Android 6.0 Marshmallow Confirmed Rolling Out to 4 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Models; Release Expected in April 2016

By Staff Writer

Oct 26, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Android 6.0 Marshmallow software is confirmed to roll out to four models of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 device. According to Samsung's official list of expected time of arrival for the device, Marshmallow will hit the devices as soon as April 2016.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 device and its four variants will be receiving the Android 6.0 Marshmallow upgrade. Although April 2016 has not been confirmed as the exact release date, Marshmallow update should come by the second quarter of 2016

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is now in the development stage for the device which means Samsung is currently doing integration between its system and the Marshmallow software. Testing will come afterwards if development is considered finished. In this stage, Samsung will assess the performance of the Marshmallow update and its conditions on the device.

Official release will come if all process said have been done. However, even if Samsung puts a release date, the upgrade will still depend on the carrier on when to release the update.

Here's a complete list of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 models to receive the official Android 6.0 Marshmallow software:

Models

Current Software Version

SM-T815 (LTE)

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

SM-T812 (3G)

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

SM-T810 (Wi-Fi)

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

SM-T815Y

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Meanwhile, one of the Android 6.0 Marshmallow software's selling points is in the improvement of battery life and controls. The level of per-app control for data, storage or default is more advanced than ever.

In terms of battery capacity, even if users are not doing anything in the device's setup, prolonging battery life is never a worry. With Doze, it will help manage apps not in use and processing in the background so they would not consume too much of the power.

On top of it, Google Now is more improved with Now on Tap. This addition operates by suggesting several information about locations, maps, restaurants, reviews, etc.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow will also hit flagship phones Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6.

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