Samsung started to roll a new software update for the Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F. The update brings the December 2017 Android Security Patch update with software version A530FXXU1AQLC / A530FXXU1ARAB. With this update, Samsung has fixed the bugs and vulnerabilities affecting the device. The update is still based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. There is no major update apart from the December 2017 Android Security Patch.
The update is rolling via over the air (OTA) in a phase-wise manner. If you are running stock firmware, then you will receive the latest update of build number A530FXXU1AQLC / A530FXXU1ARAB on Galaxy A8 2018 anytime soon. Along with December security patch, the update also includes regular bug fixes and also improved system stability along with a few enhancements.
In case if you have received the update with build number A530FXXU1AQLC / A530FXXU1ARAB, then hit the download button to start the upgrade process. If not received, then check for the update manually by following the steps below.
How to Update Software on Galaxy A8 2018 manually?
Go to Settings –> About Phone –> Software update.
By following the above method you can easily find if you have any latest update on your phone. You can tap the option titled “Download Updates Manually”. If the update is not available, then make sure your device is not rooted or installed any modified firmware.
Before proceeding to download, make sure your phone has enough battery backup with at least 50% battery. Also, check if you have enough storage to download and install the latest update on Galaxy A8 2018 SM-A530F. We suggest you to choose a Wi-Fi or a 4G connection to download it. Also, don’t forget to take the data backup to avoid any problem in case things go wrong. After following the procedure mentioned above, you can now start downloading December Security Patch for Galaxy A8 2018. As this update is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, it wouldn’t take a lot of time to download and install.
Check out this link to see if your phone will support Android 8.0 Oreo.
Samsung announced the list of Samsung devices updating to Android 8.0 Oreo.
If your phone model is not on the official device list, then you need not worry! Here is the list of Supported device to receive Lineage OS 15 based on Android Oreo.
You can also install Lineage OS 14.1 on Galaxy A8 2018 by following the steps given here.
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Steps to Install A530FXXU1AQLC / A530FXXU1ARAB December Security Patch for Galaxy A8 2018 manually:
Still not received the update, then don’t worry. The update is available to download and install using latest ODIN Software. Here we will share the full download of A530FXXU1AQLC / A530FXXU1ARAB December Security Patch for Galaxy A8 2018. This guide is to install A530FXXU1AQLC / A530FXXU1ARAB December Security Patch for Galaxy A8 2018.
Remember, Below guide is to update full OTA firmware file on Galaxy A8 2018.
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How to update via ODIN Software
Here we have shared the full firmware download link with ODIN drivers and software to install A530FXXU1AQLC / A530FXXU1ARAB December Security Patch for Galaxy A8 2018. To install the firmware, you must first download the required software and drivers on your PC.
DOWNLOAD ODIN AND DRIVERS:
- You must install Samsung Kies Software
- You also need to install Samsung USB Drivers
- Click to Download ODIN Software
PRE-REQUISITE :
- Download the required firmware and drivers.
- Your device must have 50% – 70% Battery.
- You need PC or Laptop to install this firmware.
- Take a Full Backup on your phone before Installing any new firmware. So make sure you have data’s in case if something Wrong (This Process won’t lose your data).
- You need to Enter Samsung Download Mode.
- Make sure you have followed the steps properly. Don’t Skip and Read! – We are not responsible for any damage.
Guide to Flash Firmware Using ODIN
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I hope you followed the above full guide link to install A530FXXU1AQLC / A530FXXU1ARAB December Security Patch for Galaxy A8 2018 manually. If any queries or feedback, please write a comment to us.