Software update for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) (J320A)
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Software update for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) (J320A)

Latest update
Getting started
Update & verify software
Previous updates

Latest update

The updates

  • What's changing: Android device security updates

 

The details
  • Release date: January 3, 2018
  • Android version: 7.1.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): December 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: J320AUCS3BQL2
  • Kernel version: 3.10.9-12256182
  • Build number: NMF26X.J320AUCS3BQL2
  • File size: 24MB

Getting started

  • You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA).
  • You must connect your device to Wi-Fi to download the update.
  • Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files to an SD card, a PC, or using a favorite application, prior to upgrading the software.

Update & verify software

To update the software
  1. Make sure your device is fully charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
  2. Swipe down from the Notification bar and tap the Settings icon.
  3. Scroll to and tap Software update > Check for updates.
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update.
  5. The device automatically restarts once the new software successfully installs.

To verify the software update
  1. Swipe down from the Notification bar and tap the Settings icon.
  2. Scroll to and tap About phone.
  3. Scroll down to view the Android version and Baseband version.
  4. The device has the latest software if the Android and Baseband versions match the current update details.

To troubleshoot the software update

Previous updates

DateDetails
Oct. 11, 2017
  • What's new: Android 7.1.1 Nougat, Video Calling, and Wi-Fi Calling
  • What's changing: BlueBorne fix
  • Android version: 7.1.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): August 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: J320AUCU2AQI5
  • Kernel version: 3.10.9-12256182
  • Build number: NMF26X.J320AUCU3BQI5
  • File size: 1GB
July 21, 2017
  • What's changing: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): July 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: J320AUCS3AQG1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.9-7663112
  • Build number: MMB29K.J320AUCS3AQG1
  • Previous versions required: J320AUCU2AQC1
  • File size: 26MB
March 28, 2017
  • What's new: MCC/MNC support (310/030, 310/280)
  • What's changing: Fixes for issues with VoLTE mute, RTCP jitter, and Rx audio (market reported issue)
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): March 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: J320AUCU2AQC1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.9-7663112
  • Build number: MMB29K.J320AUCU2AQC1
  • Previous versions required: Build number ending in PJ2 or QA1
  • File size: 428MB
Feb. 23, 2017
  • What's changing: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): January 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: J320AUCU2AQA1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.9-7663112
  • Build number: MMB29K.J320AUCS2AQA1
  • File size: 22.2MB
Nov. 8, 2016
  • What's new: Fullscreen Virtual Preload
  • What's changing: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): October 1, 2016
  • Baseband version: J320AUCU2APJ2
  • Kernel version: 3.10.9-7663112
  • Build number: MMB29K.J320AUCU2APJ2
  • File size: 34MB

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