How to disable face recognition security on Galaxy Tab S7 FE

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE offers face recognition security.

If you want to disable this feature, then you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

Why you should disable face recognition security on Galaxy Tab S7 FE

Face recognition can cause issues when trying to unlock your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE for use. One of the problems is that the camera may have a problem recognizing your face due to blurry lens, lighting conditions, heavy makeup, facial hair in addition to accessories such as glasses, masks and hats.

The other issue is that someone, or even some kind of object, that looks like you can unlock the tablet.

For these reasons, face recognition is not as secure as using a PIN, password or pattern for unlocking the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

How to disable face recognition security on Galaxy Tab S7 FE

In order to disable face recognition security on Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, we recommend deleting the face data your previously registered on the tablet.

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

1. Turn on your Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

2. Unlock the screen.

3. Tap the Settings app.

4. In the Settings app, tap Biometrics and security.

5. Afterwards, tap Face recognition.

6. You will be asked to unlock the screen again.

7. Once you unlocked the screen for the second time, tap Remove face data.

8. Finally tap Remove.

By deleting your registered face data from the tablet, all the facial recognition features will also be deactivated at the same time.

How to change the screen lock method for Galaxy Tab S7 FE

You can also stop using the facial recognition security of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE by changing the screen lock method of the tablet.

If you are still interested in doing so, you can do the following:

1. Power on your Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

2. Unlock the screen of your tablet.

3. Tap the Settings app.

4. Inside the Settings app, tap Lock screen.

5. Tap Screen lock type.

6. Afterwards, change the Screen lock type to something else.

How to disable face recognition security on Galaxy Tab S7 FE without unlocking the screen

If you want to disable the face recognition security on Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE but aren’t able to unlock the screen, then you can check out this tutorial to see how you can unlock a tablet without using any password, pattern, PIN or your biometric data.

How to transfer contacts, photos and other data to Galaxy Tab S7 FE

If you are switching to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE as your primary tablet from an older one, you should be able to quickly transfer your contacts, photos, settings and other important data.

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

How to transfer data to Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE wirelessly

In order to transfer data from an old device to your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE wirelessly, you need to take the following steps:

1. Download the Smart Switch app on the old device. You can find it on the Galaxy Store or Play Store.

2. Open the Smart Switch app on the old device.

3. On the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, tap the Settings app.

4. Inside the Settings app, tap Accounts and backup.

5. Afterwards, tap Bring data from old device.

6. Place your old device and the Galaxy Tab S7 FE close together so that the wireless connections will be within range of one another.

7. From the Smart Switch app on the old device, tap Send data.

8. Afterwards, tap Wireless.

9. Finally, tap Allow.

10. On the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, select the item you want to bring over to the new tablet.

11. Tap Transfer.

How to transfer data to Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE with a microSD card

To transfer data from an old device to your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE with a microSD card, you need to do the following:

1. Insert the microSD card to the old device.

2. Transfer the data you want to bring over from the old device to the microSD card.

3. Remove the microSD card from the old device.

4. Insert the same microSD card to the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

5. On the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, tap the Settings app.

6. In the Settings app, tap Accounts and backup.

7. You then need to tap External storage transfer.

8. Select the backup date in the Restore from SD card.

9. Tap Restore to begin the transfer process.

How to transfer data to Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE with a PC

You can also transfer data from the old device to your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE via a computer.

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

1. Download and install the Smart Switch program on your PC.

2. Open the Smart Switch program on your computer.

3. If the old device is from Samsung, connect it to your PC via the device’s USB cable. Afterwards, follow the on-screen instructions that appear on the computer monitor to back up the data from the old device to your computer. You can then disconnect the old device’s USB cable from the computer.

If the old device is not from Samsung, then you need to use a different program that should be provided by the old device’s manufacturer.

4. Now, you need to connect your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE to the same computer using an USB cable.

