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Getting internet for Galaxy Tab 2 from Galaxy S3

Is there a way to use the Galaxy Tab 2 with my Galaxy S3 (SPRINT) to get an internet connection?
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Changing menu button positions

After my Samsung Tab 2 7.0 got it's upgrade to 4.1.1 the main buttons changed place. Back used to be to the far left, now it's the second to the right, for example. This is amazingly annoying. When ...
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How to change the boot animation in Galaxy Tab 2 GT-P3100?

I tried changing the boot animation in my Galaxy Tab 10.1 by this tutorial: http://mobilecon.info/how-to-change-android-bootanimation.html and it worked too but when I tried doing the same in ...
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Can you charge a Galaxy Tab 2 7" with a charger from Galaxy Tab 10.1?

I've already got a charger for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and I'd like to be able to use it charge both that and a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7". It seems to work, but I was wondering if there is any sort of ...
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Whats ODIN mode in Galaxy Tab 2?

I just pressed the power button and the volume up button in my Tab. I went into a screen called ODIN mode... It started downloading something... What is this?
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 infinite login redirect with 2 step authentication

I've just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 and tried to login with my google (gmail) account (which has 2 step authentication) and it redirected me to the web login which I completed (with the text ...
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My Samsung Galaxy tab 2 (7.0) can't see 5ghz networks

My Samsung Galaxy tab 2 (7.0) can't see 5ghz networks. Am I missing anything?
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How much disk space does Android OS 4.1.1 take?

I recently received a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 with Android 4.1.1 on it. This is the 8GB model. I am curious to know, how much disk space does the Android OS take up? I did not think about 3.5GB was ...
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Android, typing Czech-specific characters on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

I have a problem with some characters on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (GT-P5100). When I set language to "čeština" and type ě (Latin small letter E with caron) as result Android returns ĕ (Latin small letter ...
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Can apps be installed to or otherwise use the external SD card of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0?

I have a Samsung Galaxy 2 7" wifi only tablet using ICS 4.0.3. Samsung states that all apps on ICS must run from internal storage (8Gb). I have a program that requires more storage for the data files ...
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Installing RAM Into Your Android Powered Tablet? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Can you upgrade the RAM of an Android device? I recently purchased the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. I am aware that it only has 1GB of Ram. I am running the Android Ice ...
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bring out stack view in Chrome for Android

I am using a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. I cannot bring out stack browsing in Chrome. Although I have got an option for something like tilt scrolling in advanced settings but cannot find it useful any ...
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How to set network proxy for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.0 7?

I've already found this guide. It's for the Galaxy 10.1 though and my unit doesn't have the Wi-Fi settings option. Or at least I can't find it.
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What's a good app for reading “programming ebooks”? [closed]

I use Adobe's PDF reader but that is not good for reading "source codes". If I select the "reflow" option the code gets scattered and becomes hard to read. Can anyone know of a good app for reading ...
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Samsung galaxy tab2 P3100 “android.process.media” stopped issue?

I have updated Samsung galaxy tab2 P3100 to jelly bean since then I am getting popup error as "unfortunately the process android.process.media has stopped". Is there any fix available for this?
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Why does the Samsung Galaxy Tab2 7.0 have a built in phone app?

Why does the Samsung Galaxy Tab2 7.0 have a built in phone app? It does not have a phone.
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Size a Wallpaper for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: What is the default resolution of a wallpaper that fits the homescreen exactly in an Android phone? I want to be able to design my own Wallpaper for my Samsung Galaxy ...
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Connect Samsung galaxy tab to projector

I have Samsung Galaxy tab P3100 tab. I want to connect it to Projector for presentation. I searched a lot but din't get any solution. Does any one knows is it possible to connect it to projector? If ...
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External keyboard for Galaxy tablet 2 7.0

I'm trying to use an external keyboard with my Galaxy tablet 2 7.0. My tablet isn't detecting the keyboard, but it works when I plug it into my computer. This keyboard uses a normal USB male to ...
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Problem with the google now in tab 2

