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Hi,
I bought Tab S 8.4 recently (3 weeks ago).
I face two issues and I appreciate your help..
1- Toucwiz: it happens frequently after I restart my tablet to find the error message (Unfortunately, Touchwiz stopped working). When I press OK, the screen blanks and starts working fine. I tried resetting the tablet to factory settings, clearing cache, clearing Touchwiz application setting.
The problem goes for some time and comes back. it doesn't really impact the tablet function but it is a kind of irritating.
2- Battery drains: I used to have ipad mini, the battery life was about 5 to 6 days.
For the Tab S, it is maximum three days. taking into consideration that I am using the tablet for emails, browsing, and rarely lite games.
Please, let me know if you face these problems and if you know the fix.
Thanks,
a_k_gano said:
Hi,
I bought Tab S 8.4 recently (3 weeks ago).
I face two issues and I appreciate your help..
1- Toucwiz: it happens frequently after I restart my tablet to find the error message (Unfortunately, Touchwiz stopped working). When I press OK, the screen blanks and starts working fine. I tried resetting the tablet to factory settings, clearing cache, clearing Touchwiz application setting.
The problem goes for some time and comes back. it doesn't really impact the tablet function but it is a kind of irritating.
2- Battery drains: I used to have ipad mini, the battery life was about 5 to 6 days.
For the Tab S, it is maximum three days. taking into consideration that I am using the tablet for emails, browsing, and rarely lite games.
Please, let me know if you face these problems and if you know the fix.
Thanks,
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1. Re-flash your device firmware with Odin. Many guides about on its use. Check sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com
2. The browsing time has been shown to be less than SOME other tablets but media play exceeding most others (including mini) of the same form factor. Don't know what users expect for such a thin device device with a very high resolution. There are far more pixels to push
There is also power saving mode and ultra power saving mode. You could also use auto brightness with lower setting.
As your coming from an Apple device here are some info on best battery saving practices for Android :
7 Quick Tips To Extend Battery Life on Android 4.4 Kitkat
http://www.idroidspace.com/best-tips-to-extend-battery-life-on-android-4-4-kitkat-devices/
Specifically for Tab S:
- (I don't use this one as to me it reduces the value of my tablet) : "Select adaptive display off and use basic color better battery life but sacrifice some color". This suggestion came at the beginning of August before at least one update which may have negated it's value.
- Settings:
- Increase the time between services being synced (GMail, Calender... Etc)
- Turn off syncing for any service you don't use
- Turn off Bluetooth if your not using it
- Turn off WiFi scanning once you have added your WiFi access point(s)
- uncheck WiFi remaining alive when tablet is asleep (sorry forgot the specific setting name)
- Anything you can tolerate that reduces screen brightness.
- Turn off auto brightness and control it manually
- Reduce the auto brightness value assuming you still want auto brightness
If that is still not enough then you can install a battery app which tracks "wakelocks" (apps that keep your app awake even when it is not being used). After analyzing that info you can uninstall the worst offenders. Sometimes the worst ones are part of the system or an essential app so you must put up with the drain. See this XDA post for a good battery analysing app which is free for XDA members.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15869886&postcount=2
Likely the 1st link to the 7 tips article will give your the best bang for the buck.
Good luck
Sent from my Nexus 10 using XDA Premium HD app
The weird thing is that the Touchwiz error appears only at the restart. Then the tablet continues working fine.
it is less probable to happen when I restart the tablet after it is shut down, and more probable to happen when I restart it by command.
It is not stopping me from using the tablet, but it is some how irritating.
a_k_gano said:
The weird thing is that the Touchwiz error appears only at the restart. Then the tablet continues working fine.
it is less probable to happen when I restart the tablet after it is shut down, and more probable to happen when I restart it by command.
It is not stopping me from using the tablet, but it is some how irritating.
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So you didn't bother to re-flash ?
UpInTheAir said:
So you didn't bother to re-flash ?
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Not exactly, ... I downloaded the SW and planning to do it... was just asking if it really deserves?
one silly question... can it be a HW issue?
Thanks,
a_k_gano said:
Not exactly, ... I downloaded the SW and planning to do it... was just asking if it really deserves?
one silly question... can it be a HW issue?
