Android updates tend to make their way to the United States slower than the rest of the world, but that's not always accurate. However, when it comes to the Galaxy Tab S3, that unspoken rule applies 100%.
Samsung kicked off the rollout of Android 8.0 Oreo for Galaxy Tab S3 about two weeks ago, but the update only started to show up in the US this week. If you're stationed in the US and own the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, an update that weighs in at 1.23GB should be available for download in the coming days.
Some users have already received the update and shared more info on what it contains besides the usual Android 8.0 Oreo new features and improvements. So, Galaxy Tab S3 users will get the new Samsung Experience 9.0, improvements to biometrics, quick panel, home screen, Samsung Keyboard, system performance, lock screen, Smart View, Samsung Cloud, Find My Mobile, and Samsung account.
Also, the update is likely to include the May or June security patch. If you haven't yet been notified about the update, you can manually check for it or simply wait a few more days for the OTA to arrive.
Get Visible as low as $20/mo for 1 year. Limited time offer with code: FRESHSTART
$20
/mo
$25
$5 off (20%)
Offer Ends 6.1.2026 at 11.59pm ET. New members get $5/mo off the $25/mg Visible plan, $35/mo Visible+ plan, or $45/mo Visible+ Pro plan for the first 12 months. Promo code FRESHSTART required at checkout.
Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.
Recommended For You
COMMENTS (2)
COMMENTS (2)
All comments need to comply with our
Community Guidelines
PhoneArena Community Rules
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts:
New accounts created within the last 24 hours may experience restrictions on how frequently they can
post or comment.
These limits are in place as a precaution and will automatically lift.
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
Things that are NOT allowed:
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts: