FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How to reset the TAB to factory settings ?
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A factory reset will reset the Galaxy Tab to factory settings and your all data on the device will be removed. So before doing the reset process its better to backup your all data like Contacts, Emails, SMS, etc. from your device. If
If your device hangs and unresponsive some time due to any application then try to remove this application. To reboot unresponsive Samsung Galaxy Tab, press and hold the “Power” button for about 10 seconds your device will reboot automatically.
If problem still persists and Galaxy Tab is unresponsive again then its better to hard reset / restore to factory settings.
Reset Galaxy Tab from Android OS
Go to Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset
Read and follow the on screen instruction carefully.
Reset Galaxy Tab with Hardware Keys
If Android OS is not loading then you can hard reset Galaxy Tab using hardware Keys combination.
Make sure tab is turned off, Press and hold the Power button for about 10 seconds to turn it off.
Press and hold the “Volume Up” and “Power” buttons at the same time, when logo appears on the screen release the “Power” button and continue press the “Volume” button
When recovery screen appears use “Volume Up/Down” buttons to navigate and select “wipe data / Factory reset” by pressing the “Home” or “Power” button (Depends on Galaxy Tab model).
2. How do I take a screenshot without using any app ?
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To take screenshot press the screenshot on screen symbol located on the clock bar
3. Is there a SD card inside the Galaxy Tab ?
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No SD card come with the purchase of Tab 7.7..u need to buy sd card..u can put sd card up to 64gb..class 4 is adequate enough for this tablet..if u have extra money u can buy class 10 sd card which will improve ur data transfer rate.
If you use a file explorer app example Astro File Manager, you will see the main root of its directory listed as /mnt. Look at the listing , you will see a folder "sdcard". This is the INTERNAL 16 GB built in storage of the Galaxy Tab . It is NOT the external micro-SD card. Tap on the folder "sdcard" and scroll down , you will see a folder "external_sd" - this is the external micro SD card. All apps will be installed inside the internal SD card. If you need to add in any special data into the TAB, you have to add it inside this internal "sdcard", for example Navisea folder for PaPago X5
4. How do I uninstall 3rd party apps ?
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Go to SETTINGS. Tap APPLICATIONS.
Select " Manage applications". Scroll down the list of apps shown. Tap on the app you wish to uninstall. In the new apps window , just select " Uninstall"
5. How do I uninstall built-in apps ?
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Be careful on this. It is not recommended for system core apps example contacts, calendar, mail etc. However it is safe to uninstall non-system related apps, example 3rd party launchers, utilities, readers etc. The best solution found is to use an app " Titanium Backup" but you need to root your TAB to install this app
6. How do I save my camera and video shots on the external micro-SD card ?
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In Applications, tap " Camera". Tap Settings ( a gear-like icon ) at the lower left hand side. Then tap "Storage" - Select " Memory Card"
7. Since there is a built-in Task Manager, do I still need to install Task Killers on the TAB ?
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This is a debatable topic. Personally I don't use any Task Killers. The official stand from Google is Task Killers are unnecessary for Androids.
I quote from Google :
By default, every application runs in its own Linux process. Android starts the process when any of the application's code needs to be executed, and shuts down the process when it's no longer needed and system resources are required by other applications.
A content provider is active only while it's responding to a request from a ContentResolver. And a broadcast receiver is active only while it's responding to a broadcast message. So there's no need to explicitly shut down these components.
Activities, on the other hand, provide the user interface. They're in a long-running conversation with the user and may remain active, even when idle, as long as the conversation continues. Similarly, services may also remain running for a long time. So Android has methods to shut down activities and services in an orderly way.
Refer here for more information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6426198http://geekfor.me/faq/you-shouldnt-be-usin...r-with-android/8. What is KIES ?
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KIES is Samsung's proprietary software that allows your TAB to connect with your computer.
Tutorial HOW TO USE :
http://my.samsungmobile.com/support/softwaremanuals/kies.do9. How do I make payment for Paid apps in the market ?
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- First, you need a GMail account. If you don't have, just register one at www.gmail.com.
- Browse to Google Checkout :
https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogi...<mpl=default- Sign in using your gmail account and you will be guided accordingly to setup a payment system using your credit card
10. Can I use the Galaxy TAB 7.7 as a modem ?
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Just go setting >wireless and network > tethering and portable hotspot > configure portable Wi-FI hotspot. Then name your wifi and put password if u want.
I'd like to add further using the TAB as a modem will also consume more power.
11. I plan to use galaxy tab as phone. Any problem? Does it have build in mic in it?
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Yes u can..many of forumers here use this tab as a phone. Advisable to put earphone or use bluetooth..if u dont have both..u can hold it like normal phone..
12. Seriously, how many of you guys use the Galaxy TAB as a main mobile phone ?
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Good question and there is no right or wrong answer. Anyway forumer adamking had conducted a poll.
The results :
Samsung Tab as phone13.
HONEYCOMB limitation you cannot write/copy stuffs onto external SD card from tab itself
Root it and overcome this limitation by editing some system files14. With a OTG connector like below, can Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7:
a) connect to an external hard disk / pendrive / flash drive? The hard disk is self powered - 500GB.?
b) If the 500GB HDD capacity can be recognised by the Tab, can files from SD Card be copied directly to the external hard disk when both are connected at the same time to the connector?
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a) For pendrive & pendrive the answer is YES..For external harddisk must be powered to enable detection
b) It must be in fat32 format & Yes you can transfer files in betweeen it n the tab sdcard
to be continue...
This post has been edited by Norameen: Nov 19 2012, 06:05 AM 
Nov 19 2012, 05:53 AM, updated 12y ago
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kind of ok... its going to a right direction... but it need to develop further... it was 10.99 dollar last time... i'm not going to fork out that much on alpha build... 
so get whatever you want and be happy about it... 
with it 42mbps hspa+. because my main concern is to put my sim into it so i can tether from it. 
. And just now got 'scared' again when my tab couldnt be switch on. This is 2nd. time it happened. Googled a solution. Apparently you have to push & hold the power button for 20 second. The battery with a clock icon will appear. Push the power button again and the tab will boot up. I'm boggled on why does the tab 'died' like that. Battery still have 50% juice left.
.. i broken the glass of my 7.7 
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