Android Lollipop OS update live for AT&T-driven Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 in US: How to download manually

Google's Android 5.0 (Lollipop) OS update is now live for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 users, who have subscribed to its wireless network services in the US, AT&T has announced.

The announcement, quoted by Android Police, states that users of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (bearing model number SM-T707A) can check out for Android Lollipop via automatic OTA notifications.

The build number of AT&T's latest OS update rollout is LRX22G.T707AUCU1BOE4 and the software is available in the form of a 1147MB sized file.

AT&T-driven Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 users can check their smartphones regularly for Android Lollipop, and let us know the latest rollout status, in the comments section below.

New enhancements offered by Android Lollipop to AT&T Galaxy Tab S users:

• Material Design: Material Design offers fluid animations, vivid coloured themes and 3D-views.

• Improved Lockscreen: Shortcuts for both Phone and Camera are provided, along with Material Design-inspired notifications.

• Touchwiz: Brighter look and feel, bold colours, fluid animation inspired by Material Design.

• Floating Action Button: Floating action buttons provide easy access to the app's most important features, for tasks such as adding a new contact or favourite, or composing a text message.

• Interruptions: Priority notifications such as events and reminders, phone calls, and messages can be set up to sound or vibrate while all other notifications are muted.

• Recents: Easy access to your Chrome tabs right from the Recent apps page. Multi-window icons for ease of use during multi-tasking.

• Battery Saver: A battery saver feature that extends device use by up to 90 minutes.

• 'OK Google' voice command: Talk to Google on the go to get quick answers, send a text, get directions and more.

• Connectivity: Improved network selection logic so that your device connects only if there is a verified internet connection on Wi-Fi.

• Security: SELinux enforcing for all applications provides better protection against vulnerabilities and malware. Android Smart Lock can be used to secure the phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like a wearable or even the user's car.

How to manually search for and download Android Lollipop OS update:

Apart from being available via OTA, the latest Android Lollipop firmware upgrade can also be got by initiating a manual search:

• Connect to a Wi-Fi network
• Tap Settings
• Tap the General tab
• Tap About device
• Tap Software update
• Tap Check for Updates, and then follow on-screen prompts

Verification of update build

• Tap Menu > Settings > General > About device
• The following information is displayed:

• Software Version: 5.0.2
• Baseband Version: T707AUCU1BOE4
• Kernel Version: 3.4.39-4973971
• Build#: LRX22G.T707AUCU1BOE4
• File Size: 1147MB

After completion of the above processes, follow the on-screen instructions to install the Android Lollipop OS update.

Currently, AT&T-driven Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 slates are driven by the now outdated Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) operating system.

Google's Android 5.0 (Lollipop) OS update is now live for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 users, who have subscribed to its wireless network services in the US, AT&T has announced.

The announcement, quoted by Android Police, states that users of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (bearing model number SM-T707A) can check out for Android Lollipop via automatic OTA notifications.