Lollipop Update G900HXXU1BOB8 on Galaxy S5 SM-N900H, Returns Silent Mode

An official Lollipop update with build version G900HXXU1BOB8 on Samsung  Galaxy S5 SM-N900H  has just recently released in Panama. The latter  is the first Lollipop update that has just started arriving in Latin America alone. Noting that Latin America's Galaxy S5 software update has some differences than those released in Europe.  According to reports, the G900HXXU1BOB8 Lollipop update differs from those initial released build version G900HXXU1BOA7 and G900HXXU1BOAD as the update itself technically contains the "Silent Mode" option which can be found in the status bar.

In addition, the G900HXXU1BOB8 Lollipop update is much stable compared to those two previous (BOA7 and BOAD) released . It is also has a much improved battery life performance, according to reports.

Since the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Lollipop update are still rolling out in phases and in a timely manner so the rest of all those Galaxy S5 SM-G900H users around the world may need to wait their turn until the Lollipop update arrives in each respective countries.

Anyway, the technical details of the G900HXXU1BOB8 in Settings>>About device reads as follows;

• Device name: Samsung Galaxy S5
• Model number: SM-G900H
• Android version: 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
• Baseband version: G900HXXU1BOB8
• Kernel version 3.4.0-4235534
• Build number LRX21T.G900HXXU1BOB8
• SE for Android status:  Enforcing

The 5.0 Lollipop G900HXXU1BOB8 is an update to previous 4.4.2 KitKat G900HXXU1ANI1 released in Latin America.  The update is now held available in Kies and or thru Over-The-Air (OTA) update.  Below are the step by step guide on how to perform a software update on Samsung Galaxy S5.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H to the Android 5.0 Lollipop

Samsung always advises us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Back important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 has no root – Your device should not be modified and rooted, as there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900H may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

Update to 5.0 Lollipop via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which usually a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check fro the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

Update to 5.0 Lollipop Through Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

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Lollipop Update G900FDXU1BOC2 on Galaxy S5 G900F Singapore

The Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F got a new 5.0 Lollipop update to build version G900FDXU1BOC2 in Singapore alone. The latter will replace the first build version G900FDXU1BOB5 which just recently rolled out last few days ago.  There might be a severe  issues have had found  on the first update 'BOB5' which of course Samsung ironed it out in juts a matter days.  This is seems looks the same thing  happened to the official Lollipop update 5.0 G900FXXU1BOB7 which released  in Europe  which took around some few builds before a more tangible Lollipop update came out.

Here are technical details of the 5.0 Lollipop G900FDXU1BOC2; 

Device name: Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900F
Android version: 5.0
Baseband version: G900FDXU1BOC2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-4331963
Build Number: LRX21T.G900FDXU1BOC2

While taking  a closer look at it,  you can see that it has the same kernel build version as "3.4.0-4331963" compared  to the first Lollipop  update G900FDXU1BOB5.  So once anyone took the G900FDXU1BOC2 Lollipop update it might have just  some minor tweaks added on it but cannot expect any major effect on its looks and design.

Android Version: 5.0
Baseband version: G900FDXU1BOB5
Kernel version: 3.4.0-4331963
Build Number: LRX21T.G900FDXU1BOB5

Again, this update is only available for Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F users in  Singapore. Those who might get confused about the build number that starts with "G900FD" which mistakenly identified as for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Dous. No it is not, this for SEA region default build version.

Furthermore the G900FDXU1BOB5 5.0 Lollipop update can be seen in Kies as of this moment and might also available thru Over-The-Air (OTA) update. So just do manual software update check if you did not yet receive any notification message.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to Official Android 5.0 Lollipop

Samsung always urge us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 should no “Root” installed – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

How to Update Galaxy S5 G900F to  Android 5.0 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later. The G900FXXU1BOB7 Android 5.0 update is around 300+ MB in file size while updating via OTA.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 G900F to Android 5.0  Lollipop Thru Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running from Android KitKat, and up to Lollipop OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

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Bell, Rogers, Telus Galaxy S5 Lollipop Update G900W8VLU1BOB3 Released

Canadian Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 Lollipop update has finally arrive! The official firmware released build version is G900W8VLU1BOB3  and its based in Android 5.0  has just recently rolled out Over-The-Air OTA update.  The Lollipop is now available to all Canadian carriers, including Rogers, Bell, Telus,  Wind, Mobilicity, Sasktel, Fido  and more.