5. You should see on-screen instructions appear. Follow those steps to transfer data from the PC to your new tablet.

How to screen capture and screen record with Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is capable of capturing and recording what is currently shown on its screen.

If you are interested in using either of these two features for the tablet, then you can check out this guide from Seeking Tech.

Before we begin, we should note that this tutorial will be based on the following model numbers of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE:

  • SM-T730
  • SM-T735
  • SM-T736B
  • SM-T737

How to capture a screenshot of Galaxy Tab S7 FE

There are three ways to capture a screenshot of what is currently shown on the screen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

The first method is with Key Capture, which you can do by simultaneously pressing the Side key and the Volume Down.

The second method is called Swipe Capture, which is done by swiping the edge of your hand to the left or right across the screen. For this method to work, you must enable Palm swipe to capture, which you can do so by going to Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures.

The final method is Air Command Capture, which you can do by hovering your S Pen over the screen and then pressing the S Pen button. Afterwards, tap Screen Write from the Air Command Panel.

After capturing a screenshot from the tablet, you may see several options in the Screenshot Toolbar at the bottom. Here you can choose to capture an elongated page, including areas that won’t fit into the screen. You can also edit, add a tag and share your screen.

If you don’t see any of the Screenshot Toolbar, you can activate it by going to Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder > Screenshot toolbar.

How to record the screen of Galaxy Tab S7 FE

In order to record the screen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, you need to take the following steps:

1. Drag the status bar that appears on the top of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE screen downwards in order to open the notification panel.

2. In the notification panel, select the Screen recorder option, which has a video camera icon attached to it.

3. Select the sound setting.

4. Tap start recording.

5. During the recording, you can write or draw on the screen by tapping the pencil icon. You can also make the S Pen pointer viewable.

6. To finish a recording, tap the square icon.

To change the screen recording settings of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, you need to go to Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder.

It is important to note that some apps and features on the Galaxy Tab S7 FE may block direct screen capturing and/or screen recording.

Your capture screenshots and/or videos can be found in the Gallery. You can also move these media files to the microSD card you have installed on your Galaxy Tab S7 FE tablet.

How to unlock Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 without password

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE is the latest tablet released by Samsung while the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are the latest foldable phones from Samsung.

You can check out this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can unlock these devices without using a password, pattern, PIN or your biometric data.

Before we begin, we should note that this tutorial will cover the following model numbers:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE:

  • SM-T730
  • SM-T735
  • SM-T736B
  • SM-T737

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3:

  • SM-F711B
  • SM-F7110

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3:

  • SM-F926B
  • SM-F926B/DS

How to unlock Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 on Find My Mobile

By using Find My Mobile, you can unlock your Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 remotely without the password, pattern, PIN or your biometric data you previously set for the device.

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

1. For this method to work, you must have previously registered your device to a Samsung account. You also need to have the Remote unlock option enabled on your tablet or smartphone. Finally, the device must be turned on as well.

Without these prerequisites, then this unlock method will not work.

2. If you met the previous requirements, go to Samsung’s Find My Mobile website.

3. Click on the Sign In button.

4. Enter the email and password of your Samsung account and then click the Sign In button. You can also sign in with your Google account if it was previously linked to your Samsung account.

5. In the next screen, you should see the devices you have registered to your Samsung account. Select your Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3.

6. Afterwards, click on the Unlock icon.

7. You will be asked to enter the password for your Samsung account once again. Do so and then click the NEXT button.

How to reset the password, pattern, PIN or your biometric data on Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3

You can’t reset the password, pattern, PIN or your biometric data on the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 without restoring the device to its original factory setting. However, doing so will erase all the personal data you have stored on your phone or tablet.

Therefore, we recommend only factory resetting your device as a last resort when you have no other ways of finding the lost password, pattern, PIN and/or biometric data.