Thanks,
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Not a silly question.
A lot will be cleared up if you go ahead. You're data should be OK, but always recommend to save it off device.
UpInTheAir said:
Not a silly question.
A lot will be cleared up if you go ahead. You're data should be OK, but always recommend to save it off device.
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I reflashed the SW.
so far so good.. will keep you updated.
Thanks,
a_k_gano said:
I reflashed the SW.
so far so good.. will keep you updated.
Thanks,
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Problem appeared again... looks like it is related to some application.
I tried the safe mode and it works fine every time I restart the tablet in safe mode.
I downloaded Nova advanced launcher and it works fine so far...
a_k_gano said:
Problem appeared again... looks like it is related to some application.
I tried the safe mode and it works fine every time I restart the tablet in safe mode.
I downloaded Nova advanced launcher and it works fine so far...
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You just need to remember what you did between then and now and narrow down the cause. ....
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You just need to remember what you did between then and now and narrow down the cause. ....
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I found the trigger ... Or I think I did
I cleared the Touchwiz data and cache .. so it went to the default configuration. I then started adding my widgets and shortcuts one by one.
I figured out that the Touchwiz fault happens when I add a short cut of an application installed on the microSD card.
I moved all the applications from the microSD to the internal memory and now Touchwiz works fine.
Now going to the microSD. The microSD I have is Transcend cat 10. It should be quite fast, and it is actually fast (R/W). However, I recall some posts regarding Transcend in-compatibility with new Samsung devices.
I have Galaxy S5 as well... same Transcend type and works fine.... BUT ... There is a Samsung application called User's digest for Samsung (or you can find it in the name of Vitamin's for Samsung).. It has a feature to place some tests to the handset. Both Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Tab S show the microSD card test result as "Disconnected"! ... I didn't care that much on the S5 as it didn't cause any problem, but now I started to care after what happened with the Tab S.
I ordered Samsung 32GB cat 10 microSD... should arrive in a week... will let you know about my experience.
It's confirmed now the touchwiz problem while starting the tablet is triggered by microsd.
The transcend I was using was fake. I am using an original one now and I can sense the enhancement in the read speed, as well as no touchwiz problem anymore.
Thanks,
How do I reboot in safe mode in galaxy tab s t705?
Thanks
Q&A for [KERNEL][I9195][Stock JB/KK] brisK v2 (+ drain-patches)
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fast charge
could you please add fast charge patch as well? Charging is a pain on the s4 mini compared to my Nexus 5 with fast charging...
Please, USB OTG!!!!
Good results so far
I installed this kernel this morning and it seems to behave well. Battery is a bit better than stock Kitkat with disabled unused stock apps and energysaving on. I did my regular visits of Facebook, Whatsapp, emailaccounts, Firefox, take pictures, played Asphalt 7 (with energysaving disabled) etc. etc. I'm on 35% battery left right now. Phone is smooth, no lag, apps respond quickly. This one is here to stay.
I love brisk v4 but usb otg dont work . Please can you fix this
My phone restart to mutch whit this kernel
Movies from camera don't play smoothly. They all play influently. On the stock soft they play correctly.
random rebooting
gwenn90 said:
My phone restart to mutch whit this kernel
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Confirm the random rebooting. Install the v.4 kernel 4 days ago. During this time there were 2 rebootes. Both times outdoors, when the smart was connected to the LTE network. At other times device is working fine. Big thank to author. Device is S4 mini LTE (I9195).
Levsky said:
Confirm the random rebooting. Install the v.4 kernel 4 days ago. During this time there were 2 rebootes. Both times outdoors, when the smart was connected to the LTE network. At other times device is working fine. Big thank to author. Device is S4 mini LTE (I9195).
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Wait, what? It's rebooting only when connected to LTE?
Random rebooting.
TheBootloader said:
Wait, what? It's rebooting only when connected to LTE?
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I apologize for the bad english.
It looks so. When the device is connected to the home WiFi point - everything works fine. If you leave the house, and do not turn off the WiFi in the smartphone, it may cause a reboot. If you turn off WiFi on the device - a reboot will not happen outside. Outdoor there is T-mobile LTE network, but probably it is not the reason..
