Free, direct downloads of official stock firmware for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (model code SM-A530W) in the PMB region. Pick a build to update, repair, or unbrick your device with the Odin tool.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (SM-A530W) — PMB
Released 2018, January 1
172g, 8.4mm thickness
Android 7.1.1, up to Android 9.0, One UI
32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC, card slot
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Released 2018, January | 172g, 8.4mm thickness | Android 7.1.1, up to Android 9.0, One UI | 32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Network Specifications
Detailed Network specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018):
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Battery Specifications
Detailed Battery specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018):
Charging
18W wired
Battery
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) memory Specifications
Detailed memory specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018):
Internal
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Main Camera Specifications
Detailed Main Camera specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018):
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Camera
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF
PMB Region Firmware Info
PMB - Canada
Unbranded
A CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The PMB code is used in Canada by Unbranded, with one Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) PMB Firmware Archive
Official Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) firmware for the Canada PMB region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Combination & Special Files
Combination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (SM-A530W) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
Device Mobile
Version
Bit - SW REV
FA
Change list
Updated
Status
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PMB Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the PMB CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?+
The PMB CSC is used by Unbranded in Canada. Flash the PMB firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) firmware versions are available for the PMB region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) firmware version is available for the PMB (Canada) region.
How is the PMB CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. PMB is the code for Canada (Unbranded) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) (SM-A530W) — PMB
PMB - Canada
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) PMB Firmware Archive
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Combination & Special Files