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Home » Firmware » Download Samsung Galaxy A8 Star SM-G885F/S/Y Pie 9.0 One UI Stock Firmware

Download Samsung Galaxy A8 Star SM-G885F/S/Y Pie 9.0 One UI Stock Firmware

by Selva Kumar A Leave a Comment

A lot of mobiles in Samsung receiving One UI Pie 9.0 update. Even two years, three years Old devices received this upgrade. In this list Samsung Galaxy A8 Star receiving the upgrade from Oreo to One UI 9.0 Pie update. There are plenty of features available in this update to compare with the Oreo. With 6 GB RAM and Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660, It can perform better, and you don’t need to replace your mobile for 1-2 Years. As you know, you can upgrade your mobile using software update. But, If you have rooted mobile, you should download and flash the firmware using Flashify app. This method can be used to Unbrick bricked mobiles. Flash firmware in Rooted mobiles to remove root access. If you are a regular user, try with Samsung Smartswitch before this method. It is simple method compare with ODIN method.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star with Nature Background

Table of Contents

  • One UI Pie Firmware Flash- Samsung Galaxy A8 Star
    • Official OTA Method
    • Manual Method ( SM-G8850/ SM-G8858/ SM-G885F/ SM-G885S/ SM-G885Y )
      • Using ODIN Method
  • One UI Features
    • One UI
    • Notifications
    • Samsung Keyboard
    • Always On Display
    • Settings
    • Bixby
    • Phone
    • Contacts
    • Camera
    • Gallery
    • My Files
    • Samsung Health
    • Other improvements and changes
  • Wrap Up

One UI Pie Firmware Flash- Samsung Galaxy A8 Star

Official OTA Method

If you want to update a security patch to the current month. Don’t go for the manual method. Try this Automatic method.

The process is simple and straightforward.

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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-G8850/ SM-G8858/ SM-G885F/ SM-G885S/ SM-G885Y )

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.
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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 ODIN version, select Pie supporting version ODIN.
  • Download Firmware From below links, For Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Pie Official Firmware.
  • SM-G8850
  • SM-G8858
  • SM-G885F
  • SM-G885S
  • SM-G885Y
  • Select recent firmware. When selecting firmware, refer- How to choose the correct firmware.
  • If the above mirror not working, try the secondary mirror.

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Download Mode

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

A8 Plus 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.

ODIN software screenshot

 

  • After Getting Added Message Select, AP/PDA Button then Browse for the Firmware file selects it. Tick the Auto Reboot.

Odin 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.

One UI Features

Samsung One UI Screenshots

One UI

  • Content, settings, and every option are modified to use mobile in handy.

  • Options moved to the Bottom position so that you can use comfortably in one hand.

  • Night Mode available to reduce eye stress.

Notifications

  • You can quickly reply to messages within the notification bar.

  • Image thumbnails are available.

Samsung Keyboard

  • New Unicode 11.0 emojis are available.

  • The floating keyboard is available in all apps; it will be handy when using your mobile in landscape mode.

  • You can now set a custom touch and hold delay.

Also Read-  How to Take Screenshot in Samsung Galaxy M02s SM-M025F?

Always On Display

  • New clock styles have been added, Charging Information is also available.

Settings

  • Menus have been reorganized to find every essential and frequent usage easily.

Bixby

  • Now you can remap Bixby with the latest OTA.

Phone

  • Call History increased to 2000 entries (increased from 500 entries).

Contacts

  • Now you can manage contacts from various accounts with a new drawer menu.

Camera

  • Enhanced features are available now with AI Features.

Gallery

  • Photo Editor App Available.

My Files

  • New Storage Analysis Tool is available to Monitor Storage and RAM Usage.

Samsung Health

  • Samsung Health Steps counter available in the Notification Bar.

Other improvements and changes

  • Access Kids Home Available in the quick panel.

  • Call stickers have been removed.

  • HEIF images are now supported in Gallery and other apps.

  • Special Pie 9.0 Gestures added.

Wrap Up

Selecting correct firmware is the Major step in this process. Based on your country or region choose the firmware. It is a Manual ODIN process; You can flash the latest version. But if you use sideload method, you should flash the next version of your mobile firmware, or else the process may brick your device.

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 and Certified Android Developer, 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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