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One UI 5.1 available for Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A8
Samsung is undoubtedly one of the best companies in terms of pushing new updates; the Korean giant has done commendable work in expanding the One UI 5.1 update for its eligible devices, the company has joined almost all of the devices to the latest UI update, but having a large number of devices, still, there are many devices left.
Notably, the Korean giant is now rolling out the One UI 5.1 update for tablets, including Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A8. Both of the devices are receiving updates in different countries. The Galaxy Tab S7FE is getting the update in some European countries, while the Galaxy Tab A8 is grabbing the same update in South Korea.
The 5G variant of Galaxy Tab S7 FE is getting the One UI 5.1 update with firmware version number T736BXXU2CWC5; it also includes February 2023 security update. In South Korea, the Galaxy Tab A8 is receiving the latest update with firmware version number X200XXU2CWC1; it doesn’t feature any new security patch and is still using the three-month older patch as of January 2023.
One UI 5.1 update will enhance the multitasking on the Galaxy Tabs
The devices (Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A8) belong to Tablet segments, so they both feature a large screen. The large screen devices always prefer multitasking. So Samsung has also introduced some new features and changes with One UI 5.1 that will enhance multitasking in these tablets. According to the changelog, some significant changes have been made, like now you can easily minimize or maximize the window. When you start a split-screen view, the apps that you often use will be shown below your recently used apps to help you find them apps faster. After installing the latest update, you can drag the divider in the center of the screen to resize both windows.
Apart from these, the update also brings some new features and improvements under several system-level apps, including Camera, Gallery, weather, Samsung internet, and more. To get full information about each new feature, you can visit our previous article, which is dedicated to One UI 5.1 features.
Samsung has introduced the May 2024 security patch to the Galaxy device, initiating with the Galaxy S24 devices; however, the update hasn’t fully reached all the units available worldwide, but the company is expanding it rapidly to the remaining ones. Now, with the latest development, the company has started rolling out the update in the Australian region.
The Australian units of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers S921BXXS2AXD5, S926BXXS2AXD5, and S928BXXS2AXD5 sequentially.
The latest update for the Galaxy S24 series has only brought some security-related enhancements; you may not notice any visual effect on your device. However, if you have been facing any issues since updating the March software update, you should check out the latest update as it may provide fixes.
According to the official documentation, the May 2024 security patch will address more than 50 different system variabilities. More specifically, Google has introduced 31 fixes that will improve the functioning of the Android ecosystem; meanwhile, Samsung has also added 25 fixes for Galaxy devices exclusively.
Galaxy S24 users can now easily update the device to the May 2024 update by going to the software update menu manually in system settings. As the company has recently initiated the update in Australia, it is possible to take time to reach every unit, so keep patience.
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Samsung has a large number of Galaxy devices that are eligible to get the One UI 6.1 update, and to fulfill the update requirement, the company is constantly adding new devices to the list day by day. Today, a new Galaxy A series member, the Galaxy A73, has grabbed the update.
Notably, the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A73 was spotted in Malaysia with the firmware version number A736BXXU7EXDC. The latest update for the Galaxy A73 doesn’t bring a new security patch as of May 2024. The update brought a lot of new features, so it comes with a massive software package of 2.6 GB.
For the Galaxy A73 device, Samsung hasn’t brought any Galaxy AI feature, but the latest update will surely bring some significant changes that will improve the overall device experience.
In a nutshell, the update has brought new enhancements for the gallery, bringing new features under the connect and sharing functionalities and many more customization options under the different functions.
If you are using the Galaxy A73 5G device in Malaysia, you can now update the device to the latest version by simply going to the software update menu through the system settings. But if you don’t find the update on your device yet, then you have to wait for some time until it is fully distributed to all units.
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Recently, Samsung has started releasing the One UI 6.1 to Galaxy Tab S9 FE series devices. Initially, the update for these devices was spotted in South Korea and some parts of Europe, but now, with the gradual expansion, the company is now serving the update for the devices belonging to the US.
Galaxy Tab S9 FE rolls out the One UI 6.1 update in the US.
Notably, the Wi-Fi variants of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ devices are getting the latest major update with the firmware version numbers X510XXU3BXE1 and X610XXU3BXE1, respectively. It is worth noticing that the update is still using the April 2024 security patch for the devices. It is expected that the 5G variant of the device will get the latest update in the next few days.
OneUI 6.1 features for Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series
The One UI 6.1 update for the Fan Edition tablets is coming with a lot of new features that will provide several new improvements for the existing functions that will level up the experience of editing images. Many new customization features have arrived for your devices that will provide a whole new experience.
Along with this, the update will also enhance sharing and bring more protection against external threats. It will also make changes in the functions related to Samsung Health and make improvements in different functions such as daily activity targets and improved cycle tracking.
Installation
If you are using the Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE devices in the US, then you can now update your device to the One UI 6.1 software manually by going to the software menu through the system settings.
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