topic Re: 8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11 in Tablets

8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11

userXSv6O2yWcN — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:47:35 GMT

I just got the 8.5 update on my Tab S11 this morning. One of the updated features I was excited to see was the Document Scan function through the camera. On my updated S25, I now have an icon in the app drawer that goes to a dedicated doc scanning function, with the option to save as a pdf. Despite the update, that does not exist in the Tab S11 camera. Am I missing something? It makes way more sense to have it on my tablet, at least for me. 99% of the time when I scan a document its on my tablet.

Re: 8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11

LongHiker — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:31:41 GMT

@userXSv6O2yWcN Try this:

Long press on the Camera icon.
You should see a few icons, one of which is Document Scan.
Drag the Document Scan to your desktop.

Re: Re: 8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11

userXSv6O2yWcN — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:02:17 GMT

Thanks, but it appears that function within the camera app was left out. The Settings for scanning are different than on my S25, and "Document Scan" is not one of the icons on that pops up.

Re: Re: 8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11

LongHiker — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:04:44 GMT

@userXSv6O2yWcN Ah, ok. If you feel this is a bug, you can submit a bug report via Samsung Members app -> Support -> Send feedback -> paper airplane icon.

Re: Re: Re: 8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11

userXSv6O2yWcN — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:22:47 GMT

Thanks for your help.

Re: 8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11

GaryB82 — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:52:52 GMT

On my Tab S11 with 8.5 I have the option to scan documents. Select the camera then photo and make sure it's toggle is on in settings

Re: 8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11

Samsung_Moderator — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:18:48 GMT

Hey userXSv6O2yWcN! Thanks for visiting the Community. Document scanning is a pretty nice function. I actually use a 3rd party app for mines. That may be a good route for you take. Also, ensure your device is fully up-to-date. This may be the reason the option is not there. Follow these steps to update your device:

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002027/

Please let me know if this helps.

Re: Re: 8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11

userXSv6O2yWcN — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:42:45 GMT

Thanks all! I do have the standard doc scanning function that I had before the 8.5 update. I just assumed that my tablet would have the same updated functionality after the 8.5 update that my phone does. Just frustrating because for me that was only part of the 8.5 update that I actually was looking forward to on my tablet. Why go through the effort of building updated functions into One UI 8.5 but then not include them on every device?

Re: 8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11

neilth — Wed, 27 May 2026 02:22:51 GMT

The scanning functionality and the ability to add a dedicated icon for scanning depends on the version of the camera app installed on your device. My ZFold 7 has camera app version 16.5.00.52 and allowed me to place a scanning icon on the home screen. My S24 Ultra with One UI 8.5 and Tab S10 Plus still with One UI 8.0, have older versions of the camera app installed and don't provide the option to add a scanning icon. I looked for the option to update the camera app on these two devices, but nothing newer is offered by the Galaxy Store at this time.

Re: Re: 8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11

userXSv6O2yWcN — Wed, 27 May 2026 02:26:49 GMT

Good point. Thanks!!

Re: 8.5 Document Scan Function on Tab S11

SamsungRob — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:45:17 GMT

Now that's what I'm talking about! This is a perfect example of exactly for what Community was created. We love seeing our members support and assist one another with tips like this. Thank you for joining this conversation and for being one of the best parts of Samsung.