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Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 Updates

  • Published: July 1, 2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Wi-Fi only) software update is available over the air. Your already powerful Galaxy Tab will get even better—here’s a look at the new features and enhancements. Don't forget to check back for information on the latest software updates.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Wi-Fi only) software update is available over the air. Your already powerful Galaxy Tab will get even better—here’s a look at the new features and enhancements available with the upgrade to Android 3.2. Don't forget to check back for information on the latest software updates.

Explore the Features & Enhancements

> How to Check for Software Updates
NEW! AllShare™
NEW! DivX Certified®
NEW! Zoom Capability for Fixed-Sized Apps
Premium Video/Movie Content
Books/E-Reading
Samsung TouchWiz™ User Interface
Apps Preloaded

Enterprise Solutions and Services
Samsung Kies 2.0
Swype
Mobile Printing
FindMyMobile
Samsung Hubs
More Accessories Available
 

How to Check for Software Updates

To receive notifications regarding software updates, you'll need to set up a Samsung account on your device. This will allow us to notify you of an update on your device when an update is available.



For help with receiving the latest software updates and performing an upgrade, check out these step-by-step instructions or visit Samsung Support.

Test drive the Galaxy Tab 10.1 with our online emulator.

AllShare

Wirelessly stream your movies, music and photos from your tablet to your Smart TV, PC and to other DLNA Certified® devices.* Samsung AllShare seamlessly puts your music, memories and videos in harmony.

DivX Certified

To enjoy high-quality DivX video, no file conversion needed, consumers can load their video libraries in the DivX format and then watch their movies anywhere they want.

Zoom Capability for Fixed-Sized Apps

Android 3.2 introduces a new compatibility zoom mode that gives users a new way to view fixed-sized apps on larger devices. The new mode provides a pixel-scaled alternative to the standard UI stretching for apps that are not designed/optimized for tablets. The new mode is accessible to users from a menu icon in the system bar, for apps that need compatibility support.

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If you skipped the first software update, check out the additional features you will get this time around.

Premium Video/Movie Content

Get the latest entertainment content on your Galaxy Tab with Samsung Media Hub and Google Movies.

Samsung Media Hub gives you access to more than 5,000 movies and TV shows. You pay once and can share the content across five Media Hub-enabled devices, including tablets and smartphones. With Smart Show, you can even connect your tablet to your TV via an HDMI dongle so you can enjoy your Media Hub content on any HDTV. Plus there’s no need to wait for the content to download completely, you can instantly enjoy a diverse selection of movies and TV shows within minutes of starting the download.

With the preloaded Google Videos app, you have the ability to rent thousands of movies, starting at $1.99, and download them to your device.

Books/E-Reading

Enjoy access to a diverse selection of books, magazines and newspapers:

  • Amazon Kindle: This preloaded app gives you access to the Kindle Store, which contains the largest selection of the books people want to read, including New York Times bestsellers. You’ll also find free sample books and chapters as well as free popular classics.
  • Google Books: With this preloaded app you’ll find free out-of-trademark books such as Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Alice in Wonderland and Pride & Prejudice. Thousands of books are available for purchase via Google Play™.

Samsung TouchWiz® User Interface

Delivering superior multi-tasking and enhanced user interaction and navigation, Samsung TouchWiz creates a more visual, fluid and intuitive computing experience with these features:

  • Live Panel: Features a magazine-like widget view to get immediate access to weather, social updates, email, news, etc., right on the home screen. Its visual layout is completely customizable so you get relevant information delivered to you instantly
  • Mini Apps Tray: Get easy access to commonly used applications—Task Manager, Calendar, World Clock, Pen Memo, Calculator, Music—which overlay on current activity for powerful multi-tasking
  • Clipboard: Advanced copy-paste functionality allows you to store photos, web pages, YouTube links, etc. on the clipboard for easy sharing by email and social updates
  • Indicator Quick Panel: Quickly toggle on/off Wi-Fi, notifications, sound, brightness and settings.

Apps Preloaded

Take advantage of the most popular applications, already preloaded on your device:

Amazon Music Cloud Player: Upload your music in the cloud and access it from any device



Amazon Kindle: Get access to about a million Kindle books



Words with Friends: Have fun with one of the most popular social games from Zynga



Enterprise Solutions and Services

  • Full support for Exchange ActiveSync version 14
  • On device encryption
  • Cisco VPN (Virtual Private Network)
  • Sybase MDM (Mobile Device Management)
  • Cisco WebEx mobile conference solution for meetings on the go

Samsung Kies 2.0

Galaxy Tab 10.1 users will also gain greater file sharing capabilities through Samsung Kies 2.0 with support for both PC and Macs. Samsung Kies 2.0 includes the following user benefits:

  • Better Device Management: PIMS and multimedia data sync, firmware upgrades with file backup and wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Powerful Multimedia Support: Integrated library for storing mass data and complex content files
  • Faster Performance: Quick and seamless installation of Samsung Kies 2.0 delivers immediate access to file transfer process

Learn more about Samsung Kies 2.0.

Swype

This enhanced, tablet-optimized typing application includes features such as ability to resize keyboard, move virtual keyboard anywhere on the screen and of course, type faster by swyping instead

Mobile Printing

Printing documents and pictures just got easier. This functionality allows you to print wirelessly to any compatible printer.

FindMyMobile

Can’t find your device? This app gives you the ability to search for it. Here's a look at a few of the great features this app offers:

  • Find lost device on a map, and track it as it moves on a map
  • Remotely lock your device to prevent unauthorized access
  • Wipe out personal information stored on your device

How to track your device:

1. On your Tab, go to Settings >> Location and Security >> Remote Controls >> check the selection box.
2. Trace your devices at samsungdive.com, log in with your Samsung Account.

Samsung Hubs

Get access to your favorite books, music and social content:

Media Hub: Access to thousands of movies and next-day TV shows



Social Hub: Aggregates email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections into a single interface


More Accessories Available

Enhance your storage and connectivity options with a variety of accessories, including a USB/SD Connection Kit, SD Card Adapter and HDTV Adapter.

*Samsung LinkStick required for wireless access.
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