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Galaxy Tab 3 8 is the best feeling tablet.

Hi, just got the Tab 8 yesterday, while I was at bestbuy decideing which tablet to get, I compared all the tablets on display, and I have to say this is the best feeling tablet from all. Dont care about aluminum or some other crap. Samsung made the coating and the design beautiful. I think im becoming a samsung fanatic. Dont care about specs at this point the screen resolution its lower then Nexus 7 2013, but it is much better display with its color and brightness.
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I have and really like my Tab 3 8". I wanted something portable and easy to hold. The 7" screens were just a tad too small for my eyes. This tablet meets all my needs.
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Why don't buy galaxy note 8, it is the same size and had an extra S-pen

I to love this tablet. It just feels right in my hands. I could have gotten the note 8 but have no use for the s pen. The resolution is lower than most tablets but it still wows me. I enjoy watching movies on it more than the full size ipad.
Just wish they would start carrying cases in stores and a root come out.

I got the 7 and I must say I like it allot. I upgraded from a kindle fire 2 just by chance when getting my new phone. I got it for 99 dollars and managed to get 2 S3's for free with a mobile hotspot for the wife.
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Lol spoke to soon just rooted my tab 3 8.0. Anyone know if there are any roms out?

Nothing yet, but I know there there a few people already working on some.........
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frostdragon779 said:
Why don't buy galaxy note 8, it is the same size and had an extra S-pen
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Almost the same. But for a person looking for a quick media player, games, and browsing, tab 3 8.0 is a good deal. Both have same screen size. Only difference is the ram, processor and the pen. Also, the tab 3 is a big slimmer.

hinds90 said:
I to love this tablet. It just feels right in my hands. I could have gotten the note 8 but have no use for the s pen. The resolution is lower than most tablets but it still wows me. I enjoy watching movies on it more than the full size ipad.
Just wish they would start carrying cases in stores and a root come out.
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just brought the tab 3 8.0 and purchased a carry case / bluetooth keyboard on ebay hope that helps
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My current tablet is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus and got the "bug" to get a bigger and/or different tablet. I wish I would have just started with the Tab 3 8.0! On Monday, I got the Nook HD+ at Walmart. Meh... I liked the bigger screen but some of the apps that I use often weren't available for it via Google Play. I returned this on Tuesday morning. Over lunch on Tuesday, I went to a different Walmart and bought the newest Nexus 7. It just didn't trip my trigger AND the setup menu seemed to be missing things that I am used to on my 7+. I returned the Nexus 7 this morning and bought the Tab 3 8.0. Love it!
Walmart has a 15 day return policy on most electronics AND their accidental damage warranties are fairly in expensive. It covers cracked screens, etc. For the Nook HD+ it was only $15 and for the other two tablets it was $28 for TWO years. That's cheaper than Square Trade and a good coupon. (I only get accidental damage warranties on electronic things that could break easily - and I've used them a few times too from Square Trade... like my netbook and two Kindles.)
Anyhow, momma's happy.

Yep, the tab 8 feels better than the note 8 in the hands, and I don't need the silly s pen.
But the tab 3 8 is slower than the note. Has anyone spent spent time with each to figure out whether the performance difference is noticible for simple tasks like web browsing and reading forums?
Most important to me is smooth scrolling and non-ridiculous page loading. The note 8 is pretty decent (other than its occasional input freezes which I understand affect both).

rumatt said:
Yep, the tab 8 feels better than the note 8 in the hands, and I don't need the silly s pen.
But the tab 3 8 is slower than the note. Has anyone spent spent time with each to figure out whether the performance difference is noticible for simple tasks like web browsing and reading forums?
Most important to me is smooth scrolling and non-ridiculous page loading. The note 8 is pretty decent (other than its occasional input freezes which I understand affect both).
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Hi.
I was playing quite a bit with the Tab 3 0.8 in a store today, comparing it side by side with its more powerful and older ' cousin' the Note 8. I was mainly focusing on how both tablets performed when large pdf files stored on an exterior card were being loaded and manipulated with in the preinstalled pdf app.
In the process I noticed the occasional lag , sometimes rather long, on the part of the Tab when trying to auto rotate whatever pdf text was just being displayed. With an exterior card and large pdf files to load, Iunderstand, this could have been foreseen, given the less powerful processor and less RAM as compared to its 'cousin'.
What puzzled me, however, was that when I'd exit the pdf app and started playing with some other apps on the Tab 3, like the web browser, the photo app etc., I experienced the same auto rotation issues when sometimes an app would't effectively switch into the other mode at all!!
Now since I haven't noticed anyone complaining about this 'issue ' (if it is an issue) in the reviews' and comments' threads, I wonder if I happened to be playing with faulty device or my hands were to blame ? I don't really know.
Ivan

