This update includes improvements to functions as listed below.
The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country, and service provider.
To get the best from your device, please keep your device up to date and regularly check for software updates.
Galaxy A8 (SM-A8000)
Build Number : A8000ZHS2BRI1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2018-10-02
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A8000ZHU2BRC1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2018-04-10
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A8000ZHU2BQH2
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-09-04
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A8000ZHU2BQA3
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-02-06
OS upgrade - Android 6.0 Marshmallow
· The new TouchWiz provides a brand-new visual design and enhanced usability
· Quick connect makes device connection more convenient
· Fingerprints combined with pattern, PIN and password provide enhanced security for lock screen function
· Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life
· apply the new vibration mode
※ before Urgrade, please update Gear manager to latest version
※ Android 6.0 Marshmallow does not support the Decrypt device function anymore.
If encryption function is not used anymore, Please disable encryption before the device is upgraded. (Settings →Lock sreen and security → Other security settings → Disable encrypt device)
※ Some apps may be incompatible after OS upgraded. please update the apps to the latest version via Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
※ Email eg. widgets may disappear on home screen after OS upgraded, please set these widgets or relative application again if you used.
※ S Health, Facebook Apps are added.
※ Samsung Cloud is added in Settings.
※ Battery and Security functions in the Smart manager widget are removed. You can clean storage and ram directly after clicking CLEAN ALL.
※ bubbles function may disappear in messages settings
※ After Upgrade, Private mode doesn't support Internet browser
(Sbrowser 4.0 version doesn't support private mode)
※ Some widgets in idle will be deleted, but you can add it in idle again.
※ The temperature of the device may temporarily increase during the software upgrade or update because of the data download and associated behaviours.
Build Number : A8000ZHU2AOK4
Android version : Lollipop(Android 5.1.1)
Release Date : 2015-11-30
- improved Mobile network connectivity
- Improved performance with efficient memory management
Build Number : A8000ZHU2AOK1
Android version : Lollipop(Android 5.1.1)
Release Date : 2015-11-14
- upgrade the Smart Manager
- apply the Andriod regular security patch
- Performance improvement by efficient system management
Build Number : A8000ZHU2AOJ1
Android version : Lollipop(Android 5.1.1)
Release Date : 2015-10-22
- Improvements the stability of KNOX
- upgrade the concept of the SIM Card Manager
Build Number : A8000ZHU2AOH3
Android version : Lollipop(Android 5.1.1)
Release Date : 2015-08-27
- Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
- New and / or enhanced features.
- Further improvements to performance.
Build Number : A8000ZHU2AOG6
Android version : Lollipop(Android 5.1.1)
Release Date : 2015-07-31
- Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
- New and / or enhanced features.
- Further improvements to performance.