r/GalaxyTab

Hello everyone!

I recently purchased this tablet for media consumption, reading and note taking during my master's courses. However the keyboard case in my country is insanely expensive so I come here seeking some good recommendations, preferably from Amazon and with a mouse pad.

Any other accessories recommendations are welcome.

I'm really excited as it is arriving tomorrow.

Edit: I'd also like to learn to draw so recommendations for apps for drawing or coloring are also welcome.

Thanks!

my main uses would be taking notes for college, texting, playing roblox, watching movies, and maybe using a nintendo switch emulator sometimes. i’ll probably use a keyboard + stylus with it too!!

which one would you guys pick for my use case and why? especially curious about the note-taking experience, gaming/emulation, multitasking, and how good the keyboard + stylus setup is!! ♡

Hi everyone. I used a Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra for about two years but recently sold it because I needed some cash and wanted to upgrade after a couple of months. My main reason for eyeing the S11 Ultra (or the upcoming S12 Ultra) is the anti-reflective screen.

As a university student living in a dorm, my usage is about 60% media consumption (movies, series, YouTube) and 40% schoolwork/note-taking. Because I watch so much content, the anti-reflective display is a huge selling point for me—I hate seeing my own reflection on the screen during dark scenes.

Here’s my dilemma: I normally never use mobile devices without a screen protector. To actually benefit from the anti-reflective feature, I either have to use the tablet bare or buy a specialized anti-reflective protector. I know the obvious answer is "just buy the anti-reflective protector," but they aren't sold in my country, and importing one is out of the question due to ridiculous customs taxes.

So, my main question is: Is it a bad idea to use the Tab S11/S12 Ultra without a screen protector? Will the screen develop micro-scratches over time? I use the S Pen heavily for notes, and I'm paranoid that the nib might eventually scratch the display.

It might sound a bit stupid, but I genuinely hate seeing scratches on my devices. Plus, I usually resell my tablets every 2-3 years to fund my next upgrade, and a scratched screen really hurts the resale value. Any advice from bare-screen users would be greatly appreciated!

Lastly, is it even worth getting the S11 Ultra right now? I know the S12 series is dropping in about a month, so would I be better off just waiting for the S12 Ultra?

Hi
I noticed that when playing HDR10 or HDR content on the tablet using total video player, the content is very dark compared with playing the same content with SDR

Any clues ?

Hello, I recently got a Samsung Galaxy tablet for work and recreation. I set up two users and I'm trying to figure out how to keep them separate. My work profile needs access to local files because I do word processing and the like. And it also needs to be able to use photos because I manage my work's Facebook account.

The problem is that the work profile also sees all my private stuff. I don't need (or want) my family pictures and the like showing up in my recent files on my work profile.

For the record, I don't need a super secure wall here. It's not the end of the world if my work profile can browse through and find my other profile's stuff. I just don't want it appearing as recent files and the like.

(Well, actually, a solid wall would be ideal so I don't get tempted to do work stuff when I'm supposed to be relaxing and vice versa. But I'd be happy if recent files just stopped cross pollinating).

One possible reason that this might be happening is because I'm signed into the same Google account on Google Play? But I kind of have to do that because I own apps on that account that I need for both work and play.

If need be I don't mind resetting to factory and setting the tablet up again.

​Honestly, I never thought I’d say this, but I managed to build an Android productivity setup so solid that I haven’t even touched my laptop/PC.

​As a working professional, my daily routine involves heavy document drafting, in-depth PDF/contract reviews, designing assets for my personal brand, and general management.

The 14.6-inch canvas on the Tab S8 Ultra has been a complete game changer. ​Interestingly, I don't use DeX mode at all. My en tire workflow relies on native One UI, utilizing the OEM keyboard cover and heavy split-screen multitasking:

​Document review & note-taking: Flexcil (unbeatable for deep PDF analysis and gesture-based referencing) paired with Notability for structured notes.

​Branding & visual design: Canva + Luminar (the direct S Pen precision on this screen easily beats a traditional mouse for fine edits and layout work).

​Office & cloud workflow: Google Docs, Sheets & Drive for fast typing on the OEM keyboard and seamless cloud sync.

​Running heavy split-screen layouts—like a reference PDF open next to a draft in Google Docs while typing on the physical keyboard, then instantly grabbing the S Pen for markups—delivers a level of friction-free workflow I just couldn't replicate on Windows.

​It’s been such a seamless transition that I’m already looking forward to upgrading to the newest Tab model.

​Anyone else running a 100% standalone tablet setup?

Am replacing my aging S8+ (bought in 2022) with a S10+. I have the magnetic keyboard and all. The 8+ is fine, never had to replace the battery, but it's getting slow and i want the shiny OneUi toys and updates. 10+ will last me till at least 2030/2031. The 8+ will go to my family who will use it easily for another 4 years.

Logical and rational choice? Maybe not.

The heart wants what it wants.

Earlier in the day I went to a local store to get the S10 FE, and from the jump the workers were so adamant for me to get the ipad a16 11th generation instead, despite me saying I preferred the samsung tablet. With the S10 FE, i wouldnt have to buy a pen, and the notes app is also a huge factor playing into my decision. It also made more sense to just get the samsung tablet since i already have a samsung phone, but they were saying it didnt matter. Im very much aware the S10 FE is a mid ranged tablet and it's not as good as the flagships, but Ive also seen some good reviews pertaining to the performance. So why do people talk down on it so much?

Hi, I'm new here

I want to purchase Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 next year.

Is that a good option for work/study?

Please,share your opinions and tips,if you have one

Im considering s10+ or 12+ as the s11 is too small but the s10 and 11 ultras seem comically large to me.

What's the verdict on s10+ vs what the s12+ might be.

I have recently bought the Tab s9 fe+. Up until now I have charged it with my xiaomi 33w charger that came in the box with device itself and it is working just fine. Now my only concern is, will it be safe to use this charger in the long run without causing any issues to my tablet. Or should I just buy a samsung 25w charger instead?

Hello, please help me with which one to choose between Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ or Samsung Galaxy tab S10Fe+.

I'll be me mainly using it for school, such as note-taking, handling pdf and the like, and also watching movies.

Can you share your experiences, especially its performance and screen quality.

Thank you!

Hi! I’ve been using the S9 FE for about 2 years mainly for note-taking. My original S Pen nib has started to wear out, and the writing sensitivity has decreased.

I don’t use a screen protector. Could you recommend some good S Pen nib replacement options available in India?..

I've been eyeing the S10+ as my S10 FE is a bit small for my needs, which are mainly digital art and note taking. I would've traded in my current tablet for the S10+ but Samsung doesn't let you do that if it's in the same product line. I have the student discount and that brought the S10+'s price down to $879.99. Any chance it goes on sale in the near future to get the price even lower?