digipimp wrote:of course i have wifi, i just wanted to have 3g to use it for biz out and about

if its like verizon you dont have to have a contract you can just activate it..You can stop paying it when you want to..

You don't need to activate it. Just hit the home button. Takes you to the main menu.

Use SuperOneClick 1.7 (SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse.zip) to root the device and then to get rid of the annoying Sprint Activation notification that says "Activation Not Completed", rename the SprintAdroidExtension.apk in /system/app to SprintAdroidExtension.apk.old and reboot. I also recommend installing AdFree from BigTinCan.

driverx125 wrote:if its like verizon you dont have to have a contract you can just activate it..You can stop paying it when you want to..

yeah already tried 2 different calls to sprint and both reps told me i need to go through a credit check to get a new account and do a 2 year contract just to get a tablet data plan

Sprint charges for use of their network.

Does anyone know how to set up tethering with a Samsung Vibrant on T-mobile?

VeeReihen6 wrote:You sure about that? Just about everywhere I've looked, including Samsung's website, and Sprint's owner's manual, it states 802.11 b/g/n compatability.

Additionally, I think the device that the Engadget article is referring to that might be getting the gingerbread update is the Evo 4G

On the box b and g listed no N. ;_)

Just got my tab in the mail today and I've tried the volume button bypass but with no luck. Any ideas why it's not working? Just to clarify when people say "Activation Screen" they mean when you turn the tab on and it tries to automatically setup 3G activation,right?

apollo741 wrote:Just got my tab in the mail today and I've tried the volume button bypass but with no luck. Any ideas why it's not working? Just to clarify when people say "Activation Screen" they mean when you turn the tab on and it tries to automatically setup 3G activation,right?

correct...that will get you past the setup up of everything...then go do what the second post of this page says todo

rexraver wrote:On the box b and g listed no N. ;_)

Crap! What kind of device doesn't have 802.11n nowadays????

VeeReihen6 wrote:Crap! What kind of device doesn't have 802.11n nowadays????

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SPH-P100ZKASPR-features

it says N

driverx125 wrote:What articles are you seeing..I have not found any?

Samsung has been rolling out Gingerbread to Galaxy Tabs overseas already. There are ROMS floating around the interwebs from official overseas builds.

My biggest disappointment so far is that it doesn't seem to have any onboard memory at all. If you want to store any files, you've got to have an SD card. The wifi only version has onboard memory on it and you can add an SD card to boot.

chinnp wrote:
My biggest disappointment so far is that it doesn't seem to have any onboard memory at all. If you want to store any files, you've got to have an SD card. The wifi only version has onboard memory on it and you can add an SD card to boot.

I get mine today..it's out for delivery..I will do some looking when i get mine

chinnp wrote:Samsung has been rolling out Gingerbread to Galaxy Tabs overseas already. There are ROMS floating around the interwebs from official overseas builds.

My biggest disappointment so far is that it doesn't seem to have any onboard memory at all. If you want to store any files, you've got to have an SD card. The wifi only version has onboard memory on it and you can add an SD card to boot.

I have not received mine yet. From the specs, Samsung Sprint Galaxy Tab should come with 16GB microSD card. It should have 2GB built-in ROM.

RAM: 592MB, ROM: 2GB
16GB microSD Card Included

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SPH-P100ZKASPR-features

Wifi only version does come with 16GB onboard in addition to mSD card slot.

ps: GSM version such as Att and T-Mobile has 16GB onboard and mSD card slot like Wifi version. That feature makes GSM tablets slightly better than CDMA tablets. GSM tablets can have more storage space than CDMA tablets. They can use mSD card in addition to the built-in 16GB internal memory.

chinnp wrote:Samsung has been rolling out Gingerbread to Galaxy Tabs overseas already. There are ROMS floating around the interwebs from official overseas builds.

My biggest disappointment so far is that it doesn't seem to have any onboard memory at all. If you want to store any files, you've got to have an SD card. The wifi only version has onboard memory on it and you can add an SD card to boot.

....it comes with a 16gig SD card.... (or at least is supposed to)

It seems hitting refresh on the FedEx shipping page does not make it come quicker!

computera wrote:It seems hitting refresh on the FedEx shipping page does not make it come quicker!

