An update for Samsung Galaxy A8 is now available via an official stock firmware release. The latest firmware update offers security improvements and more.

Team Android noted that Samsung Galaxy A8 is the only model from the A series that is running on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Though the latest official firmware released, carrying build number XXU1AOK6, does not offer Google's Android Marshmallow goodies, Galaxy A8 users can expect improvements and security patches for Android Lollipop.

Since it is an official Samsung Galaxy A8 firmware, it is necessary for users to get the update to make the phone up-to-date and free from security vulnerabilities and glitches. Those who wish to install Android 5.1.1 Lollipop XXU1AOK6 firmware on their Samsung Galaxy A8 can do it automatically via Over-The-Air (OTA) update.

Another possible method to proceed with the official update process is using the desktop tool called Samsung KIES. Using this method will not necessarily require handset owners to make a backup of the files stored on the smartphone.

Team Android also noted that the recently-released firmware is entirely unbranded. Thus, users should not have pre-installed apps or extra language packs. For those who wish to install the official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop stock firmware update on Samsung Galaxy A8, visit the Team Android's post linked above.

Samsung Galaxy A8 was released in the market on August 2015. Topping the Galaxy A series, the smartphone offers a thin design, impressive hardware and superior build quality.

According to GSM Arena's specs list for the smartphone, it has a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display. It has a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of 386 ppi.

Under its hood, it is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 chipset paired with 2 GB of RAM. The primary camera has a whopping 16MP lens sensor capable of producing high-quality images with resolution as high as 5312 x 2988 pixels. Some of the camera features are touch focus, face detection, HDR and geo-tagging.

As for the secondary camera, Samsung Galaxy A8 users can easily take a selfie with the 5 MP lens sensor installed on the phone. Furthermore, the smartphone can take a video wth 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second.

Learn more about Samsung Galaxy A8 by watching the review below posted by Android Authority on its official Youtube channel:

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