I am looking for a new tablet and really like my old trusty Samsung Note 10.1.
Using that everyday as a replacement for paper and pencil in meetings.

Now it is ready to be replaced and the Samsung Tab S3 looks like the perfect replacement.
I would also like to be able to use it for DJI Go4.
BUT.
I am reading a lot of Android issues here.
Not on every device, so therefore my question:
Is anybody here using the Samsung Tab S3 and how does that work with DJI Go4?

Thanks in advance

I have it since last winter and it workes(d) great. It could also handle screen recording whith live view being smooth when flying.
That is the real benchmark test for tablets used with the Go4 app I think.

It JUST fits in the holder. I found a sun shade for it.
Since the S3 doesn't have a centered charging port I had to cut a new hole for it:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VWC5MBM/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_2_w

Since the 4.2.16 Go4 update something has changed. It has hick-ups now with screen recording.
Sometimes I have issues to connect and only restarting the tablet will help.

I did some final testing yesterday and then decided  to do the 8.0 update.
I'll tell you in the next few days how it turned out.

https://forum.dji.com/thread-153659-1-1.html

Eric13 Posted at 2018-7-3 02:16
I have it since last winter and it workes(d) great. It could also handle screen recording whith live view being smooth when flying.
That is the real benchmark test for tablets used with the Go4 app I think.

Thanks a lot.
That does give some confidence to at least try it.

Hi. Thank you for the inquiry. I recommend using the recommended mobile device for your DJI Mavic Pro for compatibility and reliability purposes. I will be posting the list of the recommended mobile device for the DJI Mavic Pro for reference.

Yes, always begin a new device discovery, through the DJI recommended list of approved devices already tested, to perform.



RedHotPoker

RedHotPoker Posted at 2018-7-3 08:42
Yes, always begin a new device discovery, through the DJI recommended list of approved devices already tested, to perform.

In this case I really want the Samsung Tab S3.
But as an added bonus it would be great to use it for DJI.
IF Apple had a similar product that was priced in the same way, I would choose that.
But the iPad Pro (that has full support for stylus) is way out of my league.

Montfrooij Posted at 2018-7-3 11:32
In this case I really want the Samsung Tab S3.
But as an added bonus it would be great to use it for DJI.
IF Apple had a similar product that was priced in the same way, I would choose that.

Yes, the top of the line Apple products are cost prohibitive for many.
If that Android device works well for you, then you should be a happy rc pilot.

So many times folks try to cheap out on the device and possibly have very poor experiences.

I feel fortunate, that I could afford the iPad Air 2 Cellular, when the time came for me to step up...
The whole DJI piloting experience for me, has been nothing but top notch.. never a hitch, or hiccup.



RedHotPoker

RedHotPoker Posted at 2018-7-3 11:43
Yes, the top of the line Apple products are cost prohibitive for many.
If that Android device works well for you, then you should be a happy rc pilot.

Yes, the Air 2 would be ok pricewise, but I use my stylus on a daily basis. (almost).
So that is a 'must have' for my new tablet.
And the Pro is simply too much....

Montfrooij Posted at 2018-7-3 12:07
Yes, the Air 2 would be ok pricewise, but I use my stylus on a daily basis. (almost).
So that is a 'must have' for my new tablet.
And the Pro is simply too much....

Yes, that stylus requirement and price preference certainly does put some limits of your choices.

Unless you bought from a source where there are “like new” items such as Amazon.
We also have the Kijiji website over here.


RedHotPoker

RedHotPoker Posted at 2018-7-3 12:26
Yes, that stylus requirement and price preference certainly does put some limits of your choices.

Unless you bought from a source where there are “like new” items such as Amazon.

I know, but once you get used to it, it is very convenient and completely replaced paper and pencil for my everyday use.
(I write a lot of notes during the day, and now don't have to drag all of them around )

Montfrooij Posted at 2018-7-3 12:33
I know, but once you get used to it, it is very convenient and completely replaced paper and pencil for my everyday use.
(I write a lot of notes during the day, and now don't have to drag all of them around  )

Keep paper copies as well. ;-)



RedHotPoker

Montfrooij Posted at 2018-7-3 03:24
Thanks a lot.
That does give some confidence to at least try it.

So I did test it today with Android 8: Fu*ck Me!
It became unusable. The worst screen lags I ever experienced on a device. (And this without screen recording running).
I even restarted the device while being airborne. Nothing helped. I had to bring the drone back visually.

I'll have to revert back. Can I go back to Android 6? The S3 came with 7.0
By reading a lot about it, it seems that 6 is the best Android version for Go4.

Eric13 Posted at 2018-7-4 13:54
So I did test it today with Android 8: Fu*ck Me!
It became unusable. The worst screen lags I ever experienced on a device. (And this without screen recording running).
I even restarted the device while being airborne. Nothing helped. I had to bring the drone back visually.

Darn.
Not nice to hear.
Hope DJI will fix that!

Montfrooij Posted at 2018-7-4 22:24
Darn.
Not nice to hear.
Hope DJI will fix that!

