Samsung is reportedly bound for the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update around April. While there is still a couple of months more to go, some Galaxy A8 owners want to test out the beta version of Marshmallow. Would it be possible for Samsung to release it to Galaxy A8 phones?

Samsung Galaxy A8 being a new device is expected to receive the official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update soon. As of the moment, the thinnest Samsung smartphone in history is just waiting for approval of the upgrade. Reportedly though, there are some device owners who would want to get the beta version of the software.

As many would know, the South Korean company only released the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow beta to flagship phones like Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge as well as Galaxy S5.

Galaxy A8 was launched with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. With Android 6.0.1, it will receive tons of improvements brought by Google and Samsung. This would include enhancements for TouchWiz, battery management, app links, app drawer, Android Pay, app permissions, Chrome custom tab, and many others.

While the official upgrade is not yet available for now, XDA Developers has created a custom ROM for the device based on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow software. The custom ROM comes with a several improvements for TouchWiz. The native interface of Samsung has better lighting and shadows, best mobile graphics equal to desktop and console class performance, reactive, natural movement and improved visual elements for more convenient navigation.

It also brings less web hassle experience, support for 64-bit SoCs using ARM, x86 and MIPS-based cores, smarter notifications ranking, automatic encryption-capable in case of lost or stolen devices, better protection against bugs and malware and support for UHD 4K 10-bit video playback.

Amid these impressive features, XDA pointed out to properly check device before installing the custom ROM to prevent damages. The developer community underscored the need to back up personal data of the device before proceeding with the download and charge it up to at least 80%.