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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] wingkandy:
Thank you so much for your help! You saved my butt. My phone is in working order
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rubbernecker:
Hey guys I have a nexus 4 and months ago I broke it when a dropped it. Screen is gone and the ribbon is torn from when I pulled the screen. Anyway I have pictures on it I want to get off which I turned off the Google backup stuff and so I tried to hook it up to the computer. The led light come on which is orange and my computer try's to install a driver for it which errors out with QHSUSB_DLOAD. My question is will I be able to get my pictures off of it if I get the screen replaced or is this phone a goner? seen online for like $60 I can get a replacement.. thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tttuning:
Has anyone changed the color of the text bubbles in the sms app??? Looking for something better then the stock colors have...maybe a halo blue and a white.....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LeftyGR:
Not sure if you're interested. But in the 2nd post of this thread is an inverted sms app for vzw n3. It says use flash gordon, but is flashable in safe strap.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tttuning:
Lol actually I'm running that now..and that's why I want different bubble colors....I'm running Galaxy man's theme and would like something to match....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tpike:
If you want to link me the Rom you are running, I might be able to edit the apk to match. Or I can help you learn how to do it. It's pretty easy actually.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tttuning:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2545236

[ROM][1/28/14] CleanROM 1.6 -★| Elegance in Simplicity! | Legendary Stability! |★-
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tpike:
i will try this weekend. been looking into app building :) sorry for the delay. if you can dropbox me the secmms.apk you are running now i can knock it out.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] manigault:
The two devices to which I can compare the wifi performance are a nexus 7 flo and an Lg G2. It seems that areas in my house where I normally get decent signal strength with the other two devices I am barely connected with the tab pro. Is anyone else getting poor wifi performance with this tablet? Maybe I just need to move my surfboard to the center of my house?
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] Crsdr37:
Yes very poor... I had the nexus 7 and a note 3 both perfect in my room. This drops and goes from 3 to 0.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] manigault:
I'm hoping that once some developers, hopefully, jump on this device wifi will be one of the issues resolved. Here's hoping it's not hardware related. It's really my only complaint about the device.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] manigault:
So i did some looking around on ye olde interwebs today. There is nothing mentioned anywhere yet concerning this(probably way too early) . I may call Bestbuy tomorrow and ask if they've had any calls/questions/returns related to this.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] bckrupps:
my wifi has been outstanding. actually better then my gtab was. full bars still on the second floor streaming hulu.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] Crsdr37:
Yea not so much don't even have it in a case and I get like 2 bars where my phone is full bars
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] manigault:
So I downloaded Wifi signal strength from the play store. Sitting in the same spot, the signal dbm and linkspeed are reading roughly the same as my G2. Data download speeds on the G2, though, are reading about twice what the tab is seeing. Can anyone explain this? G2 is reading around - 82 to - 86 dbm and tab around - 79 to - 82 dbm.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] thundrbird1:
I just got the Tab Pro 8.4 yesterday and I too am getting very poor connection. I was going to return my Nexus 7 2013 today but I'm having second thoughts now. I love the screen real estate on the Tab Pro but unless I'm in the same room where the router is at I get horrible connection. Both devices running 4.4 but the Nexus 7 has no connection issues. Tried every possible fix to no avail :(. Other than that I have absolutely NO complaints about this tablet. From screen resolution to performance, this Tab Pro rocks!!!!!!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] TheSurgeon:
No WI-FI issues at all

Hello. Iv'e had my tab pro 8.4 2 weeks now absolutely no wi- fi issues at all great signal anywhere in house and outside too.

I have 2 netgear 6300 routers one is used for main network and the other is used as a bridge switch and I have a motorola cable modem which I own system combination works great. My netgear 6300 routers are a,b,g,n and ac if you know what that is.The Samsung Tab Pro .4 is also a,b,g,n and AC capable many other brand tablets are not AC capable I hope you know what AC is.

I suggest you buy some better routers and a seperate modem. Then you will probably have much better wi-fi reception. If you have a modem router combination build in one unit throw it away it will never give you the wi-fi reception you expect unless you are right next to it.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] Crsdr37:
I know a lot about WiFi and it has nothing to do with my equipment. I have an airport extreme new version and also a Linksys bridged upstairs through a power line Ethernet kit. All my devices are fine except this one. Not saying the speed is slow just low signal where other devices are full..... The speed is fine just weak signal
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] Caelrie:
Take it back and exchange it, see if a new one has the same problem.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] leatherneck6017:
In my extensive history with Samsung devices, some will show more/less bars than others. But they will achieve the same or similar up/down speeds when tested. A while back I read a post (I think it was on the Sprint S4) by an electrical engineer who actually ran some tests on two devices side by side. IIRC, the result was the devices were receiving the same amount of signal, but one of them showed less bars.

