Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
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- 08 Apr 2020
GorujoCY, 22 Feb 2020After some research, it doesn't seem that it will be gettin... moreSamsung has confirmed again that the S8 nor S8+ will get Android 10 so neither will the A8 which is considered an S8 light. If any of you just got your A8 and aren't planning to upgrade yet, IMO just buy ESET mobile security. I use it and it's great, no issues at all. At least it gets daily update definitions and is light on the system lol
Norton's is of course good as well. Why not spend a little for piece of mind? Have a great day.
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- 08 Apr 2020
Araceli, 27 Mar 2020I just bought this cell it's great! But the thing I noticed... moreUpdates for Android depend on the carrier. Anyways for most Samsung phones they support the phone for 2 years from the date of it's launch. The Galaxy A8 2018 is finished it's two years and it's final update is Android 9 pie. They are even getting slow on security updates.
If you just got this phone I am so sorry but it's just sad. The only phone models which give good update longevity is either the iPhone 5 years and I think the Pixel which is roughly 4 years.
I have the same phone as you and I suggest the following. If your A8 is in great shape, buy ESET mobile security, it's fantastic. Real time scanning, scans apps you download from the play store, updates definitions files every day automatically, protects your phone and browsers (Chrome and Samsung Internet) from phishing scams. You can set up schedule for scanning your device every day if you want. Also has in depth scanning. Your subscription lasts 1 year and you can protect 5 Android devices (under the same account) with the same licence.
I use this and I don't have any issues, my device is clean...and ESET is partnering with Google because ESET has a 100% detection rate. Best $15 I have spent.
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- Xtazium
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- 07 Apr 2020
This phone is cool and all, but the WiFi disconnects when i hold it horizontally with both hands (watching videos streams etc.) when i am not in a room, with a router (so this only happens when walls block the signal). I know that i am blocking the antennas or smh, but is there a workaround for this, because the router was moved from my room and this makes me mad. Thanks.
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- 06 Apr 2020
Araceli, 04 Apr 2020I'm from Argentina! My last update is 1 December 2019 crazy... moreupdates come every month, it happened 2 times that it didn't arrive but mostly there are every month. try downloading the smart switch application to your phone and computer. connect and see if the smart switch will show if there are updates
Go to sammobile page and find last update for your country
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- 04 Apr 2020
Nikola19, 27 Mar 2020Where are you from?I'm from Argentina! My last update is 1 December 2019 crazy! With my last cell phone my updates were monthly. How often do you have your updates?
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- 31 Mar 2020
Maria, 31 Mar 2020Hello JohnR, could you share your experience with the newes... moreIt was only a security patch.
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- 31 Mar 2020
JohnR, 31 Mar 2020My last update was less than one month ago. However, I susp... moreHello JohnR, could you share your experience with the newest update? What's new?
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- 31 Mar 2020
Araceli, 27 Mar 2020I just bought this cell it's great! But the thing I noticed... moreMy last update was less than one month ago. However, I suspect that the normal update cycle is being disrupted by the coronavirus.
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- 27 Mar 2020
Arisjenong, 26 Mar 2020I've just bought this phone in secondhand,the screen is lit... moreI mean, screen is damaged. You must replace.
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- 27 Mar 2020
Araceli, 27 Mar 2020I just bought this cell it's great! But the thing I noticed... moreWhere are you from?
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- Araceli
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- 27 Mar 2020
I just bought this cell it's great! But the thing I noticed is I don't have monthly updates as I use to have with the A5 2017 why is that? This is a newer model than a5..
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- 26 Mar 2020
I've just bought this phone in secondhand,the screen is little yellowish,and in screen mode,i cant change between adaptif,amoled cinema,amoled foto,and basic mode. Is this screen problem,so i should change the lcd/or just bug for the software?
Sorry for bad english,
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- gLK
- 29 Feb 2020
Jasmine., 21 Dec 2019Guys does your A8 feel a tad bit warm all the time. It's no... moreat the lowest battery, yes it feels warm. For example I get at 20% or 15% and the phone is warm.
But I also use Mobile Hotspot and 4G for my friend while playing a simple game (eg. Hearthstone) and again it gets warm at some minutes later. But as always, leave it off and it will cool down later.
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- 27 Feb 2020
Jasmine., 21 Dec 2019Guys does your A8 feel a tad bit warm all the time. It's no... moreyes dont worry , mine feels pretty warm
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- 22 Feb 2020
Morino, 19 Feb 2020The Samsung Galaxy A8 is an excellent phone, what I like so... moreYeah, I've been using it for 1 and a half year with the case I've been given, It isn't majorly damaged and it still is a decent phone (Except for its price tho)
- GorujoCY
- gLK
- 22 Feb 2020
Anonymous, 21 Feb 2020Is it gonna get android 10? After some research, it doesn't seem that it will be getting Android 10 and up (except if Samsung will ever change their mind but still not possible even tho the phone is capable of One UI 2.0)
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- 22 Feb 2020
Anonymous, 21 Feb 2020Is it gonna get android 10? Big No.
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- 21 Feb 2020
Is it gonna get android 10?
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- 19 Feb 2020
The Samsung Galaxy A8 is an excellent phone, what I like so much about it is that it is well balanced in its entirety, there are no visible drawbacks
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- 09 Feb 2020
Alphonse, 03 Feb 2020Hello my Samsung Galaxy a8 has a problem. The battery went ... moreCall Samsung support