Samsung Mobile galaxy-a8+-2018 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Samsung Mobile galaxy-a8+-2018 reached end of life on 1 Sept 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Samsung Mobile release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Jan 2018 | — |
| End of life | 1 Sept 2021 | 4.9 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from galaxy-a8+-2018
Recommended target: Samsung Mobile galaxy-a57-5g (supported until 10 Apr 2032).
The newest actively supported branch is Samsung Mobile galaxy-a57-5g (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung Mobile galaxy-a8+-2018 still safe to use?
Samsung Mobile galaxy-a8+-2018 reached end of life on 1 Sept 2021, 1,803 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Samsung Mobile galaxy-a8+-2018?
Yes — the final release (galaxy-a8+-2018) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Samsung Mobile galaxy-a8+-2018 to?
Upgrade to Samsung Mobile galaxy-a57-5g, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 10 Apr 2032).