Advice buying a galaxy tab 3 8" or not - Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello guys,
I looking for a replacement for my hp touchpad. I got my hand on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8" in a store and I fell in love with the design, the size, weight and even the screen looked to me incredibly bright with great colors. Then I looked on here on xda, find out that there are quite a fews custom rom for this tablet which is very important to me (possibity to go stock android or something close). The only point I'm worried about is the processor, being a dual core. I really don't care about games, but the overall performances of the UI is something very important to me and the web browsing as well (pinch to zoom etc). I'm wondering how a CM11 perform on this tablet (couldn't find any youtube video).
I would love some feedback from people who own this tablet. What do you guys think about this processor?
thank you

My mom just got the 7" and no flash player is supported for it..
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hondafreak513 said:
My mom just got the 7" and no flash player is supported for it..
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Well I think it's not new that flash is no longer supported on android.

I know
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Flash player is working. Just install the newest version for Android 4.0(only on KitKat on i9100 I've got problems). On tab I have stock rom. It's work awesome. There are some lags after turning on tablet(from totally switched off), but after some minute work flawlessy. No lag while browsing the internet and on UI. I play GTA SA without any lags. I can't tell how tablet works on CM, I don't using it here.
Best greetings
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marek_poland said:
Flash player is working. Just install the newest version for Android 4.0(only on KitKat on i9100 I've got problems). On tab I have stock rom. It's work awesome. There are some lags after turning on tablet(from totally switched off), but after some minute work flawlessy. No lag while browsing the internet and on UI. I play GTA SA without any lags. I can't tell how tablet works on CM, I don't using it here.
Best greetings
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Thank you for taking time to answer!

You also have to use a browser that supports flash, like dolphin or boat, I'll be glad when more websites swap over from flash -it causes a lot of problems.
The dual core, compared to the quad in my S3 is noticeable - you get bogged down if one of the background services kicks off while you're doing something but overall it's okay, for the price point of these tablets.
Disabling all the bloat helps, 90% of the time it flies along.

Well, i saw how 10.1" looks, and i think 8" is kind of small, you know, most of us have big tv's and everything else, so looking for long time at 8" tablet isnt thing i would like to do, especially after all these 50+" tv.

Flash is not supported on stock web browser and chrome. Try a different browser like boat or Firefox. After installing flash, go to YouTube site on the browser and switch to desktop mode of YouTube site. First time, you need to enable the flash plugin.
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I have been using dual boot for the past almost a month with stock ROM and CM 11 with kitkat by kumajaya. It is smooth and lag free. In fact I have been using CM11 now while sending this reply. The performance of the tab is very good on the whole.
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My mom just got the 7" and no flash player is supported for it..
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Flash is not supported on stock web browser and chrome. Try a different browser like boat or Firefox. After installing flash, go to YouTube site on the browser and switch to desktop mode of YouTube site. First time, you need to enable the flash plugin.
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Why are you guys talking about flash. I don't care about flash! Please have some respect and go somewhere else to talk about that.

I tested both CM 10.2 and 11 and both feel smoother than the stock rom.
After debloating the stock rom, its performance is pretty good too (I also don't play games on it).
My only complaint is the battery life. Even on low screen brightness the battery drains out pretty fast.

I think the battery is really good compared to the likes of my note 10.1 2014 but what do you expect I guess. If only our device's would last a week without charging! but that's not going to happen any time soon. I get a good 8-10 hours screen on time at 80% brightness. Wouldn't say there's many bad points about this tab apart from touchwiz but that's easy to get rid of. The video playback is poor in all players I've tried expect for bsplayer but that's the same on my note though. So don't know what the problem is there other than Samsung's poor coding. If you need super fast try the lg g pad for that little bit extra money
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Qbm said:
I think the battery is really good compared to the likes of my note 10.1 2014 but what do you expect I guess. If only our device's would last a week without charging! but that's not going to happen any time soon. I get a good 8-10 hours screen on time at 80% brightness. Wouldn't say there's many bad points about this tab apart from touchwiz but that's easy to get rid of. The video playback is poor in all players I've tried expect for bsplayer but that's the same on my note though. So don't know what the problem is there other than Samsung's poor coding. If you need super fast try the lg g pad for that little bit extra money
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8-10 hours on 80% is great Qbm. I get about 5-6 on 20%

