[askids]

I recently bought a new tab 2. After switching on the tab for the 1st time, the display was fine. I went to market and updated couple of google software and then installed facebook. After that the tab screen display got corrupted. It looked similar to 256 color display that we get on desktop when drivers are not installed. I did try doing a hard reset, but the display still remains like that. Any idea of how to fix this problem? Also this is a one off issue or should I just get the piece replaced? Please let me know.

Thanks
askids

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[Bart Laroc]

askids, on 27 May 2012 - 03:00 PM, said:

I recently bought a new tab 2. After switching on the tab for the 1st time, the display was fine. I went to market and updated couple of google software and then installed facebook. After that the tab screen display got corrupted. It looked similar to 256 color display that we get on desktop when drivers are not installed. I did try doing a hard reset, but the display still remains like that. Any idea of how to fix this problem? Also this is a one off issue or should I just get the piece replaced? Please let me know.

Thanks
askids

when you did the Factory Reset, did you Un-Check the box "Automatic Restore"?, if not any problem being caused by your previous downloads or settings, would be restored also

Factory data reset
Use Factory data reset to return your device to its factory defaults. This setting erases all data from your device, including
your Google or other email account settings, system and application data and settings, and downloaded applications. After
a reset, you’ll be prompted to set up your device the next time you turn it on.

1. From the Home screen, Settings, Privacy.
(check the box "Back up my data", Un-check the box "Automatic Restore", this can be checked again after the reset,
but may restore the settings/data that was causing problems)
2. Touch Factory data reset, then follow the prompts to perform the reset.

The Facebook App causes many problems, use your browser instead to go into FB and save it to your browsers toolbar or shortcuts on your homescreen.

[vollertron]

I just bought my tab. All my apps are updated. The facebook app is terrible. How do i get it to use the most current interface because my phone has a more updated version than this tablet.

Also it wont stream movies from sites like projectfreetv. My kindle fire did this... the video box is just black. Ive checked to see if decoding and java script is enabled and its all the way it should be. Very frustrating that the kindle fire had none of these problems with such limited power.

[Moderator Blast]

Hi vollerton

Haven't seen you in the New Members section yet so here's some tips to get you started


Don’t forget to register your tab and download the User Manual
Samsung Support, Register your Product, Create a Samsung Account
(settings, about device, status, scroll down for Serial Number)

And why not Edit your profile signature to include your Tab model…….
Tap on your "UserName" (top of screen) - "My Profile" - "Edit my profile" - "Change Signature"
ADD :- your Galaxy Tab Model Number

Check out our Forum Help section.

The best way to get the most up to date official OS and software for your model, is to connect to your pc, launch Samsung Kies and see if you are offered an upgrade.

The Facebook App is as you say, terrible and it will stay running even when you close it, taking up Ram. Use your browser instead to go into FB and save it to your browsers toolbar or shortcuts on your homescreen.
As for your movies issue, I'm afraid I cannot help you. Hopefully a fellow Tab 2 member will help you out on that one.

Movies do stream to tabs. Google Play store is one place to get them.

[slaxx]

Hi!

I just wanted to know if there's a way to be able to play facebook games in my tab?

I'm using a P3110 and am pretty new to it. I read that flash is enabled on my system, but not with the adobe flash player. Besides that, not really seeing any flash player settings to tinker with.

I have registered my tab already just fyi.

Any help/suggestion is appreciated

[slaxx]

just bumping. sorry. my question has no answer yet :/

[BrianG]

slaxx, on 18 July 2012 - 09:30 AM, said:

Hi!

I just wanted to know if there's a way to be able to play facebook games in my tab?

I'm using a P3110 and am pretty new to it. I read that flash is enabled on my system, but not with the adobe flash player. Besides that, not really seeing any flash player settings to tinker with.

I have registered my tab already just fyi.

Any help/suggestion is appreciated

Open the browser and tap the menu (upper right corner IIRC). From the drop-down menu, select "Desktop View". Now go to Facebook and it will load the full version where you can get to your games. Just be aware that most games will likely run very slow depending on how resource-intensive the specific game is.

I don't have my tab in front of me so those directions may not be exact, but should point you in the right direction.

[slaxx]

BrianG, on 25 July 2012 - 10:19 PM, said:

Open the browser and tap the menu (upper right corner IIRC). From the drop-down menu, select "Desktop View". Now go to Facebook and it will load the full version where you can get to your games. Just be aware that most games will likely run very slow depending on how resource-intensive the specific game is.

I don't have my tab in front of me so those directions may not be exact, but should point you in the right direction.

hi! thanks for the reply

i did try to use desktop view, but...
well, i was specifically gonna play ghosts of mistwood (lol). i don't know if that will be any help.
so anyway, yeah i did try the desktop view option. what happens is that the game starts on the usual "send gifts" page. i just click the "play" tab to get the game loading, but it just says something like, the game should start soon and that if it doesn't start, i should have adobe flash installed. i haven't tried other games tho, but i think it might just do the same.

