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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G Software Update

Verizon is pleased to announce a software update for your device. This software update has been tested to help optimize device performance, resolve known issues, apply the latest security patches and, when available, deliver new features.

Before you download:

  • Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection.
  • Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.

System Update 22

The details:

Release date: 11/21/2024
Android™ Security Patch Level: November 2024
Software Version: UP1A.231005.007.X808USQS8CXK5

What's changing:

The current software update provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

System Update Instructions

To help you with the software update for your Samsung device, this page contains the following information:

  • Wi-Fi Only Over The Air (OTA) Programming
  • Server-Initiated Software Update Instructions
  • User-Initiated Software Update Instructions
  • Software Update while Roaming

Note: Estimated software download time is 6-10 minutes. Estimated software update time is 6-10 minutes.

Wi-Fi Only OTA Programming - Wi-Fi Exclusive Update

If Wi-Fi is enabled and your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device will be able to receive and download new software updates.

  1. The download will take place when the device is in Wi-Fi coverage, but coverage does not need to be consistent. You can use multiple Wi-Fi networks and disconnect from/reconnect to Wi-Fi, and the update will continue to download from where it left off until complete.
  2. When the download is complete, you'll receive a notification that there's a new software update available for installation. Tap Install Now to continue with installation. The device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin.

You've successfully updated your software.

Server-Initiated Software Update

You'll be notified on your device that a software update is available.

  1. Select Install now and your device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin. Tap OK to begin the installation.

    Note: If you choose Defer, this will delay installation and you'll be taken back to the Home screen. The software update message will appear periodically until you install the update.
  2. After you've received first notification of the software update, you can manually initiate by going to Home > Applications > Settings > About Device > Software updates. Under System updates, tap Restart & install to install the update. Your device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin.
  3. Once the installation is complete, the device will power off and then back on again.

You've successfully updated your software.

User-Initiated Software Update

This process allows a user to navigate through the device options to seek updates.

  1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates.
  2. If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.
  3. The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.

You've successfully updated your software.

System Update while Roaming

If you're roaming, you won't receive a software update notice. To update, you'll need to either enable Wi-Fi and wait for the update notice to appear or manually update by going to Home > Application > Settings > About device > Software updates.

To enable Wi-Fi:

  1. Go to Settings > Wireless & networks.
  2. Tap Wi-Fi.
  3. To connect to an available Wi-Fi network, select Wi-Fi settings and select an available Wi-Fi network or manually add a Wi-Fi network.

If the software update fails to install, you'll get an error screen. However, this only means the software didn't install properly. The device will power back on with original software and will prompt you again to install the software update.

If you don't have a strong connection to Wi-Fi or the Verizon Wireless network, you may not be able to perform a software update over the air. Instead, you can connect your device to a computer with Internet access. Connect your device to your computer using your USB cable, then download the Software Upgrade Assistant tool to your computer, which will check for software updates and initiate the software update process.

System Update 21

The details:

Release date: 10/25/2024
Android Security Patch Level: October 2024
Software Version: UP1A.231005.007.X808USQS7CXJ7

What's changing:

The current software update provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

System Update 20

The details:

Release date: 09/23/2024
Android Security Patch Level: August 2024
Software Version: UP1A.231005.007.X808USQU7CXHB

What's changing:

This software update includes One UI 6.1.1 with the latest Galaxy AI features, improvements to user experience, performance and security. For more information, open the Tips app and follow the user guides.

Interpreter1 > Listening Mode

Communicating with someone in another language is simple and easy with Galaxy AI. Interpreter has a new Listening Mode for one-way translation — whether listening to a presentation or a lecture.

  • Home Screen > Quick Panel (swipe down) > Interpreter > More (top left) > Listening Mode
  • Tap the Mic button to see real-time translation of the speaker's language.
  • Dual Screen Interpreter – View translations on both cover and main screens at the same time.

1 Interpreter requires Samsung Account login. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Availability and supported features may vary by country, region or carrier. Availability of supported languages may vary.

Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Listening Mode screenshot
Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Listening Mode screenshot

Chat Assist > Composer2

With Chat Assist, you can easily draft emails, social media posts and more using Composer. You can simply input a few keywords and Galaxy AI will generate a full message based on tone and personal style3 for review.

  • Open Messages > Tap Galaxy AI button Samsung AI Icon > Select Composer
  • Enter a prompt for Composer to generate text.

2 Composer requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
3 Tone suggesting feature in Chat Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Must meet length requirements to activate feature. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Chat Assist Composer screenshot
Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Chat Assist Composer screenshot
Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Chat Assist Composer screenshot

Transcribe Recording

Samsung Notes can now transcribe audio recordings into text to save to your notes. It can also detect multiple speakers and label the dialog accordingly.

  • Open Samsung Notes > Add a Voice Recording > Tap the Transcribe button [T]
Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Transcribe Recording screenshot
Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Transcribe Recording screenshot

PDF Overlay Translation4

PDF Overlay Translation can effortlessly translate and overlay text in PDF files or even translate text in images and graphs.

  • Open a PDF in Samsung Notes > Tap Galaxy AI button Samsung AI Icon > Translate > Select Language

4 Overlay translation not supported for PDF files secured with password.

Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 PDF Overlay Translation screenshot
Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 PDF Overlay Translation screenshot

Sketch to Image5

Sketch to Image helps enhance photos by generating a selection of image options that perfectly complement the original image based on simple sketches.

  • Samsung Notes > Add a drawing > Tap Galaxy AI button Samsung AI Icon > Sketch to Image
  • Circle the sketch area, select a style, watch as it magically transforms into a work of art!

5 Sketch to Image requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Sketch to Image may result in a resized photo up to 12MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.

Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Sketch to Image screenshot
Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Sketch to Image screenshot
Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Sketch to Image screenshot

Portrait Studio6

Galaxy AI is enabling everyday users to create professional-grade content, whether they're an amateur photographer or aspiring content creator. Instantly create portraits in a variety of styles such as 3D cartoon or watercolor with Portrait Studio.

  • Take a selfie photo > View the photo in Gallery > Tap Portrait Studio
  • Select a style and create fun variations for your profile photo!

6 Portrait Studio requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Supports JPG, HEIC (HEIF), BMP and PNG files. The background must not be transparent. Editing with Generative Portrait results in a resized photo up to 12MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.

Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Portrait Studio screenshot
Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Portrait Studio screenshot

Live Effect

Give your 2D photos a 3D effect with Live Effect.

  • Open a photo in Gallery > Swipe up (or tap More) to view Details > Select Live Effect
Samsung Galaxy One UI 6.1.1 Live Effect screenshot

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