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[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] crash_194:
Hi all, I have a UK LTE Tab S3 but haven't had the OTA yet. Are there any tricks to hurry it up at all like using VPN's for example?

It's pathetic how excited I get when a major firmware update is released! ?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] djoxie:
Me too, me too ?*♂️?*♂️?*♂️
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Life Companion:
Odin
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Monaav:
Can I flash T825 UK firmware on Indian Tab S3 (T825)?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Life Companion:
Yeah..i just downloaded it so i am going to flash
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Monaav:
Great. I am downloading now. cant wait to get update:)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
can somebody upload the uk version? Need to register at sammobile and 15kbps isnt great
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thaliya:
download via samfirm
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Monaav:
I am downloading getting 500kBps on 100mbps:)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
samfirm is discontinued, h tt ps://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model/?q=galxy+tab+s3&exact=1 has not the latest fw..
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Life Companion:
Follow my link in OP
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thaliya:
SM-T825 - BTU - United Kingdom

https://mega.nz/#!1VUx2Cbb!mOdaCFtsYrMb_Xp2T0QCqurxipF1qG9wVjcaziBb2JY
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Monaav:
Great:good:U Downloaded from sammfirm? File name different from sammobile thts why asking.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] ganesh7774:
Any idea when SM-T820 non LTE update will be released?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thaliya:
yea from samfirm
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
Downloaded it, flashed it.

Installed latest twrp.

Can this version Pie 9.0 be rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] borr2k:
can you use dex mode with the update
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
Didn't try it. Guess it works.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dagrim1:
Succesfully rooted with magisk here... Flashed the latest zip through recovery and installed the manager.

Nope, doesn't work... Nothing happens when putting the dongle in (except for charging). On the s10 dex is automatically launched... on the s3 (with pie, no debloat yet) nothing happens.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
Did you installed the manager from the magisk topic? Oke, got it... downloaded it. Rooted:laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] crash_194:
Just downloaded and flashed from sammobile, couldn't resist! Looks like they have overhauled the colour palette with this update, screen looks loads more vibrant. Anyone else noticed this?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] uscar:
Can you use dex mode?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] crash_194:
It doesn't have dex mode? I dont know where you enable it if it does?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] borr2k:
Ok thanks, I guess I'll get a tab s4. I use my tab s3 for work and use my s8 on weekends and for dex when I get home. I don't use my PC anymore, I was hoping to stick with s3 for awhile and just use one device all the time.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
I'm on rooted pie, but can't Get the fingerprint scanner to work.

The fingerprints scanner enable / disable button won't stick when I try this.

Also when I try to scan a finger it get stuck at 0 %.

Anyone else noticed this?

Or could this be a bad flash?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Monaav:
Is latest this one? https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s3/development/recovery-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-t3581359.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
No. Check first post. 3.2.1.1
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dagrim1:
Working fine here... you did flash a t825 rom on a t825 device?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
Yes, downloaded the UK t825 from first post for my tab S3 lte

Is it possible that knox is blocking settings?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Monaav:
Got it flashed and rooted. Fingerprint scanner is working well no problem here.

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Yes installed that one , working well:good:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
Downloaded the file from sam mobile again.

Extracted it, it was bigger. So a corrupt download I guess.

Downloaded Odin latest version.

Flashed it, tested it. ( wiped internal storage)

Fingerprint works, enabled OEM Unlock.

Flashed TWRP, Magisk .
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Monaav:
Did anyone try this newer pie version of UK firmware ? https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...are/SM-T825/BTU/download/T825XXU3CSH9/287671/
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mandegar93:
Hey there.. i didn't receive any pie update for my tab s3 T825 .. the region is France.. anyone knows how long should I wait to receive that?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
You can flash UK rom perfect over Europe.

Download first page.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mandegar93:
It will wipe my data,yeah?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
No not nesseary. You can choose this in Odin flash settings.

Just backup to SD card.

Also put Magisk, Magisk app etc. there.

Enable USB- debugging, OEM unlock.

Flash TWRP files after the ? update.

(just like 8.0)

So you can easy install it

I would advise a clean flash.

Also download SwiftKey later, Samsung keyboard sucks imho.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] semantsen:
Any guess about INS update for T825 (LTE)?

