Update Galaxy TAB S2 8.0 SM-T715 (Hungary) to Marshmallow OTA

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Samsung Galaxy TAB S2 8.0 SM-T715 devices are getting official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update. Here is a very simple Step By Step guide to update the Marshmallow Update Manually on the Samsung Galaxy TAB S2 SM-T715 (Hungary). Just grab the Firmware update using the SamFirm utility or SamMobile or Samsung-Updates website as provided in the below section and then follow the manual OTA update process to get the latest Marshmallow update.

Before downloading the OTA and update the same manually, you should check if the OTA is available for your device or not.
To check for the OTA Update, Go to Settings -> About Phone -> Software Update -> Check for Update

 

DISCLAIMER:
Manually updating the firmware will WIPE EVERYTHING on your phone. Make sure you do a backup using a synchronization application or using Samsung Smart Switch or if you have TWRP installed then you can take a NANDROID backup using the TWRP itself. I am not at all responsible if anything happens to your phone as a consequence of following this guide but I can assure you that I will help you as far as possible to get you out of the problem (if something happens).

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND RELEVANT LINKS TO UPDATE Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 SM-T715 (Hungary):

• Samsung USB drivers
• Samsung Odin Download
• Samsung Stock Firmware Flashing guide Using ODIN.
• Download Stock Samsung Firmware Image using any of the following:
  – Download Stock Samsung Firmware easily Using SamFirm. [Use Model: SM-T715, Region: XEH]
  – Download from SamMobile for the SM-T715 (Hungary). [NOT RECOMMENDED BECAUSE FREE DOWNLOAD SPEED IS VERY SLOW AND YOU HAVE TO PAY TO GET HIGH SPEED DOWNLOADS]
  – Download the Latest OTA From Samsung Updates for the Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T715 (Hungary).

 

For more Custom ROMs, TWRP Recovery Installation guide, Rooting Guide you can have a look at the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 forum and also you can subscribe to stay updated for this device specific topics.

INSTALLING THE Samsung Galaxy TAB S2 8.0 SM-T715 (Hungary) Android 6.0.1 MARSHMALLOW OTA UPDATE:

1. Download and install the Samsung drivers for your phone.
2. Download and install the ODIN application on your PC before proceeding further.
3. Download the latest Marshmallow OTA update from Samsung Servers using the SamFirm Firmware Samsung Stock Firmware download utility using the following guide:
   – Here I have compiled a guide explaining How To Download Stock Samsung Firmware easily and Quickly Using SamFirm.
4. After downloading the OTA update install the stock OTA update using the ODIN application using the following guide:
   – Here is the Samsung Stock Firmware Flashing guide Using ODIN.

DONE!!! Your phone will now be booting into the Latest Samsung Galaxy TAB S2 SM-T715 (Hungary) Android 6.0.1 MARSHMALLOW Update. If you have any concerns while following this update then just login to comment. Till the next update just stay tuned.

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