November 30, 2017

Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ October 2017 Android Security PatchUpdates

Updated on December 4, 2017: Added all updates that still includes the October 2017 Android security patches but has just been recently rolled out for unknown reasons.

Here comes the October 2017 Android Security Patch Updates on Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+. These updates includes the Blueborne Security Patches for all phones that are vulnerable when they’re connected to a Bluetooth device.

Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ Updates in United States

Some major US carriers has manage to unleashed the October 2017 security updates much earlier than the usual release schedule. Verizon has made to the first spot to released the Blueborne security patch. Then followed by AT&T and Sprint, and then Samsung US itself also released the said updates for the factory unlocked variants of the Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+. For some reasons the T-Mobile Galaxy S6, S6 edge hasn't made any movements yet, but the Galaxy S6 edge got an update. So we'll assume that they might as well deploys the October and November 2017 security updates till the end of November.

Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge plus Updates in United States

Here are the recap of of each release build version according to each specific US carriers and each of the Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ model numbers.

October 5, 2017

Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ September 2017 Android Security Patch Updates

Here's another round of Android Security Updates that has recently release on the Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and the S6 edge plus. This time, we're rounding up the September 2017 Security Maintenance Release package that includes patches from Google and Samsung.

Compared to last month released (August 2017 Security updates) delivery was right on time, there is bit delay into this month's distribution. While some have already been rolled out as early as we've expected. But some specific carriers and model variants of the Galaxy S6 , S6 edge, and S6 edge Plus hasn't got any updates yet.

So lets take a closer look of which Galaxy S6 and S6 edge plus that has gotten the September 2017 Android security updates.

Galaxy S6, S6 edge S6 edge+ Updates in United States

Verizon is the first carrier in the US whom delivered the September 2017 Android Security updates on their Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ flagship models. The update dubbed as Blueborne Security Patch Update of which primarily contains patches to Bluetooth vulnerabilities.

October 4, 2017

Blueborne Security Patch Updates Hitting Verizon Galaxy S6, S6edge, and S6 edge Plus

Verizon has recently released an update for Galaxy S6, S6edge, and S6 edge Plus dubbed as Blueborne Security Patch.

The Galaxy S6 bumps up to version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQI1, while the Galaxy S6 edge will also move to version NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQI1, and the Galaxy S6 edge+ (Plus) to version NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQI2.

August 31, 2017

Galaxy S6 & S6 edge August 2017 Android Security Updates Roundup 08-31-2017

Here comes the end of August 2017, and September approaches too past. That means another batch of the monthly Android security updates were making its rounds on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge users all over the world.

In this post, we are rounding up each particular Galaxy S6 and S6 edge variants that has received the said August 2017 Android Security Updates provided by Google and Samsung itself.

Anyways, the August 2017 monthly Security Maintenance Release (SMR) includes 51 patches on Google Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), and 12 patches on Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE).

This is the screenshot of the August 2017 security patches list, according to Samsung's Android Security Bulletin.

August 29, 2017

August 2017 Android Security Updates Hitting Galaxy Note5 N920C/N920G

For those who owns the Galaxy Note5 particularly the SM-N920C and SM-N920G models, there's a new update heading on its way for your devices. These updates are still part of Samsung and Google's monthly Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR) that will now bump up both Galaxy Note 5's Android Security Patch Level to August 1, 2017.

In addition, the update will start to hit the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. While similar thing will also happens to the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G owners in Latin America, and select regions in Asia.

The rolling out starts on August 30, so make sure to keep an eye of this update of which will arrive shortly for a couple of days.

Here are the technical details of each release version according to the Galaxy Note5 model number, and receiving regions.

August 28, 2017

Verizon Galaxy Note5 Update to version N920VVRS3CQH1, August 2017 Security Patches

Verizon has just rolled out an update brings the August 2017 Android security patches on their own Galaxy Note5. The update is still part of the monthly Android security maintenance of which has now bumped the device Android Security Patch Level to August 1, 2017.

Changes: Android Device Security Updates - 2017-08-01

Device name: Galaxy Note5
Model number: SM-N920V
Android version7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: August 1, 2017
Baseband version: N920VVRS3CQH1
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQH1
Release date: August 28, 2017

This type of Android OS update only weighs at approximately 20 MB in file size so it looks like it doesn't takes much time to install in the device,
So again, if you've got a Verizon Galaxy Note5 and yet haven't receive the update's notification message. Just simply hit that software update button in your device. From the device Home screen simply tap Apps > Settings > About device > Check for Updates.

How to Update Galaxy Note 5 via Over-The-Air:

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 the download 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.
One the phone reboots, you may head back to Settings > About device to double-check if you’ve successfully updated your Galaxy Note 5.

source: Verion Note5 support page

August 2017 Android Security Updates Hitting Verizon Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+

Verizon has just released an update on Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and the S6 edge+. The update is said to bring the monthly Android security patches of which basically bumps up the said phones Android Security Patch Level to August 1, 2017. According to big red's announcements, the Over-The-Air updates will begin shortly on August 28, and might only last in just a couple of days, since these updates were just part of Samsung and Google's monthly Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR).

The Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) variants will receive an update dubbed as version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQH1. Similar thing happens to the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V) of which will also move to version NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQH1. While on the other hand, the Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) variant will also bump up to version NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQH1.

Here are the technical details to the device updates;

What's New: Android Security Patch Level: 2017-08-01

Verizon Galaxy S6 Update version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQH1

Device name: Galaxy S6

Model number: SM-G920V

Android security patch level: August 1, 2017

Android version: 7.0

Baseband version: G920VVRS4DQH1

Kernel version: 3.10.61

Build number: NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQH1

CP: G920VVRS4DQH1

CSC: G920VVZW4DQH1

CP: G920VVRS4DQH1

August 27, 2017

Galaxy Note5 Gets August 2017 Security Updates in Canada

An Over-The-Air (OTA) monthly Android Security Maintenance update is heading it way on Galaxy Note 5 in Canada. The update is said to bring the August 1, 2017 Android security patch level, while bumping the device recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version N920W8VLS4CQH1.