Currently I am using BTU rom

Working without flaw

Only I cannot have regional Indian languages..

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Yess..

Swiftkey works great for physical keyboard too. I can use it for Marathi as Samsung physical keyboard does not work on IIndian regional languages..
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Life Companion:
Update :- Now Available for WIFI Version too (T820)

https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s3/firmware/SM-T820/
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jarvis49:
Hello to everyone.I just download for T820 the English rom (BTU) from Sammobile.

When i unzip the file there the is no CP file.Only BL, AP and two CSC's.

Is that normal?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] StillTrying57:
Did update this morning, same thing, no issues... Working well.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Life Companion:
Yeah because T820 is Wifi Tablet...CP is used for modem included in Sim Models like T825
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jarvis49:
Thanks a ton my friend.I flash rom with odin an everything works great.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] touchfan:
Are there any downsides to flashing the UK firmware on a US device?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jiabinjiabin:
T827V?

When can T827V update?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] LedgendaryEpics:
SM-T820

Installed pie from UK, works perfectly, will give an update on twrp thread.

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I think it should be 5 replies to post links insead of 10 for noobies imho.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] clist_2018:
what is your device origin?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mandegar93:
Same issue here with fingerprint scanner..

What did you do? Flash another package?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] LedgendaryEpics:
T820.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] LedgendaryEpics:
Works fine to me on pie uk smt820
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] clist_2018:
Sorry, i meant to ask where this device is located geographically.

I am in North America and wanted to confirm i can install UK image on my device without bricking it
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] LedgendaryEpics:
I think it was either Germany, or a middle eastern variant. I think the brick occurs if your on one of the lte variants if I remember correctly but don't quote me on that.

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Edit: Yes, US variants of stock firmware I believe are most compatible with Canada, Uk, Germany, France, and a few middle eastern variants, but mostly the first three.

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Edit: Yes, US variants of stock firmware I believe are most compatible with Canada, Uk, Germany, France, and a few middle eastern variants, but mostly the first three.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] clist_2018:
Thank you. I don't have much experience and knowledge with these differences, just wanted to confirm i can install UK image on my NA device, as long as the model number is the same
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] LedgendaryEpics:
Yes, but make sure you don't do this on the lte version like t827, that might brick your device.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] clist_2018:
thank you very much!

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worked like a charm!

thank you again.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] LedgendaryEpics:
You know the button for that ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
The first UK version was corrupted, downloaded it again.

Second time the size was bigger.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mandegar93:
You mean that last version of uk firmware (23/8/2019)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
I have the one from 20/8/2019. Didn't try that one.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mandegar93:
Are there any better site to download the firmware?

Sammobile and samfrew are so slow!!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
I used sammobile. Yes it's slow.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] GiantAxe:
Mirrored the T820 Pie update to MEGA

SM-T820 - BTU - United Kingdom

https://mega.nz/#!9wtX3arS!K9-3wvdoF_mFrzAHmIZu-8PcBtq2YCMK1TugKm1R-Jo
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mandegar93:
Sorry to bother you but don't you have any problem with software update in setting after update?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
No problem. I'm rooted. So I disabled it.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mandegar93:
I just flashed again and still fingerprint scanner doesn't work.. any solution?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
Did you do a clean install?

Formatted data, internal storage etc.?

This by Odin?

Do you have 1 or 5 extracted files in Odin?

I had first download 1 file.

Second download 5, this was the correct rom.

This rom was bigger.

Then I did a clean install by Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] mandegar93:
I just select the AP file(big one) and then start flash!

Is that okay,yes?

And yes there's a 5 file and yes after flash my tab wiped clearly!

Edit: solved
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] jarvis49:
Back to Oreo for me.Battery life was tragic with Pie.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] birimbecas:
I've updated to pie but now i cant find netflix in the play store. I belive it's because it says the device is not play protect certified in play store settings.

Does anyone have the same issue?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] prince_72:
I want to install the Pie update but I want to get the Canadian CSC version. I guess I an install the UK BTU and then change the CSC. Do you know how to change the CSC without root. I know for phones but tablets do not have the phone application
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] djoxie:
LTE version has phone app ✌
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] prince_72:
I know and it is very easy to change the CSC as in any galaxy phone with the IMEI and star codes but what about in tablet?