I received one for christmas. I love the larger screen size over the Nexus 7. Smaller bezel means harder to hold, but I picked up a Chil Notchbook cover and it works great.
My one complaint about the Tab 3 8.0 is the lower resolution than the HD screen of the Nexus 7. My Galaxy s4 has an HD screen. I just wish my Tab 3 8.0 did as well.

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[Q] Galaxy note 2 advice

Hello there,
I just got a Galaxy note 2, previously had an iPhone 4s, I bought the international version, so I paid about $400 difference (I'm not in the US). I love the bigger screen, but comming from iOS to Androd really made me feel like I downgraded. This phone being quadcore and 2GB of ram is not as smooth as my previous iPhone 4s.
Browsing chrome feels sluggish, opening galery with about 1k pictures I can see the animation transition with a bit of lag. Waking up the phone takes sometimes as long as two seconds (I even tried every youtube trick to solve this, no luck). Applications such as steam scroll at max 30 fps and the list goes on.
I have never rooted a phone so I'm not even sure this exists, but I'm looking for a custom rom that helps me improve the fps while navigating through the phone (Or really any tips would help).
Thanks!
Downgraded from iOS to Android? Dude, you have no idea what Android is capable of...
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Downgraded from iOS to Android? Dude, you have no idea what Android is capable of...
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I'm not saying its an actually downgrade, It's just feels like my dual-core(?) 512 GM ram iPhone 4s was less laggy than this quadcore 2gb ram while navigating through gallery, settings, and apos such as whatsapp, facebook etc.
I'd love to fix this, is its possible. Please don't take it the wrong way.
Go to settings. Under development options. Set all animations to 0.5.
U can tick the force gpu rendering for a smoother experience also
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It's how Android works, it gives possibility to True multitasking, unlike iOS. As i got to try iphone 5, it still felt a bit laggier than Note 2 and i would bore to death with iOS in matter of days or hours as you can't modify it anyhow.
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Dunphe said:
Hello there,
I just got a Galaxy note 2, previously had an iPhone 4s, I bought the international version, so I paid about $400 difference (I'm not in the US). I love the bigger screen, but comming from iOS to Androd really made me feel like I downgraded. This phone being quadcore and 2GB of ram is not as smooth as my previous iPhone 4s.
Browsing chrome feels sluggish, opening galery with about 1k pictures I can see the animation transition with a bit of lag. Waking up the phone takes sometimes as long as two seconds (I even tried every youtube trick to solve this, no luck). Applications such as steam scroll at max 30 fps and the list goes on.
I have never rooted a phone so I'm not even sure this exists, but I'm looking for a custom rom that helps me improve the fps while navigating through the phone (Or really any tips would help).
Thanks!
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Dear
Dont worry u had made the right choice ...give urself some time to read in xda ..the phone can be rooted easily .....go to android devlopment section... read about how to root .......try some roms..... options are limitless....
In end u will fell proud to own the beast ...trust me for that
ANDROID HAS SOLUTION FOR EVERY PROBLEMS ......JUST have to read a bit
Hope it helps
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Even i moved from iphone 4s to note 2 and frankly speaking it is bit slower than iphone 4s being a quad core device.. also whn i touch on contacts or dialpad it shows me black screen for one or two seconds and then it comes..
I m using 4.1.2 India deodexd with root..
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Even i moved from iphone 4s to note 2 and frankly speaking it is bit slower than iphone 4s being a quad core device.. also whn i touch on contacts or dialpad it shows me black screen for one or two seconds and then it comes..
I m using 4.1.2 India deodexd with root..
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I had an Iphone 5, traded it away for note 2. So far this is what I've noticed.
1. Can't believe I ever had a POS apple product.
2. Battery life on iphone can suck on my....
3. If you take the time to root and undervolt and over clock, note 2 runs smoother than the iphone 5s (once it comes out).
4. I am on at&t i317 with international n7105 rom.
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[Q] Coming from a galaxy nexus

