Samsung pushes Android 11 update to Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)

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Samsung is doing great when it comes to newer software updates. Recently, the company has kicked-off Android 11 update for Galaxy M10s and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019). Now the reports suggest that the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) has started receiving One UI 3.1 based Android 11 update. Obviously, the update bags a number of new features, improvements, and fixes. Here you can check everything about Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) Android 11 Update.

The update is available for both vanilla SM-T515 Galaxy Tab A (2019) and SM-T515FN aka the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019). One UI 3.1 based Android 11 Update knocks up the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) with June 2021 monthly security patch. At the time of writing, the update is available in various regions including Asia, Europe, and South Korea. We can expect it will be available to everyone in the coming days.

The update is already live in Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, India, Iraq, Italy, Hungary, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Nordic countries, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Philippines, The UK, The Netherlands, and Vietnam.

In terms of features and changes, the tablet gets features like Private Share, Nearby Share, Samsung Free, Eye Comfort Shield, remove location data, Auto Switch feature, along with some other features. As obvious, users can also access the essential features of Android 11. Here’s the complete changelog you can check before installing the update.

One UI 3.1 Update for Galaxy Tab A (2019) – Changelog

Visual Design

Weโ€™ve refreshed the look and feel of One UI Core 3.1 in lots of ways, big and small, from new, more consistent icons to smarter organization of the quick panel and notifications. Motion is smoother and more natural than ever, with improved animations and haptic feedback for common interactions. And the interface responds to different screen sizes to provide the best experience on any device, whether itโ€™s a phone, foldable, or tablet.

Improved Performance

We optimized One UI Core 3.1 with enhanced dynamic memory allocation, so apps run faster and perform better. Weโ€™ve also restricted background activities to provide better performance and power usage.

Better customization

  • New image categories have been added to Dynamic Lock screen, and you can select up to 5 categories at once.
  • On the Lock screen, you can add a widget to check your usage time.
  • Get an interactive preview when setting a wallpaper.
  • Add a call background to see a picture or video when you make or receive a call.
  • In Samsung Internet, you can reorder and lock tabs.
  • New icons and Lock screen widgets make it easier to find and control your routines.
  • Use Digital Wellbeing with separate personal and work profiles.

Enhanced features

Home screen and Lock screen

  • Add widgets by touching and holding an app on the Home screen.
  • Turn off the screen by double tapping on an empty space on the Home or Lock screen. (Set it up in Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures.)
  • On the Lock screen, tap the clock area to see widgets like calendar, weather, and music.

Calls and chats

  • See conversations separately in the notification panel. Works with Messages and your favorite chat apps.
  • Easily remove duplicate contacts stored in the same account in Contacts. The storage period for deleted contacts has been extended from 15 days to 30 days.
  • Added the ability to edit multiple linked contacts from a single screen.
  • Added Trash in Messages so that recently deleted messages are stored for 30 days.

Pictures and videos

  • Take pictures quicker with improved auto focus and auto exposure.
  • View, edit, and share pictures and videos more easily from Gallery.
  • Find pictures and videos quicker with new search features and categories in Gallery.
  • Revert edited pictures to their original versions at any time, even after theyโ€™re saved, so you never lose a shot.

Settings

  • Settings has a new simpler look and feel. Your Samsung account is shown at the top, and Home screen settings are now easier to access.
  • Find the settings you need more easily with new Search features. Youโ€™ll get better results for synonyms and common misspellings, and you can tap on tags to see groups of related settings.
  • Quick settings buttons have been reduced to provide only the most commonly used features. You can also add buttons to create your own customized quick panel.

Samsung Keyboard

  • Increased the number of input languages to 370.
  • Made it easier to paste copied images and verification codes from text messages.
  • Added emoji and sticker suggestions when you enter a text-based emoticon.
  • Improved the keyboard layout to provide a larger space bar when entering web and email addresses.
  • Reorganized Keyboard settings so itโ€™s easier to access frequently used settings.

Productivity

Maintain a healthy balance between work and life by minimizing repetitive and complicated tasks and handling them efficiently.