So if you're not noticing lower speeds, it's likely that this device has a higher threshold for showing signal strength in bars.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] ilatimer1:
I've discovered something interesting about the WiFI issues. I too had problems with the WiFi on my Tab Pro 8.4. Most of the time when I woke it up the WiFi would not work and I had to turn it off and on again. Over the weekend I purchased a new Airport Extreme to replace my older one and no I do not have this problem anymore. I am not connected via AC instead of A/B/G or N. I just thought it was interesting.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] thornev:
I have a Galaxy S4 and the Tab Pro 8.4 wifi signal in the same house locations is far weaker. I don't get any signal in house locations where my S4 is fine.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] h_zee13:
Mine is fine until I hold it from the bottom left corner. I lose close to 18 dBm by holding it from there
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] JonasDroid:
I have done some tests using 2 different acces points. (on 6 different locations with variable coverage) (each time 5 tests and took the average)

I compared my S3 with the tab pro and the resulst were very close. (3dBm at most)

I haven't really been paying attention to it before, but for as far as I know wifi is fine here.

BTW: Left bottom corner doesn't make any difference for me.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] h_zee13:
So a little update. I went and replaced mine and the new unit has the exact same issue.

I live in Canada and we only have the white one available here. Don't know if that makes a difference
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] thundrbird1:
UPdate:

I was going to go back to the NEXUS 7 because of the wifi issues but man this tablet is amazing!! So I decided to return it for another device and I guess I must have gotten a lemon for the first one(Which for me, Samsung has always been great), because I have no wifi issues at all :). This tablet is by far the best one I've owned, from performance to especially screen resolution!!!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] conan1600:
I had my Kindle fire hdx 8.9 and my LG Optimus g pro phone along with the tab pro 8.9 at the hospital and the tab pro could not connect due to signal strenth. Both my phone and the Kindle had no trouble what so ever and happily played Netflix and browsed the web. I am also having an issue where the tab pro disconnects from my wifi and reconnects every so often even in the middle of my using it for games or browsing. Intolerable behavior from a premium tablet.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] crandallbk:
I have a black 8.4, and I can second your -15 dbm when I hold the bottom left corner. I loaded wifi fixer and can watch the difference...One room away from my router and typically run -53 dbm, but when I hold the tab with my palm covering the bottom corner, I am around -68dbm. Hmmm.... other than that, and coming from the 7.7, I love this tab.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] cloud71:
I keep getting connection time out errors, a lot from play store and surfing.

Anyone else having issues? I'm within a few feet of router

I'm connected with 5g not 2.4 if that makes a difference

Posted From Galaxy TabPro 8.4
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] h_zee13:
UPDATE:

So after getting my 8.4 replaced for a 3rd time, I have come to the conclusion that all the units being sold in my area have the wifi issue.

Here's a video comparison between my N5 and my 8.4. I'm standing about 2 meters away from my router

Video

You can clearly see that the Nexus 5 doesn't have any issue running the max speed. The 8.4 on the other hand will reach about half the speed for a few seconds and that's it. Worst thing is that I'm not even holding the device. If I hold it with my left hand by the bottom corner, the speeds won't go over 5Mbps
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] cloud71:
After factory reset wifi issue is gone. I thk it might of started cause of some of the bloat that I turned off
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] moz2k12:
I would also say a factory reset helps, i did it on mine right now and the Wifi is more stable than before. I compared it with my LG G2 and it is mostly the same!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] cloud71:
Yep I can believe that , seeing how I don't have it rooted yet, I can just reset without anything to lose

I will get it rooted soon though, I'm just waiting for a while

Sent from the Galaxy TabPro 8.4 aboard the StarShip Enterprise
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] chinmayghegde007:
Hi have exact same issue with wifi

Connection drops suddenly. I will try to reset and see. It's little wired that reset helps to solve connection issue.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] cloud71:
Will the connection issue is back, ERR. not sure why, I havent turned anything off this time or tryed removing any bloat.

I'm still stock everything so this is perplexing.

Any thoughts from anyone on how to fix?,

Could this be hardware, or is it just software?

And should I take it back for replacement???

I would hate to have to keep resetting.

Right now its just happening with Google Play Store, last time it was with play and facebook,

but I had turned off a few bloat apps last time

God Bless
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] Civuck:
For what it's worth, I am also experiencing strange wifi issues with my tabpro 8.4

It's as if all network traffic just freezes temporarily which is enough for some apps to completely hang or crash. Some carry on without issue.

