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Galaxy Tab A (SM-T290)

Build Number : T290XXS5CWG5
Android version : R(Android 11)
Release Date : 2023-08-14
Security patch level : 2023-05-01
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
Build Number : T290XXS4CWC1
Android version : R(Android 11)
Release Date : 2023-04-12
Security patch level : 2022-12-01
• The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXS4CWA1
Android version : R(Android 11)
Release Date : 2023-02-21
Security patch level : 2022-09-01
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
Build Number : T290XXU3CVG3
Android version : R(Android 11)
Release Date : 2022-09-08
Security patch level : 2022-07-01
• Overall device performance has been improved.
• The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU3CVE1
Android version : R(Android 11)
Release Date : 2022-07-27
Security patch level : 2022-04-01
• Overall stability of your device has been improved.
• The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU3CVD3
Android version : R(Android 11)
Release Date : 2022-05-12
Security patch level : 2022-04-01
• Overall stability of your device has been improved.
• The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU3CUK4
Android version : R(Android 11)
Release Date : 2022-01-12
Security patch level : 2021-11-01
• Overall stability of your device has been improved.
• The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU3CUG4
Android version : R(Android 11)
Release Date : 2021-09-03
Security patch level : 2021-08-01
• Overall stability of your device has been improved.
• The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU3CUF8
Android version : R(Android 11)
Release Date : 2021-07-01
Security patch level : 2021-05-01
One UI 3.1 Upgrade (Android 11)
One UI 3.1 is designed to help you focus on what matters. Our visual redesign has improved the places you visit the most, like the Home screen and quick panel, to reduce distractions, highlight important information, and make your experience more consistent. Performance improvements will help apps run quicker while using less battery power. And One UI 3.1 puts control in your hands with new privacy controls, one-time permissions, and enhanced Digital Wellbeing.

Scroll down for a full list of changes.

Visual design
We’ve refreshed the look and feel of One UI 3.1 in lots of ways, big and small, from new, more consistent icons to smarter organization of the quick panel and notifications. Motion is smoother and more natural than ever, with improved animations and haptic feedback for common interactions. And the interface responds to different screen sizes to provide the best experience on any device, whether it’s a phone, foldable, or tablet.

Improved performance
We optimized One UI 3.1 with enhanced dynamic memory allocation, so apps run faster and perform better. We’ve also restricted background activities to provide better performance and power usage.

Better customization
• New image categories have been added to Dynamic Lock screen, and you can select up to 5 categories at once.
• On the Lock screen, you can add a widget to check your usage time.
• Get an interactive preview when setting a wallpaper.
• In Samsung Internet, you can reorder and lock tabs.
• New icons and Lock screen widgets make it easier to find and control your routines.
• Use Digital Wellbeing with separate personal and work profiles.

Enhanced features
Home screen and Lock screen
• Add widgets by touching and holding an app on the Home screen.
• Turn off the screen by double tapping on an empty space on the Home or Lock screen. (Set it up in Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures.)
• On the Lock screen, tap the clock area to see widgets like calendar, weather, and music.

Pictures and videos
• Take pictures quicker with improved auto focus and auto exposure.
• View, edit, and share pictures and videos more easily from Gallery.
• Find pictures and videos quicker with new search features and categories in Gallery.
• Revert edited pictures to their original versions at any time, even after they’re saved, so you never lose a shot.

Settings
• Settings has a new simpler look and feel. Your Samsung account is shown at the top, and Home screen settings are now easier to access.
• Find the settings you need more easily with new Search features. You’ll get better results for synonyms and common misspellings, and you can tap on tags to see groups of related settings.
• Quick settings buttons have been reduced to provide only the most commonly used features. You can also add buttons to create your own customized quick panel.

Samsung Keyboard
• Increased the number of input languages to 370.
• Made it easier to paste copied images and verification codes from text messages.
• Added emoji and sticker suggestions when you enter a text-based emoticon.
• Improved the keyboard layout to provide a larger space bar when entering web and email addresses.
• Reorganized Keyboard settings so it's easier to access frequently used settings.

Productivity
Maintain a healthy balance between work and life by minimizing repetitive and complicated tasks and handling them efficiently.
• New routines will be recommended based on your daily life and usage patterns.
• In Internet, you can hide the status and navigation bars for a more immersive experience and quickly translate webpages.
• You’ll be prompted to block websites that send too many pop-ups or notifications.
• You can browse and select cloud drive files from the file selection screen in My Files.
• You can now delete cache files in My Files to easily free up storage space.
• Events with the same start time are displayed together in the month and list views in Calendar.

