I am on the fence about buying a Note II in the near future (this week) or holding out a few weeks for root/bootloader access and possibly a 32/64 GB model because that would be just like verizon to release a larger internal storage model 6 weeks after but i was hoping to get some honest community feedback regarding the mulit window and the s-pen. I feel like i would use the hell out of these two features but i have said that before about features that quickly lost their novelty. So guys and gals, how is that S-pen treating you?
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zombieplanalpha said:
I am on the fence about buying a Note II in the near future (this week) or holding out a few weeks for root/bootloader access and possibly a 32/64 GB model because that would be just like verizon to release a larger internal storage model 6 weeks after but i was hoping to get some honest community feedback regarding the mulit window and the s-pen. I feel like i would use the hell out of these two features but i have said that before about features that quickly lost their novelty. So guys and gals, how is that S-pen treating you?
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Hi, I've had my Note II about three months. The multi-window update came OTA after 1 month.
I use the S-Pen daily but hardly ever use the multi-window feature. The S-Pen is very accurate and more useful than for just writing with. I use it mainly for retouching photographs, drawing, taking quick notes and for screenprints. It is however very useful for navigating webpages and for accurately choosing links on pages or the font on xda without needing to zoom in. It is also invaluable for moving the cursor in text.
Hope this helped.
I do not know which phone you are coming from but i must mention the smart stay feature. I thought it was a bit of a gimmick. It turns out to be one of the features ii love best on this phone.
ive had my note 2 for 2 days. i do use the Spen. i am very used to using a stylus as i had pdas since 2002 from palm to windows mobile all which pretty much required. i had the s3 prior to the note for 1.5 months, first device of its size i used without a stylus. i find the stylus a great option as i have some chubby fingers. the handwriting recognition in the S-note is great. IT WILL NOT REPLACE A KEYBOARD. i still use a bluetooth keyboard or the onscreen one with typing and not handwriting recognition. i do use the hover feature a little bit. also awesome for screen shots and cutting stuff off the screen.
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Hi, I've had my Note II about three months. The multi-window update came OTA after 1 month.
I use the S-Pen daily but hardly ever use the multi-window feature. The S-Pen is very accurate and more useful than for just writing with. I use it mainly for retouching photographs, drawing, taking quick notes and for screenprints. It is however very useful for navigating webpages and for accurately choosing links on pages or the font on xda without needing to zoom in. It is also invaluable for moving the cursor in text.
Hope this helped.
I do not know which phone you are coming from but i must mention the smart stay feature. I thought it was a bit of a gimmick. It turns out to be one of the features ii love best on this phone.
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Smart stay where's the option to turn that on... Looked in motion settings and don't see it
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intelinside83 said:
Smart stay where's the option to turn that on... Looked in motion settings and don't see it
Tappin from my Marble White Note II
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Its under display settings.
To the OP: I never thought that I would use the spen but i find myself pulling it out all the time. It is a fantastic tool and sooo useful. I would highly recommend the note 2 to you.
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I am on the fence about buying a Note II in the near future (this week) or holding out a few weeks for root/bootloader access and possibly a 32/64 GB model because that would be just like verizon to release a larger internal storage model 6 weeks after but i was hoping to get some honest community feedback regarding the mulit window and the s-pen. I feel like i would use the hell out of these two features but i have said that before about features that quickly lost their novelty. So guys and gals, how is that S-pen treating you?
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I wouldn't hold your breath for that. Verizon is barely giving the Note 2 the light of day as it is. Typically, Verizon actually releases models with smaller amounts of internal storage as opposed to more at some point after the initial release when they bring the price down. Now, if this was an exclusive device, a deluxe model of sorts in the future with more storage might be possible. But I seriously doubt that with the Note 2. The 16GB version is the only one they'll get.
Plus, try to find an actual 32GB or 64GB model online from anywhere. Pretty much all you'll see advertised above 16GB is a 16GB model with a microSD card. Larger capacity versions haven't been released much of anywhere.
I would really like to see this feature, just like the Tab S4 is getting.
Unlikely to happen
Reasons why?
