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For the most part, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is a very reliable and trouble-free device. But now and then, you may encounter a bit of a problem. Here are some typical problems you may encounter on the Samsung Galaxy Tab and suggestions for a solution:
General trouble: For just about any problem or minor quirk, consider restarting the Galaxy Tab: Turn it off and then turn it on again. This procedure will most likely fix a majority of the annoying problems you encounter.
Check the cellular data connection: As you move about, the cellular signal can change. In fact, you may observe the status bar icon change from 4G LTE to 3G to even the dreaded E or — worse — nothing, depending on the strength and availability of the cellular data service.
The best advice for random signal weirdness is to wait. Oftentimes, the signal comes back after a few minutes. If it doesn’t, the cellular data network might be down, or you may just be in an area with lousy service. Consider changing your location.
Check the Wi-Fi connection: For Wi-Fi connections, you have to ensure that the Wi-Fi is set up properly and working. This process usually involves pestering the person who configured the Wi-Fi router or, in a coffee shop, bothering the cheerful person with the bad haircut who serves you coffee.
Reset the Wi-Fi connection: Perhaps the issue isn’t with the Galaxy Tab at all, but rather with the Wi-Fi network. Some networks have a “lease time” after which your Tab might be disconnected. If so, turn off the Tab’s Wi-Fi and then turn it on again. That often solves the issue.
Music is playing and you want it to stop: It’s awesome that the Galaxy Tab continues to play music while you do other things. Getting the music to stop quickly, however, requires some skill. Primarily, you need skill at popping up the notifications and touching the Pause button that appears in the currently playing song’s notification.
I hotspot from my phone to my tablet and i also use the wifi at work.
My tab A keeps losing the wifi connection.
I dont have a problem with the tab 3 so i know it has to be the tab A
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Hello. I went in to security (McAfee in this case), found wifi security, turned off 'block suspicious wifi networks ' , went back to wifi log in, connected (I stayed connected, woo hoo! ), went back to security and turned back on the wifi security and the wifi/internet connection was back. Happy days. Hope this helps somebody
My Samsung tab A will connect to BT stereo but after 5 mins will disconnect. Both devices still show to be connected. Will the Philips widget fix? Someone help.
Perfect answer from Ken G., because I have McAfee on my Galaxy Tab as well, so I did exactly what you posted and it is working just fine now (after using almost 2 gigs of mobile data, argh) Thanks for posting!!!!
I just purchased tab a and im having the same probs. i could not find security/ McAfee... is it possible i do not have this? if so what are some other options. i can only get the tab to connect by unplugging and plugging in my router, but then it disconnects after the first 'sleep' no other device has this problem w my router
I have the same issue with the Bluetooth but the drop seems to be random but still shows connected and the only way to get it to work is turn off and back on. I have done the 6.0.1 update which is supposed to fix the issue but has not. I have also tried clearing the wifi settings (reset) which include Bluetooth which also clears the cache, same issue. Turned off Bluetooth scanning where it will look for other devices. The only thing I think I haven't done to date is reset to factory defaults. Any suggestions for a fix?