/r/GalaxyBook

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The subreddit about everything in the Galaxy Book family. This includes the Galaxy Book, Galaxy Book2, Galaxy Book S, Galaxy Book Ion, and Galaxy Book Flex. This also includes the previous generation Notebook series, and ATIV series.

/r/GalaxyBook

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Galaxy book pro 360 to 4 ultra

I currently have the original gb pro 360 and currently have a trade in deal to get the 4 ultra maxed out for $1900, is this a worthwhile upgrade for the price?

2 Comments
2024/10/31
21:04 UTC

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Galaxy book not charging after dual boot with Ubuntu

For context: This is my 2nd time trying to dual boot my galaxy book with Ubuntu distro and I had the same issue where the battery was not charging even after showing that pc is plugged in. I got it fixed as a firmware update came at the right time.

After 2 months, I tried to have another go and ran into the same issue. Is this some issue with galaxy book ? And have you got any solutions for this issue ?

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2024/10/31
18:32 UTC

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Windows drivers / BSP for Book2 Go 5G

Hello, I couldn't find any Windows drivers for the Galaxy Book2 Go 5G laptop with QC 7c+ Gen 3 SoC.

Could anyone make a dump of the drivers with Dism++ and share them? I'd appreciate that a lot!

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2024/10/31
13:36 UTC

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Upgrade advice for Galaxy book 10

Hi! The time has come to upgrade the best laptop ever (for me at least), my Galaxy Book 10. It's been my work partner since 2018 but it's started to show signs of slowly going down. I use it for work and browsing only, everyday (literally) for about 10-11 hours. Connected to my second display because I multitask at work. What do you recommend? I need it to be light for travel and capable of a heavy load. So far my book's i3 processor has been performing fantastic but I suppose an upgrade on that front would be nice. I have read horror stories about screen cracking in the latest models so if you all think to just settle for a book 2 or 3 I honestly don't mind. I have very limited access to repair, return or to send it over for the warranty to cover whatever so I can't be experimenting here. Thank you in advance! ETA: I should mention I absolutely need the 360 version as I use my book as a PC and tablet.

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2024/10/31
05:08 UTC

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Smaller 360 coming for Book4 or Book5 series?

Hello esteemed Galaxy Book users. I adore my Book3 360 13” 2-in-1. It was the first non-Mac laptop I’ve purchased in over a decade. Using the Wacom/EMR stylus was the key reason.

Wondering if Samsung will create a smaller form factor for future 2-in-1 offerings. The larger-sized options are just a bit too cumbersome for my use cases. Yes - I could get a nifty Boox (or related) for EMR stylus note-taking. However, IMHO the Android versions of OneNote are just no comparison to the Windows version. Plus, it takes away the reason to get the 2-in-1.

Cannot believe I am seriously considering buying a back up Book3 360 just in case my current device craps out.

I welcome your comments.

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2024/10/31
04:31 UTC

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Gaming on the Galaxy Book 4?

I'm talking about the base model. Just the Book 4 (no 360, pro or ultra). The model with the i7 and 16gb of ram to be more exact.

https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/galaxy-books/galaxy-book4-series/buy/galaxy-book4-15-6-intel-core-7-512gb-silver-np750xgk-ks2us/?modelCode=NP940XFG-KC1US

And I'm wondering, how is the gaming on it?

I would try to find this on my own, but I can't. I can't find any sort of test for gaming to see the results. I can find some for the pro version or others, but not for the i7 base model. I also tried to find what exact i7 processor it has, so I can search the performance of the processor alone. I can't fuckin find which i7 it has. I searched everywhere, It just doesn't mention it.

My situation is, that I wanna buy a Samsung laptop to be in the ecosystem, and for the moment I wanna see my options. The perk to game on it would be cool, so I can play on it when I'm away if I want it. If I would have all the money in the wolrd, I would obviously buy the ultra version with an RTX 4050/4070, but I don't... So I gotta figure out the gaming situation on this one, and depending on what I find, decide if I should look into an older ultra model to keep the gaming part, or just go with the 4 i7 base model and leave the gaming.