I would like to hear from some xda developers on why Samsung wouldn't update the Tab S3 with Dex mode when and if it gets 8.1? Other than the obvious, to bolster sales of the Tab S4. I know we didn't get AR support on the Galaxy Note 8 although the chip architecture allows for it. Will XDA work to release a mod for the Tab S3 to get the Dex mode working? How hard would it be to install Dex on the Tab S3?
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I would like to hear from some xda developers on why Samsung wouldn't update the Tab S3 with Dex mode when and if it gets 8.1? Other than the obvious, to bolster sales of the Tab S4. I know we didn't get AR support on the Galaxy Note 8 although the chip architecture allows for it. Will XDA work to release a mod for the Tab S3 to get the Dex mode working? How hard would it be to install Dex on the Tab S3?
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Well, it would be good if anybody really develops DeX for the S3 but my guess is that this may be challenging because the processor in the S3 is not the same as the one in S4. Please note that the Qualcomm 835 chip is used also for "Windows on ARM" implementations (a couple of laptops with this chip have been released), so it does have the juice to run all elements of DeX, but I am not sure that this would be possible for the S3.
In any case, the S3 has the advantage that one can run Microsoft Office there without any license. You would need a license to run MS Office applications in the S4.
However, I wonder if one needs to adapt DeX to the S3. There are potentially other solutions, If you recall, the Note Tab 10.1 2014 had a very robust multi-windowing interface, running in a much less capable processor. Samsung (or somebody else) can adapt the 10.1 (2014) multi-tasking/multi-windowing solution to the S3. If this is possible, it may even be more capable than DeX and even faster. This may be more of a possibility. I am sure that Samsung evolved DeX from its multitasking effort on the 10.1 (2014).
Technologically it's possible, but it's entirely up to Samsung, so I'd say "NO"... Why offer a feature on an earlier tab when the goal is for all Tab S3 users to purchase their new S4? Bringing features outside of OS updates just isn't financial sense.
Also DEX is Samsung's code, so don't expect to see it legally in someones ROM.
So then it's unlikely. I hope somebody can make it work, would definitely pay for it.
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SeaFractor said:
Technologically it's possible, but it's entirely up to Samsung, so I'd say "NO"... Why offer a feature on an earlier tab when the goal is for all Tab S3 users to purchase their new S4? Bringing features outside of OS updates just isn't financial sense.
Also DEX is Samsung's code, so don't expect to see it legally in someones ROM.
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Well, I am not sure that Samsung wants all Tab S3 users to move to the Tab S4. In fact, it definitely does not. In the "exchange program" for the Galaxy Tab S4, anybody who decides to exchange a Tab S3 for the newer tablet gets only $100!! On the other hand, if you decide to trade-in an Apple iPad, you can get $300!! Thus, it seems to me that Samsung wants to discourage owners of Tab S3 from moving to the S4. Their trade-in program makes this abundantly clear.
Currently, Samsung is actively selling the Tab S3. It has lowered the price to $449 and it is available through them (and through other vendors). On this basis, and considering that DeX is really the only differentiation between these tablets, I would say that it is quite unlikely that Samsung would develop DeX for the Tab S3. It would remain the "cheaper" option minus DeX. As DeX is nothing more than a gimmick in these tablets, I think that clever users should be opting for the S3 rather than the S4.
It is just possible that in the future Samsung may release a Gaxaly Tab S4 Pro with a 12-inch screen. Now, that machine would be a much better fit for the Dex environment and more logical fit for the price of $649, which is absolutely ridiculous for this tablet right now.
The best and easiest solution: Download the Sentio Desktop app on your Tab S3
It works like a beauty for me for most apps, and for the apps that cant open up in a window, they open up in full screen with the task bar on the bottom. It's a great experience. the app was made with the intention of being used on a phone connected to a Sentio Book, but on the Tab S3, it works great with the large screen. I plan on buying an HDMI cable to use with a monitor though. It would be nice to find some other apps or ways that the screen mirroring would work so that you could use the Tab S3 as a drawing tablet/mouse when connected to a monitor using Sentio Desktop (if anyone knows of something, that'd be great), but nevertheless, it's a great solution and alternative to Dex, which Samsung is probably not going to port over the the Tab S3 in any future updates, even though it's just as capable as the Note 8. :fingers-crossed:
Hello,
I have a dying Tab S that I would like to change. I have an opportunity for a Galaxy Tab S3 (SM-T820) for 330 euros. It's a second hand. Bluetooth is not working, else everything is fine.