Yeah Fedex hasn't updated my tracking info since 1:00 am on June 2. Kind of annoying, but all it really comes down to is just me being excited to get my hands on it.

jgillespie5 wrote:....it comes with a 16gig SD card.... (or at least is supposed to)

It does. I'm just disappointed because I'm moving from a wifi only Galaxy Tab. The wifi only version has 16 GB of onboard memory you can do whatever you want with (sync music, pictures, top secret government documents, etc.....). Then it has a micro-sd slot. Toss a 32 GB card in there (as I did) and you've got 48 GB of memory available to you.

Can someone please let me know can I activate this on sprint 3g without a contract (month-to-month). Also does it have 'N'?

chinnp wrote:It does. I'm just disappointed because I'm moving from a wifi only Galaxy Tab. The wifi only version has 16 GB of onboard memory you can do whatever you want with (sync music, pictures, top secret government documents, etc.....). Then it has a micro-sd slot. Toss a 32 GB card in there (as I did) and you've got 48 GB of memory available to you.

doesn't really matter to me, the only thing i NEED to store locally / on sd card is apps. everything else is in the cloud. whoooosh!!!! (or some other techy noise!)


but i definitely see your point. on-board memory is certainly nice for when you're out of coverage areas and have no wifi.


but in the bigger picture of things, you're probably better off with a 3G version than you are with the wifi only, even with minimal onboard memory. wifi only version doesn't have the same chipset as the 3g versions:

http://androidcommunity.com/wifi-only-galaxy-tab-7-hardware-differs-from-3g-model-20110504/

chinnp wrote:It does. I'm just disappointed because I'm moving from a wifi only Galaxy Tab. The wifi only version has 16 GB of onboard memory you can do whatever you want with (sync music, pictures, top secret government documents, etc.....). Then it has a micro-sd slot. Toss a 32 GB card in there (as I did) and you've got 48 GB of memory available to you.

I'm with you. Att and T-Mobile Galaxy Tab tablets has the same 16GB internal memory as Wifi version. That makes GSM Galaxy Tab better than CDMA tab. I really missed $200 refurbished Galaxy Tab Att offered last month.

rongbien00 wrote:I'm with you. Att and T-Mobile Galaxy Tab tablets has the same 16GB internal memory as Wifi version. That makes GSM Galaxy Tab better than CDMA tab. I really missed $200 refurbished Galaxy Tab Att offered last month.

I wasn't aware that the GSM tab and the CDMA Tab had different specs just in terms of internal memory. I thought they were identical except for different versions of the 3G radio of course. I'm of the opinion that ATT is evil so I'm not too bummed about missing that deal since it involved signing up for service with them. I don't know why you would make a device nowadays that DIDN'T have at least 8 GB of onboard memory.

Seems to be some misunderstanding about the device specs. You can pull the specs down here for GSM, Wifi and CDMA versions:

http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?sQuickSearch=yes&sName=samsung+galaxy+tab

The CDMA version has 2Gigs of internal memory BTW...

Got mine today, plugged in and got charging underway then (while still plugged in booted up). Right away I got a screen that let me choose 3G/WiFi or WiFi only. I selected the latter and I didn't get any kind of nag screen about activation at all. Perhaps it will come later?

In the meantime it did try to grab an update from somewhere.

I can tell I have a steep learning curve ahead.

FedEx sucks at updating tracking info. Last update was almost 40 hours ago. #justsayin

Mine is sitting on my porch, while I’m stuck here at work. Maybe I should fake a seizure or something!

brianottis wrote:FedEx sucks at updating tracking info. Last update was almost 40 hours ago. #justsayin

Its Fedex Ground....it doesn't get updated as frequently because its in a truck from Texas to your nearest depot. The next time it updates is when the night before it goes out for delivery.

Just rooted it now waiting for SpaceMoose to release HC

driverx125 wrote:http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SPH-P100ZKASPR-features

it says N

OK, this is far out.
On the box, no mention of N. Just b and g.
When I try and join my N network, It just doesn't see it. Its like the SSID isn't broadcasting, which it is.
My literature says it supports N.

