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Galaxy Tab S8 gets May 2023 update in the USA
The Galaxy Tab S8 series is Samsung’s flagship device in the tablet segment. There are three models available in the series, including Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. All three models are also available in two variants as, WiFi and 5G Variant. In each variant, Samsung brings new updates at different times.
As of now, the Korean giant is rolling out a new security update for the WiFi variant of the Galaxy Tab S8 series. Users can easily identify the latest update by the firmware version number X700XXU4BWD8, X800XXU4BWD8, and X900XXU4BWD8. The update is expected to be available in 5G variants in the coming days.
The Galaxy Tab S8 has already received the May 2023 security update in Europe. The latest update brings the May security update, which comes with several security patches. For your information, the May 2023 security update has over 70 patches that enhance the security of the device, and as per the changelog, it also improves the performance and stability of the device.
Galaxy Tab S8 was released back in 2022; this was the flagship tablet of Samsung, which is packed with all high-end features. For instance, it is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with three storage variants, including 128GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 8GB RAM, and 256 GB + 12GB RAM.
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Samsung has packed the device with Android 12. And also promised to give more updates to the device, and keeping the promising company, has rolled out Android 13 in the recent major update and also pushed the One UI 5.1 update for the device. The device will get the update for a minimum of four more years up to the year 2027.
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.