It seems a goo deal but 2 things are worrying me:
- I don't feel an overall love for the Tab S3 around. Globally, people don't seem satisfy of it. But I can't really say if they don't really like it or because they think it should not be so expensive considering the perfs,
- The second point is almost the same. The community don't care about this model. ie: there are neither official TWRP or LineageOS for this model.
Do you think I should buy a Galaxy Tab S2 instead or stay on my first deal for the S3?
The only reason to buy the S3 right now is to save money in comparison to the S4. The S3 with the optional keyboard will offer almost the same solution as the S4 but without the DeX mode. In addition, in the S3, because the screen is under 10 inches, you would be able to use all the Microsoft Office programs without a license. You would need an Office365 license for the Tab S4. I have the S3 and it works great with almost every application.
However, on the basis that things may get progressively more complex and may need more of a processing muscle, the best option may be to purchase an S4, although I understand that paying anything between $750-850 is not an easy decision
Thanks for your answer
So I finally took the S3 today. It's a second hand (but never have been used)at a good price, else I would not have bought it. I know the S4 will be better but much more expensive and I would not pay so much.
Hi everyone,
Question for you on this, which one would you suggest, by experience? I do understand both devices have minor differences, like the "correct" camera position at S7, 120Hz, but as well the poorly LCD screen on Tab S7.
As someone who owns a S4 Tab (which is very unpopular on XDA community overall), what would you suggest personally? I want to upgrade mostly due low RAM, bad placement for S-Pen, keyboard constant disconnect, but mostly due 0% of someone starting a LineageOS development (LineageOS GSI has several issues, and I'm not expert enough on Android development to start my own).
Seems like S5E and S6L has already lot of development around LineageOS, and is likely S6 and S7 tab could receive something as well.
As far I read most of QA comments, seems like most people owns a S7+ due better screen mostly, but personally is out my budget and too big from my perspective.
Many thanks!
If you want to know which tablet is the right for you:
You've give yourself the answer in the last sentence
The s7 has one of the best displays available, although it is not an OLED. I would not care about the OLED /LCD displayfight.
It's like the ultra highres and 120Hz discussion: most people love the crispness and fluety, not realizing both is deactivated due to performance or battery savings. Go in a shop and try it, you can deactivate it and see yourself. There even are people praising it in forums, not knowing the program they are using not even support it.
When it comes to professionalism you have to avoid OLED due to the lack of color calibration and color acurracy. That's the reason its a pure consumer thing. And for the latter, marketing always try to make things essentiall you actually do not need.
But as soon it comes to proffesionalis (this) android tablet is not for you at all. From an artist perspective major apps are missing (although getting better) and the s-pen technique is a big draw back, beside the form factor. Same for office work: Dex still is a pain, the office packages are working not like on a Desktop and yes: you'll hate the keyboard at the end of a working day (so use a standard BT one instead). Or even better: spend much more money and buy a surface PC.
From a consumer perspective OLED are great, love it on my mobile especially in pitch dark. But honestly: 99% of the time you're not realizing it and the battery saving bla bla is not worth the discussion. If I would have welcomed it on the s7: sure. But I would not have spend 100 € more for it.
Consider your use case. For a simple multimedia device: wait for the s7 light. If you need a device primary for note taking and some more sofisticated multimedia stuff, the s7/s7+ is for you. The RAM and CPU are great for painting (as long it's on concept /sketching level) and a good alround device on the go.
The s6 was out of focus for me due to: the pen form factor, the camara position, and especially not having an update option in 3 years. If you can deal with all: go for it.
To make it short: consider what you want. If the s7: wait for a good deal. In case you need 8GB of Ram and a bigger screen spend the extra money for the s7+.
Oh well broke my Pixel C Tablet today changing the battery . I been living with the Pixel C Tab and my Nexus 6 phone running LineageOS for years just looking for some feedback on what might be a fun and logical upgrade that should have good LineageOS Rom support going forward ?
