Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Release Date Tips

Get Familiar with Android 8.1 & Experience 9

The Galaxy Tab S4 runs Android 8.1 Oreo and Samsung's Experience 9.5 UI out of th ebox and you should get familiar with the software right now.

If you're unfamiliar with Android Oreo, you'll want to dig into all of the changes right now. This way you won't be caught off guard when you fire up your tablet for the first time. Our Android Oreo walkthrough will guide you through all the changes you need to know.

The Galaxy Tab S4 runs a newer version of Oreo, Android 8.1, and there are a few key differences between Android 8.1 and Android 8.0 you should know about.

Samsung's also including its Experience 9 UI on top of Android Oreo and you'll want to dig into those changes as well.

You can also start getting familiar with the Galaxy Tab S4's Android 8.1 update via a firmware leak. The update's leaked out ahead of the device's launch date and developers are digging through the software and uncovering features including potential S Pen upgrades.

You can also get a feel for some of the other features by taking a look at our guide to Samsung's Android Oreo update.