Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) (SM-T285) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-T285 firmware?
T285XXU0ATH1, released September 16, 2020 for region THL with Android 5.1.1. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 0. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since September 2020, so Android 5.1.1 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
Can I downgrade the SM-T285 firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 0:
- Binary 0 — since Aug 2020
SM-T285 firmware for region THL
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
T285XXU0ATH1
Feature update
|
0 | THL | 5.1.1 |
2020-09-16 | Download |
How to Flash SM-T285 Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) into Download Mode, load the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into Odin on a Windows PC and press Start. Pick a build with Bit 0 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.