Have s4 s6 and now s7+ only the people who compromised for the lcd s7 over the oled s7+ will tell you oled doesn't matter, just like tvs. Either get s6 or s7+ the oled is amazing.
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Have s4 s6 and now s7+ only the people who compromised for the lcd s7 over the oled s7+ will tell you oled doesn't matter, just like tvs. Either get s6 or s7+ the oled is amazing.
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Problem is no rom or LineageOS support for the Tab S7+ your on your own once the updates stop
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Problem is no rom or LineageOS support for the Tab S7+ your on your own once the updates stop
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By that time the s8 will be out and I'm sure there will be roms soon, but honestly very little need, these days I find very little need to root and only look for roms if I really need an OS update which hasn't happened since my old tab s 8.4 which is still going strong on lineage.
Don't get me wrong rooting and ROMing are great to have, but I find current Android customizable enough for most things and don't pick my devices based on that. I'd rather root my phone than my tab and I wouldn't sacrifice oled for root or roms
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By that time the s8 will be out and I'm sure there will be roms soon, but honestly very little need, these days I find very little need to root and only look for roms if I really need an OS update which hasn't happened since my old tab s 8.4 which is still going strong on lineage.
Don't get me wrong rooting and ROMing are great to have, but I find current Android customizable enough for most things and don't pick my devices based on that. I'd rather root my phone than my tab and I wouldn't sacrifice oled for root or roms
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Well said I would love to get the S7+ its the best out there now my first choose but at the end of the day its also important for me to have some good rom support and the fact that the the S7+ has absolutely none right now leaves me worried we may never see any materialize ?
So thinking maybe last years Tab S5e is the best possible compromise considering it has official LineageOS support and blessings its just missing the 120Hz display not quite as big and not as nice of a upgrade power wise.
Sucks I'm torn and can't decide ?
TAB S7 PLUS VS TAB S5e | PROS AND CONS
https://youtu.be/5qff9-2Yiw8
gottahavit said:
Have s4 s6 and now s7+ only the people who compromised for the lcd s7 over the oled s7+ will tell you oled doesn't matter, just like tvs. Either get s6 or s7+ the oled is amazing.
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Well, sorry no. Your marketing talk even is obsolete as Micro- and Q-LED is the new hype
To make it short.
For simple consumers: go to a shop and see yourself. If you like perfect blacks, oversatturation and high contrasts: go for OLEDs. You definitely will see the difference next to a s7.
If you would be in (photo-)graphics or arts on a professional level: you would not even ask that question. You would know that's OLEDS will never be an options (color accuracy, calibration, etc.).
Just keep in mind: OLEDs show the strongest burn-in. But: as long you do not work all day long with a single programm (office, photoshop, eclipse, etc.) or use it as a display device with areas showing almost static output (e.g. home automation at a wall, infotainment in cars), this will not be a problem. Typing this on a 3.5 year old galaxy s8, with still no real notable burn in. Only the color shifted over the years. But thats s.th. you can adjust for.
And: I would have taken the s7+, but the OLED is a no go for me.
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Markeee said:
Well said I would love to get the S7+ its the best out there now my first choose but at the end of the day its also important for me to have some good rom support and the fact that the the S7+ has absolutely none right now leaves me worried we may never see any materialize ?
So thinking maybe last years Tab S5e is the best possible compromise considering it has official LineageOS support and blessings its just missing the 120Hz display not quite as big and not as nice of a upgrade power wise.
Sucks I'm torn and can't decide ?
TAB S7 PLUS VS TAB S5e | PROS AND CONS
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What's the reason you want to have good rom support?
Just wondering. Same for 120Hz: you know that apps have to support it specifically? Most don't, for obvious reasons...
One UI is a great enhancer when it comes to tablet support on Android. My pretty old Note 10.1 sucks without. You'll notice it, when missing.
The best option for me is a rooted s7 stock rom. Just kept it unrooted for guaranty reasons, in half a year... .
Best tablet UI but open for adjustment. Of course, you should not put your bank account on it. But frankly, all other features missing with root I would preferably have on my phone than this device.
basthet said:
Well, sorry no. Your marketing talk even is obsolete as Micro- and Q-LED is the new hype
To make it short.
