We have already shared a detailed guide on how to update Samsung Galaxy Note 7 N930W official Android 6.0.1 firmware but if you have N930F then here is a good news that Galaxy Note 7 can be updated also now to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow that comes with build number XXU1APGI. The latest Marshmallow update brings various refinements and security updates.
You can also check the OTA updates to flash the update via OTA or Samsung KIES but if you have missed the OTA update or have not updated your device due to some reason then we have a step-by-step guide to update Galaxy Note 7 manually to XXU1APGI Android 6.0.1.
In this guide we’ll use ODIN flashing tool to update Galaxy Note 7 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. So go ahead and follow the given step-by-step guide carefully. Don’t forget to take proper backup of all your important data before proceeding to the installation guide.
| Model | SM-N930F |
| Model name | |
| Country | United Kingdom / Ireland |
| Version | Android 6.0.1 |
| Changelist | 8720905 |
| Build date | Mon, 18 Jul 2016 04:39:43 +0000 |
| Security Patch Level | 2016-07-01 |
| Product code | XEU |
| PDA | N930FXXU1APGI |
| CSC | N930FOXM1APGE |
Note:
This guide containing the Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware and instructions can be used only with the Galaxy Note 7 SM-N930F models. Do not try to install this firmware on any other device or incorrect variant. Verify the version of your device by navigating to Settings > About Phone, the model number of your device must be SM-N930F.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not be held liable for any kind of damage occurred to your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 N930F during or after the installation of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Proceed at your own risk.
Pre-Requirements:
- Make a proper backup of all the existing data and settings of your Galaxy Note 7, in case anything goes wrong then you’ll be able to restore your data back.
- Verify that you’ve properly installed the Galaxy Note 7 USB Drivers on the PC.
- Enable USB Debugging Mode on your Note 7 by navigating to Settings > Developer Options > check the USB Debugging option.
- If you have a custom ROM installed on the phone, then after installing this stock update, it will be lost.
- The custom recovery will be replaced by the stock version.
- If the Galaxy Note 7 will no longer belong to a rooted version once the stock firmware installed.
- Check the battery level of your Note 7, it should be charged at least about 80% before proceeding to the installation guide.
Required Files:
If you are unsure about using this guide, then you should wait for the new firmware update to arrive in your region over the air, or you can choose to manually look for new firmware update using the Settings> About Phone> Software Update menu.
Steps to Flash N930FXXU1APGI Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on Galaxy Note 7:
1:- First, download Android 6.0.1 N930FXXU1APGI and Odin v3.10.7 for Galaxy Note 7 on the desktop of your PC and extract the .zip files to get tar.md5 file. Do not further extract .md5 file.
2:- Now, extract the archived contents to get the N930FXXU1APGI tar.md5 update file. Don’t extract the tar.md5 firmware update file.
3:- Turn OFF your Galaxy Note 7 in order to boot into Download Mode.
4:- Turn the device ON by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home keys at the same time and then press the Power button till the construction Android robot and a triangle appear. Now press Power button once again to confirm to enter into Download Mode.
5:- Launch Odin tool on your PC as an Administrator and plug your phone to your PC while your phone is in the Download Mode.
6:- One of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number once the phone is connected successfully.
7:- Select the firmware files that you want to flash on your Galaxy Note 7. (Already extracted in Step No 1)
Click on ‘AP’ and select file with ‘AP’ in its name.
Click on ‘CP’ and select file with ‘MODEM’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Click on ‘CSC’ and select file with ‘CSC’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Click on ‘PIT’ and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Click on ‘BL’ and select file with ‘BL’ in it’s name. Ignore if there is no such file.
8:- In Odin, make sure that the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are ticked but the Re-Partition option should be unchecked.
9:- Click on the Start button in Odin to initiate the installation process. It will take a few minutes to complete.
10:- Once the installation process is successfully finished, the Galaxy Note 7 will restart. Unplug the phone after you see the home screen.
Done! You have successfully updated Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to its first official XXU1APGI Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow official firmware update.
