G8508SZCS1BQD1 – GALAXY ALPHA firmware

Build G8508SZCS1BQD1 is a security update for the GALAXY ALPHA (SM-G8508S) on Android 4. It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Apr 24, 2017 (method) and has reached 1 region so far. It keeps bootloader bit 1, so downgrading to the previous build G8508SZCU1BPI1 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-G8508S
Android
Android 4
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
1
First released
Apr 24, 2017
Regions
1

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received G8508SZCS1BQD1, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
CHCChinaApr 24, 2017day 0G8508SZCS1BQD1/G8508SCHC1BQD1/G8508SZCS1BQD1

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-G8508S -r CHC -v G8508SZCS1BQD1/G8508SCHC1BQD1/G8508SZCS1BQD1

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-G8508S / CHC on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode G8508SZCS1BQD1.