Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016 (SM-T280) is a samsung device (codename: sm-t280). FirmwareMirror hosts 9 verified firmware builds, covering: AUT, SEB, BNN, XAC, XSA. Available as official firmware. Last updated: 2026. All files MD5-verified. Free, no registration.
Find and download official Stock ROM for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016 (SM-T280) (sm-t280). All firmware files include MD5 hash verification and are available for direct download.
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| T280XXS0ARK4/T280XSA0ARK4/ | Odin | 206.03 MB | N/A |
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| T280XXU0APF4/T280OJV0APF1/ | Odin | 452.72 MB | N/A |
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| T280XXS0ARK3/T280BNN0ARK3/ | Odin | 228.24 MB | N/A |
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| T280XXS0ARK3/T280XAC0ARK3/ | Odin | 2.02 GB | N/A |
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| T280XXS0ARJ2/T280AUT0ARJ2/ | Odin | 2.19 GB | N/A |
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| T280XXS0ARJ2/T280SEB0ARJ2/ | Odin | 2.02 GB | N/A |
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| T280XXU0AQJ1/T280UVS0AQJ1/ | Odin | 206.03 MB | N/A |
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| T280XXU0AQL1/T280OJV0AQL1/ | Odin | 2.54 GB | N/A |
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| T280ZSU0APL1/T280OZS0APL1/ | Odin | 2.02 GB | N/A |
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Versions: T280 (Wi-Fi only); T285 (4G/Wi-Fi)
| Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only |
| Launch | Announced | 2016, March. Released 2016, March |
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| Status | Discontinued |
| Body | Dimensions | 186.9 x 108.8 x 8.7 mm (7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 in) |
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| Weight | 283 g (9.98 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM - cellular model only |
| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
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| Size | 7.0 inches, 142.1 cm2 (~69.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density) |
| Platform | OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) Spreadtrum SC9830 | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 | |
| GPU | Adreno 306 Mali-400MP2 |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | |
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| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, AF |
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| Features | Panorama | |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | Single | 2 MP, f/2.2 |
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| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
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| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer |
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| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
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| Talk time | Up to 11 h (multimedia) | |
| Music play | Up to 100 h |
| Misc | Colors | Pearl White, Metallic Black |
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| Models | SM-T280, SM-T285 | |
| SAR EU | 0.64 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 130 EUR |
A: Yes — official firmware from the manufacturer is generally safe when you match your device's exact model number and region. Flashing the wrong region or modified firmware can cause issues.
A: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016 (SM-T280) firmware is flashed using Odin. See the step-by-step guide above for the full procedure.
A: Some devices allow downgrading, others have anti-rollback protection that blocks it. Check the version-specific notes on each ROM page, or your model's community forum, before attempting a downgrade.
A: First, verify the firmware matches your exact model code (e.g. SM-S938B for Samsung, or the CPH-number for OPPO). Reinstall the manufacturer's USB drivers, use a rear USB 2.0 port directly on your PC, and retry. The troubleshooting box above the FAQ covers the most common failure modes.
