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[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] jrac86:
I have the tab s4, but seeing the size and weight of the s5e really made me think that it would be a better fit for me. I ended up preordering it just to see how it compared to the s4. The form factor is amazing. I never used the s pen so that wasn't a loss for me. I also have accepted the headphone jack removal and am fine with using my galaxy buds or a USB c adapter. Having a fingerprint sensor for apps is so much better than the iris scanner in the s4. I tried opening up apps on both tablets at the same time and the s4 was slightly faster, but without a direct comparison, this is not something I feel like would be noticeable in everyday usage. As for gaming, I only tested a few games that are not very demanding and did not had any issues.

It's been said before, but it really comes down to your needs and preferences. If you do not need a headphone Jack, the s pen, or play very resource demanding games, I would totally recommend the s5e. I loved the s4, but it's just so nice holding a thin, light tablet while reading, watching movies, etc. And having call continuity between the s5e and s10+ is also extremely convenient (still no idea why this was not added to the s4 with the pie update and was a big reason I started looking at the s5e)

I am likely going to be selling my s4.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] #Teampixel:
Random note. Not important to everyone but there's no haptics on the s5e
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] Trophynuts:
I got mine friday. I would like to debloat it as well. Would really like a vanilla Android Pie ROM to put on it. My uses are strictly for watching movies and tv shows. So the performance of the S5e are perfect for my needs.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] insomnia77:
Can somebody who has both compare the PQ. I read the tab s5e reaches 600 nits where the tab s4 is around 400.

Also why is there no forum for the tab s5e?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] #Teampixel:
That would mean the s5e can get brighter in sunlight over the tab S4 lol
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] insomnia77:
Yes that is correct. It's also lighter and thinner :) 640 nits

https://techtablets.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s5e/review/

I have the tab s5e and I can verify it can get super bright.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] antikryst:
S4 vs S5e screens are comparable? can it do 1080p HDR netflix?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
Will be great. Subjectively, screen looks excellent
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
So far seems like it can't. Maybe there will be an update soon to enable that because the screen is really really good and I think more than capable
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] d1nd141:
Had the same error.

After one day, the error disappeared.

No update yet available.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
How's your wifi speed and strength?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] d1nd141:
Are your security features working fine?

On a new device (no restore), when i activate fingerprint in settings, i have also to choose between pincode, password or pattern. (as usual on android)

When i confirm my new pattern (second screen), android is stuck in the pattern confirm screen. Can't do anything other. (same with pincode)

The only way to exit is to reboot the device by holding Power+VolUp.

But after reboot the device keeps showing "Starting Android".

I have to enter recovery, wipe my S5e and restart from scratch.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
Many thanks. I think then is a faulty design. Guess i'll return it and wait a month beofore getting a new, possibly fixed, one. Maybe 128gb as well since they're starting to come out
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
Problem is, i don't think is a sw bug. I have till saturday, then i won't get any refund back. Most issues are in Europe, especially on the LTE version (T725). I'm collecting news everywhere and it seems like is quite common. Not everybody notice this but if you pay attention, the connection is weaker and the speed is slower compared to other devices.

I mean, in case of a sw bug, putting my hand close to the antenna shouldn't make the connection drop so quickly.

Some evidence here: https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/Tablets/WLAN-Probleme-beim-Samsung-Tab-S5e-WiFi/td-p/1089947
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ChrisDos:
Anyone found any kind of root method that works. I want to restore my apps using Titanium Backup.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] insomnia77:
I think my first one had wifi issues. My second one seems ok so far
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] kspeese:
I got my WiFi only S5e. Before I even turned it on, I charged it to 100%. All seemed fine with setting it up, and was in the process of installing all the various apps. Seemed like it was taking a long time, but the installs were working. I left to the store, checked it a couple hours later and the tablet appeared off and won't turn back on. I plugged it back into the USB and no charging animation, etc. I tried various long holds of the power, and power + the volume buttons. Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
We need real developer for twrp... then, magisk root should be routine.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
Guess i wasn't wrong: https://www.sammobile.com/2019/05/01/galaxy-tab-s5e-wi-fi-issue
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] nsx2brz:
PewPewK was able to root his tablet. The procedure is very complicated atm. The thread is in:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s10/development/magisk-root-galaxy-s10-series-t3918699
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] blyndfyre:
Thanks for sharing this. I've held off on purchasing this tablet looking for either a deal before buying or a fault to deter me. Looks like I now have a reason to wait for the S5 or bite the bullet and go to the dark side (iPad).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
This root is really complicated. I think adb debloat is ok for now, just we need good list of apps.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
Don't get me wrong, for media consumption is a great device. Screen is amazing, spearkes are beyond anything on the market right now, is pretty fast and so on. I use it mostly as a reader, web browsing and for watching videos and for that purpose is great and better than any iPad as well. If they fix they wifi i can say is a strong buy for me, but as it is right now is a no go. I'll return mine this friday after i call Samsung again (now i want them to say to me again "there are no evidence" and laugh in their face) and check if they're gonna do something about it.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ChrisDos:
Thank you for that. Unfortunately, had to end up returning the tablet. After reading the wifi issue, and just holding it in that corner, wifi went from 80% to 35% with me only being 30' from the router. Fundamental design flaw. Guess it will be the Tab 5 or hopefully Google makes a replacement for the Pixel C.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
Guys, the wifi IS an issue. Due to many factors such as router, WiFi interference, tolerance and frequencies some tablets are going to be better than others.