For simple consumers: go to a shop and see yourself. If you like perfect blacks, oversatturation and high contrasts: go for OLEDs. You definitely will see the difference next to a s7.
If you would be in (photo-)graphics or arts on a professional level: you would not even ask that question. You would know that's OLEDS will never be an options (color accuracy, calibration, etc.).
Just keep in mind: OLEDs show the strongest burn-in. But: as long you do not work all day long with a single programm (office, photoshop, eclipse, etc.) or use it as a display device with areas showing almost static output (e.g. home automation at a wall, infotainment in cars), this will not be a problem. Typing this on a 3.5 year old galaxy s8, with still no real notable burn in. Only the color shifted over the years. But thats s.th. you can adjust for.
And: I would have taken the s7+, but the OLED is a no go for me.
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What's the reason you want to have good rom support?
Just wondering. Same for 120Hz: you know that apps have to support it specifically? Most don't, for obvious reasons...
One UI is a great enhancer when it comes to tablet support on Android. My pretty old Note 10.1 sucks without. You'll notice it, when missing.
The best option for me is a rooted s7 stock rom. Just kept it unrooted for guaranty reasons, in half a year... .
Best tablet UI but open for adjustment. Of course, you should not put your bank account on it. But frankly, all other features missing with root I would preferably have on my phone than this device.
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Wow I hope you were joking about QLED/nanopixels being the best thing right now! You know that's just fake logos that say "we can't make OLEDs but we want you to think we do"?
As for color accuracy, I actually do a lot of drone footage and photo, but admittedly I'm no PRO and I don't edit on my tablet(I edit on my 28" 4k IPS HDR), but I did read the reviews and comparisons which put the S7+ above the S7 and the Ipad Pro when in Natural color mode. You can also calibrate yourself. I prefer the amoled for reviewing my video since most video is produced to HDR for display on an OLED TV. I find if it looks good on my tablet it will look close to the same on my LG OLED.
I guess it all depends what you want to do with the Tablet and what you are producing and for what target. I was not trying to say there is no place for the LCD(although I don't have one), just that some people on the forum are telling others not to worry the LCD is just as good as good as beautiful as AMOLED and that's just not true.
Also I have every Tab S Amoled made except the s5 and not one of them has Burnin or any significant loss of vibrancy. Personally if I couldn't deal with the 12" I would have stuck with my s6 over the s7 LCD.
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Wow I hope you were joking about QLED/nanopixels being the best thing right now! You know that's just fake logos that say "we can't make OLEDs but we want you to think we do"?
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Well... that's because Samsung does not sell QLED but half backed solutions only calling them QLED - there are even ads with references clarifying, what SAMSUNG means by "QLED".
I was referring to real quantum dot emitters, not having these color-offsets and color depended life time problems the (AM)OLED still has. Still hoping for next year...
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As for color accuracy, I actually do a lot of drone footage and photo, but admittedly I'm no PRO and I don't edit on my tablet(I edit on my 28" 4k IPS HDR), but I did read the reviews and comparisons which put the S7+ above the S7 and the Ipad Pro when in Natural color mode. You can also calibrate yourself. I prefer the amoled for reviewing my video since most video is produced to HDR for display on an OLED TV. I find if it looks good on my tablet it will look close to the same on my LG OLED....
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Well - there you got it. Everybody here replays this marketing bla bla from sellers and samsung or reviewers (most likely from YouTube) putting the AMOLED superior to the LCD.
Please do not feel offended, I do not try to argue with you. All I want to say is that the quality of a display is not defined by simple "blackness" and slangs like "vibrancy". Even the slang "Natural color" is a hoax - OLED just cannot produce them. Samsung (like LG, Sony, etc.) tries to manipulate it towards, and might get quite close, but after a while, colors shift away. A nightmare for people have to relay on color accuracy.
Same for their algorithm to reduce the burn-in effect. I also have an OLED (older than 3 years). No notable burn-in - but the price you pay is pixel shift and out-greying. If you are sensitive to one: OLED is not for you. If you don't care or not even notice it: great!
