14 DAY TRIAL // Slowly but surely, Samsung is deploying the promised “Value Pack” update to those devices that do not meet the hardware requirements for an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade.
Samsung already pushed this update to Galaxy S and Galaxy M Style in South Korean, as well as Galaxy W in Europe.
Unfortunately, the handset maker did not unveil any timetable for the “Value Pack” release, so we only know about the availability of the update when Samsung comes forward with an official announcement.
Today, the South Korean company released the promised “Value Pack” update for the original Galaxy Tab. Also known as Galaxy Tab P1000, the 7-inch device was the first tablet released by Samsung.
Initially launched with Android 2.2 Froyo on board, the Galaxy Tab received an upgrade to Android 2.3 Gingerbread and was promised a Honeycomb update that never came.
Though most Android enthusiasts were expecting Samsung to skip Honeycomb and push the Ice Cream Sandwich to all Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab units, they were in for an unpleasant surprise when the company said it could not deliver the update to these devices.
However, those who still own the tablet launched about two years ago will be happy to know that Samsung has just rolled out a “Value Pack” update, which promises to bring some of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich new features and functions.
Even though the update is based on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, it also includes Face Unlock, the ability to capture an image while shooting video, photo editor and other features that are also present in Android 4.0 ICS.
The update is available via Samsung Kies desktop software and it also brings some font and visual enhancements into the mix.
For the time being, the update can only be downloaded in South Korea, but Samsung will slowly roll out the “Value Pack” for Galaxy Tab in other regions as well. Stay tuned for more info on the subject.