  • In Internet, you can hide the status and navigation bars for a more immersive experience and quickly translate webpages.
  • Youโ€™ll be prompted to block websites that send too many pop-ups or notifications.
  • You can browse and select cloud drive files from the file selection screen in My Files.
  • You can now delete cache files in My Files to easily free up storage space.
  • Events with the same start time are displayed together in the month and list views in Calendar.
  • Open the touch pad from the navigation bar on your phone or tablet.

Easy media and device control

Media and device control is easier with the improved media panel in notifications. You can see recently used media apps and quickly change the playback device. You can also check Android Auto settings in the Advanced features menu in Settings.

Identify and improve your daily habits

Improved Digital Wellbeing features make it easy to check how youโ€™re using your phone or tablet and help you form good digital habits. Check your usage while driving or see weekly changes in your screen time by function at a glance through upgraded weekly reports.

Accessibility for everyone

One UI Core 3.1 recommends useful accessibility features for you based on your usage. The improved Accessibility shortcut makes accessibility features easier to start and use. You can use the Speak keyboard input aloud feature to get voice feedback of your typing even when TalkBack is turned off.

Stronger privacy protection

You can now let an app access to your microphone, camera, or location just one time. Any permissions that an app hasnโ€™t used in a while will be automatically revoked. You can no longer give apps permission to always see your location in the regular permission popup. To let apps access your location when theyโ€™re not in use, you need to go to the location permission page for the app in Settings.

Calendar

  • Extract the date and address from the event title and recommend automatic registration.
  • Receive notifications from SmartThings devices that also have specified schedule notifications.

Camera

  • Camera function such as image quality improvement when zoomed in low light have been improved.

Display

  • Eye comfort shield function has been added.

Buds Auto Switching

  • Support Buds auto switching between Galaxy phone and tablet.

Share Sheet

  • It is now possible to protect your privacy by deleting the location information of previously taken photos before sharing or posting them on social media.

Social Platform

  • Synchronize valid links created on devices with the same registered Samsung account.
  • The use of social media services has been simplified. It is possible to share profiles, photos, notes, schedules, and more with friends simply by logging in to your Samsung account.

Additional Improvements

  • In Clock, you can hear the time and preset name of the alarm read aloud when an alarm rings.
  • Some apps will need to be updated separately after the One UI 3.1 update.
  • You can no longer use Wi-Fi Direct to send files to other devices. You can use Nearby Share instead. You can still receive files using Wi-Fi Direct.
  • You can no longer connect to Chromecast using Smart View. You can use Google Home instead.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) Android 11 Update

The Galaxy Tab A 1.0 (2019) users can now upgrade their device to the Android 11 update. As for now, it is rolling in phase so the time for the update can vary for users. You can also check the update manually, as sometimes OTA notification does not arrive. You can check it by going to the Settings > Software Updates to check the latest updates.

But if you canโ€™t wait for the update to arrive over the air, then you can also manually install the update using firmware. You can download the firmware from Frija tool, SamFirm toolSamsung Firmware Downloader. If you are using one of the tools then enter your model and country code and download the firmware. Once downloaded, you can flash the firmware using Odin Tool. Then flash the Firmware on your device. If you want to do so, then I recommend you take a backup prior to diving into the process. Thatโ€™s it.

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Haneet is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of YTECHB. He has a huge passion for tinkering with latest smartphones, wearables, smart home devices, smart TVs, and more. As an avid Apple Ecosystem user, he loves customizing his iPhone and iPad to suit his needs. For tips, you can connect Haneet at haneetsingh@outlook.com In 2019, Haneet and the YTECHB team exclusively shared the wallpapers of iPhone 11 right before the launch event. In 2020, Haneet alongside his team members shared exclusive renders and official photos of two Samsung Galaxy smartphones - the Galaxy M11, and Galaxy M21. Later, the YTECHB team leaks information about Motorola's feature phones and Razr 3. In the last few months, our team shared Galaxy S24 Ultra leaks and more. You may come across with our work getting mentioned in The Times of India, India Today, Hindustan Times, NDTV, TechRadar, Digital Trends, Yahoo News, GSMArena, Android Authority, Android Central, Android Headlines, SamMobile, XDA, 9to5Google, and many other publications. He works across news, updates, features, guides, and more. If YTECHB writes about it, you can expect him to be involved in some way.

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