To make it short: It's hard to say in general, if the LCD of the s7 is worse compared to the s4/s6 and even the s7+ OLEDs. Best is to grep one and see if it fits you needs. For a LCD the s7 is really good and same goes for the s7+ as an AMOLED. Both (techniques) have their strengths but also weaknesses. I was rather happy, when I found the s7, as I do not have to spend my soul for an iPad Pro + I do not have to care about unexpected color reworks as soon as I switch back to my PC.
However, still hating Samsung for their crappy S-Pen technique... But well - you get what you pay for
Thanks for the replies I appreciate the discussion and feedback .
I'm coming from an old Pixel C Tablet I just broke the thing trying to replace the battery. That unit lost android update support years ago but managed to stay alive through roms and LineageOS which was nice I looked forward to kind of lived for those updates like most nerds otherwise I probably would of replaced it long ago. I'm still running with my Nexus 6 on LineageOS updates.
So I wasn't really even thinking about replacing it but now that it gone may as well have some fun get something new and considering I usually keep my **** so long like 5 yrs I may as well try get the latest and the greatest.
At first didn't know what to get but didn't take long to realize there's really no new android tablet options out except Samsung which kind of sucks coz rooting flashing Samsung bit more complicated not as straight up easy for me as dealing with the pixel which is super easy. With Samsung knox I have to re-learn that mess not looking forward to that and seems alot of people having issues dealing with it
Anyways I only really use the tablet for watching videos it will never leave my house leaning towards the S7+ just trying to snag a deal is all
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Well, sorry no. Your marketing talk even is obsolete as Micro- and Q-LED is the new hype
To make it short.
For simple consumers: go to a shop and see yourself. If you like perfect blacks, oversatturation and high contrasts: go for OLEDs. You definitely will see the difference next to a s7.
If you would be in (photo-)graphics or arts on a professional level: you would not even ask that question. You would know that's OLEDS will never be an options (color accuracy, calibration, etc.).
Just keep in mind: OLEDs show the strongest burn-in. But: as long you do not work all day long with a single programm (office, photoshop, eclipse, etc.) or use it as a display device with areas showing almost static output (e.g. home automation at a wall, infotainment in cars), this will not be a problem. Typing this on a 3.5 year old galaxy s8, with still no real notable burn in. Only the color shifted over the years. But thats s.th. you can adjust for.
And: I would have taken the s7+, but the OLED is a no go for me.
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What's the reason you want to have good rom support?
Just wondering. Same for 120Hz: you know that apps have to support it specifically? Most don't, for obvious reasons...
One UI is a great enhancer when it comes to tablet support on Android. My pretty old Note 10.1 sucks without. You'll notice it, when missing.
The best option for me is a rooted s7 stock rom. Just kept it unrooted for guaranty reasons, in half a year... .
Best tablet UI but open for adjustment. Of course, you should not put your bank account on it. But frankly, all other features missing with root I would preferably have on my phone than this device.
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@Markeee
Keep in mind that - unfortunately - the situation for android tablets is a bit different nowadays.
Almost all new tablet specific features come from Samsung (Dex, etc.). Google and the other brands dropped tablet support almost completely. That implies also lineageOS - relaying on google - will most likely not offer new tablet specific features in the future. Hence, putting a custom rom on it will result in a draw back compared to One UI.
The good: with a s7/s7+ you will get all the new tablet specific stuff for 3 years and be up to the notch. As Samsung still tries to catch up to Apple that's the best you can get.
The bad: after 3 years you most likely will been stucked - or forced to make the step back to linageOS if you want Android 14+. Samsung managed to make porting their One UI features quite difficult.
However, time will tell. If google rediscover their tablet love, being again the driving android force for tablets, this situation will be totally different in 3 years.
When it comes to custom roms and video watching only: all I'm talking about will not be such of an issue, as all the mentioned features are more in the direction of writing, drawing, UI-integration, etc.
However, keep in mind that Netflix and other streaming portals suppress usage with rooted devices. Here the Knox counter is a big problem you might come over (e.g. via Magisk), but that needed to be supported by s.o. . Time will tell if the community will do, or not.
