Samsung currently offers the longest software support on Android smartphones and tablets spread across all price segments. Last year, the company pledged to support its devices for up to 5 years.

However, prior models were limited to 4 years. A few such phones and tablets have now reached the end of their official software support.

According to GalaxyClub (via SamMobile), Samsung has ended software support for the following devices.

• Galaxy A10
• Galaxy A20
• Galaxy A40
• Galaxy Tab S5e
• Galaxy Tab A 10.1
• Galaxy Tab A with S Pen

These products will work just fine without software support

All of these handsets and tablets were released in or before April 2019. The Galaxy A10 and Galaxy A40 are on March 2023 security patch. Whereas, the Galaxy A20 is stuck with the December 2023 update.

These products will continue to work despite their software support has been suspended. They currently boot Android 11, which can run almost all the apps available on the Google Play Store.

Perhaps, the only issues you could face on these devices are performance and battery-related. Though the latter can be fixed with a replacement, the former cannot.

Further, none of them have 5G connectivity. So that could be one more reason to upgrade to a newer phone if you have coverage for the latest-gen mobile networks in your city.

Having said that, a lot more Samsung Galaxy-branded handsets and tablet will see their software support end in the coming months.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S5e in early 2019. This one-of-a-kind mid-range Android tablet from the South Korean tech giant is now receiving a new system update. The latest One UI software for the slate brings features from the Galaxy Z Fold3.

Ever since Samsung released the Galaxy Fold, it has been introducing new features for the tablet form factor. Almost all of these features are now also available on the flagship Galaxy Tab S series.

However, it is surprising to learn that Samsung is rolling out the latest features from Galaxy Z Fold3 to Galaxy Tab S5e. For those unaware, this mid-range tablet has almost reached the end of its software support.

Since the device has received two major system updates in the form of One UI 2.x (Android 10) and One UI 3.x (Android 11), it is now limited to biannual security updates.

But out of the blue, Samsung is now delivering new features from One UI 3.1.1 found on the new and older foldable smartphones without bumping up the version of One UI. According to GalaxyClub, the official changelog for the new OTA update mentions features like Multi-window, Edge-window, and Labs section.

These features help a lot in multi-tasking and productivity. As a result, existing users of Galaxy Tab S5e need not upgrade to a newer Galaxy S series tablet to experience the new software.

The One UI 3.1.1 features for the Galaxy Tab S5e arrive with firmware version T20XXU2DUJ1, which is being rolled out in batches around the world.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S5e in early 2019. The tablet debuted with One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was later updated to Android 10-based One UI 2.x last year. Now, it has started receiving its last major system update in the form of One UI 3.1 (Android 11).

Samsung has been rolling out Android 11 (One UI 3.x) update to eligible smartphones and tablets since December. Within a few months, the company has delivered the Android 11 to most of the devices.

Only a few products are left to be updated, like the Galaxy Tab S5e, which has now begun to get it as well. According to SamMobile, the One UI 3.1 update for this tablet is currently live in Russia and the UK with firmware version T72XXXU2DUD1.

Like any other OTA update, it is being pushed in batches. Therefore, it could take time to reach every unit. Also, apart from the above-mentioned two countries, the update should also hit other countries in the coming days.

Users of this tablet can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has received the update.

That said, although Android 11 is the last major system update for the Galaxy Tab S5e, it should receive security updates till 2023.

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TWRP – Team Win Recovery Project keeps adding support for new Android devices after regular intervals. In the latest update, TWRP has added a slew of new smartphones into the compatibility list. The official TWRP support brings stable features which work without any issue on compatible smartphones. The official TWRP build also promises regular support and updates.

The new TWRP official build opens doors for Asus Zenfone 6, Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, Moto G7, Galaxy Note 8 (Snapdragon) and BQ Aquaris M10 4G to flash custom ROMs and kernels.  It was earlier limited for these devices to flash anything as the custom recovery is a must before tweaking anything.

The custom recoveries also facilitate easy backups for mobile devices. A user can easily restore the backup if the phone stalls at any point. The compatibility will further boost the third-party development of these devices. It can result in more advanced ROMs, Mods and Kernels.

If you’re looking to flash the TWRP on any of the devices mentioned above, then make sure to download the TWRP recovery of the particular device. Otherwise, your device may brick.

