Download G930W8VLU2BQB6 stock Nougat for Galaxy S7 G930W

Canadian Galaxy S7 users in Canada are finally receiving the long awaited stock Nougat update from Bell, Telus, Sasktel and Virgin. The update is live via OTA and if you own a Galaxy S7 G930W then you are going to receive the update anytime soon, depends on the device if you haven’t rooted it. The update brings in multiple new features and carries build number G930W8VLU2BQB6. The update is rolling out gradually but if you are getting impatient for the update simply grab the firmware from the link below and install it via Odin.

Since it is a major update so Samsung has put big changes including improvements in camera, enhanced battery saving mode and split screen feature for multitasking. The carrier free devices have got Nougat update several week earlier then carrier bonded devices including Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile got Nougat last month. The stock Nougat firmware can be updated via Kies as well, but we recommend you try the OTA update first, go to Settings > About device > Check software updates.

We have posted the same tutorial for the other variants of Galaxy S7 firmware so the process remains the same because it has nothing to do with the change build number or Android version, all you need is an Odin tool along the firmware tar and a PC with latest Samsung USB drivers installed on it. You can also greet welcome to the new firmware using Samsung Kies, here we have posted a guide to update G930W8VLU2BQB6 firmware via Kies on Galaxy S7 G930W.

Firmware details:

Device Name: Samsung Galaxy S7 (Canadian)

Model: SM-G930W

Android version: Android 7.0 Nougat

Region: Canada

Build Number: NRD90M.G930W8VLU2BQB6

Android Security Patch Level: February 1, 2017

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How to install Stock Nougat G930W8VLU2BQB6 update on Galaxy S7 G930W via Odin

Early preparations:

Your device should be charged 70% at minimum to avoid shutting down during the process.

Enable USB Debugging. Go to Settings > Developer Options > Enable USB debugging

Back up your important data.

Download Odin tool 3.12.3 from this link

Download the latest USB drivers for Samsung from this link and then install them on PC.

Process to install Android 7.0 Nougat G930W8VLU2BQB6 update on Galaxy S7 G930W

It’s the device to turn off your device completely.

Now turn it back on but this time is should reboot into Download Mode, to do so follow this guide

Once in download Mode, follow this guide to update stock Nougat firmware on Galaxy S7 G930W via Odin.

Download Android 7.0 Nougat G930W8VLU2BQB6 tar for Galaxy S7 G930W

The above link will be updated soon so stay tuned and till then try the OTA or Kies method.

Also read: How to root Canadian S7 Edge on Android 7.0 Nougat

That’s it! If you have successfully updated Android 7.0 Nougat on Galaxy S7 G930W via G930W8VLU2BQB6 firmware, give us your feedback.

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