This update is only rolling out for Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus devices. If you are a Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus user, you may have already received the May 2019 Security Patch OTA update notification on your device. If the update has not been on your device’s system update section, then just wait for few more days for the update to come. We highly recommend you to install the update to be on the safer side. Android system should be updated to the latest build to stay safe from the malware attacks. As I mentioned it before, currently the firmware is made available for some Middle East and African countries. It is available in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, Libya, Iraq, Nigeria, Kenya, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Turkey, UAE (United Arab Emirates), South Africa If you live in any of these countries, you may have already received the update notification on your phone.
About Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus A730FXXU5CSE7
The OTA has been rolled out in some regions and only available for Samsung users. This update comes with the latest security patch update which was released by Google in May Security. The update comes with build number A730FXXU5CSE7. The update brings some bug fixes which were available in the previous build. It also brings stability and performance improvements. Thus, you should download and install the update to your Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus which will come as an OTA update to your phone.
Device Name: Galaxy A8 Plus Model: SM-A730F Region: Middle East /Africa Android version: Android 9.0 Pie Build Number: A730FXXU5CSE7 Android Security Patch Level: 1st May
Manually Update Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus to A730FXXU5CSE7 May 2019 Security Patch
You can manually check for the update from Settings > Software update >Download updates manually. If there is no update showing on your device, then wait for few days for the update to come to your device as it is being released phase-wise manner or you can manually flash the full firmware using Odin Flash Tool.
Downloads:
Download Firmware Odin Flash Tool
Check sammobile website to get the latest firmware for your device
How To Install Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus A730FXXU5CSE7 May 2019 Security Patch OTA Update
First, download the firmware file from the download section above Now Enter the recovery mode on your device, then follow the linked guide below to Install Security Patch Update On Samsung Galaxy device If you want to sideload the OTA then follow the guide below
If you want to Install the Full Firmware File then follow the guide given below (Odin Method)
If the installation is successful, you will see the message Pass in the Log Tab.
