Samsung Galaxy A8+(2018) A730FXXU2ARB8
SM-A730F 10 countries Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)

Samsung Galaxy A8+(2018) A730FXXU2ARB8 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A8+(2018) A730FXXU2ARB8 is an Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) firmware for 10 countries, 14 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 A730FXXU2ARB7, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-A730F is available: A730FXXU7CZC1.

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Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
2018-02-23
Build Date
10
Countries
14
CSC codes
2
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 2. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy A8+(2018) use bootloader binary 7 (latest: A730FXXU7CZC1). If your device already runs binary 7, 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 VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A730F
    BRI Taiwan
    		A730FZZT2ARB8A730FXXU2ARB6 2018-03-14 2.957 GiB
    SM-A730F_1_20210928142958_kljq879ag2_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A730F
    CAM Cambodia
    LAO Laos
    MM1, SIN, STH, XSP Singapore
    THL Thailand
    +3 more countries
    XME Malaysia
    XTC Philippines
    XXV Vietnam
    		A730FOLM2ARB8A730FXXU2ARB6 2018-03-13 3.084 GiB
    SM-A730F_1_20210924111446_qmvzc9ucbi_fac.zip
    MD5:66d2f43d2e25df24aca31fadc53ec623
    SHA1:d07398c249ab168e1d5a04c03269d803b4464e78
    		Download
    SM-A730F
    NZC New Zealand
    		A730F2ARB8A730FXXU2ARB8 2018-03-30 — — Download
    SM-A730F
    NZC New Zealand
    		A730FNZC2ARB8A730FXXU2ARB6 2018-04-02 2.934 GiB
    SM-A730F_1_20211018141012_krdmnf9eiv_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A730F
    TNZ New Zealand
    		A730F2ARB8A730FXXU2ARB8 2018-03-30 — — Download
    SM-A730F
    XID Indonesia
    		A730FOLE2ARB8A730FXXU2ARB6 2018-03-13 2.88 GiB
    SM-A730F_1_20210924112733_fs73tci4dc_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash A730FXXU2ARB8

    • A730FXXU2ARB8 has bootloader binary 2. Your device must run binary 2 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 A730FXXU2ARB8

    · The stability of System has been improved.
    · The security of your device has been improved.
    · The stability of Call has been improved.
    · Improved stability. - Camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

    Rollout of A730FXXU2ARB8 by region

    First release
    March 13, 2018
    Last region
    April 9, 2018
    Duration
    28 days
    Regions
    14
    1. Day 1 · · 7 regions
      CambodiaCAMIndonesiaXIDLaosLAOMalaysiaXMEPhilippinesXTCThailandTHLVietnamXXV
    2. Day 2 · · 1 region
      TaiwanBRI
    3. Day 18 · · 2 regions
      New ZealandNZCTNZ
    4. Day 28 · · 4 regions
      SingaporeMM1SINSTHXSP

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 7.1.1
    • Display diagonal15.2 cm (6")
    • Display resolution2220 x 1080 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • Processor frequency2.2 GHz
    • Processor familySamsung Exynos
    • Processor model7885
    • RAM4 GB
    • Rear camera resolution16 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • SIM cardsSingle SIM
    • Battery capacity3500 mAh
    • Weight191 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A730FXXU2ARB8 is Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A8+(2018), released for 10 countries, 14 CSC codes. Samsung built it on 2018-02-23.

    No. A newer build for SM-A730F is available: A730FXXU7CZC1. Install it instead of A730FXXU2ARB8 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A730FXXU2ARB7.

    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 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A8+(2018) running binary 2 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 20 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.

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.

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

    · The security 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.

    • Added new feature. - Google RCS(Rich Communication Service)
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • LGPD (General Personal Data Protection Law) has been applied.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

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

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • The stability of Game Tools has been improved.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    No changelog details available.
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