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Galaxy Tab A - software update?
Hi,
I've recently (within the last month) bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet to replace a cheaper, older tablet that ouldn't work very well. So far I'm very happy with it. However, today I've run into a problem. The Galaxy Tab A just recently downloaded a software update on its own, that I didn't want it to download. It is currently on Android 5.0.2 and works fine. It wants to update to Android 6.0.x. I've found the option for automatically checking for updates, which I've just disabled, but it still brings up the update notification, with only 2 options: install now, or install later (delay up to 3 hours). I don't want either, I don't want it to install at all. I can't force stop the "Software Update" process as the option is greyed out. I am not rooted and don't know how to root (plus it would void warranty, which isn't really an option for a 2-3 week old tablet), if that helps. Any help on getting this tablet to stay on Android 5.0.x would be recommended! As the saying goes... if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Thanks. |
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Hi,
I've recently (within the last month) bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet to replace a cheaper, older tablet that ouldn't work very well. So far I'm very happy with it. However, today I've run into a problem. The Galaxy Tab A just recently downloaded a software update on its own, that I didn't want it to download. It is currently on Android 5.0.2 and works fine. It wants to update to Android 6.0.x. I've found the option for automatically checking for updates, which I've just disabled, but it still brings up the update notification, with only 2 options: install now, or install later (delay up to 3 hours). I don't want either, I don't want it to install at all. I can't force stop the "Software Update" process as the option is greyed out. I am not rooted and don't know how to root (plus it would void warranty, which isn't really an option for a 2-3 week old tablet), if that helps. Any help on getting this tablet to stay on Android 5.0.x would be recommended! As the saying goes... if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Thanks. If you really want to suppress it try Methods 2 & 3 here. |
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Android 6.0.1 offers some notable security and performance enhancements so I'm surprised you are so reluctant to install it. Have other owners had issues with the update? Ironically, one of Marshmallow's features is far better control over app notifications...
If you really want to suppress it try Methods 2 & 3 here. Picture cropping was quick and easy now its messy Thumbnails at bottom of screen annoying not at all usefully as they are so small on a tab A device Wish I could have avoided this horrible and pointless so called upgrade. PS. I also now have to swipe as well as enter my pin number. Before I simply entered the pin number. Having both swipe and pin together is pointless. Last edited by malcom : 07-06-2016 at 00:51. Reason: More info |
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I have now discovered how to select to move to SD card. This upgrade is far from user friendly. Lollipop version was far more logical and easy to find options in apps manager.
Is there a way of preventing version upgrades ? I am quite new to android devices. Needless to say I don't suppose it's possible to revert back to lollipop. |
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I have now discovered how to select to move to SD card. This upgrade is far from user friendly. Lollipop version was far more logical and easy to find options in apps manager.
Is there a way of preventing version upgrades ? I am quite new to android devices. Needless to say I don't suppose it's possible to revert back to lollipop. |
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I have now discovered how to select to move to SD card. This upgrade is far from user friendly. Lollipop version was far more logical and easy to find options in apps manager.
Is there a way of preventing version upgrades ? I am quite new to android devices. Needless to say I don't suppose it's possible to revert back to lollipop. It's the same reason why I've kept my S4 on Jellybean 4.2, as I don't like 4.4 (SD card restrictions for apps) and I've heard that both 4.4 and 5.0 could reduce battery life. |
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