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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 rolled out the April 2024 security patch update to several Galaxy devices; however, due to the server limitation, it is not able to provide the update to all the eligible devices. Now the Galaxy A15 5G is getting the update.
Initially, the Korean giant rolled out the April 2024 security patch update in India. With the latest update, the company rolled out a new update with the firmware version number A156EDXS1AXDC. With the latest update, the company has only made some security-related enhancements.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Additionally, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you also want to take advantage of the latest update, you can check it by going to the software update menu in the system settings. If you don’t receive the update, then wait for some time as it takes to reach every unit of the device.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy Tab S7 series. It has already rolled out the update in several countries, mainly Europe and Latin America. Now the device is starting to get the update in the US.
Verizon Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus Receiving April 2024 Update in the USA
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are receiving the update on the Verizon network with the firmware version numbers T878USQS7DXD1 and T978USQS7DXD1, respectively. With the latest update, the device will have proper consistency in terms of performance and security.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Along with this, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S7 series of devices in the US bound for Verizon, then you should start getting a new update. To do that, go to the software update menu via system settings. If you don’t receive the update yet, then wait for some time, as it takes time to reach every unit.
Earlier this month, Samsung officially announced that it will provide one UI 6.1 update to the 2022 flagship device in May. But now the company has surprisingly started rolling out the update to one of the midrange Galaxy A23 devices.
The Verizon network has spotted the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A23, with the firmware version number A236VSQU3CXD3. It has also brought the latest security update in the form of an April 2024 security patch. With the latest update, there are several new features introduced that will add some new features and enhancements.
In detail, the latest update for the Galaxy A23 5G introduces a new battery protection feature that allows users to manage the application’s battery charging to prevent battery damage. There are some new changes in the clock customization, gallery, and Samsung account sections. It is important to note that there is no AI feature arriving in this update.
The update will also enable call continuity, mid-conversation device switching, and seamless communication across any device, such as a Galaxy table, computer, or watch, all connected to the same Samsung account. A small but important addition is a new toggle in the mobile network that allows users to turn off 5G if they don’t need to connect to the update.
If you are using the locked version of the Galaxy A23 on the Verizon network, then you can now update it to the latest version simply by going to the system settings and tapping on the software update. If it shows a new update available, then tap on the download button.