The August 2017 Android security update contains 50 patches for vulnerabilities found on Android OS. While Samsung also around 12 patches for their own application vulnerabilities.

In addition, this update is now the 4th Android 7.0 Nougat landed on the Canadian variants of the Galaxy Note5. This release version are being deployed on all major and minor Canadian carriers Galaxy Note5, including Bell, Rogers, Freedom, Fido, Videotron, Sasktel, Virgin-Mobile, and MTS.

Here are the details:

What’s New

August 2017 Android security patches
Resolved known issues
General system enhancements

Technical details:

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: August 1, 2017
Baseband version: N920W8VLS4CQH1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10942903
Build number: NRD90M.N920W8VLS4CQH1
AP: N920W8VLS4CQH1
CP: N920W8VLS4CQH1
CSC: N920W8OYA4CQH1

Previous update version:

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
Baseband version: N920W8VLS4CQG1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10942903
Build number: NRD90M.N920W8VLS4CQG1
AP: N920W8VLS4CQG1
CP: N920W8VLS4CQG1
CSC: N920W8OYA4CQG1

Canada's Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edgeplus Receiving August 2017 Android Security Updates

Canadian owners of the Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and the S6 edge+ has started receiving the monthly Android security updates. It is bundled and are still based in the recent Android 7.0 Nougat. But this time, the said updates includes the August 1, 2017 Android security patch level.

In addition, among all major Canadian carriers, Bell's Galaxy S6, S6 and the S6 edge+ support pages has now updated to show the information about the release. But other carriers such Telus, Rogers, and the rest might also have their own release schedules.

August 25, 2017

AT&T Galaxy Note5 Receiving August 2017 Security Updates, Bumped to version N920AUCS4EQH1

AT&T Has pushed the monthly Android security updates on Galaxy Note5. THis time around, the update has bumped up the latter's Android Security Patch level to August 1, 2017. The update has also moved the device recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version N920AUCS4EQH1 from N920AUCS4EQG1.

Changes: Android Device Security Updates

Device name: Galaxy Note5

Model number: SM-N920A

Android version7.0 (Nougat)

Android security patch level: August 1, 2017

Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQH1

Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541

Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQH1

Release date: August 25, 2017

The Over-The-Air OTA update weighs at 18.4MB in file size so it looks like it doesn't takes much time to install the said update.
So again, if you've got a AT&T Galaxy Note5 and wants to take the update, just simply hit that software update button in your device. From the device Home screen simply tap Apps > Settings > About device > Check for Updates.

August 2017 Android Security Patches Pushed on AT&T Galaxy S6, S6 edge,S6 edge+, and S6 active

The monthly Android Security Patches are now making its rounds on AT&T Galaxy S6, S6 Active, S6 edge, and the Galaxy S6 edge+. Since we are now in late August, we've already expected that these will only bumped the said devices Android Security Patch Level to August 1, 2016.

This is basically just small OTA update, as each device update only clocks at 17 MB in file size. So it wouldn't take too long to update the device at a right time.

What's new: Android Device Security Updates - August 1, 2017

AT&T's Galaxy S6 Update version G920AUCS6EQH1

Device: Galaxy S6 SM-G920V
Android version: 7.0.1
Security patch level (SPL): August 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920AUCS6EQH1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G920AUCS6EQH1
Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G920AUCS6EQH1

AT&T's Galaxy S6 edge Update version G925AUCS6EQH1

Device: Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925V
Android version: 7.0.1
Security patch level (SPL): August 1, 2017
Baseband version: G925AUCS6EQH1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G925AUCS6EQH1
Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G925AUCS6EQH1

AT&T's Galaxy S6 edge+ Update version G928AUCS4EQH1

Device: Galaxy S6 edge SM-G928A
Android version: 7.0
Security patch level (SPL): August 1, 2017
Baseband version: G928AUCS4EQH1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
Build number: NRD90M.G928AUCS4EQH1

AT&T's Galaxy S6 active Update version G890AUCS6DQH1

Device: Galaxy S6 active SM-G890A
Android version: 7.0.1
Security patch level (SPL): August 1, 2017
Baseband version: G890AUCS6DQH1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQH1
Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G890AUCS6DQH1

So if you’ve got a AT&T Galaxy S6, S6 active, S6 edge, and S6 edge+, you can manually check for a software update by going into Settings > About device> Check for an Update.

How to update a Galaxy S6, S6 active, S6 edge, and S6 edge+ 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 the update.
The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.

source: AT&T S6 (here), S6 edge (here), S6 active (here), S6 edge+ (here) support pages.

August 2017 Security Updates Hitting Galaxy S6 G920I and S6 edge G925I in Asia Regions

Owners of the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and S6 edge (SM-G925I) are now started receiving monthly Android security maintenance in select regions in Asia. Samsung has started the rolling out the August 2017 Security Updates on the said Galaxy S6 variants. The update has now making its way in India, Nepal, Bagladesh, and Sri Lanka. While other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America regions that also shares the same Galaxy S6 models might also follow soon.

Again, the update will only bump up the Galaxy S6 G920I and S6 edge G925I Android security patch level to August 1, 2017. The Galaxy S6 will move its recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G920IDVS3FQH2. While the Galaxy S6 edge will also get the update version G925IDVS3FQH2.

