A800IXXU2BRA2 – Galaxy A8 firmware

Build A800IXXU2BRA2 is a feature update for the Galaxy A8 (SM-A800I) on Android 6. It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Feb 22, 2018 (method) and has reached 3 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 2, so downgrading to the previous build A800IXXU2BQG1 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A800I
Android
Android 6
Type
Feature
Bootloader bit
2
First released
Feb 22, 2018
Regions
3

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A800IXXU2BRA2, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
INSIndiaFeb 22, 2018day 0A800IXXU2BRA2/A800IODD2BRA2/A800IXXU1BQH1
BNGBelgiumMar 20, 2018+26 daysA800IXXU2BRA2/A800IODD2BRA2/A800IXXU1BQH1
SLKSri LankaMar 20, 2018+26 daysA800IXXU2BRA2/A800IODD2BRA2/A800IXXU1BQH1

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A800I -r INS -v A800IXXU2BRA2/A800IODD2BRA2/A800IXXU1BQH1

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A800I / INS on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A800IXXU2BRA2.