The technical details of the G900W8VLU1BOB3 Android 5.0 Lollipop update can be read as follows:

• Device: Samsung Galaxy S5
• Model number: SM-G900W8
• Android version: 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
• Baseband version G900W8VLU1BOB3
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-4100894
  Build date:  February 13, 2015
• Build number: LRX21T.G900W8VLU1BOB3
• SE for Android status Enforcing
• AP: G900W8VLU1BOB3
• CSC: G900W8OYA1BOB3
• CP: G900W8VLUIBOB3

The Lollipop update  G900W8VLU1BOB3  itself weighs around 912 MB in size so just do a  manual check by going to your device settings. To manually check  its availability right now just simply tap your phone's Settings>>About Device>>Check for Software Updates.
Just ensure that your Galaxy S5 G900W8 is still runs in official Android 4.4.2 G900W8VLU1ANF3 and has not been rooted or modified so you'll get the official Android 5.0 G900W8VLU1BOB3 without any hiccups.

Below are the step by step procedures on how you can update your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 to the official Android 5.0 Lollipop released build G900W8VLU1BOB3.

How to Update Galaxy S5 G900W8 to 5.0 Lollipop via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing so you may only navigate on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 Settings>>About Device, then tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later. The G900W8VLU1BOB3 Android 5.0 update is around 900+ MB in file size while updating via Over-The-Air (OTA) update.

How to Get the Lollipop Update using Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 and other Samsung devices running from Android KitKat, and up to Lollipop OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

Update: Samsung has officially puled the update due to an issue in the home button. The Lollipop update update is  being replaced with released build version G900W8VLU1BOC1.

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Galaxy S5 G900FXXU1BOB7 5.0 Lollipop Update, Silent mode is back

A new Lollipop software update version G900FXXU1BOB7 is hitting on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F once again.  The G900FXXU1BOB7 is still in Android 5.0 Lollipop base  next to the previous G900FXXU1BOA3 . The latter has just rolled out in United Kingdom at this moment  but the firmware build itself also indicates  a 'multi CSC' that also points to other countries in Europe.  So chances are that the rest of Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F users might also get this update soon.

Since we already seen the Android 5.0 in action so there is nothing to expect any major changes about this update. But some significant adverse effect I noticed about the G900FXXU1BOB7 is that the "Silent mode" feature has returned back.  On previous updates we knew that  the "Silent mode" was removed but now you can see it again in status bar.  I also noticed that the screen brightness seem also reduced at around 10% level  which is a bit dimmer than before even I set it up to 100%.  I can't see any improvements  in battery life performance as it's still fresh but I'm still monitoring it on a different usage.

Furthermore, the G900FXXU1BOB7 Lollipop update weights  323.39MB in file size. It is held both available via Over-The-Air and Kies but then again can only be seen in UK at this moment. I'll just keep you updated if and when it also arrives in some countries.

The technical details of the G900FXXU1BOB7 Android 5.0 Lollipop update reads as follows:

• Device: Samsung Galaxy S5
• Model number: SM-G900F
• Android version: 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
• Baseband version G900FXXU1BOA3
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-4209230
• Build number: LRX21T.G900FXXU1BOB7
• SE for Android status Enforcing
• AP: G900FXXU1BOB7
• CSC: G900FOXA1BOB7
• CP: G900FXXU1BOB7

Again, the G900FXXU1BOA7 is only available for UK’s unbranded Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F users.  The rest of European countries might also start seeing the same update these following days. I still seeing the G900FXXU1BOA3 released for those who got a carrier branded Galaxy S5  G900F. Those who have not seen the Android 5.0 Lollipop update yet, might better manually check it via Over-the-air (OTA) update or using Kies. Below are the guides that shows the basic  method on how to perform a software update on Samsung Galaxy S5.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to Official Android 5.0 Lollipop

Samsung always urge us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 should no “Root” installed – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

How to Update Galaxy S5 G900F to  Android 5.0 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later. The G900FXXU1BOB7 Android 5.0 update is around 300+ MB in file size while updating via OTA.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 G900F to Android 5.0  Lollipop Thru Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running from Android KitKat, and up to Lollipop OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

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T-Mobile Galaxy S5 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update G900TUVU1DOB1 Released

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900T official Android 5.0 Lollipop update firmware build version G900TUVU1DOB1 has just started rolling out in the USA alone.   The Android 5.0 Lollipop update 'G900TUVU1DOB1' itself will bring an additional improvements to Wi-Fi calling experience, fixes the Wi-Fi calling one way audio and IPv6 email setup issues.  T-Mobile is the 3rd US carrier had to released the Lollipop update on Galaxy S5 right after  Sprint and Verizon Galaxy S5 models got their own updates few days earlier. While AT&T's Galaxy S5 is another story as they still in the pushed of the Android 4.4.4 KitKat update but might also respond very soon.

