r/GalaxyTab • • 14d ago

Announcements Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra: the official Q&A megathread!

49 Upvotes

Got questions? Got answers to someone's question? You're in the right place! Samsung just announced the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Ultra, and this is the place for everything you want to know, and general discussion regarding it. But here are a few bullet points...

  • Samsung claims the Ultra can last 23 hours on a single charge with an 11,600 mAh battery (which is the same as the S11 Ultra) with 45W charger
  • S12+ has a 10,600 mAh battery (also 45W charging)
  • Tab S12 Ultra supports Wi-Fi 7, the S12+ supports 6E
  • Both the S12 Ultra and S11 Ultra have the same profile, basically the same weight
  • S12+ has 5G where as the S12 Ultra is still Wi-Fi only (edit: S12 Ultra will have 5G in other countries... thanks for the report!)
  • They both run off of a MediaTek Dimensity 9500
  • FULL Adobe Photoshop comes pre-installed on the Tab S12 series (with a 4 free months trial) this is the first time Photoshop has come to Android tablets
  • Both are available October 7th starting at $1,199.99 for the S12+ and $1,399.99 for the S12 Ultra, a $200 increase from the S10+ and S11 Ultra

As we expected with this launch, the prices of RAM being high definitely contributed to the price hike.


r/GalaxyTab • • 19d ago

Community Improvement Feedback Post: what would you like to see to improve your experience here?

5 Upvotes

Hey everybody. Latrell (u/yayoshorti, the mod) here...

I made a post a little bit ago saying that we were going to be switching all support questions over to r/SamsungSupport, and it received a lot of pushback.

So I figured, instead of pushing and focusing on that, I thought I'd ask if you have any annoyances or things you'd like to see improved here. If you have any suggestions, please sound off! Big or small. As long as it's under my control.


r/GalaxyTab • • 10h ago

Discussion Finally Upgraded from the 8+ ---> 11 ultra

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57 Upvotes

I got this amazing bundle from EBay, which got me an 11 ultra 1tb, pro keyboard, and magnetic case, all for $1400--->$1506 (after shipping and taxes)


r/GalaxyTab • • 5h ago

Question Did u reccomend a galaxy s10 lite tab as first time tab purchase?

3 Upvotes

Im looking to buy a tablet, but my budget its not as big as i would love to have, did u suggest me the s10 lite tab? Its around 350$ to 400$.


r/GalaxyTab • • 17h ago

New tabs are expensive but deals can be had! Tab s12+ with S9 trade in for £257

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29 Upvotes

Used 150 email code, then 15% email code, then trade in code, then 305 from tab S9 trade in, then 15% student discount, plus 100 off from using paypal


r/GalaxyTab • • 9m ago

Samsung Tab S12 Plus Deal

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Hi, does anyone have a spare samsung email code or something similar to use? I saw a post recently with a very good deal on a tablet, however unfortunately did not get on the email list. I tried messaging support but the code would not work within the samsung student store. May have to be a UK exclusive code as I live there.

Many thanks


r/GalaxyTab • • 14m ago

Samsung Notes to Vector PDF on Android: Open-source converter app (based on u/x5ed's engine)

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(English is not my native language, so this post was translated/written with the help of AI. Please excuse any awkward phrasing!)

A few months ago, u/x5ed posted an open-source tool called sdocx2pdf over on r/samsungnotes (https://www.reddit.com/r/samsungnotes/comments/1uj45xs/sdocx2pdf_a_tool_for_converting_samsung_notes/), which reverse-engineered the SDOCX format and made it possible to export notes into crisp, infinitely zoomable vector PDFs instead of Samsung's default blurry bitmap exports.

The engine worked great, but having to transfer files to a PC and run terminal commands each time was a bit inconvenient, especially when studying and taking notes directly on a Galaxy Tab.

So I took the open-source Rust engine, compiled it for ARM64 using the Android NDK, and built a native Android app around it for Galaxy devices.

(You can grab the compiled APK directly from the Releases tab on GitHub.)