Here goes the following details on each device updates;

What's New:

August 2017 Android Security Patches

Galaxy S6 G920I Update version G920IDVS3FQH2

Device name: Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920I
Android version: 7.0
Baseband version: G920IDVU3FQF4
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11574363
Build number: NRD90M.G920IDVS3FQH2
Android security patch level: 1 August 2017

Galaxy S6 edge G925I Update version G925IDVS3FQH2

Device name: Galaxy S6 edge
Model number: SM-G925I
Android version: 7.0
Baseband version: G925IDVU3FQF4
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11574363
Build number: NRD90M.G925IDVS3FQH2
Android security patch level: 1 August 2017

August 22, 2017

Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+ August 2017 Android Security UpdatesRolling Out in Europe

Samsung has started the rolling out the monthly Android security maintenance on Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F), Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F), and Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928F) variants. This update includes the August 2017 Android security patches. The released has now seen available in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, and France, and there's no doubt that it will also starts hitting the rest of the European regions in few days.

The August 2017 security maintenance released has 50 patches for Android OS vulnerabilities and 12 for the Samsung's owned applications.

Here the technical details of the updates, noting the released version may vary according to the device country of origin and or mobile network operator.

August 12, 2017

Sprint Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ July 2017 Security Updates

If you owned a Sprint Galaxy S6 or a S6 edge and S6 edge+ then you must have or about to received a new software update notification. Sprint is sending out the monthly security update that brings the July 2017 Android security patches. It's basically just a security patches that brings no other changes to the said devices recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

The update will move the Sprint Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) current Android 7.0 Nougat to version G920PVPU4DQG4 from G920PVPS4DQF1. Same goes to the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925P) that will also bump to Nougat version G925PVPU4DQG4 from G925PVPS4DQF1. While on the other hand, the Galaxy S6 edge+ (plus SM-G928P) to Nougat version G928PVPU3DQG2 from its previous released version G928PVPS3DQF1.

August 11, 2017

Verizon Galaxy S6 an S6 edge Receiving Updates that fixes ringback tone playback and July 2017 security patches

Verizon is sending out an update on Galaxy S6 (G920V) and the Galaxy S6 edge (G925V) that looks similarly to the Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928V update few weeks ago. This time, there a bundle of some fixes that includes in the update. According to Verizon, this release version brings fixes ringback tone playback to non-Verizon Wireless phones, and applies the latest security patches. The security patches they mentioned is basically the June 1, 2017 Android security patch level.

Here are the update details;

What's New:

• Latest Android security patches
• Fixes ringback tone playback to non-Verizon Wireless phones

Technical details:

Galaxy S6 SM-G920V (Verizon) Update version NRD90M.G920VVRU4DQF3

• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920V
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920VVRU4DQF3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: NRD90M.G920VVRU4DQF3
• AP: G920VVRU4DQF3
• CP: G920VVRU4DQF3
• CSC: G925VVZW4DQF3
• Release date: August 11, 2017

August 10, 2017

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I and S6 edge SM-G925I Receiving July 2017 Security Updates in India and Latin America

A month ago the Galaxy S6 SM-G920I and Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925I 4G LTE variant has received the June security updates. This time around another update are about to hit the said devices in India, including the rest of select countries in Asia and Latin America region.

This update update will bump up the Galaxy S6 SM-G920I and S6 edge SM-G925I Android security patch level to July 1, 2017. The Galaxy S6 G920I will get the Android 7.0 Nougat update version G920IDVU3FQG2 in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. While in Latin America, we've spooted an update version G920IDVU3FQG1 heading in Argentina and Columbia. On the other hand, the Galaxy S6 edge G925I also gets an update to version G925IDVU3FQG2 from G925IDVS3FQEC in Asia.

Here are the update details:

What’s New:

Android Security Patch Updates
Various system improvements

August 1, 2017

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ July Security Updates with Various systemimprovements

Just right around 10 days after the last update landed on T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, here comes another release build heading on its way. It's seems the updates is something very similar to the previous released as the latter will also brings various system improvements for the said device. Even though, this update is launch in the month of August, so we've speculated that this might be the August 2017 security update. But however, the update still covers the July 2017 Android security patches.

The new update for T-Mobile’s Galaxy S6 edge+ is version G928TUVU4EQG3. This release build includes the July 1, 2017 security patch level, like the previous update version G928TUVS4EQG1.

Here's the update details;

What's New:

Various system improvements

Details:

Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
Model number: SM-G928T
Android version: 7.0
Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
Baseband version: G928TUVU4EQG3
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
Build number: NRD90M.G928TUVU4EQG3
Release date: August 1, 2017

T-Mobile has also made an announcement found on their Galaxy S6 edge+ support page to show that this update is officially release beginning August 1, 2017.

July 31, 2017

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F/G928C/G928G July 2017 Security Updates

As we already posted about the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) and S6 edge (SM-G925F) international variants on its July 2017 security updates. This time, we are also rounding up the security updates that has landed on Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F, including the SM-G928C, and SM-G928G models in the month of July.

Note: You can check the following details in your Galaxy S6 edge+ settings. From Home screen > Apps > Settings > About phone.
If the details in your device matched up with one of the updates then that means that your device is already updated. But if not, you can also update your device manually.

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F July 2017 Security Updates

First, we have to tackle the Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F updates. As this specific device has received various updates in the European territories.

Galaxy Note5 Updates with July 2017 Android Security Patches and Various Improvements Roundup

Since Samsung has been continuously rolling out the monthly Android security updates on the Galaxy Note5 this year. Here comes another wave of updates that includes the Android security patches for the month of July 2017. But wait, this time around it's not just about the Android security updates but some Galaxy Note 5 variants were also getting some doze of newly added features and various system improvements.

So without further ado, here goes the Galaxy Note5 July 2017 updates.

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920A - AT&T

Model number: SM-N920A
Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQG1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQG1
Release date: July 31, 2017

Changes: Android device security updates

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920T - T-Mobile

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F & S6 edge SM-G925F July 2017 Security Updates Roundup 7/1/2017-7/31/2017

Yet another month passed by, and so does another round of Android security updates has landed on Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F and the Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F across the globe. These updates solely brings the Android security patches that covers the month of July.

