Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I Firmware Build N920IDVU1AOGE, Initial Release in New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea

New Zealand Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I is the same variant to ones sold in Australia, as a TD-LTE  models. Even though it is identical  but New Zealand initial released firmware build is N920IDVU1AOGE under the Android 5.1.1 operating system.  So those who owns the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I but just recently found out that the device is still running in build N920IDVU1AOGE, it simply means that it isn't an updated yet but an initially released firmware build during the device shipment and market launch.

Technical details of the build N920IDVU1AOGE:

About device:

Device name: Galaxy Note 5 Model number: SM-N920I

Software info:

Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: N920IDVU1AOGG Kernel version: 3.10.61-5413190 Build number: LMY47X.N920IXXU1AOGE

List of countries and mobile network operators carries the firmware build N920IDVU1AOGE on Galaxy Note 5:

1. Fiji (Vodafone)


2. Papua New Guinea (SIM free)


3. New Zealand Vodafone (SIM free)


4. New Zealand Vodafone (Vodafone)

How to check the software info on Galaxy Note 5

To manually check the firmware build details of your device just simply tap Apps > Settings >  then touch About device under the System tab. Lastly, touch  the Software Info to view the currently installed Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build number, and among others system information.

How to update the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I to the latest build version

Prepare the following recommendations before you update your device, to keep it safe as possible. There is a risk involved upon updating, so make sure to follow this steps before you proceed.

Check the remaining  power percentage of the battery, it should be at least 50% or higher before you take the update. If it is lower to the recommended level, the device must be charged first. Insufficient battery power may cause a fatal error if and when the update failed to initiate.

Ensure that your device is connected to a strong Wi-Fi connection. Some firmware update may take long enough to install and it will depend on how small or large the update file size is.

Check the remaining storage space of your device memory if it still enough and can still store the file size of the incoming update. You can easily determine the incoming update’s file size as it prompts you the exact details. The size may vary, some minor updates usually varies from 100MB to 200MB while major updates also usually varied from 300MB up to 500MB.

Ensure to create a backup of your stored data in the device memory. You can easily backup your Galaxy Note 5 data by using Smart Switch. This process is very important and it is highly recommended before taking an update. You should secure you data first beforehand. If ever something might go wrong during the update process, and you might encounter a failure, you will not lose your data. Some fatal errors while performing the software update usually forces you to perform the factory reset in recovery mode. Doing so, will bring the device back to its original factory default settings but it deletes your stored data as it technically wipes and cleans out the device memory cache.

Do not ever touch your phone if the updating process is already initiated. Just let the phone sit on top of your table and make sure it could not be interrupted on any part. You should not press any keys, nor turning the power off  and or removing the battery. Do not disconnect the USB cable if  you’re performing an update using a computer.

Make sure you Galaxy Note 5 has no root in it, and or running on any unofficial firmware. Keep in mind that a rooted and a modified phone will no longer receive any official firmware update from the dealer. Doing so, you will only receive the advisory message that says something like this;
“The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.”

Update your Galaxy Note 5 via Over The Air (OTA Update)

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a Wi-Fi network to ease your burden on high data charges.

• From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.


• Tap the Settings (gear icon).


• Tap the System tab.


• Tap About device.


• Tap Software update.


• Tap Check for updates.


• Tap the Install button, then OK.


• Wait until the phone completely reboot before touching it. It may reboot (turn on and off) multiple times as the update might still at its finalization stage.

If the update is available, it will just prompt you the update’s technical details including on how to download and install it. If somehow the update isn’t available yet, it will also tell you that that your device software is up to date. However, even if the update is already rolled out and you’ve already knew that it is officially released in your country and or network provider, you should also consider that the released usually take in stages and may also take days before it arrives on some areas. So you may have to wait and keep on checking until you get the update.

Update your Galaxy Note 5 using your PC or Mac computer via Smart Switch

This method is always handy on some part, especially if you have missed the update and you’re left behind to the update’s scheduled dates that usually only took place and runs in weeks. You can still easily update your Galaxy Note 5  using your PC or Mac. All you need is a USB cable and then the Smart Switch firmware update tool. Smart Switch is similar to the before Kies that have been used to older devices. Also, Smart Switch has the capability to backup and restore your data in just a few clicks away.

1. Download a copy of Samsung Smart Switch and then simply install it in your computer.
   Smart Switch for your PC
   Smart Switch for your Mac


2. Connect your Galaxy Note 5 on your computer


3. Run Smart Switch, then wait until it recognizes the connection of the device.


4. If the update is available it will automatically prompt you to update your device. All you need is to simply click the update button. Some other steps like on how to backup and restore your data is included in the instructions.

