Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020)

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This may have been asked already but I couldn’t find any info about the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) when I searched this forum. This tablet seems to have the right specs for Zwift. Has anyone successfully ran Zwift on a Tab A7? I’m thinking of buying one and would like to know before I buy.

Thanks.

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Thanks for your reply, though that thread seems to be for an older tablet, the Tab A (2019). The Tab A7 came out recently and has much better specs (Adreno 610 GPU, 3GB Ram, etc). In several ways it’s similar to the Galaxy Tab 6 Lite which can run Zwift.

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I use a 2020 Galaxy Tab A7 and have had no problems with it at all. Replaced a broken Huawei Mediapad M5.

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I have tab a s6 and never had any issues

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Hallo Mark,
I have a Tab S7 too but wonder hoe to connect my Garmin HRM tri heartrate band.
I have a 735XT watch too.

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I connect my HRM through Bluetooth as the A7 doesn’t have ANT+. I also have a Samsung S5e which does have ANT+ which let’s me use either Bluetooth or ANT+.

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Tab A7 works with zwift. I have it running.

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That’s right, Zwift on the Samsung Tab A7 2020 works very well. Good image transmission to Android TV (chromecast), ANT dongle works, but personally I use BT (less interference).

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Use ANT + dongle with a USB-C → USB-A adapter to connect ANT devices, e.g. ANT heart rate monitor.
I transmit the heart rate from the Fenix 6X Pro via BT, but after connecting the ANT dongle, everything works fine also with ANT (also the HRM-Tri heart rate sensor).

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How have you found the general performance of the game and graphics, especially on busy rides?

I’m looking for a new affordable Android tablet and this one could be answer if it works well.

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Mark, does the S5e have native Ant+ support or are you using a dongle and USB adapter?

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The S5e has native Ant+ so no dongle or USB adapter required.

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I am looking to use a tablet for Zwift Running, utilising the Runn sensor, and maybe for the Kicker Core (ditch the laptop). Any issues using the S5e, or advice even?

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I generally use my A7 rather than the S5e when on the turbo as I don’t want to damage my tablet, dropped one and they get covered in sweat unless well away from the bike. Performance wise the S5e is great for Zwift.

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Hi Leszek,

how do you install the dongle? I have the 2090. Wich App did you use?

Ali

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Looking into the A7. Does anyone know if the current version (Qualcomm SM6115) is supported?

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Michael,

I’ll double check what processor is in mine.

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I just bought a Galaxy A7 based on the many recommendations in this thread but I cannot connect any of my devices.

When I use my PC I have no problems connecting my IC4 bike, HR monitor and Zwift RunPod. However, on my android tablet…nada.

I do know that location and Bluetooth must be ON and that Zwift must have permission to use location but what else can be the problem?

I have tried to install the Zwift app on my mobile the same thing, nothing connect.

Any help will be highly appreciated.

Cheers.

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I’m having the same issue. Santa delivered a new Galaxy A7 and I cannot get the thing to connect to Zwift or my heart monitor. It connects all ok to a nearby Echo, so Bluetooth is working. Does anyone have any ideas?
Many thanks
Mike