Galaxy Tab S9 users, your July update has arrived

Calling all Galaxy Tab S9 users! Samsung has just released the July update for your premium Android tablet. The update doesn’t contain anything big—it’s all about the latest security fixes. However, it should be the last one before the company gets around seeding One UI 6.1.1 to the lineup. The new One UI update should follow soon with a host of AI features and other improvements.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 series gets the July security update

First reported by SammyFans, the July update for the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is available in Europe and comes with the firmware build number BXG7 (the last four characters). Samsung’s official changelog confirms the update is all about this month’s security fixes, aka SMR (Security Maintenance Release). “The device is protected with improved security,” the changelog states.

Samsung’s July 2024 SMR contains over 60 vulnerability patches. These include at least six critical vulnerabilities, some affecting the entire Android ecosystem while others are exclusive to the Galaxy family. The Korean firm addresses security flaws in One UI Home, System UI, Secure Folder, and other critical system components. It has already pushed the update to most other eligible Galaxy devices.

The July update for the Galaxy Tab S9 trio should soon reach other markets, including the US. If you are using the 2023 flagship tablet, watch out for it in the coming days. Alternatively, navigate to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check for updates manually. These steps work on every Android-powered Samsung device, so you can check for updates on your Galaxy phone or tablet anytime.

The lineup should soon get One UI 6.1.1

This should be the last update before Samsung rolls out One UI 6.1.1 to the Galaxy Tab S9 series. Introduced with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 earlier this month, the new One UI version brings AI features, camera enhancements, and more. The company will push the goodies to older foldables, flagship tablets, and flagship smartphones. Galaxy phones will get them as part of a new One UI 6.1 update, though.

Following the One UI 6.1.1 rollout, Samsung should open One UI 7.0 beta programs for Galaxy devices. It brings Android 15 with more new features and AI tools. The Galaxy Tab S9 series should pick up the big update before the end of this year. The Korean behemoth is also preparing to release the Galaxy Tab S10 series later this year, probably with Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1. We will keep you informed on the new tablets and One UI updates.