Samsung Galaxy A8+ (SM-A730F) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A730F firmware?
A730FXXS7CUL1, released February 3, 2022 for region ALE with Android 9. It is a security update on bootloader binary 7. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A8+ still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since February 2022, so Android 9 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
Can I downgrade the SM-A730F firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 7:
- Binary 7 — since Dec 2021
SM-A730F firmware for region ALE
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A730FXXS7CUL1
Security update
|
7 | ALE | 9 |
2022-02-03 | Download |
How to Flash SM-A730F Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy A8+ into Download Mode, load the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into Odin on a Windows PC and press Start. Pick a build with Bit 7 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.