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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra can be used as a tether to connect another device to the internet. To find out how to do so with this tablet series, you can take a look at this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

What types of tethering do the Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra support?

The Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will support the following tethering types:

The Bluetooth Tethering type will connect the other device to your tablet via Bluetooth in order to gain internet access.

With the USB Tethering type, the other device will connect to your tablet via the USB connection in order to gain internet access. The S8, S8 Plus and S8 Ultra all come with an USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable.

If the other device only has a USB Type-A port, then you will need to get a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable. If you are looking for a specific recommendation, then we suggest checking out the Anker USB Type A to USB Type C Cable, which you can find on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned)

If you use Ethernet Tethering type, then the other device will connect to your tablet via the Ethernet cable. For this connection to work, you will need a USB Type-C to Ethernet Adapter. If you are looking for one, then we recommend picking up the Anker USB Type-C to Ethernet Adapter, which is available on Amazon via this link. (#CommissionsEarned)

How to use Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra for internet tethering

In order to use your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra as an internet tether, you need to take the following steps:

1. To begin, make sure that you connect the other device to your S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra tablet.

If you are using Bluetooth Tethering, then you need to connect the other device to your tablet over the Bluetooth connection. If you are experiencing issues trying to do so, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide.

If you are using USB Tethering, then you need to connect the other device to your Samsung tablet via a compatible USB cable.

If you are using Ethernet Tethering type, then you need to plug the USB Type-C end of the USB Type-C to Ethernet Adapter to your Samsung tablet. Next, you need to use the Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port of the adapter to the Ethernet port of the other device.

2. Once the tablet and the other device has been connected, you then need to open the Settings App on your Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

3. Inside of Settings, you need to go to Connections.

4. After getting to the Connections menu, you then need to head to Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.

5. In the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, you need to select the correct connection type as you can choose between Bluetooth Tethering, USB Tethering or Ethernet Tethering.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features a 11″ TFT LCD screen. The Plus version of the S8 comes with a 12.4″ Super AMOLED screen while the Ultra version includes a bugger 14.6″ Super AMOLED screen. If you aren’t careful with how you use these tablets, then these screens may be susceptible to afterimages.

To see how you can prevent burn-in issues with the Galaxy Tab S8 series, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, we recommend lowering the brightness level of the screen as higher brightness will make the screen of your tablet more vulnerable to getting ghosting images.

To find out how you can change the screen brightness, as well as use the Adaptive Brightness (which will automatically adjust the screen depending on the ambient lighting conditions), you can check out this guide.

2. If you haven’t done so already, we also recommend setting up the Screen Timeout feature.

In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

• Open the Settings App on your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.
• On the front page of the Settings App of the tablet, head over to display.
• You then need to select the Screen Timeout option.
• Set a time limit in terms of when the screen will automatically turn itself off due to inactivity.

3. There are also a few precautions that you can take when it comes to using your Samsung tablet in order to prevent images from being burned into the screen of your tablet.

Keep in mind that screens are more susceptible to static images. Therefore, we recommend that you take frequent breaks if you are watching a video or using an app that has permanent black border, logo and/or other types of static graphics.

You should also take breaks when playing a videogame or using an app that contain static images.

When taking a break, we recommend turning the screen of your Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra off for a few minutes. Alternatively, you can also make you screen display something completely different for a few minutes so that the pixels won’t get burned in.

How to Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra burn-in issues

If you are seeing some afterimages on the screen of your S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra, the we recommend that you immediate stop your screen from displaying the same graphic that caused the issue in the first place.

If the afterimage is temporary, then it should eventually go away on its own as long as the screen is displaying something else.

If the ghost image managed to stay on the screen of your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra after a few days, then the burn-in damage may be permanent. In this case, you most likely need to get new tablet.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 comes with an 8,000 mAh battery while the Plus version of the S8 features a higher capacity 11,200 mAh battery. The S8 Ultra has the biggest capacity out of this group, however, as it is equipped with a 10,090 mAh battery.

