Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G8508S) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G8508S firmware?
G8508SZCS1BQD1, released April 25, 2017 with Android 4.4.4. It is a security update on bootloader binary 1. The archive holds 9 official builds across 1 region (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Alpha still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since April 2017, so Android 4.4.4 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-G8508S firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 1:
- Binary 1 — since Aug 2014
All SM-G8508S firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
G8508SZCS1BQD1
Security update
|
1 | CHC | 4.4.4 |
2017-04-25 | Download |
|
G8508SZCS1BQD1
Security update
|
1 | CHC | 4.4.4 |
2017-04-10 | Download |
|
G8508SZCU1BPI1
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 4.4.4 |
2016-09-10 | Download |
|
G8508SZCU1BPI1
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 4.4.4 |
2016-09-10 | Download |
|
G8508SZCU1BOI1
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 4.4.4 |
2015-08-31 | Download |
|
G8508SZCU1BOI1
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 4.4.4 |
2015-08-31 | Download |
|
G8508SZCU1BNL4
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 4.4.4 |
2014-12-22 | Download |
|
G8508SZCU1BNL3
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 4.4.4 |
2014-12-10 | Download |
|
G8508SZCU1ANI2
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 4.4.4 |
2014-09-19 | Download |
Older SM-G8508S Builds (Archive)
2 earlier builds from the samdb.org catalogue. They are not in the download list above; the link searches for the build on the partner site.
How to Flash SM-G8508S Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Alpha 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 1 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.