Levsky said:
I apologize for the bad english.
It looks so. When the device is connected to the home WiFi point - everything works fine. If you leave the house, and do not turn off the WiFi in the smartphone, it may cause a reboot. If you turn off WiFi on the device - a reboot will not happen outside. Outdoor there is T-mobile LTE network, but probably it is not the reason..
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Bad english? Where? I have seen worse english.
Thanks for reporting!
I don't have LTE for my SIM available, so I never had a chance to try it.
Maybe I can try it in the next few days.
Hi, i have flashed this kernel and it is confirmed on settings > about... but is there supposed to be somewhere i can edit/tweak the kernel. Govenors, frequency etc?
Thanks
The battery life seems normal, my phone is fixed (@ 94% after 18 hours mostly on standby). Thank you TheBootloader!
P.S.: (< than 10 posts... I'm sorry about posting on the Q&A, but I had no choice since I wasn't able to do it on the other thread).
Brisk v4
Hello,
does OTG now working (in v4)?
Thanks for information!
Regards
bhw
BLN
Any updates on BLN on Kitkat?
Nope, OTG and BLN still not working and probably never will. I just dont have enough experience to fix any of this.
Tried using latest build of kernel on a clean scStock COC2 install but had a couple of random reboots on calls. Stock kernel at the moment and not suffering reboots.
Dear all,
after waiting 3 weeks for the Austrian customs I finally received my mi5s today.
From the first switch on the display was not working, power button was working fine, screen on/off and finprint is reacting as well... but no reaction at the display;
Restarted the phone a couple of times... only ONE single time the display was about to react. But now ... again ... nothing.
Anyone of you guys seen this problem, hardware problem? software issue?! Bought the phone through tinydeal.
I'm really looking forward to your reply.
Thx,
Martin
Sounds really bad You could try to flash a new rom to it (see the guides in XDA for this) and hope it helps.
thx
but anyhow i can't be sure that the issue is caused by hardest or software...
don't want to modify the software or flash anything if there is a hardware issue. in this case i would just send it back. thx u though for your advice.
In that case, send it back because it's clearly not working as it should.
Try to check firmware, maybe it is broken vendor rom
Gesendet von meinem ONEPLUS A3003 mit Tapatalk
thx again for the adivce - device was switched on yesterday in my car while I was working - in the evening I turned on the screen and apparently the display was working/reacting for a minute or so... then back to "no reaction"
I think I should flash firmeware and rom - probably its a software issue.
sorry for the stupid question - can you link me the direct post where a step-by-step instruction for flashing is given. I'm quite new to that.
Thank you!
Here is one manual, this will cause your phone to be unlocked (and probably disable mobile payment and pokemon go):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5s/development/rom-xiaomi-eu-6-10-13-mi5s-mi5s-plus-t3480669
If this is not what you want, then you have to check with "miflash" to install the original vendor rom. It also depends on your current installed rom which variant you can/should do.
Hello guys, first of all, I have to say my English is poor, hope you can understand my question and help me.
My Find7a is now using nameless rom 7.1.2. It works almost perfectly except the wifi problem.
The WIFI disconnect randomly many times a day. (about 10-15 times)
The WIFI indicator in the status bar shows it work normally, but in fact it is disconnected.
Then I have to disconnect and reconnect the WIFI manually to make the wifi work.
This also happend when I used OMNI rom as well.
Is anyone facing the same problem? Can anyone teach me to solve this problem.
Thank you very much
jason26chang said:
Hello guys, first of all, I have to say my English is poor, hope you can understand my question and help me.
My Find7a is now using nameless rom 7.1.2. It works almost perfectly except the wifi problem.
The WIFI disconnect randomly many times a day. (about 10-15 times)
The WIFI indicator in the status bar shows it work normally, but in fact it is disconnected.
Then I have to disconnect and reconnect the WIFI manually to make the wifi work.
This also happend when I used OMNI rom as well.
Is anyone facing the same problem? Can anyone teach me to solve this problem.
Thank you very much
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did anyone have the same problem? need your help!
I face the same problem with Omni 7.1.2
Don't know how to solve it though.
