Install Custom ROM on Samsung Galaxy J7

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Do you want to upgrade your J7 device to Android 7.1.1 for better software support? Then keep reading till the end of this blog.

Often phone companies donot want you to have the best experience with your smartphones. Hence, they donot provide software updates after sometime and prevent users from having basic features even though the hardware supports it. In such cases, the only option users have is to install and use custom ROMs.  

Warning : Installing custom ROMs can be risky. One wrong step can turn your phones into costly paper weights. Try at your own risk.

Note: However, what is life without some risk and adventure! Be an adventurer, donot be a fool. Try with a spare device first.


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In this blog, the main discussion is about Samsung Galaxy J7(2015) Model: SM-J700f, although the steps for installing any custom ROM is similar for all android phones. This device has been stuck on Android Lollipop and many softwares have dropped support for Android 6. So, an upgrade is a better way to keep using this device.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Specifications:
RAM : 1.5GB
Storage: 16GB
UI : TouchWiz UI
Android Version: 6.0 (Marshmallow)

This ROM may work for Samsung Galaxy J7 2015/ J700F/H/M, J710FN, J7108, A310F/Y/M, A510F/Y/M, A710F/Y/M or Samsung J7lte or other devices too.

ROM Specification:

Name : Nougat 7.1.1 - SE 8.5
Android Version: 7.1.1 Samsung Touchwiz Stock UI
Free Storage after installing: 11.3 GB 
Free RAM: 500-530MB 

Supports Volte for Jio,Airtel. Not tested for Idea / BSNL.

But it has been tested by me specifically for SM-J700f.

Things and Tools you will need: No Root Method
1. A Samsung J7 Phone (Obviously)
2. A PC (You can do it without a PC too but that would require another phone with OTG capability. Here, the method using PC is discussed.)
3. TWRP (Version Compatible for your J7 device. Usually,  the one for J7lte will work too.)
4. Odin (Just to install Twrp in the phone.)
5. The Custom ROM ( Here,the Nougat 7.1.1 - SE 8.5 OS ROM is used. It will give you stock experience.)
6. An USB Cable ( And an OTG Connector, if you want to do it using a phone.)
7. Samsung developer driver (Optional. Only when your device doesnot connect with your PC) 

Links: (Last Checked on 26 Jul 26 )

XDA Forum :  https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-new-nougat-7-1-1-se-8-5-gaming-j700f-h-m-j710fn-j7108-a310f-y-m-a510f-y-m-a710f-y-m.4129665/

ROM OS Version: 7.1 Nougat
 ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
 ROM Firmware Required:
- J7 - 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - Bootloader
- On8 - 7.0 (Nougat) - Bootloader
- J7 2016 - 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - Bootloader
- A3 2016 - 7.0 (Nougat) - Bootloader
- A5 2016 - 7.0 (Nougat) - Bootloader
- A7 2016 - 7.0 (Nougat) - Bootloader
Version Information
Status: Stable
 Current Stable Version: 1.3
 Release Date: 2020-12-10

Downloads

 

NOTE:- DONT FLASH CSC OR ADDONS FOR V1.2!​
SUPPORTED DEVICES: J700F/H/M, A510F/Y, J710FN\

Steps:

1. Factory Reset your J7
You can do without it but remove any locks for safety.

2. Enable developer option on your phone
Go to 'About Phone' in the Settings then click the 'Build Number' a few times to enable the developer option.
  
3. In the 'Developer Options', enable the USB debugging and OEM unlock options.

4. Extract Odin  on PC.  Open Odin.exe .

5. Connect your PC and Phone with USB cable. It should show 'Added!' on Odin.( Otherwise, install Samsung developer drivers then repeat the step)

6. Go to 'Options' on Odin and unclick 'Auto Restart'.

7. Click on AP then select the TWRP.tar file from PC and the click install/apply.

8. Now Press Volumn UP + Home + Power Button simultaneously. It will open recovery option. You should see the TWRP, if everything works.

9. Take a Backup of your stock ROM and partitions and save in SD card or PC. If anything goes wrong , you can install your stock ROM again using RESTORE option in TWRP. (If you take a backup in internal storage then transfer that to a PC or Sdcard or USB.)

10. Wipe your partitions (Wipe dalvik cache, cache, data, system). DONOT Reboot. Go Back.

11. Follow The Instructions Strictly as per order.

A. For only V1.2

  • Flash V1.2 ROM only
  • Reboot.

    • B. For v1.3

  • Flash V1.2 ROM first
  • Then flash SE 8.5 V1.3 ROM.
  • Then flash ROM-Configurer Zip By Choosing Your Country/Modem/Csc Related File.
  • Then any ADDONs, if required. 
  • Reboot.
    •  Otherwise, you will get black screen or bootloop. 

    12. Wait for installation to complete.

    13. The first reboot will take 15-20 minutes. Ensure your phone has atleast 80% charge.

    View Screenshots

    Bugs List:

    1. Sound becomes very low and voice quality deteriorates.

     

    Should you use it? 

    Verdict : It seems very stable and gives stock samsung experience.
     

    ADDONS
    Warning: These addons are made for SE8.5 V1.3, its not tested in any other rom.​
    • FOR SE8.5 V1.3
      • ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      • Face unlock/Face recognition - DOWNLOAD
      • NOTE ----> Wipe dalvik cache, data, cache. Then flash Rom, csc, then this FaceUnlock.zip
      • NOTE ----> Some update of google play services is breaking this feature.
      • ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      • Smart Capture/Scrolling capture - DOWNLOAD
      • NOTE ----> Just flash SmartCapture.zip and reboot
     
     
     
     
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    BUGS- For A510F/Y - No audio, fingerprint sensor, compass, screen mode​
    For J7/H/M, J710FN - None​

     

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