How to Turn Off Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

Having a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is very convenient, helpful and makes you more efficient. Many users have provided numerous positive reviews and are happy with this powerhouse gadget. It comes with an 11-inch display while its S8+ has 12.4-inch and S8 Ultra has a huge display of 14.6-inch. Many would even say that it is better than any iPad.

Though this powerful gadget’s advantages are impressive, there are times when you would just like to turn it off. Do not worry turning off the Galaxy Tab S8 is simple. However, we could understand how confusing it could get since turning it off is not as obvious as other devices.

How to Turn Off Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

Using Quick Settings to Turn Off Galaxy Tab S8

The easiest and simplest way to turn off Galaxy Tab S8 is through the Quick Settings panel. Here are the steps to turn off your Galaxy Tab S8.

• Go to home screen
• Navigate to the notification shade. To do this, you will have to swipe down on the home screen.
• Swipe down again to drop down the Quick Settings.
• Press the power icon which could be found on the top right corner.
• Select whether you would wish to turn off or restart your device.

Using Dex Mode to Turn Off Galaxy Tab S8

The Dex Mode is another easy and simple method to turn off the Galaxy Tab S8.

• Press the battery percentage and network connection icon.
• On the top of the quick settings menu, press the power icon.
• Select the power off or restart.

Enabling the “Side Key” Power Button

Most Samsung tablets and smartphones have a standalone button on the side of the device which is above the volume buttons known as the side key. For newer devices, this button’s functionality as a power button is no longer available and this has been made as a default. Do not worry, as there is still a way to change the function of this button. All you need to do is press and hold it and your device will turn off. Re-enabling the power button is easy to do. Follow the steps below and for sure, you would be able to have a physical power button to use.

• Go to the home screen
• Swipe down the Home screen to drop down the notification shade
• Press the gear icon which will allow you to access the settings menu
• On the left column, scroll down until you find the Advanced Features. Tap on it.
• Press the side key
• Below the press and hold section, press the power off menu
• Exit the settings menu
• Go to your home screen
• Press and hold the side key and the power off and restart options will appear.

If you press the side key, Bixby will be deactivated and will no longer say, “Hi, I’m Bixby.” If you wish to reactivate Bixby, all you need to do is reverse the previous steps provided above. Another alternate method to turn off your Galaxy Tab S8 is to keep the side button’s default functionality and just tell Bixby to turn off your tablet.

Conclusion

We hope that through this article, you were able to find useful information which you could use as a guide on how to turn off your Galaxy Tab S8.