Still wether or not you can block the signal using your hand there is something which is consistent, poor connection and speed compared to other devices. I don't own any snap 670 device so I can't test it properly, but I tried an oppo with a snap 660. It had better speed and better strength. Also my old Tab S 8.4 is way faster and has better connection.

This is a design fault, there aren't other words to describe it. Is not a cheap Chinese (with all the respect) model off some weird shop, is a top brand tablet which is not supposed to have such connection. Even my Google home mini has better connection than this tablet.

As I stated, there should be a 2x2 connection, it should go above 600mbps in good condition, and this thing won't.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] insomnia77:
just a quick update. there is a wifi problem even with my second one. im hoping a firmware update will fix this if not Costco has a fantastic return policy. If there is no simple fix, Samsung should just do the right thing and recall them because this is unacceptable.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
Fun fact, just heard back from Samsung. Reports state bottom left corner (front facing camera on the left, landscape mode). Actually that's the GPS antenna position, which is weird, because right there i lose almost all signar with mine

https://i.imgur.com/cLUij8o.png

Is italian, going top left clockwise: main antenna, gps antenna area, speaker, speaker, rear camera

By the way, they say there is no issue at all and "be careful not to cover that area", basically, i need some training in order to handle properly a tablet
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] insomnia77:
Mabey that was their plan and the workers were drunk when they assembled it? lol imagine the look on their face when they open it up and everything is upside down lol this explanation is on par with their solution. Anyways this gives me some hope maybe a firmware update can fix this.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
I hope would be so easy but I don't think a software update can fix this. Nor I can be quiet about the "don't hold it from there" bs they're telling me.

As I said, I have a Tab S 8.4. I can bury it underground and still have better signal. I can hold it wearing a pair of lead gloves and signal won't drop that much.

I really don't get why Samsung is not going the easy way and tell people they messed up instead of finding excuses
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] blyndfyre:
Does anyone have info on how to get 1080p Netflix on this tablet? Would be nice to not have to use the old modded APK.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] nsx2brz:
It has to be only some of them. I am unable to repro the wifi problem on mine. I tried a few different rooms at both 2.4GHz and 5GHz and could not get it to happen.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] blyndfyre:
I can reproduce the issue on mine in the form of signal reduction. I'm sure I could get a signal loss if I was in a low signal area of my house to begin with.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] insomnia77:
Can you download wifi signal strength app from play store. My wifi signal drops +50%.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] nsx2brz:
Tried it, I could not get it to drop on either signal. I have a Nighthawk router and a decent size house. I was pretty surprised as I was expecting to see some sort of drop. I tried holding it in various orientations too.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
Any one has good adb debloat list?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] #Teampixel:
Your better off getting the tab S4. You can easily pick one up for £400 with the keyboard. Sometimes cheaper
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
Would be great someone to adapt theme centre fot this tab. It was never possible on tab s2 s3 s4. Maybe on pie, it is possible.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] truc113:
Hi guys,

currently hesitating between s4 and s5e, what most preoccupy me is video decoding capabilities regarding hevc (aka h265) 10bits videos.

From spec it's clear s4 can hardware decode 10bit hevc, I have a phone with same snapdragon 835 chipset and such videos are indeed smooth to play on it.

For s5e I'm not sure as chipset spec seem to imply 10bits videos are not hardware decoded and I haven't been able to test it in any outlet yet.

Has anyone here with a s5e already tried to play hevc 10-bits videos like some found on http://jell.yfish.us/ for example?

For those who know mxplayer, are 10bit hevc videos read using HW+ mode or HW or SW?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
1080p the heaviest one in hw+, works fine.

