Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 T387PVPU1BSH6
SM-T387P 1 country Android 9 (Pie)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 T387PVPU1BSH6 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 T387PVPU1BSH6 is an Android 9 (Pie) firmware for United States (SPR). 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 T387PVPU1ASA5: Android updated from Android 8.1.0 (Oreo) to Android 9 (Pie); security patch 2019-08-01 instead of 2019-01-01. A newer build for SM-T387P is available: T387PVPU3CVD2.

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Android 9 (Pie)
OS Version
2019-08-21
Build Date
2019-08-01
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 8 use bootloader binary 3 (latest: T387PVPU3CVD2). 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: T387PVPU1BSH6
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-T387P
    SPR United States
    		T387PSPT1BSH6 2019-09-09 2.376 GiB
    SM-T387P_1_20200224140154_amurfu85cw_fac.zip

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    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 8.1 Oreo
    • Display diagonal20.3 cm (8")
    • Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels
    • Rear camera resolution5 MP
    • Front camera resolution2 MP
    • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • Weight358.3 g

    Specifications of SM-T387, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    What's new in T387PVPU1BSH6

    Upgraded One UI for Android Pie

    One UI brings you Android Pie, with exciting new features and a whole new look and feel based on feedback from users in Samsung and Google.
    We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe before the upgrade.
    Some apps, including Calculator, Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes need to be updated individually after you update your OS.
    To use the Remote unlock function in Find My Mobile on an Android Pie device, the screen lock password (or PIN/pattern) backup process is required. So please make sure that you remember the screen lock password (or PIN/pattern) before starting the update process. If you've forgotten the password (or PIN/pattern), reset it before starting the update process.

    Here’s what’s new.

    One UI
    - Content, settings, and other information have been reorganized to keep you focused on the task at hand.
    - Interactive elements have been moved to the bottom of the screen so they're always within reach.
    - New designs and features such as Night mode help keep your eyes comfortable.

    Notifications
    - You can reply to messages directly in the notification panel.
    - Image thumbnails are included in message notifications.
    - In an app's notification settings, tap the switch once to turn on or off all the notifications in a category.

    Samsung Keyboard
    - New Unicode 11.0 emojis are available.
    - New adaptive theme changes your keyboard look based on the colors of the surrounding app.
    - You can set a custom touch and hold delay.

    Device care (formerly Device maintenance)
    - Performance modes are streamlined and integrated into power saving modes.

    Settings
    - Menus have been reorganized to make settings easier to find.

    Contacts
    - The new drawer menu makes it easier to manage contacts from various accounts.

    Gallery
    - Photo Editor Pro's editing tools have been added to Gallery, so you can make all your edits and touchups without leaving the app.

    My Files
    - The new storage analysis tool has been added to help you monitor your storage usage and save space.
    - You can now show or hide items on the My Files Home screen.

    Other improvements and changes
    - Access Kids Home on the quick panel.

    How to flash T387PVPU1BSH6

    • T387PVPU1BSH6 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

    T387PVPU1BSH6 is Android 9 (Pie) firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8, released for United States (SPR). It includes the 2019-08-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2019-08-21.

    No. A newer build for SM-T387P is available: T387PVPU3CVD2. Install it instead of T387PVPU1BSH6 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was T387PVPU1ASA5.

    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 2.376 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 must be on bootloader binary 1 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 3 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

    • Overall stability of functions improved.

    One UI 2 upgrade with Android 10

    One UI 2 brings you Android 10, 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 Calculator, Samsung Internet, and Samsung Notes, need to be updated individually after you update your OS.

    Here's what's new.

    Dark mode
    - Enhanced image, text, and color adjustments for day and night environments.
    - Darkened wallpapers...

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    · Overall stability of functions improved.
    · The security of your device has been improved.

    Upgraded One UI for Android Pie

    One UI brings you Android Pie, with exciting new features and a whole new look and feel based on feedback from users in Samsung and Google.
    We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe before the upgrade.
    Some apps, including Calculator, Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes need to be updated individually after you update your OS.
    To use the Remote unlock function in Find My Mobile on an Android Pie device, the screen lock password (or PIN/patt...

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    Overall stability of functions improved.

    No changelog details available.
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