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samsung galaxy tab s2

  1. 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,
  2. A

    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...
  3. A

    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...
  4. M

    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...
  5. Android News

    T-Mobile announces the Marshmallow update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

    Verizon updated their Tab S2 customers to Marshmallow last month, AT&T updated theirs this past weekend and now T-Mobile has announced the update for their customers.
  6. I

    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...
  7. Android News

    Android Marshmallow comes to the AT&T Galaxy Tab S2

    AT&T is still working on rolling Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to various devices, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the latest to receive the update.
  8. Android News

    Bluetooth certification suggests T-Mobile will sell the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7

    Some Bluetooth certification papers have been discovered that show a unique model number of the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. While similar to the original model number, the Bluetooth papers show it with a T and this is a common signal for a device sold on the T-Mobile network. There's no official details...
  9. T

    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...
  10. I

    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...
  11. Android News

    Deal: T-Mobile offering discounts on Samsung smartphones and tablets for the 4th of July

    For the 4th of July, T-Mobile is offering sales on a plethora of Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and the Galaxy Tab S2.
  12. 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...
  13. Android News

    WiFi-only Galaxy Tab S2 gets Marshmallow in the US

    Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 already received the upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow in the US, but the WiFi versions didn't. That changes today, with the update heading out to both the 8-inch and 9.7-inch models. The update is about 1GB large.
  14. I

    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 .. :/
  15. B

    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...
  16. I

    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 ..
  17. Highwayman

    Marshmello Update on Verizon

    Yesterday my S2 was updated to Marshmello. I am on Verizon
  18. I

    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...
  19. Android News

    Interview with the man who brought Galaxy Tab S2s into Rikers Island for education & rehabilitation

    Christopher Grewe is the CEO of the American Prison Data Systems. They are a startup company who is responsible for putting tablets in the hands of inmates across the country for education & rehabilitation. Greenbot does an interview with the man and we learn why he chose Android tablets, how...
  20. Android News

    Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 gets Marshmallow

    The Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is now getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The update comes in as version MMB29K.T817VVRU2BPE1. Alongside Marshmallow features, new additions include a drawing function, as well as the ability to create animated GIFs and collages from photos you take.
  21. M

    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...
  22. J

    need help please!

    I tried rooting my tablet with king root app that I downloaded from CIA developers and now it says custom binary blocked by frp lock. I know I forgot to unlock the O.E.M. unlocked in the developer options. Is there anyway I can still flash a recovery onto the tablet or fix it somehow?
  23. Mysteryman

    Help after rebuild

    I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab S and have just had to do a factory reset. The first thing I noticed is that I seem to have lost the Dock part of screen. Previously, I was able to put frequently used icons along bottom of screen and they would appear on all screens. Actually, just noticed that it...
  24. I

    Samsung Smart Manager

    do you have a feature to Auto Stop? i do not :/ if you do what version of lollipop r u on? a d exact model? feature at 14:00 here described .. i am on 5.0.2 hmmmm with all latest updates installed but in video comments people on 5.1.1 or so report they do not have this feature either ...
  25. Android News

    Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 devices are starting to get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow in the UK

    Toward the end of April we started seeing Galaxy Tab S2 users in Germany receiving the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update. This update has now expanded into the United Kingdom and the rollout will continue over the next few weeks. It should be noted that it's the WiFi model that's currently...