4k 200mbps, hw+, and works fine. Level 5.2

The other one, level 6.2 plays, but is very choppy, this one doesn't work well
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] truc113:
good to know, thanks a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] [Lemmy]:
I just got my DHL tracking number... XD
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] animeware:
I have s5e my experience been very good on performance and WiFi been very good for me. I was playing Summon Wars and Dragon Ball Z game run fine no lag at all. Pick mine up at local bestbuy store as open box in excellent condition for $388 with tax. Sound quality is out standing very good quality. Picture quality is amazing.

I have no WiFi issues on my s5e I guess I got lucky on mine. Sometimes it goes from 5 bars to 4 bars nothing lower then that I had mine only 2 days so far.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] Napoleon_PhoneApart:
Same result here. I have a launch-day s5e and can't reproduce the wifi problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
It is wifi or lte?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] torickray:
I confirm there is wifi issue. I have lte version. However, the issue is not easy to reproduce. Need to hold it in very specific way to produce it. Normal use would not have problem, at least for me.

However, i do have one issue. It seems there is lack of bixby voice assistance. Anyone have it activated?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
Yes, I have same experience. You must cover strongly low left corner (in landscape). I usually lose half of wif strength, it is big fall...

Any other way of holding, except very corner, not lead to wifi degradation.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] mosoman:
Same here

I have one too and I love it. Came over to xda to see what people were doing with theirs and can't add the device, no forums, nothing. It's newer so hopefully we will have a home soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] CConn882:
So I'm torn between getting an Tab S4 or an S5e.

Amazon currently has them both for more or less the same price. I'd go with the S4, but I suppose my main sticking point is the S5e has more RAM and probably will get one more OS update since it's newer.

Which would you go with?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] mingkee:
It may not be s5e related.

I bought T510 and successfully unlocked bootloader (did s9 waiting bypass trick to show OEM unlock right away, and press and hold both volume up and down buttons while plugging in). Can s5e user do same trick?

I will buy s5e to replace aging Tab A T580 while the current T510 replaced 3 years old LG V940
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] torickray:
Depending on do you need the s pen or not
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] CConn882:
I don't care. I just want the one with the best performance. More for multi-tasking and multimedia than gaming.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
Got again in contact with Samsung yesterday, this time with the tech support and not the general one.

They told me around 5% of users are reporting issues, globally and a staggering 50% in Italy. Now, Samsung doesn't care about Italy alone, so there might be quite a bit of time until Samsung find a fix for it. I have another call scheduled for the 16th, let's wait and see what happens. So far they told me there are a couple of possible solutions:

-a poor soldering for the antenna. To check it, they have to open it and have a closer look.

-a poor designed antenna, which requires a motherboard swap or a rev 2 directly from Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] Mads42:
Does the s5e play youtube in HDR ?

I have the the S4 and would love to see some hdr content ?

I also have the s10e and hdr on youtube looks pretty sweet, just wish you could watch movies in hdr on google play movie, but not available yet, at least not in europe...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] animeware:
I will try when I get home later tonight to see if it supports HDR if it doesn't right now I sure it will support it down the road S5E is pretty powerful tablet. has anyone figure out how to get adaptive storage to work on S5E device.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] lfrst05:
I don't think the S5e supports HDR - at least I can see no indication that it does. (but I do not have any experience with HDR on Android)

As it has an OLED screen, the hardware should be capable of HDR. Let's hope Samsung does not intentionally limit it to differentiate the S5e from the S5. (also HDR certification costs money)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] Kiamu:
The s5e does not support HDR video, although the screen and the Snapdragon 670 supports HDR10. I do not know if Samsung will enable it in an update or leave it as exclusive Tab5 feature.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] mingkee:
Did anybody try to unlock the bootloader?

Enable OEM unlock first and turn it off

Press and hold volume up and down and connect to host computer

Notice: doing such wipes personal data
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] lfrst05:
Anybody else having issues with color uniformity across the screen? When displaying dark grey images the left and right sides of the screen (in landscape) are slightly brighter than the center on my S5e.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
We need twrp, then other things come
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] mingkee:
Actually, I can root Tab A 2019 without TWRP.

Read my guide there.

Download ROM matching build number.

Backup data

Extract ROM and patch AP with Magisk Manager (use Canary Build)

Flash with Odin 3.13 as AP.

Reboot to recovery and wipe

Install Magisk after restored data

Note: must press and hold volume up and power until Samsung splash screen shows up and release button in order to make root works properly.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
Where is guide?