Manas1796 said:
I face the same problem with Omni 7.1.2
Don't know how to solve it though.
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it is a very strange problem...
and I believe this wifi problem also causes suddenly rebooting of find7a.
I also have this problem.
WiFi drops randomly every couple of minutes
I'm running crdroid 8.1...
I think it's a hardware issue guys.
Stefanos infinity said:
I also have this problem.
WiFi drops randomly every couple of minutes
I'm running crdroid 8.1...
I think it's a hardware issue guys.
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My wifi connection sometimes drop out, only for a few seconds, and comes back on. And, after deep sleep, the wifi sometimes does not turn back on without I go to settings and tap on wifi.
Stefanos infinity said:
I also have this problem.
WiFi drops randomly every couple of minutes
I'm running crdroid 8.1...
I think it's a hardware issue guys.
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Well, I installed LineageOS 15.1 and I the issue is gone.
Hi Guys! I am new here, my samsung A52s 5g just freezes and always going back to home screen specially when connected to wifi. It just happened all of a sudden, I didn't even downloaded anything, I just use my phone on social media platform and some games.
Here's what I did
I tried factory reset - issue still persists
I tried hard reset, clear cache - issue still persists
I tried reprograming with Odin the latest version of Odin - still didn't fix the problem I even downgraded the android version with the old A52s firmwarw with Odin but the issuw still persists.
Does anyone encountered the same issue? And know a solution? Please let me know. TIA
Welcome to XDA
Sounds like a hardware failure.
If you did all that not much else left.
I hope someone know a solution how to fix this problem. It just happened all of a sudden. The phone was working fine beforw my son just turned it off. When I turned it back on it freezes wherever I go and going back to homescreen by itself. It happens all the time when the wifi is on. But when the wifi is off, it is somehow ok.
Well leave the wifi off. You went back to a known good firmware version and set the data user partition to its default settings. Unless you installed a buggy 3rd party after that there's not much left other than a hardware failure.
Data user partition should be in default settings I guess since flashing to known good version.
Wilsaryu said:
Data user partition should be in default settings I guess since flashing to known good version.
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You did a factory reset as well.
blackhawk said:
You did a factory reset as well.
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Yes sir!
Sounds like you're having the same issue as me: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/a52s-randomly-rebooting-freezing.4503129
When this happens, do you see the Samsung logo that you normally see when you turn on your phone?
Stonos said:
Sounds like you're having the same issue as me: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/a52s-randomly-rebooting-freezing.4503129
When this happens, do you see the Samsung logo that you normally see when you turn on your phone?
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Yes, restarting phone is fine like normal, but whenever I browse on my a52s it keeps lagging but when press the return/back button it goes back to normal but when I repeat browsing the same thing it keeps lagging, sometimes it freezes and going back to home screen.
Wilsaryu said:
Yes, restarting phone is fine like normal, but whenever I browse on my a52s it keeps lagging but when press the return/back button it goes back to normal but when I repeat browsing the same thing it keeps lagging, sometimes it freezes and going back to home screen.
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What browser? Try clearing that browser's data.
Try a different browser like Brave.
Google chrome browser but not just on browser also in every app. Even in Settings it keeps freezing and going back to home screen
Wilsaryu said:
Google chrome browser but not just on browser also in every app. Even in Settings it keeps freezing and going back to home screen
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That's likely a hardware failure of some type probably the mobo.
Hello guys! My A52s is now working in properly, no more freezing/lagging. What I did is I drained the battery to zero and had it fully charged then I saw an update from android 12 to android 13. Voila my a52s is back to normal like new . Thank you guys for your time to reply. God bless us all
Wilsaryu said:
Hello guys! My A52s is now working in properly, no more freezing/lagging. What I did is I drained the battery to zero and had it fully charged then I saw an update from android 12 to android 13. Voila my a52s is back to normal like new . Thank you guys for your time to reply. God bless us all
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Time will tell. I find that disconcerting. Did Samsung release that model with that big of a glitch in the firmware for some models of that production run? Yes, well... that's Samsung.
I've had this issue. Sent it back for warranty claims and they sent me a replacement unit, Initally I though GalaxyMax Hz caused this issue - so I haven't used it again.