Hello all. I've been the happy owner of a Tab for nearly 2 weeks. That is, until Sunday morning, when I woke up to find IT wouldn't wake up! I had last used it on Sat afternoon and noticed the battery was around 70%, so no worries, right?
Here is another user with a similar issue, and I have replied in that thread:
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1/18013-power-dead-after-first-night.html
It worked when I got the charger on it (battery was down to nothing, but had 70% on it about 18 hours before that, and no usage in between) but this is sorta worrisome. As in, should I return it? I cannot exchange it, it's a long story but basically the store I bought it from (Staples, on the recent deal) doesn't have any more in stock. Other Staples I have checked, same story.
I did call Samsung and they said to do a full reset (erase data and apps) but I don't want to do that right now. Anyway, I don't know the value of doing it as it isn't draining the battery now, it is working ok. Alternative was to send it to them and they can check it out for me... again, what are they going to check out if it doesn't exhibit the issue when it is in their hands.
Looking for advice - what would you do in this situation? I only have 2 days to return it, but don't really want to unless there is no other way. I did use Amex to buy it btw, so I do have an additional one year on it. However I would have hoped this sort of machine would last say 3-5 years.
The Tab is less than 2 weeks old and is running 3.1. No other issues noticed.
Here is another user with a similar issue, and I have replied in that thread:
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1/18013-power-dead-after-first-night.html
It worked when I got the charger on it (battery was down to nothing, but had 70% on it about 18 hours before that, and no usage in between) but this is sorta worrisome. As in, should I return it? I cannot exchange it, it's a long story but basically the store I bought it from (Staples, on the recent deal) doesn't have any more in stock. Other Staples I have checked, same story.
I did call Samsung and they said to do a full reset (erase data and apps) but I don't want to do that right now. Anyway, I don't know the value of doing it as it isn't draining the battery now, it is working ok. Alternative was to send it to them and they can check it out for me... again, what are they going to check out if it doesn't exhibit the issue when it is in their hands.
Looking for advice - what would you do in this situation? I only have 2 days to return it, but don't really want to unless there is no other way. I did use Amex to buy it btw, so I do have an additional one year on it. However I would have hoped this sort of machine would last say 3-5 years.
The Tab is less than 2 weeks old and is running 3.1. No other issues noticed.