Again do not touch the phone like disconnecting the USB cable if the software update has started. You may need to wait much longer while updating via Smart Switch as your firmware is being served by Samsung itself. The Smart Switch firmware file is a much larger to the ones released via Over The Air but were still the same file.

That’s all! Hope you have updated your Galaxy Note 5 to the latest firmware version.

Device name: Galaxy Note 5 Model number: SM-N910I

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Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Initial Release Firmware (N920CXXU1AOGE)

The Galaxy Note 5 is a looker in 2015 due to its sleek glass-and-metal build, wide and gorgeous screen, a top-of-the-line camera, and powered with the latest Android operating system.
Now speaking of the Android OS, we are going to take a look inside on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C. The very first build Android OS found on the latter is the N920CXXU1AOGE, it's technically the initial release and isn't an update yet.

The N920CXXU1AOGE is the factory default firmware during the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C shipment and until during its market launch. So those who might have been looking for the device update and still got this firmware build it simply means that your device hasn't been updated yet.

To manually check the firmware build details of your device just simply tap Apps > Settings > System tab and then touch About device.

Technical details of N920CXXU1AOGE:

Device name: Galaxy Note 5
Model number: SM-N920C
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: N920CXXU1AOGE
Kernel version: 3.10.61-5412468 dpi@SWHE2619 #1
Build number: LMY47X.N920CXXU1AOGE

How to update the Galaxy Note 5 to the latest firmware

Prepare the following recommendations before you update your device, to keep it safe as possible. There is a risk involved upon updating, so make sure to follow this steps before you proceed.

Check the remaining  power percentage of the battery, it should be at least 50% or higher before you take the update. If it is lower to the recommended level, the device must be charged first. Insufficient battery power may cause a fatal error if the update fail.

Ensure that your device is connected to a strong Wi-Fi connection. Some firmware update may take long enough to install and it will depend on how small or large the update file size is.

Check the remaining storage space of your device memory if it still enough and can still store the file size of the incoming update. You can easily determine the incoming update's file size as it prompts you the exact details. The size may vary, some minor updates usually varies from 100MB to 200MB while major updates also usually varied from 300MB up to 500MB.

Ensure to create a backup of your stored data in the device memory. You can easily backup your Galaxy Note 5 data by using Smart Switch. This process is very important and it is highly recommended before taking an update. You should secure you data first beforehand. If ever something might go wrong during the update process, and you might encounter a failure, you will not lose your data. Some fatal errors while performing the software update usually forces you to perform the factory reset in recovery mode. Doing so, will bring the device back to its original factory default settings but it deletes your stored data as it technically wipes and cleans out the device memory cache.

Do not ever touch your phone if the updating process is already initiated. Just let the phone sit on top of your table and make sure it could not be interrupted on any part. You should not press any keys, nor turning the power off  and or removing the battery. Do not disconnect the USB cable if  you're performing an update using a computer.

Make sure you Galaxy Note 5 has no root in it, and or running on any unofficial firmware. Keep in mind that a rooted and a modified phone will no longer receive any official firmware update from the dealer. Doing so, you will only receive the advisory message that says something like this;
“The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.”

Update your Galaxy Note 5 via Over The Air (OTA Update)

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a Wi-Fi network to ease your burden on high data charges.

• From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.


• Tap the Settings (gear icon).


• Tap the System tab.


• Tap About device.


• Tap Software update.


• Tap Check for updates.


• Tap the Install button, then OK.


• Wait until the phone completely reboot before touching it. It may reboot (turn on and off) multiple times as the update might still at its finalization stage.

If the update is available, it will just prompt you the update's technical details including on how to download and install it. If somehow the update isn't available yet, it will also tell you that that your device software is up to date. However, even if the update is already rolled out and you've already knew that it is officially released in your country and or network provider, you should also consider that the released usually take in stages and may also take days before it arrives on some areas. So you may have to wait and keep on checking until you get the update.

Update your Galaxy Note 5 using your PC or Mac computer via Smart Switch

This method is always handy on some part, especially if you have missed the update and you're left behind to the update's scheduled dates that usually only took place and runs in weeks. You can still easily update your Galaxy Note 5  using your PC or Mac. All you need is a USB cable and then the Smart Switch firmware update tool. Smart Switch is similar to the before Kies that have been used to older devices. Also, Smart Switch has the capability to backup and restore your data in just a few clicks away.

