Update Android 7.1.1 Nougat T555XXU1CQHA on Galaxy Tab A 9.7

Samsung has released Android 7.1.1 Nougat stock firmware for Galaxy Tab A 9.7 model SM-T555. This is a major update that bumps the OS version from Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Android 7.1.1 Nougat, the update arrives as build number T555XXU1CQHA that is now liva via OTA for major European countries, rest of them will have it later. The Android 7.0 Nougat update for most of the devices is already released but that surprising to see direct jump to Android 7.1.1 Nougat where other device are still waiting to get it.

The stock Nougat T555XXU1CQHA 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. You can also install stock Nougat T555XXU1CQHA firmware on Galaxy Tab A 9.7 SM-T555 using Samsung Kies, here we have posted a guide to update Samsung firmware via Kies.

Firmware details:

Device Name: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7

Model: SM-T555

Android version: Android 7.1.1 Nougat

Region:

Build Number: T555XXU1CQHA

Android Security Patch Level: 1 August, 2017

Size:

How to install Android 7.1.1 Nougat T555XXU1CQHA on Galaxy Tab A 9.7 SM-T555 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 7.1.1 Nougat T555XXU1CQHA update on Galaxy Tab 9.7 A SM-T555

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

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

Once in download Mode, follow this guide to update stock Nougat firmware on Galaxy Tab A SM-T555 via Odin.

Downloads:

Download Android 7.1.1 Nougat T555XXU1CQHA firmware for Galaxy Tab A 9.7 SM-T555. Download

That’s it! If this guide helped you, please share it with others, Thank You.