Samsung has started releasing a new Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowfirmware update to Galaxy S7 edge. The latest update brings bug fixes, important security patches, and a new text scaling feature to the curvy flagship smartphone of the year. If you can't wait for the official notification, or are looking for links to manually install and rootXXU1APE9 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, this guide will help you out.

G935FXXU1APE9 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

ModelSM-G935FModel nameGalaxy S7 edgeVersionAndroid 6.0.1Changelist8040641Build dateTue, 10 May 2016 09:56:07 +0000Security Patch Level2016-05-01Product codePVTPDAG935 FXXU1APE9CSCG935FUWE1APE9

Before youproceed to installXXU1APE9 onGalaxyS7 edge

Please check these prerequisites before going forward to the installation guide:

Downloadand install USB drivers for your Samsung Galaxy S7 edge in your computer.Make sure to takebackupof any important files on your smartphone.Go toSettings> tapfor about five times to enableDeveloper options.Enable USB debuggingoption by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigateand tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Ensure that your Samsung Galaxy S7 edge's batteryis chargedup to more than 70%.

Check and confirm your phone's model number:Go toSettingson your phone > scroll down toAbout deviceorAbout phoneand tap on it > note theModel number. This guide is focused on Samsung Galaxy S7 edge model G935F.

How to install FXXU1APE9Android 6.0.1 on S7 edge

Required files:downloadG935FXXU1APE9 Android 6.0.1 for Samsung Galaxy S7 edge.Also, download Odin3 v3.09 for installation fromhere.

Unzip Odin on your computer and install it.Unzip firmware zip file in the same folder as Odin.Switch yourSamsung Galaxy S7 edgeoff and boot it inDownloadmode: press and holdVolume Down, PowerandHomebuttons together. OR, checkhow to enter Galaxy S7 edge download mode.Open Odin and connect your smartphonewith your computer. When connected successfully, ID:COM boxes will turn yellow.(In case the smartphone isn't successfully added to Odin, try another USB port. If that doesn't help either, re-install USB drivers).On your Odin, select files:Click onAP/PDAand select file withAPorCodein its name.Click onCP/Phoneand select file withMODEMin its name -ignore if you didn't get any such file.Click onCSCand select file withCSCin its name -ignore if you didn't get any such file.Click onPITand select the.pitfile -ignore if you didn't get any such file.Click onBLand select file withBLin it’s name. Ignore if there is no such file.Make sure to checkAuto RebootandF.Rest Time. CheckRe-Partitiononly if you selected the.pitfile.Click onStartto initiate the update process.When Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowinstallation is successfully completed, you will get aPASSmessage.Once you see the home screen, you can unplugyourSamsungGalaxyS7 edge.

After you have successfully installed FXXU1APE9 Android 6.0.1, you can then go ahead to root Galaxy S7 edge on the latest firmware.

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