Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019) T290XXU2ASL1
SM-T290 20 countries Android 9 (Pie)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019) T290XXU2ASL1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019) T290XXU2ASL1 is an Android 9 (Pie) firmware for 20 countries, 20 CSC codes. 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 T290ZCU2ASL1, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-T290 is available: T290XXS5CWG5.

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Android 9 (Pie)
OS Version
2019-12-05
First release
other regions until 2020-01-02
2019-12-01
Security patch
20
Countries
20
CSC codes
2
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 2. 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.
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    MODEM/CP Version: T290XXU2ASL1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-T290
    ARO Argentina
    CHO Chile
    COO Colombia
    EON Trinidad & Tobago
    +5 more countries
    GTO Guatemala
    MXO Mexico
    PEO Peru
    TPA Panama
    UYO Uruguay
    		T290OWO2ASK4 2019-12-18 2019-12-31 2.673 GiB
    SM-T290_1_20210624072508_3soym9k05l_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-T290
    ILO Israel
    KSA Saudi Arabia
    MID Iraq
    PAK Pakistan
    +2 more countries
    TUR Turkey
    XFA South Africa
    		T290OJM2ASL1 2019-12-18 2019-12-24 2.802 GiB
    SM-T290_1_20210608122737_ewj57ifi03_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-T290
    INS India
    		T290ODM2ASI1 2019-12-19 2019-12-24 2.847 GiB
    SM-T290_1_20210617034538_ns1w0l6alc_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-T290
    TGY Hong Kong SAR China
    		T290TGY2ASL1 2020-01-02 2020-01-13 2.512 GiB
    SM-T290_1_20200407152141_xmlali9bxe_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-T290
    TGY Hong Kong SAR China
    		T2902ASL1 2019-12-05 2020-01-13 — — Download
    SM-T290
    XNZ New Zealand
    XSA Australia
    		T290OLM2ASL1 2019-12-06 2019-12-13 2.855 GiB
    SM-T290_1_20210605194608_5sxim5ckxt_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-T290
    XSG United Arab Emirates
    		T290OJM2ASL1 2019-12-05 2019-12-25 2.782 GiB
    SM-T290_1_20210326124606_4ldjtybipe_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash T290XXU2ASL1

    • T290XXU2ASL1 has bootloader binary 2. Your device must run binary 2 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.

    What's new in T290XXU2ASL1

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    Rollout of T290XXU2ASL1 by region

    First release
    December 13, 2019
    Last region
    January 14, 2020
    Duration
    33 days
    Regions
    20
    1. Day 1 · · 1 region
      AustraliaXSA
    2. Day 5 · · 1 region
      New ZealandXNZ
    3. Day 12 · · 3 regions
      IndiaINSSouth AfricaXFATurkeyTUR
    4. Day 13 · · 3 regions
      IsraelILOSaudi ArabiaKSAUnited Arab EmiratesXSG
    5. Day 18 · · 1 region
      PakistanPAK
    6. Day 19 · · 8 regions
      ArgentinaAROChileCHOColombiaCOOGuatemalaGTOPanamaTPAPeruPEOTrinidad & TobagoEONUruguayUYO
    7. Day 22 · · 1 region
      IraqMID
    8. Day 32 · · 1 region
      Hong Kong SAR ChinaTGY
    9. Day 33 · · 1 region
      MexicoMXO

    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

    Frequently Asked Questions

    T290XXU2ASL1 is Android 9 (Pie) firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019), released for 20 countries, 20 CSC codes. It includes the 2019-12-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2019-12-05.

    No. A newer build for SM-T290 is available: T290XXS5CWG5. Install it instead of T290XXU2ASL1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was T290ZCU2ASL1.

    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 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019) running binary 2 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 9 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0, 2019)

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

    No changelog details available.

    · Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
    · New and / or enhanced features.
    · Further improvements to performance.

    No changelog details available.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

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    No changelog details available.

    · Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
    · New and / or enhanced features.
    · Further improvements to performance.

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

    No changelog details available.

    · Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
    · New and / or enhanced features.
    · Further improvements to performance.

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

    No changelog details available.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    • Overall device performance has been improved.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.
    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

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

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

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