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Samsung India’s website has two new listings for Galaxy Tab S5e and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablets. The Tab S5e is a mid-range tablet whereas the Tab A 10.1 is packed with weaker specs. These tablets have arrived with respective starting prices of Rs. 35,999 (~$517) and Rs. 14,999 (~$215).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Specifications and Price

The Galaxy Tab S5e houses a 10.5-inch S-AMOLEDD display with support for quad HD resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 670 chipset is present under the hood of the device with 4 GB of RAM.

The tablet features a 7,040mAh battery with support for 18W rapid charging. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. The One UI based Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the tablet. It has a microSD card slot for expanding its storage.

The Tab S5e is fitted with a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and 4K video shooting capabilities. On the frontside of the tablet is an 8-megapixel camera. The tablet features AKG and Harman tuned quad speaker system. The connectivity features available on the device include Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is also available on the Tab S5e.

The Wi-Fi only Tab S5e is priced at Rs. 35,999 (~$517). Its LTE variant carries a price tag of Rs. 39,999 (~$574). It can be availed in colors like Black, Gold and Silver.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Specifications and Price

The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 house a smaller 10.1-inch IPS LCD display that offers full HD+ resolution. The Exynos 7904 chipset is present under the hood of the device along with 2 GB of RAM. The One UI based Android 9 Pie comes loaded on the device. For storage, it has a built-in capacity of 32 GB and a microSD card slot.

For photography, the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 has a rear camera of 8-megapixel and a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The tablet is packed with a 6,150mAh battery. Dolby Atmos powered triple speakers are also available on the device. It also features a USB-C port and Bluetooth 5.0 support.

The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Wi-Fi only version is priced at Rs. 14,999 (~$215). The LTE variant of the tablet can be bought for Rs. 19,999 (~$287). Its color variants are Black, Gold and Silver.

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Samsung‘s big event is scheduled for February 20 but the Korean giant has already announced a number of products ahead of the launch. We guess it is to prevent next week’s product launch from being too crowded. Today, it announced the Galaxy Tab S5e and the Galaxy Tab A (2019) which are pretty interesting devices.

Galaxy Tab S5e

Don’t be fooled by the name, the Galaxy Tab S5e isn’t as powerful as the Galaxy Tab S4 which is currently Samsung’s most powerful tablet at the moment but it does pack some punch too. And of course, the name hints at the arrival of the Galaxy Tab S5 in the future.

The tablet has an aluminum body and comes in black, gold, and silver. It measures 245 x 160 x 5.5 mm and weighs 400g making it Samsung’s lightest and slimmest tablet till date. However, that slim profile means the audio jack gets to go.

The Galaxy Tab S5e has a 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 Super AMOLED display with slim bezels. It is powered by a Snapdragon 670 processor with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of expandable storage (512GB max.).

It has a 13MP primary camera on its back and an 8MP selfie camera. There is Dolby Atmos which is integrated with AKG-tuned quad speakers. Samsung says the speakers have auto rotate stereo technology that automatically determines if you are holding the tablet in portrait or landscape mode.

The Tab S5e runs Android 9 Pie out of the box with One UI on top. There is Bixby 2.0 so you can use it as a hub to control your smart home devices. It packs a 7,040mAh battery with support for fast charging via a USB type-c port. The tablet comes with Spotify and a free three months premium subscription for new members. There is no audio jack but there is a Type-C connector in the box. A fingerprint scanner is buried under the power button and there is also support for face unlock.

Samsung says the Galaxy Tab S5e will launch in the second quarter of the year with a starting price of $400 in the US. There will be LTE and Wi-Fi only variants priced at €479 and €419 respectively with availability scheduled for April 5 in Germany. Samsung says pre-orders will begin March 14 and run through April 4 with a free pair of AKG Headphones Y500 included. It will also be available via carriers later in the year.

The tablet will have an optional keyboard sleeve that connects via pogo pins if you need to use it for some light work. It also has Samsung DeX in case you want to use it as a desktop PC. We think it would have been really nice if the Galaxy Tab S5e shipped with an S Pen.

Galaxy Tab A 10.1 ( 2019)

The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) also launched today, in Germany. It is much cheaper than the Galaxy Tab S5e and also comes with less powerful specs. It has a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS LCD display surrounded by much thicker bezels. There is an Exynos 7904 under the metal housing and it is paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage (400GB max.).

The Tab A 10.1 (2019) has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera with support for face unlock. There are dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port. It packs a 6150mAh battery and comes in black, silver, and gold too. It also ships with Android 9 Pie with One UI on top.

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The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) is priced at €210 for the Wi-Fi version and €270 for the LTE version. It will also be available in Germany starting April 5. There is no news on availability in other regions.

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