I have a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 which I have updated to the official jellybean provided by Samsung, it is supposed to have Google Now but I cant see the cards on opening the the app. Can anyone help me out ...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7" home screen wallpaper

My mum has just got the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7" and was trying to set a photo as the home screen page. She did this but all it displayed was the middle section of the photo missing out the two grid ...
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galaxy tab 2 usb issues

My new Galaxy Tab 2 can't connect to my PC via USB. When I plug it in my PC, it plays a tone. It means some new hardware has been connected. It appears in Kies as GT-P3113. But when I mouse-over it, ...
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Can we install the stock rom for p3110 on p3113? (7 inch Galaxy Tab 2)

The p3113 model of the galaxy tab 2 haven't yet received the jelly bean update. So my question is, can we install the stock rom for the p3110 rom (take from sammobile) on the p3113 device?
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Can't create folder with Android file transfer on MAC

When trying to create folder on Samsung Galaxy TAB 2 from mac uisng Android File Transfer, I get "Could not connect to device. Try reconnecting or restarting your device". What could be the reason ...
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What do the “Sync Internet” and “Sync Instant Upload” options do in Jelly Bean settings?

What do the "Sync Internet" and "Sync Instant Upload" options do in Jelly Bean settings?
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Is there any way to connect 'Samsung galaxy tab 2 p3100' to a monitor

i want to know how to connect the galaxy tab 2 p3100 to my monitor through hdmi or dvi interface. is it possible or not. i tried google but can't find any solution.
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GMail attachment download does not complete

I am using Jelly Bean on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. I have been trying to download an attachment from the GMail app. All I see is a progress bar which shows 0% progress and an icon added in the ...
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How can one access hidden apps on the Samsung Galaxy Tab2 7.0?

There are many apps loaded on the Samsung Galaxy Tab2 7.0 that do not appear on the applications icons page. Phase Beam 1.0 is an example. It is not a "Samsung App". How do we find and load these ...
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Disable sounds for a specific Skype conversation?

On my desktop, I can silence a specific Skype conversation by selecting it, then going Conversation > Notification Settings and disabling notifications there. I can't seem to find such an option on ...
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Connecting USB Gamepad to Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100

I bought an adapter to use an USB gamepad with my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100 but I can't make it work. At first I though that I was plug and play and that's it. My tab supports USB OTG because I ...
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How to separate the two pieces of the AC adapter for Samsung tab 2 7.0

I am trying to separate the two parts of the Samsung tab 2 7.0 AC adapter, since I am traveling to a country with different outlets. I have tried pulling them but nothing seems to work. Do you know ...
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Error retrieving information from server[RH-01] on my tab 2 7.0

I've been using my Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 for a while. I'm getting Error retrieving information from server[RH-01]. Is it an app that doing this? How do I stop it? My Tab 2 claims to have 8GB, but it ...
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How to disable pin security from Samsing Tab 2

I have a Samsung tab2, and have added screen pin lock on my Tab few days back as I was going out. Now I don't want to use pin lock as security, but I am not able to disable it. I am going to setting ...
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Not configured to display PDF error on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.0

I keep getting this error when trying to open a PDF file from a government source: it appears your web browser is not configured to display PDF files The PDF opens on my laptop, but not on my ...
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How do I restore a previous firmware version to my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2?

I recently let my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tablet do a system update to Jelly Bean. I despise Jelly Bean and want to restore back to the factory ROM - Ice Cream Sandwich. How do I restore it back? I ...
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prevent autocorrect bar from redrawing screen

I'm using the Samsung keyboard (the default and the only one installed) on my Galaxy Tab 2 7, running stock Android 4.0.4 and the Google Talk app. When I start typing, the autocorrect bar pops up ...
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How do I turn off Galaxy Tab completely?

I received a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (GT-P3113) for the holidays. I recently deduced that since I can install apps from Google Play on my PC to the Tab when it's off, that it's not really turned off. How do ...