In this post, we are rounding up each updates to take a look back of which countries and or mobile network operators whom received and released an updates in July.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Updates in Europe

The following updates were the ones we've seen released in Europe region for the past couple of weeks. Some of these updates are gradually available until August 2017 in various countries.

Update build NRD90M.G920FXXS5EQG1

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: 1 July 2017
Baseband version: G920FXXU5EQCD
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10958180
Build number: NRD90M.G920FXXS5EQG1
Carrier: Factory unlocked Galaxy S6 SM-G920F
Countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom

AT&T Galaxy S6 edge Plus July 2017 Security Updates Rolling Out

Following AT&T's released of the July 2017 security updates on Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 active last week. This time, AT&T's is pushing the same treatment for the Galaxy S6 plus (SM-G928A). According to AT&T, a new update will be hitting the Galaxy S6 edge+ that will bump up its recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G928AUCS4EQG1 from previous release version G928AUCS4EQF1.

The update only weighs at 22MB in file size, and there is no doubts that it only brings the said July 2017 security updates.

Here are the details:

What's changing: Android device security updates
Android version: 7.0
Security patch level (SPL): July 1, 2017
Baseband version: G928AUCS4EQG1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
Build number: NRD90M.G928AUCS4EQG1
Previous versions required: G928AUCS4EQF1

July 27, 2017

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Receiving Updates with Various System Improvements

A week earlier, T-Mobile has released an update on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge that includes the July security updates. This time, another round of updates will be hitting on the said devices. This update will now bring various system improvements, according to T-Mobile's announcement. It's basically means that the update includes fixes to found issues, improvements to the device performance, battery life optimizations, and general system enhancements.

Here are the details:

What’s New:

Various System Improvements

The details:

Update build G925TUVU5FQG3 for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920TUVU5FQG3
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
Build number: NRD90M.G920TUVU5FQG3

Update build G925TUVU5FQG3 for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925T

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
Baseband version: G925TUVU5FQG3
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
Build number: NRD90M.G925TUVU5FQG3

So if you've got a T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 edge and may have been updated to the previous release version and you've also found out some issues, then you must update your device now.

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ Receives an Update to Improved Voice over Wi-Ficalls

If you owns a Verizon galaxy S6 edge+ and have had experienced unwanted dropped on Voice over Wi-Fi calls, then you must update your device now. According to big red, a new update is coming to all Galaxy S6 edge+ users beginning July 27, 2017. This update includes several improvements and fixes, including to minimize the dropped problem on Voice over Wi-Fi calls, fixes issue that was preventing you from adding the Google search app while the device is in Easy Mode, and the notification for no app space when adding an app icon or widget to the Home screen.

In addition, the said update also includes and applies the latest Android security patches. It basically contains the June 1, 2017 Android security patch level.

Here are the technical details:

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
Baseband version: G928VVRU3CQF3
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: NRD90M.G928VVRU3CQF3

What's New:

This software update brings the latest Android security patches and the following improvements:

Add Google search app in Easy Mode: Fixed an issue that was preventing you from adding the Google search app while the device is in Easy Mode.
Improved Voice over Wi-Fi calls: Fixed issues to reduce dropped Voice over Wi-Fi calls.
Notification for no app space: If you're trying to add an app icon or widget to the Home screen and there is no space, you'll receive a popup notification that there is no space, instructing you to place the app on a different home screen

AT&T Galaxy S6 Active Receives July 2017 Security Updates

Following the rolling out of the July 2017 Android security updates on AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge few days earlier. This time around, its time for the AT&T Galaxy S6 active (SM-G890A) users to receive a very similar treatment. Today, AT&T has officially release an update dubbed as build version G890AUCU6DQG1, weighing at 23MB in file size. The latter brings none other than the July 1, 2017 Android security patches.

Here are the details:

What's new:

Android device security updates

The details:

Android version: 7.0.1
Security patch level: July 1, 2017
Baseband version: G890AUCU6DQG1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQG1

July 26, 2017

Telus, Bell, Rogers Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ Receiving July 2017 Security Updates

Way back in April, Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ has gotten its Android 7.0 Nougat updates. Two months after, another Nougat update had been released that brings the June 2017 Android security patches. This time around, Canadian carriers are also started pushing another security updates for the month of July 2017. Again, these updates brings nothing any new features to the earlier Android 7.0 Nougat, but it only applies the latest Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR).

Among all major Canadian carriers such as Telus, Bell, and Rogers, has started the rolling out of the said July 2017 security updates. While the rest of all Canadian mobile network providers, including the factory unlocked version will also get the same treatment anytime soon.

Here are the details:

What's New: Android Security Patches

Galaxy S6 SM-G920W8 Update build G920W8VLS5DQG1

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920W8VLS5DQG1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11094681
Build number: NRD90M.G920W8VLS5DQG1
AP: G920W8VLS5DQG1
CP: G920W8VLS5DQG1
CSC: G920W8OYA5DQG1

July 25, 2017

AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Receiving July 2017 Security Updates

Another Over-The-Air OTA update has now being pushed on AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 edge users will receives an about 22MB software update beginning July 25, 2017, according to AT&T. These updates were to bring another doze of the Android device security updates of which basically means that it has the July 2017 Android security patches. The Galaxy S6 will move its Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G920AUCS6EQG1. While the Galaxy S6 edge on the other hand, will also bump up to version G925AUCS6EQG1.

Here's the technical details;

What’s New:

Android device security updates

Details:

AT&T SAMSUNG Galaxy S6 SM-G920A Update

Android version: 7.0.1
Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920AUCS6EQG1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G920AUCS6EQG1
Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G920AUCS6EQG1
Previous version required: G920AUCS6EQF1

July 20, 2017

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ Got an Update with Various System Improvements

Way back in May, T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ has gotten its Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade. Last month, the device receives some fixes to the intermittent call failure for select users. Now another round of Nougat update dubbed as build number G928TUVS4EQG1, will be hitting the Galaxy S6 edge+ users starting on June 201, 2017.