I have had the note 8, the new nexus 7, and now the tab 3 8". To tell you the truth, I can't tell any difference in speed between the 3 tablets. If I still had all 3 tablets, and put them side by side then I might could see a small difference, but nothing major. I have had my tab 3 8" for 3 days now and I haven't noticed any slowness, freeze ups, or funky touchscreen issues like on the nexus 7 (2013). The nexus 7 has an awesome screen, but I couldn't type anything without having any ghost touches, and if I would lay it on the table then it would not register my touches at all. Bottom line is, the galaxy tab 3 8" is a very nice tablet. I would definitely recommend it.
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lyall29 said:
I have had the note 8, the new nexus 7, and now the tab 3 8". To tell you the truth, I can't tell any difference in speed between the 3 tablets. If I still had all 3 tablets, and put them side by side then I might could see a small difference, but nothing major. I have had my tab 3 8" for 3 days now and I haven't noticed any slowness, freeze ups, or funky touchscreen issues like on the nexus 7 (2013). The nexus 7 has an awesome screen, but I couldn't type anything without having any ghost touches, and if I would lay it on the table then it would not register my touches at all. Bottom line is, the galaxy tab 3 8" is a very nice tablet. I would definitely recommend it.
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I spent some time playing with both the Tab 3 8 and Note 8 side by side in best buy. At first my conclusion was that they were essentially the same speed. I could barely notice much difference when doing basic stuff, even when doing it in parallel. Given that I don't use the s-pen very often, I was very tempted go for the lower priced, lighter, and narrower Tab 3 8.
I did notice that the scrolling on the Tab 3 was maybe a little less smooth than the Note, but I wasn't sure if maybe I was just imagining it.
But then I loaded a very long web page on both; the Tab 3 got bogged down and the Note didn't. I was able to scroll smoothly on the Note where the Tab 3 was choking -- jerky scrolling and image loading was taking forever. I was hoping they were essentially identical performance wise for basic stuff, but I think the Note might indeed pull far ahead during more difficult tasks.
But does this really matter? How often will I load massive web pages? I really like the feel of the Tab 3 better. I'm going to go back and try again just to confirm. If for normal tasks the Tab is basically the same, I'd rather have the narrower form factor and the $100 in my pocket.

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But does this really matter? How often will I load massive web pages? I really like the feel of the Tab 3 better. I'm going to go back and try again just to confirm. If for normal tasks the Tab is basically the same, I'd rather have the narrower form factor and the $100 in my pocket.
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I am the guy who always has to have the newest and fastest phone and tablet out there. I know the note 8 should out perform the tab 3 8" because of the 4 core vs 2 core but I think you would be happy with the tab 3. I was worried about this tablet being slow but it turns out that there has been no noticeable lag in the 3 days that I've had it. When I was at Best Buy I played with both tablets just to make sure that I liked the tab 3, and I actually noticed more lag on the note 8. like I said before, the tab 3 8" seems to be a really nice tablet that is plenty fast. You could buy the tab 3 and try it for a few days and then take it back if you find that it lags. I think that you would be happy with this tablet.
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Thanks all for review, i tested it in first day display in Samsung store, i hardly tell speed different with Note 8..
-IMO when play some heavy game i think Note 8 will be best choice, Note 8 it has better spec. but i still love design of Tab 8 slim and beautiful.
-I'm now chose between Tab 8, Note 8 And New Nexus 7. I own Nexus 7 but it's look so buggy. <<< this very hard choice, New Nexus 7 better spec but ugly design, Note 8 good spec just little more expensive than Tab 8 but design is little buggy. Tab 8 design is best from samsung..
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A few more things I've noticed after using both side by side.
Speed: they're essentially the same until you do something where extra cores help (shocker!) The main scenario where I saw this happen was if you try to scroll or zoom while a page is still loading. The cores are busy loading stuff so the scroll / zoom is much choppier on the tab 3 8 than the note 8. But outside of that they're basically the same. My conclusion was that the tab was fine for me.
Comfort. The tab feels much smaller and is easier to hold one handed. The wide bezels on the note make it feel bulky. This prompted me to go buy the tab.
Typing. Upon opening it up and starting to use it, the first thing that stood out is that I type much worse on the tab! The wider note bezels actually put your hands in a better typing position, particularly when you're holding it vertically, which you don't do in the store.
I'm going to spend a few more days with the tab 3 and see if the typing grows on me... if not I'll be testing out whether my local office depot gives refunds for open tablets. Gulp.