How dangerous is procedure?

Have you applied that procedure?

THANKS
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] mingkee:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/guide-comprehensive-t510-root-guide-t3929671

Make sure you read the note from [MENTION=4470081]topjohnwu[/MENTION]. The way rooting Samsung Pie is different

I didn't get success the first few tries until I realized I have to use Canary build Magisk
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
So you finally fot it?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] mingkee:
I have successfully rooted Tab A 2019, and I plan to get S5e few months later to replace aged Tab A 2016.

Both have same platform with different hardware
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
I see you are expert in this. I have huawei phones in last period and older Samsung tabs s2... Things changed dramatically, I must notice. In past, just twrp magisk everything worked...

Is twrp even possible still?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] mingkee:
[MENTION=4470081]topjohnwu[/MENTION] is still working on TWRP, but as of now, it's recommended to patch AP and installed directly with Odin
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
So now max i can achieve are root privileges and all coming from them. No solution for backup or any custom rom?

And, for example, tab s4 on pie- is it in same boat now?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] mingkee:
Achieving root is a major milestone of progress.

I achieved root on Moto G7 few days after purchase, and now TWRP is available.

Pie seems to be different from previous platforms. You cannot root T510 as it was.

I have learned that.

Wait until the source released and find out how to install custom ROM and xposed.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
Thanks boss for this. I can do many things on your way as explained.

One question before

How dangerous is this, e.g. If something go wrong, can I flash normal odin?

Can I safe before produre somehow? I think not...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] mingkee:
As long as you have stock ROM, you're fine; however, KNOX will be tripped once it's rooted
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
You mean odin original stock file?

You can download it always
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] lfrst05:
[MENTION=8653983]NaXter24R[/MENTION]: Did you hear anything new from Samsung?

I wrote Samsung Austria regarding the WiFi issue (and also because of the brightness differences on my screen). They just told me to reset the network settings of the device and otherwise talk to the place were I bought the device from.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] NaXter24R:
I had two phone calls last week with them. They wanted the feedback from the Samsung Members app so they can have a log. Apart from the idiotic "don't hold it like that" they said they're investigating in Korea. They also told me 3 possible causes for this issue:

-quality check and bad soldering

-poorly designed antenna, but they say is not very likely

-this is new to me, but they told me since Galaxy S10 they're "reducing radio emissions", so basically, if it's true, they're lowered the strengh of the radio module. If that's the case, a fw update will most likely fix it since should be the "radio" part of the FW.

Still, is one chance out of 3 so i'm still waiting. So far the only thing that reassure me is the fact i can have a full refund even in a month from today if for whatever reason they don't fix it.

Also, they told me, finally, that is not required to bring my tablet into service since they have no clue as well until Samsung Global comes up with a fix.

Wrapping things up, we gotta wait even more.

To be honest, if they don't fix it, i'll get the refund and get the S5 whenever is available. At least with a high end model i should be safer even in case of issue since they draw much more attention from the manufacturer
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Yeah mine wasn't very uniform. Very blue on the top on whites.

But saying that I've also had 2 tab S4 that had bad uniform. My current one is fine. So its hit and miss with any oled, probably more likely being a larger screen. get a replacement until your happy
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] lfrst05:
[MENTION=8653983]NaXter24R[/MENTION] and [MENTION=7293647]Reuben_skelz92[/MENTION] thanks for your responses. I returned mine today and got a replacement device with a much better screen.

The WiFi issue is still there but I think I can live with it as it did not cause me any problems during daily use so far.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
Glad to hear it :svetius:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] dcdead:
No issues with wifi for me. Normally I hold it so the front camera is on the right - using the original book cover, which I can highly recommend btw. But even if I put my hand on the corner where the antenna is, the only thing I notice is a drop of wifi speed from 433 MBit/s to 300 MBit/s and everything is still working fine. Might be because I have good wifi at my house (Ubiqiti Unifi), but I also tried outside of the house and it still was able to stream Netflix without any hiccups.

As for the screen, yes there are uniformity issues, but try to get a tab that only has them on dark grey screens. You'll see different brightnesses of grey then when it should be uniform. This is normal for the tablet amoled screens, the tab S2 already had the same thing and I tried like 10 of them and every single one did have it.

But if you see uniformity issues anywhere else than on a grey screen, send it back and get a new one.

As for everything else, it's the best tablet I've ever used (And I have to use an ipad pro at work) and with the original book cover it's so so light, a joy to hold
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Questions & Answers] ivanox1972:
How to enter engineering mode, to check screen consistency?