Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXS8CSKB
SM-A530F 15 countries Android 9 (Pie)

Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXS8CSKB Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXS8CSKB is an Android 9 (Pie) firmware for 15 countries, 18 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 A530FXXS8CSK6, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-A530F is available: A530FXXUMCZC1.

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Android 9 (Pie)
OS Version
2019-11-14
First release
other regions until 2021-02-04
2019-11-01
Security patch
15
Countries
18
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
    ALE Ecuador
    		A530FUWB8CSK1A530FXXS8CSKB 2019-11-14 2019-12-04 — —
    SM-A530F
    ANC Argentina
    		A530FUWB8CSK1A530FXXS8CSKB 2019-11-14 2019-12-09 — —
    SM-A530F
    ARO Argentina
    CHO Chile
    EON, TTT Trinidad & Tobago
    TPA Panama
    		A530FOXM8CSK2A530FXXS8CSK4 2019-11-19 2019-11-27 3.315 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20220211035451_qo13twxyhv_fac.zip
    MD5:90dcf5a489946546839583522cd4d863
    SHA1:f83902b9efa7df0891658b16706c0d1daa76417f
    SM-A530F
    BVO Bolivia
    DOO Dominican Republic
    MXO Mexico
    PEO Peru
    +1 more country
    UPO, UYO Uruguay
    		A530FUWB8CSK1A530FXXS8CSK4 2019-11-19 2019-11-27 3.11 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20220211040531_4f0aubaloj_fac.zip
    MD5:793df901b9dd2935c8ac257177beef61
    SHA1:27578db30d26defd4a79f22470c06e1d331c8c4e
    SM-A530F
    CGU Guatemala
    		A530FOWM8CSK1A530FXXS8CSK4 2019-12-02 2019-12-19 2.931 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20220223152020_41ge6bhjkn_fac.zip
    SM-A530F
    COO Colombia
    		A530FOXM8CSK2A530FXXS8CSKB 2019-11-14 2019-11-26 — —
    SM-A530F
    CTE, ETE
    		A530FOWM8CSK1A530FXXS8CSK4 2019-12-02 2020-03-09 2.892 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20191202225215_kgbhh96f0r_fac.zip
    SM-A530F
    CTE
    		A530FOWM8CSK1A530FXXS8CSKB 2019-11-14 2020-03-08 — —
    SM-A530F
    ETE
    		A530FOWM8CSK1A530FXXS8CSKB 2019-11-14 2020-03-08 — —
    SM-A530F
    SER Russia
    		A530FOXM8CSK2A530FXXS8CSK4 2021-02-04 2021-02-04 3.262 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20210204113905_syrvwhmwi8_fac.zip

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    How to flash A530FXXS8CSKB

    • A530FXXS8CSKB 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 A530FXXS8CSKB

    · Security patch update

    Rollout of A530FXXS8CSKB by region

    First release
    November 26, 2019
    Last region
    February 4, 2021
    Duration
    437 days
    Regions
    18
    1. Day 1 · · 1 region
      ColombiaCOO
    2. Day 2 · · 11 regions
      ArgentinaAROBoliviaBVOChileCHODominican RepublicDOOMexicoMXOPanamaTPAPeruPEOTrinidad & TobagoEONTTTUruguayUPOUYO
    3. Day 9 · · 1 region
      EcuadorALE
    4. Day 14 · · 1 region
      ArgentinaANC
    5. Day 24 · · 1 region
      GuatemalaCGU
    6. Day 104 · · 2 regions
      CTEETE
    7. Day 437 · · 1 region
      RussiaSER

    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

    A530FXXS8CSKB is Android 9 (Pie) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A8(2018), released for 15 countries, 18 CSC codes. It includes the 2019-11-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2019-11-14.

    No. A newer build for SM-A530F is available: A530FXXUMCZC1. Install it instead of A530FXXS8CSKB unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A530FXXS8CSK6.

    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.

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    · 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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