If the battery of your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series tablet is draining faster than expected, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech to see what actions you can take.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to make sure that your Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra does not feel too warm when touched.

If you believe that your tablet is overheating, then we recommend turning it off to let it cool down. If you are charging the device, then you need to unplug it from the power source to cool it down. Otherwise, the internal battery will drain faster than normal due to the internal heat buildup.

2. The apps you have opened may also cause the battery to deplete faster than usual. Therefore, we recommend closing any applications that you aren’t currently using.

3. You may also want to disable any apps running in the background as these may also drain the battery of your Samsung device.

To close these applications, you need to do the following:

• Launch the Settings App on your tablet.
• In Settings, go to Battery and Device Care.
• Next, you need to select Battery.
• You then need to select Background Usage Limits.
• Select the apps that you don’t use often and then set usage limitations. Alternatively, you can also select Put Unused Apps to Sleep.

4. Using any wireless connection on your S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra will also take up a lot of energy. Therefore, we recommend turning off the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and/or mobile data if you aren’t using these connections.

5. You can also restart your tablet as doing so will close all the apps and lingering processes that may have built up due to continuous use.

To see how you can restart your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tablet, you can take a look at this tutorial.

6. You can also use the Optimize Now feature to help extend the battery life of your device. In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

• To start off, you need to open the Settings App on your S8, S8+ or S8 Ultra.
• From the very first page of the Settings App, head over to Battery and Device Care.
• In the Battery and Device Care menu, select Optimize Now.

This feature will delete any unnecessary files in addition to closing any backgrounds memory apps and unneeded running processes. It will also scan your device for excessive battery usage in addition to potential malware.

7. You can also try using your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra in power saving mode by doing the following:

• Start by opening the Settings App on your tablet.
• In the Settings screen, select Battery and Device Care.
• In the next menu, you need to select Battery.
• In the Battery screen, make sure that the Power Saving setting is enabled.
• For additional battery saving settings, you can select More Battery Settings from the same Battery menu.

8. It is also very important to note that the internal battery of Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will degrade over time, resulting in lower capacity.

To slow down the degradation, we recommend that you don’t recharge and use your tablet at the same time. You should also avoid using the device in extremely cold or extremely hot temperatures.

Last but not least, we recommend keeping the battery level to a range of 20% to 80%. Otherwise, the battery of the S8, S8 Plue or S8 Ultra may become too stressed if the capacity gets too low or too high.

When trying to connect another device to your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, you may experience Bluetooth connection issues.

To see how you can potentially fix these problems with your tablet, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. In order to connect another device to your Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra via Bluetooth, you first need to pair it to your tablet.

To do so, you need to take the following steps:

• Open the Settings App on your S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra.
• In Settings, select Connections.
• You then need to select Bluetooth.
• Make sure that the Bluetooth connection has been enabled.
• On the other device, make sure that you also have the Bluetooth connection turned on.
• With Bluetooth enabled on both, you should see the other device appear on the Bluetooth menu of your S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra. Select it to start the pairing process.

2. If you paired the two devices together correctly but are still experiencing Bluetooth issues, then we recommend moving the two devices closer together as the wireless connection has a limited maximum range.

3. You should also avoid placing any solid objects in between the two as it may block the wireless communication.

4. Having other wireless device nearby may also interfere with the Bluetooth connection between your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and the other device. Therefore, you may want to turn off any other wireless devices or move to a more suitable location.

5. The Bluetooth connection may not work at all if your tablet and/or the other device are overheating. If this is the case, then we recommend trying again after one or both of the devices cool down.

6. You can also try restarting your Samsung Galaxy Tab as well as the other device. Doing so will help clear out any potential software conflicts, reset the Bluetooth connection and free up more hardware resources.

