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Friday, April 29, 2016

Install Stock Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy E7

The Galaxy E7 is a lucky device to have received the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware. Samsung seems to be very active towards providing software support for it’s numerous devices. Ranging from the flagship phones that have been promised a Marshmallow release to the mid range phones that are currently receiving the latest Lollipop update, the manufacturer is making it’s customers happy. So here is a detailed tutorial that will help you install Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware in no time.

Download Section

  • Download | Lollipop firmware for Samsung Galaxy E7 (File: E700HXXU1BOJ7_E700HODD1BOJ4 INS.zip)
  • Download | Odin3 v3.10.7 or older
     


Install Stock Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy E7
  1. Download E700HXXU1BOJ7 firmware for your Galaxy E7 with suitable network or carrier. If it is a zip file, extract it to get the firmware file with .tar.md5 extension.
  2. Now turn off your phone and boot it into the Download Mode. To do this, turn off your device and then press and hold Volume Down + Home + Power buttons simultaneously for 2-3 seconds. When you see the warning screen with a yellow triangle sign, press the Volume Up/Down key to enterDownload/Odin mode
  3. Download the required Odin.zip file and extract the file on your PC. You will get the Odin3_v3.10.7.exe file. Open it as the administrator to get to the Odin window.
  4. Connect your Galaxy E7 to the computer using the USB cable.
  5. When you connect the device, the ID: COM port on Odin will turn Blue. You’ll also see“Added!!” message to indicate successful connection.
  6. If in case, Odin doesn’t detect your device, troubleshoot the following:
    • Reboot your phone and turn off USB Debugging and turn it on again.
    • Try reinstalling the Samsung USB Drivers.
    • Try changing the USB cable and connecting to other ports.
  7. Now click the AP button on Odin and add the firmware file (E700HXXU1BOJ7_E700HODD1BOJ4_xxx.tar.md5)
  8. In the Options section, make sure that only the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time boxes are checked. (Do not, in any case, check Re-Partition box)
  9. Before you proceed to firmware installation on Odin, make sure everything is set according to the screenshot.
  10. Now, click the Start button on Odin to begin firmware installation.
  11. Once you get a PASS! message on Odin, your device will restart. It’s the green signal that indicates a successful installation. In case you get Fail! message, go through the guide and requirements carefully.
Once you have successfully booted into the firmware, you can now enjoy your new firmware.

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