Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016),reliable for phantom?
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MOSES B.
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Hello ,
i am going to receive a Phantom 3 pro in 2-3 days .
I want to buy a dedicated tablet for flying the drone , i will instal only 3-4 light apps in this and the budget is about 200 euros .
I decide to buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) T580N 10.1 wi-fi  http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a_10_1_(2016)-8090.php
Does someone have problems with this device ?
Thank you .
2017-1-26
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Rob Fontenot
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I tried using the 8 inch version of the Tab A, but had problems trying to get it initiate and maintain a solid connection to the RC.  It became too frustrating so I replaced it with a Nvidia Shield ($199 on Amazon).  I've had absolutely no problems since.
2017-1-26
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KM5RG-Robert
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I have the Tab A 8 inch and it works OK as long as I connect in a certain order. I would recommend the Nvidia as it does seem to perform better. (I wanted it but it was not available when I bought the TabA).
2017-1-26
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elmt136-sp
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i have problem with the table galay tab a. the imagen is frozzen and missing the sinal.
2017-2-2
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Maxxpsoft
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My experience with brand new Galaxy Tab A 7" was home point way off. I went and got my money back and bought a Ipad mini 2
I don't know why DJI won't fix their stuff for the Galaxy Tabs. They are much better price and good Tablets that have GPS by default which apple don't do
2017-2-2
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Maxxpsoft
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This is a list of known phone/tabs that are compatible
https://www.phantomhelp.com/Tips/18/best-tabletsphones-for-dji-go
2017-2-2
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djordan2
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I use the Samsung  Tab A 8 inch with my P3Pro.  I have had no issues in the 8 months that I have been using it.  I do have to make sure to turn on the Tab after the P3P is on and connected to the RC unit.  If I land to change batteries, I have to turn the Tab off and then back on to reconnect.  Only takes a minute, and will then connect every time.
2017-2-2
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mollyg
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djordan2 Posted at 2017-2-2 19:36
I use the Samsung  Tab A 8 inch with my P3Pro.  I have had no issues in the 8 months that I have been using it.  I do have to make sure to turn on the Tab after the P3P is on and connected to the RC unit.  If I land to change batteries, I have to turn the Tab off and then back on to reconnect.  Only takes a minute, and will then connect every time.

I use Tab A like other people found has to be turned on in order or you have a black screen besides that works great.
2017-2-4
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Dalork
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djordan2 Posted at 2017-2-2 19:36
I use the Samsung  Tab A 8 inch with my P3Pro.  I have had no issues in the 8 months that I have been using it.  I do have to make sure to turn on the Tab after the P3P is on and connected to the RC unit.  If I land to change batteries, I have to turn the Tab off and then back on to reconnect.  Only takes a minute, and will then connect every time.

Exactly the same here, have to make sure remote control is turned on before turning tablet on and then it works every time. Other start-up procedures can be a bit hit or miss
2017-10-26
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Genghis9
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I use a Tab A 8"
I have had no issues with it at all, and I do not and have not have to turn it on in any particular order.  I usually turn it on first then the RC then the AC all without problems.  I'm flying a P4P all up to date with GO 4 current app
2017-10-26
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