Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F) Latest Firmware J730FXWU2ARE2 Android Nougat 7.0 Flashing Guide and Download

A new official firmware is released by Samsung released a new firmware J730FXWU2ARE2 for Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F) based on Android Nougat 7.0 with latest updates. This new update will make your device run faster and get the latest features on your Galaxy J7. The OTA updates take longer to reach every Galaxy J7 2017. If you do not want to wait you can manually flash your Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F) with official firmware from the guide below.

Samsung from time to time release new firmware with new features and latest security patches to keep your device safe from current security threats. Any new firmware or release are pushed to devices over OTA but it gets delayed most of the times. Odin tool is our recommended method to manually flash your Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F).

Firmware is always device specific and this build is specifically for the device intended bearing the Model Number Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F). You must check the device model number in the settings menu under the About Device section on your device. This step ensures you are downloading the firmware that is specific to the device. 

Tools that You Might Need

Samsung official Samsung Smart Switch is the tool Samsung recommends to updates and backup devices over on a PC. Using this tool you can keep your data backup to your PC so that you can restore anytime you wish to. It is wise to keep a backup of your device before you manually flash your device. 

To back up your data you can use Samsung Smart Switch and keep the device drivers ready in hand before you flash your device. If you used Kies in past this is the newer version of Samsung Kies and works almost similarly. Any device after the Note II or the Galaxy S4 uses the newer Smart Switch tool.

Odin is the best tool we recommend for manual flashing of Samsung Galaxy J7 2017. If you follow the steps and ensure that you download the correct firmware specific for your device you will be running the latest Android Nougat 7.0 with new features and latest security patch.

How to Update Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F) to Latest Firmware J730FXWU2ARE2 by OTA

OTA or Over the Air is the official update you receive from the manufacturer or carrier as a downloadable option on your phone. Generally, OTA updates are slower to reach the devices and take a lot of time to download and update the device.

Step 1: Keep your device charged to over 60%

Step 2: Backup your data

Step 3: Head over to setting and select About Phone

Step 4: Select Update Software option from About Phone Menu

Step 5: If you have an update available you will get an option to download the update

Step 6: Select OK and download the update on your device

Step 7: Wait until the device completes the update and reboots. The device can reboot a couple of times, it is usual and you should not interrupt the process.

After the phone reboots head over to the About Phone section in your setting menu and checks the latest Android Version to confirm the update.

How to Update Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F) Using the Samsung Smart Switch

Samsung Smart Switch is the official tool to backup, update or restore your Samsung devices. Previously it was called the Kies which got the new tool for new devices running Android 4.3 and above.

Using Samsung Smart Switch has its own benefit, as it automatically makes sure you have the necessary drivers for update device. Odin is the best tool to manually flash the latest firmware on your Samsung device. Samsung Smart Switch can also help you update your device to the latest firmware automatically once a new update is available. You can get the tool for your Windows PC as well as Mac.


Step 1: Download the Smart Switch Tool for your PC if you have not downloaded it above

Step 2: Open the tool and connect your Samsung Device using the USB Cable to your Computer. If you are connecting the device for the first time, then it will ask permission on your device, click Ok. You need to update the device driver if your device is not recognized.

Step 3: If there is a new update available it will automatically download on the tool. Click update and it will sideload your update to your device.

Step 4: It will take some time to update your device. Your device will automatically reboot once your update is downloaded to your device.

Step 5: You can set your preference to download the software every time a new version is available automatically on your PC. You can update your device once you connect to the tool.

How to Flash Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F) to Latest Firmware J730FXWU2ARE2 Manually

Note: Flashing is only recommended if you know what you are doing. We take no responsibility if your device behaves improperly. Firmware is device specific and will not work with other devices. If you are not sure about Flashing, it is better to wait for official OTA updates.

These simple steps will help you update your Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F) to the latest firmware J730FXWU2ARE2 using the download links below specific to your carrier.

Step 1: Download the firmware .zip file from the link below that contains the official Firmware and extract it on your PC or Mac

Download Links for Official Firmware
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Mirror 2

Step 2: Download Odin from the Link           

Step 3: Extract the Odin file downloaded and install it on your PC

Step 4: Reboot your Phone to download mode by pressing Home+ Power+ Volume Down buttons together

Step 5: Connect your phone to PC

Step 6: Open Odin and wait for a blue tick on Odin

Step 7: Select AP/PDA on the Odin and choose the firmware file you extracted earlier

Step 8: Uncheck the repartition option in the tool

Step 9: Click start and allow the flash to complete

Step 10: The phone will reboot automatically, if not enter into recovery mode and select factory reset option

This will confirm the flashing on your device and your device will now be running the official Android Nougat 7.0.  You can check your Android version by going to the About Phone and checking the Android version.

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