How to Update Samsung Galaxy J7 to Android Nougat via LineageOS 14.1

Now you can Update Samsung Galaxy J7 to Android Nougat via LineageOS 14.1 Custom ROM. Official Android Nougat update for Samsung Galaxy J7 may take time but for now, you can Update Samsung Galaxy J7 to Android Nougat via LOS 14.1 ROM. As we know CyanogenMod project is gone, but Lineage OS continues in its place and picks up where CM left off with version 14.1. Official Lineage OS builds are already rolling out to many supported devices and now the unofficial Lineage OS 14.1 ROM for Samsung Galaxy J7 is available for download thanks to the XDA developer aapav01. You need to be rooted, and TWRP installed on your device to use this ROM. Download and Install Lineage OS 14.1 for Samsung Galaxy J7.

The ROM is an initial nightly nougat build for Samsung Galaxy J7 and missing some important Lineage OS features, but that’s added with time. But the good news is you can experience Android 7.0 Nougat for Samsung Galaxy J7. The LineageOS 14.1 for Samsung Galaxy J7 brings Nougat features and some LOS features like such LiveDisplay, Privacy Guard, Protected App, Profiles and so on. Download and Install Official Lineage OS 14.1 on Samsung Galaxy J7 to update Samsung Galaxy J7 to Android Nougat from below.

Note:-

• This ROM is work on Samsung Galaxy J7 [SM-J700F/H/M] only. Don’t try this on any other device.
• The ROM is an initial nougat alpha build and contains bugs.
• Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
• It will erase all your data, so we advise you first to take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
• Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

BUG LIST

• VOLTE not working

Download Official Lineage OS 14.1 ROM for Samsung Galaxy J7

• Download Lineage OS 14.1 for Samsung Galaxy J7 – Download
• Lineage OS 14.1 Gapps For Samsung Galaxy J7

How to Update Samsung Galaxy J7 to Android Nougat

1) First, download and install a custom recovery. If you already had a custom recovery installed on your device then skip this step.

2) Download the LOS14.1 ROM for Samsung Galaxy J7 and Gapps from above and save it on your device.

3) Now Boot your device into Recovery mode by press and hold “Volume Down+Power Button”

4) Now you will enter into recovery mode. Now in TWRP, create a Nandroid backup (Recommended) of your device for safer side, if anything goes wrong.

5) Now do a Factory Reset by Goto Wipe>Advanced Wipe>Select Wipe cache, Dalvik cache, System, and data and swipe to confirm it.

6) Now, Go to Install and locate the ROM zip file & swipe to Install the ROM file. After the process completes, Flash the GApps zip file.

7) Now wipe cache & Dalvik cache again and Reboot your device.

8) Done!

This is the complete guide to Download LineageOS14.1 for Galaxy J7 to Update Samsung Galaxy J7 to Android Nougat. Let us know if you have any questions via comments below.

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