I had many problems with this tab in the beginning. Slow response and typing. But now, everything is all good. Sure, I can use the speed and resolution of the nexus 7, buy that extra inch of screen and multi Window seal the deal!
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yatbond said:
I had many problems with this tab in the beginning. Slow response and typing. But now, everything is all good.
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How did you do that ?

Happy with mine
Pros:
Like the size
Like the Price (Compared to Note)
Like that it is "rootable"
Cons:
bloatware
No UMS (USB Mass Storage) in stock kernal
Only Dual core Exynos 4212 (compared to Notes Exynos 4421)

Surface Pro Pen for Galaxy Note 4 (Old Cintiq Stylus Works Too)

Hey do any of you have a Surface Pro? Can you test out the stylus from your Surface Pro with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4? I read in the YouTube comments that it works for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and even the eraser function on this 2003 Cintiq stylus works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFlAqR0SWyk

8thos said:
Hey do any of you have a Surface Pro? Can you test out the stylus from your Surface Pro with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4? I read in the YouTube comments that it works for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and even the eraser function on this 2003 Cintiq stylus works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFlAqR0SWyk
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l did not know that.
as far as the surface, it looks awesome but nobody is buying it. I honestly do not know a single person that has one.

Surface pro 2 pens work as they use wacom feel tech, sp3 pens will NOT work.

8thos said:
Hey do any of you have a Surface Pro? Can you test out the stylus from your Surface Pro with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4? I read in the YouTube comments that it works for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and even the eraser function on this 2003 Cintiq stylus works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFlAqR0SWyk
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I have Surface Pro v1 and note 4 , both pens work inter-operate just fine i would like pen like Surface Pro in Note for its size

sprintuser1977 said:
l did not know that.
as far as the surface, it looks awesome but nobody is buying it. I honestly do not know a single person that has one.
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Man, completely different experience here. I know 8 people that have surface 3 pro, and 3-4 that have surface 1 pro.
Basically everyone I know that is into 'thin' laptops, and not a Mac user, has a surface pro 3.
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Pro 2 pen works, but definitely feels like plastic gliding on glass vs the S-Pen or Pro 3 pen feeling a bit more realistic. The eraser function works as far as actually erasing bits of a stroke and not an entire stroke. The button brings up air command. But the capacitive buttons do not work. The pen is also not calibrated properly because the "dot" appears slightly to the right of the pen tip (for righties) or to the left (for lefties).

sprintuser1977 said:
l did not know that.
as far as the surface, it looks awesome but nobody is buying it. I honestly do not know a single person that has one.
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We have bought 15...great systems. now that you know me you can change your statement and forget about media and marketing wars. I am using the pen right now. It's very bizarre since it works for clicks, it doesn't work on the keyboard nor on the S pen pad...

Interesting, I have a surface pro 1 and i'll test it later when I get home tonight. Funny thing, I know multiple people have surface pro as well. I know it's not selling like the iPad or android tablet but it's a full blown PC in tablet form. I guess microsoft is not marketing it well enough for people to mistaken as just a tablet.

sprintuser1977 said:
l did not know that.
as far as the surface, it looks awesome but nobody is buying it. I honestly do not know a single person that has one.
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I've got a Surface Pro 3 I use for work. As the IT manager, I could have gotten a tablet, laptop and desktop. I chose to just try the the Surface Pro 3 with docking station. I have two 27" Samsung monitors and the Surface works well as a desktop replacement with it's SSD's, i7 and 16GB of RAM. When I go to meetings I just rip the keyboard off and use it as a tablet.
My only complaint lies with Windows 8.1. What it doesn't do and what I hope Windows 10 does is to dynamically adjust my resolution depending if it's docked or not. 1920x1080 looks great on my 27" monitors, but on my 12" display I would need a magnifying glass. So I have to change rez when I undock. I hope the OS will become more aware of such things in the future.

