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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) (SM-G885F) Firmware Downloads - Region: XME

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Free, direct downloads of official stock firmware for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) (model code SM-G885F) in the XME region. Pick a build to update, repair, or unbrick your device with the Odin tool.

download firmwareSamsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) (SM-G885F) — XME
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) SM-G885F XME firmware image
Released 2018, June 1
191g, 7.6mm thickness
Android 8.0, up to Android 9.0, One UI
64GB storage, microSDXC, card slot

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Released 2018, June | 191g, 7.6mm thickness | Android 8.0, up to Android 9.0, One UI | 64GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF | Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Network Specifications

Detailed Network specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star):
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
4G1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global
3GHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
2GGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Timeline
Released2018, June 1

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) body Specifications

Detailed body specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star):
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)
Dimensions162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) MISC Specifications

Detailed MISC specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star):
SAR EU0.43 W/kg (head) 1.79 W/kg (body)
ColorsBlack, White

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) display Specifications

Detailed display specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star):
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Size6.3 inches, 100.7 cm 2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Sound Specifications

Detailed Sound specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star):
3.5mm jackYes
LoudspeakerYes

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Platform Specifications

Detailed Platform specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star):
GPUAdreno 512
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Battery Specifications

Detailed Battery specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star):
Charging15W wired
BatteryLi-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) memory Specifications

Detailed memory specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star):
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Main Camera Specifications

Detailed Main Camera specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star):
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Camera24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF

XME Region Firmware Info

Malaysia flagXME - Malaysia
AxiataCelcomMaxisDiGiU MobileTelekom MalaysiaUniFi Mobile

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 XME code is used in Malaysia by Axiata, Celcom, Maxis, DiGi, U Mobile, Telekom Malaysia, UniFi Mobile, with 2 distinct Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) firmware versions found so far.

XME Firmware Version History

VersionBuild DateSecurity Patch
G885FDXU5CWH22023-08-29
G885FDXU5CVG12022-08-06

2 Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) firmware versions found for the XME region, newest first.

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) XME Firmware Archive

Official Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) firmware for the Malaysia XME region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Combination & Special Files

Combination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) (SM-G885F) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.

Device MobileVersionBit - SW
REV
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XME Firmware FAQ

Which carriers use the XME CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)?+

The XME CSC is used by Axiata, Celcom, Maxis, DiGi, U Mobile, Telekom Malaysia, and UniFi Mobile in Malaysia. Flash the XME firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.

How many Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) firmware versions are available for the XME region?+

2 distinct Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) firmware versions have been found for the XME (Malaysia) region so far, from oldest to the latest build.

How is the XME 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. XME is the code for Malaysia (Axiata, Celcom, Maxis, DiGi, U Mobile, Telekom Malaysia, and UniFi Mobile) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.