Samsung announced the new Galaxy A8 2018 duo in early 2018 and later on followed up with the A8 Star and A8s. The Galaxy A8 and A8+ come with model numbers SM-A530F and SM-A730F respectively while the A8 Star and A8s have the model numbers SM-G885F and SM-G887, respectively.
Model numbers aside, this page brings you all the latest software updates for the entire Galaxy A8 series, all the way from 2015 to the present day, along with the download link of the firmware for each of them as well as a preview of the changelogs, among other interesting stuff.
Software update timeline
Galaxy A8s update timeline (SM-G887)
- Android 9 Pie is available
| Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| 11 June 2019 | G8870ZHU1BSE3 | Android 9 | Installs Android 9 Pie update with One UI and April 2019 security patch |
| 10 Jan 2019 | G8870ZCU1ASA1 | Android 8.1 | January 2019 security patch in China |
Galaxy A8 Star update timeline (SM-G885F)
- Android 9 Pie is available in China
- Global rollout coming soon
| Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| 12 Jun 2019 | G8850ZHU3BSEB | Android 9 | Installs Android 9 Pie and One UI to the Chinese variant. The update also installs May 2019 security patch |
| 10 Dec 2018 | G885FDXU2ARK3 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
| 01 Aug 2018 | G885FDXU1ARG6 | Android 8.0 | July 2018 security patch |
| 17 July 2018 | G885FDXU1ARF8 | Android 8.0 | June 2018 security patch |
Galaxy A8 2018 update timeline (SM-A530F)
- Android 9 now available (March 12, 2019)
| Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| 05 Feb 2020 | A530FXXSACTB2 | Android 9 | February 2020 security patch |
| 12 Mar 2019 | A530FXXU4CSC3 | Android 9 | Installs Android 9 Pie update with February 2019 security patch |
| 10 Jan 2019 | A530FXXS3BRL1 | Android 8.0 | December 2018 security patch |
| 23 Nov 2018 | A530FXXS3BRK5 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
| 26 Oct 2018 | A530FXXU3BRJ4 | Android 8.0 | October 2018 security patch |
| 19 Sep 2018 | A530FXXU3BRI1 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security patch |
| 22 Aug 2018 | A530FXXS3BRH1 | Android 8.0 | August 2018 security patch |
| 09 July 2018 | A530FXXU2BRG1 | Android 8.0 | Android 8.0 Oreo OS update, brings new features like picture-in-picture, notification dots, Autofill, revamped notifications center and settings app, notification snooze, etc. stuff |
| 23 May 2018 | A530FXXS2ARE1 | Android 7.1.1 | May 2018 security patch |
| 12 Apr 2018 | A530FXXU2ARD1 | Android 7.1.1 | April 2018 security patch |
| 23 Feb 2018 | A530FXXU2ARB9 | Android 7.1.1 | March 2018 security patch |
| 23 Feb 2018 | A530FXXU2ARB8 | Android 7.1.1 | February 2018 security patch |
| 19 Feb 2018 | A530FXXU2ARB6 | Android 7.1.1 | February 2018 security patch |
| 12 Jan 2018 | A530FXXU1ARA3 | Android 7.1.1 | January 2018 security patch |
| 20 Dec 2017 | A530FXXU1AQLC | Android 7.1.1 | December 2017 security patch |
Galaxy A8 2018 update timeline (SM-A530W)
- Android 9 Pie available in Canada from April 22, 2019
| Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| 22 Apr 2019 | A530WVLU4CSCA | Android 9 | Installs Android 9 Pie update with Samsung One UI and March 2019 security patch |
| 23 Nov 2018 | A520WVLU5CRJ3 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
