What's new

· OS upgrade - Android 6.0.1 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.
· Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
※ Android 6.0.1 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 - Lock screen and security - Other security settings, then select Decrypt device.
※ If the Samsung Gear or Gear Fit Manager app does not work normally after this upgrade, uninstall the app, then install the latest version. This will reset your Gear to factory default settings and all data on your Gear will be erased.
※ Some apps that were installed via the Lollipop OS may need to be updated after upgrading to the Marshmallow OS. Go to Galaxy Apps or Play Store to update apps.
※ If present, the Email shortcut on your home screen will be removed during the upgrade. It can be added to the home screen again after upgrading.
※ A new vibration pattern concept has been applied.
※ Some changes may vary depending on country or network operator. 

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How to flash firmware

1. Extract (unzip) the SM-J700M_ZTO_J700MUBU2BPG2......J700MUBU2BPG2.zip file. using WinRAR or 7-Zip.
2. Download Odin Tool 3.14.1
3. Extract Odin and open it.
4. Reboot Samsung Phone in Download Mode (hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons / hold Volume Down + Bixby buttons then plug-in cable)
5. Connect you Samsung Phone and wait until you get a BLUE sign in Odin.
6. Add the 1 file Samsung firmware to AP/PDA or 4 files Samsung firmware (AP/BL/CP/CSC) to it's slots.
7. Do NOT tick any extra boxes. The only options to be ticked are F.Reset Time and Auto-Reboot.
8. Click the start button, wait for Odin to say 'PASS' in a GREEN sign. Once the flash is complete, your phone will reboot, and you can disconnect your phone from the PC.

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