How to factory reset Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3

To factory reset the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 without a password, pattern, PIN or your biometric data, you need to do the following:

1. First off, you need to have previously enable the auto factory reset. If not, this method won’t work.

2. If you previously have the auto factory reset activated, then the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 will perform a factory reset when you fail to unlock the device after a certain number of attempts.

How to factory reset Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 on Find My Device

To factory reset your Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 through the Find My Device service, you need to do the following:

1. For this method to work, you will need the Google account you used for to register your Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3. If you have multiple profiles and Google accounts on your phone or tablet, then make sure you are using the account tied to the main profile.

Your device should also have the Find My Device feature turned on, which should be enabled by default.

2. Once you met the aforementioned prerequisites, go to Google’s Find My Device website.

3. Sign into the Google account of the main profile for your Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3.

4. If you have more than one device tied to your Google Account, then click on your smartphone or tablet from the selection.

5. Next, click on the Erase Device option.

6. Click on the Erase option in the pop-up warning.

7. After the factory reset process is completed, the screen of your Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 will say that the device has been factory reset to its original settings.

Here, you need to tap the Use my Google Account Instead option.

8. You can then login with the same Google account you used to register your tablet or smartphone.

How to fix Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE crashing and freezing issues

When using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, you may encounter fatal errors that cause the tablet to crashed and/or freeze.

You can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can fix these issues with the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

Closing Apps

If possible, we recommend closing any apps you have running on your tablet.

The crashing could be related to a single app or a combination of apps, including those that run in the background, that could cause conflicts with the software.

If you are unsure which app could be causing your tablet to freeze, then we suggest closing all the apps running on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE. You can then re-enable one app at the time to see if the tablet is functioning properly.

If you managed to identify the problematic app, then we recommend either uninstalling it or disabling it until it gets a new updated software version that addresses the crashing issues. You can disable or uninstall an app by tapping and holding its icon.

How to reset a frozen or crashed Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

If closing an app, or a combination of apps, did not resolve the freezing issues with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, then you can try resetting the device.

To reset a frozen or crashed Galaxy Tab S7 FE, you can try taking the following steps:

1. If you can still use your touchscreen, open the notification panel by dragging down the status bar located at the top of the screen. Here, you should find the power button.

Select the power button and then either the “power off” option to shut down the device or the “Restart” option to reset the device.

2. If the Galaxy Tab S7 FE isn’t responding to your touchscreen commands, then you can force a restart by pressing and holding both the Side key and the Volume Down key on the side of the tablet simultaneously for at least 7 second.

After resetting the device, test it out to see if it is functioning normally again.

How to factory reset a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

If you are still encountering fatal errors with your Galaxy Tab S7 FE, then you may want to consider doing a factory data reset.

Keep in mind that this process will delete all the saved data you have on the tablet. So, you may want to backup any important files, as well as passwords, you have stored in the internal memory.

To factory reset the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, you need to do the following:

1. Open the Settings app.

2. In the Settings app, tap General management.

3. Afterwards, tap the Reset option.

4. Next, tap Factory data reset.

5. Tap Reset.

6. Finally, tap Delete all.

If none of the aforementioned fixes work, then there is a chance that your tablet could be suffering from a hardware-related issue.

If you believed that your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE needs to be repaired, then you need to contact a Samsung Service Center.

How to fix Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE touchscreen issues

When using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, you may encounter issues with the touchscreen.

If you are experiencing problems with the screen responding slowly or improperly to your commands, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

How to fix the slow, inaccurate or unresponsive Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE touchscreen

To fix the issues you have with the touchscreen of your tablet, you can try doing the following:

1. Your problems may be related to the app, or apps, you are using on the tablet. Therefore, we recommend closing any active app or apps to see if this fixes the touchscreen errors.

2. You can also try restarting the tablet to help clear out any software glitches.

To reset Galaxy Tab S7 FE, open the notification panel by dragging the status bar on top of the screen down and then swipe downwards. Tap the power button and then the Restart option.

