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Developer ports Android 11 with One UI 3.1 to the Samsung Galaxy A7, A8, and A8+ 2018
An unofficial port of One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 is now available for the Samsung Galaxy A7, Galaxy A8, and the Galaxy A8+ 2018.
Samsung has been quite generous with rolling out its One UI 3.1 update based on Android 11. Aside from last year’s flagships such as the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Note 20 getting the update, older mid-rangers such as the Galaxy A50/A50s, Galaxy A70, and even some Galaxy M series devices have already received the latest software release. Several other Samsung Galaxy smartphones will be receiving a taste of Android 11 later this year, but the Exynos 7885-powered Galaxy A7, Galaxy A8, and the Galaxy A8 Plus will be left out. So if you own either of the three devices from 2018 and want to experience Android 11 with Samsung’s latest One UI skin, your wish has been granted – albeit unofficially.
Android Pie starts rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018), firmware available for download
The Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018), which was launched with Android Nougat, is now receiving its Android Pie update along with One UI. Read on to know more!
The Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) was one of the first releases from Samsung last year. The phone came in with a 6" FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display, Exynos 7885 SoC, 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. At the time of its launch, the phone came with Samsung Experience UI on top of Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Halfway through the year, the Galaxy A8+ 2018 was updated to Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.5. Despite a string of new releases after that, Samsung has not forgotten the A8+ 2018, as the device is now receiving its Android Pie update with Samsung's One UI on top.
Official TWRP Recovery Makes Its Way To Samsung Galaxy A8/A8+ 2018
Official TWRP recovery images are now available for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018). Download the recovery and get modding!
Having access to a custom recovery is one of the most important projects for every custom ROM community. Without it, flashing a custom ROM, a mod, or even rooting your device with Magisk would be very risky without an easy way to make backups. Over the last few years, TWRP has been the biggest project that found its way to numerous devices both officially and unofficially. We have exciting news for all owners of two Samsung Galaxy phones from early 2018: the Samsung Galaxy A8 and Samsung Galaxy A8+. Thanks to the efforts of XDA Senior Member BlackMesa123, TWRP for those devices is now officially available. Official TWRP access means the recovery is considered stable and official builds will be accessible from the website and Play Store app. From the changelog, we learn that File-Based Encryption is working on AOSP ROMs alongside with USB-OTG.
Samsung Galaxy A8/A8+ (2018) receiving Android Oreo with Dolby Atmos support
Along with the new features that Android Oreo brings, the Samsung Galaxy A8/A8+ updated user manual also mentions support for Dolby Atmos.
As we begin the second half of 2018, it's Samsung who is still working on bringing last year's big Android update to their latest devices. The South Korean conglomerate released the Galaxy A8 2018 and the Galaxy A8+ 2018 back in January of this year. The devices were launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat but are finally being updated to Android 8.0 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.5 built on top of it. We're seeing this update landing on devices in select markets around the world, which also adds support for Dolby Atmos.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) Revealed in Leaked Photos
A couple of leaked photos on Chinese network Weibo all but confirm that Samsung is close to releasing the 2018 variant of the Galaxy A8 Plus.
Depending on where you live, you might or might not be familiar with Samsung's Galaxy A series. Ever since it launched in 2015, it's offered decent specs at reasonable prices and gained a veritable following among smartphone enthusiasts. Now, rumor has it that Samsung's readying the newest Galaxy A8 smartphone, the Galaxy A8 Plus 2018, for launch.