Thanks in advance for those who respond.

7 Comments
2024/10/30
23:25 UTC

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Please Help! Windows no longer an option?

Hey guys,

I have a Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 that I wiped windows from, and installed linux. It's been about a year, and I need windows again for school. Sadly I didn't copy the ISO that came on it or anything like that.

Now if i try to install windows using an installation media USB, the keyboard, mouse, and touchscreen don't work except for some basic function row things and arrow keys, and it there are no network drivers so even if I continue with the terrible arrow key controls, I cant get very far. If I use f10 to open the terminal there is no keyboard input either, and i get stuck and have to reboot.

I tried to look into using DISM to inject drivers into an ISO, but the install.wim or whatever doesn't seem to exist when I download an official windows ISO. I'm at a loss at this point since samsung doesnt provide any kind of recovery isos, so any help at all would be appreciated.

2 Comments
2024/10/30
23:12 UTC

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Samsung Device Care not showing option for updates

For some reason, I am not seeing any option for Samsung Galaxy Boox specific updates within the Device Care application. I have ensured that the app is updated. I have a brand new Book4 Edge and at this time, no option to update with Samsung

https://preview.redd.it/qa5nq7m12zxd1.png?width=2026&format=png&auto=webp&s=456de1f1deecc28942b5ccd258ce65496cbf8db7

2 Comments
2024/10/30
22:42 UTC

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Drawing

What software do you recommend for drawing on the Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360?

4 Comments
2024/10/30
18:13 UTC

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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Charging Issue – Shows Indicator and Sound but Not Actually Charging. Anyone Else?

I recently got a Samsung Galaxy Book 4 with an i7 processor, and I’ve been having a frustrating issue with charging. When I plug in the charger, it shows the charging indicator and plays the sound, so it seems like it’s working. But then I realized that it’s actually not charging at all, and the battery percentage doesn’t go up – in fact, it even decreases while plugged in!
I've tried checking the connection and using different power outlets, but no luck so far. Has anyone else faced this issue with the Galaxy Book 4, or maybe with other Samsung laptops? Any troubleshooting tips or advice would be super appreciated. Thanks in advance!

0 Comments
2024/10/30
16:20 UTC

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Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 experience

To people who have been using the Book 5 pro 360, how has your experience been so far? Any issues or problems you guys have faced? For me it has been pretty good but for some odd reason it had issues with wifi and bluetooth until recent updates.

10 Comments
2024/10/30
10:51 UTC

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Windows 11 Pro on GBook4 ?

Has anyone tried installing/upgrading windows 11 pro on GB4 16/512 core 5 ? Does it work properly or are there any issues? I’ve retail windows pro license so would be good to know if anyone tried ?

7 Comments
2024/10/30
05:56 UTC

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Is the galaxy book 3 360 still good

I found it new for about 800€ seems reasonable for the specs, and because it would comolete the ecosystem i thought abt getting it for uni (need a laptop eitherway) but since they are already at 5 i was thinking that it may be a little outdated? Correct me if im wrong

Edit: It's the 13 inch with 256 gb

5 Comments
2024/10/29
22:25 UTC

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Problem with installation Samsung Settings Runetime

i'm trying to sync my galaxy buds pro between my s21 and my new galaxy book 3 360 just bought..

wheni'm going to activate

https://preview.redd.it/ope3s30g9qxd1.png?width=1128&format=png&auto=webp&s=540d7bfa85d4ef03a2f5a5dc81bd88ecff17e434

it just send me to the microsoft store

https://preview.redd.it/gpbdb4jj9qxd1.png?width=730&format=png&auto=webp&s=72acb6e51c1541d2888cafb7f22d6210c1df8d8d

where this program it's not installing..

idk what to do or if i can install it from anywhere else!

pls help! thanks to everyone

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2024/10/29
17:09 UTC

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Samsung Book 4 360 or Samsung Book 5 Pro 360?