I guess I am gonna just have to do some digging.

cdhuttonsc wrote:Got mine today, plugged in and got charging underway then (while still plugged in booted up). Right away I got a screen that let me choose 3G/WiFi or WiFi only. I selected the latter and I didn't get any kind of nag screen about activation at all. Perhaps it will come later?

In the meantime it did try to grab an update from somewhere.

I can tell I have a steep learning curve ahead.

I never saw any sort of screen like that. I turned mine on and it started trying to activate with Sprint. Of course it can't without me setting up an account with them so I got the nag screen every time I rebooted until I went in and disabled those APKs as suggested. I'll turn them back on when I hear there's a GB update I guess.

So I've been reading that you can flash the tablet to be on Boost Mobile for $11 a month, but there's no specific instructions. Anyone have any idea?

rexraver wrote:OK, this is far out.
On the box, no mention of N. Just b and g.
When I try and join my N network, It just doesn't see it. Its like the SSID isn't broadcasting, which it is.
My literature says it supports N.

I guess I am gonna just have to do some digging.

I have the Sprint Tab that I purchased from Meritline last week (Wife's Tab ordered
From Woot coming today) and I'm using the my N wireless network without issue.

When mine arrived it asked if I wanted to do the 3G/Wifi or Wifi only, I selected Wifi only and got no activation prompt of any kind.

Mine connects to my Wireless N router just fine, but I don't really know if it's connecting via N, or G, or B, or whatever. I just know it works, and for a Tablet I don't really think speeds above G really will make that big of a difference.

The problem with Android (all android, not just the Tab), is they can't see ad-hoc networks. Unless you root it and make a modification or two (btw, rooting it is not that difficult).

And to those disappointed about the storage amounts...do you not research things? It says all over the internets that it has 2GB onboard and comes with a 16GB microSD card.

Sitting here waiting for mine to be delivered. It says it is on the truck headed to my house...

just received mine, awesome!

undesputed wrote:just received mine, awesome!

I'm jealous...still sitting and waiting...

skiphay wrote:I'm jealous...still sitting and waiting...

Me too wish they would hurry up..My luck I'll be the last stop for today

dirkcallahan wrote:Me too wish they would hurry up..My luck I'll be the last stop for today

Mine is "Out for Delivery" today. I'm usually the last stop on the FedEx Grounds route. It will be here sometime after dark tonight.

I've been waiting at my Office on my day off all day. FEDEX said it went out on the truck this morning for delivery at 7:30

I'm reading the latest delivery time will be 5-6pm?

FOR SPRINT GALAXY TABs - DEACTIVATION OF SPRINT ACTIVATION MESSAGE ON BOOT and ACTIVATE DEVICE NOTIFICATIONS.

Ok well the verizon method of bypassing the activation everytime you start the tab doesnt work (vol up once, vol down twice, etc. etc.)

I used the 2nd post in:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866162

to try and deactivate the activation screen, but it bricked my Sprint Tab. I had to use the rom available here which messes up GPS and modem. But anyway foxmeister mentioned why not just go to the app and delete, freeze, it.

1) I used Root explorer and went to:
/system/app/

2) put the folder in R/W mode (look at top for button)

3) now look for -
sprintadroidextension.apk

4) long hold press it, either copy it and paste it in another folder as backup.

5) go back to /system/app/ and long hold press sprintadroidextension.apk
again and Delete it.

6) put the folder back in R/O mode.

Now restart and you should not see anymore activation messages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =]

Thank you to : foxmeister, sirmacbeth, rkmj

RKMJ stated you can try to use Titanium Backup and freeze the app instead of deleting it. I just deleted it and it WORKS =].

I also saved a backup in another folder so in case i need the app i'll have it.
I'll try to upload the apk for anyone who needs it later.

I made a separate topic on this because 1) i tried it and it worked 2) the other thread is confusing and can lead you to brick your sprint tab fast.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879878

Got mine at noon today, west coast time. It works perfectly. The only thing that seems remotely "refurbished" about it is the box, which has light wear and tear. After it charged to 30% it announced it had a software update. Anyone else getting this?