I have a galaxy nexus and I am looking to upgrade to note 2 mainly for the big screen and faster core.I would like to ask some questions from those who have upgraded to this phone from gnex which I have been wondering for some time:
- Is it an upgrade or not?
- How has been your experience so far with the gNote?
- Is the huge screen size a hassle or was it easy to adapt.Do you miss the GNex because this was way too big or not.
- How is touchwiz.I really really like the smoothness and look of stock android,so does touchwiz deliver,is it fast like stock?
- I already use my both hands to type in gnex,but I surf the net one handed in portrait mode.So can I one hand browse on note 2 as well?
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I have a galaxy nexus and I am looking to upgrade to note 2 mainly for the big screen and faster core.I would like to ask some questions from those who have upgraded to this phone from gnex which I have been wondering for some time:
- Is it an upgrade or not?
- How has been your experience so far with the gNote?
- Is the huge screen size a hassle or was it easy to adapt.Do you miss the GNex because this was way too big or not.
- How is touchwiz.I really really like the smoothness and look of stock android,so does touchwiz deliver,is it fast like stock?
- I already use my both hands to type in gnex,but I surf the net one handed in portrait mode.So can I one hand browse on note 2 as well?
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Definitely an upgrade in every aspect. .....
Touchwiz is smooth....my ph never lags....yes....for a tiny bit here and there.....and thats normal with every ph...even s4 or OG pro.....
Note is awsm.....very practical ph but not made for single hand use...ive already dropped it once.....
Verdict: if possible get a note 3 .....or else buy note 2 with your eyes closed if single handed use does not bothers you
The note2 is amazingly fast and if you install Nova launcher, you get rid of the Touchwiz user experience, but all the extra "note goodies" remain. There are tons of ways to enhance your note2, just like any other Android phone *and* the Nexus series... If you have the money though, go for the Note3.
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Well money is an issue so I cant get the note 3.I understand its an upgrade to note2 but i cant buy.
I intend to get it in the next week or so.
Gnex doesnt lag even for a little bit,but then again i dont use many apps on it.So I guess the Gnote will be the same
I just got my note 2 and its friggin awesome!!
I m still checking out all the features and loving the screen
There is just a small problem of extreme slow playstore downloads
Experience over time shown quite some variation in download speeds of the play store. I should not worry too much. Maybe your Wifi connection is a bit weak or the frequency band it's configured on is rather crowded there? You can try Wifi Manager to find out and that can help you with more Wifi related stuff too. ..
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Experience over time shown quite some variation in download speeds of the play store. I should not worry too much. Maybe your Wifi connection is a bit weak or the frequency band it's configured on is rather crowded there? You can try Wifi Manager to find out and that can help you with more Wifi related stuff too. ..
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Thanks for the reply.I just downloaded and installed updated play store apk which fixed it
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I just got my note 2 and its friggin awesome!!
I m still checking out all the features and loving the screen
There is just a small problem of extreme slow playstore downloads
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Welcome to the club mate. Make sure you use the S-pen to the fullest so you get the REAL NOTE EXPERIENCE:good:
And I'd also suggest Nova Launcher coz it has more options in terms of customization even though you'd lose Page Buddy.
Buy this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-PU-Le...d=100033&prg=1011&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=121001283707&
And you dont have to be worried for dropping it so easy... The back cover on the Note 2 (and all the others in this series) is so incredible slippery...
I had a galaxy nexus for two years and a couple months ago i upgraded to the Galaxy note 2 and let me tell you, It is SO MUCH BETTER in every possible way. Screen is better, touchwiz is snappy ( i was skeptical about the touchwiz), and the spen has changed the way I use my phone. Also has an sdcard slot which is a huge bonus. Battery life is night and day. I had to charge my nex twice a day every day, with this phone, I could make it go 48 hours if I reeeeeaaally wanted to, it's crazy. Def an upgrade! Do it.
Since most has been said. Im going to tell you something quick.
The biggest improvements that made me 'wow' are:
-app switching (almost always doesn't kill apps in the bg for faster multi-tasking)
-battery life is god-like. 6 hours of screen on time with 20 hours unplugged on hsdpa+ all day. And it also charges quickly.
- I switched to nova launcher and it's so much cleaner.
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Is the tab pro right for me?

