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    Screen dead on brand new 9,7" Galaxy tab S2

    You may have accidentally turned the brightness all the way down. Try swiping the notifications shade down (even though you can't see it), then drag your finger left to right approximately where the brightness control would be. This actually happened to me once. Good luck! Posted via the...
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    Marshmallow update?

    I just downloaded the update in Georgia (the US one). So far, so good! Posted via the Android Central App
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    Samsung promotion status.

    I must be living right. Got my Gear VR and free 64 gig memory card with my phone on March 7, the free wireless charger for signing up a card on Samsung Pay came March 14, and the free $30 gift card for using Samsung Pay loaded to my account within 2 minutes after I used it the first time. I'm...
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    S2 9.7 summary

    Facebook is a HUGE battery drain. Remove that app and you'll see a noticeable improvement immediately. It's sucking resources even when you aren't using it or the tablet is sleeping. Posted via the Android Central App
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    Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 cases...what is everyone using?

    I have the Griffin Survivor, too. Nice fit, protects it from drops and dings, and it has a kickstand for viewing video that I find pretty handy. It adds a little bulk, but I don't mind. It's a good tradeoff considering the protection and the improved grip. The bare tablet is beautiful, but...
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    Q: Tab S2 as a TV Remote

    I use a Harmony Hub to use my GTS2 as a remote on my home network. I have a Samsung tv, a Tivo, and a Roku 3 hooked up, and it all works pretty flawlessly. The setup was simple, and the software on the Tab S2 (and my GS5 phone) is pretty easy to figure out, too. The Hub isn't a free option...