T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Firmware Nougat beta OTA Updates

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T-Mobile Galaxy S7 SM-G930T frequently receives the Firmware Over-The-Air or simply called OTA updates. Each and every updates brings new or enhanced features, including general bug fixes, improvements to the device stability and performance, and other system enhancements.

In most cases, the update came around every month since Google also delivers the monthly Android security maintenance for the device. The Google's updates commonly contains the Android security patches and often alongside with several bug-fixes only. Sometimes it also includes new features but and oftentimes there are none.

The below table provides info on the latest Android updates on T-Mobile Galaxy S7 SM-G930T.

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Nougat beta OTA Updates


The Nougat version update were pushed to Galaxy S7 users who have had joined the Galaxy beta registration process. While the beta testing undergoes, Samsung also collects feedback's from the participants on how's the Nougat's behaves on their devices. With this, several issues has been easily found and receives further adjustments.

Build versionDetails
G930TUVU4ZPLNAndroid version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVU4ZPLN
Kernel version: 3.18.31-10139488
Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVU4ZPLN
  • Release date: December 29, 2016

G930TUVU4ZPLHAndroid version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVU4ZPLH
Kernel version: 3.18.31-10139488
Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVU4ZPLH
  • Release date: December 26, 2016

G930TUVU4ZPL3Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVU4ZPL3
Kernel version: 3.18.31-9987028
Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVU4ZPL3
  • Release date: December 8, 2016

G930TUVU4ZPKCAndroid version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVU4ZPKC
Kernel version: 3.18.31-9987028
Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVU4ZPKC
  • Release date: November 19, 2016

G930TUVU4ZPK4Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVU4ZPK4
Kernel version: 3.18.31-9658725
Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVU4ZPK4
  • Release date: November 14, 2016





T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Marshmallow OTA Updates


The T-Mobile Galaxy S7 device originally runs in Android Marshmallow OS version 6.0.1 upon its market-launch.  But this device will be upgraded to Android Nougat OS version 7.0 in a due time.

All of these updates brings some new features, several fixes and system improvements. The only stuff that each update has one thing in common is the Android security maintenance that has been deployed in a monthly basis.

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Latest Firmware Update - version G930TUVU4APK1


The update is released on November 5, 2016 and brings features such as: Enable 256/64 QAM, Domestic data roaming improvements, October/November Security patches, System crash/freeze fix, and Android device security patches that covers November 1, 2016.

 Build details: G930TUVU4APK1


Android version6.0.1  (Marshmallow)
Android security patch levelNovember 1, 2016
Baseband versionG930TUVU4APK1
Kernel version3.18.20-9507190
Build numberMMB29M.G930TUVU4APK1

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Previous Updates History: 


Build versionDetails
G930TUVU4APIAAndroid version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVU4APIA
Kernel version: 3.18.20-9226516
Build number: MMB29M.G930TUVU4APIA
  • Release date: September 27, 2016
  • Features/Changes:Security updates, Time/date update, Various system improvements

G930TUVU3APG1Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: July 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVU2APD7
Kernel version: 3.18.20-8439036
Build number: MMB29M.G930TUVU2APD7
  • Release date: July 8, 2016
  • Features/Changes: Google Security fix.
    June and July security maintenance release.
    Various system improvements

G930TUVS3APD8Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: May 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVS3APD8
Kernel version: 3.18.20-7856276
Build number: MMB29M.G930TUVS3APD8
  • Release date: May 23, 2016
  • Features/Changes: Google Security update

G930TUVU2APD7Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: May 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVU2APD7
Kernel version: 3.18.20-7856276
Build number: MMB29M.G930TUVU2APD7
  • Release date: September 20, 2016
  • Features/Changes: FM Radio enabled, Power and Volume key fix,  and various system improvements. Android device security updates to September 1, 2016

G930TUVU2APC8Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: April 2, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVU2APC8
Kernel version: 3.18.20-7620454
Build number: MMB29M.G930TUVU2APC8
  • Release date: April 4, 2016
  • Features/Changes: Android security updates.

G930TUVS2APB8Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: February 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVS2APB8
Kernel version: 3.18.20-7103056
Build number: MMB29M.G930TUVS2APB8
  • Release date: March 17, 2016
  • Features/Changes: Android security updates

G930TUVU1APB6 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: February 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930TUVU1APB6
Kernel version: 3.18.20-7103056
Build number: MMB29M.G930TUVU1APB6
  • Release date: March 11, 2016
  • Features/Changes: Initial release


If you haven't already received an update notification, you can check for it manually. To do so, simply head to your Settings, About device and then check for the update.

How to update T-Mobile Galaxy S7 via Over-The-Air:


  • Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update. This is a must and very important part to get rid of some issues if ever the software update being interrupted due to a power failure.

  1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About device > Software updates > Check for Updates.
  2. If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.
  3. The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
  4. You’ve successfully updated your software.

How to Update T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Using Smart Switch for PC


The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to Samsung support page to where you can download the Smart Switch for PC, and then install it in your PC or Mac computer. Once you installed the Smart Switch, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S7 into your PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.
  1. Connect the cable to a compatible USB port on your computer.
  2. Connect the other end of the cable to your mobile device.
  3. Allow your computer to install any required drivers for your device. This process may take a few minutes.
  4. Open Smart Switch on your computer, and allow it to make the connection.
  5. If a software update is available for your device, Smart Switch will automatically prompt you to update. At any time, you can click Update.
  6. Click Update to begin downloading the necessary files.
  7. Click OK to proceed.Your device may turn off and on a few times during the update process. Once complete the device will return to the Home screen.

source: T-Mobile Galaxy S7 support page