topic Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813? in Tablets

Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

cliff-g — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:13:47 GMT

I have a Tab S2 and am starting to get some apps say I need to update them. But I can't as the updated apps don't support as far back as Android 7. So how do I update to 8 or higher? The Settings check for updates manually just says I am on the latest version. The Samsung support chat person said the device is scheduled for update but can give no timescale. I also can't quite believe when my phone is nagging me to go to 11 that this tablet is stuck on 7. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks. #android7 #update

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

Pugs1957 — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:41:56 GMT

It's quite an old tablet. There haven't been any updates for years and won't be any further ones. I still use mine,it's a great tablet.

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

cliff-g — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:45:32 GMT

Doesn't feel that old! Must check when I bought it, but istr 3 years. So not really very happy that it's obsoleting itself already.

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

cliff-g — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:47:19 GMT

Also, the official Samsung chat gave wrong info.

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

AndrewL — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:58:37 GMT

@cliff-g: I'm sorry to hear of your disappointment. The Galaxy Tab S2 launched in 2015 on Android 5.0.1, and can be updated to Android 7, but there are no plans for further Android versions to made available for this model. I understand that this isn't ideal, however typically our phones and tablets will receive software updates for around 2 years from the release date.

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

cliff-g — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:00:06 GMT

23 August 2018

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

cliff-g — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:03:58 GMT

Andrew, thank you for the information. I thought that was probably the case but was unable to find any credible info elsewhere, including the Samsung chat. Have to consider what to do next. If too many apps become unsupported on 7, it's not a great encouragement to buy another!

Re: Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

Pugs1957 — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:35:22 GMT

It had passed its sell by date when you bought it, in technology term a 3 year old device is ancient I got mine at launch. Battery is good, still works fine which is testament to how well these devices are made.

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

cliff-g — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:49:37 GMT

All that may be true and a fact of modern life, but still pretty galling. My wife's iPad actually IS ancient (6+ years) but still gets happily updated

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

rdf- — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:19:45 GMT

Agreed, what gooid is it if it is 2-3 years old, still has good battery life and still would work fine if the OS could be updated for 4-5 years? Basically samsung is saying that you need to spend $1000+ on their device every 2 -3 years if you want it to work with today's apps. Remember to choose the more costly approach. You should buy a newly released device, not last years model, when it first comes out because the clock is already ticking on the OS. I do like my tab but really? Only two years? How about charging me $50 a year for the next 5 years to keep it current? I'd pay that.

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

Doladeus — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:13:02 GMT

It's so disappointing that Samung particate in this planned obsescence of devices. The updates in more recent versions of Android are minor evolutions and not even noticeable or aprecisted by most users.

For most people, buying a new device really isn't an upgrade, it's just an enforced purchase to have a device equivalent to what they already had. And if it wasnt for security holes appearing and apps no longer being updated or supported they'd keep what they had.

It's a shame Samsung doesn't understand sustainability or employ a high calibre of software professionals to allow perfectly capable devices to avoid being consigned to garbage.

When I'm forced to replace, will I buy another samsung? 🤣

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

Mr A — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:15:21 GMT

In other words you want people to toss their Samsung phones and tablets in a landfill after 2 years use? Not acceptable!

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

MichaelM3 — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:48:35 GMT

I'm now receiving all these new account app alerts saying that they will no longer be accessible to me in early 2022 if I do not have a mimium 8 operating system.

This Tab S2 may well be the best tech device I have ever owned, and it still works perfectly after 5 years. Are we going to be forced to spend $$$$ on a new machine???

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

Mariok7 — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 09:26:09 GMT

I bough this tablet (new for around 500$cad)april 2018.
Now some apps cant be install with Android 7
It means that i should change it if i want to use these apps
Our kids used an old cell Phone (S7 2016) with Android 8
Ask me with tablet i will buy
Samsung ????

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

dsa42 — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:40:44 GMT

How would you like it if you purchased a car, and then 2 years later nothing worked on it? This is totally ridiculous to have a two year lifespan for a tablet.

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

dsa42 — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:42:19 GMT

I agree. I guess I'll look at an iPad

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Deldol — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:15:54 GMT

I completely agree. I'm on BT Broadband in the UK and they have just changed their Virus Protect add-on from McAfee to Norton. I have uninstalled the McAfee app and tried to install the new Norton app only to find it only runs on Android 8 and above. So I'm paying for BT Virus Protect in my broadband charge and can't use it. My Tab S2 is only just over 5 years old. I've got another issue with Samsung over a warranty repair on my phone so I won't be buying any Samsung product in future, despite spending thousands of pounds on their products up to now.

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

FC360 — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 20:08:17 GMT

Yeah the support length is a big issue with android, 2 years of updates is not enough but unfortunately it's on par with other mobile operating systems. It's a shame there isn't a dedicated android tablet OS as that would probably get longer support as windows gets 10 years and ipad os so far has been 3 years, 6 if you include the ipads that originally shipped with ios then updated to ipad os.

There's always a way around it though however it's somewhat of a grey area and I'm not sure how Samsung feels about it being done on old unsupported devices.

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

Tonn — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 16:59:04 GMT

Look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPA4QBTlIQU

and here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-tutorial-howto-samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-stock-to-android-10.4206561/

Re: Can I update from Android 7 on my Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813?

Frustrated1964 — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:24:09 GMT

So, perfectly functional unit, but Samsung forces it to be obsolete.... Apps will not work it it now. Apps i use a lot

This is horse *****! Should be criminal.

Moved to Samsung because i hate ipad. I guess Samsung is also corrupt greedy ***** too?