The update includes some various system improvements, according to T-Mobile. But while sneaking around the build details, the update also contain the July 1, 2017 security update.

We also keep eyeing on the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) and the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925T) variants, but yet it seems like there ain’t no signs of Nougat update as of this time being.

Here are the details:

What's New:

Various system improvements

Details:

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
Baseband version: G928TUVS4EQG1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
Build number: NRD90M.G928TUVS4EQG1
Release date: July 20, 2017

So if you’ve got a T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+, you can manually check for a software update by going into Settings > About device> Check for an Update.

July 18, 2017

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Receives July 2017 Security Updates

Earlier in June, T-Mobile has rolled the Android 7.0 Nougat updates on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. This time around a new update is being pushed of which has the monthly Android security maintenance updates.

A new software update for Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) dubbed as build number G920TUVS5FQG1 and for the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925T) with build number G925TUVS5FQG1 will be hitting on both devices this week. These releases contain the monthly security update to which basically bumps up the said devices Android security patch level to July 1, 2017.

So if you’ve got a T-Mobile Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, you can manually check for a software update by going into Settings > About device> Check for an Update.

Here goes the update details:

What's New:

Security update

Update build G920TUVS5FQG1 for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920TUVS5FQG1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
Build number: NRD90M.G920TUVS5FQG1

Update build G920TUVS5FQG1 for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925T

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
Baseband version: G925TUVS5FQG1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
Build number: NRD90M.G925TUVS5FQG1

June 30, 2017

Galaxy S6 edge+ June 2017 Android Security Updates

Here's the monthly roundup of the Galaxy S6 edge+ updates for the month of June 2017. The following lists covers almost all Galaxy S6 edge+ models across the globe. Bear in mind that all updates have a unique released build numbers, and it depends in the Galaxy S6 edge+ model number, country or region, and the mobile network providers. So just take a look around if your precious Galaxy S6 edge+ has already gotten one of the following updates.

Galaxy S6 edge+ Updates in United States

We've spotted several updates in United States for the Galaxy S6 edge+. However, there is one particular carrier hasn't had any signs of movements yet.

Sprint Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928P Update

Carrier: Sprint
Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
Model number: SM-G928P
Android version: 7.0
Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
Baseband version: G928PVPS3DQF1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
Build number: NRD90M.G928PVPS3DQF1
Release date: June 27, 2017
What's new: Android device security updates

June 29, 2017

Galaxy S6 edge May/June 2017 Android Security Maintenance Updates

In this post, we are rounding up a lists of Galaxy S6 edge Android OS updates. This time around we covered the month of June 2017, so you can take a good picture of which one got an update or otherwise did not. Basically, the June updates contains the monthly Android Security Maintenance updates to which has bumped the Galaxy S6 edge devices Android security patch level to June 1, 2017, while there were still some that are getting the May's security releases.

United States Galaxy S6 edge Updates

The following Galaxy S6 edge devices are receiving May and June 2017 Android Security Maintenance Updates in the United States.

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Updates

AT&T is fully aware of the monthly Android security updates, and they are always on the right track. Here goes their June releases on Galaxy edge.

Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925A (AT&T) Update build NRD90M.G925AUCS6EQF1

Region: United States
Carrier: AT&T
Device name: Galaxy S6 edge
Model number: SM-G925A
Android version: 7.0
Android Security patch level : June 1, 2017
Baseband version: G925AUCS6EQF1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G925AUCS6EQF1
Release date: June 23, 2017

Galaxy Note 5 June 2017 Android Security Updates (6/1/2017 - 6/30/2017)

Yet another month passes by, and so does the monthly release of the Android security patch updates for the Galaxy Note 5 continually pouring in. This time around, we are going to leave you a compiled list of each updates that we've seen coming through for the whole month of June 2017 on each Galaxy Note 5 variant across the globe. Noting that each updates brings nothing new additional features rather but it brings the new Android Security patch updates to keep our Galaxy Note 5 invulnerable to any harmful and or malicious apps and other activities.

Furthermore, all of the following updates only brings the June 1, 2017 Android security patch level to each Galaxy Note 5 models. You may take a look back if your Galaxy Note 5 already received one these updates.

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920A Updates

Update build number N920AUCS4EQF1

Region: United States

Carrier: AT&T

Model number: SM-N920A

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)

Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQF1

Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541

Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQF1

June 28, 2017

Galaxy S6 June 2017 Android Security Updates Roundup 6/1/2017 -6/30/2017

Here comes the Galaxy S6 updates that we've gathered around for the month of June 2017. Whilst each of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge models around the globe has gotten new updates of which basically brings the June 1, 2017 Android security patches. The lists below are the June updates that we've seen rolled out on each Galaxy S6 and S6 edge model numbers and specific carrier providers. So let's take a look back of which Galaxy S6 devices got the June security update and which one has not.

Galaxy S6 Updates in United States

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T Update

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 edge has gotten its 1st Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade from Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow in June 2017. The rolling out only begins a month after the T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ received the nougat update way back in May.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920T (T-Mobile) Update build NRD90M.G920TUVU5FQE1

Region: United States
Carrier: T-Mobile
Device name: Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920T
Android version: 7.0
Android security patch level : May 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920TUVU5FQE1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
Build number: NRD90M.G920TUVU5FQE1
Release date: June 5, 2017

Verizon Galaxy S6 SM-G920V Update

Verizon has also rolled out an update on their Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in early June. However, these updates only covered the Android security patches for the month of May of considering that there's a one month gap left behind before the new security update is released.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920V (Verizon) Update build NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1

Region: United States
Carrier: Verizon
Device name: Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920V
Android version: 7.0
Android security patch level : May 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920VVRS4DQE1
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1
Release date: June 8, 2017

AT&T Galaxy S6 SM-G920A, and Galaxy S6 active SM-G890A Update

AT&T is fully aware of the monthly Android security updates, and they are always on the right track. Here goes their June releases on Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 active.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920A (AT&T) Update build NRD90M.G920AUCS6EQF1

Carrier: AT&T
Region: United States
Device name: Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920A
Android version: 7.0
Android Security patch level : June 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920AUCS6EQF1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G920AUCS6EQF1
Release date: June 23, 2017

Galaxy S6 active SM-G890A (AT&T) Update build NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQF1

Region: United States
Carrier: AT&T
Device name: Galaxy S6 active
Model number: SM-G890A
Android version: 7.0
Android Security patch level: June 1, 2017
Baseband version: G890AUCU6DQF1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQF1
Release date: June 23, 2017

Sprint Galaxy S6 SM-G920P Update

Sprint has also rolled out the monthly security updates on their S6 and S6 edge for the month on June. Even though they already stopped updating their support pages about their Galaxy S6 and S6 edge but these folks has always on the right track to kept their devices gets the most latest updates.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920P (Sprint) Update build NRD90M.G920PVPS4DQF1

Region: United States
Carrier: Sprint
Device name: Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920P
Android version: 7.0
Android security patch level : June 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920PVPS4DQF1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10994289
Build number: NRD90M.G920PVPS4DQF1
Release date: June 22, 2017

Galaxy S6 Updates in Canada

All major and minor Canadian carrier has rolled out an update on Galaxy S6 of which contains the June 1, 2017 Android security patches. However, each carrier has their own release schedules.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920W8 (Canada) Update build NRD90M.G920W8VLS5DQF1

Region: Canada
Carrier: Factory unlocked, Telus, Bell, Rogers, Fido. Koodo,
Freedom, Videotron, Virgin-Mobile, Sasktel, Eastlink, MTS
Device name: Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920W8
Android version: 7.0
Android security patch level : June 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920W8VLS5DQF1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11094681
Build number: NRD90M.G920W8VLS5DQF1
Release date: June 25, 2017

Galaxy S6 Updates in Australia

In Australia we've found that only one carrier has rolled an update for Galaxy S6 SM-G920I. While other variants including the factory unlocked, Optus, and Vodafone has no signs of movements yet.

Update build NRD90M.G920IDVU3FQF1

Region: Australia
Carrier: Telstra
Device name: Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920F
Android version: 7.0
Android security patch level : June 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920IDVU3FQF1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11560484
Build number: NRD90M.G920IDVU3FQF1

Galaxy S6 Updates in New Zealand

All Galaxy S6 in New Zealand has gotten the June 2017 security updates, including the unlocked version, and the carrier branded ones such as Vodafone, Sparks, and 3degrees.

Update build NRD90M.G920IDVU3FQF5

Region: New Zealand
Carrier: Factory unlocked version, Vodafone, 3degrees, Sparks
Device name: Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920F
Android version: 7.0
Android security patch level : June 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920FXXU3FQF5
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11656310
Build number: NRD90M.G920IDVU3FQF5

Galaxy S6 Updates in Europe

The Galaxy S6 devices has received the same June 2017 security treatment across the Europe region. But each updates comes in different build version and it differs to countries, and carrier providers. Here goes the lists of Europe's Galaxy S6 updates.

June 24, 2017

AT&T Galaxy S6 Active, S6 and S6 edge June 2017 Security Patch Updates [G920AUCS6EQF1 & G925AUCS6EQF1]

AT&T is now sending out the monthly Android device security updates on Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A), the Galaxy S6 active (SM-G890A), and Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925A). The Android device security updates usually happens at the end of the month. This time each device will bumped up the Android security patch level to June 1, 2017. These updates are all still base in Android 7.0 Nougat.

In addition, the AT&T's Galaxy S6 edge+ (plus) (SM-G928A) variant hasn't have any movement yet. But it might follow shortly this coming few days.

Here's the details:

What's New:

Android device security updates

AT&T Galaxy S6 Active SM-G890A Update version G890AUCS6DQF1

Android version: 7.0
Android Security patch level : June 1, 2017
Baseband version: G890AUCU6DQF1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQF1
Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G890AUCS6DQF1

June 19, 2017

Canada's Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 Android 7.0 Nougat's June Security Update to version N920W8VLS4CQF2

As Canada's Galaxy Note 5 already received its Android 7.0 Nougat updates way back in April. Now here comes another round of Nougat updates that are about to hit the said devices this month. This update will bumped up all Canadian carriers Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 to Nougat version N920W8VLS4CQF2 from the previous released version N920W8VLU4CQC9.

However, the update will not bring any additional features, but it includes the June 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Aside from June's Security patches it may also includes general enhancements, bug-fixes, and other system improvements.

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 Update version N920W8VLS4CQF2

What's New:

June 2017 Android security patches
Resolved known issues
General system enhancements

June 6, 2017

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 & S6 edge Getting Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrades

T-Mobile has finally begun rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat updates to their Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) and the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925T) variants. Way back in April, T-Mobile have been pushed the Android 7.0 Nougat on Galaxy S6 edge+, now it's for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge models turn to get the same treatment. What's taking them too long to unleash the said updates may have some reasons. But it may have been late than never, the waiting is finally over.

Well, here goes the details from each device updates.

Update version G920TUVU5FQE1 for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920TUVU5FQE1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
Build number: NRD90M.G920TUVU5FQE1

Update version G925TUVU5FQE1 for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G925T

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
Baseband version: G925TUVU5FQE1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
Build number: NRD90M.G925TUVU5FQE1

What’s New:

OS upgrade - Android 7.0 Nougat
Provided new UX and various performance modes
Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
Improved usability of the Multi-window
Improved setting menu and addition of the Samsung pass feature
Efficient space for instillation of downloaded apps
Improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

These version of Nougat updates also includes the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level.

