Samsung Galaxy J7 Perx (SM-J727P) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-J727P firmware?
J727PVPS8BUD1, released May 13, 2021 with Android 8.1. It is a security update on bootloader binary 8. The archive holds 20 official builds across 4 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J7 Perx still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since May 2021, so Android 8.1 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-J727P firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. In the archive the binary of this model rose from 1 to 8:
- Binary 8 — since Apr 2021
- Binary 7 — since Aug 2020
- Binary 6 — since Jun 2019
- Binary 4 — since Jul 2018
- Binary 3 — since Oct 2017
- Binary 2 — since Sep 2017
- Binary 1 — since May 2017
A phone already on binary 8 rejects builds with a lower binary in Odin ("SW REV CHECK FAIL"), so it can go back to an earlier Android version only if that version has a binary 8 build. How to read a build number.
All SM-J727P firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J727PVPS8BUD1
Security update
|
8 | XAS | 8.1 |
2021-05-13 | Download |
|
J727PVPS8BUD1
Security update
|
8 | VMU | 8.1 |
2021-05-13 | Download |
|
J727PVPS8BUD1
Security update
|
8 | SPR | 8.1 |
2021-05-13 | Download |
|
J727PVPS8BUD1
Security update
|
8 | BST | 8.1 |
2021-05-13 | Download |
|
J727PVPU7BUA2
Feature update
|
7 | SPR | 8.1 |
2021-02-15 | Download |
|
J727PVPU7BUA2
Feature update
|
7 | BST | — |
2021-01-19 | Download |
|
J727PVPU7BUA2
Feature update
|
7 | VMU | — |
2021-01-19 | Download |
|
J727PVPU7BUA2
Feature update
|
7 | XAS | — |
2021-01-19 | Download |
|
J727PVPU7BTH1
Feature update
|
7 | SPR | 8.1 |
2020-08-11 | Download |
|
J727PVPU7BTH1
Feature update
|
7 | BST | 8.1 |
2020-08-11 | Download |
|
J727PVPU7BTH1
Feature update
|
7 | VMU | 8.1 |
2020-08-11 | Download |
|
J727PVPU7BTH1
Feature update
|
7 | XAS | 8.1 |
2020-08-11 | Download |
|
J727PVPS6BSK1
Security update
|
6 | BST | 8.1 |
2019-12-04 | Download |
|
J727PVPS6BSK1
Security update
|
6 | XAS | 8.1 |
2019-11-25 | Download |
|
J727PVPS6BSK1
Security update
|
6 | SPR | 8.1 |
2019-11-25 | Download |
|
J727PVPS6BSK1
Security update
|
6 | VMU | 8.1 |
2019-11-25 | Download |
|
J727PVPU6BSF2
Feature update
|
6 | BST | 8.1 |
2019-06-21 | Download |
|
J727PVPU6BSF2
Feature update
|
6 | VMU | 8.1 |
2019-06-21 | Download |
|
J727PVPU6BSF2
Feature update
|
6 | XAS | 8.1 |
2019-06-21 | Download |
|
J727PVPU6BSF2
Feature update
|
6 | SPR | 8.1 |
2019-06-13 | Download |
Latest SM-J727P Firmware by Region
The newest build for each region (CSC) code. Not sure which region your phone uses? See the CSC code guide.
| Region | Latest build | Bit | Android | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BST | J727PVPS8BUD1 | 8 | 8.1 | 2021-05-13 |
| SPR | J727PVPS8BUD1 | 8 | 8.1 | 2021-05-13 |
| VMU | J727PVPS8BUD1 | 8 | 8.1 | 2021-05-13 |
| XAS | J727PVPS8BUD1 | 8 | 8.1 | 2021-05-13 |
Older SM-J727P Builds (Archive)
8 earlier builds from the samdb.org catalogue. They are not in the download list above; the link searches for the build on the partner site.
| Build / PDA | Bit | Month | Regions (CSC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J727PVPU4BRH5 | 4 | Aug 2018 | SPR, VMU | Find |
| J727PVPU4ARG2 | 4 | Jul 2018 | BST, SPR, VMU, XAS | Find |
| J727PVPU3ARC2 | 3 | Mar 2018 | BST, SPR, VMU, XAS | Find |
| J727PVPS3ARA1 | 3 | Jan 2018 | BST, SPR, VMU, XAS | Find |
| J727PVPU3AQJ3 | 3 | Oct 2017 | BST, SPR, VMU, XAS | Find |
| J727PVPU2AQI3 | 2 | Sep 2017 | SPR | Find |
| J727PVPU1AQF5 | 1 | Jun 2017 | BST, SPR, VMU, XAS | Find |
| J727PVPU1AQE4 | 1 | May 2017 | BST, VMU, XAS | Find |
How to Flash SM-J727P Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy J7 Perx 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 8 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.