Samsung and Google were accelerating the Android bump ups of Galaxy tablets and smartphones, as Jelly Bean 4.2.2 and 4.3 were chewed up, respectively, by the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, the Galaxy Note 8.0 and the Galaxy S4 Google Edition.

The updates started rolling out late last week, according to SamMobile, with the Tab 2 7.0 as the first recipient of the semi-wholesale Android enhancement. Users of the Samsung small tablet in France were thought to have initially experienced the jump, but non-telco versions of the slate should absorb the patch shortly, according to the same report.

Forum members in numerous tech sites reported that they installed the update file that transforms the 7-inch Tab 2 to build number P3100XXDMG6. The tablet taking on a better GUI was the general sentiment aired, so far, by users, but performance feedbacks have yet to come in this early.

The update can be triggered by going through this route on the device: Settings » About tablet » Software update, or by connecting the Tab 3 7.0 to a PC where the latest Samsung Kies is installed. For best results, gadget owners were advised to fully charge the tablet before starting the whole procedure.

Notable changes to the smallest Tab 2 family were the following: a dedicated notification panel in the status bar, lockscreen widgets, multiple user accounts and better accessibility features. The slate was also expected to gain speed and battery boosts, according to SamMobile.

Samsung also deployed the same upgrade menu for UK owners of the Note 8.0, specifically the LTE variant. Like the Tab 2 7.0, the upgrade was implemented over-the-air or OTA and via Kies. But those unwilling to wait for the official file can download the huge patch through this link: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3.

Note 8.0 users should refer to the above paragraphs for a smooth update procedure.

Lastly, the Nexus-laced GS4 was just about ready to take on Jelly Bean 4.3, according to SamMobile, adding that the 150-MB update file is currently available OTA. Owners of the Google-centric GS4 should get a push notification of the upgrade, but just to be sure, they can always check through the same path that was given above.

After a successful installation, the GS4 was morphed into build number JWR66V.S014.130801 with the following enhancements - larger icons on widget panels, support for Bluetooth tethering, a grey background in settings menus and a few interface changes in the camera app.