My Wacom Intuos pen doesn't work though.

I have a SP1 that I bought used, for drawing, didn't come with a pen, and i've always used the one for my Note 10.1 with it.

My motioncomputing Wacom pen works in N4. Erasure works as well. Using Wacom and Note1 SPen on Note1, or Wacom and Note3 SPen on Note3 felt similar. But using the same Wacom and N4 SPen on Note4 is very different. First I realized I need to press little harder when using Wacom and the dot is not properly aligned. It must be that N4 SPen has better technology built in.

Note 7 to Note 5 after recall

This is my personal observation. I have owned every Note since the 2. I had the Note 5 for almost a year prior to upgrading to the Note 7. While the Note 7 was really a nice device (I have returned it and repurchased a Note 5 64GB Tmobile Version), I did notice the following differences:
1. The Note 7 I/O speed was much slower than the Note 5. I restored my device using SmartSwitch, so both devices had the same exact software installed.
2. The Note 7 had horrible lag using the Gear VR 2016 version, most apparent when streaming videos or graphic intensive games. I would always have to optimize memory before using the Gear VR, or the lag would be severe. The Note 5, is rock solid using Gear VR, with little to no lag(I am running stock Tmobile 6.01 ROM.)
3. While I do miss the curved screen on the Note 7, I couldn't find a screen protector that wouldn't stop peeling within two weeks after installing(The S7 Edge and previous edge devices were easier to apply screen protectors due to the larger radius of the edge). I couldn't find a glass screen protector that wasn't attached by just the edges(this is a horrible design that allows dust to get between the protector and the screen.) The Note 5 has many awesome Glass Screen Protectors.
4. I do miss the always on display on the Note 7, but I never used the Edge Display Stuff, just seemed like fluff that would take up valuable system memory. The curve did make the phone easier to hold without a case, but who does that?
5. I also miss the Grace UX, but not the combining notifications of the last Note 7 update(they should have included the option to turn off.)
6. Due Note(pun intended) that the Note 7 never really got the chance to run with a fully optimized ROM due to the obvious recall, but I felt like the Note 7 was hindered by the GPU/CPU, it should have been buttery smooth like the Note 5 when it was first launched, it felt more like the disaster that was the Note 4 when the 5.0.1 ROM was released(later corrected with 5.1.1 ROM.)
I am ultimately happy with the Note 5 for the next year, until they release the Note/Pro 8. I really don't feel the Curved Screen adds any value to the power user, and makes it more difficult to use the pen, and provides a difficult surface for screen protectors.

Hopefully with the note 7 recall we will begin to see some more development here on the note 5 again! It has been getting pretty quiet in here and im sure there is a lot more that can be done with this amazing device that we currently have!

