Samsung starts rolling out One UI 6.0/Android 14 to Galaxy Tab A8،
The Galaxy Tab A8 is Samsung's affordable Android tablet of 2021 and, frankly, it remains one of the best value tablets you can buy in 2024, there's good news for you if you own one!
Samsung has started rolling out the A UI 6.0 software update for the Galaxy Tab A8. This version of One UI (Samsung's operating system for its mobile devices) is based on the latest Android update, which is Android 14, and includes the December 2023 security patch, which means your Galaxy Tab A8 will not only have a bunch of new features, but it will also be more secure once you update it, so be sure to do so as soon as you get the prompt.
There is, however, a small caveat at the moment: the One UI 6.0 update is only available to users residing in India. That said, Samsung tends to be quick with its software updates once launched, so even if you're elsewhere in the world, you won't have to wait too long to get it yourself.
Finally, it's worth mentioning that this is the third Android update for the Galaxy A8, and for three years of software support, this is what we've been waiting for for the Samsung. budget tabletsit may be the last one this generation will get.
Galaxy Tab A8 Android 14/One UI 6.0 Features in a Nutshell
- Notification improvements: Notifications can now be sorted by time and feature brighter icons for easier visibility.
- Lock screen customization: Users can resize and reposition the lock screen clock widget and choose from additional font options.
- Multi-file management gesture: A two-handed gesture allows you to select, drag and drop multiple files/items across various apps and interfaces.
- Improved multitasking: Pop-up windows remain open when you return from the multitasking menu.
- Link to Windows compatibility: The Link to Windows feature now supports the Galaxy Tab A8 (2021), facilitating better integration with Windows 10 or Windows 11 computers.
- Emoji redesign: A new design language for emojis has been introduced.
- Improved sharing experience: Preview images and videos when sharing content from the tablet.
- Weather app improvements: New Weather Insights widget, additional weather information, interactive map view, and improved weather illustrations.
- Gallery app updates: Improved view for Stories, new features in Photo and Video Editor, now called Studio.
- Video player improvements: Improved video playback UI and playback speed controls.
- Calendar app updates: New schedule view and integration with the Reminders application.
- Finder improvements: Long press app icons in app drawer search results for quick actions.
- Improvements to modes and routines: More conditions and actions, as well as customization of the lock screen appearance.
- Smarter Airplane Mode: Remembers Bluetooth preferences when activating airplane mode.
- Battery settings shortcut: Direct entry of battery settings into the Settings app.
How to install One UI 6.0 on Galaxy Tab A8
1. Access settings: Open the Settings app on your Galaxy Tab A8.
2. Access the software update: Scroll down and select “Software Update” from the settings menu.
3. Download and install: Tap “Download and Install” to start the update process. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
*Wait for an update: If you are in a region that has not yet received the update, you may have to wait a few weeks to receive the update notification on your device. Rest assured, the update will arrive.