Technical Details of G900TUVU1DOB1 5.0 Lollipop:

Android version: 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
Baseband version: G900TUVU1DOB1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-4033351
Build number: LRX21T.G900TUVU1DOB1
SE for Android status: Enforcing
other info:
AP: G900TUVU1DOB1
CSC: G900TTMB1DOB1
CP: G900TUVU1DOB1
Build date: February 07, 2015
Date released: February 18, 2015

Features and Enhancements:

• Android 5.0
• Activates Wi-Fi calling 2.0
• Wi-Fi calling experience
• Resolved Wi-Fi calling one way audio
• Resolved IPv6 email setup

In addition, the Android 5.0 Lollipop is now available via  Over-The-Air (OTA) software update and or via manual upgrade using 'KIES 3' which can be downloaded at Samsung USA's support page.  The update itself 'G900TUVU1DOB1' weighs at hefty 939.59 MB in file size.  This is an update from previous Android 4.4.4 KitKat version G900TUVU1CNK2. Below are the quick guides on how to perform a software updates on Samsung Galaxy S 5.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 SM-G900T to G900TUVU1DOB1 5.0 Lollipop

Samsung as well T-Mobile support told users to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – Even though it is not as always necessarily but if something might went wrong during the updating process your important data is kept in a safe place.  You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Your Galaxy S5  is not rooted – Your device should not be modified and rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900T may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

Update to G900TUVU1DOB1 5.0 Lollipop via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which usually a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider and from  Samsung. It simply notifies you that there is a new software update available to download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check fro the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900T Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

Update to G900TUVU1DOB1 5.0 Lollipop using Kies 3

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to Samsung support page http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/  and get it there,  then install it into your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900T and other Samsung devices runs with latest version of Android OS.  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900T  to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

Source: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-10398

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G900PVPU1AOA6 Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900P Android 5.0 Lollipop update officially released

New official firmware update build G900PVPU1AOA6 this is Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900P official Android 5.0 Lollipop update (LRX21T.G900PVPU1BOA6). Sprint is the second among major US carriers had to unleashed the much awaited Lollipop update just right after Verizon Galaxy S5 Android 5.0 Lollipop update to G900VVRU1BOA8 just within 48 hours ahead. While AT&T also dropped an update to G900AUCU2AOA1 but still  remains in Android 4.4.4 KitKat. T-Mobile Galaxy S5 no signs of any update yet, but we're hoping that they might also follow very soon.

In addition, Samsung US support has also addressed some of the latter's changelog details such as the Enhanced Voice over WiFi UI and Lumen tool bar being removed.  But apparently, there are lots of improvements and enhancements added in it from which the changelog given did not says it all. The roll out of G900PVPU1AOA6 Lollipop update is available via Over-The-Air weighing at 898.44MB file size, beginning February 5 and might last in a week until all users receive the update. Android software update rollouts usually conducted in phases which is typically they start at  select percentage of devices within around 24 to 48 hours.

Upon updating to Android 5.0 OS, users were advised to free enough memory spaces at around 3 Gbytes remained in the phone. The requirement is a must, failing to comply the phone will just restores back to KitKat OS. Once until a user generates the required free memory space he or she can retry to update again.



Below is the technical details of G900PVPU1AOA6 5.0 once the lollipop update has finished. Updating to Android 5.0 OS took me around 40 minutes upon downloading and installation process, as it matters also to my data connection speed. It booted quite much longer compared to those KitKat OS update days due to several optimization process in Android Lollipop.

Technical Details of G900PVPU1AOA6 Lollipop Software Update

Device: Samsung Galaxy S5 by Sprint
Model Number: SM-G900P
Android version: 5.0 (lollipop OS)
Baseband version: G900PVPU1BOA6
Kernel version: 3.4.0-3859396
Build number: LRX21T.G900PVPU1BOA6

Once the update has made, you might also check for any apps you have previously installed if it still runs correctly.  All apps is requires an update prior to Android 5.0 compatibility or otherwise it just causes lags.

Again, the Lollipop OS update is now only available via OTA and we have not seen it in Kies firmware server yet, but might as well also available these following of days.

So, if you did not receive the OTA notification yet, just keep on checking. As I mentioned that the roll-outs is in phases, some can get an update while other will need to wait.  Make sure your device is not rooted and modified or else you will be in trouble while getting the G900PVPU1AOA6 Android 5.0 Lollipop.

How to Update to G900PVPU1AOA6 5.0 Lollipop via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is the easiest method to get the Firmware Update via Over-The Air or so-called as OTA update.  which usually a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider. It simply notifies you that there is a new software update available to download.  If you did not receive any notification messages yet, you can manually check the update instead.  You may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900P Settings>>About Device, then tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later. Please escalate to Sprint or Samsung support pages for further instructions.

