Galaxy Tab A ⑥ SM-T280 updates & firmware
This page tracks every software update Samsung's update servers list for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A ⑥ (SM-T280). The latest stable build is T280XXU0ARL3 (Android 5, feature update), first released on Feb 19, 2019. Samsung has published 45 stable builds for this model since Feb 21, 2016: 5 security and 40 feature updates, from Android 5 to Android 5. The current bootloader (binary) version is 0. A device on bit 0 only accepts firmware with bit 0 or higher – see downgrading and the bootloader bit.
Rollout: build T280XXU0ARL3 (Android 5) is live in 1 of 44 regions, first released on Feb 19, 2019 in MWD (Morocco). Still waiting: ACR, AFR, ATO, AUT, BTU, BVO, CHO, COO, DBT, EUR, GTO, ILO, ITV, KOO and 29 more.
- Latest build
T280XXU0ARL3- Released
- Feb 19, 2019
- Android
- Android 5
- Bootloader bit
- 0
- Regions
- 46
- Stable builds
- 45
Update policy
The Galaxy Tab A ⑥ no longer receives updates: the last firmware appeared on Feb 19, 2019, on Android 5.
Compare all models: Samsung update policy by model.
Latest firmware by region (CSC)
Samsung builds firmware per region code (CSC). Pick the code that matches your device – it is shown under Settings › About phone › Software information › Service provider software version. Follow a code for its complete history.
| CSC | Region | Latest build | Android | Released | Builds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACR | Ghana | T280XXU0APF4 | Android 5 | Jun 20, 2016 | 2 |
AFR | Africa | T280XXU0AQL1 | Android 5 | Mar 7, 2018 | 5 |
ATO | Austria | T280XXU0APF6 | Android 5 | Aug 23, 2016 | 1 |
AUT | Switzerland | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Dec 12, 2018 | 8 |
BRI | Taiwan | T280ZSU0APL1 | Android 5 | Dec 30, 2016 | 4 |
BTU | United Kingdom | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Nov 29, 2018 | 9 |
BVO | Bolivia | T280XXU0AQJ1 | Android 5 | Nov 13, 2017 | 5 |
CHO | Chile | T280XXU0AQJ1 | Android 5 | Nov 13, 2017 | 7 |
COO | Colombia | T280XXU0AQJ1 | Android 5 | Nov 13, 2017 | 7 |
DBT | Germany | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Dec 12, 2018 | 8 |
EUR | Greece | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Dec 10, 2018 | 8 |
GTO | Guatemala | T280XXU0ARI1 | Android 5 | Nov 27, 2018 | 1 |
ILO | Israel | T280XXU0APLN | Android 5 | Jan 9, 2017 | 2 |
ITV | Italy | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Dec 11, 2018 | 8 |
KOO | South Korea | T280XXU0APL8 | Android 5 | Dec 30, 2016 | 4 |
KSA | Saudi Arabia | T280XXU0AQL1 | Android 5 | Mar 12, 2018 | 5 |
LUX | Luxemburg | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Dec 12, 2018 | 8 |
LYS | Libya | T280XXU0AQL1 | Android 5 | Mar 12, 2018 | 4 |
MID | Middle East | T280XXU0AQL1 | Android 5 | Mar 12, 2018 | 3 |
MWD | Morocco | T280XXU0ARL3 | Android 5 | Feb 19, 2019 | 3 |
MXO | Mexico | T280XXU0AQJ1 | Android 5 | Nov 15, 2017 | 6 |
PAK | Pakistan | T280XXU0AQL1 | Android 5 | Mar 12, 2018 | 3 |
PEO | Peru | T280XXU0AQJ1 | Android 5 | Nov 13, 2017 | 6 |
PHE | Spain | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Dec 10, 2018 | 8 |
PHN | Netherlands | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Jan 22, 2019 | 8 |
ROM | Romania | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Dec 10, 2018 | 8 |
SEB | Baltic states | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Dec 11, 2018 | 6 |
SEK | Ukraine | T280XXU0AQA4 | Android 5 | Feb 8, 2017 | 6 |
SER | Russia | T280XXU0AQA4 | Android 5 | Feb 8, 2017 | 7 |
SKZ | Kazakhstan | T280XXU0AQA4 | Android 5 | Feb 8, 2017 | 6 |
TGY | Hong Kong | T280ZSU0APL1 | Android 5 | Dec 30, 2016 | 4 |
TPA | Panama | T280XXU0AQJ1 | Android 5 | Nov 13, 2017 | 6 |
TPH | Portugal | T280XXS0ARJ1 | Android 5 | Dec 12, 2018 | 9 |
TTT | Trinidad & Tobago | T280XXU0AQJ1 | Android 5 | Nov 13, 2017 | 7 |
XAC | Canada | T280XXS0ARK3 | Android 5 | Dec 24, 2018 | 9 |
XAR | USA (Cellular South) | T280XXS0ARK3 | Android 5 | Dec 23, 2018 | 9 |
XEF | France | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Nov 25, 2018 | 9 |
XEH | Hungary | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Dec 11, 2018 | 8 |
XEO | Poland | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Dec 12, 2018 | 8 |
XEZ | Czech Republic | T280XXS0ARJ2 | Android 5 | Dec 10, 2018 | 7 |
XFA | South Africa | T280XXU0AQL1 | Android 5 | Mar 12, 2018 | 5 |
XNZ | New Zealand | T280XXS0ARK4 | Android 5 | Jan 7, 2019 | 6 |
XSA | Australia | T280XXS0ARK4 | Android 5 | Jan 7, 2019 | 6 |
XSG | United Arab Emirates | T280XXU0AQL1 | Android 5 | Feb 26, 2018 | 5 |
XSP | Singapore | T280XXS0ARL1 | Android 5 | Jan 6, 2019 | 4 |
ZTO | Brazil | T280XXU0AQJ1 | Android 5 | Nov 6, 2017 | 2 |
Firmware history (45 builds)
Every stable build (PDA version) Samsung has published for the SM-T280, newest first. “Released” is the earliest date the build appeared on Samsung's servers in any region (how dates work). “pulled” means Samsung no longer serves the file for that build, usually because newer builds replaced it (details).