Near as I can tell it is not signal strength related and is occurring on 2.4ghz wireless N and 5ghz wireless AC connections.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] cloud71:
I agree I'm starting to think that it's more a software issue

maybe a firmware or other update could possibly fix?

It frustrating, because now both weather apps I have are lagging also from it.

I have considered calling Samsung on the issue, unsure if it would help the issue.

Maybe we all should call them about, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt.

The bad thing about it is that it's not caused by rooting or flashing cause mines all stock and is not rooted, neither have I tried to uninstall or turn off any bloatware.

Sent from the Galaxy TabPro 8.4 aboard the StarShip Enterprise
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] tzlot:
whoops wrong forum... sorry
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] cloud71:
Wifi issue has gotten better on its own if that makes since lol, I have went into recovery and cleared cache partition for another reason so maybe it helped lol who knows

Sent from the Galaxy TabPro 8.4 aboard the StarShip Enterprise
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] inningsdefeat500:
Same issue - drops when I hold it from bottom left, and speed drops

I will now connect to 5.0 GHZ and see if that makes a difference

---------- Post added at 11:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:19 AM ----------

Same issue - drops when I hold it from bottom left, and speed drops

2.4 or 5.0 both have issues
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] cloud71:
Hmm weird, I don't have that issue, that's where I primarily hold it.

The connection problem that I'm having with Google Play and other apps what, has gotten a little better I don't see as many no connection errors as I did.

Not sure why it's gotten better but, hey I'll take it.

Sent from the Galaxy TabPro 8.4 aboard the StarShip Enterprise
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] inningsdefeat500:
I emailed Samsung, has anyone else done that or should as it would help
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] Rutr:
I also have some fall on wifi signal. I compared my htc one with my Tab pro 8.4 wifi and Tab Pro has around 5 - 15 db attenuation. It depends on how i held the device.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] fusionx86:
I also have a wifi signal strength issue with the pro 8.4 and it isn't simply a visual difference with the signal icon. Using wifi analyzer on the pro 8.4, note 3, and nexus 7 2013 from the same location I get the following signal strengths. This is connecting to wireless N.

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4: Between -90 and -80 dBm

Galaxy Note 3: Between -70 and -60 dBm

Nexus 7 2013: Between -70 and -60 dBm

I haven't noticed any connection timeouts or drops, but it does appear to be on the verge of dropping at some points. Hopefully a software update can address this.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] rowihel2012:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gnCQy6ArV4

sea this

this is very weird
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] kctrading.net:
Same problem with two Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4

I bought two Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 on ebay and both of them when tested on two different wifi speed tester came up at half speed compared to my laptop sitting in the same spot.

Using a Linksys: WRT54GS 7.2.05 firmware (no firmware undate available)

Laptop: Got 22 mbps download, 2.4 mbps upload

Tab Pro: Got 9.4 mbps download 0.9 mbps upload...both tablets were in the same range.

I did upload software and test which channel in my area was the best...yes it helps...found channel 3 was the best, did not really notice any real boost. Next I rebooted my modem and router...that gave me a + 50% boost in speed but still not up to par with the laptop..the litle slide bar showing the packets is very jumpy.

Reboot model and router:

Laptop: no difference in speed 22/2.4 mbps

Tab Pro: 14.71 mbps 1.78 mbps

I will be calling Samsung tomorrow on this...any other suggestions?

KC
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] MickS:
Bought this device 2 days ago and other than WIFI signal issue device is really ok.

I have noticed immeadiately that it takes pretty long to make connection to router, takes to long to obtain IP address and connection indication is very variable while on other home devices head to head comparison connection is stable.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] alissongiovani:
Upside down

I just boosted wi fi performance in my galaxy tab pro 8.4 by using it upside down and this way probably leaving the antenna reception free to work. It is really awfull having to use it that way in such a premium tablet.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] kctrading.net:
Samsung is in denial... Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 wifi problems issues!

Contacted Samsung on a chat and this is at I got...only useful info was to clear cache. ..will let you know if that helps

se wait for a Samsung Agent to respond.

Chat InformationYou are now chatting with 'Sammy'. There will be a brief survey at the end of our chat to share feedback on my performance today.

Chat InformationYour Issue ID for this chat is LTK112560581729X

Sammy: Hi, thank you for reaching out to Samsung technical support. How may I assist you?

Ken : Any fix for our Internet connection on Ha

Sammy: I understand that you are facing an issue with the internet connection on your tab.

Sammy: Could you provide me with the complete model number of the tab? You can find it on the back side of the tab and on the box of the tab.

Ken : Any fix for poor internet speed on tab pro 8.4? I just got two and can't even do skype video conferencing without it cutting out,...not happy!

Sammy: I understand your concern with this issue.

