Samsung Galaxy A8 Star G885FDXU2BSF7
SM-G885F 3 countries Android 9 (Pie)

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star G885FDXU2BSF7 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star G885FDXU2BSF7 is an Android 9 (Pie) firmware for India (INS), Nepal (NPL), Sri Lanka (SLK). 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 G885FDXS2ASD1: Android updated from Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) to Android 9 (Pie); security patch 2019-06-01 instead of 2019-04-01. A newer build for SM-G885F is available: G885FDXU5CWH2.

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Android 9 (Pie)
OS Version
2019-06-14
Build Date
2019-06-01
Security patch
3
Countries
3
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 Star use bootloader binary 5 (latest: G885FDXU5CWH2). If your device already runs binary 5, 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.
    MODEM/CP Version: G885FDXU2BSF7
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-G885F
    INS India
    		G885FODM2BSF7 2019-06-21 — — Download
    SM-G885F
    NPL Nepal
    		G885FODM2BSF7 2019-07-12 — — Download
    SM-G885F
    SLK Sri Lanka
    		G885FODM2BSG1 2019-07-10 — — Download

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    How to flash G885FDXU2BSF7

    • G885FDXU2BSF7 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 G885FDXU2BSF7

    Upgraded One UI for Android Pie 9.0

    One UI brings you Android Pie 9.0, 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 9.0 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.

    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.

    Rollout of G885FDXU2BSF7 by region

    First release
    June 21, 2019
    Last region
    July 12, 2019
    Duration
    22 days
    Regions
    3
    1. Day 1 · · 1 region
      IndiaINS
    2. Day 20 · · 1 region
      Sri LankaSLK
    3. Day 22 · · 1 region
      NepalNPL

    Frequently Asked Questions

    G885FDXU2BSF7 is Android 9 (Pie) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A8 Star, released for India (INS), Nepal (NPL), Sri Lanka (SLK). It includes the 2019-06-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2019-06-14.

    No. A newer build for SM-G885F is available: G885FDXU5CWH2. Install it instead of G885FDXU2BSF7 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was G885FDXS2ASD1.

    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 Star must be on bootloader binary 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A8 Star running binary 2 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 6 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 Star

    • Overall stability of functions improved.

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

    • The security of your device has been improved.

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

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Show 13 older builds
    No changelog details available.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    One UI 2 upgrade with Android 10

    One UI 2 brings you Android 10, with exciting new features from Samsung and Google based on feedback from users like you.
    We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe during the upgrade.
    Some apps, including Calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health and Samsung Notes, need to be updated individually after you update your OS.

    Here's what's new.

    Dark mode
    - Enhanced image, text, and color adjustments for day and night environments.
    - Dark...

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    • A new function has been added: 24 Megapixel Live focus (Rear camera)
    • The following functions have been deleted : Auto QR code scanner (Camera)
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    · Samsung Pay mini has been updated
    · Bluetooth connectivity and stability has been improved
    · The security of your device has been improved.

    · A new function has been added: Scene optimizer, AR Emoji (Camera)
    · The quality of connectivity to the Samsung Gear has been improved.
    · The security of your device has been improved.

    Upgraded One UI for Android Pie 9.0

    One UI brings you Android Pie 9.0, 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 A...

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    - Enhanced and / or new features and third party applications

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