docangle said:
This is my personal observation. I have owned every Note since the 2. I had the Note 5 for almost a year prior to upgrading to the Note 7. While the Note 7 was really a nice device (I have returned it and repurchased a Note 5 64GB Tmobile Version), I did notice the following differences:
1. The Note 7 I/O speed was much slower than the Note 5. I restored my device using SmartSwitch, so both devices had the same exact software installed.
2. The Note 7 had horrible lag using the Gear VR 2016 version, most apparent when streaming videos or graphic intensive games. I would always have to optimize memory before using the Gear VR, or the lag would be severe. The Note 5, is rock solid using Gear VR, with little to no lag(I am running stock Tmobile 6.01 ROM.)
3. While I do miss the curved screen on the Note 7, I couldn't find a screen protector that wouldn't stop peeling within two weeks after installing(The S7 Edge and previous edge devices were easier to apply screen protectors due to the larger radius of the edge). I couldn't find a glass screen protector that wasn't attached by just the edges(this is a horrible design that allows dust to get between the protector and the screen.) The Note 5 has many awesome Glass Screen Protectors.
4. I do miss the always on display on the Note 7, but I never used the Edge Display Stuff, just seemed like fluff that would take up valuable system memory. The curve did make the phone easier to hold without a case, but who does that?
5. I also miss the Grace UX, but not the combining notifications of the last Note 7 update(they should have included the option to turn off.)
6. Due Note(pun intended) that the Note 7 never really got the chance to run with a fully optimized ROM due to the obvious recall, but I felt like the Note 7 was hindered by the GPU/CPU, it should have been buttery smooth like the Note 5 when it was first launched, it felt more like the disaster that was the Note 4 when the 5.0.1 ROM was released(later corrected with 5.1.1 ROM.)
I am ultimately happy with the Note 5 for the next year, until they release the Note/Pro 8. I really don't feel the Curved Screen adds any value to the power user, and makes it more difficult to use the pen, and provides a difficult surface for screen protectors.
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slayer21011 said:
Hopefully with the note 7 recall we will begin to see some more development here on the note 5 again! It has been getting pretty quiet in here and im sure there is a lot more that can be done with this amazing device that we currently have!
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Flash the RiverRom and skyhigh kernel and your all set. I have been using this combo for months and its solid as a rock
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clsA said:
Flash the RiverRom and skyhigh kernel and your all set. I have been using this combo for months and its solid as a rock
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Im willing to check this combo out. Do you have a link to the thread? Is it a TMO or INT ROM? Didnt see it in the development section when I checked. Let me know Id appreciate it.

@slayer21011 Their you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3327198
you can find all the files I used here > https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=123723
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I purchased the TMO by pre-order and received it day one. I agree that there were memory problems with the Gear VR. My bigger problem was how fast the Note 7 heated up. This in turn caused calls to drop. 5 or 6 times a day. I returned it for a Note 5 the first day returns were allowed with TMO.
On the other hand, I loved the secure folder and being able to put apps, not just files or photos, into the folder. I hope someone comes out with a substitute for the Secure Folder using fingerprint. Perhaps Samsung will add it to the upcoming Nougat update for the TMO Note 5.

Use Note 10 plus Spen with Note 20 ultra

If i use the Note 10+ spen with Note 20 ultra will I still get the 9ms latency ? And will all new air gestures work , Im planning to buy a replacement Spen and the Note 10+ spen is almost half the price of Note 20s.

When I tried air gestures with the Note 10's spen, it wouldn't work.

princeasi said:
When I tried air gestures with the Note 10's spen, it wouldn't work.
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Bec you should pair the pen with the phone first

hoss_n2 said:
Bec you should pair the pen with the phone first
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Did it work you? Initially I was able to write with it except the air gestures.

princeasi said:
Did it work you? Initially I was able to write with it except the air gestures.
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Yes it works put note 10 pen in the note 20 then go to spen settings and reset spen then allow multiple spens from settings also

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If i use the Note 10+ spen with Note 20 ultra will I still get the 9ms latency ? And will all new air gestures work , Im planning to buy a replacement Spen and the Note 10+ spen is almost half the price of Note 20s.
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It will work once you connect it, but you will NOT get 9ms latency. That Note 10 S pen had around 42ms latency from my understanding. Samsung says that the new Pen has had its acceleration sensors and gyroscope enhanced so that it receives coordinates more frequently, also improved the reaction time of the S Pen by using in-house technology to write directly on the screen buffer.

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It will work once you connect it, but you will NOT get 9ms latency. That Note 10 S pen had around 42ms latency from my understanding. Samsung says that the new Pen has had its acceleration sensors and gyroscope enhanced so that it receives coordinates more frequently, also improved the reaction time of the S Pen by using in-house technology to write directly on the screen buffer.
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After some search the Spen it self has nothing to do with the latency , the note 20 & Note 20 ultra use the same spen but with different latency it is a factor of screen controller itself and the AI of the software , and for improved accelerometer & Gyroscope the Note 10 spen works with the all gestures of Note 20 normally , Im sure now they are the same Spen with different colors

Can say for a fact the 2 pens are different in some way. Air Actions only works with a Note 20 pen.
My Note 10 pen works for everything else.

