Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXSECTH2
SM-A530F 6 countries Android 9 (Pie)

Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXSECTH2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXSECTH2 is an Android 9 (Pie) firmware for 6 countries, 6 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 A530FXXUECTH2, 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
2020-08-22
Build Date
2020-08-01
Security patch
6
Countries
6
CSC codes
E (14)
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary E (14). 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#.
    MODEM/CP Version: A530FXXSECTH2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A530F
    CDR Dominican Republic
    CHL Chile
    COM Colombia
    CPA Panama
    +2 more countries
    PGU Guatemala
    ZTA Brazil
    		A530FOWAECTH1 2020-08-28 3.17 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20200822061304_97z7fsyfn7_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash A530FXXSECTH2

    • A530FXXSECTH2 has bootloader binary E (14). Your device must run binary E (14) 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 A530FXXSECTH2

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Rollout of A530FXXSECTH2 by region

    First release
    August 28, 2020
    Last region
    September 9, 2020
    Duration
    13 days
    Regions
    6
    1. Day 1 · · 5 regions
      BrazilZTAColombiaCOMDominican RepublicCDRGuatemalaPGUPanamaCPA
    2. Day 13 · · 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

    A530FXXSECTH2 is Android 9 (Pie) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A8(2018), released for 6 countries, 6 CSC codes. It includes the 2020-08-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2020-08-22.

    No. A newer build for SM-A530F is available: A530FXXUMCZC1. Install it instead of A530FXXSECTH2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A530FXXUECTH2.

    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 download is 3.17 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) must be on bootloader binary E (14) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary E (14). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) running binary E (14) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 9 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.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

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