The long-awaited upgrade for Samsung’s original 7″ Galaxy Tab is now underway in the UK, with Tab fanatics able to update their machines via Samsung’s KIES tool right now. The update takes the machine from its launch Android 2.2 software up to version 2.3, so isn’t a massive leap but very welcome all the same.
So sit down on your favourite wicker chair with your Tab, get yourself a nice cup of tea…
…and install the new version. Thanks to reader Roger for the tip. We’ve not had much luck finding an official statement from Samsung about this or even a changelog, so do ping us a link if you see it about.


Ron Dunnett
/ August 7, 2011Not all UK Galaxy Tab owners are getting upgrade to Android 2.3 via Kies, those that have Baseband P1000XXJMA, Kernel 2.6.32.9 and Build No FROYO. XWJMI cannot get the upgrade at the moment. Why I do not know, according to someone who has contacted Samsung their reply was try again next Friday if that doesn’t work try the next Friday. What a good customer service Samsung has !!!