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. As we mentioned it above the update brings the latest security patch update which was released by Google in January Security. Most of the security vulnerabilities have been addressed. It also brings some bug fixes which were available in the previous build. Thus, you should download and install the update to your Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 which will come as an OTA update to your phone.
Device Name: Galaxy A8 2018 Model: SM-A530W Region: Canada Android version: Android 9 Build Number: A530WVLSFCTL1 Android Security Patch Level: 1st January
Changelog
January 2021 Google Security patch Bug Fixes Security and Performance improvements
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✔ How To Download A530WVLSFCTL1 :
You can download any Galaxy firmware using Samfirm Tool, Guide: Download Latest Galaxy Firmware using SamFirm Tool Or Using Frija Samsung Firmware Download Tool
Odin Flash Tool
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Steps to Install January 2021 Security Patch on Galaxy A8 2018
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Installation Guide (Manual Flashing using Odin)
If the installation is successful, you will see the message Pass in the Log Tab. [su_note note_color=”#60f894″ radius=”2″] NOTE: Before installing the updates, make sure your device is connected to good wifi and your device has more than 50% battery life remaining [/su_note]
