This update includes improvements to functions as listed below.
The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country, and service provider.
To get the best from your device, please keep your device up to date and regularly check for software updates.
Galaxy Tab A⑥ with S Pen (SM-P588C)
Build Number : P588CZCS3CTJ1
Android version : Oreo(Android 8.1.0)
Release Date : 2020-12-08
Security patch level : 2020-09-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : P588CZCU3CSI1
Android version : Oreo(Android 8.1.0)
Release Date : 2019-10-31
Security patch level : 2019-07-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : P588CZCU2CRK6
Android version : Oreo(Android 8.1.0)
Release Date : 2018-12-07
Security patch level : 2018-11-01
Samsung Experience 9.5 upgrade with Android Oreo
Samsung Experience 9.5 brings you Android Oreo, with exciting new features from Samsung and Google based on feedback from users like you.
We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe during the upgrade.
Some apps, including Samsung Internet, Samsung Notes, and Email, should be updated individually before you can update your OS.
Here’s what’s new.
Quick Panel
- Manage notifications for each app with notification categories (supported apps only).
- Icons will be shown at the bottom of the notification panel for notifications that aren't currently visible.
Home Screen
- Touch and hold an app to display shortcuts to common or recommended tasks within the app (supported apps only).
- Notification badges on app icons are linked with the notification panel. Clear a notification in one location, and it will also be cleared in the other location.
Samsung Keyboard
- The toolbar gives quick access to useful functions.
- The GIF keyboard lets you send GIFs.
- More high-contrast keyboards are available.
System Performance
- Background services are limited to improve performance and battery life.
- Currently running apps will always be shown in the notification panel.
Lock screen
- New clock styles for the Lock screen
Smart View
- Let your phone's screen go dark when mirroring to another screen.
Other improvements
- Video player includes auto repeat and 2x speed option.
- The digital clock widget goes directly to the Clock app when you tap it.
- Weather widget version update, and it will cause the weather widget disappear from idle. So please drag the weather widget to idle after you update your OS.
- The settings in camera PRO mode may be cleared after FOTA update.
Build Number : P588CZCU2BRJ1
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.0)
Release Date : 2018-11-27
Security patch level : 2018-09-01
- Improved performance
ㆍGallery and Settings APP will be updated.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : P588CZCU1BQK1
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.0)
Release Date : 2017-12-01
- Below preload Apps change to be deletable.
ㆍOneNote, Email, SamsungOnlineVideo will be deletable.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : P588CZCU1BQE6
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.0)
Release Date : 2017-06-22
This update includes improvements to functions as listed below.
The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country, and service provider.
- OS upgrade - Android 7.0 Nougat
- Provides new UX
- Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
- Improved usability of the Multi window and setting menu
- Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation
- Clock usability has been improved.
- After upgrade, "Baidu search","Baidu Map","Weibo" will be deleted.
- Add Blue light fileter function
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced
※ Some apps that haven't been optimised for Android Nougat might not work properly after the upgrade. In this case, upgrade the app to the latest version via Galaxy Apps.
※ The functionality of some features may differ after the upgrade. Some apps may not function normally.
※ Errors during the upgrade may cause data loss. Back up any important data before upgrading.
※ To get the best from your device, please keep your device up to date and regularly check for software updates.
※ The temperature of the device may temporarily increase during the software upgrade or update because of the data download and associated behaviours.
Build Number : P588CZCU1AQD1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-04-24
ㆍThe latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : P588CZCU1APL1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2016-12-31
- Improved performance
ㆍThe Stability of GPS has been improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : P588CZCU1APK2
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2016-12-07
ㆍDevice stability improvements, bug fixes.
ㆍNew and / or enhanced features.
ㆍFurther improvements to performance.
Build Number : P588CZCU1APJ1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2016-10-24
- Other bug fixes
ㆍFixes issue that app is not response when setting the Time zone while adding the new schedule in S planner
ㆍFixes issue that not change to the kids mode after ending the emergency call in the kids mode.
ㆍFixes issue that is terminated after selecting "sound quality and effects" with S Pen while using the music player
ㆍFixes issue that sometimes has no Sim card related setting in contact after device reboot
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.