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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 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.