There must be a way. I am wondering if someone knows a procedure
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] rojogoogle:
I am getting the OTA update in Canada, so it must have progressed beyond the UK.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] OriginalGabriel:
Hit the US today as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] JohnDoe01:
In France now, wonder if I will jump or wait a bit.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] djoxie:
After using Tab S3 with Pie for 2 weeks, I went back to Oreo. First reason is battery life, which was terrible. The other thing is completely ruined multi-window option. You cannot long press capacitative button to get into multi-window mode, app switcher which was in between apps is gone... That was unacceptable for me... I am lucky that the bootloader wasn't updated with Pie, so I could go back... Tab S3 is much more useful under Oreo IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] duy_ng:
I'm having the same issue. I have installed a Custom ROM before. Maybe that's why?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] toy4x4:
Mine says it has been modified and won't download. It has never been modified.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] JohnDoe01:
Updated this morning. It works fine. No battery drain, no stuttering, Netflix is still there, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] namitutonka:
Android Pie US OTA is called Samsung One UI 1.1

My stock (Android 8.0.0) unrooted SM-T820 (wi-fi only) just now, 9/14/2019 downloaded and is installing the OTA update.

Ver. T820 XXU3CSH9/T820XAR3CSH2 1280.32 MB

After rebooting and optimizing 305 apps:

One UI version 1.1

Android version 9

Kernel version 3.18.115-16530048 #1 Mon Aug 26 15:19:08 KST 2019

Build number PPR1.180610.011.T820XXU3CSH9

Knox version 3.3, Knox API level 28, TIMA 3.3.0

Security software version MDF v3.1 Release 4, WLAN v1.0 Release 2, VPN PP-MOD v2.1 Release 2.0,ASKS v2.1.0 Release 190226, ADP v2.0 Release 180525,

FIPS BoringSSL v1.3, FIPS SKC v1.7, FIPS SCrypto v1.0, SMR Aug-2019 Release 1

Android security patch level August 1, 2019

Here's what's new.

One UI

-Content settings and other information have been reorganized to keep you focused on the task on hand.

-Interactive elements have been moved to the bottom of the screen.

-New adaptive theme changes your keyboard look based on the colors of the surrounding app.

-Floating keyboard is available in all apps and has new size and transparency settings.

-You can set a custom touch and hold delay.

Device care (formerly Device maintenance)

-Performance modes are streamlined and integrated into power saving modes.

-The Edge panel for device maintenance is discontinued.

Settings

-Menus have been reorganized to make settings easier to find.

Contacts

-The new drawer menu makes it easier to manage contacts from various accounts.

Camera

-The new Scene optimizer automatically enhances the camera's color settings to fit the scene.

Gallery

-Photo Editor Pro's editing tools have been added to Gallery, so you can make all your edits and touchups without leaving the app.

My Files

-The new storage analysis tool has been added to help you monitor your storage usage and save space.

-You can now show or hide items on the My Files Home screen.

Other improvements and changes

-Access Kids Home on the quick panel.

-HEIF images are now supported.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] foshka:
SM-T820 firmware

Anybody have a link to the stock firmware of the sm-t820 english version, so I can downgrade back to oreo? the odin links for firmware have the T825, but no 820. I found a german version, but no english/US version.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] peppeson:
I read a lot of comments complaining about battery life... have you noticed any slowdown upgrading from 7 to 8? My tab is not usable anymore... so slow... at the service center told me it was caused by an app but now I've done a factory reset and it's all the same...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
I advise a factory reset and android pie. It runs super smooth.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] the_wookie:
Can someone check before I upgrade, has Samsung made the sd card adoptable storage or is it still only able to be used as a separate dive?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] peppeson:
I would really like that but... I'm not receiving the OTA update for Pie...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
Download the full rom.. See first post.

I always advise a full rom & clean install , when updating from old to newer version.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] farzii:
How to root?

I didn't root yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
See twrp topic
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] elcidroyale:
With Android 9.0, battery life sucks and overall the whole tablet is very slow and laggy. Very disappointed because it's almost unusable compared to any tablet released today.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] rhauff:
All running fine!