I've been in the market for a new tablet, as my old one (tegra 2 iconia a500) is struggling to hold more than a couple hours' charge. I'm on the fence between the galaxy tabs S and Pro (8.4'')
I'll explain my usage, and what I'm hoping are not-too-high expectations. I am a gamer, first and foremost. (More on that in a bit) I haven't been on twitter for ~2 years or Facebook for almost one. I use hangouts all the time, and spend a lot of my time away from a charger. I had an s5 for awhile which made moving my PSP library from discs to data very fun. That sort of fun got me something like 6 hours of screen on time, playing PSP on 80% brightness. I hope to get AT LEAST that on my tab, without any lag of course (I do NOT use frameskip.) I already know real racing 3, shadowgun, dead trigger 2, and n.o.v.a. 3 run JUST FINE. Heck, my dual core phone can run those just as well as the s5, so I'm not even considering that those games will give either tablet a hard time.
What I'm seeing are tradeoffs back and forth across the board. I'll try to avoid mentioning what everyone knows they have in common.
Tab S- heart stopping screen, better battery life, great speaker placement, BUT... A "select few" get far too hot, and those few have warped back panels. That one makes me cringe. I had one of the "select few" s5's whose camera completely ****** itself. Unfixable. Samsung blames me.
Tab Pro- more stable development, practically same SOC as s5 (800 vs 801, I did some research) so plenty fast compared to the tab S. But worse battery life, I'm told the screen is dull, samsung seems to have dropped this like a hot potato so future support is grim (not that it matters much if you have CM) and bad speaker placement
I got to hold a tab s 8.4 and the screen blew me away. Until I found out about the exynos 5420, I thought I'd just held the replacement to my phone AND tablet. I've never seen a tab pro, but that's the direction I'm leaning in right now. I would have ended this essay at "I'm a gamer, and real racing 3 is child's play" but I think that others like me can benefit from the points I've made and what I ultimately choose.
I apologize for even having to ask you guys this question. I don't make much so it takes a long time to save for something like this. I just want to make sure I make the right choice. Please, feel free to say why/why not for the tab pro 8.4
Thanks in advance, xda.
Final note: I guess the shield is a contender also, but a "warm, faded screen", bad camera, and 4-ish hour screen time is a turnoff.
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I am an Tab S owner and I own the 10.5 one. What I can tell you is that yeah it does get hot right around the camera during gaming. As far as development, the Tab S 8.4 WiFi version is getting official cm12 from what I heard. The unofficial works fine on it too with little problems. As for the warp issue, that was only affect ed on the ones made before launch. The issue has been fixed I guess since there hasn't been any reports of it since last year. Um if you keep the brightness at 50% and you play games, you'd probably get 4-5 screen on time since you said you play games. I'd suggest you look at the battery results in the tab s threads. The screen is amazing but may kill a lot of battery in your case. As for the tab pro, other users will need to report on that since I don't own it. The tab s is gonna definitely gonna have lag out of the box unless you install a custom ROM then it won't. If you have any questions about the tab s ask me. Since I own the bigger model, the 8.4 has a similar experience in lag and all that
Hey, I read alot of stuff in the forums from you, and you're pretty well-informed, I'm glad you found this! The peak of what I need from this device that a person might have laying around is metal gear solid peacewalker for psp. If you (or anyone) could rip a copy of it, and run it on ppsspp with 2x PSP resolution and no frameskip, I'll be able to purchase a tab s mostly without worry. Also, as a personal favor, could you see if a conductive metal key or something gets the touchscreen to react in gloves/high sensitivity mode? I used a crochet needle as a DS stylus on my s5, and got attached
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Sorry too for double posting, but "touchwiz lag" is no problem to me. I fully plan on debloating
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Hey, I read alot of stuff in the forums from you, and you're pretty well-informed, I'm glad you found this! The peak of what I need from this device that a person might have laying around is metal gear solid peacewalker for psp. If you (or anyone) could rip a copy of it, and run it on ppsspp with 2x PSP resolution and no frameskip, I'll be able to purchase a tab s mostly without worry. Also, as a personal favor, could you see if a conductive metal key or something gets the touchscreen to react in gloves/high sensitivity mode? I used a crochet needle as a DS stylus on my s5, and got attached
