The official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is now available to download for the Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone Galaxy E7. Galaxy E7 is one of the lucky devices that received the 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware update with build number E700HXXU1BOJ7. It is also expected that Samsung will roll out the Android M update for the mid range devices that are receiving the latest Lollipop update currently. So if you have Samsung Galaxy E7 then you’ll be glad to know that you can now enjoy the latest Lollipop OS version on your smartphone. To get the future firmware updates from the Samsung, it is important to restore your device back to stock firmware in case if you have installed a custom ROM.
If you are interested to get this E700HXXU1BOJ7 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware on your Galaxy E7 SM-E700H then go ahead and follow the given step-by-step guide. In this guide we’ll use Odin flashing tool to flash the official firmware on this device. Odin tool is used to install a lot of things like firmware, custom recovery and CF-Auto-Root etc. Now proceed to the installation guide.
| Model | SM-E700H |
| Model name | GALAXY E7 |
| Country | India |
| Version | Android 5.1.1 |
| Changelist | 101969629 |
| Build date | Thu, 29 Oct 2015 12:22:15 +0000 |
| Product code | INS |
| PDA | E700HXXU1BOJ7 |
| CSC | E700HODD1BOJ4 |
Note:
This guide containing the stock E700HXXU1BOJ7 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware file and instructions can be used only with the Samsung Galaxy E7 SM-E700H devices. Do not try to install this firmware on any other devices. Verify the model number of your Galaxy E7, if it is SM-E700H then go ahead, otherwise not. Check the model number of your phone by navigating to Settings > About Phone.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Galaxy E7 during or after the installation of E700HXXU1BOJ7 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop stock firmware update. Proceed at your own risk.
Pre-Requirements:
- Take a proper backup of all your important data and settings on the Galaxy E7 before doing anything.
- Download and install the Samsung USB Drivers from on your computer.
- Make sure to disable the Samsung KIES app and antivirus on the PC.
- Enable USB Debugging option by from Settings > Developer Options.
- If you have already rooted your phone, then the updating process will revoke root access.
- If a custom Recovery is installed on your Galaxy E7 then it will replaced by a stock Recovery image.
- Ensure that the battery charge level of your Galaxy E7 is above 80% before proceeding to the installation guide.
Required Files:
Steps to Install E700HXXU1BOJ7 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Stock Firmware on Galaxy E7:
1:- First, download E700HXXU1BOJ7 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (E700HXXU1BOJ7_E700HODD1BOJ4.zip) and Odin3 v3.10.7 for your Galaxy E7 from the above given links.
2:- Extract the firmware file to get. tar.md5 file. Also, extract Odin3 v3.10.7 to get Odin3_v3.10.7.exe on the desktop of your PC.
3:- Turn OFF your Verizon Galaxy E7 in order to boot into Download Mode.
4:- Turn the device ON while pressing and holding Volume Down + Power + Home buttons at the same time to enter the phone into Download Mode.
5:- Connect the Galaxy E7 with a PC. Once the phone is connected successfully, a message saying Added!! will be displayed in Odin.
6:- On your Odin, click on AP button and locate the. tar.md5 firmware file that you’ve already downloaded and extracted on your PC.
7:- Make sure that you’ve un-checked the Re-Partition option in Odin.
8:- Finally, click on Start button to begin the installation process.
After the Android 5.1.1 update is successfully installed, the phone will be rebooted and you will get a PASS message.
That’s All! You’ve successfully installed Android 5.1.1 Lollipop build number E700HXXU1BOJ7 to enjoy the latest Android experience on your Galaxy E7 SM-E700H.
Let us know in the comments area below if you have any query or issue while following the above given steps.
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