- JohnPaul2 Use Shizuku [https://shizuku.rikka.app/ or https://github.com/RikkaApps/Shizuku] to enable on-device ADB (via wireless debugging itself after turning it on via the Android developer settings) and then use Canta [https://samolego.github.io/Canta/ or https://github.com/samolego/Canta] to review apps to remove/uninstall. Go slow and make sure you're not deleting random things as you can break core device functionality.
- WiseWing899 would recommend users go into developer options and reduce Window + Transition + Animation scales to .5x (half) for a much snappier feel when navigating or opening apps.
- pokypig101 I've got this tablet and the stuttering/lag was driving me crazy, but once I turned off the "RAM boost" feature the experience has been a night and day difference.
- DealSeekerJuly2022 after removing all the Samsung bloat through ADB it runs smoother restarts faster and battery lasts roughly a week sitting idle much better than stock On another thread
- aintaboutdislife said: ADB Appcontrol is probably the easiest solution for people unfamiliar with adb. It provides you with step by step instructions and a GUI, so you don't have to do everything by command line. https://adbappcontrol.com/en/
- roberthhid said turn off animations by settings-accessibility-reduce animations. Also disable metro zone in the apps menu.
- spike32 said at https://slickdeals.net/f/17668623-existing-metro-by-t-mobile-customers-samsung-galaxy-tab-a9-5g-w-30-days-service-20?p=172366524#
post172366524 search for "how to change your csc", or start at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmVkCZ_XhI0 change it to xaa and do factory default. This will then disable the Metro splash screen and bloat. As googlephone commeneted there, After one year, you need to change the CSC/firmware back to metro/TMO, factory reset, and put a metro sim card inside to get back the metro network unlock app back to unlock the tablet. - JohnPaul2 said Use Shizuku [https://shizuku.rikka.app/[rikka.app]orhttps://github.com/RikkaApps/Shizuku[github.com]]to enable on-device ADB (via wireless debugging itself after turning it on via the Android developer settings) and then use Canta [https://samolego.github.io/Canta/[github.io] orhttps://github.com/samolego/Canta[github.com]]to review apps to remove/uninstall. Go slow and make sure you're not deleting random things as you can break core device functionality.
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Existing Metro By T-Mobile Customers: Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G w/ 30-Days Service
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(w/ New Tablet Line Activation)at Metro by T-Mobile
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I use it 1) as a 5g hotspot 2) as a dedicated Microsoft Teams screen for work and 3) to stream Xbox/PC games so I don't have being front of the TV to play.
About $50 if youre new and go BYOD route = cheapest cell plan $30 + $20 for tablet line
Would recommend users go into developer options and reduce Window + Transition + Animation scales to .5x (half) for a much snappier feel when navigating or opening apps.
It might seem intimidating but I'd also recommend using ADB and getting rid of the bloatware from Metro. YT vids are really easy to follow.
I don't have too many apps on it, to preserve memory, however it's still great for my needs. I primarily stream shows/movies on it, I don't use it for browsing the web because that's where it feels the most slow.
The coolest thing I use it for is mirroring my pixel 9 pro to play games with the USB Camera Pro App ($3). I connect both together via a USBc hub and a few others chords, allowing me to play my ps2/gamecube games on the Samsung screen. (720p and 60fps seems to run the smoothest)
Dex mode is available on this, but limited compared to the higher end models. For example you can't run a secondary monitor from the Tablet . But if you tinker around the settings, and download a few apps (you can uninstall them afterwards) - you are able to use the tablet as a secondary monitor for your PC/Laptop via WiFi. Minor latency, as to be expected with wifi connection. I'm sure there are apps out there for purchase allowing you to use a wired connection instead.
TLDR; a solid choice for those who primarily stream, web browsing can feel 1-2 seconds sluggish. However with a bit of tinkering you can get much more from this tablet. Don't expect to play games on this at all though, I wouldn't.
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Some of us here like me ordered the tablet after doing the 3 day extension when our phone plan got suspended after the first month. But we weren't able to activate the SIM before the extension expired and our accounts got suspended again. I thought then that there's no hope to get the tablet unlocked after 1 year. I'm not sure if you're giving us any reason to hope as you mentioned you never activated the SIM for your A7 tablet, yet your tablet eventually got unlocked later.
In my opinion yours wont unlock as it was never activated.
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I dont think your issue is same as mine. <br />
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In my opinion yours wont unlock as it was never activated.
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My credit card got charged and it should be refunded next couple of days according to the customer service rep I spoke with.
My credit card got charged and it should be refunded next couple of days according to the customer service rep I spoke with.
its locked but you can use it with T-Mobile sim.
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can I get a 5th line?
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