that I have a very specific problem with this S2, ES File Explorer and a new Vodafone router, but hopefully someone can offer advice. Until yesterday I have been able to access videos, etc, stored on a NAS (d-link if it matters) from this tablet. I could access them from other...
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    Extra battery power

    Need extra (external) battery power for long flight, preferably small and portable. Any suggestions please
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    I need some help please!!!!!!!

    the problem began when i wanted to install nova 3 to play with my friend (local wifi). he downloaded it first so took the apk file and obb file from him thorugh usb otg. i wanted to intsall the apk and the install failed after clearing cache dalvik cache nothing. i returned home sad . today i...
  7. mav82uk

    Help app loading issues after battery died

    I was watching Sky Go on my tab s2. My battery died. When i charged enough to power on i am unable to use certain apps while some work. Apps including the ones below start up and hang on the initial page eg. Sky go hangs on a blue screen. Play store hangs on a white screen. Kodi hangs on a...
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    usb issues

    im using my s2 9.7 to fly a phantom 4 drone / my issue is it is very hard to connect after posting on phantom forum i was told to change to a differnt usb setting which i did works great however it keeps jumping back to the old setting , how do you save those settings it keeps going back to...
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    plugged in .. screen on = slow discharge

    i have a battery issue .. its plugged into its original regular AC .. yet battery is discharging :/ please see attached .. .. anyone else? any solutions? this is an ongoing issue .. so annoying .. I bought it in Thailand .. used car charger .. power bank .. issue started .. had it serviced...
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    What Software Version does Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" run in the UK?

    Hello I'm thinking of treating myself to a new Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" but I just want to check before I buy it that it runs the latest Android Software I have a Galaxy S6 which regularly updates, currently running 6.0.1 Can I expect the Tab S2 to also receive such regular updates and what version...
  11. edgie70

    Wifi connected notification

    Hi all , I've got a galaxy tab s2 9.7 , it keeps flashing up " connected to WiFi " it never did it on my tab 3 , just wondered if anyone else has this problem , cheers
  12. Lateck

    Marshmallow 6.0.1 up-date.

    Very early this morning I got a notice that an up-date was pending.... Clicked on it and 30 minutes later my S2 is now Marshmallow 6.0.1!!!!! My S2 is the WiFi version and I'm in Arizona. Lateck,
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    Accessories Pros and Cons of various cases

    Just picked up a new Tab s2 9.7". Any recommendations on brands or features you like for a case? I want something that will preserve the nice, slim and light qualities of the tablet as much as possible, while providing some protection. For stands, do you find it's helpful to be able to use a...
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    Transferring photos from camera to tablet

    For my old Samsung tablet, I had a USB adapter. It allowed me to plug an SD card reader into the tablet. I could use that to transfer my photos from my camera's SC card to the tablet while traveling. It allowed me to organize and edit my photos as I went from place to place without carrying a...
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    Issue with Wi-fi Hotspot set up on Galaxy Tab S2 with Android 6

    With Android 6 the Wi-fi hotspot set up does not function "normal" on the Galaxy Tab S2 with Android 6. Other Android 6 devices do not seem to have the same problems: 1) The default hotspot name which on other devices can be changed by clicking on it cannot be changed and remains fix...
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    why did you all want to upgrade to Marshmelow? how can i downgrade?

    its a downgrade now to draw a pattern to unlock i need to swipe .. now long power button press will not present airplane mode .. but biggest issue is overlay draw with apps like BS Player it can not pop out with picture on top .. and etc .. many issues .. help .. how can i downgrade back...
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    Just installed DiskDigger and.......

    It reveled a number of pictures that I will need to address my teenage son about. However, I wish to "clean" these residual files from the "depths" of my tablet. What would be the best course of action. PS. It appears my son has very good taste.... However! Any help appreciated. Thanks in...
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    Help help please - slow charger connected

    in short after trying to use a power bank .. or draining it to 0% .. it just keeps showing >"slow charger connected" and NOW fails to charge at all.. what can we do? this is such unfortunate ongoing issue .. in short I will not buy Samsung products any more .. from my experience they are just...
  19. Mookow76

    Root Samsung tab s2

    I've been searching for hours and can't seem to find anything about this rooting this device. It is a replacement for my old apple iPad 2. I've owned a couple samsung phones but these were older models and very easy to find info on how to root them. Any advice would be appreciated!!!! It's...
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    dexterity assistant menu in a way

    on my Tab S2 and Note 3 I like the dexterity assistant menu icon to take screenshots but the icon always repositions it self on the right edge and gets in the way of send key for WhatsApp and fb msg same for you? a bug? any fix? thank you .. :/
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    WiFi only Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 gets Marshmallow Update

    Hi There... My Samsung Galaxy Tab s2 9.7 wifi only - just got the Marshmallow download (6-21-16) It's rather large > 1 gigabyte. It takes some time to sort itself out, during the install. It works... from what I can tell... I could still stream TiVo videos when it was all over. It did...
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    screen Note 3 > Tab S2?

    i have lots of content on my Note 3 that I would love to watch on my Tab S2 if it is around .. is there any way to share the video/audio? using SideSync or some other software ? thank you ..
  23. Highwayman

    Marshmello Update on Verizon

    Yesterday my S2 was updated to Marshmello. I am on Verizon
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    turn on airplane without turning off wifi?

    is it possible to turn on airplane mode without turning off wifi? on Tab S2 .. Note 3? I get some place and it getts connected to a saved WiFi.. and I do not want to waste battery connected to a tower .. so to turn off the connection I must enable airplane .. which in turn turns off WiFi as...
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    When wifi signal drops, bluetooth audio stops

    My tablet is the 9.7" S2 and the bluetooth earbuds are the Jaybird BlueBuds X. When I am at the gym, the spotty wifi connection drops on my S2 tab a few times per hour, then immediately reconnects. When the signal drops, the audio switches from my bluetooth earbuds to the tablet speakers every...
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