1. Download a copy of Samsung Smart Switch and then simply install it in your computer.
   Smart Switch for your PC
   Smart Switch for your Mac


2. Connect your Galaxy Note 5 on your computer


3. Run Smart Switch, then wait until it recognizes the connection of the device.


4. If the update is available it will automatically prompt you to update your device. All you need is to simply click the update button. Some other steps like on how to backup and restore your data is included in the instructions.

Again do not touch the phone like disconnecting the USB cable if the software update has started. You may need to wait much longer while updating via Smart Switch as your firmware is being served by Samsung itself. The Smart Switch firmware file is a much larger to the ones released via Over The Air but were still the same file.

That's all! Hope you have updated your Galaxy Note 5 to the latest firmware version.

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Update G925FXXU2COH2 5.1.1 on Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F, Brings Note 5 and S6 Edge+ Apps and Design

A new 5.1.1 update build version G925FXXU2COH2 is continually heading its way on Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925F) owners in United Kingdom. The G925FXXU2COH2 update is bringing some additional tweaks and a few revamp on its designs to which taken from Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+ features.

The very first noticeable changes is the Apps icon which now look likely the same as to the Galaxy S6 edge plus and Galaxy Note 5. The Apps edge icons is also great on multitasking experience.

Adding to that is the Live broadcast feature to which will also allow users to broadcast via Youtube. There also some several improvements you'll going to notice in the camera, fingerprint reader, the Samsung gear connectivity and more new Apps is added in it. I must say that this is the first 5.1.1  update that I could tell much more and is a stable firmware built for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F.

What are the technical details of  G920FXXU2COH2 5.1.1 Update?

Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (International)
Model number: SM-G925F
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G925FXXU2COH2
Kernel version: 3.10.61-5599585 dpi@SWHD4907 #1
Build number: LMY47X.G925FXXU2COH2
AP: G925FXXU2COH2
CSC: G925FOXA2COH2
CP:  G925FXXU2COH2
Update file size: 223.80 MB

Some of Noticeable Features/Enhancements:

• UI updates (icon changes)
• Live Broadcasting via Youtube
• Camera
• Finger print reader
• Samsung gear apps
• Google apps (Word, Excel, etc)
• Device stability improvements
• Bug fixes
• Further improvements to performance

How to Update the Galaxy S6  Edge (SM-G925F) to G925FXXU2COH2 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

The G925FXXU2COH2 5.1.1 update is now held available for those Galaxy S6 edge owners in United Kingdom and Ireland. However, Samsung might also going to  release the aforementioned update  to the rest of the Galaxy S6 edge users around the world that would be very nice. So better manually check the update by following the guide below.

• Do not forget to recharge your phone.
• Do not forget to back up all of the important data.
• Your Galaxy S6 edge must still run on the official software version and hasn’t been rooted nor installed with non-official firmware.

Updating the Galaxy S6 Edge via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy S6 to the latest software version.  This method is what we called Firmware Update  Over-The-Air and so-called as FOTA or simply OTA update. In most often cases, a notification message will be directly sent out to you by your network provider and by Samsung itself, telling you that there is a new update that has now available for download.  This approach requires you to prepare a strong WiFi connection,  and so it might happen sometimes that one did not receive any software update notification messages; 1) if and when the device is out of range during the software update roll out  period, 2) Automatic update has been turned off in the device Settings.
However, We can still manually check for the update instead.

Here’s how to do it manually:

• From your Galaxy S6 Home screen tap on Apps.
• Select the Settings gear icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.
• Tap Check for an update.

It will then notify you that a new update is available for download. But it also says that “Your device software is up to date“, and there is no software update is yet available for grab. You can simply choose Download and Install now if you do so or else Install later if you want to get the update in later time.

But if ever you might have had received this message while checking software update that says something like “The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.”  This is a warning message that only appears for those devices that have been rooted and installed with modified and unofficial firmware.  So to be able to get the Software OTA update again, you must Unroot the Galaxy S6 edge  first and removed any modification that has been installed on it.

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Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H) Update to version G900HXXU1BOG5 Now Rolling Out in India

The Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H) receives a new update to build version G900HXXU1BOG5. The latter is still in Android 5.0 Lollipop base, to which is apparently rolling out in India as of this moment. While looking at the G900HXXU1BOG5 build details itself,  it seems that contains some huge differences compared to the previously released build version G900HXXU1BOC3.  So we can expect some major enhancement,  bug fixes and further improvements to the device performance. Also, noting that the G900HXXU1BOG5 is now the second Android 5.0 update in a row, to which officially released in India alone.

