Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXU4CSC3
SM-A530F 12 countries Android 9 (Pie)

Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXU4CSC3 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) A530FXXU4CSC3 is an Android 9 (Pie) firmware for 12 countries, 15 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 A530FXXS4BSD1: Android updated from Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) to Android 9 (Pie). A newer build for SM-A530F is available: A530FXXUMCZC1.

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Android 9 (Pie)
OS Version
2019-03-05
Build Date
2019-02-01
Security patch
12
Countries
15
CSC codes
4
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 4. 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.
    4
    MODEM/CP Version: A530FXXU4CSC3
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A530F
    ALE Ecuador
    DOO Dominican Republic
    MXO Mexico
    PEO Peru
    +1 more country
    UPO, UYO Uruguay
    A530FUWB4CSC1 2019-04-02 3.11 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20220211040531_4f0aubaloj_fac.zip
    MD5:793df901b9dd2935c8ac257177beef61
    SHA1:27578db30d26defd4a79f22470c06e1d331c8c4e
    SM-A530F
    ANC Argentina
    A530FUWB4CSC1 2019-07-11 — —
    SM-A530F
    ARO Argentina
    CHO Chile
    COO Colombia
    EON, TTT Trinidad & Tobago
    +2 more countries
    TPA Panama
    ZTO Brazil
    A530FOXM4CSC3 2019-03-21 3.315 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20220211035451_qo13twxyhv_fac.zip
    MD5:90dcf5a489946546839583522cd4d863
    SHA1:f83902b9efa7df0891658b16706c0d1daa76417f
    SM-A530F
    SER Russia
    A530FOXM4CSC3 2019-03-12 3.329 GiB
    SM-A530F_1_20211112073401_bh4aifj2dt_fac.zip
    MD5:78e24d8aebced97323860f53795dde8e
    SHA1:b5fb1de72a49741ea543af17856d849b9083630f

    No matching downloads

    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 A530FXXU4CSC3

    Upgraded One UI for Android Pie 9.0

    One UI brings you Android Pie, with exciting new features and a whole new look and feel based on feedback from users in Samsung and Google.
    We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe before the upgrade.
    Some apps, including Calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, Samsung Notes, Samsung Members, and Samsung Pay, need to be updated individually after you update your OS.
    To use the Remote unlock function in Find My Mobile on an Android Pie device, the screen lock password (or PIN/pattern) backup process is required. So please make sure that you remember the screen lock password (or PIN/pattern) before starting the update process. If you've forgotten the password (or PIN/pattern), reset it before starting the update process.

    Here’s what’s new.

    One UI
    - Content, settings, and other information have been reorganized to keep you focused on the task at hand.
    - Interactive elements have been moved to the bottom of the screen so they're always within reach.
    - New designs and features such as Night mode help keep your eyes comfortable.

    Notifications
    - You can reply to messages directly in the notification panel.
    - Image thumbnails are included in message notifications.
    - In an app's notification settings, tap the switch once to turn on or off all the notifications in a category.

    Samsung Keyboard
    - New Unicode 11.0 emojis are available.
    - New adaptive theme changes your keyboard look based on the colors of the surrounding app.
    - Floating keyboard is available in all apps and has new size and transparency settings.
    - You can set a custom touch and hold delay.

    Device care (formerly Device maintenance)
    - Performance modes are streamlined and integrated into power saving modes.
    - The Edge panel for device maintenance is discontinued.

    Always On Display
    - New clock styles have been added, including the option to show a calendar with your schedule.
    - Charging information has been added to let you know how much time is remaining until fully charged.
    - You can show Always On Display whenever the screen is off, or you can set it to show for 30 seconds when you tap the screen.

    Settings
    - Menus have been reorganized to make settings easier to find.

    Bixby
    - Bixby is all new, with a range of improvements and new features.
    - Swipe left from the main Bixby screen to explore the latest features and supported apps.
    - You can control the Bixby key in settings to decide what happens when you press or double press.

    Phone
    - You can now sort your call history by incoming and outgoing calls.
    - Your call history can include up to 2000 entries (increased from 500 entries).

    Contacts
    - The new drawer menu makes it easier to manage contacts from various accounts.

    Camera
    - The new Scene optimizer automatically enhances the camera's color settings to fit the scene.

    Gallery
    - Photo Editor Pro's editing tools have been added to Gallery, so you can make all your edits and touchups without leaving the app.

    My Files
    - The new storage analysis tool has been added to help you monitor your storage usage and save space.
    - You can now show or hide items on the My Files Home screen.

    Samsung Health
    - Your daily step count will be shown in the notification panel. To hide it, press and hold the notification, then turn off Current steps.

    Other improvements and changes
    - Turn on the screen automatically whenever you pick up your phone using the Lift to wake feature.
    - Access Kids Home on the quick panel.
    - Call stickers has been discontinued.
    - HEIF images are now supported.

    How to flash A530FXXU4CSC3

    • A530FXXU4CSC3 has bootloader binary 4. Your device must run binary 4 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

    A530FXXU4CSC3 is Android 9 (Pie) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A8(2018), released for 12 countries, 15 CSC codes. It includes the 2019-02-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2019-03-05.

    No. A newer build for SM-A530F is available: A530FXXUMCZC1. Install it instead of A530FXXU4CSC3 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A530FXXS4BSD1.

    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 4 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 4. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A8(2018) running binary 4 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 14 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.

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    · The security of your device has been improved.

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    • The security of your device has been improved.

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    · The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.