
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.
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.
Specifications of SM-X205N, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.
• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
• Overall stability of your device has been improved.
• The security of your device has been improved.
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.
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...
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.
The newest firmware for SM-X205 runs Android 14: build X205XXS6DYG7, released on August 28, 2025.
The latest build for SM-X205, X205XXS6DYG7, was released on August 28, 2025 (1 year ago).
SM-X205 has had no new firmware for 14 months, so regular updates have most likely ended.
Yes, all firmware files for SM-X205 are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.
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.
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.