Free, direct downloads of official stock firmware for the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) (model code SM-G885F) in the XTC region. Pick a build to update, repair, or unbrick your device with the Odin tool.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) (SM-G885F) — XTC
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):
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 XTC code is used in Philippines by Globe, ABS-CBN, Smart, Sun Cellular, Red Mobile, with 2 distinct Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) firmware versions found so far.
2 Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) firmware versions found for the XTC region, newest first.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) XTC Firmware Archive
Official Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) firmware for the Philippines XTC 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 Mobile
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Bit - SW REV
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XTC Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XTC CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)?+
The XTC CSC is used by Globe, ABS-CBN, Smart, Sun Cellular, and Red Mobile in Philippines. Flash the XTC 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 XTC region?+
2 distinct Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) firmware versions have been found for the XTC (Philippines) region so far, from oldest to the latest build.
How is the XTC 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. XTC is the code for Philippines (Globe, ABS-CBN, Smart, Sun Cellular, and Red Mobile) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) (SM-G885F) — XTC
XTC - Philippines
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) XTC Firmware Archive
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Combination & Special Files