Samsung starts rolling out the latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A310N0. Samsung recently update Galaxy A7 2016 and Galaxy A5 to Marshmallow globally and now sending the latest version of Android to the Galaxy A3. The update is an Official Marshmallow which rolls out in phase wise manner. Many users still not received the OTA update, so we provide the Marshmallow OTA file for Galaxy A3 with that you can Update Samsung Galaxy A3 to Marshmallow Manually. Marshmallow update for Galaxy A3 is currently rolling out only in Korea. The update is rolling out via OTA (over-the-air) and many users already getting Android 6.0 marshmallow update for Samsung Galaxy A3. You can also manually check for the update by going to Settings -> About Phone -> System updates -> Check for update. You can wait for the OTA updates or you can Update Samsung Galaxy A3 to Marshmallow manually.

The new Marshmallow update packed with features like Always-on Display, Now on Tap, Doze Mode, New App Permissions and more. The OTA file provide below is only for China Galaxy A3 SM-A310N0, so don’t try it on other devices. The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for Samsung Galaxy A3 is available via OTA (over-the-air) and it is about 1.62GB in size. Check below steps to Update Samsung Galaxy A3 to Marshmallow Manually.

Update Samsung Galaxy A3 to Marshmallow Manually

Note:-

  • Your device must be on stock firmware and stock recovery.
  • This method is only for Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A310N0 variant (Korea) only don’t try it on any other model.
  • Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
  • It will not erase your data but it is advisable to take a complete backup of your phone for safer side.
  • Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

Files required to install official Android 6.0.1 for Samsung Galaxy A3 –

How to Update Samsung Galaxy A3 to Marshmallow Manually –

1) First, enable USB debugging from setting.

2) Download official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for Galaxy A3 from above and Unzip it.

3) Download the latest version of Odin from above and unzip the zip file.

4) Run the Odin_v3.10.7.exe file on your PC.

5) Now Boot your Galaxy A3 into Download Mode by press and hold ‘Power + Home + Vol Down‘ buttons.

6) Once you enter into Download mode, you see an ID: COM port turned blue and Added message in Odin message box means your device has recognized by Odin.

7) If ID: COM doesn’t show means your driver is not correctly installed or try it with different USB cable.

7) Now locate and add the firmware ‘.tar file (you downloaded from above) to the AP/PDA tab in Odin.

8) Make sure that only these two options are tick “Auto Reboot” and “F.Reset Time“. (make sure Re-partition is NOT ticked)

9) Now click ‘Start‘ button and it will start flashing the file. Wait until you see ‘Pass‘ in Green Color on Odin screen.

10) Done.

That’s all this is the complete guide to Update Samsung Galaxy A3 to Marshmallow Manually. Let us know if you have any questions by comment below.

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2 Comments

  1. Shiven Singh Reply

    Hi is there an update for samsung galaxy A3 2015 A300FU marshmallow

  2. Aman Singh Reply

    I’ve received an update on my Samsung Galaxy A3 2015 SM-A300FU handset. The phone build is Vodafone that has been used, the other handset on O2 I have has not received the update.

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