
Samsung Galaxy A8
The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A8000) is A8000ZHS2BRI1 with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), released on October 2, 2018 for 1 region (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-A8000, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.
Each firmware build has its own page at https://samfirm.shop/build/{PDA}, where {PDA} is the build number from the list above. Example: https://samfirm.shop/build/A8000ZHS2BRI1
SM-A8000 started on Android 5 and has received 1 major Android upgrade; it now runs Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow). The newest build, A8000ZHS2BRI1, was released on October 2, 2018. No new build has appeared for 98 months, so regular updates for this model have most likely ended.
Specifications of SM-A800, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
OS upgrade - Android 6.0 Marshmallow
· The new TouchWiz provides a brand-new visual design and enhanced usability
· Quick connect makes device connection more convenient
· Fingerprints combined with pattern, PIN and password provide enhanced security for lock screen function
· Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life
· apply the new vibration mode
※ before Urgrade, please update Gear manager to latest version
※ Android 6.0 Marshmallow does not support...
- improved Mobile network connectivity
- Improved performance with efficient memory management
- upgrade the Smart Manager
- apply the Andriod regular security patch
- Performance improvement by efficient system management
- Improvements the stability of KNOX
- upgrade the concept of the SIM Card Manager
- Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
- New and / or enhanced features.
- Further improvements to performance.
- Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
- New and / or enhanced features.
- Further improvements to performance.

SM-A185G

SM-A185F

SM-A077F

SM-A085F

SM-A085M

SM-A276B

SM-A576U

SM-A566U
The newest firmware for SM-A8000 runs Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow): build A8000ZHS2BRI1, released on October 2, 2018.
The latest build for SM-A8000, A8000ZHS2BRI1, was released on October 2, 2018 (8 years ago).
SM-A8000 has had no new firmware for 98 months, so regular updates have most likely ended.
Yes, all firmware files for SM-A8000 are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.
To flash SM-A8000, you need to download the appropriate firmware, put your device into Download Mode, and use the Odin tool to load the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files.
Downgrading is only possible if the bootloader version (binary bit) of the old firmware matches the current one. Always check the binary version before flashing SM-A8000.