Free, direct downloads of official stock firmware for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (model code SM-A8000) in the TGY region. Pick a build to update, repair, or unbrick your device with the Odin tool.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A8000) — TGY
Released 2015, August 1
151g, 5.9mm thickness
Android 5.1.1, up to 6.0
32GB storage, microSDXC, card slot
Samsung Galaxy A8 Released 2015, August | 151g, 5.9mm thickness | Android 5.1.1, up to 6.0 | 32GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm (standard), AF | Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Samsung Galaxy A8 Network Specifications
Detailed Network specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8:
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
4G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Timeline
Released2015, August 1
Samsung Galaxy A8 body Specifications
Detailed body specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8:
SIM
Nano-SIM
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Weight
151 g (5.33 oz)
Dimensions
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
Samsung Galaxy A8 MISC Specifications
Detailed MISC specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8:
SAR EU
0.32 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Samsung Galaxy A8 display Specifications
Detailed display specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8:
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
Size
5.7 inches, 89.6 cm 2 (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Type
Super AMOLED
Samsung Galaxy A8 Sound Specifications
Detailed Sound specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8:
3.5mm jack
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Samsung Galaxy A8 Platform Specifications
Detailed Platform specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8:
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Samsung Galaxy A8 Battery Specifications
Detailed Battery specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8:
Battery
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Samsung Galaxy A8 memory Specifications
Detailed memory specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8:
Internal
32GB 2GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Samsung Galaxy A8 Main Camera Specifications
Detailed Main Camera specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8:
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm (standard), AF
TGY Region Firmware Info
TGY - Hong Kong
CSL Mobile3PCCWChina Mobile Hong KongSun MobileSmarTone
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 TGY code is used in Hong Kong by CSL Mobile, 3, PCCW, China Mobile Hong Kong, Sun Mobile, SmarTone, with one Samsung Galaxy A8 firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy A8 TGY Firmware Archive
Official Samsung Galaxy A8 firmware for the Hong Kong TGY region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
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Samsung Galaxy A8 Combination & Special Files
Combination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A8000) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
Device Mobile
Version
Bit - SW REV
FA
Change list
Updated
Status
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TGY Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the TGY CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A8?+
The TGY CSC is used by CSL Mobile, 3, PCCW, China Mobile Hong Kong, Sun Mobile, and SmarTone in Hong Kong. Flash the TGY firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A8 firmware versions are available for the TGY region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy A8 firmware version is available for the TGY (Hong Kong) region.
How is the TGY 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. TGY is the code for Hong Kong (CSL Mobile, 3, PCCW, China Mobile Hong Kong, Sun Mobile, and SmarTone) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A8000) — TGY
TGY - Hong Kong
Samsung Galaxy A8 TGY Firmware Archive
Samsung Galaxy A8 Combination & Special Files