So if it happens that you’ve got a T-Mobile Galaxy S6 or a Galaxy S6 edge, it is much better to check the update right now. These updates are seeding via Over-The-Air, and weighs at hefty 1.3 GB in file size.

Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 edge May Security Updates [G920PVPS4DQE2 & G925PVPS4DQE2]

Sprint Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge has also started receiving it's May security updates. A new Android 7.0 Nougat update dubbed as version G920PVPS4DQE2 is hitting Sprint Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P). While the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925P) also gotten its update to version G925PVPS4DQE2. These updates brings the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level, but as as well also includes some improvements to the earlier Nougat updates (G920PVPU4DQC7 and G925PVPU4DQC7) way back in April.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920P Update version G920PVPS4DQE2

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920PVPS4DQE2
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10994289
Build number: NRD90M.G920PVPS4DQE2

Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925P Update version G925PVPS4DQE2

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
Baseband version: G925PVPS4DQE2
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10994289
Build number: NRD90M.G925PVPS4DQE2

What's New:

Android Security Updates

For those who haven't updated to Nougat yet here are the new features:

Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
Samsung Cloud
Samsung Pass
Provides new UX and various performance modes
Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
Improved usability of the Multi-window
Improved setting menu and Always On Display
Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

May 27, 2017

AT&T Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 active and S6 edge plus Receiving May Android Security Updates

AT&T has just released this month's OTA updates for their own Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 active and the Galaxy S6 edge plus models.

These new releases brings nothing more any new changes to the recent Android 7.0 Nougat, but this time around it includes the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Each devices receives at about 15 MB to 50 MB OS update, of which it won't take too long to download and install.

Here goes the technical details on each device update:

What's New:

Android Device Security Updates - May 2017 Maintenance Release

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A) Update version G920AUCS6EQE1

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
Baseband version: G920AUCS6EQE1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G920AUCS6EQE1
Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G920AUCS6EQE1
Previous version required: G920AUCU6EQCF
File size: 50.6MB

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925A) Update version G925AUCS6EQE1

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
Baseband version: G925AUCS6EQE1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G925AUCS6EQE1
Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G925AUCS6EQE1
Previous version required: G925AUCU6EQCF
File size: 35.2MB

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 active (SM-G890A) Update version G890AUCS6DQE1

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
Baseband version: G890AUCU6DQE1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
Build number: NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQE1
Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G890AUCS6DQE1
Previous version required: G890AUCU6DQD1
File size: 15.6MB

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928A) Update version G928AUCS4EQE1

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
Baseband version: G928AUCS4EQE1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
Build number: NRD90M.G928AUCS4EQE1
Previous versions required: G928AUCS4EQD1
File size: 15.8MB

Android 7.0 Nougat Updates on Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I Released in Australia, version N920IDVU3CQD3

The Android 7.0 Nougat update for Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I variants has finally begun. The said Nougat update is now available for those who owned the factory unlocked and Vodafone Galaxy Note 5 in Australia. While other carriers such as Telstra and Optus might as well follow soon.

However, for New Zealand and Singapore Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I owners, you folks might still hold on for a little while. There hasn't any signs of the Android 7.0 Nougat movements from Samsung's software update center in the said region as of this moment.

Anyways, the first Android Nougat update comes in build version N920IDVU3CQD3. It is a similar build heading in both unbranded and carrier branded Galaxy Note 5 in Australia. Along with all the Nougat goodies, this version also includes the March 1, 2017 Android security patch level.

Here are the details:

Device name: Galaxy Note 5
Model number: SM-N920I
Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android Security patch level: March 1, 2017
Baseband version: N920IDVU3CQD2
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
Build number: NRD90M.N920IDVU3CQD3
AP: N920IDVU3CQD3
CP: N920IDVU3CQD2
CSC: N920IXSA3CQD3

Android 7.0 Nougat Features:

Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
Provides new UX and various performance modes
Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
Improved usability of the Multi-window
Improved setting menu and Always On Display
Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

The update is seeding via Over-The-Air. Once the device received the update, the OS version will bumped to Android 7.0 Nougat version NRD90M.N920IDVU3CQD3 from the previous Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow version MMB29K.N920IDVS3BQA3.

Make sure to manually check the update by going to the device settings. From Home screen, Apps > Settings > Software info> Software updates > Check for Updates.

How to Update Galaxy Note 5 to Android 7.0 Nougat via Over-The-Air:

Make sure your phone’s battery is fully re-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 Galaxy Note 5 OS to Android 7.0 Nougat.

[Thank’s to William]

May 26, 2017

May 1 2017 Android Security Updates Released on Verizon Galaxy S6, S6edge and S6 edge+

Verizon is sending out an OTA updates containing the May 1, 2017 Android Security Patch Level for the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and the Galaxy S6 edge+ . These are now the second Android 7.0 Nougat being rolled out on the said devices.

The Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) has moved its Nougat OS to version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1 from NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQD1 . Similarly happened to the Galaxy S6 edge that also bumped to version NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQE1 from NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQD1. While Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) on the other hand, had also jumped up to version NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQE1 from NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQD1.

What's New:

This update has been tested to optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920V Update version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1

Android version 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level May 1, 2017
Baseband version G920VVRS4DQE1
Kernel version 3.10.61
Build number NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1
AP G920VVRS4DQE1
CP G920VVRS4DQE1
CSC G920VVZW4DQE1
Release date May 24, 2017

May 25, 2017

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Update to version N920AUCS4EQE1, Includes May 1,2017 Android Security Patch Level

Just a heads up for AT&T Galaxy Note 5 owners, there's a new update hitting on your devices this week. This is the 3rd round of Android 7.0 Nougat update that will bumped the device Nougat OS to version N920AUCS4EQE1 from the last month released version N920AUCS4EQD1.

