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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023
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Update #3 12/07/23
My FE just got Android 14 with U.I. 6.0 Quick download and install no problems.
Update #2 10/30/23
I noticed one reviewer said they can't stream to their projector with this tablet as it runs slow. One thing I noticed about this tablet, and it is probably more the software is that out of box it appears apps are default set to run in the "strict power saving" mode. i accidently noticed this when I had trouble audio streaming via an app. So, I changed the power saving mode to "optimizzed' and everything worked fine.
Update #1 - 10/19/23.
I charged the device from 19% to 85% (Samsung's recommended limit) using the Samsung 45-watt charger. It took 50 minutes. The same charge on my Tab A8 takes about 3.25 hours.
It came a day early. The packaging was excellent.
I also have a Tab A7 and Tab A8. I purchased the Tab S9 FE 10.9" to replace the Tab A7 which stopped Android updates with Android 12.
I also purchased Samsung's 45-watt charger. The battery was at 51%. I charged it to 91%, I didn't watch the clock so I don't know exactly how long it took but it was quick. I then used Samsung Flow used be Samsung Switch to copy my apps and data from the Tab A8. The Tab S9 came with a cable to I was able to use the wired method for the copying. it went pretty quick.
All the apps except two copied. One for some reason is not compatible with the S9. The other I was able to install from Google Play. After that I spent a Few hours organizing my home screen with Microsoft Launcher and signing in and testing my music apps. The audio is okay but when I connected the tablet to one of Sound Core Bluetooth-Speakers I had to turn the volume down to under 25%.
The S9 FE is definitely faster than the Tab A8. At one time I had about a half dozen apps open without a problem. The extra .4" in the display over the A8 is nice. The tablet is definitely bright enough, I am keeping the brightness settings at about 10%.
I haven't tried any games since I don't play them. I did check the download and upload speed and it was basically the same as the Tab A8 which is fine for me.
As far as the OS goes. It came with Android 13 and Samsung U.I 5.1.1. However, the Android security update was Aug 1st. I imagine it will update soon enough. Google Play was June 2023. It took three restarts to bring it up to September which is a Google issue.
That is it for now. I will post an update or two to this once I get more battery and other information.
Another excellent product from Samsung.
Update #3 12/07/23
My FE just got Android 14 with U.I. 6.0 Quick download and install no problems.
Update #2 10/30/23
I noticed one reviewer said they can't stream to their projector with this tablet as it runs slow. One thing I noticed about this tablet, and it is probably more the software is that out of box it appears apps are default set to run in the "strict power saving" mode. i accidently noticed this when I had trouble audio streaming via an app. So, I changed the power saving mode to "optimizzed' and everything worked fine.
Update #1 - 10/19/23.
I charged the device from 19% to 85% (Samsung's recommended limit) using the Samsung 45-watt charger. It took 50 minutes. The same charge on my Tab A8 takes about 3.25 hours.
It came a day early. The packaging was excellent.
I also have a Tab A7 and Tab A8. I purchased the Tab S9 FE 10.9" to replace the Tab A7 which stopped Android updates with Android 12.
I also purchased Samsung's 45-watt charger. The battery was at 51%. I charged it to 91%, I didn't watch the clock so I don't know exactly how long it took but it was quick. I then used Samsung Flow used be Samsung Switch to copy my apps and data from the Tab A8. The Tab S9 came with a cable to I was able to use the wired method for the copying. it went pretty quick.
All the apps except two copied. One for some reason is not compatible with the S9. The other I was able to install from Google Play. After that I spent a Few hours organizing my home screen with Microsoft Launcher and signing in and testing my music apps. The audio is okay but when I connected the tablet to one of Sound Core Bluetooth-Speakers I had to turn the volume down to under 25%.
The S9 FE is definitely faster than the Tab A8. At one time I had about a half dozen apps open without a problem. The extra .4" in the display over the A8 is nice. The tablet is definitely bright enough, I am keeping the brightness settings at about 10%.
I haven't tried any games since I don't play them. I did check the download and upload speed and it was basically the same as the Tab A8 which is fine for me.
As far as the OS goes. It came with Android 13 and Samsung U.I 5.1.1. However, the Android security update was Aug 1st. I imagine it will update soon enough. Google Play was June 2023. It took three restarts to bring it up to September which is a Google issue.
That is it for now. I will post an update or two to this once I get more battery and other information.
Another excellent product from Samsung.
