Android 8.0 Oreo is not only for flagships, it also runs pretty fine on mid-range devices. Samsung has just started rolling Android 8.0 Oreo update for one of its famous mid-range phones Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F). The update is being rolled out via OTA update system, which clearly means that the update will be pushed in batches. Therefore, it won’t reach all the users at once. So, if the Android 8.0 Oreo update is yet to reach your region and you are not willing to wait anymore to get your hands on the Android Oreo then keep on reading. In this Android tutorial, we are going to tell you how to update Galaxy J7 Prime to XXU1BRC1 Android 8.0 Oreo. This latest official firmware comes with build ID number G610FXXU1BRC1 along with the latest features or an improved Android functionality. Moreover, the update comes with April 2018 Security Patch.
The Android 8.0 Oreo official update for Galaxy J7 Prime brings a lot of new features like Picture-in-Picture, notification channels, adaptive icons, notification badges, better battery life, circular emoji and much more. Moreover, Proceed further if you want to install XXU1BRC1 Android 8.0 Oreo update on your Galaxy J7 Prime.
Installing stock XXU1BRC1 Android 8.0 Oreo Official firmware via Odin tool is an official process so you won’t lose warranty because of this method. The process doesn’t require any root access or custom recovery.
Let us clear one thing here, this guide is only meant for Galaxy J7 Prime G610F. To confirm the model no. go to Settings > About Phone. Please don’t try it on any other models.
Follow our step by step guide on how to update Galaxy J7 Prime to XXU1BRC1 Android 8.0 Oreo.
Table of Contents
Prerequisites
- Before proceeding any further backup all your important data like Emails, Messages, Personal Photos, and Videos.
- Download and install Galaxy J7 Prime USB drivers on your PC.
- Make sure USB Debugging mode is enabled on your Android Device. You can enable USB Debugging by going to Settings > Developer Options.
- The device should be charged up to 70% to avoid any unexpected shutdowns. This is very important, any shutdown during the process can damage your device permanently.
Downloads
How To Update Galaxy J7 Prime to XXU1BRC1 Android 8.0 Oreo
Step 1: Download XXU1BRC1 and Odin from above links.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded firmware to get tar.md5 file.
Step 3: Now boot your Galaxy J7 Prime into Download Mode, Turn off your phone. Once it’s fully off, press and hold Volume Down + Home + Power keys at the same time for a while till the construction Android robot and a triangle appear. Now press the Power Key once again to confirm to enter into the Download Mode.
Step 4: Open your Odin folder and right click on Odin file and then click on Run as Administrator. After that connect your phone to PC with USB cable.
Step 5: In Odin tool one of the ID: COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This means your phone is connected successfully.
Step 6: Now click on AP and select md5 file of firmware which we extracted earlier.
Step 7: Before clicking on start make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are selected, but re-partition option must NOT be ticked.
Step 8: Your Galaxy J7 Prime will reboot once the installation is completed. Keep the device connected to USB until you reach the home screen.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed XXU1BRC1 Android 8.0 Oreo firmware on your Galaxy J7 Prime.
