Earlier today, Verizon US announced to release the long awaited Android 8.0 Oreo update for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge units in the US. After posting similar guide for Verizon S7, in this tutorial we have mentioned three different process including OTA, Kies and Odin to download and install the Official Oreo update on your Verizon Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935V.
According to official change log, the Galaxy S7 Edge Verizon is getting the update (which is starting from today) as build G935VVRU4CRE5, that installs Android 8.0 Oreo and April 01, 2018 security patch. The Android 8.0 Oreo release was expected to happen a month before, but it is rolling out now.
The Oreo update on Verizon S7 Edge brings Picture In Picture mode, Auto-fill, better background process handling, notification dots for quickly scanning the notifications and a lot more. Since it’s a major update from Nougat to Oreo, so expect the OTA would be hefty and arrange a working internet connection to download the update.
If you are getting impatient to see Android 8.0 Oreo on your device then we have mentioned three possible updates method for you. Just go ahead and follow the instructions to flash stock Oreo on Verizon S7 Edge.
Firmware Details:
Device Name: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Model: SM-G935V
Carrier: Verizon
OS: Android 8.0 Oreo
Build Number: G935VVRU4CRE5
Android Security Patch Level: April 1, 2018
Status: OTA is live
Download Stock Oreo G935VVRU4CRE5 on Verizon Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935V
The update is on the full fledged roll out that means every user will get the update on it’s device depending on the regional delay. If you think the patience level is out of control, head to Settings >> About Device >> System updates, now tap on the check for new updates. It will tell you on the spot if the new update is available for your device.
Note: OTA update will on strike stock un-rooted devices, if you think you own a rooted device then you better switch to manual update process via Odin
Install Stock Oreo G935VVRU4CRE5 on Verizon Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935V via Kies
First You need to download Samsung Kies application. Download Kies
Install the application on your PC and Open it.
Connect your device to PC and wait for the Kies app to detect your device.
Now it’s essential to make a backup of your device by clicking on Backup and Restore tab in the Kies screen.
Once the backup process is done, just click firmware upgrade to start the update process.
Install Stock Oreo on Verizon Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935V via Odin
Now follow the guide to manually install the firmware via Odin.
Link expired, we will update soon, till then keep updating your device via Kies or OTA.
Download the CRE5 firmware tar. Link
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