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Doing and downloading now. Just give me some time since my internet is slow. I'm running cm11 so yeah. As for a stylus, I don't think it works. Glove mode works well though
prichm1992 said:
I am a gamer, first and foremost.
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Get the tab pro. See 6:59 of the video below for processor benchmark comparison.
prichm1992 said:
Hey, I read alot of stuff in the forums from you, and you're pretty well-informed, I'm glad you found this! The peak of what I need from this device that a person might have laying around is metal gear solid peacewalker for psp. If you (or anyone) could rip a copy of it, and run it on ppsspp with 2x PSP resolution and no frameskip, I'll be able to purchase a tab s mostly without worry. Also, as a personal favor, could you see if a conductive metal key or something gets the touchscreen to react in gloves/high sensitivity mode? I used a crochet needle as a DS stylus on my s5, and got attached
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Well, the game is weird. I must have gotten a bad iso or something? I might try another game. This is what it looks like for me
Whoa. Might be a framebuffer thing. Try non buffered rendering in the top graphics option
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If that doesn't work change display resolution to auto, if that doesn't work, I'm sorry for wasting your time..
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prichm1992 said:
If that doesn't work change display resolution to auto, if that doesn't work, I'm sorry for wasting your time..
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I think it was a troll copy. I can play burnout just fine! I even changed the settings so yeah.
Haha, maybe I got you into a whole new way to play on your tablet
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Haha, maybe I got you into a whole new way to play on your tablet
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Yeah. I've actually been playing for the past 3 hours! Getting addicted xD Here's a gameplay I recorded. Fps is shown as well. There only seems to be a slight micro lag in loading screens. Other than that its all smooth. There was audio cuts in the video as I was recording. But without recording its all smooth. I also shown the ram usage and switching in between apps. Even though I own the 10.5 inch model, it should still be the same on the 8.4 since the chipsets are the same. You should check out some gaming on the Tab pro BTW. Tab S gameplay https://youtu.be/ZA0zTRWRoIM
I think that sells it for me. And while you were recording? Those a15's can really deliver! When I looked up gaming on the pro, all I ever get is the usual. Dead trigger, rr3, etc.
If you're into rpg's, ppsspp can deliver more than Google play ever could. Jeanne d'arc is a fire emblem-esque game with a great story. FF crisis core is fun too. And persona 3 portable. Ah, I can hardly wait now!
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I think that sells it for me. And while you were recording? Those a15's can really deliver! When I looked up gaming on the pro, all I ever get is the usual. Dead trigger, rr3, etc.
If you're into rpg's, ppsspp can deliver more than Google play ever could. Jeanne d'arc is a fire emblem-esque game with a great story. FF crisis core is fun too. And persona 3 portable. Ah, I can hardly wait now!
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Yes I was recording internally. You may need to turn on a few speedhacks to make it smooth but it works fine. Going into another app then switching back works well too since it has 3gb of ram. Of course I couldn't test any other game since it would take forever to download. So its up to you to decide! I didn't get heat because I was running cm11. I'm not sure if the tab pro is better than the tab s so yeah
I've really got a lot to think about. I'll deliberate carefully until the day comes to finally decide. I don't get new devices often so I've got to make it count
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Hey! I figured out there is a tab s 8.4 with snapdragon 800, LTE, voice and SMS! Could somebody point me to a model number that gets at least hspa+ speeds on att?
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Hey! I figured out there is a tab s 8.4 with snapdragon 800, LTE, voice and SMS! Could somebody point me to a model number that gets at least hspa+ speeds on att?
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There's no development for those... And att tab s models have locked bootloaders unless you get an international one. I couldn't find a snapdragon model either. I forgot to mention that the build quality is OK on the tab s but the tab pro has a better build quality.
Well, I thought I should let everyone know, I've decided. A week from today, I'll own a shield tablet. O decided to pull the trigger on one, and I'll come back and tell you all how I like it. Thanks for all your help
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[Q] Tab S 8.4 or Tab PRO 8.4?

