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.
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G930TUVU4ZPLN | Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level: December 1, 2016 Baseband version: G930TUVU4ZPLN Kernel version: 3.18.31-10139488 Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVU4ZPLN
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G930TUVU4ZPLH | Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level: December 1, 2016 Baseband version: G930TUVU4ZPLH Kernel version: 3.18.31-10139488 Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVU4ZPLH
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G930TUVU4ZPL3 | Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level: December 1, 2016 Baseband version: G930TUVU4ZPL3 Kernel version: 3.18.31-9987028 Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVU4ZPL3
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G930TUVU4ZPKC | Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level: October 1, 2016 Baseband version: G930TUVU4ZPKC Kernel version: 3.18.31-9987028 Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVU4ZPKC
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G930TUVU4ZPK4 | Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level: October 1, 2016 Baseband version: G930TUVU4ZPK4 Kernel version: 3.18.31-9658725 Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVU4ZPK4
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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 version | 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
Android security patch level | November 1, 2016 |
Baseband version | G930TUVU4APK1 |
Kernel version | 3.18.20-9507190 |
Build number | MMB29M.G930TUVU4APK1 |
T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Previous Updates History:
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G930TUVU4APIA | Android 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
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G930TUVU3APG1 | Android 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
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G930TUVS3APD8 | Android 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
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G930TUVU2APD7 | Android 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
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G930TUVU2APC8 | Android 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
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G930TUVS2APB8 | Android 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
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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
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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.
- From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About device > Software updates > Check for Updates.
- 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.
- The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
- 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.
- Connect the cable to a compatible USB port on your computer.
- Connect the other end of the cable to your mobile device.
- Allow your computer to install any required drivers for your device. This process may take a few minutes.
- Open Smart Switch on your computer, and allow it to make the connection.
- If a software update is available for your device, Smart Switch will automatically prompt you to update. At any time, you can click Update.
- Click Update to begin downloading the necessary files.
- 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