Installing official firmware on Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). Installing official firmware on Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Samsung a7 update to android 7

It is quite obvious that Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) will receive an update to Android 7.0. I would even bet that Android 8.0 for the Galaxy A7 (2017) will be released. So a guide to flashing a smartphone will not be superfluous.

So, to flash the Galaxy A7 (2017), you need to do the following:

download firmware for Galaxy A7 (2017);
download the Odin program to your PC and make sure that your smartphone has enough charge;
enter the smartphone into Download Mode (while simultaneously pressing the “off” + “volume down” + “home button”) keys, then press “Volume up”;
connect to device USB cable;
in the Odin application on your computer, select files from the archive with the firmware:

for the column PIT - a file with the extension *.pit;
for PDA - a file whose name contains the word CODE, if there is none, then you should know that this is the heaviest file in the archive;
for CSC - a file whose name contains the word CSC;
for Phone - a file containing MODEM in the name;
Note. If the files for the CSC, Phone and PIT columns are not in the archive with the firmware, then we sew exclusively using the one-file method, i.e. indicate the location of the firmware in the PDA column, and leave the remaining lines empty.

Make sure that the “Auto Reboot” and “F.” checkboxes are checked in Odin. Reset Time". If the location of the *.pit file was specified, then the “Re-Partition” checkbox will be checked automatically;

Press the “Start” button and watch how the firmware process occurs. The phone may reboot several times during installation and in no case should you disconnect the cable from it until the message “All threads completed” appears in the Odin log or the green information window with the inscription “PASS!” lights up.

The firmware update process traditionally lasts several minutes (from 5 to 15) and if successful, you will be asked to configure the smartphone according to your preferences. After this you can start working.

If suddenly something didn’t work out, you can ask about it in the comments under the article.

First, Seoul residents released an update to Android 7.0 Nougat for their flagship smartphones Galaxy S lines and Galaxy Note, but now the turn has come to the company’s more affordable gadgets. Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 was the first device in the series to begin updating to latest version operating system. It was released with Android 6.0.1 straight out of the box. The new software, with build number A720FXXU2BQGB, weighs almost 1.4 GB. It has become available to some owners of a 5.7-inch phablet in Thailand.

Along with fresh Android version, the update brings the updated interface of the latest version - Samsung Experience 8.1. It has improved the notification panel, toggles for quick start Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and other functions, and also noticeably transformed multi-window mode. Along with this new software for the 2017 A7 has acquired Dual function Messenger. In addition, Samsung has updated Always On Display to the latest version, improved the settings application and at the same time embellished Samsung Pass.

As usual, such major updates significantly improve the speed of the smartphone, increase its stability and security. We expect an identical release software will take place in Russia and other countries of the world very soon.

Let us remind you that Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus will soon be updated to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Thus, the manufacturer is going to improve its flagships in terms of speed and responsiveness. Next in line behind them is the Galaxy Note FE phablet, which is not yet sold on Russian market officially.

PECULIARITIES:

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), now gets Android 8.0 Oreo;
The update is reported to have begun in Vietnam in the initial phase;
It also brings the April security patch for Android.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), now updated to .

The smartphone, which was launched last year with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, has reportedly received Android 8.0 Oreo along with Samsung Experience 9.0. Deployment frequency. noticeably ahead of schedule. This lasts long after the smartphone has received the Android Nougat update. Last week, Samsung released a similar Android Oreo update for the Galaxy A5 (2017), which will roll out first in Russia and Romania.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is initially rolling out in Vietnam, according to the Sam Mobile website. It is 1.3 GB in size and brings Samsung version Experience 9.0, which improves the native user interface and includes an improved keyboard.

The keyboard is expected to feature new emojis, GIFs, and stickers.

The update also comes bundled with the April Android security patch, which addresses system-level vulnerabilities ranging from high to critical with two different levels of patches. In addition, there is Knox 3.1 along with Knox API level 25 and TIMA 3.3.0. The build number of the new software package comes in the form A720FXXU3CRD3.

Although the update for the Galaxy A7 (2017) is currently believed to be available only in the Vietnamese market, it should soon arrive in other regions. You can check its availability on your device by selecting from the menu Settings > Software Updates.

Users are advised to back up their data before starting the update process. Additionally, the update requires the latest version of some pre-installed applications, including Samsung Pay, Samsung Internet, Samsung Notes and Email, which can be installed separately.

First, Seoul residents released an update to Android 7.0 Nougat for their flagship smartphones of the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note lines, but now the turn has come to the company’s more affordable gadgets. Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 was the first device in the series to begin updating to the latest version of the operating system. It was released with Android 6.0.1 straight out of the box. The new software, with build number A720FXXU2BQGB, weighs almost 1.4 GB. It has become available to some owners of a 5.7-inch phablet in Thailand.

Along with the latest version of Android, the update brings an updated interface to the latest version - Samsung Experience 8.1. It has improved the notification panel, switches for quickly turning on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and other functions, and the multi-window mode has also been noticeably transformed. Along with this, the new software for the 2017 A7 has acquired the Dual Messenger function. In addition, Samsung has updated Always On Display to the latest version, improved the settings application and at the same time embellished Samsung Pass.

As usual, such major updates significantly improve the speed of the smartphone, increase its stability and security. We expect that the release of identical software will take place in Russia and other countries of the world very soon.

Let us remind you that Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus is coming soon. Thus, the manufacturer is going to improve its flagships in terms of speed and responsiveness. Next in line behind them is the Galaxy Note FE phablet, which is not yet officially sold on the Russian market.

Instructions for installing the official single-file firmware on the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720x).

Drivers and programs

Attention!

To install the official stock firmware on Galaxy A7 (2017) and return the phone status (Settings > About device > Properties > Device status) to “Official” after switching from custom firmware and thereby returning the ability to receive updates over the air, just follow the presented instructions.

Installation instructions

Do backups all necessary data and files and save them to a computer, removable storage device or cloud. When resetting the device inner memory will be formatted.

Unpack the downloaded archive into a folder with Odin PC for convenience. The file in the ".tar" or ".tar.md5" format must be left, but the "SS_DL.dll" can be deleted.

Reset your device.
To do this, go to the settings section " Backup and reset settings”, select “Data reset” > “Device reset”, enter the PIN code (if one is set) and click on the “Delete everything” button. The phone will reboot.

Run Odin PC as administrator.

Put the device into Download Mode.
To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Volume Down key, the Home button and the Power button. Then wait until the phone reboots and agree to the warning by pressing the Volume Up key.

In this state, connect the smartphone to the computer. “COM” should light up in Odin.

Click on the “AP” button and select the TAR firmware archive.

The “Auto Reboot” and “F.Reset Time” items must be activated, and “Re-Partition,” if active, must be disabled.

Click on the “Start” button. The firmware installation process will begin.

At the end of the operation, if everything was successful, the message “All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)". The phone must be restarted manually by holding down the power button until the screen turns off. It may take up to 5 minutes for your device to boot up initially.
ATTENTION!
If the device does not boot for a long time or the data has not been reset, it must be performed from recovery.
To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Volume Up key, the Home button and the Power button. After loading, select “Wipe data/Factory reset”, and then “Reboot system now”. If after these steps the device also freezes when loading, you need to reflash it again.

When the device boots up (it is advisable to skip the initial setup), delete data again from step 6.

That's all. Once your phone boots up, it will be completely ready to use and its status should change to “Official”. If this does not happen and the status is still “Special,” you must repeat step 6 of this instruction.