The Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F) has started getting the latest May 2019 Security Patch update with build number A530FXXS5CSE1. The update is being rolled out in Europe region. Many users from European countries are getting the update. The update is based on Android 9.0 Pie. The update is rolling out as an OTA a.k.a Over-the-air. This is really great to see Samsung is releasing regular updates to the older devices.
This update is only rolling out for Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 devices. If you are a Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 user and live in Europe region, you may have already received the May 2019 Security Patch OTA update notification on your device. If the update has not been on your device’s system update section, then just wait for few more days for the update to come. We highly recommend you to install the update to be on the safer side. Android system should be updated to the latest build to stay safe from the malware attacks.
About Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 A530FXXS5CSE1
The OTA has been rolled out in Indian and Srilankan regions and only available for Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 users. This update comes with the latest security patch update which was released by Google in May Security update. The update comes with build number A530FXXS5CSE1. The update brings some bug fixes which were available in the previous build. It also brings stability and performance improvements. Thus, you should download and install the update to your Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 which will come as an OTA update to your phone.
- Device Name: Galaxy A8 2018
- Model: SM-A530F
- Region: Europe region
- Android version: Android 9.0 Pie
- Build Number: A530FXXS5CSE1
- Android Security Patch Level: 1st May
Manually Update Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 to A530FXXS5CSE1 May 2019 Security Patch
You can manually check for the update from Settings > Software update >Download updates manually. If there is no update showing on your device, then wait for few days for the update to come to your device as it is being released phase-wise manner or you can manually flash the full firmware using Odin Flash Tool.
Downloads:
Check sammobile website to get the latest firmware for your device
How To Install Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 A530FXXS5CSE1 May 2019 Security Patch OTA Update
- First, download the firmware file from the download section above
- Now Enter the recovery mode on your device, then follow the linked guide below to Install Security Patch Update On Samsung Galaxy A8 2018
- If you want to sideload the OTA then follow the guide below
- If you want to Install the Full Firmware File then follow the guide given below (Odin Method)
If the installation is successful, you will see the message Pass in the Log Tab.
Note: Before installing the updates, make sure your device is connected to a good wifi and your device has more than 50 percent battery life remaining