I currently have an original Nexus 7, which I love but it's getting increasingly laggy and the battery is awful. Though I'm loathe to lose the lovely stock android interface, I'm considering getting a galaxy tab (with a few tweaks it should be bearable!) as they seem to be some of the best on the market at the moment.
The Tab S and Tab Pro (8.4) are both available at John Lewis for £249 and £199 respectively for the wifi versions, and I can't make up my mind which to get.
Any views on which is a better buy? Is the S worth the extra £50? I mostly use my tablet for media - videos, light gaming, news, reading, web browsing, that sort of thing.
I have an T800, but the fight was the same..
I was in the same dilemma, and tried both (S and Pro version).. my answer was obviously, Tab S!
Much slimmer, way better screen, feel good in hands.
You do have some aosp roms for t700.
All I can say about the Tab S is the screen! Truly awesome in which is why I chose this over the iPad. There is a hitch of lag on stock touchwiz. But installing an aosp ROM makes everything better
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Tab S!
I recently upgraded from Nexus 7 and i loved it, but i wanted something a little bigger with more storage and after trying Samsung Amoled screens there was no question on what to get. Its thin, light, fast and this screen is just amazing for videos. Im typing this on my Tab S 8.4
The main differences between the pro and the s are the scren types (lcd vs Samoled), the ability to use a digitizer pen like the note uses, ram (2GB vs 3GB) and assorted minor differences.
If video is your main thing then the Tab S is amazing. If you like games better the best is the Nvidia Shield (stockish android too). The pro wil do anything the tab S does just with pen support and a screen that while it is nice is just not as nice as the S.
Dose tab pro has stylus support like note ? ... I don't think so
I also upgraded from a Nexus 7 2012 to a Tab S 8.4 (also got from John Lewis).
I was running Liquid Smooth Unofficial on the Nexus 7 and am now running Liquid Smooth on the Tab S. Took about an hour to root, install rom, and restore apps via TB. The Tab S is a nice step up from the Nexus 7. As others have said the main difference is the screen. I prefer the AMOLED screen and the deep blacks. Other people prefer the "truer" colour representation of the LCD screen. Whichever you choose I'm sure you'd be happy with it. Maybe there's a place with both tabs so you can try side by side?
cintaya said:
I currently have an original Nexus 7, which I love but it's getting increasingly laggy and the battery is awful. Though I'm loathe to lose the lovely stock android interface, I'm considering getting a galaxy tab (with a few tweaks it should be bearable!) as they seem to be some of the best on the market at the moment.
The Tab S and Tab Pro (8.4) are both available at John Lewis for £249 and £199 respectively for the wifi versions, and I can't make up my mind which to get.
Any views on which is a better buy? Is the S worth the extra £50? I mostly use my tablet for media - videos, light gaming, news, reading, web browsing, that sort of thing.
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Wait to TAB S 2
Tab S is also first in line for OTAs (it has lollipop) and has some nice software enhancments
and xda has more support and roms for it.
Xperia Z3 Tab! Great Battery! I mean best battery for a tab! it lasts almost a week!
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All I can say about the Tab S is the screen! Truly awesome in which is why I chose this over the iPad. There is a hitch of lag on stock touchwiz. But installing an aosp ROM makes everything better
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What AOSP ROM did you use for your tablet?
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What AOSP ROM did you use for your tablet?
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Liquid smooth of course xD
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Is it worth buying this tablet ?

