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Samsung Galaxy S21 series gets October update; Android 16 for Tab S8 series

Samsung has prepared some new updates for six models. In the case of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, it involves a new security update. In the case of the Galaxy Tab S8 tablets, we see the update to Android 16 with One UI 8.

Samsung Galaxy devices updated with update

Samsung has started updating the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. The three models; the Galaxy S21, S21+ and the S21 Ultra will be updated with the October security update from now on. DroidApp is getting reports from several readers, including Peter and Bram, that the update is available for download. The three devices will get the security patch, including patches from Samsung itself. Judging from the changelog, no other changes or major modifications have been made. However, brands usually take this opportunity to also implement bug fixes and performance improvements.

Samsung Galaxy S21+ menu

There is also an update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series. The three tablets in this series will be updated to Android 16, obviously combined with One UI 8. This will give you access to new features like the Now Bar, new animations in the Samsung Weather app and several other improvements that Android 16 and the skin brings.

If you are able to install the update, you will get a notification on your smartphone or tablet.

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