Easy media and device control
Media and device control is easier with the improved media panel in notifications. You can see recently used media apps and quickly change the playback device. You can also check Android Auto settings in the Advanced features menu in Settings.

Identify and improve your digital habits
Improved Digital Wellbeing features make it easy to check how you're using your phone or tablet and help you form good digital habits. Check your usage while driving or see weekly changes in your screen time by function at a glance through upgraded weekly reports.

Accessibility for everyone
One UI 3.1 recommends useful accessibility features for you based on your usage. The improved Accessibility shortcut makes accessibility features easier to start and use. You can use the Speak keyboard input aloud feature to get voice feedback of your typing even when TalkBack is turned off.

Stronger privacy protection
You can now let an app access to your microphone, camera, or location just one time. Any permissions that an app hasn’t used in a while will be automatically revoked. You can no longer give apps permission to always see your location in the regular permission popup. To let apps access your location when they’re not in use, you need to go to the location permission page for the app in Settings.

Calendar
• Extract the date and address from the event title and recommend automatic registration.
• Receive notifications from SmartThings devices that also have specified schedule notifications.

Camera
• The performance of Camera has been improved

Display
• Eye comfort shield function has been added.
• The color temperature of the screen automatically adjusts for the time of day.

Reminder
• Extract the date and address from the reminder memo and recommend to register automatically, and remind important information by situation.

Share Sheet
• It is now possible to protect your privacy by deleting the location information of previously taken photos before sharing or posting them on social media.

Social Platform
• Synchronize valid links created on devices with the same registered Samsung account.
• The use of social media services has been simplified. It is possible to share profiles, photos, notes, schedules, and more with friends simply by logging in to your Samsung account.
Additional improvements
• In Clock, you can hear the time and preset name of the alarm read aloud when an alarm rings.

Some apps will need to be updated separately after the One UI 3.1 update.

You can no longer use Wi-Fi Direct to send files to other devices. You can use Nearby Share instead. You can still receive files using Wi-Fi Direct.
Build Number : T290XXU3BUE1
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2021-06-11
Security patch level : 2021-04-01
· The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU3BUE1
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2021-05-27
Security patch level : 2021-04-01
· The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU3BUC1
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2021-04-14
Security patch level : 2021-02-01
· The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU3BUB2
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2021-03-11
Security patch level : 2021-02-01
· The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXS3BTL6
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2020-12-24
Security patch level : 2020-12-01
· The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU3BTI2
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2020-10-20
Security patch level : 2020-09-01
• The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU3BTG1
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2020-07-29
Security patch level : 2020-07-01
One UI 2.1 upgrade with Android 10

One UI 2.1 brings you Android 10, with exciting new features from Samsung and Google based on feedback from users like you.
We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe during the upgrade.
Some apps, including Calculator, Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes, need to be updated individually after you update your OS.

Dark mode
- Enhanced image, text, and color adjustments for day and night environments.

Icons and colors
- Clearer app icons and system colors.

Accessibility
- High contrast keyboards and layouts for large text have been improved.

Device care
- The battery usage graph now provides more detailed information.

Camera
- Added the ability to edit the modes that appear at the bottom of the screen.
- Provided a More tab so you can quickly access hidden modes from the preview screen.

Internet
- Customize the quick menu to get instant access to the features you use the most.
- Get more information from the app bar.


My Files
- Added more filters you can use while searching to help you find things quickly.

Calculator
- Added speed and time units to the unit converter.
Build Number : T290XXS3ATF1
Android version : Pie(Android 9)
Release Date : 2020-06-25
Security patch level : 2020-06-01
· The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXS3ATC2
Android version : Pie(Android 9)
Release Date : 2020-03-25
Security patch level : 2020-03-01
· The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU2ASL3
Android version : Pie(Android 9)
Release Date : 2019-12-26
Security patch level : 2019-12-01
· The security of your device has been improved.
Build Number : T290XXU1ASH1
Android version : Pie(Android 9)
Release Date : 2019-08-30
Security patch level : 2019-06-01
· The stability of Touch screen has been improved.
· Overall stability of functions improved.
· The security of your device has been improved.