Track the software updates released for the US variants of the various Samsung Galaxy J7 models here. We also discuss the release of Android 10 update for the J7 devices along with recent security updates. Samsung is expected to begin Android 10 rollout sooner than usual this time around, all thanks to the robust Android beta program Google carried out, even though Samsung was not part of it.
Samsung Galaxy S9 software update news
Samsung Galaxy J7 Android 10 update
Let’s discuss the eligibility and expected release date if any of the all the Galaxy J7 devices receiving an Android 10 update.
Related:
- Samsung Android 10 update plans
- Android 10 news for: Galaxy S10 | S9 | Note 10 | Note 9
Will Samsung Galaxy J7 receive Android 10?
- A few Samsung Galaxy J7 could receive Android 10
- Android 10 to arrive as One UI 2
- Unofficial Android 10 update as a ROM remains a possibility
It’s tricky to answer which Galaxy J7 devices will receive Android 10. Simply because there are many of them.
But here a few devices that may get Android 10 update:
- Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
- Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2
- Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo
Here are the Samsung Galaxy J7 devices that will not get Android 10 update:
- Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
- Samsung Galaxy J7 Max
- Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
- Samsung Galaxy J7 V
We will know more when Samsung talks about its Android 10 roadmap.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Android 10 ROMs
Well, a custom ROM based on Android 10 could become for any of the J7 devices, and that’s how some of these J7 handsets could get a chance to run Android 10.
There is active development for the Galaxy J7 sets, so there is a good chance that Android 10 based ROMs will appear for the devices.
Some of the development forums you can keep an eye on are:
- Samsung Galaxy J7
- Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Development
- Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT ( J701F Core NXT Exynos 7870)
- Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime / J7 On NXT (Exynos7870)
One UI 2
One UI is Samsung’s custom skin for its Android devices. One UI was based on Android Pie and for Android 10, it will be called One UI 2.
One UI 2 has already leaked on the Galaxy S10, and is expected to be released for the device along with Galaxy Note 10. Find the next devices in line to receive Samsung’s Android 10 update here.
Software update timeline
Verizon Galaxy J7 V 2nd Gen update (SM-J737)
- Android 9 Pie update expected in Q3 2018
Verizon has one new Galaxy J7 device with it now, sold both under the postpaid and prepaid plans, and suitably dubbed as Galaxy J7 V 2nd Gen. The postpaid offering comes as model no. SM-J737V, while the one sold under as the prepaid handset is identified as SM-J737VPP — PP stands for Prepaid, in case you were wondering.
| Model No. | Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-J737V | 09 Jan 2020 | J737VVRU5BSL2 | Android 9 Pie | December 2019 security patch |
| SM-J737V | 30 Sep 2019 | J737VPPVRS4BSI2 | Android 9 Pie | September 2019 security patch |
| SM-J737V | 04 June 2019 | J737VVRS3ASE1 | Android 8.0 | May 2019 security patch |
| SM-J737V | 27 Mar 2019 | J737VVRU2ASC1 | Android 8.0 | March 2019 security patch |
| SM-J737V | 18 Dec 2018 | J737VVRS2ARK1 | Android 8.0 | December 2018 security patch |
| SM-J737V | 26 Oct 2018 | J737VVRU2ARI4 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security update |
| SM-J737V | 04 Aug 2018 | J737VVRU1ARG1 | Android 8.0 | July 2018 security patch |
| SM-J737VPP | 04 June 2019 | J737VPPVRS3ASE1 | Android 8.0 | May 2019 security patch |
| SM-J737VPP | 27 Mar 2019 | J737VPPVRU2ASC1 | Android 8.0 | March 2019 security patch |
| SM-J737VPP | 18 Dec 2018 | J737VPPVRS2ARK1 | Android 8.0 | December 2018 security patch |
| SM-J737VPP | 26 Oct 2018 | J737VPPVRU2ARI4 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security update |
| SM-J737VPP | 04 Aug 2018 | J737VPPVRU1ARG1 | Android 8.0 | July 2018 security patch |
T-Mobile Galaxy J7 update (SM-J737T)
- Android 9 Pie released on August 27th
| Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| 21 Oct 2019 | J737TUVU5BSI2 | Android 9 | October 2019 security patch |
| 27 Aug 2019 | J737TUVU5BSG2 | Android 9 | Android 9 Pie OS update |
| 24 May 2019 | J737TUVS5ASD1 | Android 8.0 | Security updates |
Sprint Galaxy J7 Refine update (SM-J737P)
- Android 9 Pie updated expected in Q3 2019
| Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| 12 Apr 2019 | J737PVPS3ASC2 | Android 8.0 | Up to April 2019 security patch |
| 18 Jan 2019 | J737PVPS2ASA1 | Android 8.0 | Up to January 2019 security update |
U.S. Galaxy J7 2017 update (SM-J727V/T/P/R4)
- Android 10 update is not expected
Note: Verizon Galaxy J7 V is SM-J727V, T-Mobile Galaxy J7 Pop is SM-J727T, MetroPCS J7 Pop is SM-J727T1, Sprint/Boost/Virgin Mobile Galaxy J7 Perx is SM-J727P, while that of U.S. Cellular is SM-J727R4.