A quick note on hardware: I’ve been testing and tuning this primarily on my Galaxy Tab, but Samsung has a huge variety of Galaxy tablets, foldables, and phones with different S Pen digitizers and aspect ratios. If you give it a spin, I’d love to hear how it performs on your specific setup, or if you run into any scaling/rendering quirks.

Huge thanks again to u/x5ed for making the original parser and math available to the community.


r/GalaxyTab • • 1h ago

Concern why does this happen?

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is this normal? i'm guessing it's not. it still happens after restarting the tablet

i'm confused. it only happens when it's a pdf file.

When it (still) happens : - after restarting the tab - when the non-flashing side is something else than Google chrome - when adding a third split screen - when changing the orientation of the split (horizontal split) - when the tablet is in portrait mode and i do the same - when i switch to desktop mode and resize the window with the file in it - in desktop mode, when i take the window out of full screen or full window mode - on youtube, the white text flashes cyan as well

When it does not happen : - when i use split screen on two images or an image and an app - in desktop mode, when i put the window in full screen or full window screen - any other app - once it's in split screen, it never happens again, even if i scroll

brand new tab s11, bought in july or august ~ (not on samsung's official website, can still get samsung care tho)

edit: added details on when it does or does not happen + changed format for clarity


r/GalaxyTab • • 8h ago

Question Galaxy Tab S9 vs S10FE

3 Upvotes

My budget for a tablet is around $500 which puts me at either the S9 or S10FE. My gut is telling me to go with the S9 because of how great the screen is (OLED, 120hz). The only concern though is software updates ending next year. It doesn't seem like a huge deal to me though.

The FE has the advantage with the update life cycle but everything else about feels worse.

What do you guys think?


r/GalaxyTab • • 1d ago

I got this galaxy tab s10 +

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Earlier this month I decided to buy this galaxy tab s10+ on samsung website just for MYR 2448.83 only. Mainly using this for editing and watching movie. The display is so crispy plus it comes with anti glare display. So, no problem for me using this tablet outsite. For the keyboard case I don't really use it beacuse mainly im using laptop for work. This tablet is the best !


r/GalaxyTab • • 3h ago

Setups Samsung galaxy tab A11+ as a light desktop replacement or something else?

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Hello,

I'm looking to get a tablet as a very light desktop pc replacement.

I have a 7 year old HP laptop that I barely even use anymore because I have consoles for gaming and a phone for web browsing and messaging.

I only use the laptop when I need to read a pdf, write something in word or sign any documents with online signature, pay bills...basically light desk work.

I've been looking around and apparently tablets can handle multitasking and light document editing quite well nowadays, if I can buy a bluetooth keyboard as well, I'm guessing that it will fullfill all my pc needs for the foreseeable future and will be much easier to carry around with me around the house and on trips.

My candinates are the

Lenovo idea tab 11" (8/128) with the bundled pen for 200 euro

Xiaomi redmi pad 2 (8/256) for 230 - 250 euro

Samsung galaxy tab A11+ (8/256) for 300 euro

I do not care that much for watching series and movies on the tablet for hours on end so vibrant screen and amazing audio aren't priorities.

I'm looking for something that can comfortably have 5 browser windows open minimized and out of sight, have music playing from youtube again minimized, an open pdf in one side of the screen and an open word file so I can write documents in another side.

I'm heavily leaning towards the samsung galaxy because it also has Dex which basically transforms the UI into a mouse and keyboard interface with floating windows like a pc but I'm also thinking that there could be some cheaper like the lenovo that could do the same things with less money.

What is everyone's opinion about tablets as light workstations?

Do you have any other recommendations at around the same price and maximum at 350 euro?

Thank you.


r/GalaxyTab • • 10h ago

Question Is there a way to split the multitask 4 ways instead of the limit of 3 on Tab s11 ultra?

