[Download] Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Tab Gets Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Update i800.E104

Verizon’s Galaxy Tab Gets Android Gingerbread Update E104

Good news for the owners of the old 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets. Verizon has posted a couple of PDF docs on the support page portion of their official website regarding the Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread update for Galaxy Tab, which which would cause anyone to believe they’re getting closer to release some Gingerbread goodness onto the masses for Galaxy Tab. The update is carrying the normal Gingerbread goodies along with other enhancements and a few bug fixes, bringing the new build number i800.E104.

# Improved security for the PIN method. When using the PIN, the device will no longer request a symbol as a numeric entry.
# Improved word selection and Copy/Paste functionality.
# Addition of Download Manager App to manage the downloads from web browsing, email attachments, from other apps.
# Addition of the ‘View Data Plan’ icon so that users can adjust their plans accordingly. Month-to-Month users can continue to use the ‘My Verizon Mobile’ app to check the data usage.
# Addition of the ‘Verizon Data Service” feature to let the users view their current plan and usage, so that so that they won’t go over.
# The ability to use the front-facing camera as a camcorder.
# Google security patches.
# Widgets will resize to reflect landscape and portrait mode more accurately.
# Enhanced display options for wall paper, color density, etc.
# Support for Verizon Pay As You Go prepaid plans.

.. and some more.

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Verizon’s Galaxy Tab Gets Android Gingerbread Update E104

The update will come over-the-air (OTA), that means the Samsung Galaxy Tab owners will receive a notification on your tablet that the update is available. Then you’ll be able to choose to download and install it. That’s it, if you’re a Galaxy Tab owner, now you should be taking a part of the Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread club. Don’t forget to take a full backup of the device, before you proceed to download the update.

If the update hasn’t yet hit your tablets, You can able to get it manually. You can check for the OTA update by going into your Home –> Application –> Settings –> About Device –> System Updates –> Download –> tap Install Now button. Installation should start now –> Press Restart & Install button –> Done. The Gingerbread flavor should be ready now to taste on your tablet. After finishing the installation of the update, the software version should be shown as i800.E104. The entire update process should take about 12-15 minutes. The size for the software upgrade from the older version to latest version E104 is 69.7 MB. Hit the source links for full instructions regarding the Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread update for Samsung Galaxy Tab device.

Source: Verizon (1), (2)

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  1. Hey Gys i m frm Bangladesh whre Verizon’s netwrk r not available….i using verizon wireless samsung galaxy tab 7″ i800….my aunty send it frm Canada….now the ques. is can i get 2.3.5 update via Wifi on my Tab??? Plz help me…plz ans. me of u knw somthing abt it….:(

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