[BrianG]

I noticed that in some pages/sites that you also have to refresh the page after you click the desktop view checkbox. Some sites automatically work immediately after desktop view is clicked. Not very consistent. I guess it's the way the specific site reads the browser's user agent string. So I guess YMMV...

I did a little reading around different forums and it does seem like the desktop view is a little buggy in the built-in browser. Seems a little buggy in Chrome too. Some people suggest trying the Dolphin browser for better results. Maybe give that a try.

FYI: Chrome was auto-installed on my tab after the LG5 firmware update. But, this version of Chrome does not include the Flash plugin.

[slaxx]

BrianG, on 31 July 2012 - 02:59 PM, said:

I noticed that in some pages/sites that you also have to refresh the page after you click the desktop view checkbox. Some sites automatically work immediately after desktop view is clicked. Not very consistent. I guess it's the way the specific site reads the browser's user agent string. So I guess YMMV...

I did a little reading around different forums and it does seem like the desktop view is a little buggy in the built-in browser. Seems a little buggy in Chrome too. Some people suggest trying the Dolphin browser for better results. Maybe give that a try.

FYI: Chrome was auto-installed on my tab after the LG5 firmware update. But, this version of Chrome does not include the Flash plugin.

oh! i see. i think i'll try the dolphin browser then. is the chrome browser different from the default browser? mine looks like chrome as well, tabs and all that, but is just labeled "Internet" XD

i'll post a reply later for the results thanks!

[BrianG]

No, chrome is different. Not sure what browser labeled "internet" uses. It's probably a web-kit similar to Chrome, but that's just speculation.

[Moderator Blast]

Just following your thread guys. FYI.......

Dolphin HD browser..... well used and liked by our members and suited to android tabs

[slaxx]

Back! And... bad news. Still didn't load the game even on dolphin browser hd lol, tho i did like the browser itself

Also, i was wrong with the loading message. It says "This text should be replaced by the world in a moment. If it isn't, you may need to enable javascript." So it was javascript, not adobe flash. Sorry for that xD but, yes, javascript AND flash is enabled on both of my browsers.

[EmJayKay]

Hi Folks, I recently got a galaxy tab 2 off Santa. I find it absoultely brilliant except for one tjing...my facebook. It wont aloow me to post any updates (which to some people is a blessing) but I find it quite annoying. I am able to comment and like pages and that is it. I havent tried uploading photos but that will be my next task. Also I am unable to log into apps via my facebook using the galaxy tab. Has anyone had any of these problems? Any ideas on a solution? I also emailed facebook but have heard nothing back. Any help would be great.
Thamks
EmJayKay, Samsun Galaxy Tab 2 .0 GT-P3110

[EmJayKay]

Hi Folks, I recently got a galaxy tab 2 off Santa. I find it absoultely brilliant except for one tjing...my facebook. It wont aloow me to post any updates (which to some people is a blessing) but I find it quite annoying. I am able to comment and like pages and that is it. I havent tried uploading photos but that will be my next task. Also I am unable to log into apps via my facebook using the galaxy tab. Has anyone had any of these problems? Any ideas on a solution? I also emailed facebook but have heard nothing back. Any help would be great.
Thamks
EmJayKay, Samsun Galaxy Tab 2 .0 GT-P3110

[Moderator Blast]

The app is not very good, go into Facebook via your browser.

[EmJayKay]

Thanks a million for your help, now using facebook via dolphin. Works like a dream!

[Joblack]

Moderator Blast, on 31 July 2012 - 06:32 PM, said:

Just following your thread guys. FYI.......

Dolphin HD browser..... well used and liked by our members and suited to android tabs

I WILL TRY FACEBOOK VIA DOLPHIN AND SEE IF THAT WORKS. THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH FACEBOOK VIA DESKTOP IS THAT THE BUTTON: "MORE STORIES" IS NOT WORKING.... ONCE I CLICK, IT PUTS A LINE UNDERNEATH AND NOTHING HAPPENS... SO I CAN ALWAYS ONLY SEE THE FIRST 10 POSTS OF SO, NEVER ANYTHING FURTHER BACK.... CAN SOMEONE HELP PLS... NOTHING HAPPENS NO MATTER HOW MANY TIME I CLICK ON "MORE STORIES"

[wizz]

Please do not capitalise your posts.....

This is commonly accepted as "shouting", and is frowned on in Forum circles.....

[mrbreycol]

I have a tab 2.0 7 inch wifi only and wanted to know if its normal that I don't get any notifications from facebook and the traditional red icon on the FB app. Also does my tablet have push notifications? Thank you.