Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Wi-Fi and LTE models receive One UI 5.0 update based on Android 13: report

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 series is reportedly getting One UI 5.0 update based on Android 13 for its LTE and Wi-Fi versions. One UI 5.0 update for Galaxy Tab A8 Wi-Fi is rolling out in Europe, including Romania , Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, etc. In India, the update is rolling out to the Galaxy Tab A8 LTE model. The LTE version of the tablet is also getting the OS update in several other markets. The update brings new features, a cleaner design, and performance improvements. The Galaxy Tab A8 was launched in India in January 2022 with Android 11 on board.

According to a report by SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Wi-Fi model is currently receiving One UI 5.0 update based on Android 13 in European countries like Romania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Greece, Baltic and Nordic countries, Switzerland, Slovakia, Italy, etc. The latest Galaxy Tab A8 OS update comes with firmware version X205XXU1CVL6 in Europe, according to the report.

Similarly, the Galaxy Tab A8 LTE model in India receives One UI 5.0 with firmware version X205XXU1CVL5. The update is said to bring better performance, a new UI design, slightly redesigned elements in the Settings app, and improved privacy and security. It will also get multitasking capabilities thanks to the new multi-window gestures as well as access to a handy new taskbar.

Users can manually check if the update is available on their Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

Meanwhile, Samsung is planning to release a new Galaxy A series smartphone in the Indian market – the Galaxy A14 (rumored). Although there is no official statement on the exact monikers of the upcoming smartphone, an alleged promotional image of the India-specific variant has been leaked. The tilted image suggests that the Indian variant of the Galaxy A14 could arrive with the models powered by Exynos 1330 SoC and Mediatek Dimensity 700 SoC.

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