There is nothing new on Samsung Oreo update front, such is the dire state of 8.0 news on the Korean mobile giant.
Samsung has kept the Galaxy Xcover series alive this year. Unlike Galaxy A8 and Galaxy C9 series, which haven’t receive a fresh launch this year, Samsung released the Galaxy Xcover 4 back in April. Well, will it remain fully loyal — and quick — to release the Android Oreo update too for the Xcover 4, or possibly the Xcover 3? Well, let’s discuss.
BTW, besides Oreo news, this page also brings you firmware download link of the software updates Samsung has released for the Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F), Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition (SM-G389F) and Galaxy Xcover 4 (SM-G390F).
Galaxy Xcover 3 Android Oreo update
- Not eligible for Android Oreo update
Of the three Galaxy Xcover smartphones Samsung has launched so far, only the Galaxy Xcover 4 is eligible in Samsung’s eyes for the Android 8.0 Oreo update. If you thought it’s not fair to exclude Galaxy Xcover 3 Value edition for Oreo update, we’re with you, mate!
→ Oreo update: Galaxy C5 | Galaxy C7 | Galaxy C9 Pro
Galaxy Xcover 3 Value edition update timeline (SM-G389F)
Samsung released the Galaxy Xcover 3 Value edition smartphone in April 2016, about 16 months before Google released Android Oreo update in August 2017. If we are to believe the 18 months software update policy usually adopted by OEMs when talking about major Android OS updates, the Xcover 3 Value edition is a definite candidate for Oreo.
However, knowing Samsung, we don’t think the Xcover 3 Value edition would be in the company’s plans to release Android 8.0 OTA. To vindicate this, let us tell you that Samsung is yet to roll out Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Xcover 3 Value edition. So, chances of this device grabbing an Oreo OTA remains very, very slim.
Expected Oreo release: Not expected.
‘Android Oreo update for Moto C | Moto E4‘
| Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| 21 Aug 2018 | G389FXXU1ARG1 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2018 security patch |
| 31 July 2018 | G389FXXU1ARF2 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2018 security patch |
| 18 July 2018 | G389FXXU1ARF1 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2018 security patch |
| 19 Apr 2018 | G389FXXU1ARC5 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2018 security patch |
| 16 Mar 2018 | G389FXXU1ARC2 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2018 security patch |
| 21 Jul 2017 | G389FXXU1AQG2 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| 06 Jul 2017 | G389FXXU1AQG1 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| 04 May 2017 | G389FXXU1AQE1 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2017 security patch |
| 23 Mar 2017 | G389FXXU1AQC1 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2017 security patch |
| 06 Dec 2016 | G389FXXS1APL1 | Android 6.0.1 | September 2016 security patch |
| 18 Nov 2016 | G389FXXS1APK1 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2016 security patch |
| 17 Nov 2016 | G389FXXU1APK1 | Android 6.0.1 | November 2016 security patch |
Galaxy Xcover 3 update and firmware download (SM-G388F)
Launched ages ago, with Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS, the device is quite old and doesn’t stand a chance to Oreo update. Which is alright.
Expected Oreo release: Not eligible.
‘Android Oreo update for Nokia 5 and Nokia 6‘
| Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| 21 Apr 2017 | G388FXXU1BQD1 | Android 5.1.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| 13 Apr 2017 | G388FXXS1BQD2 | Android 5.1.1 | November 2016 security patch |
| 24 Mar 2017 | G388FXXU1BQC2 | Android 5.1.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| 23 Jan 2017 | G388FXXU1BQA2 | Android 5.1.1 | January 2017 security patch |
| 30 Dec 2016 | G388FXXS1BPL5 | Android 5.1.1 | December 2016 security patch |
| 22 Dec 2016 | G388FXXS1BPL3 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2016 security patch |
| 22 Dec 2016 | G388FXXS1BPL2 | Android 5.1.1 | April 2016 security patch |
| 26 Apr 2016 | G388FXXU1BPD1 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2016 security patch |
| 16 Mar 2016 | G388FXXU1BPC3 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| 16 Mar 2016 | G388FXXU1BPC3 | Android 5.1.1 | April 2016 security patch |
How to install Galaxy Xcover 3/4 firmware
Well, check out the model no. of your Galaxy Xcover 3/4 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.