7. You can also try deleting the Bluetooth pairing of the two devices and pair them again. To delete a pairing, you need to do the following:

• Launch the Settings App on your S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra.
• Go to Connections.
• Go to Bluetooth.
• Tap the gear icon next to the other device.
• Select Unpair.

After you unpaired the other device, pair it again to your tablet to see if the Bluetooth connections problems are now fixed.

If you are still experiencing problems when using this wireless connection, then we recommend contacting Samsung for additional support.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra all feature a Super AMOLED display screen that will automatically adjust its brightness level depending on the surrounding lighting condition.

If you find that the automatic brightness feature is making the screen of your tablet too bright or too dark for your liking, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech to see what you can do.

1. To start off, we recommend checking to see if you have Adaptive Brightness enabled on your Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

• Make sure you open the Settings App on your tablet.
• After getting inside the Settings App, you then need to go to Display.
• In the Display menu, make sure that the Adaptive Brightness setting is turned on.
• With the Adaptive Brightness setting enabled, the tablet will use machine learning to adapt to your preferred brightness level, based on the ambient lighting condition, over time.

2. In order to make the Adaptive Brightness feature more accurate when it comes to your personalized brightness preferences, we recommend manually adjusting the brightness as much as possible, especially when you are using your S8, S8+ or S8 Ultra in many different lighting conditions.

One of the ways you can manually adjust the brightness of your screen, is by using Quick Settings. To do so, you need to do the following:

• Swipe downwards from the top of the screen of your tablet to drag down the Notification Panel.
• On the Notification Panel, swipe downward again to expand the menu and gain access to Quick Settings.
• The brightness slider should appear at the bottom of Quick Settings.

You can also access the brightness slider by opening the Settings App and then going to Display.

3. By manually making adjustments to the screen brightness, the Adaptive Brightness will learn your preferences over time. Eventually, the auto brightness should look perfect and you won’t need to manually adjust anymore.

4. If you are still getting a screen that is too bright or too dark, then make sure you aren’t blocking the light sensors on your Samsung tablet as it may cause the device to inaccurately determine your ambient lighting condition.

5. If you are finding that the Adaptive Brightness feature to be inaccurate after several weeks, then you can disable it from the Display menu of your Settings app.

With this feature disabled, you can simply adjust the brightness level of your screen manually without having to worry about the auto brightness causing problems.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra come with a fingerprint sensor that you can use to unlock the tablet, verify your identity for your Samsung account as well as log into certain apps.

To find out how you can set up this security feature, the you can take a look at this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

How to register your fingerprint with the Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ or S8 Ultra

In order to register your fingerprint with the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ or Galaxy Tab S8, you can take the following steps:

1. Open the Settings App on your tablet.

2. Inside of the Settings App, tap Biometrics and Security.

3. Next, you need to tap Fingerprints.

4. If you haven’t registered a fingerprint on this device before, then you need to follow the onscreen instructions to register your first fingerprint.

5. If you already have a fingerprint registered and want to add another fingerprint, then you need to tap Add Fingerprint.

How to fix Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra fingerprint recognition issues

If your Samsung tablet isn’t recognizing your fingerprint after you registered it, then you can try doing the following:

1. Make sure that the finger and your tablet are both clean and dry.

2. Restart the tablet.

3. If your S8, S8+ or S8 Ultra feels hot when touched, then you can try turning it off to cool down before trying to use the fingerprint sensor again.

4. If you have a new scar or other type skin damage on your finger, then the tablet may not be able to recognize your print.

5. For better recognition, we recommend creating multiple profiles of the same fingerprint.

6. Alternatively, you can also register the print of another finger to the tablet.

If you reachws the maximum number of profiles, then you can tap a profile that you don’t plan on using in the Fingerprints menu and then delete it in order to create room.

How to enable fingerprint verification on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra

In order to enable fingerprint verification on these tablets, you need to take the following steps:

1. Launch the Settings App on your Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

2. From the first page of Settings, select Biometrics and Security.

3. Next, you need to select Fingerprints.

4. Make sure that the Fingerprint Unlock setting is enabled.

5. You can also enable Fingerprint Always On, a setting that will let the tablet scan your fingerprint even when the screen is turned off.

