Samsung Galaxy A7(2016) A7100ZCU1BQA1
SM-A7100 1 country Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Samsung Galaxy A7(2016) A7100ZCU1BQA1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A7(2016) A7100ZCU1BQA1 is an Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) firmware for China (CHC). It is the same firmware configured per region and carrier (CSC). Find your country below, verify the file and download for free. Compared with the previous build A7100ZHU1APL1: Android updated from Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow). A newer build for SM-A7100 is available: A7100ZCS1CTI1.

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Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
2017-01-19
Build Date
n/a
Security patch
1
Countries
1
CSC codes
1
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 1. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.
    MODEM/CP Version: A7100ZCU1BQA1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A7100
    CHC China
    		A71001BQA1 2017-02-22 — —

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    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 5.1
    • Display diagonal14 cm (5.5")
    • Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • RAM3 GB
    • Rear camera resolution13 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • Battery capacity3300 mAh
    • Weight172 g

    Specifications of SM-A710F, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    What's new in A7100ZCU1BQA1

    · OS upgrade - Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    · The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
    · Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices by showing currently connected devices and previous connections.
    · Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern, PIN, or password) is required to add fingerprints.
    · A new vibration pattern concept has been applied.
    ※ Before OS 6.0 upgrading, please be sure to update the Samsung Gear to the latest version.
    ※ Android 6.0 Marshmallow does not support the Decrypt device function. If your mobile device is encrypted, encryption cannot be disabled after upgrading. If you want encryption to be disabled after upgrading, it must be disabled before you upgrade your device. To disable encryption go to Settings - Security, then select Decrypt device.
    ※ Some apps that were installed via the Lollipop OS may need to be updated after upgrading to the Marshmallow OS. Go to Galaxy Apps to update apps.
    ※ Email , Smart manager widget may disappear on home screen after OS upgraded, please set these widgets or relative application again if you used.
    ※ Rename Smart Manager Widget to Quick Clean. Remain CLEAN ALL item of the original nine items.You can clean storage and ram directly after clicking it.
    ※ The Smart stay menu has been removed from the quick panel. (It can still be accessed via Settings.)
    ※ bubbles function may disappear in messages settings.

    ※ The temperature of the device may temporarily increase during the software upgrade or update because of the data download and associated behaviours.

    How to flash A7100ZCU1BQA1

    • A7100ZCU1BQA1 has bootloader binary 1. Your device must run binary 1 or lower: it is the 5th character from the end of your current build number.
    • CSC: Use CSC for a clean install, to change the region (CSC code), to downgrade or to repair a device that does not boot.
    • HOME_CSC: Use HOME_CSC to update the same model and region while keeping your data. Back up anyway: a failed update can still require a reset.
    • The Download Mode key combo depends on the model: see all combos.
    Full flashing guide
    Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A7100ZCU1BQA1 is Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A7(2016), released for China (CHC). Samsung built it on 2017-01-19.

    No. A newer build for SM-A7100 is available: A7100ZCS1CTI1. Install it instead of A7100ZCU1BQA1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A7100ZHU1APL1.

    Download the package for your region (CSC) and unzip it. In Odin, load each file into the slot with the same name: BL, AP, CP (if the package has one) and CSC, or HOME_CSC to keep your data. Odin checks the built-in checksum of every .tar.md5 file before flashing. The Samsung Galaxy A7(2016) must be on bootloader binary 1 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A7(2016) running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 21 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy A7(2016)

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - OS upgrade - Android 7.1 Nougat
    - Provides new UX
    - Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
    - Multi window is supported
    - Improved setting menu
    - Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation
    - Added new feature
    · Samsung Cloud V3 is supported in this update，upto 15GB cloud space can be used to backup or sync user data，photos，videos and applications.
    · After upgrade to N OS, Samsung Cloud delete the a...

    - OS upgrade - Android 7.1 Nougat
    - Provides new UX
    - Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
    - Multi window is supported
    - Improved setting menu
    - Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation
    - Added new feature
    · Samsung Cloud V3 is supported in this update，upto 15GB cloud space can be used to backup or sync user data，photos，videos and applications.
    · After upgrading, OneDrive App will be removed. Yo...

    - Improved performance
    ㆍWeather widget stability improved.
    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

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    - Changed from "China Telecom(Macau)" to "China Telecom"
    - Other bug fixes
    ㆍFixed an issue that contacts name don't display in calling screen.
    ㆍFixed an issue that the location of weather widget does not update.
    - Improved performance
    ㆍOptimize battery long life.
    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - Other bug fixes
    ㆍWhen checking the mail with the Knox Container app, the problem that the mail body disappears is solved.
    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    ㆍOS upgrade - Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    ※ Security Enhancements
    ※ Some apps may be incompatible after OS upgraded.
    please update the apps to the latest version via Galaxy Apps and Play store.
    ※ After uploda to Android OS 6.0, following app will be installed:Smart Tutor and Facebook
    ※ After upgrade, Google Settings is not supported again, which will be removed.

    · OS upgrade - Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    · The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
    · Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices by showing currently connected devices and previous connections.
    · Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern, PIN, or password) is required to add fingerprints.
    · A new vibration pattern concept has been applied.
    ※ Before OS 6.0 upgrading, please be sure to update the Samsung Gear t...

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - Improved performance
    ㆍThe Stability of Samsung Pay Function has been improved
    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - Improved performance
    ㆍThe device performance has enhanced with efficient system management.
    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    ㆍAdded the icon about the SamsungPay
    ㆍImproved performance with efficient memory management
    ㆍApply the new vibration mode
    ㆍApply the Andriod regular security patch.

    - Improved performance with efficient memory management
    - Fixed not fully charging battery problem at low temperature
    - Fixed not fast charging problem during power off
    - Apply the Andriod regular security patch.

    ㆍImproved performance with efficient memory management
    ㆍFixed not fully charging battery problem at low temperature
    ㆍFixed not fast charging problem during power off
    ㆍApply the Andriod regular security patch.

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