Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Problems, Errors, Fixes and Solutions
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a powerful tablet with its dual-core processor and 1GB RAM. While the Galaxy Note 10.1 has overtaken it as far as popularity is concerned, there are quite a lot of owners loving this device. Just like any other electronic device, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 also has it share of errors and problems. Other users may have already found a solution to their problems while some may still be looking for answers to their questions.
That is the reason why we publish this article; we want to provide support to the owners who may be facing some troubles with their tablets. We have researched the most reported problems of this device and we find solutions, fixes and workarounds for them.
The first section deals with performance problem because over time, the tablet has a tendency to slow down that may also lead to lagging, freezing and hanging. Being a tablet, it is often used for entertainment rather than communication and therefore, its performance is very important.
The next section deals email problems, which is also among the most commonly reported problems in any tablet. Most of the times, email problems result from misconfiguration as well as wrong usernames and passwords. But there could also be problems with the connection in general. In the same section, we will also walk you through setting up your email both personal and corporate.
The third section is about mobile hotspot. While not every Galaxy Tab 2 user can enjoy this feature, it is one of the most common issues people were reporting basically because many bought this device to share their connection with their other devices without having to use a router.
The fourth section seems a bit complicated because it deals with rebooting issues. Since reboot issues don’t have apparent cause, the section deals with the discovery of underlying cause rather than provide resolution to the problem
The last section deals with the general connection problem for both mobile data network and Wi-Fi network. The same as with the fourth section, it deals with the discovery of underlying causes, which is a necessity to prevent the same problems in the future.
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Hey Cosman,
Are these photos and videos saved in your device?
Have you tried clearing data of the Gallery app?
What kind of video player are you using?
Having problem with most games. It says it need adobe flash player but Samsung does not provide this divice. What can I do?
I bought a tab 10.1 few days ago and I noticed that I can’t open photos bigger than 1.5 MB. Message says can’t upload photo.
Also I tried many video players but still can’t move to any selected point of the movie I am trying to watch. Or starts from the beginning or nothing.
Did you update your device?
Write down the name of those apps, then go to Settings => Application Manager => open each app one and tap on Clear Data button.
That problem can be resolved by that procedure. But if they persist, try re-installing them.
Hi Amy,
Believe me, all smartphones/tablets have their own share of errors and problems.
I’m not forcing you to buy this device but Tab 2 is actually better than other tablets in the market today if you’re looking for an Android device.
Hi Charlie,
Sorry, it took me so long to respond to your comment.. It’s just that I talked with one Android developer and asked about this problem. He said it’s unusual and factory reset MIGHT resolve it. He advised me to tell you to try powercycling (rebooting) your modem/router to refresh the connection. Let me itemize it to make it easier:
1. Turn off your tablet.
2. Unplug your modem. If you have a router, unplug it after the modem. Wait about 5 to 3 minutes.
3. Plug your modem back and wait for the lights to become stable before you plug your router.
4. Turn your tablet on and see if the Wi-Fi is fine.
Let me know.
Harold
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My tab had an update and now a lot of my apps won’t run. I get this message:
“Unfortunately, (app name) has stopped.”
There is not an option to force close nor report.
Please help!!
Now I’m confused. .I want to make sure I’m buying the right thing. .But from all these complaints, I’m afraid a Galaxy tab2 isn’t good. .Truly, please be sincere, do you think I should buy it?. .Please, I don’t wanna waste my money. .
Hey Shavon,
Adobe said they wouldn’t provide support for their flash player on mobile devices so Google released Android updates without flash. that’s the reason why you cannot view flash videos now.
Try to search through Google Play Store for some flash alternatives, there are a lot of them.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 with Android V4.1.1 installed. I just got it and everything worked fine for a few days. Then, the WiFi just stopped working. It was fine when I woke up as I got an email notification. I was looking at GMaps when it just dropped signal. Now, when I go to Settings and click the Wi-Fi switch it just gets stuck on ‘Turning on…’ If I click on the time in the bottom right corner the GPS, Sound and Screen Rotation tabs are all bright green but the Wi-Fi is a distinctly dimmer green and just sort of flickers. I would try a factory reset but I have an app installed by my home builder that they use to update us on progress on our house construction. Hence, I don’t want to loose that app. Any advice on what to do would be greatly appreciated.