Ken : I see on some sites that this is a problem...about half the speed with lagged connections, even five feet from router

Ken: Any suggestions?

Sammy: Are you able to browse the web sites and apps on your tab?

Ken: Yes, but the connection will cutout on speedtest...not a issue with my son's nexus 7 or laptop

Ken: Either it's a software problem or hardware problem?

Ken: Do you have a link I can go to for a fix?

Sammy: If you are facing an issue only with the Skype app and everything is working fine then it should not be problem with the tab.

Sammy: Skype is a third party app and Samsung do not have an information about the issues with the third party app.

Sammy: You can try to clear the data from Skype app, uninstall and reinstall the app.

Sammy: If still there is an issue with Skype then you need to contact Skype support.

Ken: It's not a skype issue

Sammy: I understand; however, there should not be issue with the tab if everything else including other apps are working fine.

Ken: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51493919

Ken: It has slow Internet connection on all apps requiring Internet usage

Sammy: This is a link from a third party forum.

Ken: People with same problem with your product

Ken: I posted on it as well

Sammy: I understand; however, that is third party forum and as of now there is no such reported issue with Samsung.

Sammy: I suggest you clear the cache and data from the apps with which you are facing an issue.

Sammy: Also try to connect the tab to a different network to isolate the issue.

Ken: Is there a better wireless router I can use that would support it better?

Sammy: As there are many third party routers available Samsung can not recommend you a wireless router.

Sammy: This tab is compatible with all the wireless routers.

Ken: Ok...looks like I am not going to get much help here...have a nice day...guess I need to wait for the next update :(

After that her terminate chat... lol
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] MickS:
WIFI Antenna location may be an issue for poor signal

I am getting 15-20dbm better signal when turn tablet to landscape and not touching left bottom corner as WIFI antenna seems to be below left speaker

Check attachment
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] Sparda92:
This is just a workaround not a solution. I hope Samsung will provide a fix for this.

I was so enthusiastic about buying this tablet but I see that there are so many issue: wifi, sound and even screen sensibility.

The Tab pro 8.4 is supposed to be a high-end tab. What have you done Samsung :mad: ?!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] MickS:
Just my observation, Samsung may provide solution
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] cloud71:
At first I never noticed issue, but after I installed an analyzer, I can clearly see that the signal drops 10+ points when holding tab in the lower left corner.

I'm not sure this can be fixed with software update, I believe it's the radio it's self, and the only way to fix is to move it.

I don't think samsung is going to re engineer this tab, as it will cost a lot of money to do so.

I do believe that Samsung development team knew about this from the start, they would have had to.

For me it's really not a big deal, if I want a faster connection just hold it somewhere else.

Sent from the Galaxy TabPro 8.4 aboard the StarShip Enterprise
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] Oliv3:
Tried testing on my tab 8.4(SM-T320) using wifi analyzer.

Don't have any issues, hovers around -50dbm no matter where I hold it.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] alissongiovani:
It depends on how far you are from the router. Try holding it in portrait mode covering left low corner and see what happens.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] Oliv3:
that's how i normally hold it. I'm about 10-15ft away from the router
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] xrtreas:
While testing this tab out at Best Buy on Sunday I noticed significant issues with its WiFi when all other tabs were swimming in bandwidth. PlayStore, Web browsing, disconnected/reconnected. Didn't work for **** beyond the initial downloading of Nova Launcher to get away from the demo launcher. Side note, I walk away to check out the G Pad and when I can back the Nova launcher was gone. This retail demo must refresh things to keep things consistent for the shopper.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] fusionx86:
Someone took their 8.4 apart and found a pathetic excuse for a signal wire inside. Thought it might be of interest to some of you.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2710711
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] xrtreas:
I wasn't even holding the Tab at Best Buy and it was still having major WiFi issues. Between this and the G Pad's blue line and backlight issues I'm having a hard time finding a suitable replacement for my Nexus 7 2013 with its Grounding issues.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] bckrupps:
it resets the device. the bummer is the devices can't be updated. it also has a distinct lag which gives the false impression that they are slow to respond but it keeps them from becoming cluttered with junk and people doing less than good things to them lol
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] jkhonea:
Well, I've been having the same issues as everyone here. Close to the router, it's been fine, further out, signal drops rapidly. Shows okay on the icon, but the reception isn't there. Since eso many mentioned holding it in the lower left corner, I realized I had been doing the same. I tried landscape orientation and upside down and I'll be darned if those two options didn't seem to cure the problem. I didn't do any cache clearing, nothing of the such. Just held it different. Even holding from the right lower corner compared to the left seems to have made a difference.

Thanks so much for the help here. Sucks Samsung released this with so blatant an issue, but I'll deal with the workaround as long as it keeps working.