Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXU3BRL2
SM-A530F 12 countries Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)

Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXU3BRL2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXU3BRL2 is an Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) firmware for 12 countries, 17 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 A530FXXS3BRL1, 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 8.0.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
2018-12-04
First release
other regions until 2018-12-18
2018-12-01
Security patch
12
Countries
17
CSC codes
3
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 3. 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
    AFG Afghanistan
    		A530FOJM3BRL2A530FXXU3BRL2 2018-12-04 2019-01-03 — —
    SM-A530F
    BTC, LYS Libya
    MID Iraq
    PAK Pakistan
    TUN Tunisia
    +3 more countries
    TUR Turkey
    XFE South Africa
    XSG United Arab Emirates
    		A530FOJM3BRL2A530FXXU3BRK3 2018-12-18 2019-01-02 3.043 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20211208221531_e7pfvf836t_fac.zip
    MD5:21c7eeb6e564851a4ceabb582b1410f7
    SHA1:d4a6683a02c56e05ba429d24f3038320aeabe346
    SM-A530F
    CEL Israel
    		A530FOJM3BRL2A530FXXU3BRL2 2018-12-04 2019-01-18 — —
    SM-A530F
    EGY Egypt
    		A530FOJM3BRL2A530FXXU3BRL2 2018-12-04 2018-12-29 — —
    SM-A530F
    ILO Israel
    		A530FOJM3BRL2A530FXXU3BRL2 2018-12-04 2019-01-10 — —
    SM-A530F
    MAT Morocco
    		A530FOJM3BRL2A530FXXU3BRL2 2018-12-04 2019-01-03 — —
    SM-A530F
    MWD Morocco
    		A530FOJM3BRL2A530FXXU3BRL2 2018-12-04 2019-01-03 — —
    SM-A530F
    PCL Israel
    		A530FOJM3BRL2A530FXXU3BRL2 2018-12-04 2019-01-22 — —
    SM-A530F
    PTR Israel
    		A530FOJM3BRL2A530FXXU3BRK3 2018-12-18 2019-01-14 3.072 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20200518211215_v611g9f2qc_fac.zip
    SM-A530F
    THR Iran
    		A530FOJM3BRL2A530FXXU3BRL2 2018-12-04 2018-12-29 — —

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    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

    What's new in A530FXXU3BRL2

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    How to flash A530FXXU3BRL2

    • A530FXXU3BRL2 has bootloader binary 3. Your device must run binary 3 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A530FXXU3BRL2 is Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A8(2018), released for 12 countries, 17 CSC codes. It includes the 2018-12-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2018-12-04.

    No. A newer build for SM-A530F is available: A530FXXUMCZC1. Install it instead of A530FXXU3BRL2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A530FXXS3BRL1.

    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 3 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 3. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) running binary 3 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 25 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.

    • 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.

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

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

    · Security patch update
    · Security patch update
    · Security patch update
    · 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.

    • 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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