Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 picks up Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update

One UI 4.1.1 is an exciting version of Samsung’s custom skin with a focus on improving the multitasking. It was the Galaxy Z Fold 4 that came with the One UI 4.1.1 skin, based on Android 12L. Now, the company has started pushing the update to the Galaxy Tab S8 series in some regions.

According to a report from Sammobile, the One UI 4.1.1 update is rolling out to the Galaxy Tab S8 series in Europe and South Korea. It should expand to more regions in the coming weeks. In Europe, the vanilla Galaxy Tab S8 users can identify the update by the firmware version X70xBXXU2AVH2. While the Galaxy Tab S8+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra are getting the One UI 4.1.1 update with the firmware version X80xBXXU2AVH5 and X90xBXXU2AVH2, respectively.

Besides the One UI 4.1.1 benefits, the Galaxy Tab S8 series phones are getting the August 2022 security patch. The latest security patch improves the device security and user’s privacy by fixing dozens of vulnerabilities of different severity levels. These vulnerabilities are linked to Samsung DeX, Samsung Knox, improper access control, MAC address leaks, and more.

The Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update brings the taskbar feature for better multitasking. It sticks to the bottom of the screen and allows quick switching between apps. You can use this feature to open an app in split-screen mode or a pop-up view. The latest software version lets users set a different caller background for each contact.

Samsung Keyboard has been improved to offer you a wide range of emojis, stickers, and kaomoji. With One UI 4.1.1 installed on your device, you can extract text from an image, share it or translate into another language.

The latest software update for the Galaxy Tab S8 series also brings a new update to some stock apps, including Samsung Kids, PENUP, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, SmartThings, Galaxy Shop, Samsung Flow, Samsung Members, and Samsung TV Plus.