Download Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 SM-T380/T385/T387 Oreo 8.1 Stock Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 comes with Nougat version as a default OS. As you already know, you can update your Tablet using Software update option in settings. But, In some regions, you may not get the update. In that situation, you can upgrade your mobile using the ODIN method. Before trying this manual method, you can also work, Samsung Smartswitch; It is easy compared with the below process. Rooted users should download the firmware and flash it using Flashify app. If you flash using the ODIN method, you will lose Root access. Bricked mobiles can be unbricked by the below way. If you flash other region firmware, you may lose Mobile Network access. Contact your provider and configure APN as per your Mobile Operator Instructions.

Oreo 8.1 Firmware Flash- Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017

Official OTA Method

If you want to update a security patch to the current month. Don’t go for manual method. Before that method, try this OTA Method.

The process is simple and straightforward;

• Go to your device setting menu and scroll down to the bottom

• Tap on “Software Update”

• You may have to refresh the page to start the OTA upgrade process.

Manual Method ( SM-T380/  SM-T385 )

Note

• Check Your Device Mobile No. If you flash Different model number, you will lose some features based on your region.

• Battery Percentage Above 50.

• Backup Your Device.

Using ODIN Method

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock; you’ll find these options at Settings >>> Developer options. If you didn’t see the developer options on your settings menu, then go to about >>> build number; click on the “Build Number” row for about ten times regularly to activate “Developer Option” on your device.

  

• Download Samsung USB driver and install it in your PC.

• We are using third party software flashing. Download ODIN and install this also in your PC. In ODIN version, select Oreo supporting version ODIN.

• Download Firmware For Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 Official Firmware. Select recent firmware. When selecting firmware, refer- How to choose correct firmware.

• SM-T380

• SM-T385

• SM-T387P

• SM-T387R4

• SM-T387T

• SM-T387W

• If the above mirror not working, try the secondary mirror.

• Switch off your Mobile. Enter into Download mode->Volume Down+ Home+ Power Buttons. Connect Your Mobile To PC via USB Cable, After Samsung Logo Appear, Release all keys.

• After entering into Download Mode, it will say Warning Press Volume Up button to continue.

• Launch Odin Application.

• It Will Show the message added.

• If you did not get this message Repeat the above steps.

• After Getting Added Message Select, AP/PDA Button then Browse for the Firmware file selects it. Tick the Auto Reboot.

• Press Start wait for the tasks to complete. It will automatically reboot after the process complete.

Selva Ganesh

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