Moreover, reconsider the s7/s7+ completely. Both are rather expensive and target people using the Pen heavily (e.g. drawing, painting). Here you still need the fastest processor, as mush Ram as possible and a digitizer - and you have to pay for it. Have you considered going with a tablet w/o S-Pen?
If the question is only the ease to put custom rom on: well I'm rather sure here you will find the first noteworthy solution. And: simplifications of that will come later. But for Custom rom support I am not so optimistic: most owner would probably think like me, that most (unofficial) linageOS ports will lack the tablet features One Ui offers. Hence consider rooting and flashing not worth the hazel...
For better or worse I just pulled the trigger and ordered the Tab S7+, 256GB, sometimes just want to say WTF least I was able to snag a deal $582.61 before tax's free shipping. I'm sure I won't use take advantage of the pen but still nice to have all these premium features for a change.
Spending extra will be negligible considering how long i plan on keeping this thing. Hopefully years down the road when support ends there will me some other options to keep this thing alive .
Here's the slickdeals link below still an active deal if anyone's interested
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=143059996&postcount=732
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@Markeee
Keep in mind that - unfortunately - the situation for android tablets is a bit different nowadays.
Almost all new tablet specific features come from Samsung (Dex, etc.). Google and the other brands dropped tablet support almost completely. That implies also lineageOS - relaying on google - will most likely not offer new tablet specific features in the future. Hence, putting a custom rom on it will result in a draw back compared to One UI.
The good: with a s7/s7+ you will get all the new tablet specific stuff for 3 years and be up to the notch. As Samsung still tries to catch up to Apple that's the best you can get.
The bad: after 3 years you most likely will been stucked - or forced to make the step back to linageOS if you want Android 14+. Samsung managed to make porting their One UI features quite difficult.
However, time will tell. If google rediscover their tablet love, being again the driving android force for tablets, this situation will be totally different in 3 years.
When it comes to custom roms and video watching only: all I'm talking about will not be such of an issue, as all the mentioned features are more in the direction of writing, drawing, UI-integration, etc.
However, keep in mind that Netflix and other streaming portals suppress usage with rooted devices. Here the Knox counter is a big problem you might come over (e.g. via Magisk), but that needed to be supported by s.o. . Time will tell if the community will do, or not.
Moreover, reconsider the s7/s7+ completely. Both are rather expensive and target people using the Pen heavily (e.g. drawing, painting). Here you still need the fastest processor, as mush Ram as possible and a digitizer - and you have to pay for it. Have you considered going with a tablet w/o S-Pen?
If the question is only the ease to put custom rom on: well I'm rather sure here you will find the first noteworthy solution. And: simplifications of that will come later. But for Custom rom support I am not so optimistic: most owner would probably think like me, that most (unofficial) linageOS ports will lack the tablet features One Ui offers. Hence consider rooting and flashing not worth the hazel...
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Hello Markeee
I am in a similar situation like you.
Fortunately my pixel C is still working.
Nevertheless I am starting looking for a replacement.
How do you like the Samsung so far?
Did you root it?
I am really sceptical bec of all that Samsung bloatware and this other Samsung stuff, as well as the lack of custom ROMs. The hardware is for sure much better...
My use cases are mostly watching videos, web surfing, emailing. I love the external keyboard for my pixel c, i wonder if there is something similar in the Samsung world...
Greetings from Vienna!
Markeee said:
For better or worse I just pulled the trigger and ordered the Tab S7+, 256GB, sometimes just want to say WTF least I was able to snag a deal $582.61 before tax's free shipping. I'm sure I won't use take advantage of the pen but still nice to have all these premium features for a change.
Spending extra will be negligible considering how long i plan on keeping this thing. Hopefully years down the road when support ends there will me some other options to keep this thing alive .
Here's the slickdeals link below still an active deal if anyone's interested
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=143059996&postcount=732
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From personal experience I find the screen on the Tab S7 to be brighter, more vibrant and with truer colors than on the Tab S6. I compared my S6 side by side with my wife's S7 while watching a video and the S7
's screen was much more pleasing to watch. The S6's screen was simply too dark so I lost detail in the shadows and the colors seemed muted even with the display set to Vibrant.
This sort of surprised me based on the comparison reviews I've seen that said the S6 had the better display.