If you can’t reset due to the malfunctioning touchscreen, press and hold both the Side key and Volume Down key for at least 7 seconds to force a restart.

3. If you are playing a game on your tablet, then you may have enabled Touch Protection, which will lock the touchscreen during gameplay.

You can disable this feature in the Game Booster panel of the navigation bar.

4. Furthermore, make sure that the firmware for your phone, as well as the software versions of the apps and games you are using, are up to date.

5. If you are experiencing touchscreen issues while recharging and using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE at the same time, then your problems could be related to an unstable power supply.

To fix this, try to unplug the charger from the device and then test to see if the touchscreen is functioning normally again.

6. The touchscreen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE may not work properly if you put a screen protector on top of it.

Therefore, you may want to consider removing the screen protector to see if this will help.

7. Magnets may also cause the touchscreen of the tablet to malfunctioning, especially if you are using S Pen.

So, if you have a magnet, or any magnetic device nearby, you can try moving to the tablet to a different location.

8. The Galaxy Tab S7 FE touchscreen may also be too scratched or damaged to properly function.

If you suspect that the touchscreen is damaged to the point where it is not working as intended, you need to go to a Samsung Service Centre.

How to avoid damaging the Galaxy Tab S7 FE touchscreen

To avoid damaging the touchscreen of the tablet, you can take the following precautions:

1. Avoid using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE in extremely humid conditions.

2. You should also avoid the tablet from being exposed to any significant amount of water.

3. Prevent your tablet from overheating.

You can check out this guide to see how to fix and prevent the Galaxy Tab S7 FE from getting too hot.

4. Clean your hands before using the touchscreen.

5. Avoid wearing gloves when using the touchscreen.

6. You should also avoid using any sharp objects on the screen as you may end up damaging it.

If you have sharp nails, makes sure you are gently press down on the screen.

7. Get a protective case that will protect the screen, as well as the entire tablet, from drops, bumps and other damages.

How to fix Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE overheating issues

When using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, you may run into several overheating issues. If you believe that you device is getting overly hot, then you can follow this guide at Seeking Tech to find some potential fixes.

How to fix overheating issues when recharging Galaxy Tab S7 FE

Your Galaxy Tab S7 FE may feel hotter when you are recharging the tablet. For the most part, this is considered to be normal. However, there may be instances where the tablet may actually be overheating, causing the recharging process to slow down or come to a halt.

If you are experiencing a slow recharge or no charge at all along with a hot Galaxy Tab S7 FE, you can try doing to the following:

1. Remove the charger from the tablet and then wait for the tablet to cool down before recharging it again. If you are using an app, or multiple apps, you can try closing the apps to cool the device down faster.

2. If you are using a wireless charger, make sure that there aren’t any objects in between the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and the charger.

3. There is a chance that the USB cable you are using to charge your tablet could be damaged. So, you might also want to try using a new cable to see if your device is still overheating.

How to fix Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE overheating issues during normal use

Some apps and features of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE may cause your tablet to heat up due to the demanding power consumption.

To fix this problem, you can try the following:

1. Close any apps you currently aren’t using. These should include apps that run passively in the background.

Furthermore, some apps may conflict with each other, causing the tablet to overheat and potentially other issues. So, you may have to test out what apps or combination of apps, may be problematic.

To close all the apps, you can try resetting the tablet.

2. Turn off features such as Bluetooth, GPS or Wi-Fi when they are not in use.

3. Lower the brightness level of the screen.

4. Keep the firmware of your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE updated to the latest version.

5. Make sure that the apps you are using are updated to the latest software version.

How to prevent your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE from overheating

In order to prevent your Galaxy Tab S7 FE from overheating, you can try doing the following:

1. Avoid multitasking, if possible, as having multiple apps active will consume a lot of power and potentially cause conflicts.

2. Avoid using the tablet in an extremely cold or extremely hot environment.

3. Make sure that the Galaxy Tab S7 FE is not expose to direct sunlight for any extended length or other scenarios that could cause heat to build up, such as inside a car with closed windows during a hot day.