6. Furthermore, you can also enable Tap to Show Icon when Screen Off. With this setting, you can tap the screen of your tablet when the display is turned off to show the fingerprint scanner.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra are the latest tablet models from Samsung. You can take a look at this article to see how you can safely clean and disinfect these devices.

What cleaning solution can you use for the Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra?

When it comes to the cleaning solution, Samsung suggest that you use plain water, hypochlorous acid (with 50 ppm to 80 ppm concentration), ethanol (with least 70% concentration) or isopropyl alcohol (with least 70% concentration).

Do not use compressed air or bleach as these may damage your tablet.

If you are looking for a product recommendation for your Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, then we suggest taking a look at the 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol Electronics Cleaner from MG Chemicals, which you can find on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).

With isopropyl alcohol, you will be able to clean and disinfect your Samsung tablet at the same time. Furthermore, this solution will dry up a lot faster when compared to water, which makes it a lot safer to use with electronics.

What cleaning cloth can you use Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra?

When it comes to the cleaning cloth, you need to use a lint-free, soft microfiber cloth for your S8, S8+ or S8 Ultra. If you use a cloth with a rougher surface, then it may end up scratching the case and/or screen of the tablet.

If you don’t have a soft microfiber cloth, then we recommend picking up the MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, which is available on Amazon via this link. (#CommissionsEarned).

How to clean the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra

In order to properly clean your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, we recommend that you take the following steps:

1. If you haven’t done so already, turn off your S8 series tablet.

2. You should also remove the case, USB cable as well as other accessories that you may have attached to the tablet.

3. Next, apply the cleaning solution to the cleaning cloth.

Do not put the cleaning solution directly on your tablet as the S8 series offers no water protection whatsoever.

You should also make sure that the cloth is not too wet. If you see it dripping, then we recommend squeezing out any excess liquid before you continue on to the next step.

4. Gently wipe your Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra clean.

For the harder to clean spots, you can apply a little bit more pressure with a slightly damper cloth.

5. If the tablet case is also dirty, then we recommend wiping it clean as well.

6. Once you are done with the wiping, we recommend letting your tablet air dry.

To speed up the drying process, you can use a fan to add more air circulation around your S8 series tablet.

We don’t recommend using any heat source, such as a hair blow dryer or space heater, as these may cause overheating and other issues with these electronics.

7. Once your S8, S8+ or S8 Ultra has completely dried, you should be able to safely turn it back on again.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra can be used as mobile hotspots to connect another device to the internet by using the Wi-Fi connection.

To find out how you can set these tablets up as Wi-Fi hotspots, you can take a look at this step-by-step tutorial from Seeking Tech.

How to enable mobile hotspot on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra

In order to enable mobile hotspot on your Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, you need to take the following steps:

1. On your Samsung tablet, open the Settings App.

2. After opening the Settings App, you then need to tap Connections.

3. In the Connections menu, you have to tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.

4. Afterwards, tap Mobile Hotspot.

5. Finally, make sure that the switch next to the Mobile Hotspot setting is turned on.

6. We recommend that you tap Configure, which will let your set up the hotspot network name, password, security level and Wi-Fi band.

There are also additional settings under the Advanced option in the Mobile Hotspot if you need to do additional tinkering with this feature.

7. In the same Mobile Hotspot menu, you may also want to turn on the Auto Hotspot.

With this feature, the other device will automatically connect to the Mobile Hotspot if you are signed into the same Samsung account on both devices.

How to connect a device to the Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ or S8 Ultra mobile hotspot

In order to connect a device to the mobile hotspot you created on your Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra, you need to do the following:

1. On the other device, you need to run on its Wi-Fi connection if you haven’t done so already.

2. In the Wi-Fi menu of the other device, it should be able to scan the mobile hotspot you created on your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

3. Select the mobile hotspot on the Wi-Fi menu of the other device.

If the other device isn’t already signed into the same Samsung account as your tablet, then you need to enter the password you previously set up from the network.

