Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2018, 10.5) T590ZCU2ARK2
SM-T590 1 country Android 8.1.0 (Oreo)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2018, 10.5) T590ZCU2ARK2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2018, 10.5) T590ZCU2ARK2 is an Android 8.1.0 (Oreo) firmware for China (CHN). 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 T590PUU2ARJ1: security patch 2018-12-01 instead of 2018-09-01. A newer build for SM-T590 is available: T590XXU3CWC1.

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Android 8.1.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
2018-12-20
Build Date
2018-12-01
Security patch
1
Countries
1
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 (2018, 10.5) use bootloader binary 3 (latest: T590XXU3CWC1). 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: T590ZCU2ARK2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-T590
    CHN China
    		T5902ARK2 2019-02-19 — —

    No matching downloads

    Device specifications

    • Launched withUbuntu
    • Display diagonal26.7 cm (10.5")
    • Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Processor frequency1.8 GHz
    • Rear camera resolution8 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • Front camera resolution5 MP
    • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • Weight529 g

    What's new in T590ZCU2ARK2

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

    How to flash T590ZCU2ARK2

    • T590ZCU2ARK2 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    T590ZCU2ARK2 is Android 8.1.0 (Oreo) firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2018, 10.5), released for China (CHN). It includes the 2018-12-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2018-12-20.

    No. A newer build for SM-T590 is available: T590XXU3CWC1. Install it instead of T590ZCU2ARK2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was T590PUU2ARJ1.

    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 (2018, 10.5) must be on bootloader binary 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2018, 10.5) running binary 2 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 12 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 (2018, 10.5)

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

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.
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    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.
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    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

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

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • Enhanced Quick Share
    - Improve file sharing between Galaxy devices using Quick Share.
    • Provide new features for a better camera experiences 
    - Enhanced Portrait Viewer : Added Studio, High-Key mono/Low-Key mono, Backdrop effect.
    - The performance of Camera has been improved
    • Video call
    - Supports background effects function during video call via some 3rd party apps.
    • Supports “S Pen to text” function.
    - Now you can directly input text to the input field with S Pen handwriting.
    • The se...

    • Enhanced Quick Share
    - Improve file sharing between Galaxy devices using Quick Share.
    • Provide new features for a better camera experiences 
    - Enhanced Portrait Viewer : Added Studio, High-Key mono/Low-Key mono, Backdrop effect.
    - The performance of Camera has been improved
    • Video call
    - Supports background effects function during video call via some 3rd party apps.
    • Supports “S Pen to text” function.
    - Now you can directly input text to the input field with S Pen handwriting.
    • The se...

    • The security of your device has been improved.

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

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    - 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.

    • Added new feature. - Estimated charging time
    • The security of your device has been improved.

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

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