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Home » Firmware » Download Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A800F/I/S/YZ Marshmallow 6.0.1 Stock Firmware

Download Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A800F/I/S/YZ Marshmallow 6.0.1 Stock Firmware

Last updated on May 13, 2019 By Selva Kumar A2 Comments

Samsung Galaxy A8 comes with Lollipop as a Default OS. As per Samsung rules on A series, this device should get the Nougat update, But they didn’t release. They stopped update after the Marshmallow version. If you can’t update Marshmallow using OTA method, you can use Manual Odin method. It can also be useful when you have a rooted device. Rooted devices can’t be updated using OTA, because sometimes they trigger Knox Security, results Official servers can’t be connected through your mobile. In those situations, you can use the below method to upgrade your mobile. You can also use this method to Unbrick your device.
Samsung A8 with Forest Trees Background

Table of Contents

  • Marshmallow 6.0.1 Firmware Flash- Samsung Galaxy A8
    • Official OTA Method
    • Manual Method ( SM-A800F/ SM-A800I / SM-A800S/ SM-A800YZ )
      • Using ODIN Method
  • Samsung Galaxy Marshmallow 6.0.1
    • Settings Shortcuts
    • Lock Screen
    • Home Screen
    • App Drawer
    • Notifications and Quick Settings
    • Animations
    • 200 New Emoji
    • Android Pay and Samsung Pay
    • Battery Management
    • Use SD Card as an Internal Storage- Adaptive Storage
    • App Permissions
    • Text Selection
  • Benefits of Stock Firmware
  • Wrap Up

Marshmallow 6.0.1 Firmware Flash- Samsung Galaxy A8

Official OTA Method

If you want to update a security patch to the current month. Don’t go for manual method. Before that method, try this OTA Method.

The process is simple and straightforward;

checking for software update android

  • Go to your device setting menu and scroll down to the bottom

  • Tap on “Software Update”

  • You may have to refresh the page to start the OTA upgrade process.

Manual Method ( SM-A800F/ SM-A800I / SM-A800S/ SM-A800YZ )

Note

  • Check Your Device Mobile No. If you flash Different model number, you will lose some features based on your region.
  • Battery Percentage Above 50.
  • Backup Your Device.

Using ODIN Method

Enabling developer option

  • Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock; you’ll find these options at Settings >>> Developer options. If you didn’t see the developer options on your settings menu, then go to about >>> build number; click on the “Build Number” row for about ten times regularly to activate “Developer Option” on your device.

  • Download Samsung USB driver and install it in your PC.
  • We are using third party software flashing. Download ODIN and install this also in your PC. In version select above Marshmallow supporting version ODIN.
  • Download Firmware For Samsung Galaxy A8 Official Firmware. Select recent firmware. When selecting firmware refer- How to choose correct firmware.
  • SM-A800F
  • SM-A800I
  • SM-A800S
  • SM-A800YZ

Samsung A8 Download Mode

 

  • Switch off your Mobile. Enter into Download mode->Volume Down+ Home + Power Buttons. Connect Your Mobile To PC via USB Cable, After Samsung Logo Appear, Release all keys.

Samsung A8 2016 Download Mode Warning Screen

 

  • After entering into Download Mode, it will say Warning Press Volume Up button to continue.
  • Launch Odin Application.

ODIN Added Message

  • It Will Show the message added.
  • If you did not get this message Repeat the above steps.
  • After Getting Added Message Select, AP/PDA Button then Browse for the Firmware file selects it. Tick the Auto Reboot.
  • Press Start wait for the tasks to complete. It will automatically reboot after the process complete.
Check Firmware
  • You can Check the Firmware Details->Settings->About->Version.

Samsung Galaxy Marshmallow 6.0.1

This firmware update updates your mobile to marshmallow 6.0.1 with a lot of upgrade features compared with Lollipop 5.1.1.

Settings Shortcuts

  • You can create shortcuts to access particular Action in settings.

Lock Screen

  • Locks screen is same as Lollipop version, But you can expand the notifications within the Lock screen. If you didn’t hide information in lock screen.

Home Screen

  • Google Search bar added with some enhanced Voice command Features.

App Drawer

  • Now you can list the apps based on Alphabetical Ascending or Descending Order. It helps you to select the apps quickly.

Notifications and Quick Settings

Notification Bar Menu

  • Single Swipe will expand the notifications; Double Swipe will reveal the Quick settings menu.

Animations

  • You can customize app open close transition, Swipe transition and More.

200 New Emoji

  • There is plenty of new emoji added in emoji set. Where you can use them any text area.

Android Pay and Samsung Pay

  • Android Pay added to work seamlessly with your device NFC. Samsung pay can work on selected check out.

Battery Management

  • You can Monitor your Battery life based on the usage. Where you can also check when you charged 100% When your battery drains off like that.

Use SD Card as an Internal Storage- Adaptive Storage

SD Card Internal Storage

  • SD cards can be used as an Internal Storage, But they may be slow compared with the actual Internal Storage.

App Permissions

  • View which your App uses permissions. If the app looks suspicious or using additional permissions, you can analyze using this feature.

Text Selection

Text Selection features

  • A lot of features added within Text selection- Copy, Paste, Select All, Search, Translate.

Benefits of Stock Firmware

There are Plenty of benefits using stock firmware. Below I Mention Major two.

  • Security- Yes, you will receive regular security patch updates, directly from your Manufacturer.
  • Hassle free usage- In Rare cases, if you misuse rooted devices, It may lead to some lag in usage or Random Restarts like that. In those situations, you can recover your mobile by Flashing Stock firmware.

Wrap Up

Selecting correct firmware is the Major step in this process. If you follow all steps correctly, you can quickly flash firmware in your Samsung Galaxy A8. If you face any problem or if you need any additional mirrors comment below.

Selva Kumar A

Selva Kumar is an Android Devices Enthusiast, Who Can Talk and Write About Anything If You Give a Hint About the respective devices. He is a Computer Science Graduate, Making His Career towards this Technology. He is always eager to try new Android devices — not only Software level but Hardware-level Also. Beyond this, He is a Good Swimmer, Guitarist.

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  1. Koroma Effort Saffasonsays

    October 30, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    Absolutely good thanks

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    • Selva Ganeshsays

      October 30, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      Thank you for your feedback.

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