Tidbits said:
Can say for a fact the 2 pens are different in some way. Air Actions only works with a Note 20 pen.
My Note 10 pen works for everything else.
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For air actions to work you should pair the note 10 spen with note 20 , insert the note 10 pen in the note 20 then choose reset spen from the settings ” attached picture ”
Then allow use multiple spens

Interesting enough my pen doesn't want to pair.

This may be a bit of a cheat, but when I received my Note 8, I contacted Samsung support because the clicky top was wobbling, I sent them a video to show them and they sent me a warranty replacement. The new one did the same thing, so could have just been the design. Might be worth a try with this new phone...
twitter.com/j_homsey/status/917716597229449216

Anyone figure out how to connect the note 10 spen to the note 20 ultra. I have two note 10 spens and they will not connect no matter what I do. I have plugged it in and chose reset. I let my note 20 pen battery die and then try it. I even tried wiping the data for the air command app and still nothing. I'm assuming like everything Samsung does, they are forcing your to buy a new note 20 pen.

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Anyone figure out how to connect the note 10 spen to the note 20 ultra. I have two note 10 spens and they will not connect no matter what I do. I have plugged it in and chose reset. I let my note 20 pen battery die and then try it. I even tried wiping the data for the air command app and still nothing. I'm assuming like everything Samsung does, they are forcing your to buy a new note 20 pen.
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Did you try the setting allow multiple S-Pens?

warriorvibhu said:
Did you try the setting allow multiple S-Pens?
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Yes. The pen writes on the screen but will not pair...when I try pairing it just fails.

makavelisk said:
Yes. The pen writes on the screen but will not pair...when I try pairing it just fails.
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At first it worked with Note 20 ultra and some reviewers reported it working , but then Samsung disabled it with the first official update

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At first it worked with Note 20 ultra and some reviewers reported it working , but then Samsung disabled it with the first official update
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Figured that Samsung would do some bull**** like that so they can squeeze a few extra bucks out of everyone. Completely rediculous just like not including headphones or the spen tips. Thanks for the update.

hoss_n2 said:
At first it worked with Note 20 ultra and some reviewers reported it working , but then Samsung disabled it with the first official update
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Lol... it wouldn't surprise me. If the update is software not firmware just uninstall the software update and go with the factory load version. I've had to do that with a couple apks... cheap tricks count.
The new spen has longer uptime on its cap/battery too if my memory serves me correctly. Was reading a good write up on it about 2 weeks ago but can't find that info now.
Just bite the bullet
Damn spens are born with a bulls eye on them, no doubt.
With a hard drop even in a good case they love to pop out. Cute.
You have to carefully approach the downed note least you inadvertently step on it's spen or leave it behind.

Question S-Pen Charging...

I got the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE. I am NOT sure how to charge the S-Pen. Nothing in YouTube or the manuals in samsung site. I see some reviews that it can't be wireless (or bluetooth?) charged. I attach it to the back of the tablet but not sure whether it's charging.
Also, I am unable to check how much battery is left on the S-Pen as well? Any ideas?

The S-Pen which comes with the SGT S7 FE does not have the same bluetooth features as the regular SGT S7 or S7 Plus.

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The S-Pen which comes with the SGT S7 FE does not have the same bluetooth features as the regular SGT S7 or S7 Plus.
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I get it and that's why I am asking how to charge it and check the battery status.

RainGater said:
I get it and that's why I am asking how to charge it and check the battery status.
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Did you read my reply? Here is the short answer the S-Pen which comes with the Galaxy Tab 7 FE is not rechargable!!! It gets it power off the electromagnetic grid that is embedded in the display.

iceepyon said:
Did you read my reply? Here is the short answer the S-Pen which comes with the Galaxy Tab 7 FE is not rechargable!!! It gets it power off the electromagnetic grid that is embedded in the display.
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Wow, your initial reply didn't say anything remotely close to the electromagnetic grid as it simply states that it doesn't have the bluetooth features like its bigger cousins.
In the reviews, I too found out that it doesn't have bluetooth features and only your reponse came close to how it gets its power. So, if it gets its power off of the grid, then isn't that superior to the bluetooth features as you don't need to charge it all?
Unfortunately, the Samsung support has no clue about how it gets charged as well. They keep reciting the features of S7+.
Anyways, thanks for the response.