| 14 Oct 2018 | A530WVLS3BRJ1 | Android 8.0 | October 2018 security patch |
| 15 Sep 2018 | A530WVLS2BRH3 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security patch |
| 26 Aug 2018 | A530WVLU1BRH2 | Android 8.0 | Android 8.0 Oreo and August 2018 security patch |
| 01 July 2018 | A530WVLS1ARF1 | Android 7.1.1 | June 2018 security patch |
| 10 June 2018 | A530WVLU1ARD2 | Android 7.1.1 | May 2018 security patch |
Galaxy A8+ 2018 update timeline (SM-A730F)
- Android 9 Pie available as from March 07, 2019
| Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| 07 Mar 2019 | A730FXXU4CSB9 | Android 9 | Installs Android 9 Pie update with One UI and February 2019 security patch |
| 12 Feb 2019 | A730FXXS4BSA8 | Android 8.0 | February 2019 security patch |
| 28 Jan 2019 | A730FXXS3BSA3 | Android 8.0 | January 2019 security patch |
| 20 Nov 2018 | A730FXXU3BRK3 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security update |
| 23 Oct 2018 | A730FXXU3BRJ4 | Android 8.0 | October 2018 security update |
| 18 Sep 2018 | A730FXXU3BRI1 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security patch |
| 22 Aug | A730FXXS3BRH1 | Android 8.0 | August 2018 security patch |
| 09 July 2018 | A730FXXU2BRG1 | Android 8.0 | Android 8.0 Oreo OS update, brings new features like picture-in-picture, notification dots, Autofill, revamped notifications center and settings app, notification snooze, etc. stuff |
| 22 May 2018 | A730FXXU2ARE1 | Android 7.1.1 | May 2018 security patch |
| 14 Apr 2018 | A730FXXU2ARD1 | Android 7.1.1 | April 2018 security patch |
| 21 Mar 2018 | A730FXXU2ARC9 | Android 7.1.1 | March 2018 security patch |
| 23 Feb 2018 | A730FXXU2ARB8 | Android 7.1.1 | February 2018 security patch |
| 19 Feb 2018 | A730FXXU2ARB6 | Android 7.1.1 | February 2018 security patch |
| 12 Jan 2018 | A730FXXU1ARA7 | Android 7.1.1 | January 2018 security patch |
| 21 Dec 2017 | A730FXXU1AQLE | Android 7.1.1 | December 2017 security patch |
Galaxy A8 2016 update
- Android 8.0 Oreo available
- Not eligible for Android 9 update
| Model No. | Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-A810F | 25 Jan 2019 | A810FXXU2CRL1 | Android 8.0 | December 2018 security patch |
| SM-A810F | 13 Sep 2018 | A810FXXU2CRH7 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and September 2018 security patch |
| SM-A810F | 04 Sep 2017 | A810FXXU1BQI1 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-A810F | 09 Aug 2017 | A810FXXU1BQH3 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-A810F | 24 Jan 2017 | A810FXXU1AQA2 | Android 6.0.1 | February 2017 security patch |
| SM-A810F | 14 Dec 2016 | A810FXXU1APL1 | Android 6.0.1 | December 2016 security patch |
| SM-A810F | 17 Oct 2016 | A810FXXU1APJ1 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-A810F | 19 Sep 2016 | A810FXXU1API7 | Android 6.0.1 | September 2016 security patch |
| SM-A810S | 23 July 2018 | A810SKSU2CRG3 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo OS and June 2018 security patch |
| SM-A810YZ | 10 Dec 2018 | A810YZZTU1CRJ1 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
Galaxy A8 2015 update
- Not eligible for Android 8.0 and Android 9 updates
Marshmallow OS was the best A8 2015 got as an update from Samsung, meaning Samsung cut down on the Nougat update too for the original A8, hence there is no chance this device is going to get Android 8.0 Oreo update.
