Galaxy Alpha

Download Samsung Firmware SM-G8508S

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G8508S) is G8508SZCS1BQD1 with Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), released on April 9, 2017 for 1 region (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-G8508S, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.

Latest build
G8508SZCS1BQD1 Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) · 9 years ago
Builds
6 builds
Regions (CSC)
1 region

Firmware builds for SM-G8508S

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/G8508SZCS1BQD1

SM-G8508S update history

All 6 builds in our database run Android 4.4.4 (KitKat). The newest build, G8508SZCS1BQD1, was released on April 9, 2017. No new build has appeared for 116 months, so regular updates for this model have most likely ended.

Device specifications

Launched with
Android 4.4.4
Display diagonal
11.9 cm (4.7")
Display resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Display type
SAMOLED
RAM
2 GB
Rear camera resolution
12 MP
Rear camera type
Single camera
Battery capacity
1860 mAh
Weight
115 g

Specifications of SM-G850F, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Android version for SM-G8508S?

The newest firmware for SM-G8508S runs Android 4.4.4 (KitKat): build G8508SZCS1BQD1, released on April 9, 2017.

When did SM-G8508S get its last update?

The latest build for SM-G8508S, G8508SZCS1BQD1, was released on April 9, 2017 (9 years ago).

How often does SM-G8508S get updates?

SM-G8508S has had no new firmware for 116 months, so regular updates have most likely ended.

Is the firmware for SM-G8508S official?

Yes, all firmware files for SM-G8508S are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.

How to flash Samsung SM-G8508S using Odin?

To flash SM-G8508S, 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.

Can I downgrade the Android version on SM-G8508S?

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-G8508S.