How to Flash / Install Firmware Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016) Using ODIN v3.11.1 | Guide.

Flash Stock Firmware Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016). There are two versions of this device,  Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016) T280 and T285. T280 is not support GSM, this device work on Wi-Fi only to connect internet, T285 support 4G and Wi-Fi. And now we will show you how to flash both of this device. If you want to upgrade your Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016) firmware, we recommend using Samsung’s own utilities OTA (Over-the-air) or Samsung Kies. follow this guide only if you understand about risks involved in flashing your Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016) device. On this guide we flash Samsung device using ODIN v3.11.1.


This device is released on 2016, March. Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016) is the smartphone with 7,0 Inchi IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, work on Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop), Supported with Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 chipset, Adreno 306 GPU, combined with 1500 MB of RAM and 5 MP of  Main camera and 2 MP on secondary camera. 

Preparation.

Below is the following things you must do before flashing your Android Samsung Smartphone device.

1. Make sure your Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016) is fully charged. or minimum has 88 % of battery capacity. It will avoid the flashing process failure.
2. Flashing process will delete or wipe all data stored in internal memory. So, don't forget to backup all data before flashing device.
3. Make sure you have installed a latest of the Samsung driver, that support with your device, If you don't have, you can download here 
4. Original USB cable driver for your Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016).
5. Download Odin V3.11.1, Here 
6. Download Official firmware file for the model number of your device, download it from - SamMobile, or you can visit samsung-updates.com/
7. Or you can read Guide How to Download Official Samsung Firmware From SamMobile. Here 
8. Firmware Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016), you must Log In to download firmware via this link.
• SM-T285 (4G/Wi-Fi) - Here 
• SM-T280 (Wi-Fi only) - Here.

Guide To Flash Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016) 

1. You must download all necessary file.(Samsung USB driver and Odin)
2. Then, install all driver to your computer or PC.
3. Extraxt Odin V3.11.1. file on the destination folder.
4. Switch Off your Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016) to start flashing process.
5. Then, run Odin3 v3.11.1 by right click on Odin.exe and select Run as Administrator.

   

   Flash Stock Firmware On Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016)

6. When program is running, now you can click AP, and navigate to the *.tar or *.tar.md5 firmware file. 

   

   Flash Stock Firmware On Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016)

7. Now your firmware file has been inserted in Odin3 
8. Then, Enter download mode your Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016). See this guide how to do it.
9. On this mode, now connect your Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016) to your PC / laptop using a USB cable. 
10. After your phone connected, you will see a message appear that show your device added and there is info on the ID: COM at top left corner. Keep in mind for this COM vary depending on the PC / Laptop. Just Ignore all, in this picture you will see that your device is detected on (COM 5)

    

    Port Com Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016)

11. Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
12. When everything already you can click Start Button. at the bottom left corner
13. Just wait for the process to run about 2-5 minutes, and make sure there is no interference in this process. 
14. When complete it will display a notification PASS and your smartphone Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016) will automatically restart.
15. Wait your device to boot up, it will take a while.
16. When your Samsung GALAXY TAB A 7.0 (2016) is ready to use, now check your firmware version. See this guide how to check it.
17. Finish.