RainGater said:
Wow, your initial reply didn't say anything remotely close to the electromagnetic grid as it simply states that it doesn't have the bluetooth features like its bigger cousins.
In the reviews, I too found out that it doesn't have bluetooth features and only your reponse came close to how it gets its power. So, if it gets its power off of the grid, then isn't that superior to the bluetooth features as you don't need to charge it all?
Unfortunately, the Samsung support has no clue about how it gets charged as well. They keep reciting the features of S7+.
Anyways, thanks for the response.
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My bad, I thought that you had a basic understanding of how the S-Pen works lol
The bluetooth features for bluetooth enabled S-Pen is to provide addition functions, like being able to use the S-Pen as a remote to take pictures on your Note 9/10/20. Or being able to use it to control the media player. Or allow you to use it as a wand to swipe up and down to change from the main camera to the front facing camera.

iceepyon said:
My bad, I thought that you had a basic understanding of how the S-Pen works lol
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Gosh, I know how the SPen works and you don't even get my original question. Please read it and educate yourself if you are going to respond to my question.

Let's be clear, the answer to the question how do you charge the S pen included with the Tab S7 FE is you don't. It does not require charging. It has no battery. It is a dumb pen.
If you are talking about an S pen which has smart features and does require charging, i.e. one that did not come with your Tab S7 FE reviews suggest the Tab doesn't have the ability to charge those pens while the S7 non-FE does. If you wanted smart features I think you would have to use the S Pen Pro which charges via USB-C.

will the new tab s7 FE spen work with other Samsung models?
I understand spens are cross compatible between smartphone and tablet models. For example, the spen of a note 8 will work on a tab s7+ and vice versa.
It is important to clarify that this applies to the tip (nibs) of the spens. The obvious exception to this rule is the wireless functionality of the latest spen models with older smartphone/tablet models. But the basic works, that is, using the spen for handwriting and drawing.
Please corrent me if wrong.

diehard2013 said:
will the new tab s7 FE spen work with other Samsung models?
I understand spens are cross compatible between smartphone and tablet models. For example, the spen of a note 8 will work on a tab s7+ and vice versa.
It is important to clarify that this applies to the tip (nibs) of the spens. The obvious exception to this rule is the wireless functionality of the latest spen models with older smartphone/tablet models. But the basic works, that is, using the spen for handwriting and drawing.
Please corrent me if wrong.
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I just tested my S7 FE with the pen from my S6 Lite and it worked fine. I would assume any of the passive pens will work.

diehard2013 said:
will the new tab s7 FE spen work with other Samsung models?
I understand spens are cross compatible between smartphone and tablet models. For example, the spen of a note 8 will work on a tab s7+ and vice versa.
It is important to clarify that this applies to the tip (nibs) of the spens. The obvious exception to this rule is the wireless functionality of the latest spen models with older smartphone/tablet models. But the basic works, that is, using the spen for handwriting and drawing.
Please corrent me if wrong.
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Yes. All S-Pens will work on other Note and S-Pen enabled devices with the exception of the Galaxy Z Fold 3, as that has it's own dedicated S-Pen. Due to the more delicate display.

iceepyon said:
Yes. All S-Pens will work on other Note and S-Pen enabled devices with the exception of the Galaxy Z Fold 3, as that has it's own dedicated S-Pen. Due to the more delicate display.
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Also add the Note 20 Ultra to that list of devices the basic (dumb) S-Pen will not work with. I tested it on my Tab S4 (my trade-in device for getting the S7 FE for $162) as well as my S7+ and it works with them, but not my Note 20 Ultra.

RemyL75 said:
Also add the Note 20 Ultra to that list of devices the basic (dumb) S-Pen will not work with. I tested it on my Tab S4 (my trade-in device for getting the S7 FE for $162) as well as my S7+ and it works with them, but not my Note 20 Ultra.
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Really, as I was able to use the S-Pen from my Note 8 on the retail demo unit of a Note 20 Ultra....

RemyL75 said:
Also add the Note 20 Ultra to that list of devices the basic (dumb) S-Pen will not work with. I tested it on my Tab S4 (my trade-in device for getting the S7 FE for $162) as well as my S7+ and it works with them, but not my Note 20 Ultra.
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The S pen that comes with the FE Tab works fine on my Note 20 Ultra, Well it touches etc, selects and swipes as much as a dump pen can