Technical Details of G900HXXU1BOG5 Update

Here are the firmware build details of G900HXXU1BOG5 Android 5.0 which cab be seen via Settings>> About device.
Device name: Samsung Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900H
Android version: 5.0 (Lollipop OS)Baseband version: G900HXXU1BOG4
Kernel version: 3.4.0-5493089
Build number: LRX21T.G900HXXU1BOG5
SE for Android status Enforcing
AP: G900HXXU1BOG5
CSC: G900HODD1BOG1
CP: G900HXXU1BOG4

Since the update is still fresh, we will try to gather more info about the differences behind of that build version G900HXXU1BOG5 compared to the previous updates. You might also try to check it out of your own if it is stable enough, without any single issue, free from bugs, fast, and has a better battery life improvements.

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 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.

UpdateThru 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 KitKat and  5.0 Lollipop OS.  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is to simply 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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Update build version G920FXXU2COH2 is Officially Send out on Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F)

A newly released Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update on the Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) dubbed with  build version G920FXXU2COH2.  Samsung is initially  sending out the latter in France and Russia, but other countries in Europe might also get the said update. The update brings some additional  improvements, bug fixes and further enhancement to performance, according to the addressed details.  But while looking at how the G920FXXU2COH2 update performed, it's a little bit smoother, the fingerprint is improved.  Also, some of the User Interface (UI) got some changes and some of Samsung's default application are being updated to the latest version.

What are the technical details of  G920FXXU2COH2 5.1.1 Update?

Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 (International)
Model number: SM-G920F
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G920FXXU2COH2
Kernel version: 3.10.61-5599585
Build number: LMY47X.G920FXXU2COH2
AP: G920FXXU2COH2
CSC: G920FOXE2COH2
CP:  G920FXXU2COH2
Update file size: 216.50 MB


Features/Enhancements

• A Software update can include but is not limited to:
• Device stability improvements.
• Bug fixes.
• New and / or enhanced features.
• Further improvements to performance.

Where and which countries do the G920FXXU2COH2 5.1.1 update could be specifically released?

The G920FXXU2COH2 5.1.1 update has begun in France and Russia and only Samsung knows to where it could be released.  Noting that the G920FXXU2COH2 is an unbranded firmware build, so other countries in Europe might also get the same update.

When does the G920FXXU2COH2 5.1.1 update begins its rolling out?

The rolling out have started on August 21st in stages, and may take a few days before it completely reaches all Galaxy S6 in the aforementioned countries.  The roll out usually takes at the span of two weeks during the release period via Over-The-Air OTA update, but it is continually available via Smart Switch until there is a new update arrives.

How to Update the Galaxy S6  to Official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Just follow these guide on how to keep your Galaxy S6  in a much safer way while performing a software update.  I also added some useful insights and why you should follow this procedure.
First and foremost make sure to recharge your Galaxy S6 – While performing a software update on Galaxy S6  it may only take just a couple of minutes but sometimes it may take longer. It will depend on how small or large the update size is, but most cases it also affects the speed of your data connection. Slower WiFi data connection may take longer while a stronger data connection is more speedy. A 40% to 50% battery power percentage is enough, but a fully recharged is way much better. Since we cannot determine how what the exact time we need to consume when initiating the firmware update so we should make sure our device has still enough battery remaining power to avoid any fatal issues. Have you ever heard or encountered those fellas who ended their devices into soft-bricks? A device was just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally, those are what we called soft-bricks. And most probably caused by an inadequate battery power while performing the software update.

Do not forget to back up all of the important data – Even though there are no any data that are going to be deleted right after performing a software update. But what if the software update went wrong, the update unexpectedly fails and then the phone becomes unresponsive and then it forces you to perform a wipe data/factory that basically wipes your phone’s memory storage just to resolve the issue. So you should backup your important files, including contacts, messages, call log, photos, videos, music, and apps. You cannot recover these files if somehow accidentally deleted when the software update goes wrong.

Your Galaxy S6 must still run on the official software version and hasn’t been rooted nor installed with non-official firmware update – Just in case you just need to know that a rooted and a modified Galaxy S6  will not get official software update anymore from Samsung and either to which carrier provider it came from. It will not allow users to install the update as it might harm the device once the update has made. So a rooted and modified Galaxy S6 users usually receives this warning message instead, that says ‘The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.