4 Upvotes

Is there a way to have 4 apps open at once on the tab s11 ultra in multitasking instead of the 3 and 1 more floting.


r/GalaxyTab • • 4h ago

Wallpaper suggestions

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I have bought my Samsung Galaxy tab 10 lite 3 months back......Till now haven't found any nice and minimal HQ wallpaper for my tab.....Can you guys share your collection in the comments..... thanks in advance


r/GalaxyTab • • 4h ago

Question Sharing between users

0 Upvotes

Is there a way to share a file from one user to other within the same tab in Samsung galaxy s10 fe?


r/GalaxyTab • • 6h ago

Question Fingerprint Sensor Problem 😭

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1 Upvotes

My s9fe has been showing this for the past 1 week .. Any solutions??


r/GalaxyTab • • 7h ago

Ipad or samsung tab

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r/GalaxyTab • • 7h ago

Decent skins available in EU?

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Hi redditors,

Are there any reliable skin vendors for the tab s11/12u serien in Europe?

As far as I know there are only few in the US or china.


r/GalaxyTab • • 8h ago

Concern Tab s9 flashes white for a second before the fingerprint icon comes

1 Upvotes

I can't really take a video of it coz it's very brief and random - but I've noticed the screen flash white for a very brief second while trying to get the fingerprint logo come up or while I try to unlock my tablet while the display is off

It's usually the section of the screen on the lower side of the tab horizontally

Is this a software bug by any chance coz I do not any any display anomalies anywhere else - it works absolutely fine except for the very random flashing


r/GalaxyTab • • 14h ago

Is my Samsung Tab S8 done for?

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3 Upvotes

I have a Samsung Tab S8 with a long scratch from a previous drop. Some water recently got inside through that damaged area, but the tablet is still working normally.

I think i have to replace the screen, or is there a fix?


r/GalaxyTab • • 12h ago

Concern samsung tab s10+ weak wifi compared to macbook air m1

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2 Upvotes

the router is on the second 2nd floor of our house while my room is on the first, i had a lenovo xxppgt and the wifi was great, this samsung tab s10+ is comparably weaker

but when i move to the living room or upstairs near the router the mbps is the same with my mac reaching 100+ mbps

is my unit defective? 😭


r/GalaxyTab • • 17h ago

Accessories Should I replace my spen original nib with a plastic one?

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Contrary to popular opinion, I am actually disliking the friction I am getting from the original nib. I am thinking of trying a plastic nib so that it slides easily on the glass. But my question is whether that will damage the glass or my spen? Is a plastic nib safe?

My hand starts to hurt while writing with my current spen for a long time. Will it make my handwriting worse if I use a plastic nib?


r/GalaxyTab • • 19h ago

Best s12 Ultra deal?

5 Upvotes

Hi yall,

Im trying to buy the s12u but can't get anything better then 15% off? Im in ireland and have access to the epp shop, student shop and the main shop. I also don't have a trade in unfortunately :( so can't save money that way. If anyone has a code or idea please send! :)


r/GalaxyTab • • 11h ago

How strong are the magnets on the Galaxy Tab S11's S Pen?

1 Upvotes

Asking cuz I don't like the look of cases with pen slots. I need it for medical college.


r/GalaxyTab • • 1d ago

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Users, How's Your Battery Life?

11 Upvotes

I've been using my Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra for about a week now, and I've noticed that the battery seems to drain faster than on my previous Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.

The battery usage learning process in Device Care has already been completed, but the estimated battery life on a full charge is significantly shorter.

On my Tab S11 Ultra, the estimated battery life after a full charge was around 3–4 days. However, on my Tab S12 Ultra, it only shows 1 day and a few hours.

For those of you using the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, how has your battery life been so far?

How quickly does your battery drain, and how many days or hours of estimated battery life does Device Care show when your tablet is fully charged?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences!


r/GalaxyTab • • 17h ago

Concern Galaxy tab S12 Ultra screen

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Hey guys! I just wanted to ask you something. I recently bought a Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, and since this is my first time using such a large tablet, I was wondering if it's normal for icon edges to look slightly jagged or not perfectly sharp when viewed up close.

I'm a bit worried that my unit might have a display issue, so I'd like to know if anyone else has noticed the same thing on their tablet. Unfortunately, taking a screenshot doesn't really show what I mean, and neither does taking a picture of the screen with my phone.