Samsung Galaxy A7 (SM-A720F) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A720F firmware?
A720FXXS9CTL2, released March 14, 2021 for region JDI with Android 8. It is a security update on bootloader binary 9. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A7 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since March 2021, so Android 8 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-A720F firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 9:
- Binary 9 — since Dec 2020
SM-A720F firmware for region JDI
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A720FXXS9CTL2
Security update
|
9 | JDI | 8 |
2021-03-14 | Download |
How to Flash SM-A720F 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 9 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.