After a long delay, Samsung has finally rolled out Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F) January Security Patch update. The update brings build number J730FXWU6CTA2. The update is being rolled out in MEA (the Middle East and Africa) and it is based on Android 9 Pie.
This update is only rolling out for Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 devices in MEA (the Middle East and Africa). If you are a Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 user, you may have already received the January Security Patch OTA update notification on your device. If the update has not been on your device’s system update section, then just wait for few more days for the update to come.
Galaxy J7 2017 January Security Patch update For MEA (the Middle East and Africa)
As Galaxy J7 2017 is an old device now so these security updates are very important for it. It fixes loads of loopholes in the security which were present. The update comes with build number J730FXWU6CTA2. The update brings some bug fixes which were available in the previous build. It also brings stability and performance improvements. Thus, you should download and install the update to your Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 which will come as an OTA update to your phone.
- Device Name: Galaxy J7 2017
- Model: SM-J730F
- Region: MEA (the Middle East and Africa)
- Android version: Android 9 Pie
- Build Number: J730FXWU6CTA2
- Android Security Patch Level: 1st January
Manually check Galaxy J7 2017 J730FXWU6CTA2 OTA update
You can manually check for the update from Settings > Software update >Download updates manually. If there is no update showing on your device, then wait for few days for the update to come to your device as it is being released phase-wise manner or you can manually flash the full firmware using Odin Flash Tool.
Download J730FXWU6CTA2 update:
You can download any Galaxy firmware using Samfirm Tool, Guide: Download Latest Galaxy Firmware using SamFirm Tool
Or
Using Frija Samsung Firmware Download Tool
Check sammobile website to get the latest firmware for your device
How To Install Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 J730FXWU6CTA2 January Security Patch OTA Update
- First, download the firmware file from the download section above
- Now Enter the recovery mode on your device, then follow the linked guide below to Install Security Patch Update On Galaxy device
- If you want to sideload the OTA then follow the guide below
- If you want to Install the Full Firmware File then follow the guide given below (Odin Method)
If the installation is successful, you will see the message Pass in the Log Tab.
Note: Before installing the updates, make sure your device is connected to a good wifi and your device has more than 50 percent battery life remaining
