Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019)

Tablets & Phones
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Let’s discuss using the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 with DJI GO. Share tips, the best device settings, accessories used with this device, and troubleshoot problems.

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Here are some tips/settings that’ll help DJI GO perform better on your Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8:

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The TabA 8 is listed as supporting the DJI Go 4 and DJI Fly app. The DJI Go 4 app installs just fine on the TabA from the Google Play Store and I use it to fly my Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic Air and Spark. However the DJI Fly app does not install from the Google Play Store, in fact it is not even available when I search for it from my TabA. However, I did download the installation file and sideloaded it to my TabA and it installed successfully and recognizes my Mavic Air 2 and Mavic Mini. My question however is it safe to use this way? Are there any side affects from installing it this way? Is there anything I should be aware of? Thanks!

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Same question- i am looking for a small tablet to fly my MA2 but from the looks of it DJI got the hots for Apple…

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Are You sure that It works using apk file? Le me know. Did You Use whit mavic mini?

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Any news on this? Is DJI Fly 100% working via the side load?

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Can anyone else confirm without a doubt that a Galaxy Tab A 8 will actually run DJI Fly?

I really want that mid-sized device, but without breaking bank on something like mini 4 or 5.
I guess I also need to clarify the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-P200 versus cheaper SM-T290. I am hoping someone has the SM-T290 working with DJI Fly app.

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I can confirm it works fine. Using it with my Mavic Air 2

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Could you clarify if your tablet is the SM-T290? Thanks for sharing your confirmation.

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That is key…deebatch is yours a SM-T290?

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Yes

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I can also confirm that the Go Fly app does work on the TabA 8 after side loading it. I use it with my Mavic Mini. I did try it also with my Mavic Air 2 and it also works. I have 3 TabA 8’s of which only 2 will even allow you to sideload the Go Flay app. The 3rd one I have is the SM-T380 and it won’t sideload the Go Fly app.

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Deebatch - I just got a new smt290 . The sideload installed & everything works except I get no video display. It takes pics & records video fine & I’m able to access & view both, just no live video (FLY reports it’s getting good strong signal from Air 2 to the controller). Its running Android 9 & its the newest FLY.
What android version are using on ur 290 & what release FLY?

Lastly, have you or anyone heard of this problem?

Thx

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I’m running both the latest Android version and GoFly version. I am not experiencing the issue you are. I do note that the screen video does not always appear immediately but it always does and works fine.

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Thx Tedhan. I’m going to try resetting the camera & a different cable. If that doesn’t work then I’ll upgrade android & reinstall Fly.

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I currently have a samsung note 10+ and looking for a bigger screen. Hows the A8 run the dji fly app also the 10 inch versions

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Update - updated my A8 to android 10 & now it works. Took a minute b4 it popped up but it did.

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I’m running a new A8 (2019), (needs 64 bit os) & after updating to android 10, works fine. Camera view a bit jumpy but fine for FPV.

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I picked up a Samsung SM-T290NZKAXAR specifically for my Mavic Air 2. It seems to work much better when selecting targets to track. I had been using a Samsung S10e. The Go Air app loaded when I synched files with my cell phone. My biggest problem is reading the screen in sunlight. Out here in the desert, it’s hard to find a shady spot.

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