Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXS8CSK2
SM-A530F 6 countries Android 9 (Pie)

Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXS8CSK2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXS8CSK2 is an Android 9 (Pie) firmware for 6 countries, 10 CSC codes. It is the same firmware configured per region and carrier (CSC). Find your country below, verify the file and download for free. Compared with the previous build A530FXXS7CSJB: bootloader binary raised from 7 to 8, so after installing it there is no way back to older builds; security patch 2019-11-01 instead of 2019-10-01. A newer build for SM-A530F is available: A530FXXUMCZC1.

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Android 9 (Pie)
OS Version
2019-11-07
First release
other regions until 2019-12-02
2019-11-01
Security patch
6
Countries
10
CSC codes
8
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 8. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) use bootloader binary M (22) (latest: A530FXXUMCZC1). If your device already runs binary M (22), this build cannot be flashed.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.
    Your CSC is in Settings → About phone (About tablet) → Software information, or dial *#1234#. The CSC sets your region's features and network bands. Download the firmware for your country.
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    ModelRegionCSC VersionMODEM/CP VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A530F
    CHL Chile
    CPA Panama
    TCE Mexico
    		A530FOWA8CSK3A530FXXS8CSK3 2019-12-02 2019-12-09 3.128 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20220427040950_2c64s1dqts_fac.zip
    MD5:662303b23739ab5512427c897b128530
    SHA1:39a1f22ad1b234cd44d2c07aa628dc49e48c8a35
    		Download
    SM-A530F
    COM Colombia
    		A530FOWA8CSK3A530FXXS8CSK2 2019-11-07 2019-12-07 — — Download
    SM-A530F
    PGU Guatemala
    		A530FOWA8CSK3A530FXXS8CSK2 2019-11-07 2019-12-07 — — Download
    SM-A530F
    ZTA Brazil
    		A530FOWA8CSK3A530FXXS8CSK2 2019-11-07 2019-12-08 — — Download
    SM-A530F
    ZTM Brazil
    		A530FOTB8CSK2A530FXXS8CSK2 2019-11-07 2019-12-13 — — Download
    SM-A530F
    ZTO Brazil
    		A530FOXM8CSK3A530FXXS8CSK3 2019-11-23 2019-11-23 3.315 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20220211035451_qo13twxyhv_fac.zip
    MD5:90dcf5a489946546839583522cd4d863
    SHA1:f83902b9efa7df0891658b16706c0d1daa76417f
    		Download
    SM-A530F
    ZTR Brazil
    		A530FOTB8CSK2A530FXXS8CSK2 2019-11-07 2019-12-13 — — Download
    SM-A530F
    ZVV Brazil
    		A530FOWT8CSK4A530FXXS8CSK3 2019-12-02 2019-12-12 3.108 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20220223082101_gldfdg36mh_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash A530FXXS8CSK2

    • A530FXXS8CSK2 has bootloader binary 8. Your device must run binary 8 or lower: it is the 5th character from the end of your current build number.
    • CSC: Use CSC for a clean install, to change the region (CSC code), to downgrade or to repair a device that does not boot.
    • HOME_CSC: Use HOME_CSC to update the same model and region while keeping your data. Back up anyway: a failed update can still require a reset.
    • The Download Mode key combo depends on the model: see all combos.
    Full flashing guide
    Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.

    What's new in A530FXXS8CSK2

    · Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
    · New and / or enhanced features.
    · Further improvements to performance.

    Rollout of A530FXXS8CSK2 by region

    First release
    November 23, 2019
    Last region
    January 14, 2020
    Duration
    53 days
    Regions
    10
    1. Day 1 · · 1 region
      BrazilZTO
    2. Day 15 · · 2 regions
      ColombiaCOMGuatemalaPGU
    3. Day 16 · · 1 region
      BrazilZTA
    4. Day 17 · · 1 region
      MexicoTCE
    5. Day 20 · · 1 region
      BrazilZVV
    6. Day 21 · · 2 regions
      BrazilZTMZTR
    7. Day 25 · · 1 region
      PanamaCPA
    8. Day 53 · · 1 region
      ChileCHL

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 7.1.1
    • Display diagonal14.2 cm (5.6")
    • Display resolution1080 x 2220 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • Processor frequency2.2 GHz
    • RAM4 GB
    • Rear camera resolution16 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • SIM cardsDual SIM
    • Battery capacity3000 mAh
    • Weight172 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A530FXXS8CSK2 is Android 9 (Pie) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A8(2018), released for 6 countries, 10 CSC codes. It includes the 2019-11-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2019-11-07.

    No. A newer build for SM-A530F is available: A530FXXUMCZC1. Install it instead of A530FXXS8CSK2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A530FXXS7CSJB.

    Download the package for your region (CSC) and unzip it. In Odin, load each file into the slot with the same name: BL, AP, CP (if the package has one) and CSC, or HOME_CSC to keep your data. Odin checks the built-in checksum of every .tar.md5 file before flashing. The Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) must be on bootloader binary 8 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 8. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) running binary 8 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 10 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy A8(2018)

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.
    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

    • An emergency alert (Emergency Cell Broadcast) feature has been added in Ukraine.

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Show 13 older builds
    · Security patch update

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    · Security patch update

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    · Security patch update

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

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