What happens when the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE overheats?

When the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE gets too hot when you are using the tablet, you will first get a warning message that states that the device could fail, cause skin damage, cause skin irritations and cause battery leakage.

The tablet will then close all running apps, lower the brightness level of the screen, lower the performance speed, stop the battery recharge process if you are recharging the device and limit most features (with the exception of emergency calls).

If the heat for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is still rising after getting the first warning message, you will get a second message stat that it will shut the device down until the temperature drops to more appropriate operating level. If you happened to be on an emergency call, this procedure will not disconnect your call.

If you are still experiencing overheating issues, then you should try contacting Samsung to see if the issues may be related to the hardware of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

Compatible microSD cards for Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE supports expandable storage as you can add more space to your tablet with a microSD card.

You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to find the most suitable memory cards for the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

Galaxy Tab S7 FE Internal Storage

When it comes to the internal storage, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE comes with the following capacities:

  • 64 GB
  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB

The actual amount of usable free space is smaller as the system files of the operating system will take up a big chunk of the capacity.

Supported memory card type for Galaxy Tab S7 FE

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE supports microSD cards of up to 1 TB in capacity.

What can you store on the microSD card with Galaxy Tab S7 FE

The external memory card can only be used to store media files, which include audio, photos and videos.

You won’t be able to store any applications on the microSD card.

Best value microSD card for Galaxy Tab S7 FE

If you are looking for the best value when it comes to expanding the storage for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, then we recommend getting the SanDisk Ultra MicroSD UHS-I Memory Card.

This compatible microSD card has a maximum transfer speed of up to 120 MB per second in addition to a minimum random reading speed of 1500 IOPS, minimum random writing speed of 500 IOPS and minimum sustained sequential writing speed of 10 MB per second.

The SanDisk Ultra is available in the following capacities:

  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 128 GB
  • 200 GB
  • 256 GB
  • 400 GB
  • 512 GB
  • 1 TB

If you are interested, you can purchase the microSD card on Amazon with the following link:

Best video recording microSD card for Galaxy Tab S7 FE

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE comes with a main camera as well as a selfie camera. Both cameras are capable of recoding videos at 30 frames per second in 1080p.

If you are looking for the most suitable memory card when it comes to video recording for the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, then we suggest getting the SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I Memory Card.

The SanDisk Extreme has a video speed class rating of V30, which means that it has a minimum sequential writing speed of 30 MB per second. This is good enough to record 1080p videos with the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

Furthermore, the Extereme SD card has a transfer speed of up to 160 MB per second, minimum random reading speed of 4000 IOPS, minimum random writing speed of 2000 IOPS.

This memory card offers the following capacity options:

  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB
  • 400 GB
  • 512 GB
  • 1 TB

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How to install a microSDXC card to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

To install a microSD card to your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, you need to take the following steps:

1. Locate the memory card tray on the side of the tablet.

2. Use the ejection pin, which came with your tablet, on the hole of the memory card tray to loosen it.

3. Pull out the tray out.

4. Put the microSD card into the memory card tray. Make sure that the card fits firmly into the tray. The connectors of the memory card should be facing downwards.

5. With the microSD card installed into the memory card tray, carefully insert the tray back into the Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

You should make sure that the microSD card doesn’t dislodge during this process. You should also make sure that the tray is firmly fitted into the tablet so that it won’t come loose.

6. If your memory card has not already been formatted to the FAT or the exFAT file systems, then the Galaxy Tab S7 FE will ask you to reformat before you can use the card.

Reformatting a microSD card will delete all the data on it. So, if you have any important files stored on the card, make sure you move them over to a different storage device before starting the formatting process.

7. Once the Galaxy Tab S7 FE recognize your microSD card, you will be able to find the card’s file directory at My Files > SD card folder.