Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019) T290UES3ATC1
SM-T290 3 countries Android 9 (Pie)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019) T290UES3ATC1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019) T290UES3ATC1 is an Android 9 (Pie) firmware for Canada (XAC), Mexico (MXO), United States (XAR). 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 T290XXU2ATB1: bootloader binary raised from 2 to 3, so after installing it there is no way back to older builds. A newer build for SM-T290 is available: T290XXS5CWG5.

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Android 9 (Pie)
OS Version
2020-03-09
Build Date
n/a
Security patch
3
Countries
3
CSC codes
3
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 3. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019) use bootloader binary 5 (latest: T290XXS5CWG5). If your device already runs binary 5, 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#.
    Your CSC is in Settings → About phone (About tablet) → Software information, or dial *#1234#. The CSC sets your region's features and network bands. Download the firmware for your country.
    MODEM/CP Version: T290UES3ATC1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-T290
    MXO Mexico
    		T2903ATC1 — —
    SM-T290
    XAC Canada
    		T2903ATC1 — —
    SM-T290
    XAR United States
    		T2903ATC1 — —

    No matching downloads

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal20.3 cm (8")
    • Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels
    • Processor frequency2 GHz
    • Rear camera resolution8 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • Front camera resolution2 MP
    • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • Weight345 g

    How to flash T290UES3ATC1

    • T290UES3ATC1 has bootloader binary 3. Your device must run binary 3 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

    T290UES3ATC1 is Android 9 (Pie) firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019), released for Canada (XAC), Mexico (MXO), United States (XAR). Samsung built it on 2020-03-09.

    No. A newer build for SM-T290 is available: T290XXS5CWG5. Install it instead of T290UES3ATC1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was T290XXU2ATB1.

    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 Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019) must be on bootloader binary 3 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 3. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019) running binary 3 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 59 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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