Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) with S Pen P588CZCU1BQK1
SM-P588C 1 country Android 7.0 (Nougat)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) with S Pen P588CZCU1BQK1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) with S Pen P588CZCU1BQK1 is an Android 7.0 (Nougat) firmware for China (CHC). It is the same firmware configured per region and carrier (CSC). Find your country below, verify the file and download for free. Compared with the previous build P588CZCU1BQE6, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-P588C is available: P588CZCS3CTJ1.

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Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
2017-10-31
Build Date
n/a
Security patch
1
Countries
1
CSC codes
1
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 1. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) with S Pen use bootloader binary 3 (latest: P588CZCS3CTJ1). If your device already runs binary 3, this build cannot be flashed.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.
    MODEM/CP Version: P588CZCU1BQK1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-P588C
    CHC China
    		P588C1BQK1 2017-12-01 — —
    SM-P588C
    CHC China
    		P588CCHC1BQK1 2017-12-01 1.433 GiB
    SM-P588C_1_20181114135201_b0tr7nobog_fac.zip

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    What's new in P588CZCU1BQK1

    - Below preload Apps change to be deletable.
    ㆍOneNote, Email, SamsungOnlineVideo will be deletable.
    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    How to flash P588CZCU1BQK1

    • P588CZCU1BQK1 has bootloader binary 1. Your device must run binary 1 or lower: it is the 5th character from the end of your current build number.
    • CSC: Use CSC for a clean install, to change the region (CSC code), to downgrade or to repair a device that does not boot.
    • HOME_CSC: Use HOME_CSC to update the same model and region while keeping your data. Back up anyway: a failed update can still require a reset.
    • The Download Mode key combo depends on the model: see all combos.
    Full flashing guide
    Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    P588CZCU1BQK1 is Android 7.0 (Nougat) firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) with S Pen, released for China (CHC). Samsung built it on 2017-10-31.

    No. A newer build for SM-P588C is available: P588CZCS3CTJ1. Install it instead of P588CZCU1BQK1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was P588CZCU1BQE6.

    Download the package for your region (CSC) and unzip it. In Odin, load each file into the slot with the same name: BL, AP, CP (if the package has one) and CSC, or HOME_CSC to keep your data. Odin checks the built-in checksum of every .tar.md5 file before flashing. The download is 1.433 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) with S Pen must be on bootloader binary 1 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) with S Pen running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 1 other build of this model uses the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) with S Pen

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    Samsung Experience 9.5 upgrade with Android Oreo

    Samsung Experience 9.5 brings you Android Oreo, with exciting new features from Samsung and Google based on feedback from users like you.

    We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe during the upgrade.
    Some apps, including Samsung Internet, Samsung Notes, and Email, should be updated individually before you can update your OS.

    Here’s what’s new.

    Quick Panel
    - Manage notifications for each app with notification categories...

    - Improved performance
    ㆍGallery and Settings APP will be updated.
    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - Below preload Apps change to be deletable.
    ㆍOneNote, Email, SamsungOnlineVideo will be deletable.
    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    Show 1 older build

    This update includes improvements to functions as listed below.
    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country, and service provider.

    - OS upgrade - Android 7.0 Nougat
    - Provides new UX
    - Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
    - Improved usability of the Multi window and setting menu
    - Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation
    - Clock usability has been improved.
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