Galaxy Tab A8

Download Samsung Firmware SM-X205

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (SM-X205) is X205XXS6DYG7 with Android 14, released on August 28, 2025 for 12 regions (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-X205, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.

Latest build
X205XXS6DYG7 Android 14 · 1 year ago
Builds
51 builds
Regions (CSC)
76 regions

Firmware builds for SM-X205

SM-X205 update history

SM-X205 started on Android 11 and has received 3 major Android upgrades; it now runs Android 14. The newest build, X205XXS6DYG7, was released on August 28, 2025 with the August 2025 security patch. No new build has appeared for 14 months, so regular updates for this model have most likely ended.

Device specifications

Launched with
Android 11
Display diagonal
26.7 cm (10.5")
Display resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels
Display technology
LCD
Rear camera resolution
8 MP
Front camera resolution
5 MP
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Weight
508 g

Specifications of SM-X205N, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

Changelog for SM-X205

• The security of your device has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

• The security of your device has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

Show 25 older builds

• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

One UI 6.1 Upgrade
Customize your Galaxy

New wallpaper editing features
Decorate your wallpaper however you like. When you select an image to use as your wallpaper, you can now apply frames and effects.

Customize alarm alerts
Use an image, video, or AR emoji to create your own custom alert screens for each alarm. You can even change the layout of where the alarm information appears on the screen.

More stickers to personalize your calendar
You can now add up to 2 stickers for each date on y...

· The security of your device has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

One UI 6.0 Upgrade (Android 14)
Quick panel

New button layout
The quick panel has a new layout that makes it easier to access the features you use most. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth now have their own dedicated buttons at the top of the screen, while visual features, like Dark mode and Eye comfort shield have been moved to the bottom. Other quick settings buttons appear in a customizable area in the middle.

Instantly access the full quick panel
By default, a compact quick panel with notifications ap...

One UI 6.0 Upgrade (Android 14)
Quick panel

New button layout
The quick panel has a new layout that makes it easier to access the features you use most. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth now have their own dedicated buttons at the top of the screen, while visual features, like Dark mode and Eye comfort shield have been moved to the bottom. Other quick settings buttons appear in a customizable area in the middle.

Instantly access the full quick panel
By default, a compact quick panel with notifications ap...

One UI 5.1.1 Update
Multitasking

Better app previews on the Recents screen
The Recents screen now shows apps as they will appear after you open them. You can easily see if an app is opened in split screen, full screen, or as a pop-up.

Easily switch from pop-up view to split screen
Press and hold the handle at the top of the pop-up window, then drag the app to the side of the screen where you want it to be shown.

Restore pop-ups snapped to the edge of the screen
Drag an app in pop-up view t...

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

One UI 5.1.1 Update
Multitasking

Better app previews on the Recents screen
The Recents screen now shows apps as they will appear after you open them. You can easily see if an app is opened in split screen, full screen, or as a pop-up.

Easily switch from pop-up view to split screen
Press and hold the handle at the top of the pop-up window, then drag the app to the side of the screen where you want it to be shown.

Restore pop-ups snapped to the edge of the screen
Drag an app in pop-up view t...

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• The security of your device has been improved.

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

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• The security of your device has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

One UI 5.1 Update
One UI 5.1 takes your tablet to the next level with new Gallery features as well as productivity and personalization enhancements.

Camera and Gallery

Quickly change the color tone for selfies
It's easier to change the color tone of your selfies using the Effects button on the side of the screen.

Revamped info display
When you swipe up while viewing a picture or video in your Gallery, you can see when and where the picture was taken, which device took the picture, where the...

· The security of your device has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• The security of your device has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

1 retail code (SKU)

Box codes of SM-X205 for different colors and markets. Firmware is chosen by the model code SM-X205 and your region (CSC), not by the SKU.

  • SM-X205NZAEEUA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Android version for SM-X205?

The newest firmware for SM-X205 runs Android 14: build X205XXS6DYG7, released on August 28, 2025.

When did SM-X205 get its last update?

The latest build for SM-X205, X205XXS6DYG7, was released on August 28, 2025 (1 year ago).

How often does SM-X205 get updates?

SM-X205 has had no new firmware for 14 months, so regular updates have most likely ended.

Is the firmware for SM-X205 official?

Yes, all firmware files for SM-X205 are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.

How to flash Samsung SM-X205 using Odin?

To flash SM-X205, you need to download the appropriate firmware, put your device into Download Mode, and use the Odin tool to load the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files.

Can I downgrade the Android version on SM-X205?

Downgrading is only possible if the bootloader version (binary bit) of the old firmware matches the current one. Always check the binary version before flashing SM-X205.