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    Latest Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 news

    Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016, with regular updates and all the information you need.

    Galaxy J7 (2016) updated to Android 8.1 Oreo in some countries

    Galaxy J7 (2016) updated to Android 8.1 Oreo in some countries

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 5 years ago
    Galaxy J7 (2016) and Galaxy J7 Prime receive October patch in India

    Galaxy J7 (2016) and Galaxy J7 Prime receive October patch in India

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 5 years ago
    Galaxy J7 (2016) may be first Galaxy J series phone to get two major OS upgrades

    Galaxy J7 (2016) may be first Galaxy J series phone to get two major OS upgrades

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 6 years ago
    Galaxy J5 (2016), Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 spotted running Android 7.1.1 Nougat

    Galaxy J5 (2016), Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 spotted running Android 7.1.1 Nougat

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Screenshots: Android Nougat with Samsung Experience UX on the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 (2016)

    Screenshots: Android Nougat with Samsung Experience UX on the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 (2016)

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 7 years ago
    Android 7.0 Nougat update now arriving on the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India

    Android 7.0 Nougat update now arriving on the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India

    Samsung is now pushing out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India. The upgrade, which weighs in at 1.03GB, transports compatibility for a number of new features, including enhanced notifications and refined battery saving tools, as well as Samsung's vibrant Experience user interface. Related: Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Galaxy J7 (2016) […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    [Update: False alarm] Android 7.0 Nougat firmware for the Galaxy J7 (2016) now available online

    [Update: False alarm] Android 7.0 Nougat firmware for the Galaxy J7 (2016) now available online

    Update: This seems to be a false alarm, or something is currently up with Samsung's update servers, as the firmware that has gone online for the Indian J7 fails to install on the device. An over-the-air update isn't available either, so we would suggest holding off from trying out this firmware. We'll let you know […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy J7 (2016) now receiving Android 7.0 Nougat update

    Galaxy J7 (2016) now receiving Android 7.0 Nougat update

    Samsung has at long last started rolling out the much-anticipated Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in Russia. The upgrade transports all of the features you'd expect to find baked into Nougat, as well as the security patches included in this month's maintenance release. For those unaware, Android 7.0 bundles a slew of […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Galaxy J7 (2016) in pictures

    Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Galaxy J7 (2016) in pictures

    Samsung's 2016 editions of the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 were the company's first steps in the market for premium-feeling budget smartphones. The J5 and J7 had metal rims that made for a notably improved look and feel compared to the original Galaxy J handsets and pretty much any other low-cost Samsung phone that had […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy J7 (2016), and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2015) could get Android 7.0 updates soon

    Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy J7 (2016), and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2015) could get Android 7.0 updates soon

    After releasing the Android 7.0 update for its high-end smartphones and tablets, Samsung has been working on releasing the update to its mid-range devices. The company recently received Wi-Fi certifications for the Galaxy J7 (2016), Galaxy A3 (2017), and the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2015) running Nougat. The Galaxy J7 (2016) was released last year […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    [Update: Samsung Pay Mini not active yet] Samsung Pay Mini rolled out to the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India

    [Update: Samsung Pay Mini not active yet] Samsung Pay Mini rolled out to the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India

    Samsung has started rolling out a new update to the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India. The update brings not only bug fixes and stability improvements, but also Samsung Pay Mini as well as the June 2017 security patch to the smartphone. Samsung Pay Mini, which is a basic version of Samsung Pay that supports third-party […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Specs Comparison: Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs. Galaxy J7 (2016)

    Specs Comparison: Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs. Galaxy J7 (2016)

    Yesterday, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy J7 (2017) along with the Galaxy J5 (2017) and the Galaxy J3 (2017). The Galaxy J7 (2017), which succeeds last year's Galaxy J7 (2016), is the highest-specced smartphone in the company's Galaxy J series of smartphones this year. The Galaxy J7 (2017) features a higher resolution display, a more generous […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy J7 (2016) Nougat update being tested by Samsung

    Galaxy J7 (2016) Nougat update being tested by Samsung

    The upcoming Galaxy J (2017) series may be getting all of the attention these days but there's something that existing Galaxy J series handset owners can look forward to: the Nougat update. Samsung is yet to roll out Android 7.0 Nougat for these devices. A GFXBench listing reveals that the Galaxy J7 (2016) Nougat update […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy J7 (2016) receives April security patch in Europe

    Galaxy J7 (2016) receives April security patch in Europe

    Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in Europe. It's a minor update which brings the latest April security patch for the handset. The security patch for the month of April brings fixes for 49 vulnerabilities in Android OS as well as 16 vulnerabilities in Samsung's own software. Firmware […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy J7 (2016) receives April security patch in India

    Galaxy J7 (2016) receives April security patch in India

    Samsung is rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in India. It's a minor update that weighs in at just under 26MB. As you can probably guess by the size of this update, it doesn't bring much in the way of new features. What it does bring is the April security […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Daily Deal: Buy an unlocked Galaxy J7 (2016) for 20% off

    Daily Deal: Buy an unlocked Galaxy J7 (2016) for 20% off

    Are you in the market for a mid-range smartphone and wouldn't mind saving some money in the process? Look no further than the daily deal we've picked out for you today. For a limited time, you can purchase the Galaxy J7 (2016) at a 20 percent discount. It's a pretty robust mid-range smartphone which features […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    New Galaxy J7 (2016) update for Europe brings November security patch

    New Galaxy J7 (2016) update for Europe brings November security patch

    Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in Europe which brings the November security patch. The update weighs in at just under 190MB. Aside from bringing fixes and patches for bugs and vulnerabilities identified in the November security patch, the update also includes stability and performance improvements. Software […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 7 years ago
    Galaxy J7 (2016) now receiving September security patch in Europe

    Galaxy J7 (2016) now receiving September security patch in Europe

    Just a matter of hours after it started distributing this month's security patch for the Galaxy J5 (2016) in Europe, Samsung has begun rolling out a similar update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) in the region. What's strange, however, is that the upgrade is dated September 1 and not October 1, which means that it […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 7 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) gets a software update in India with July 1 security patch

    Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) gets a software update in India with July 1 security patch

    Samsung is pushing out a software update to the Galaxy J7 (2016), the highest-end model in the company's budget Galaxy J lineup, in India. It's a sizeable update with an over-the-air download of 254 MB (and build number J710FXXU1APG5), but Samsung doesn't mention any specific changes or improvements. The update does bring the security patch […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 8 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) review

    Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) review

    Samsung's Galaxy J series debuted last year and went on to see considerable success in the budget smartphone market. It wasn't surprising – the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 were two of the best low-cost phones the Korean giant had ever made, with a good mix of features and pricing. This year, the Galaxy J5 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 8 years ago
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