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Stock firmware and official updates for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) (SM-A7100), by region.
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Hong Kong SAR China TGYBuildA7100ZHS1CTI1Samsung's official release notes, newest first.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Source: Samsung- The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Source: Samsung- OS upgrade - Android 7.1 Nougat - Provides new UX - Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button - Multi window is supported - Improved setting menu - Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation - Added new feature · Samsung Cloud V3 is supported in this update，upto 15GB cloud space can be used to backup or sync user data，photos，videos and applications. · After upgrading, OneDrive App will be removed. You can download the OneDrive App from Galaxy Apps. · After upgrading, the SmartManager app icon will be deleted and that function can be available in Setting - Device maintenance. · After upgrading, some widgets will be deleted: (Smart Manager, Smart Manager, Picture frame) · Please set your city settings on the weather widget after upgrading, too. · The user settings for Easy mode may be removed on the new OS. You may need to set them again after the OS upgrade. ※ Some apps that haven't been optimised for Android Nougat might not work properly after the upgrade. In this case, upgrade the app to the latest version via Galaxy Apps. ※ The functionality of some features may differ after the upgrade. Some apps may not function normally. ※ After upgrading, please set your keyboard settings, downloaded language and E-Mail account again. ※ Errors during the upgrade may cause data loss. Back up any important data before upgrading.
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- OS upgrade - Android 7.1 Nougat - Provides new UX - Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button - Multi window is supported - Improved setting menu - Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation - Added new feature · Samsung Cloud V3 is supported in this update，upto 15GB cloud space can be used to backup or sync user data，photos，videos and applications. · After upgrade to N OS, Samsung Cloud delete the app icon and change the path by Settings→Cloud and accounts→Samsung Cloud · After upgrading, you will need to set Quick Clean widget, Pictur Frame widget, Samsung Music widget and Email widget again. (Pictur Frame is downloadable from Galaxy Apps.) · Please set your city settings on the weather widget after upgrading, too. · Before upgrading, please update Samsung Health to the latest version, otherwise some data may be lost after the upgrade. · After upgrade to N OS, the Phone, Contacts, Calendar, Messages's app locks will be off, and can be turned on in the Smart Manager. · The user settings for Easy mode may be removed on the new OS. You may need to set them again after the OS upgrade. · The Baidu search widget is replaced by the Baidu app. ※ Some apps that haven't been optimised for Android Nougat might not work properly after the upgrade. In this case, upgrade the app to the latest version via Galaxy Apps. ※ The functionality of some features may differ after the upgrade. Some apps may not function normally. ※ After upgrading, please set your keyboard settings, downloaded language and E-Mail account again. ※ Errors during the upgrade may cause data loss. Back up any important data before upgrading.
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Source: Samsung- Improved performance ㆍWeather widget stability improved. - The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Source: Samsung- Changed from "China Telecom(Macau)" to "China Telecom" - Other bug fixes ㆍFixed an issue that contacts name don't display in calling screen. ㆍFixed an issue that the location of weather widget does not update. - Improved performance ㆍOptimize battery long life. - The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Source: Samsung- The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Released for 1 CSC: TGY
Source: Samsung- The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Released for 1 CSC: CHC
Source: Samsung- Other bug fixes ㆍWhen checking the mail with the Knox Container app, the problem that the mail body disappears is solved. - The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Source: Samsung- The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Source: SamsungㆍOS upgrade - Android 6.0 Marshmallow ※ Security Enhancements ※ Some apps may be incompatible after OS upgraded. please update the apps to the latest version via Galaxy Apps and Play store. ※ After uploda to Android OS 6.0, following app will be installed:Smart Tutor and Facebook ※ After upgrade, Google Settings is not supported again, which will be removed.
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Source: Samsung· OS upgrade - Android 6.0 Marshmallow · The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design. · Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices by showing currently connected devices and previous connections. · Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern, PIN, or password) is required to add fingerprints. · A new vibration pattern concept has been applied. ※ Before OS 6.0 upgrading, please be sure to update the Samsung Gear to the latest version. ※ Android 6.0 Marshmallow does not support the Decrypt device function. If your mobile device is encrypted, encryption cannot be disabled after upgrading. If you want encryption to be disabled after upgrading, it must be disabled before you upgrade your device. To disable encryption go to Settings - Security, then select Decrypt device. ※ Some apps that were installed via the Lollipop OS may need to be updated after upgrading to the Marshmallow OS. Go to Galaxy Apps to update apps. ※ Email , Smart manager widget may disappear on home screen after OS upgraded, please set these widgets or relative application again if you used. ※ Rename Smart Manager Widget to Quick Clean. Remain CLEAN ALL item of the original nine items.You can clean storage and ram directly after clicking it. ※ The Smart stay menu has been removed from the quick panel. (It can still be accessed via Settings.) ※ bubbles function may disappear in messages settings. ※ The temperature of the device may temporarily increase during the software upgrade or update because of the data download and associated behaviours.
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Source: Samsung- The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Source: Samsung- The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Source: Samsung- Improved performance ㆍThe Stability of Samsung Pay Function has been improved - The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Source: Samsung- The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Source: Samsung- Improved performance ㆍThe device performance has enhanced with efficient system management. - The latest Android security patch has been applied. ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Source: SamsungㆍAdded the icon about the SamsungPay ㆍImproved performance with efficient memory management ㆍApply the new vibration mode ㆍApply the Andriod regular security patch.
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Source: Samsung- Improved performance with efficient memory management - Fixed not fully charging battery problem at low temperature - Fixed not fast charging problem during power off - Apply the Andriod regular security patch.
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Source: SamsungㆍImproved performance with efficient memory management ㆍFixed not fully charging battery problem at low temperature ㆍFixed not fast charging problem during power off ㆍApply the Andriod regular security patch.
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Source: SamsungㆍAdded the "Galaxy Care" that provied the optimization, searching the new infomation, question and answer etc. for customer ㆍAdd QR Code feature for Camera. ㆍApply the Andriod regular security patch.
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Source: SamsungㆍThe stability of Music app has been improved. ㆍThe security of your device has been improved.
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Source: SamsungㆍUpdate PaperFun Theme ㆍUpdate SmartManager Application ㆍUpdate Message Application
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Source: SamsungㆍIncreased the stability of system ㆍIncreased the stability of camera
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