Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700T) T-Mobile Latest Firmware J700TUVU3BQK3 Android Nougat 7.1.1 Flashing Guide and Download

Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700T) T-Mobile is among one of the best budget smartphones Samsung released a few years back. This latest firmware released by Samsung will update your device to Android Nougat. It is released for the device on T-Mobile Carrier. If your device is still running the older Android version this official version is for you. You can wait for OTA update or choose to manually flash the Official Nougat Firmware J700TUVU3BQK3.

Below are the links to the latest firmware from official sources based on the carrier. The below links include the official Samsung Firmware for Galaxy J7 (SM-J700T) from T-Mobile (TMB). 

This new firmware is based on Andriod Nougat which brings new features along with security updates. From time to time official update keep the device running properly and ensure there are minimized security risks. Download the official firmware based on your carrier using the official tools and below mentioned steps. This firmware will update your Samsung Galaxy J7 SM-J700T to the new official Android Nougat. 

We recommend Samsung's Smart Switch as it is the official Samsung software and it automatically downloads your device USB Drivers for you to keep them handy during flashing.

Download Samsung Smart Switch

Note: Flashing is only recommended if you know what you are doing. We take no responsibility if your device behaves improperly. Firmware are 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.

How to Flash Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700T) to latest Firmware J700TUVU3BQK3 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 takes 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 (SM-J700T) 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.

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 software 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 everytime 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 (SM-J700T) to latest Firmware J700TUVU3BQK3 Manually

These simple steps will help you update your Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700T) to the latest firmware 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 Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700T) T-Mobile Latest Firmware J700TUVU3BQK3
Mirror 1	Rapidgator Link
Mirror 2	AlfaFile Link

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 7.1.1. You can check your Android version by going to the About Phone and checking the Android version.