Install J510FNXXU2AQA7 stock Marshmallow on Galaxy J5 J510FN [January security update]

Samsung has rolled out January security update for Galaxy J5 2016 model SM-J510FN. The update was expected to be the February security patch because the Latin American variant of Galaxy J5 2016 has received February security patch. Well security updates are important for any device, the January security update for Galaxy J5 J510FN is based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and carries build number J510FNXXU2AQA7. The update is live via OTA so if your device is not rooted then you are going to receive the OTA notification any time soon else you can follow the Odin or Kies method below.

We have mentioned the complete process along J510FNXXU2AQA7 tar file for your ease, just grab the firmware and flash it manually via Odin. The stock Marshmallow 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 Galaxy S7 update 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 firmware via Kies on Galaxy J5 2016

Firmware details:

Device Name: Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

Model: SM-J510FN

Version: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Region: Netherlands

Build Number: J510FNXXU2AQA7

Android Security Patch Level: 1 January, 2017

Manually install J510FNXXU2AQA7 stock Marshmallow on Galaxy J5 J510FN via Odin

Disclaimer: Follow the guide on your own risk, the writer would not be responsible if you damage your device during the firmware installation process nor we are forcing you to perform the flashing process. Don’t proceed if you can’t follow the instructions carefully.

Pre-requisite:

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

Download the J510FNXXU2AQA7 Marshmallow firmware for Galaxy J5 J510FN

Extract the firmware file in a specific folder on your PC.

Process to install J510FNXXU2AQA7 stock Marshmallow on Galaxy J5 J510FN

Now turn off your device completely.

Reboot your device into Download Mode, to do so follow this guide

Once in download Mode, follow this guide to update the firmware via Odin.

That’s it! If you have successfully updated your Galaxy J5 J510FN on J510FNXXU2AQA7 firmware, give us your feedback.