Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 tablets on T-Mobile getting Android Lollipop update in US: How to download and install
Owners of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S 10.5 tablets, who have subscribed to T-Mobile's wireless network services in the US, should check for the Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop) OS update which is now active and rolling out across T-Mobile's networks across the states.
Officially announcing the latest firmware rollout, T-Mobile has stated that its Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (T807) users can check out for Android Lollipop software bearing version number T807TUVU1BOE1.
Hence, T-Mobile-driven Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 users can check their devices for new automatic over-the-air (OTA) notifications and let us know the rollout status of Lollipop for respective devices, in our comments section below.
Prior to the latest rollout, Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 users subscribed to AT&T in the US were seeded the Android Lollipop firmware upgrade.
What's new with Lollipop, for T-Mobile-driven Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 tablets:
Carrier-specific enhancements: NA
General list of enhancements brought along by Lollipop:
- Material Design UI: 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, 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 means even better protection against vulnerabilities and malware. The Android Smart Lock secures your phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like your wearable or even your car
How to manually search-for and download/install Android Lollipop OS update:
Android Lollipop firmware are generally available automatically via OTA, but these can also be manually searched-for, downloaded and installed as follows:
- From the Home screen, tap Apps
- Select Settings
- Select the General tab
- Tap About device
- Tap OK
- Select Start
- A restart message will appear, choose OK
Updating Lollipop update via Samsung Kies software, using a computer:
Installing Samsung Kies
- Download the most recent version of Kies by visiting the official Samsung Kies website
- Double click the Kies file. The program will self extract, so no action is required
- Select the desired Language and Location, then click Next
- Read the licence agreement, check the box for "I accept" and click Next
- Kies will begin the installation. No action is required
- When the process is complete, click Finish
Preparing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S
- From the home screen, press the Menu key
- Tap Settings
- Tap Developer options, if available. If not available, skip to step 7
- Tap Ok
- Tap USB Debugging
- Tap the Home key to exit the settings menu
- Insert the USB data cable into the phone and then into an available port on the computer
- Select media device (MTP) at the phone prompt. The PC should recognise several devices and begin installation. This is normal and may take a few minutes. Unplug the data cable when completed
Updating the Samsung Galaxy Tab S
- Open the Samsung Kies application
- Allow the application to detect the device and display an available update notification
- Follow the on screen prompts to complete the update.
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