I would think it's more an Android issue. I mean - it did run under 7.0.
Not perfect anymore after Go4 4.2.16 but still...

Today I did a factory reset but still same problem.
And have no idea how to go back to 7.0. This rooting/hacking stuff I don't know.

Eric13 Posted at 2018-7-5 11:02
I would think it's more an Android issue. I mean - it did run under 7.0.
Not perfect anymore after Go4 4.2.16 but still...

It should be possible, but I would have to do a google for that.
No experience from my side.

Montfrooij Posted at 2018-7-5 11:38
It should be possible, but I would have to do a google for that.
No experience from my side.

Don't worry. I've asked it in an Android forum.
It might require root. Not sure. Rooting is too complicated for me though.

Don't even understand all these terms in the description.
They keep talking about using ODIN. No fu*cking idea what that is ;-)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s3/development/recovery-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-t3581359

Eric13 Posted at 2018-7-5 11:45
Don't worry. I'll asked it in an Android forum.
It might require root. Not sure. Rooting is too complicated for me though.

Yes, I will manage, but only after a lot of googling.

Heres Odin

http://www.teamandroid.com/2016/10/09/download-odin/

You will also need the samsung drivers

http://www.teamandroid.com/download-android-usb-drivers/

and then the Tab S3 original rom

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-tab-s3/SM-T820/

oh and TWRP thats 1st lol but get everything in to one place  and read the instructions for twrp in the post below

https://forum.xda-developers.com ... ung-galaxy-t3581359

Bashy Posted at 2018-7-5 21:16
oh and TWRP thats 1st lol but get everything in to one place  and read the instructions for twrp in the post below

https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s3/development/recovery-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-t3581359

Thanks!     

Sounds like a good reason to just get an iPad and be done with it. Bloody Android is a mess.

Apple aint perfect though, going from the devil you know an all that.......

Geebax Posted at 2018-7-5 22:08
Sounds like a good reason to just get an iPad and be done with it. Bloody Android is a mess.

If only they had an affordable alternative (with stylus like the S3) it would be a no brainer indeed.
But the iPad Pro is about twice the price of the S3.

Bashy Posted at 2018-7-5 22:14
Apple aint perfect though, going from the devil you know an all that.......

I must say I like the way Go4 works on iOS.
So my first choice would be an Apple device.
But, since funds are limited and I need a replacement for my Note 10.1 (I use that on a daily basis as a notepad) the S3 is a logical choice.

Montfrooij Posted at 2018-7-5 22:58
If only they had an affordable alternative (with stylus like the S3) it would be a no brainer indeed.
But the iPad Pro is about twice the price of the S3.

Yes, they are expensive, but I bought mine from a pawn shop and saved a lot.

Geebax Posted at 2018-7-6 00:29
Yes, they are expensive, but I bought mine from a pawn shop and saved a lot.

So which iPad would you think is best currently for our purposes?
Please suggest only one that fits in the regular holder.

I have a Mini 4 but the Go4 app brings it to its limits.
And I do likle to do screen recording and the Mini 4 can't handle this while flying/live view.

Geebax Posted at 2018-7-6 00:29
Yes, they are expensive, but I bought mine from a pawn shop and saved a lot.

We don't have too many of those here in NL.
....

Eric13 Posted at 2018-7-6 01:39
So which iPad would you think is best currently for our purposes?
Please suggest only one that fits in the regular holder.

I thought the mini 4 was on the recommended list, was just letting the jungle drums sound in my network that i would like one if someone know of one laying around.
Is it not up to the task even being on the list or are the several models that not are all useful?

KedDK Posted at 2018-7-6 03:16
I thought the mini 4 was on the recommended list, was just letting the jungle drums sound in my network that i would like one if someone know of one laying around.
Is it not up to the task even being on the list or are the several models that not are all useful?

My Mini4 was great till some Go4 update last fall. Since then it has hick ups.
Especially when doing turns while flying sideways it starts stuttering.
I can still use it (and do so now since my S3 tablet is down) but I wouldn't buy it anymore.

Eric13 Posted at 2018-7-6 06:32
My Mini4 was great till some Go4 update last fall. Since then it has hick ups.

Especially when doing turns while flying sideways it starts stuttering.

Thank you, that is not the way then i can hear.
Guess i should investigate if it is possible to get android to a level that will work on a Galaxy tab and/or Galaxy tab 2. currently they have 2.3.3 (gingerbread) and 4.1.2, both refuse to install the app.
Not needed for flying but more for some test and flight record management due to the bigger 7'' screen than the 5.5'' on the +.

Eric13 Posted at 2018-7-6 01:39
So which iPad would you think is best currently for our purposes?
Please suggest only one that fits in the regular holder.

'Please suggest only one that fits in the regular holder. '

Well, that limits the choice to none. But I would be looking at the iPad Pro.

Montfrooij Posted at 2018-7-6 02:39
We don't have too many of those here in NL.
....

That's a pity.

Geebax Posted at 2018-7-6 15:13
That's a pity.

There are second hand shops, but those are more for older products.