Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Tab getting a major update, including TouchWiz UX

If you own a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE on Verizon, you are now been treated to an OTA that brings the controversial TouchWiz UX to the Tab. The update, version  I905, brings a bunch of new features, mostly from TW, support for Bluetooth 3.0, DivX, security patches and much more. After you update, there's no way to go back t stock Honeycomb if you don't like TW UX without rooting.

 

So if you haven't gotten the update yet, check for update in settings, make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi to download the 351MB file so you don't use all your bandwidth.

 

Here's the full list of changes:

• Device features, Improvements & fixes
  • Fixed issue that caused email to stay bold (reflecting an unread email) even though the user has read the email.
  • Google Security Patches have been applied.
  • TouchWiz user interface has been updated.
  • Wi-Fi Enhanced Connectivity
  • DivX
  • BT 3.0 support has been added
  • Additional support has been added for more wireless Wi-Fi routers.
• Applications & Widgets
  • The following apps and widgets have been added:
    • AllShare
    • Memo, Penmemo
    • Photo Editor
    • My Files
    • SocialHub
    • WorldClock
  • The following apps and widgets have been enhanced
    • Music Player(TouchWiz)
    • Video Player(TouchWiz)
• Email & Messaging
  • Enterprise ActiveSync supports additional security policies.
• Enterprise application support
  • Built-in support for industry standard VPN clients like Cisco AnyConnect.
  • Strong encryption for data in transmission, hardware Encryption and remote wipe capability.
  • EnhancedMobileDeviceManagement (MDM) through partnerships with Sybase and Afaria clients.