Use this page to identify software versions for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 as well as details on recent software updates.
On this page:
Identify the device's current software version
Android version 7.0 / Baseband version T818TUVS4BSG3
- From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
- Tap Settings.
- Scroll down to System and then tap About device.
- Read the baseband version on the phone.
- Review the information in the Review software version details section below.
Android version 6.0.1 / Baseband version T818TUVU1BQJ3
- From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
- Tap Settings.
- Scroll down to System and then tap About device.
- Read the baseband version on the phone.
- Review the information in the Review software version details section below.
VERSION | RELEASE DATE | ENHANCEMENTS | STATUS |
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Android 7.0 Baseband version: T818TUVS4BSG3 |
July 27, 2019 | Android security updates Various software improvements |
Available July 27, 2019 If customers devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
Android 7.0 Baseband version: T818TUVS3BSA1 |
February 3, 2019 | Android security updates Various software improvements |
Available February 3, 2019 |
Android 7.0 Baseband version: T818TUVS3BRG2 |
August 1, 2018 | Android security updates Various software improvements |
Available August 1, 2018 If Customers devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
Android 7.0 Baseband version: T818TUVS2BRE1 |
May 19, 2018 | Android security updates Various software improvements |
Available May 19, 2018 |
Android 7.0 Baseband version: T818TUVS1BRA4 |
February 1, 2018 | Android security updates Various software improvements |
Available February 1, 2018 |
Android version 7.0 Baseband version: T818TUVU1BQJ3 |
November 2, 2017 | Android security updates | Available November 2, 2017 |
Android version 7.0 Baseband version T817TUVU2BQE2 |
June 5, 2017 |
Android N 7.0 update |
Available June 5, 2017 |
Android version 6.0.1 Baseband version T818TUVS1AQA2 |
February 24, 2017 |
Android Security updates |
Available February 24, 2017 |
Android version 6.0.1 Baseband version T817TUVS2BPL1 |
January 23, 2017 |
Android Security updates |
Available January 23, 2017 |
Android version 6.0.1 Baseband version T817TUVU2BPF1 |
July 18, 2016 |
Android 6.0 update |
Available July 18, 2016 |
Android version 5.1.1 Baseband version T817TUVS2APB1 |
February 29, 2016 |
Google Security updates |
Available February 29, 2016 |
Android version 5.1.1 Baseband version T817TUVS2AOL1 |
January 11, 2016 |
Google Security updates |
Available January 11, 2016 |
Android version 5.1.1 |
September 3, 2015 |
Launch software |
Available September 3, 2015 |
Determine update requirements
Customers devices must meet the following requirements to update their software to the most current version:
- 50% or higher battery life
- Data connection
- File size: 46.42 MB
Update software versions
Update automatically over the air (OTA) for the most recent software version
- From the Home screen, tap Apps.
- Tap Settings.
- Select the General tab.
- Tap About device.
- Tap OK.
- Tap Start.
- A restart message will appear, tap OK.
Update from a computer
- Download and install Samsung Smart Switch that is compatible with your computer from http://www.samsung.com/us/support/smart-switch-support/#!/
- Connect the cable to a compatible USB port on your computer.
- Connect the other end of the cable to your mobile device.
- Allow your computer to install any required drivers for your device. This process may take a few minutes.
- Open Smart Switch on your computer, and allow it to make the connection.
- If a software update is available for your device, Smart Switch will automatically prompt you to update. At any time, you can click Update.
- Click Update to begin downloading the necessary files.
- Click OK to proceed.
Issues after updating
If you experience issues after updating to the latest software version, follow these steps:
- Wipe your cache partition to make sure that all system files on your device are put back in order.
- Turn off the device.
- Press and hold the Volume Up key and the Home key, then press and hold the Power key.
- When the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 logo screen displays, release all three keys, then press and quickly release the Power key
- 'Installing system update' will show for about 30 - 60 seconds, then a 'No command' Android will appear before showing the Android system recovery menu options.
- Press the Volume down key several times key to highlight 'wipe cache partition.'
- Press Power button to select.
- When the wipe is complete, 'Reboot system now' is highlighted.
- Press the Power key to restart the device.
- If wiping the cache partition does not work, you may need to perform a master reset.
- Back up data on the internal memory.
- From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
- Tap Settings.
- Scroll to 'Personal,' then tap Backup and reset.
- If desired, tap Back up my data to move the slider to ON or OFF.
- If desired, tap Restore to move the slider to ON or OFF.
- Tap Factory data reset.
- Tap Reset device.
- If you have screen lock turned on, enter your PIN or password.
- Tap Continue.
- Tap Delete all.