| Build (PDA) | Released | Android | Type | Bit | Regions | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T280XXU0ARL3 | Feb 19, 2019 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280XXS0ARK4 | Jan 7, 2019 | Android 5 | Security | 0 | 2 | on server |
T280XXS0ARL1 | Jan 6, 2019 | Android 5 | Security | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280XXS0ARK3 | Dec 23, 2018 | Android 5 | Security | 0 | 2 | on server |
T280XXS0ARJ1 | Dec 12, 2018 | Android 5 | Security | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280XXU0ARI1 | Nov 27, 2018 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280XXS0ARJ2 | Nov 25, 2018 | Android 5 | Security | 0 | 14 | on server |
T280XXU0AQL1 | Feb 26, 2018 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 8 | on server |
T280XXU0AQL4 | Jan 3, 2018 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280XXU0AQK2 | Dec 25, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 2 | on server |
T280XXU0AQJ1 | Nov 6, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 8 | on server |
T280XXU0AQF1 | Jul 12, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280XXU0AQD1 | May 1, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 2 | on server |
T280XXU0AQA1 | Feb 16, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | pulled |
T280XXU0AQA2 | Feb 6, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 2 | on server |
T280XXU0AQA4 | Feb 2, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 28 | on server |
T280XXU0APLN | Jan 9, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280XXU0APL9 | Jan 9, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | pulled |
T280XXU0APLM | Jan 9, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | pulled |
T280XXU0APLJ | Jan 9, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280XXU0APLB | Jan 9, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 4 | pulled |
T280XXU0APLL | Jan 5, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 4 | on server |
T280XXU0APLK | Jan 5, 2017 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280ZSU0APL1 | Dec 30, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 2 | on server |
T280XXU0APL8 | Dec 30, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280XXU0APL7 | Dec 29, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 25 | on server |
T280XXU0APL1 | Dec 15, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | pulled |
T280XXU0APK1 | Dec 4, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | pulled |
T280XXU0API3 | Oct 31, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 4 | pulled |
T280ZSU0APJ1 | Oct 30, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 2 | on server |
T280XXU0API2 | Oct 11, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 4 | pulled |
T280XXU0API4 | Oct 4, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280XXU0API1 | Sep 13, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | pulled |
T280XXU0APH3 | Sep 8, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 25 | pulled |
T280ZSU0APG2 | Aug 17, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 2 | pulled |
T280XXU0APF7 | Jul 18, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | on server |
T280XXU0APF6 | Jul 13, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 21 | on server |
T280XXU0APF4 | Jun 20, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 5 | on server |
T280XXU0APE2 | Jun 9, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 1 | pulled |
T280XXU0APD3 | May 10, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 28 | pulled |
T280XXU0APC5 | Mar 24, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 24 | pulled |
T280XXU0APC2 | Mar 17, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 4 | pulled |
T280ZSU0APC2 | Mar 13, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 2 | pulled |
T280XXU0APBA | Mar 3, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 4 | pulled |
T280XXU0APB6 | Feb 21, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 0 | 22 | on server |
How to download SM-T280 firmware
We do not host firmware. Download it directly from Samsung's servers with a free open-source tool, for example samloader:
samloader download -m SM-T280 -r DBTReplace DBT with your region code. Step-by-step instructions, including a graphical alternative:
How to download Samsung firmware.
Changelog and security patch level
Samsung publishes the release notes for each update, including the security patch level, on its own site. They are listed per region – for example SM-T280 / DBT release notes on doc.samsungmobile.com. Each region page here links to the notes for that code. We don't show the patch level ourselves because Samsung's update servers don't report it (why).