If the other device supports QR scanning, then you can tap the QR Code in the Mobile Hotspot menu of your tablet and then use the camera of the other device to scan the code to quickly connect the two devices.

If you are experiencing problems with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, mobile data, crashing and other issues, then you can try resetting your settings on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

To find out how to do so, you can take a look at this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

How to reset your network settings on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra

If you are experiencing issues with your Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and/or mobile data, then you can reset your network settings by taking the followings steps:

1. Open the Settings App on your Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

2. In the Settings App, tap General Management.

3. Next, you need to tap Reset.

4. You then need to tap Reset Network Settings.

5. Tap Reset Settings.

6. Tap Confirm to reset your network setting.

7. After resetting your network setting, you will need to set up the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and/or mobile data on your tablet if you want to use these connections again.

How to reset your accessibility settings on Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus and S8 Ultra

If you want to completely reset the accessibility settings on your S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra, you need to do the following:

1. Launch the Settings App on your Samsung tablet.

2. Go to General Management.

3. Go to Reset.

4. Go to Reset Accessibility Settings.

5. Select Reset Settings.

6. Select Confirm to reset your accessibility settings.

How to reset all your settings on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra

If you want to reset all of your personalized settings on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, you need to take the following steps:

1. On your tablet, open the Settings App.

2. After opening the Settings App, head over to General Management.

3. You then need to head over to Reset.

4. Next, select Reset All Settings.

5. Select Reset Settings.

6. Finally, select Confirm to rest all of your settings you have on the tablet.

How to factory reset your Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra

If you are still experiencing after resetting all of your settings, then you might want to do a full factory reset of your S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra.

To factory rest your tablet, you need to do the following:

1. Before you begin, make sure you back up your password, photos, videos and other important files that you can’t afford to lose. This is because the factory reset will delete all your personalized data and settings from the internal storage of the tablet.

2. If you enable the Google Device Protection feature, then you will need to login to your Google account as well.

3. Once you are ready, go ahead and open the Settings App on your tablet.

4. You then need to go to General Management.

5. Next, you need to select Reset.

6. You then need to select Factory Data Reset.

7. Select Reset.

8. Follow the remaining on-screen settings to complete the factory resetting process.

9. Once the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has restarted, you need to set everything up again if you planning on using the device.

You can print photos, screenshots and documents directly from your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. To find out how you can set up this convenient feature for your tablet, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

How to install your printer on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ or S8 Ultra

To be able to print straight from your Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ or Galaxy Tab S8, you first need to install the plugin for your specific printer. In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

1. To start off, go ahead and open the Settings App on your S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra.

2. After you have opened the Settings App, you need to select Connections.

3. Inside of the Connections menu, you then need to select More Connection Settings.

4. Afterwards, you need to select Printing.

5. Next, you should select Default Print Service.

6. You then need to go to More Options, which is the icon with the three dots.

7. Select Add Printer.

8. If your printer requires a plugin to be downloaded, then make sure you select the Download Plugin option and then download the appropriate plugin for your printing device.

9. You can then follow the onscreen prompts to connect your tablet to the printer.

How to print out a photo on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ or S8 Ultra

Once you are done setting up printing support for your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ or Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, you should be able to print directly from the tablet.

To print out photos, for example, you can do the following:

1. Open the Gallery App on your S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra.

2. Next, you need to go to Pictures.

3. Tap a picture that you want to print.

4. With the picture you want to print being shown on screen, tap the three dots icon to show more options.

5. Select Print in order to print out the photo.

It is important to note that some applications may not let you directly print. In this case, you can try capturing a screenshot and then printing out the screen from the aforementioned Gallery App to see if it will work. For documents, you can try using another app to see if you are able to print out the contents of the file.