Update Galaxy S8+ to Android 7.0 Nougat Stock Firmware

June 18, 2023

Update Galaxy S8+ SM-G955FD to Android 7.0 Nougat Official Firmware. Launched in April 2017, Samsung Galaxy S8+ comes with some amazing specs and features including 6.2 inches of Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 1440 x 2960 pixels of resolution, Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor.

Besides, it sports 128 GB of internal storage and 6 GB of RAM, 12-megapixel primary camera and 8 megapixel of front shooter for selfies. Moreover, it also comes with various sensors including Iris scanner, fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate etc. Furthermore, this handset was released with the latest Android 7.0 Nougat operating system.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Android 7.0 Nougat Update
Samsung Galaxy S8+ Android 7.0 Nougat Update

Today in our step by step tutorial we’ll be discussing some easy steps on how to update SM-G955FD to Android 7.0 Nougat XXU1AQK7 firmware. Additionally, this official firmware comes with various improvements in the overall performance and some newly added features as well. Let’s proceed to the easy steps mentioned below on how to update Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus SM-G955FD to Android 7.0 XXU1AQK7 Nougat firmware.

How to Install Samsung Galaxy S8+ Android 7.0 Update G955FXXU1AQK7

Do you want to unroot or unbrick your Samsung phone? Do you want to restore the default factory settings of your Android device? If yes, then you should flash Samsung stock firmware. Interested users may proceed to our easy step-by-step tutorial to update Android 7.0 SM-G955FD G955FXXU1AQK7 firmware.

Firmware Info

Model: SM-G955FD
Model name: GALAXY S8+
Country: India
Version: Android 7.0 Nougat
Build date: November 27, 17
Product Code: INS
PDA: G955FXXU1AQK7
CSC: G955FOXM1AQK7
PHONE: G955FXXU1AQK7

Disclaimer

Flashing this official Android 7.0 XXU1AQK7 Nougat firmware is quite risky. To implement the procedure mentioned below carefully without any mistake. If something goes wrong and your phone gets bricked or damaged after following these steps then we at Droid Thunder will not be held liable for that.

Compatibility

This official Android 7.0 XXU1AQK7 Nougat firmware update is only for Samsung Galaxy S8+ with the model number SM-G955FD. Do not try to install this firmware update on any other device or variant. It might result in unwanted outcomes or bricked phones. 

Pre-Requisites

  • You require a windows PC and a standard USB cable.
  • Charge your phone to a minimum of 50%.
  • Backup your important phone data for safety.
  • Enable USB debugging mode from your mobile settings.
  • Install Samsung USB Drivers on your computer.

Downloads

Odin3-v3.12.7

XXU1AQK7

Samsung Firmware Installation Guide

Now that you’ve downloaded the latest update, it is time to install it on your phone. Follow our guide given below to flash the Android 7.0 update.

Conclusion

Awesome! The latest official Android 7.0 XXU1AQK7 Nougat firmware has been successfully flashed on your Samsung Galaxy S8+ SM-G955FD smartphone. Just navigate to Menu > Settings > About Phone to confirm the same. Enjoy the newly added Android Nougat features on your Galaxy S8+. Finally, if you come across any difficulty while implementing this process, then feel free to inform me through the comments box given below.

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