| Model No. | Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-A800F | 09 May 2017 | A800FXXU1BQE2 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-A800F | 27 Mar 2017 | A800FXXS1BQC3 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800F | 10 Feb 2017 | A800FXXU1BQB1 | Android 6.0.1 | February 2017 security patch |
| SM-A800F | 28 Nov 2016 | A800FXXS1BPK1 | Android 6.0.1 | November 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800F | 21 Oct 2016 | A800FXXU1BPJ3 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800F | 05 Oct 2016 | A800FXXU1BPJ1 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800F | 12 Sep 2016 | A800FXXU1BPI2 | Android 6.0.1 | September 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800F | 19 Aug 2016 | A800FXXU1BPH4 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800F | 21 Jun 2016 | A800FXXU1BPF5 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800F | 04 May 2016 | A800FXXU1APE1 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800F | 07 Apr 2016 | A800FXXU1APD1 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800F | 14 Mar 2016 | A800FXXU1APC3 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800F | 23 Feb 2016 | A800FXXU1APB3 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800F | 26 Jan 2016 | A800FXXU1APA1 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800F | 23 Dec 2015 | A800FXXU1AOL3 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800F | 17 Dec 2015 | A800FXXU1AOL2 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800F | 27 Oct 2015 | A800FXXU1AOJ3 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800I | 10 Jul 2017 | A800IXXU2BQG1 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 17 May 2017 | A800IXXU2BQE2 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 03 Apr 2017 | A800IXXS2BQC5 | Android 6.0.1 | September 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 30 Mar 2017 | A800IXXS2BQC4 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 28 Mar 2017 | A800IXXS2BQC3 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 22 Oct 2016 | A800IXXU2BPJ4 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 10 Oct 2016 | A800IXXU2BPJ3 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 04 Oct 2016 | A800IXXU2BPJ1 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 04 Oct 2016 | A800IXXU2BPJ2 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 19 Sep 2016 | A800IXXU2BPI3 | Android 6.0.1 | September 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 25 Jul 2016 | A800IXXU2BPG7 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 05 Jul 2016 | A800IXXU2BPG1 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 24 May 2016 | A800IXXU2APE1 | Android 5.1.1 | June 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 18 Apr 2016 | A800IXXU2APD3 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 17 Mar 2016 | A800IXXU2APC2 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800I | 10 Mar 2016 | A800IXXU2APC1 | Android 5.1.1 | March 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 24 Feb 2016 | A800IXXU2APB3 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800I | 16 Feb 2016 | A800IXXU2APB2 | Android 5.1.1 | February 2016 security patch |
| SM-A800I | 16 Feb 2016 | A800IXXU2APB2 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800I | 04 Feb 2016 | A800IXXU2APB1 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800I | 07 Jan 2016 | A800IXXU2APA1 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800I | 02 Dec 2015 | A800IXXU2AOL2 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800I | 27 Oct 2015 | A800IXXU2AOJ6 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800I | 15 Oct 2015 | A800IXXU1AOJ2 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-A800I | 01 Oct 2015 | A800IXXU1AOJ1 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
Galaxy A8 Android 9 Pie update
| Device | Model | Current OS | Android 9 Pie update |
| Galaxy A8 2015 | SM-A800 | Android 6.0 | Not eligible |
| Galaxy A8 2016 | SM-A810 | Android 8.0 | Not eligible |
| Galaxy A8 2018 | SM-A530 | Android 8.0 | Released on 12 March 2019 |
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 | SM-A730 | Android 8.0 | Released on 08 March 2019 |
| Galaxy A8 Star | SM-G885 | Android 8.0 | Expected in June 2019 |
| Galaxy A8s | SM-G887 | Android 8.0 | Expected in Q2 2019 |
Samsung promised to update the Galaxy A8 and A8+ 2018 to Android Pie in March 2019 and indeed, the company delivered. The rollout started in Russia and slowly spread out to other regions across the globe.
Next in line is the Galaxy A8s and Galaxy A8 Star, which should get Pie in Q2 2019.
Samsung One UI
Given that Samsung will be rolling out official Pie update to the Galaxy A8 2018 duo, Galaxy A8 Star and A8s, these phones will also receive the new One UI as part of the Pie update. Samsung said the first of them would receive the update in March 2019 and indeed, this was the case for the A8 and A8+ 2018, but it remains to be seen when the others will get the nod.
Related: Samsung One UI device list and release date
Galaxy A8 Android 8.0 Oreo update
| Device | Model | Android 8.0 | Expected Release Date |
| Galaxy A8 2015 | SM-A800 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy A8 2016 | SM-A810 | Released on July 24, 2018 in Korea | Available |
| Galaxy A8 2018 | SM-A530 | Released on July 09, 2018, in Asia and Europe | Available |
| Galaxy A8+ 2018 | SM-A730 | Released on July 09, 2018, in Asia and Europe | Available |
| Galaxy A8 Star | SM-G885 | Pre-installed | — |
| Galaxy A8s | SM-G887 | Pre-installed | — |
Samsung released the Oreo update for the Galaxy A8 and A8+ handsets, starting in Asia and Europe, on July 9th, 2018 and a couple of weeks later, the OS arrived on the 2016 edition in Korea. Those using the international variant of the 2016 edition had to wait until mid-September for the Oreo update to arrive.
How to install Galaxy A8 firmware
Well, check out the model no. of your Galaxy A8 first, and then download the latest firmware available above for your exact model no. Next, install the downloaded firmware using our Odin Samsung firmware installation guide here.
Let us know in comments if you need any help with this.
