Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 has two variants running on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. (Photo : YouTube/ The Verge)
Android Nougat update release for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is looming as a similar device running on the latest OS has been spotted in a benchmark database. This could mean that Samsung is about to eventually offer the most recent Android version to those who won the tablet.
According to Phone Arena, the Galaxy Tab S2 recently visited Wi-Fi alliance, the organization responsible for certifying Wi-Fi products. The newsworthy part of it is that the Tab which received certification ran on Android 7.0 Nougat.
Notably, the Wi-Fi alliance has already certified six Galaxy Tab S2 variants, all running on Android Nougat. The six models include SM-T817 (international), SM-T817R4 (U.S. Cellular), SM-T817A (AT&T), SM-T817P (Sprint), SM-T817T (T-Mobile), SM-T817W (Canada), and SM-T817V (Verizon Wireless).
Passing the Wi-Fi certification means that the Galaxy Tab S2 is one step closer to getting a final Android Nougat update. Unfortunately, Android 7.0 Nougat may turn out to be the last OS update the tablet receives from Samsung.
Unlocked units are the most likely ones first to receive the updates, after which carrier-branded versions will follow. 2015 and regular Galaxy Tab S2 models are expected to receive the software versions coded as MMB29M.T818VVRU1AQA3 and MMB29K.T817VVRS2BPL1 respectively.
The Android Nougat update will also arrive at other Samsung Galaxy devices including Galaxy S7, the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy Note 5, and the Galaxy Note 4. Each Galaxy Nougat update will be different although there are major features expected to remain the same across the board.
If Samsung Galaxy users are not familiar with Android Nougat features, they can have a look at Samsung's Android Nougat guide at Sam Mobile. The guide outlines the variances between Nougat and Marshmallow.
It also explains the changes in detail, which might help users prepare for the alterations that come with the upgrades. The major thing is that Samsung Nougat updates will roll out with a January security update onboard.
In the United States, T-Mobile users can expect Nougat updates for their Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, and Galaxy S7 Edge. Watch the clip below for a complete list of Samsung devices receiving the update:
