Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge software update improves touch and stability

Vince, 11 April, 2016

Samsung is pushing a firmware update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. According to the changelog, the user experience is improved thanks to better palm rejection and overall better touch handling.

Additionally, Samsung has added a feature that tries to correct shapes that appear distorted in skewed photos. It's an added option in the camera settings. Lastly, the changelog lists the traditionally improved stability and bug fixes.

The software build number is XXU1APD1 and the update is 156MB in size. Expect the update for your phone to be come available in the next week or two.

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Dr Dividend
30 Mar 2017
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My Galaxy S7 downloaded the "Marshmallow" update this week, and just like 2 years ago with the 5.0 "Lollipop" update, it was a nightmare. Last night my phone just died for a few minutes, unable to get it going. Many apps, including texting, no longe...

Anonymous
17 Oct 2016
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I've had my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge for quite awhile now since the first time i purchased it. This new software update restarted my phone automatically but the thing is, i don't know if this software update would ruin the phone or improve it..