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How To Update Samsung Galaxy Tab A T555 To Android 7.1.1

Galaxy Tab A 9.7 SM-T555 is the first Samsung tablet to receive the Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. The OTA update is now being rolled out for different European countries and will be released worldwide soon. Now, if you want to install this new update on your tablet manually, read on the steps from this tutorial.

Requirements
Before getting started, you should meet some requirements first:
  • Back up all important data and files of your Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T555, as the process will delete all your important data.
  • A computer and an original USB cable are necessary for the update.
  • Your computer must be pre-loaded with the Samsung USB driver as it helps you connect your device to your PC more easily. If not installed, then you should download and install it on your PC from here.
  • Next, enable USB Debugging as well as OEM Unlock options on your device. To do this, go to Menu > Settings > Developer Options.
  • Charge your phone battery to at least 30% before starting the update to avoid unexpected issues.
Warning
As this guide is meant only for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, so implementing the procedure on other devices might end up bricking. Only proceed if you understand what you’ll do.
Steps to Update Galaxy Tab A SM-T55 to Android 7.1 Nougat
  • At first download the official Android 7.1.1 Nougat  file for your Samsung Galaxy  Tab A ( download for your region) and  Odin v3.12.zip, here, then extract both on the desktop of your computer.
  • Then boot your Samsung Galaxy Tab into download mode by first switching off the phone and then pressing its ‘Volume Down’ + ‘Power’ + ‘Home’ buttons at a same time. After that, press the ‘Volume Up’ buttons after you see a warning message on your screen to put your device into the download mode.
  • Now, connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable and launch Odin app.
  • The button-left corner of Odin will display ID:COM with blue color after the connection is successful.
  • Now click on “AP” section in Odin and choose the “.tar.md5″ file from the extracted Android 7.1.1 Nougat folder. Make sure you have already unchecked the re-partition option first.
  • Next, click on the “Auto-reboot” and press the “Start” button. The update process will take around 10-15 minutes. Wait still your Samsung Galaxy Tab A to reboot.
That’s all! You have successfully updated your Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T555 to the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat firmware. In case of any issues, let’s know in the comment section. We shall definitely come out with a solution for you.


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