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Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) now receiving Android 7.0 Nougat

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Last updated: May 11th, 2017 at 09:22 UTC+02:00

Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the much-anticipated Android 7.0 update for the LTE-enabled and Wi-Fi-only variants of the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) in the United States. The upgrade transports all of the new features you'd expect to find baked into Nougat, as well as a slew of additional bug fixes and stability improvements.

The full changelog can be seen below:

  • OS upgrade – Android 7.0 Nougat
  • Provides new UX and various performance modes
  • Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
  • Improved usability of the Multi window
  • Addition of the Samsung pass feature
  • Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

If you’d like to see if the OTA is ready for your device, navigate into Settings » About Device » Download Updates Manually. Alternatively, you can wait until you receive a push notification instructing you to download the firmware, but that could take a little bit longer. Once installed, be sure to check out our tips to find out how to get the most out of Nougat.

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