Those who have a rooted Galaxy S5 G900P might not be able to receive the update, but you may unroot your phone first and manually restore to stock 4.4.4 G900PVPU1ANK4 to be safe before taking the OTA update. For more info just head-over at  Samsung and Sprint support pages.

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AT&T Galaxy S5 G900AUCU2AOA1 No Lollipop Update, still at KitKat

AT&T Galaxy S5 SM-N900A users has started receiving an OTA software update to G900AUCU2AOA1.  But only for those Samsung  Galaxy S5 that still runs with the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat G900AUCU2ANG3, I mean not rooted and modified.  While looking at the software build G900AUCU2AOA1, just looks so deceiving and much likely an Android 5.0 Lollipop update just like the ones what Verizon released the Android 5.0 Lollipop build G900VVRU1BOA8 on its Galaxy S5 SM-N900V users.  But if you're a AT&T Galaxy S5 user's don't get too much over-excited yet, that's because the update still  in Android 4.4.4 KitKat based firmware.

In addition, the update itself brings the promising HD Voice capabilities on your Galaxy S5. The HD Voice feature is the main key-feature to this update  but  it is also currently available in select markets only.  Along with it are the new features that offers services such as "Uber" which you can request and get a ride thru your Galaxy S5 phone, while the rest are AT&T's mail, AT&T Live and remote support.

However, if you  are a AT&T Galaxy S5 users and might somehow being skeptical about the update, and or you might reluctant to perform a software update.   Who knows that this might be just another preparation and might be the last KitKat update you will ever seen before your Galaxy S5 gets the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. So you should update your Galaxy S5 right now or otherwise your phone might get outdated.

Here are the technical details of G900AUCU2AOA1: 

• Android version: 4.4.4
• Baseband version: G900AUCU2AOA1
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-3116194
• Build number: KTU84P.G900AUCU2AOA1

Here is the actual screenshot of the G900AUCU2AOA1 Android 4.4.4 once updated to it.  This can be simply seen by navigating through the phone's Setting>>About Device.

For the complete changelog details about G900AUCU2AOA1 just head-over at AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-N900A support page.  If you did not see the update yet, just keep on checking. AT&T usually rolls out a software update in gradual manner via over-the-air.  The actual file size of G900AUCU2AOA1  update is 487MB, according to AT&T and Samsung.

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Verizon Galaxy S5 Official Android 5.0 Lollipop Update to G900VVRU1BOA8 Begins

Verizon Galaxy S5 SM-G900V gets the official Android 5.0 Lollipop update to G900VVRU1BOA8! Samsung and Verizon has just started rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update containing the build number LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOA8 to all Galaxy S5 SM-G900V users. Verizon Galaxy S5 users will receive two OTA updates from Android 4.4.4 G900VVRU1ANK2. The first one is an updated version of Android 4.4.4 KitKat that comes in build number G900VVRU1ANK7 which technically prepares the device in compatibility mode to receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop. Then followed by the Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware build LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOA8.

Verizon is the first US carrier that had to unleashed the first Android Lollipop update on Samsung Galaxy S5 in United States alone. While other carriers like Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T might as well and being expected to roll out the awaited Lollipop update to their own versions of Samsung Galaxy S5. As the Android 5.0 update has been gradually rolled out but might would not be taking too long enough before the Android 5.0 Lollipop update also reaches on all countries and carriers worlwide. Noting that the international Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F, which the latter received the Lollipop update earlier in December and the Galaxy S5 G900H also got its first Lollipop update a while ago. Sprint also have its own Android 5.0 update being leaked, so this is a good indication that all US Galaxy S5 users will completely received the Android 5.0 Lollipop update very soon.

Anyway, if you have a Samsung Galaxy S5 and happens to be from Verizon then you are lucky enough to get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. The update itself is technically ends-up into software build number LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOA8, see the attached screenshots so you will not get confused about what was posted in Verizon's Knowledge Base such as LRX21T.G900VVRU1BNLC and also posted in other tech-websites. Looking at G900VVRU1BNLC it's a December 2014 build, so basically it was already there earlier last December 2014 under a test-run but was then revised and finalized in January 27 and also being changed the build number to LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOA8 to cope up as 2015 update.

The Lollipop update specifically bringing-in six categorized key-features and enhancements such as Material Design, Lock screen, Touchwiz, Floating action button, and Interruption. Just head-over on Verizon's support page — to learn about the specific definition of those addressed technical changelog by Verizon Wireless. Again the update usually released in stages, but better check the update if you have not seen the update yet. Just follow this step-by step-by-step instructions at Verizon (.pdf).

Just make sure your Galaxy S5 G900V should not have been rooted or else you will just get into troubles to get the Android Lollipop. You must unroot your Galaxy S5 G900V first so you can perform an update without any hiccups.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-N900H Android 5.0 Lollipop update G900HXXU1BOA7 officially released [Updated]

The first official Android 5.0 Lollipop update on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H (Exynos) now begins rolling out.  A newly updated build number G900HXXU1BOA7 is now available in Kazakhstan at this time being, but might as well also available to the rest of Galaxy S5 G900H users across the world soon.  The G900HXXU1BOA7 firmware build might still at soaked test released just like what we have seen on Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Android 5.0 update in Poland. The update took three releases (see the first, second, and third updates) with different revisions before it reaches in other countries in Europe.

In addition, looking back on Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F Android 5.0 Lollipop software update was riddled with some bugs on its first released but hopefully it's now a bit stable on the recent revisions. Let's hope that the Galaxy S5 G900H can perfectly withstand the Android 5.0 Lollipop without any glitches and whatsoever.

Technical Details of G900HXXU1BOA7 Update

Here are the firmware build details of G900HXXU1BOA7 Android 5.0 which cab be seen via Settings>> About device.

•  Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H
• Android version 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
• Baseband version G900HXXU1BOA7
• Kernel version 3.4.0-3660428
• Build number LRX21T.G900HXXU1BOA7
• SE for Android status Enforcing
• AP: G900HXXU1BOA7
• CSC: G900HOXY1BOA7
• CP: G900HXXU1BOA7

Since the Galaxy S5 had bypassed the Android 4.4.4 update, the G900HXXU1BOA7 is direct upgrade from Android 4.4.2 KitKat G900HXXU1ANG3 to Android 5.0 Lollipop. The update is still fresh and now available via Kies and probably via OTA update.

Update: Second Lollipop update is rolled out with build version G900HXXU1BOAD. The former has the same kernel build version to the latter.

•  Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H
• Android version 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
• Baseband version G900HXXU1BOAD
• Kernel version 3.4.0-3660428
• Build number LRX21T.G900HXXU1BOAD
• SE for Android status Enforcing
• AP: G900HXXU1BOAD
• CSC: G900HOXY1BOAD
• CP: G900HXXU1BOAD

How to Upgrade the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H to the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop Software Update

Samsung always advises us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Back important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 has no root – Your device should not be modified and rooted, as there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900H may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

Update to  G900HXXU1BOA7 G900HXXU1BOAD 5.0 Lollipop via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which usually a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not received any notification messages you can manually check fro the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

Update to G900HXXU1BOA7 5.0 Lollipop Through Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

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US Cellular Galaxy S5 4.4.2 OTA Update G900R4VXU1ANK1 Camera, Phone Dialer and more improvements

US Cellular has recently rolled out an update to Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900R4) users that will bump the software build version to G900R4VXU1ANK1. The update is not the Android 5.0 Lollipop yet, but still base in Android 4.4.2 KitKat  just like the previous updates, but it brings several new features and system enhancements that users may enjoy. The update itself contains some features like the phone dialer app that will likely prioritizes you most often used contacts. The camera is also been updated that enables users in a more controllable settings with a "touch to focus" option. The Google keyboard is also being added with "Emoji" a Japanese rich characters and icons. Alongside with the update are the "OK" Google" for launching a voice search and the newly improved "Hangouts" for SMS, MMS and video conversations.

Technical Details of G900R4VXU1ANK1:

Device: Samsung Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900R4
Android version: 4.4.2  (KitKat OS)
Baseband version: G900R4VXU1ANK1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-2185718
Build number: KOT49H.G900R4VXU1ANK1
AP: G900R4VXU1ANK1
CSC: G900R4USC1ANK1
CP: G900R4VXU1ANK1

Here are the key-features G900R4VXU1ANK1 4.4.2 OTA Update, addressed by Samsung:

Phone Dialer: The new phone app automatically prioritizes your contacts based on the people you talk to the most. You can also search for nearby places and businesses, your contacts, or people in your Google Apps domain.

Camera - Enhanced the "touch to focus" option with a new circular, on screen control that can be dragged by your finger around the viewfinder to adjust a photo's focus and exposure.
Hangouts - With the new Hangouts app, all of your SMS and MMS messages are together in the same app, alongside your other conversations and video calls.

Just say "Ok Google" - You don't need to touch the screen to get things done. When in Google Now, just say "Ok Google" to launch voice search, send a text, get directions or even play a song.

Emoji everywhere -  Sometimes words can't express how you feel. For that, there's Emoji, the colorful Japanese characters, now available on Google Keyboard.