HI,
I am recently looking for a tablet for my nephew who likes to do alot of skype and selfie as well as watch cartoons and play games. Is this tab still worth a shot? What about the development for this device till now? Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Still a good buy, my T800 display is the best I have ever seen, and supposedly being updated to marshmallow by samsung within the next couple of months.
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iubjaved said:
HI,
I am recently looking for a tablet for my nephew who likes to do alot of skype and selfie as well as watch cartoons and play games. Is this tab still worth a shot? What about the development for this device till now? Any input will be greatly appreciated.
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Hello Friend,
this tab is long on the market, so the last the last possible new official OS would be 6.0 (supposedly, it should roll out soon, I am writing probably because I won't believe unless I see it). I won't write about unofficial because i haven't use it yet, stock is (FOR MY NEEDS) perfect. But let's back to your topic:
- front camera could be more better for selfies and skype, in my opinion it's low
- display -resolution, colorus , quality - FABOLOUS (referring to cartoons and games)
- battery, I think it could be better, just my opinion, I get 5-6 sot (mixed ,some youtube, but some reading text, some internet browsing) in my opinion it's too low, but of course any user can have even less or much more
-performance idk about games - don't play, but youtube in 1440 p, browsing the internet it's pleasure
- if your nephew is young and doesn't care about screen quality, and may broke tablet easily I would by sth cheaper, with lower resolution , somthing wit nice ratio of value for the money
what else? it's thin, elegant, I just like it and hope to get official 6.0, no matter what it wil stay with me for long time (hope battery will stand it)
Cheers,
I have worked at Samsung when Tab S2 was releaed and I decided to buy Tab S LTE and I like it. Almost a year with me, running on custom 6.0.1 now and I have nothing to wish about, except of probably 10.5" foldable tablet. There is no alternative of that weight and quality forva ful scale remote computing I use daily.
gellmar said:
I have worked at Samsung when Tab S2 was releaed and I decided to buy Tab S LTE and I like it. Almost a year with me, running on custom 6.0.1 now and I have nothing to wish about, except of probably 10.5" foldable tablet. There is no alternative of that weight and quality forva ful scale remote computing I use daily.
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Foldable tablet !! Lol . Here too I want foldable tab! [emoji23]
BTW I got both Tab s and S2 and both work great except tab s2 has better battery consuming . If development is most important thing and screen quality . Look at Nvidia tablet. it is good in development side and gaming.
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Thanks for your input. Is there any kernel development for the tablet ? The price asked is $230, is the asking price is average ? Also can i get a better alternative at same price ?
iubjaved said:
HI,
I am recently looking for a tablet for my nephew who likes to do alot of skype and selfie as well as watch cartoons and play games. Is this tab still worth a shot? What about the development for this device till now? Any input will be greatly appreciated.
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If screen quality isn't of major importance (not that it's bad) then I'd look at the Tab A, it's just got mm and less than half the price of a Tab S.
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ashyx said:
If screen quality isn't of major importance (not that it's bad) then I'd look at the Tab A, it's just got mm and less than half the price of a Tab S.
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Thanks i already purchased one. Thanks all for the suggestions. Time to try out some rom. Any suggestions on that?
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iubjaved said:
Thanks i already purchased one. Thanks all for the suggestions. Time to try out some rom. Any suggestions on that?
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For what model?
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ashyx said:
For what model?
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