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Galaxy Tab A8 started updating the Android 13 (One UI 5.0) across several countries
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 device is the latest device of the A series segment. It was launched in 2021 and came with Android 11; now, the device is receiving the Android 13 update for both variants, i.e., Wi-Fi and LTE; being a flagship device of its segment, it is receiving the latest update on the ideal timing.
According to the information, the Wi-Fi and LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab A8 is receiving Android 13 in Europe; users can identify the update by the firmware version number X200XXU1CVL5 (Wi-Fi) and X205XXU1CVL6. (LTE). Additionally, the LTE variant of the device is also receiving the same update in India with version number X205XXU1CVL5.
Smoother UI with hassle-free multitasking
The latest update brings the latest iteration of One UI 5.0 based on Android 13 in the form of One UI 5.0. Samsung has designed it to enhance the performance and stability of the devices. You are wondering why the same One UI update is present for all types of smartphones and how it works differently for tablets. The answer is simple the company has released it separately named Android 13L, which is very well-designed for large-screen devices.
According to the changelog, the Galaxy Tab A8 will get an enhanced multitasking software change, which will give you an immersive experience of the device. Now it has some new multitasking features in the form of window gestures; now you can easily handle the taskbar, which is now redesigned to use conveniently without disturbing your other running task. With all this, the Android 13 update brings some more interesting features which are packed with the update.
How to install
Users who own Galaxy Tab A8 device in mentioned Europe and India can intall the Android 13 update by following the given steps
- Go to the device settings
- Then click on the software updates button
- Now tap on download and install
- wait until the search is finished,
- If it shows the Android 13 update is available, tap on the install button,
- It will start downloading and get installed automatically.
Samsung started expanding the One UI 6.1 update to more units of Galaxy S21 series devices. Earlier, the company introduced the update to only South Korean units, but with the latest development, it has started rolling out the update to European countries and is expected to expand it to more regions.
Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra devices, which come with the firmware version number G99*BXXUAGXDA. The latest update hasn’t brought the May 2024 security patch for the device and is still using the April 2024 patch.
The Galaxy S21 series grabs Circle to search feature
Samsung has introduced several Galaxy AI features with the One UI 6.1 update for all flagship Galaxy devices except the Galaxy S21 series. For this device, the company has only introduced the circle-to-search feature, which brings the ability to instantly search for the things that appear on the screen.
Along with this, the update will also provide several new features that will bring more options to customize the existing functions, including lock screen, wallpaper, alarm, calendar notification, etc. For more privacy, the attest update also brings some enhancements for the Samsung cloud and a passkey.
The One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S21 series is now live in Europe. You can check the update by going to the software update via system settings. If you haven’t received the update yet, wait for some time until it expands to all the devices.
Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update for all the eligible Galaxy flagship devices that have been released since 2021; however, some devices have only received the update in South Korea till now. But the good news is that gradually, the company has expanded to some devices like the Galaxy S22 series in more countries.
The Galaxy S22 series devices have started receiving the UI 6.1 update in Europe. The devices are spotted receiving new updates with the firmware version number S90*BXXU9EXE1. With the latest update, users will get several new features coming with the latest UI, but it doesn’t bring the May 2024 security patch.
The Galaxy S22 gets all Galaxy AI features
Samsung has introduced several Galaxy AI features with its Galaxy S24 series devices, and now with the One UI 6.1 update, it has brought all those features to the Galaxy S22 series devices as well. With the new Galaxy AI features, users are now able to get a whole new experience in communication and take advantage of several utilities to get more productive.
For instance, you can use Note Assist to easily arrange and format notes in one click. With browsing assist, you can take a useful summarization and translation of a webpage to get the information more quickly. Similarly, there are many Galaxy AI features that have been introduced that unlock the potential of several features.
If you are using the Galaxy S22 series device in Europe, then you can easily take advantage of all the Galaxy AI features by updating your device to One UI 6.1. To do that, just follow these simple steps: First, go to the system settings, then tap on the software update menu. Now, click on the download and install option. If it shows a new update available, hit the download button.
After introducing the May 2024 security patch update in the US region for the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has expanded the latest security update to the European region as well. It is in the initial stage, so the update is live for limited units, but it will be fully expanded to the whole region in the coming days.
Notably, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting the May 2024 security patch in Europe with the firmware version numbers S921BXXS2AXD6, S926BXXS2AXD6, and S928BXXS2AXD6, respectively. The update is currently spotted in Germany and is expected to be distributed worldwide in the next few days.
The latest update for the Galaxy S24 brings a new set of security enhancements. In a nutshell, there are more than 50 fixes, and Google has included 31 fixes that target bringing extra protection to the Android ecosystem. Along with this, the Korean giant also added 25 more patches that enhance the security of Galaxy devices exclusively.
Moreover, the latest update is coming with a software package of 452.81 MB, which indicates that Samsung may not add any innovative changes for smartphones, but it is expected that the latest software may bring some internal function improvements that will level your experience while using the device.
If you are using the Galaxy S24 device in Europe, a new notification should arrive on your smartphone to alert you about fresh software availability. But if you don’t receive any such notification, you can also check it manually by navigating to the system settings and selecting the software update menu.
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