A700FDXXU1CQE3 – GALAXY A7 firmware

Build A700FDXXU1CQE3 is a feature update for the GALAXY A7 (SM-A700FD) on Android 6. It first appeared on Samsung's servers on May 18, 2017 (method) and has reached 4 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 1, so downgrading to the previous build A700FDXXS1CQD1 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A700FD
Android
Android 6
Type
Feature
Bootloader bit
1
First released
May 18, 2017
Regions
4

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A700FDXXU1CQE3, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
INSIndiaMay 18, 2017day 0A700FDXXU1CQE3/A700FDODD1CQC6/A700FDDDU1CPI5
INUIndiaMay 18, 2017day 0A700FDXXU1CQE3/A700FDODD1CQC6/A700FDDDU1CPI5
BNGBelgiumMay 18, 2017day 0A700FDXXU1CQE3/A700FDODD1CQC6/A700FDDDU1CPI5
SLKSri LankaMay 18, 2017day 0A700FDXXU1CQE3/A700FDODD1CQC6/A700FDDDU1CPI5

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A700FD -r INS -v A700FDXXU1CQE3/A700FDODD1CQC6/A700FDDDU1CPI5

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A700FD / INS on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A700FDXXU1CQE3.