Samsung Galaxy Tab galaxy-tab-a8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Samsung Galaxy Tab galaxy-tab-a8 reached end of life on 21 Feb 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Samsung Galaxy Tab release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Jan 2022 | 4y 9mo ago |
| Android Upgrades ended | 17 Jan 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Updates ended | 21 Feb 2026 | 7mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from galaxy-tab-a8
Recommended target: Samsung Galaxy Tab galaxy-tab-a11+ (supported until 30 Dec 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is Samsung Galaxy Tab galaxy-tab-a11+ (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung Galaxy Tab galaxy-tab-a8 still safe to use?
Samsung Galaxy Tab galaxy-tab-a8 reached end of life on 21 Feb 2026, 226 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Samsung Galaxy Tab galaxy-tab-a8?
Yes — the final release (galaxy-tab-a8) 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 Galaxy Tab galaxy-tab-a8 to?
Upgrade to Samsung Galaxy Tab galaxy-tab-a11+, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Dec 2031).