SM-T820 in US. Simply did OTA upgrade. No issues with lagging, battery usage seems the same as Oreo. Fingerprint sensor works, Netflix & Amazon video working fine. Like the new dark/night theme.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] elcidroyale:
Hmm how was Oreo? Better or worse than average? How many hours screen on time?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] onolox:
It's very clear that Samsung just did this update because they are obliged.

They just don't care, I never have seen such a poor ROM from any vendor.

Samsung: "just thrown that **** to them and don't bother me".

Now all my hopes are with the devs from here...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Life Companion:
Already happend :D

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s3/development/rom-sm-t825-tweaked-t3769742
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] tryf3:
I have updated to pie 2 days ago but except the new ui I didn't notice something new. The battery for me is good as before and also the tablet the same fast.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] rainman74:
That's bull****. The firmware update to Android 9.0 is absolutely fine and runs smoothly and without increased battery usage!

However, you must not patch the update via Magisk Canary (AP file), but install it the usual way via Odin - OEM unlock - flash TWRP - boot to recovery - format DATA - disable forced encryption and then flash Magisk v19.4 via TWRP.

If you go the new way via Magisk Canary and patch the AP file, the ROM will be destroyed in some parts and some things won't work anymore, like energy saving mode settings and the settings menu.

Also, it's not true that Samsung didn't bother with it, the new firmware is identical to the current firmware of the Galaxy Tab S6 except for the missing DEX (which you can understand). Also the menus are identical and the nice OneUI is completely included. The tablet-optimized own view of the 8.0 firmware has been omitted in favor of simplicity, but as already mentioned this is exactly identical to the Tab S6 and it doesn't bother me at all, because it can be operated in the same way as my S10. The menus make good use of the tablet breakpoints.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] rhauff:
Just got 5hrs screen time, mixed Chrome E-reader & Netflix & down to 5% now. 1.5 day since last charge.

How was Oreo?? Fine for the last year or so.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] aretzios:
Relatively minor effect of this upgrade

I have applied the Android system update. There are there the additional benefits of Android 9 in terms of notifications and system utilities but the tablet appeared to suffer a bit of speed decrease. It should be applied, but nobody should be expecting too much of it.

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Yes, this was my impression initially but running the tablet subsequently seemed to improve matters. Yes, there is now a more noticeable lag than before, especially in applications driven by Chrome. If one avoids Chrome and Chrome-driven apps, the tablet appears to work fine.

I agree overall with your assessment. Now, why Samsung released this update is beyond me. They should not have released it.

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By all accounts, this was one sorry "update". Somehow, however, the software that seemed to have most trouble in this update is Chrome. I am not sure why. Other sites that include the Chrome engine also have noticeable lag.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] elcidroyale:
I hard reset twice and removed a ton of bloatware and it's running faster and lasting longer although I didn't own it before the update so not sure how comparable. In any case I'm happy with this tablet!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] peppeson:
This is the BTU (UK) version... Is it good for Italy too? I mean, has it international language? For me will it be the same?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duvel999:
Yes, no problem
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] djoxie:
I get around 7 hours SOT, mixed chrome, mxplayer, youtube vanced, 2 days usage. That is on Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] episode96:
With so many conflicting opinions about the update I'm in doubt whether to install it at all. What I've seen of the UI does not impress me. They've got rid of the tablet layouts in settings and much transferred the phone UI directly "as is". Also the new way of multitasking seems less efficient. Also, performance seems to be no better than before, at best.

Any definitive positives about the update, other than the latest security fixes? :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] rainman74:
Here are the advantages of the update that I don't want to miss anymore:

Android 9 (of course)

Security updates from August 1, 2019

Better overview and control of app notifications

Complete One UI (version 1.1, same as my Galaxy S10+)

Multiple start screen grids (5x5, 6x5)

Select multiple apps and move them at once (e.g. to the start screen) or remove them

Screensaver during loading

Bixby routines - e.g. battery saving mode while sleeping

Night Mode (for One UI and Apps)

Delay notifications

More energy saving options (normal, advanced and optimized)

Digital well-being

And there are definitely no disadvantages in battery usage compared to 8.0. All measurement comparisons here are subjective and quite useless, as battery usage depends on many different factors.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] djoxie:
But multiwindow option is ruined. There's no even app switcher between 2 app windows, not to mention that you cannot use capacitative button for quick switch of second app anymore