My Samsung Galaxy SM-T113NU was far better than Tab A coz I can carry them on areas where there is no or slow internet but not Samsung Tab A - it will require a system backup that requires either being flashed or rooted. If I root my Samsung Tab A, Samsung will void my tablet. The problems with SM-T113NU does not upgrade beyond Android 4.
I might opt for Amazon Fire Tablet because of unhappines with Samsung Galaxy Tab A it is tied to internet requires internet during master reset - impractical on areas with slow, little or no internet.
Making a backup doesn't require rooting at all. It's a system process all done within the device. Also, not making a backup doesn't render the device useless. It's a choice. If you don't want it making a backup, go ahead. You will still be able to use it.
In Galaxy Tab A requires you to backup the entire system in order for your tab to work on areas with little or no internet 😁😁😁😁 Galaxy Tab A requires you to connect to the internet to install the remaining files it needs 😁😁😁 those files are not built-in they require internet to install 😁😁
Back ups require internet to send said backups to the cloud. And it wouldn't have to install anything because you are the one uploading the files which, again, is a choice. Unless you meant you are restoring from a backup, which means installing apps associated with the backup.
Backup clouds are useless on areas with slow or no internet. The problem with Samsung Tab A if you master reset the tablet requires internet it is tied to internet. Try to have a Samsung Galaxy Tab A you will understand what I have posting here.
You left that part about reformatting the device. You can bypass the internet requirement provided you choose the correct options displayed (like not restoring via a backup for example).
Apple employs the same option. So do other brands. Even amazon fire tablets do it. And restoring a backup is a one time thing. Unless you restore with a backup again.
Also, formatting a device ain't the only resolution for a slow device. There are various factors. Apps that aren't optimized, android version, storage status. Check each one of these before formatting. Good luck.