The G900R4VXU1ANK1 update can be downloaded via Over-The-Air (OTA) update. Those who prepared Kies 3  it's also been there for a while now.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat version G900R4VXU1ANK1

Samsung always urge us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

No “Root” installed – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

How to Update Galaxy S5 G900R4 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

Basically, this is how a carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later. The G900R4VXU1ANK1 Android 5.0 update is around 300+ MB in file size while updating via OTA.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 G900R4 Thru Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 to Android 5.0  OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I Android 5.0 Lollipop G900IZTU1BOA1 Update Begins in Taiwan

The Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I 4G LTE version has also started receiving its Android 5.0 Lollipop update. The new software builds with version number G900IZTU1BOA1 has just officially rolled out in Taiwan. Noting that the Galaxy S5 SM-G900I is only available in select countries, particularly in Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and India. The Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I was also acquired and branded with network providers such as Vodafone, Telstra, Optus. While the rest remained as unbranded or SIM-Free during its market-launched. This device is powered with a Quad-core (Snapdragon) processor like the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F, so it's not so surprising that this device also gets the Android 5.0 Lollipop treatment.

So for those Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I users in Taiwan you can start seeing the Android 5.0 update G900IZTU1BOA1 thru Kies. This is a direct update from Android 4.4.2 KitKat dubbed with build numbers such as G900IZTU1ANI3, G900IZTU1ANI2, and G900IZTU1ANI1 which was rolled out way back on September and October last year. While Australia and New Zealand Galaxy S5 SM-G900I users either got the SIM-Free or carrier locked variants may still spend some time in waiting until the update arrives. Just hold-on folks and keep enjoying the 4.4.2 KitKat G900IDVU1ANK1 goodness.  This might as well also reaches to folks in India sooner, that also got the SM-G900I Galaxy S5 variant.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 G900I to Android 5.0  Lollipop G900IZTU1BOA1 Thru Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

You will then see the Software build info through your device Settings>> About Device>> Software info.

Android version 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
Baseband version G900IZTU1BOA1
Kernel version 3.4.0-3776516
Build number LRX21T.G900IZTU1BOA1

Just let us know if you have managed to get the G900IZTU1BOA1 Android 5.0 software update on your Galaxy S5 G900I.

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G860PVPU1ANK2 Sprint Galaxy S5 Sport Minor User Interface enhancements update

Sprint Galaxy S5 Sport also known as Galaxy S5 Active receives new Android 4.4.2 treatment. The software build number is G860PVPU1ANK2 and it brings  a "Minor User Interface enhancements update" according to the addressed changelog. Noting that the latter already runs in Android 4.4.2 so everyone might been expecting some any major over-haul  but it's not yet so far available with this update.  The G860PVPU1ANK2 is an update to the initial released G860PVPU1ANG3 way back on August 2014. There might be some minor glitches to user's interface that had have been found so this update will hell resolves such issues.

Here are the details of the G860PVPU1ANK2 OTA update.

Device: Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
Model number: SM-G860P
Android version: Android 4.4.2
Baseband version: G860PVPU1ANK2
Kernel version: 3.0.4-2113914
Build number: KOT49H.G860PVPU1ANK2

The update is now live via Over-The-Air OTA only, but nowhere to be found from Kies firmware server.  Just do better take a look it by navigating your device Settings>>About Device>>Check for Software Update. To check for more info make sure to hit the source below or follow are simple guide.

How to Update Sprint Galaxy S5 Sport G860P to the latest Software updates

Samsung always advises us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update. I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory. Follow the guide here if you don’t yet on how to backup data on your Sprint Galaxy S5 Sport.

Your Galaxy S5 Sport should not been rooted – Your device should not been modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Sprint Galaxy S5 Sport may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

Update via Over-The-Air (OTA)

Samsung Galaxy S5 OTA Update This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update. This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which usually a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download. If you did not received any notification messages you can manually check fro the update instead. Doing this you may only tap on your Sprint Galaxy S5 Sport G860P Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

Source: Sprint

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G900FXXU1BOA3 Galaxy S5 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Arrived in UK, First firmware build in 2015

The Android 5.0 Lollipop update has finally reaches in UK Samsung  Galaxy S5 users.  A unique software build number G900FXXU1BOA3, indicating a fresher build this year. The three last digits letters "OA3", the  "O" basically emphasized as a date of a year "2015", while letter "A" holds the first month of the year which is "January"  and the number "3" shows how many revisions has its made.

In addition,  if one might have to ask why Samsung had to released another firmware build version in UK whilst the rest of European countries has the same build version. Well, maybe it just happens that UK's Galaxy S5 just got delayed a bit and there is nothing to argue with that. If we take a closer look to the firmware build G900FXXU1BOA3 itself, it has a similar changes-value to the previous Android 5.0 G900FXXU1BNL9. It is simply means that nothing more any special added features to it. But noting that the G900FXXU1BOA3 is the newer build and had been into several revisions, then there is a possibility that it might be something a lot better than the previously rolled out.

