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    Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 gets Android 6.0.1 in the UK

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    Last updated: May 3rd, 2016 at 09:53 UTC+02:00

    After releasing Android Marshmallow last week to the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (SM-T815) in Germany, Samsung has started rolling out Android 6.0.1 to the Wi-Fi only variant of the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 (SM-T710) in the UK.

    The latest update with firmware version T710XXU2CPD9 brings the April security patch to the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0. You can check for the update manually by heading into the Settings » About device » Software update menu on your Galaxy Tab S2 8.0. Alternatively, you can download the update from our dedicated firmware section.

    Android 6.0.1 brings granular app permissions, Google Now on Tap, 200 new emojis, a slightly updated user interface, customizable lock screen shortcuts, multi-user mode, and support for stock Android's Nexus Imprint APIs for faster fingerprint unlocking to the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0.

    Firmware Details:

    Model SM-T710 
    Model name GALAXY Tab S2
    Country United Kingdom
    Version Android 6.0.1
    Changelist 0
    Build date N/A
    Product code BTU
    PDA T710XXU2CPD9
    CSC T710BTU2CPD9
    Source Firmware Android 6.0Galaxy Tab S2Galaxy Tab S2 8.0Marshmallow

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