I'm having a really hard time choosing between those two. I've never owned a Samsung laptop before, however I use the Galaxy Book 3 360 for work and uni and I absolutely adore it. I love how tactile and satisfying the keyboard is, and how convenient it is to turn the laptop into a tablet and also do my uni notes. I learn best by handwriting my notes so the S Pen and tablet mode is a lifesaver. I also love how slim and light the laptop is, and how easy it is to move around with and be productive

Only complaint is the battery doesn't last me the whole day. Also, it takes prehistoric years to charge it. I'm looking for a new laptop that has battery that will last all day, and is also 360 for my studies. I'm looking for it to be light and slim, the same way or even better than the Book 3 360. I had a look at the Book 5 Pro 360 mainly because the battery life is all day, and also has all the features that I'm looking for, and has a better processor. However, at £1,700 it's a bit of a risky choice to consider. I went to look at it at my nearest Samsung Experience store, but I didn't like how big it is and also the design of the keyboard and HUGE trackpad. I'm also frustrated that it only comes in a 16" display, which is too big for me. Opposite that display was the Galaxy Book 4 360, and it is nearly the exact same design as the Galaxy Book 3 360. The battery life difference between them is only 3 hours, and the Galaxy Book 4 360 is significantly cheaper.

I'm thinking about waiting until Black Friday to make my decision. I'd be delighted to hear about any opinions or extra info if anybody has these models. At the moment, I'm slightly leaning more towards the Galaxy Book 4 360, but I also want to have the satisfaction of owning the newest model. (:

9 Comments
2024/10/29
09:38 UTC

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Samsung or Surface? Or other recommendations?

I'm getting a new laptop in the next few days and I'm having a really hard time deciding what to get. I had my heart set on a Samsung because everything else I own is Samsung, but I got stuck on either the edge or the pro4 or 5 360. But then I saw better reviews on the surface, but I'm wondering if I'll enjoy the galaxy book because I have everything else in the ecosystem, or if the surface would be better

Also, I'll be using it with my cutting machine, I use Canva alot and also download planner stickers. And use Notion alot. So advice?

15 Comments
2024/10/28
23:29 UTC

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Would I be able to run the sims 4 on the galaxy book 2?

I'm honestly curious and I wanna play the sims with custom content rather than on console 😭

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2024/10/28
23:25 UTC

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galaxy book 4 ultra charger recommendation

Sorry for bad english , i bought a book 4 ultra and with me being a dumbass i dropped my charger , one of the pins bent , i tried to bend it back and it snapped off , can anyone recommend a 140w charger currently im looking at this charger (apple charger) currently im using a nintendo switch charger to charge my pc but i use my pc connected to a monitor so i cant use my pc without the battery level dropping thanks in advance

4 Comments
2024/10/28
22:53 UTC

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Automatically changing to silent mode

My GalaxyBook3 360 is putting itself on silent mode whenever energy saver is turned on. How do i stop it from doing this?

0 Comments
2024/10/28
22:38 UTC

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Samsung book 4 core 3

I have Samsung book 4 core 3 it and I can't find an answer anywhere that it has a fingerprint or not and if it does it doesn't work for me.

2 Comments
2024/10/28
21:15 UTC

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Galaxy Book 4 - cleaning keyboard

I have something little under the shift button I want to clean. Can I pick the shift button and put it out without distroying it? Is there a manual or video for that?

Or should I use another technique?

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2024/10/28
19:42 UTC

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Galaxy Book4 base model: worth buying?