This is a just a minor OTA update that only bring the May 1, 2017 security patches. It is now seeding live via Over-The-Air OTA and weighs at 15.8MB in file size.

Here's the Update details:

What's New:

Android device security updates

Technical details:

Device: SAMSUNG-SM-N920A
Model number: SM-N920A
Android version: 7.0
Android Security patch level: May 1, 2017
Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQE1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
dpi@SWDD6014 #1
Fri May 12 10:34:22: KST 2017
Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQE1
AP N920AUCS4EQE1
CP N920AUCS4EQE1
CSC N920AATT4EQE1

How to Update a Galaxy Note 5 via Over The Air (OTA)

May 24, 2017

Verizon Galaxy Note 5 receiving May 2017 security update version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1

Following the May 1, 2017 Android security update on T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5, Verizon is now pushing an OTA update dubbed as version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1 for their Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V) variants. This update primarily brings the May 1, 2017 Android Security Patch Level to the earlier Android 7.0 Nougat update version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQD1.

Here are the details:

Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920V (Verizon)
Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android Security patch level: May 1, 2017
Baseband version: N920VVRS3CQE1
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1
AP: N920VVRS3CQE1
CP: N920VVRS3CQE1
CSC: N920VZWS3CQE1

What new: The current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

May 23, 2017

Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F Receiving May 2017 Security Updates to version G925FXXU5EQE7

Few days earlier, Samsung has started rolling out its May 2017 Security Updates for the Galaxy S6 SM-G920F and Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F. Owners of the Galaxy S6 in United Kingdom has received an Over-The-Air update bumping the device OS to Android Nougat labeled as build version G920FXXU5EQE7. This time around we've also seen the rolling out of the Android Nougat for Galaxy S6 edge G925F that includes the 1 May 2017 Android security patch level.

UK's S6 edge has gotten an update dubbed as build version G925FXXU5EQE7. While in The Netherlands, we've also seen an update to version G925FXXU5EQE8.

Here's the details:

Device name: Galaxy S6 edge
Model number: SM-G925F
Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: 1 May 2017
Baseband version: G925FXXU5EQCD
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10958180
Build number: NRD90M.G925FXXU5EQE7
AP: G925FXXU5EQE7
CP: G925FXXU5EQCD
CSC: G925FBTU5EQD2
Country: United Kingdom

May 21, 2017

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 Nougat Updates to N920TUVU4EQE1, Brings May 2017 Security and Fixes to Intermittent Call Failure

T-Mobile is sending out another round of Android 7.0 Nougat update on the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T). This new update will move the Note 5 recent Nougat OS to version N920TUVU4EQE1 from the last month Android 7.0 Nougat update version N920TUVU4EQC6. According to T-Mobile, this update applies the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level, and brings fixes to Intermittent Call Failure that have been found in earlier released.

In addition, this update is also rolled out and available for those T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 owners who still currently runs in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS version N920TUVU4DQC2.

Here are the details:

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920T Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920TUVU4EQE1

What's New:

May 2017 Android Security Updates
Intermittent call failure fix
Updated GMS application
Android 7.0 Nougat for users still on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow version N920TUVU4DQC2

The Technical details:

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
Baseband version: N920TUVU4EQE1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
Build number: NRD90M.N920TUVU4EQE1
AP: N920TUVU4EQE1
CP: N920TUVU4EQE1
CSC: N920TTMB4EQE1

The N920TUVU4EQE1 update clocks at 209.56MB in file size and its being held available via Over-The-Air OTA and or thru Samsung Smart Switch.

May 20, 2017

1 May 2017 Security Updates on Galaxy S6 G920F, Android Nougat version G920FXXU5EQE7

Yet another month and so does another Android security updates is heading its way on Galaxy S6 SM-G920F. This time around we've started seeing the rolling out the 1 May 2017 Android security updates in UK. The Android security updates usually happens in a monthly basis just to keep up the Android device safe from vulnerabilities. So here is a rundown of new updates heading its way on the international variants of the Galaxy S6, the SM-G920F models.

First on the spot, an update to version G920FXXU5EQE7 for the unbranded Galaxy S6 SM-G920F owners in United Kingdom. Noting that this is also the first official Android 7.0 Nougat updates released in the said region. So this is not just a usual security updates but it also brings the Android 7.0 Nougat goodies, as well as several system enhancements.

Update version G920FXXU5EQE7

Device name: Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920F
Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: 1 May 2017
Baseband version: G920FXXU5EQCD
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10958180
Build number: NRD90M.G920FXXU5EQE7
AP: G920FXXU5EQE7
CP: G920FXXU5EQCD
CSC: G920FBTU5EQD2
Build type: unbranded
Region: Europe
Country: United Kingdom

May 17, 2017

Android 7.0 Nougat Update Hitting Galaxy S6 G920I and S6 edge G925I in Australia

The Android 7.0 Nougat update has started rolling out on Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) in Australia. First on the spot getting the Nougat upgrade are Vodafone, and the factory unlocked version of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. While Optus might also follow shortly confirming the release will also start on mid to late May. However, Telstra hasn't made any announcement yet, but it shouldn't take too long for all Galaxy S6 and S6 edge owners in Australia seeing the said Android Nougat updates.

The following are the technical on both Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) Android 7.0 Nougat updates exclusively released in Australia.

Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) Nougat Updates

Update version G925IDVU3FQD1 (Unlocked version)

Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
Baseband version: G925IDVU3FQC5
Kernel version: 3.10.61-10694941
Build number: NRD90M.G925IDVU3FQD1
Build date: Mon 3 Apr 2017
AP: G925IDVU3FQD1
CP: G925IDVU3FQC5
CSC:G925IXSA3FQC3