Recent content by Seamas R

Strange. Was able to find replacement battery. Thought that solved the problem. For a while.... Charged like new. Faster with usb 3.0 and original charger. Slower with micro usb. Charge symbol came on along with screen message "for faster charging .." Now it again only charges with micro usb. If...

BINGO! Went to the SamMobile link above. Here's a summary: On PC Download, extract, and install Odin through link at SamMobile Download and extract the firmware file at SamMobile. Note, You need to sign up with SamMobile before you can download. If you don't pay for a premium membership, the...

I think it may end up being a battery problem after all. As time has gone on, even regular usb charging has glitches. I downloaded the suggested battery monitor. What I see is that I am having problems as the battery gets to about 110 degrees F. I think a safety cuts off charging (although the...

Aarrrgh! I have a refurb, unlocked, VZ Note, with an AT&T SIM card. I feel I'm left behind. I'd root and install a custom ROM but all I see on the process seems too complicated to take a risk on bricking the unit.

Nothing noticeable on the battery. Looks pristine. And if I can get it up to near 100% charge I can get 5-6 hours of heavy use out of it so I don't think it is a battery problem. With slow micro usb charging, and unit off, it charges from about 25% to full overnight, about 8 hours. But if I am...

Slightly Different Charging Symptoms - No charge using usb 3.0 cord My tablet originally worked well. With the usb 3 and original charger, I could power up from below 50% to full in 3 or 4 hours. Occasionally, if it was not available, I would charge with a regular micro usb. It would charge...