However, the United States version of Samsung Galaxy S5, including  AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and  Sprint has no signs of any official Android 5.0 Lollipop update yet. And so does in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Middle East and Latin America at this time being. But let's hope that it will going to arrive very soon!

Here are the firmware build details of G900FXXU1BOA3 Android 5.0:

•  Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F
• Android version 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
• Baseband version G900FXXU1BOA3
• Kernel version 3.4.0-3624618
  dpi@SWDD6114 #1
  Wed Jan 7 20:14:27 KST 2015
• Build number LRX21T.G900FOXA1BOA3
• SE for Android status Enforcing
  SEF_SM-G900F_5.0_0002
• AP: G900FXXU1BOA3
• CSC: G900FOXA1BOA4
• CP: G900FXXU1BOA3

Again, the G900FXXU1BOA3 is only available for UK's unbranded Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F users. Those who got a carrier branded one might as well see an update like the ones used to officially rolled out to the rest of European countries such as the G900FXXU1BNL9. You might wanna see the updated list of countries and network providers here. Those who have not seen the update yet, might better manually check it via Over-the-air (OTA) update or using Kies. Below are the guides that shows the basic  method on how to perform a software update on Samsung Galaxy S5.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to Official Android 5.0 Lollipop build G900FXXU1BOA3

Samsung always urge us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 should no "Root" installed – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

How to Update Galaxy S5 G900F to  Android 5.0 G900FXXU1BOA3 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

 This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later. The G900FXXU1BOA3 Android 5.0 update is around 300+ MB in file size while updating via OTA.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 G900F to Android 5.0  Lollipop G900FXXU1ABOA3 Thru Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

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G900FXXU1BNL9 Android 5.0 Lollipop update on Galaxy S5 Continues in Europe

The Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F international variant have had started  receiving the Android 5.0 Lollipop update early in December. The recent firmware released with build number G900FXXU1BNL9 which landed in Poland and Spain few weeks ago  now continues and are also available for Vodafone, A1, and SI.mobil branded Galaxy S5 but might as well going to arrive to several countries in Europe.  It seems that the G900FXXU1BNL9 have had showed and acquired the flexibility and stability firmware build after some few revision attempts from G900FXXU1BNL2 and G900FXXU1BNL7.

Furthermore, there are still some few glitches has been reported which particularly talked about regarding some 3rd-party apps compatibility issues. So I highly recommend to make a full data reset and clean wipe once before and after the installation. You might also need to update any outdated applications and see if it resolves any unwanted problems.

G900FXXU1BNL9 Android 5.0 Details:

Device: Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F
Android version 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
Baseband version G900FXXU1BNL9
Kernel version 3.4.0-3624618
Build number LRX21T.G900FXXU1BNL9
SE for Android status Enforcing
SEF_SM-G900F_5.0_0002
AP: G900FXXU1BNL9
CSC: G900FVFG1BNL1
CP: G900FXXU1BNL9

Here are the list of countries receives the G900FXXU1BNL9 5.0 update from December 2014 to date.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to Official Android 5.0 Lollipop build G900FXXU1BNL9

Samsung always urge us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 should no root – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

How to Update Galaxy S5 G900F to  Android 5.0 G900FXXU1BNL9 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later. The G900FXXU1BNL9 5.0 update is about 371.33 MB in file size, updating via OTA.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 G900F to Android 5.0  Lollipop G900FXXU1ABNL9 Thru Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

Do your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F has been updated to Android 5.0 lollipop software update G900FXXU1BNL9?  Might as well do shed us how’s your first impression on how it performs on your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F.  Let everyone know if you have found some interesting features, and even some bugs you might have had encountered.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Lollipop Update G900FDXU1BNL3 Rolling Out in SEA region

If you are rocking the Samsung Galaxy S5 and happens to be from Southeast Asia, you should keep an eye of the Official Android 5.0 Lollipop update as it is coming on its way.  This is SEA region's first Android lollipop update and dubbed with build number G900FDXU1BNL3,  but only seen rolled out in Malaysia at this time being.  Just hope that it might also arrive to the rest of SEA countries very soon, if there are no any major glitches to its performance.

In addition, the G900FDXU1BNL3 has a different development  path and is basically built for Southeast countries only, but in theory it still similar to the European  firmware build such as the  G900FXXU1BNL9. So it's not a better idea to compare which released build is better from one specific region to another.  This might have some less or more apps

However,  for those who wants to have their Galaxy S5 runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop you may get the update via Kies.  This is an update from previous Android 4.4.2 KitKat G900FXXU1ANI4 which is also only released in SEA countries last year.

