• After 15+ years, we've made a big change: Android Forums is now Early Bird Club. Learn more here.

samsung galaxy tab 3 8.0

  1. K

    Help Galaxy Tab 8 (SM-T310)

    I received a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (SM-T310) as a retirement gift last week and it had android jelly bean installed. the tab comes with GPS and on the weekend it automatically upgraded to KitKat 4.4.2 as it was set to automatic update. I then lost the GPS from the drop down menu. so GPS has...
  2. M

    App icons keep disappearing

    I have several apps that are stored on my SD card. Sometimes the icon for the app shows up on my homepage, sometimes all i get is a grey box that says a couple of words and a little SD card next to it. They seem to appear and disappear at random times. Anybody else having this issue and how...
  3. S

    Please someone help with real information...

    I'm at my wit's end here guys. I'm using an SM-T310 16gb internal and 24gb external SD card. When I first set up this device, I was easily able to tell the tab to put all new downloads by default to the sd card. It was a beautiful thing. The USB port blew out, so I sent the device off to...
  4. C

    Help How to prevent from upgrading to 4.4.2 KitKat?

    For the reasons given in other thread (http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-8-0/855113-samsung-galaxy-tab-3-sm-t310-kitkat-4-4-2-a.html) by Bodiccea (thank you, Bodiccea!), I don't want to update to KitKat. Apparently, I have only the option of installing it later (30 min/1 hr/3hrs) and...
  5. L

    spots under the screen

    All of the sudden these spots have appeared under the screen. My tablet has not been dropped and you can see these spot even if the tablet is turned off. [/URL][/IMG]
  6. C

    Help mobile data keeps turning on

    Ever since I updated my galaxy tab 3 8.0 to kitkat 4.4.2. My wi-fi only tablet keeps turning on the mobile data and killing my battery on top of my battery draning faster by itself. In the settings there are no options to turn the data off. Also I would charge my battery all night and only get...
  7. D

    Help can't save for offline reading

    When I try to save for offline reading on my galaxy tab 3 I get the message 'Can't save for offline reading' but I can save the same page on my s3. How can I get the tab 3 to save the page. Thanks
    • djff
    • Thread
    • samsung galaxy tab 3 8.0
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Smartphones
  8. S

    Factory Mode and Not Registered On Network error

    Hi, i am new to android, and i got a galaxy tab 3 as a gift, though after startup its got this pop up screen thing that has all the information about the device which goes away only if i open an app and the menu thingy that comes from swipe down has an Update Device Information as ongoing. I...
  9. J

    Tab 4 8

    just got a new galaxy 4-8, do like it, but was curious about some "do's n don'ts", read that internal antenna is in back at top, so to be careful not to block..what about putting the tab in a case/cover.. does that interfere with that..thanks great place get lot of real good info here, you all...
    • jski
    • Thread
    • samsung galaxy tab 3 8.0
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Smartphones
  10. kidryanpz

    Root Samsung Tab 3 8.0 SM-T310 HELP!

    I have got stuck in a boot loop, i forgot to make a backup in PhilZ Touch Advanced CWM Recovery and i've tried to restore to the original file with Odin3 V. 3.09 and <ID:0/003> Added!! <OSM> Enter CS for MD5.. <OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable.. <OSM> Please wait.. <OSM>...
  11. dan55

    wont power on!!! :/ ..fix info

    hi guys, omg! my tab wouldnt power on or boot just now! :( :( i had only charged it fully earlier today and not used it since - wouldnt boot after further charge either fortunately found the fix info on AF from Beards :) hold down power button and keep finger pressed to screen for upto...
    • dan55
    • Thread
    • samsung galaxy tab 3 8.0
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Smartphones
  12. G

    weatherspark.com...

    Use to use this weather website all the time on my old generic tablet running os 2.3. Now on my new tab 3 8.0 the site will not display it's "dashboard", it tells me I need flash 11 installed. ..I have 11.1 installed but no luck. Any suggestions?
  13. J

    Which SD card to get?

    So I just got a Galaxy Tab 4, 8 inch -- but there doesn't seem to be a forum for that, so hopefully this is a good place to post. I want to get a 64 GB microSD card, and I'm probably just going to use it for media -- e-books, audio/songs, and video (downloaded TV/movies). I've been reading up...
    • j2557
    • Thread
    • samsung galaxy tab 3 8.0
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Smartphones
  14. S

    Help Anyone have charging issues after kitkat update?

    Ever since the kitkat update that was recently rolled out, been having some odd issues. First thing I noticed is the battery drains a lot faster than before, not sure why this is. Not a big deal, I keep a charger at work. The bigger issue is the charging itself is wonky. The battery...
  15. B

    Email stopped Downloading

    Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 My email service has stopped downloading emails. It sends emails OK. Any advice would be appreciated.
  16. Smokey Mc Pot

    Help Samsung Dolby sound apk

    Please delete! Thread not needed.
  17. R

    Help Galaxy tab 3 8.0 backlight dead?

    Dear all, The backlight from my galaxy tab3 8.0 wont work anymore. With direct sun light and a clean display you can see my wallpaper. Touch screen, sound and buttons are working. The backlight lit up for some 20mins but went dead again (while playing fifa14). I try to switch it off and on...
  18. dan55

    iPlayer not responding to screen tap when playing after update :/

    hi all, great to finally get 4.4 on my tab3 :) .... but now i find that when playing bbc iplayer, tapping the screen doesnt show the pause option etc - i have to use back button to drop out of the playing program and then go back into it to see pause :/ cheers dan
    • dan55
    • Thread
    • samsung galaxy tab 3 8.0
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Smartphones
  19. S

    Root Any custom roms for Samsung Galaxy S3 T310 Tablet?

    Hello folks, First of all I'm completely new to custom roms-so please bear with me:) I've rooted my Samsung Galaxy S3 Tablet 3.8.0, and I am looking for a custom rom. Oh and I'm in the UK. I have tried to look on Google-but most of the time what comes up is information for Samsung Galaxy S3...
  20. J

    Too many email programs running. What do you do?

    I have gmail, email and mailwise running on my tablet. Mailwise checks all of my accounts. Can I turn off the other programs or do I need to uninstall them. Trying to save by RAM.
  21. E

    Is Tab 4 8.0 An Upgrade from 2012 Nexus 7?

    I'm posting this here because there is no dedicated forum for the Galaxy Tab 4. Would any of you consider the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 an upgrade, on par, or a downgrade from a 2012 Nexus 7? I'm asking this because my current Nexus 7 2012 32gb has become quite sluggish and stuttery over time...
  22. dan55

    usb keyboard instead of a BT one ?

    hi all, was thinking again of getting a bt keyboard for my little ol' tab, and then someone suggested using a usb one with a go cable - im guessing that this could work a lot better? ie no lag etc anyone using one? cheers dan
    • dan55
    • Thread
    • samsung galaxy tab 3 8.0
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Smartphones
  23. Q

    Help Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 Video Player Issues

    I am unable to open the video player app just by selecting it from the home screen and from the apps screen, but when I go into My Files and select a video and select to open it with Video Player, the app opens just fine. Any ideas why this is happening or how to fix it? Any help would be...
  24. M

    Help (Q) SideSync 3.0.-

    Hi! Anyone could use SideSync 3.0 with this device? And what about with the Tab 4 of 7''? Thanks a lot!
  25. R

    Root Update screwed things up!!!!!!!

    First off I want to clarify something, and that is that if you love the new update, this thread is not for you. If you also have some complaints about the update, read on. So when the update came out I admit, I was excited. But now about two days into the update I've found quite a few things...
Top Bottom
Back