Hi, I need a new school laptop as my current one has a terrible battery and is in general a burden to carry around. I found a Book4 with an i7-1335U, 16gb ram, 500gb ssd. I need a laptop for school use, so it's mostly for a few school programs, Office programs and web browsing with maybe some light gaming, but the most important thing is battery life as I'm tired of having to charge my laptop twice a day at school, especially because the charger is a huge brick. Is the book4 any good? In my local store it costs 871 euro

17 Comments
2024/10/28
13:27 UTC

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Is it just me, or is there something up with BT on GalaxyBook?

A little while back I made a post on how I had issues with the auto switch for Galaxy Buds 3 Pro between my Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 and my S24+. I know have reason to believe the issue lies with BT on my laptop

For context, I got a Samsung Keybord (Smart KBD Trio 500, Black) and a BT Logitech Mouse, and have noticed that they always connect with my phone 100% of the time, no worries, and have been great for using Samsung DeX. I cannot say the same for my computer, however.

It became more efficient for me to use the keyboard and mouse a lot with the computer in tablet mode but after some time of the keyboard and mouse not being actively used with the computer (because I let the computer sleep for a while, or connected both to my phone and need to switch back), but quite frequently an attempt at reconnection will often see me having to restart the laptop and then repair the peripherals

Does anybody have any idea what the issue might be, or facing any similar issues?

My BT Driver version is v23.80.0.3, the latest version I believe.

1 Comment
2024/10/28
12:43 UTC

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Strange sound from GBP2 360

Very strange sound. It’s not a fan it’s like an electronic crackling sound. Hissing and whirring. Happening consistently for an hour.

1 Comment
2024/10/28
11:41 UTC

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Book 4 360 pro versione Italiana

Come vi trovate?? Li consigliate?? A la funzione copilo+PC? Quando dura la batteria? Si può giocare a giochi tipo Fortnite?

0 Comments
2024/10/28
08:54 UTC

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Book 4 Pro 360 now oder later?

Hello, im currently on the look for a Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360 (Ultra7/16GB/512GB) and Samsung has a deal that you get a Galaxy Watch FE for free, in the Samsung Store App I would Pay 1614€ - the 150€ Watch that's an effective Price of 1464€. My Question, should I buy now or wait till Black Friday? (Idk if it's cheaper at Black Friday, let alone if it's Price will be reduced at all)

5 Comments
2024/10/28
08:48 UTC

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Getting hold of a Book 4 Pro in Japan?

I'm living in Japan and want to buy a Book 4 Pro, but it would appear it was never released here (no idea why, other than this happens often for many other products here, too). Anyone else in Japan here, and managed to get one?

TIA

1 Comment
2024/10/28
07:55 UTC

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Thoughts on this GB Edge discount

The $899 is without trade-in. Is the price decent for what you get?

21 Comments
2024/10/27
22:31 UTC

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Galaxy book3 ultra, search for keyboard key without text

I have a strange request because Samsung doesn't sell laptops in Switzerland. In Switzerland there are several linguistic regions and a specific keyboard organization. I'm in the French-speaking part and we don't use the French AZERTY keyboard (which is absolute ergonomic nonsense) but a Swiss QWERTZ. It's an adaptation of the German keyboard, with accented letter keys specific to French and German.

As I said, Samsung doesn't distribute laptops in Switzerland, so there's no Swiss keyboard in their range. So I bought a Galaxy book3 ultra with a German QWERTZ physical keyboard... Then I installed the Swiss Romand keyboard. And I'm struggling with several keys whose engraving completely contradicts the typing. The apostrophe is crossed with the circumflex, I have the arobase on the D, in all 12 badly marked keys.

Even though I've been typing on this type of keyboard since the dawn of time, my fingers and brain refuse to believe my eyes (yes, I know I shouldn't look at the keyboard while typing...), and I put circumflexes everywhere. But I love my accented QWERTZ! It's the best.

My question: I'm looking for neutral keycaps, without signs, so I can engrave the right letters myself. For a Galaxy book3 ultra. Anyone know where to find these?

O.

0 Comments
2024/10/27
21:40 UTC

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