How to Flash / Install Firmware Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016) Using ODIN v3.11.1 | Guide.

Flash Stock Firmware Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016). Use this method only if you understand what are the risks posed flashing your device. And this guide using flash tool for Samsung called ODIN. If you only want to upgrade your Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016), we recommend using Samsung’s own utilities OTA (Over-the-air) or Samsung Kies. follow this guide only if you understand about risks involved in flashing your Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016) device.

This device is released on 2016, June. Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016) is the smartphone with 5,2 Inchi Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, work on Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow), Supported with Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU, Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 chipset, Adreno 405 GPU, combined with 4000 MB of RAM and 16 MP of  Main camera and 8 MP on secondary camera. 

Preparation.

Below is the following things you must do before flashing your Android Samsung Smartphone device.

1. Make sure your Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016) is fully charged. or minimum has 88 % of battery capacity. It will avoid the flashing process failure.
2. Flashing process will delete or wipe all data stored in internal memory. So, don't forget to backup all data before flashing device.
3. Make sure you have installed a latest of the Samsung driver, that support with your device, If you don't have, you can download here 
4. Original USB cable driver for your Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016).
5. Download Odin V3.11.1, Here 
6. Download Official firmware file for the model number of your device, download it from - SamMobile, or you can visit samsung-updates.com/
7. Or you can read Guide How to Download Official Samsung Firmware From SamMobile. Here 
8. Firmware Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016), you must Log In to download firmware via this link.
• SM-J320R4 - USA. Direct Link. 

Guide To Flash Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016) 

1. You must download all necessary file.(Samsung USB driver and Odin)
2. Then, install all driver to your computer or PC.
3. Extract Odin V3.11.1. file on the destination folder.
4. Switch Off your Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016) to start flashing process.
5. Then, run Odin3 v3.11.1 by right click on Odin.exe and select Run as Administrator.

   

   Flash Stock Firmware On Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016)

6. When program is running, now you can click AP, and navigate to the *.tar or *.tar.md5 firmware file. 
7. Now your firmware file has been inserted in Odin3 
8. Then, Enter download mode your Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016). See this guide how to do it. 
9. On this mode, now connect your Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016) to your PC / laptop using a USB cable. 
10. After your phone connected, you will see a message appear that show your device added and there is info on the ID: COM at top left corner. Keep in mind for this COM vary depending on the PC / Laptop. Just Ignore all, in this picture you will see that your device is detected on (COM 5)

    

    Port Com Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016)

11. Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
12. When everything already you can click Start Button. at the bottom left corner
13. Just wait for the process to run about 2-5 minutes, and make sure there is no interference in this process. 
14. When complete it will display a notification PASS and your smartphone Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016) will automatically restart.
15. Wait your device to boot up, it will take a while.
16. When your Samsung GALAXY J3 PRO (2016) is ready to use, now check your firmware version. See this guide how to check it. 
17. Finish.