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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)

Released: 2018, JunePrice: About 350 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, June

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 512
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Dual24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF, 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Size6.3 inches, 100.7 cm, 2, (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
PriceAbout 350 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsSM-G885F, SM-G8850, SM-G885Y, SM-G885S, SM-G8858
SAR EU0.43 W/kg (head) 1.79 W/kg (body)
Single24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, June
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global
Charging15W wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, June
Announced2018, June
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)?

The Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star).