Technical Details of G900FDXU1BNL3 Android 5.0 Update

Device Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F
Android version 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
Baseband version G900FDXU1BNL3
Kernel version 3.4.0-3635349
Build number LRX21T.G900FDXU1BNL3
SE for Android status
Enforcing
AP: G900FXXU1BNL2
CP: G900FDXU1BNL1
CSC: G900FOLB1BNL3

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to Official Android 5.0 Lollipop build G900FDXU1BNL3

Samsung always advises us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 should no root – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

How to Update Galaxy S5 G900F to  Android 5.0 G900FDXU1BNL3 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

 This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which usually a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 G900F to Android 5.0  Lollipop G900FDXU1ABNL3 Thru Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

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Galaxy S5 Lollipop Update G900FXXU1BNL9, Much Stable Android 5.0

Firmware build G900FXXU1BNL9 Android 5.0 Lollipop update on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F. The G900FXXU1BNL9 is the 3rd firmware build for Europe countries.  Unlikely before the previous released such as the  U1BNL2 and the U1BNL7 which are available in Poland only.  The G900FXXU1BNL9 update was also seen and had been rolled out in Spain.  This is a good indication that the rest of world might also see an update very soon.

Perhaps, many of us has been expecting the Android 5.0 update on our Galaxy S5 last year. Unfortunately, it wasn't made it through as a worldwide release. There are still some issues reportedly found out that causes some adverse effect on some 3rd party apps, like FC's and lag-issues.

In addition, it seems like Samsung developers still on ironed out some bugs, so let's hope that they can give us a much stable Android 5.0 Lollipop update this year. So everyone with Samsung Galaxy S5 at hand might as well keep an eye of it,  if and when available in your areas soon.

So here goes the details of the Android 5.0 Lollipop G900FXXU1BNL9 update on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F;

Details of G900FXXU1BNL9 Android 5.0 Firmware:

Device: Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F
Android version 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
Baseband version G900FXXU1BNL9
Kernel version 3.4.0-3624618
dpi@SWDD5623 #1
Thu Dec 18 17:35:48 KST 2014
Build number LRX21T.G900FXXU1BNL9
SE for Android status Enforcing
SEF_SM-G900F_5.0_0002
AP: G900FXXU1BNL9
CSC: G900FXEO1BNL1
CP: G900FXXU1BNL9

For those who may wants know of which Samsung Galaxy S5 variants all over the world already receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop as of this time being. Here goes the rundown list of Samsung Galaxy S5 got the Android 5.0 update as of January 05, 2015:

SM-G900F Samsung Galaxy S5 (Snapdragon)

• G900FXXU1BNL9
• G900FXXU1BNL7
• G900FDXU1BNL3
• G900FXXU1BNL2

SM-G900K & SM-G900S (South Korea)

• G900KKTU1BNL5
• G900KKTU1BNL2
• G900LKLU1BNL5
• G900LKLU1BNL2

SM-G900FD Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos LTE

• G900FDXXU1BNL9 (available in Russia)

No official Android 5.0 Lollipop update yet, but there is a leaked Android 5.0 last year on other carrier.

United States and Canada Galaxy S5 variants

• SM-G900A - AT&T
• SM-G900R4 - US Cellular
• SM-G900P - Sprint
• SM-G900T & SM-G900T1 - T-Mobile
• SM-G900V - Verizon
• SM-G900W8 - Bell, Rogers, Telus, Wind etc.

And the rest of  the globe.

• SM-G900H Galaxy S5  international (Exynos chip).
• SM-G900I Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, India
• SM-G900FQ - Turkey
• SM-G900M & SM-G900MD - Latin America
• SM-G901F Galaxy S5 Plus
• SM-G906S,SM-G906K and SM-G906L Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A

To those lucky countries already had an official Android 5.0 being held available you can manually update either via OTA or using Kies.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to Official Android 5.0 Lollipop build G900FXXU1BNL9

Samsung always urge us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 should no root – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

How to Update Galaxy S5 G900F to  Android 5.0 G900FXXU1BNL9 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

 This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later. The G900FXXU1BNL9 5.0 update is about 371.33 MB in file size, updating via OTA.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 G900F to Android 5.0  Lollipop G900FXXU1ABNL9 Thru Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

Do your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F has been updated to Android 5.0 lollipop software update G900FXXU1BNL9?  Might as well do shed us how’s your first impression on how it performs on your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F.  Let everyone know if you have found some interesting features, and even some bugs you might have had encountered.

Read More »