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  • QuestionDoes this have a place to plug in ear buds?

    Asked by Millsy.

    • Answer Hi Millsy, Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate you letting us know about your inquiry if the Galaxy Tab A8 has an audio socket. In line with this, it does have an audio port to plug in any portable headset, earbuds, or headphones. Please see page 5 for your reference: https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202201/20220126064947117/SAM_X200_EN_UM_OS11_010322_FINAL_AC.pdf Should you need more assistance, you may reach us via the following for immediate support: 1. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us 2. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport 3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recepient_ id=18768513 Reference Number: 1144202691 Thank you for choosing Samsung. Have a great day! ^Chrystel

      Answered by Samsung

  • QuestionDoes this Tab have SD Card Slot ? OR is it enough what you get with it 64 GB ? Reason I ask is that I have Lenovo M10 HD Tablet and with all Apps found out not much storage room on it .

    Asked by Susan.

    • Answer Yes it does have SD slot. Extra storage is always good.

      Answered by Toby

  • Questiondoes it have an hdmi port

    Asked by dandelion.

    • Answer Hi Dandelion. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I appreciate your taking the time to raise this inquiry regarding the Samsung - Galaxy Tab A8. The device does not have/support an HDMI connection, but if you are interested in connecting your tablet to your TV, here is some step you can take. How do to connect Galaxy Tab A 8.0 to TV? Swipe down on the. Status bar. Tap. Smart View. Tap the. Smart View switch. Tap the—tablet to Other devices. Select the external display device from the list. If not available, ensure your TV/external display supports screen sharing and that it is turned on. Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513 3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us Reference Number: 1144294250 Have a great day. ^Charles

      Answered by Samsung

  • QuestionDoes this tablet allow vertical usage as well as horizontal (landscape).

    Asked by GuitarRick.

    • Answer Yes. You can either set it for vertical or horizontal display, or you can set it to a freestyle, auto-adjust mode, so that it adjusts, and displays correctly for whichever way you have it oriented.

      Answered by AngelaC

  • QuestionWhen was the tab released

    Asked by Pete.

    • Answer Hi Pete. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I appreciate your taking the time to raise this inquiry regarding the Samsung - Galaxy Tab A8. The device was released in January 2022. ^Charles

      Answered by Samsung

  • QuestionIs the Samsung Galaxy A8 compatible with the Samsung S9+ cell phone?

    Asked by Mercie.

    • Answer yes

      Answered by BJCO

  • QuestionCan I take the Galaxy A8 to my cell phone provider and add it

    Asked by Jimmy.

    • Answer Hi Jimmy! Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate your interest in knowing if you can add your Galaxy Tab A8 to your cell phone provider. We apologize; this tablet model is "Wi-Fi" compatible only; it will not work with any wireless provider. You may visit our website under the "Compare the Models" tab and look for "Network Connectivity" for more information https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/buy/?link=galaxy-tab-a/tab-a8/. Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513 3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us Reference #: 1144275628 Have a great day. Melardo

      Answered by Samsung

  • Questiondoes this tablet come with a pen. to write

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer no

      Answered by BJCO

  • QuestionDoes this tablet have a flash or flashlight?

    Asked by SarahH.

    • Answer No it doesn't but the screen is really bright when turned all the way up.

      Answered by thtguy

  • Questioncan I load google play store on this device?

    Asked by fartface.

    • Answer Yes

      Answered by Grant

  • QuestionWill future Android udates increase the Anroid version i.e. Android 12, etc?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer Mine did within a couple hours went to android 12

      Answered by Debrastclair

  • QuestionDoes this tablet have a USB port for a thumb drive?

    Asked by Bama.

    • Answer No, but you can buy an adapter for the USB C port and hook a thumb drive and several other items to it.

      Answered by Maxx

  • QuestionDoes the camera have a flash?

    Asked by IAmTheJudgeOfNoOne.

    • Answer No flash

      Answered by Anonymous

  • QuestionDoes this device come with any ports?

    Asked by Carol.

    • Answer No only the USB C port on the bottom is available.

      Answered by thtguy

  • QuestionCan I stream services like peacock and hulu

    Asked by Peacock.

    • Answer Yes

      Answered by EONi

  • Questionis this google play compatible

    Asked by david.

    • Answer Yes.

      Answered by Jordan

  • Questioncan this download apps without using google play store? i have kindle fire and google play is no longer on it.

    Asked by dunk2.

    • Answer You might try saving your kindle files in Adobe Reader and then you could download the files to your new tabled.

      Answered by Anonymous

  • QuestionHow long does it take, more or less, to charge the Galaxy Tab A8 tablet from less than a 5% charge?

    Asked by CharlieO.

    • Answer I would think it mostly depends on where you're using a fast charge cable but mine fully charged in less than an hour for a very low charge

      Answered by cloudyday

  • QuestionHow long is the warranty on the Galaxy Tab 8?

    Asked by CharlieO.

    • Answer It should be included in the device info on Best Buy's website

      Answered by cloudyday

  • QuestionCan you do split screen with the A8 so you can run two aps at the same time? Limitations?

    Asked by JOCFarms.

    • Answer Yes you absolutely can. Even choose to have one screen bigger and the other smaller.

      Answered by EBut25