Verizon-locked Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) gets Android 10
South Korean tech giant Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android-10'>Android 10 update, and August 2020 Android security patch, for its Verizon-locked Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019). The latest firmware brings features like Live Transcribe, Sound Amplifier, Focus Mode, improved navigation gestures, and camera experience. It also replaces Bixby Home with Samsung Daily and renames Night Mode as Dark Mode. Here's our take.
A detailed look at the update
The latest update sports build version QP1A.190711.020.T387VVRU2CTG9 and is being rolled out via the OTA method. To manually check for the firmware, go to Settings > About phone > Software updates menu, and click on it if the update has arrived for your device.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0: At a glance
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) has a plastic frame and offers a conventional rectangular display with prominent bezels. On the rear, there is a single snapper for clicking pictures. The device packs an 8.0-inch HD+ (800x1280 pixels) TFT screen with an aspect ratio of 16:10. It is available in Carbon Black and Silver Gray color options.
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) comes equipped with a single 8MP rear camera. Meanwhile, on the front, there is a single 2MP snapper for clicking selfies and video calling. The rear camera can shoot Full-HD videos at 30fps.
Under the hood
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) draws power from a quad-core Snapdragon 429 chipset coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage (expandable via microSD card). The device will run on Android 10; and, it packs a long-lasting 5,100mAh battery. It also offers support for the latest connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.2, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and 4G network.
