Hours after Verizon pinged us with a list of the 13 devices they had updated to Marshmallow in recent months, I get the feeling that they should have waited, because the list has already grown again. This morning, Verizon began pushing an Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update to their variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2.
The update will arrive as software version VRU2BPE1 and Android build MMB29K. Like other Verizon Samsung devices to see Android 6.0.1, the Tab S2 will get access to Google Now on Tap, Doze, and better controls over app permissions. Outside of the standard Marshmallow fare, Samsung is also tossing in new function to the stock email app, animations and collages to the gallery, and a drawing feature in the Memo app.
To check for the update, head into Settings>About device>Software updates>Check for updates.
Verizon and Samsung have been working pretty good at least for me. My Note 5 got marshmallow pretty quickly and now my tab S2 has it. Times are good for this Verizon user.
Suck an egg Samsung… Where the French is Marshmallow for wi-fi version?
Holy Crap, Verizon Tab S2 updated before the WiFi only version? That is a first I have seen.
Annoying thing is the German and NZ wifi versions have had MM for a long time. Not sure why on earth the US version still is on 5.1.1…Also why so many different versions?
Sprint has updated there tab s2 today as well.
I love this tablet. Glad to hear it.
Where the hell is ANY update for my Tab Pro 8.4? I haven’t seen one update since buying it over two years ago.
AFAIK, all of the Tab Pro models, other than the 12.2, are EOL. The Tab Pro 12.2 and Note Pro (wi-fi & LTE) did get Lollipop. The Tab S 8.4 and 10.5 appear to be getting left behind on 5.0.2 as well. Samsung’s tablet support, especially wi-fi tabs, is pitiful.
I’m still on 4.4.2 since day one. It’s a shame. I want to put CM on there, but I just don’t feel like taking the time. The tablet still rocks, it’s just incredibly behind in updates. Should’ve known better when I bought a Samsung tablet.
Glad to see the update out but Samsung took a step back with the Tab S2, IMO. But that’s okay by me, makes me content with my Tab S for longer. I prefer the bigger higher-resolution screen, wider format, bigger battery, etc. Already have Marshmallow with CM13 anyway.
I have both, and I don’t really see any performance issues. The aspect ratio does take some getting used to, but I’m good with it.
I have a Tab S 10.5 32GB wi-fi and I simply love the screen and formfactor. My only complaints are the undersized battery, underpowered SoC and the capacitive buttons are too easy to hit. Even with TW and Samsung’s horrible support, I’d still buy a widescreen Tab S refresh in a minute, especially if it had Type-C.
I’m sure the Tab S2 is a great tablet, I just use my Tab S primarily for videos and comics so the more rectangular AR works better for me. At least now I won’t have the desire to upgrade for a while longer.
Are Samsung and Verizon the good guys now? I don’t understand. What is happening to my tech world! I thought it was Tmo and Nexus I was to “root” (get it!) for?! Someone tell me what to do now?!
Amazing that the Verizon version is getting Marshmallow before the US Samsung WiFi version. WTF