Samsung Galaxy A7 (SM-A700F) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A700F firmware?
A700FXXU2BQB1, released March 16, 2017 for region PHN with Android 6.0.1. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 2. The archive holds 2 official builds for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A7 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since March 2017, so Android 6.0.1 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
Can I downgrade the SM-A700F firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 2:
- Binary 2 — since Feb 2017
SM-A700F firmware for region PHN
How to Flash SM-A700F Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy A7 into Download Mode, load the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into Odin on a Windows PC and press Start. Pick a build with Bit 2 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.