| Model No. | Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-J727T | 30 Sep 2019 | J727TUVS6BSI2 | Android 8.1 | Up to September 2019 security patch |
| SM-J727R4 | 12 Feb 2019 | J727R4TYS1BSA1 | Android 8.1 | December 2018-January 2019 security patch |
| SM-J727R4 | 11 Sep 2018 | J727R4TYU1BRH5 | Android 8.1 | Installs Android 8.1 Oreo update |
| SM-J727P | 27 Feb 2019 | J727PVPS5BSA3 | Android 8.1 | February 2019 security patch |
| SM-J727P | 26 Dec 2018 | J727PVPU4BRK4 | Android 8.1 | November 2018 security patch |
| SM-J727P | 10 Oct 2018 | J727PVPU4BRH5 | Android 8.1 | Installs Android 8.1 Oreo and August 2018 security patch |
| SM-J727P | 22 Jun 2017 | J727PVPU1AQF5 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-J727P | 12 May 2017 | J727PVPU1AQE4 | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-J727T | 27 Mar 2019 | J727TUVS5BSC2 | Android 8.1 | March 2019 security patch |
| SM-J727T1 | 17 Sep 2018 | J727T1UVU3BRH3 | Android 8.1 | Installs Android 8.1 Oreo OS |
| SM-J727T | 18 Sep 2018 | J727TUVU3BRH3 | Android 8.1 | Installs Android 8.1 Oreo OS |
| SM-J727T | 30 Mar 2018 | J727TUVS3ARC1 | Android 7.0 | March 2018 security patch |
| SM-J727T | 17 Jul 2017 | J727TUVU1AQG1 | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-J727T | 26 Jun 2017 | J727TUVU1AQFB | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-J727T | 18 Apr 2017 | J727TUVU1AQD7 | Android 7.0 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-J727V | 03 Sep 2019 | J727VVRU3BSG2 | Android 8.0 | Up to July 2019 security patch |
| SM-J727V | 23 Apr 2019 | J727VVRS3BSD1 | Android 8.0 | April 2019 security patch |
| SM-J727V | 19 Nov 2018 | J727VVRS2BRK1 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
| SM-J727V | 13 Sep 2018 | J727VVRU2BRH1 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo update |
| SM-J727V | 12 July 2018 | J727VVRS2ARF1 | Android 7.0 | June 2018 security patch |
| SM-J727V | 27 Mar 2018 | J727VVRS2ARC1 | Android 7.0 | March 2018 security patch |
| SM-J727V | 05 Jan 2018 | J727VVRU1AQK4 | Android 7.0 | December 2017 security patch, KRACK fix, and HD voice call improvements |
| SM-J727V | 29 Jun 2017 | J727VVRU1AQF3 | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-J727V | 15 Feb 2017 | J727VVRU1AQB1 | Android 7.0 | February 2017 security patch |
| SM-J727VPP | 23 Apr 2019 | J727VPPVRS3BSD1 | Android 8.0 | April 2019 security patch |
| SM-J727VPP | 19 Nov 2018 | J727VPPVRS2BRK1 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
| SM-J727VPP | 13 Sep 2018 | J727VPPVRU2BRH1 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo update |
| SM-J727VPP | 12 July 2018 | J727VPPVRS2ARF1 | Android 7.0 | June 2018 security patch |
| SM-J727S | 21 Mar 2018 | J727SKSU2ARB3 | Android 7.0 | March 2018 security patch |
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