Monday, August 2, 2021

[Update: August 2021 Security Patch] Galaxy A8 (2018) Updates Tracker

In December 2017, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A8 (2018) with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) on board. The smartphone equips an octa-core processor based on Exynos 7885 chipset. It features a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display paired with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. There's a dual front camera consisting of a 16MP primary sensor and a 16MP rear shooter.

Galaxy A8 (2018)

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated with every build released for the device. The updates are placed in ascending order (the latest one on the top).

Galaxy A8 (2018) Updates Tracker



  • [August 2, 2021]: The Galaxy A8 (2018) smartphones are grabbing a new update that brings the August 2021 security patch. The build is rolling out in Russia on firmware version A530FXXSLCUH1. Apart from this, the update does not carry any new features to the old edition. Also, Samsung is yet to detail its current security maintenance.

  • [February 26, 2021]: Samsung is releasing the March 2021 security patch to the Galaxy A8 (2018). The firmware version A530FXXSICUC1 is rolling out to all smartphone units across the globe. Apart from the new patch, the update doesn’t come with any new features. Hence, this update is only pushed to increase the smartphone’s Security level.

  • [February 3, 2021]: Galaxy A8 (2018) starts receiving the February 2021 Security patch update. The update arrives on the A530FXXSHCUB1 Firmware version and it’s currently rolling out only in the United Arab Emirates. The update doesn’t come with any new features, bug fixes, etc. Hence, this update is only pushed to increase the smartphone’s Security patch level.


As usual, the OTA update is having a staged rollout. You can either wait for a pop-up notification or check it manually. To do this, head over to the Settings app > Software update and tap on Download and install
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