How to Update the Galaxy S6 via  Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy S6 to the latest software version.  This method is what we called Firmware Update  Over-The-Air and so-called as FOTA or simply OTA update. In most often cases, a notification message will be directly sent out to you by your network provider and by Samsung itself, telling you that there is a new update that has now available for download.  This approach requires you to prepare a strong WiFi connection,  and so it might happen sometimes that one did not receive any software update notification messages; 1) if and when the device is out of range during the software update roll out  period, 2) Automatic update has been turned off in the device Settings.
However, We can still manually check for the update instead.
Here’s how to do it manually:

• From your Galaxy S6 Home screen tap on Apps.
• Select the Settings gear icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.
• Tap Check for an update.

It will then notify you that a new update is available for download. But it also says that “Your device software is up to date“, and there is no software update is yet available for grab. You can simply choose Download and Install now if you do so or else Install later if you want to get the update in later time.

But if ever you might have had received this message while checking software update that says something like “The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.”  This is a warning message that only appears for those devices that have been rooted and installed with modified and unofficial firmware.  So to be able to get the Software OTA update again, you must Unroot your Galaxy S6 first and removed any modification that has been installed on it.

How to Update the Galaxy S6 using Smart Switch

You can use Smart Switch to update your Galaxy S6 software to the latest versions.  It can also be used if the Software Over-The-Air update fails for some reason. The Smart Switch is way similar to the before Samsung Kies that had been used on several devices.


Download Smart Switch for PC

You have to choose the one that is specifically built for computer, depends on of what you have either a PC or Mac.  Once you installed Smart Switch, all you need is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G925F into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.

1. Run Smart Switch in your computer.

2. Connect the Galaxy S6  into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.

3. Smart Switch will automatically prompt you if the update is available. Just click on the “update” then the “OK”  button to begin updating your Galaxy S6.

If it doesn’t tell you about an update, you may manually navigate through its settings by doing these procedures below.

4. Click on the “More” button at the right top of Smart Switch. You will then presented to the options.  Choose “Preferences”  in the drop-down. You are then presented with two tabs the Backup file and  Software Update.  The backup file allows you to allocate a certain folder where you want your  backup files to be stored. Then on the other hand the Software Update tab is where you can set it to the Latest Software Pre-Download Settings.  Just mark the checkbox where it says  Latest Software Pre-Download.

5. Select the “Backup” button, to safely kept your important data and files such as contacts, messages, call log, videos, music, photos, application and more.  The backup data files will be stored in the  documents folder of your computer. This is a very important steps as it wipes out all of it while performing the software update process. All data will permanently be deleted and it cannot be recovered, so ensure to create a backup first before it’s too late than sorry.

6. Click on the “More” button again.  Choose “Emergency software recovery and initialization” in the drop-down option.

Choose the “Software Update and Initialization” tab.
Wait for a couple of seconds as it check the current software version of your Galaxy S6 and then check for the latest software update version to initialized.  You may then simply follow the on-screen instructions that ask you to click the “OK” or a “Cancel”button.

Once the Software update initialization started you must not  interrupt the process like unplugging  the data cable connected to the computer nor turning off the device. You must wait until it says “Software update and Initialization are complete”.

Once your Galaxy S6 reboots disconnect it from the computer. Then reconnect it back again.

7. Lastly restore the backup, choose “Restore” button to restore the previously created  backup files.

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Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge OTA Update version (G920PVPU2BOH1 &G925PVPU2BOH1), bringing Samsung Pay, Youtube Live Broadcast

Sprint is sending out an update on Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) and the Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925P) that will bump up the build version to G920PVPU2BOH1 and G925PVPU2BOH1. The update is now the fourth Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update that have been rolled out in the row. According to Sprint announcement, the VPU2BOH1 update will now enable the Samsung Pay to which will be available and start its actual service until September 28, 2015. Some new features and enhancements were also introduced, such as the Live broadcasting via Youtube, High Quality Audio (with Samsung headsets). The are also several revamp to the user interface (UI), as the icon have changed just like the ones found on the newly released Samsung's flagships the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+ (plus).

Technical Details of the G920PVPU2BOH1 5.1.1 Update

Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 (Sprint)
Model number: SM-G920P
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G920PVPU2BOH1
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: LMY47X.G920PVPU2BOH1

Technical Details of the G925PVPU2BOH1 5.1.1 Update

Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (Sprint)
Model number: SM-G925P
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G925PVPU2BOH1
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: LMY47X.G925PVPU2BOH1

Features/Enhancements:

• Samsung Pay
• Live Broadcast
• High Quality Audio
• User Interface adjustment (UI icon changes and more)
• Device stability improvements
• Bug fixes to some minor issues (less lag)
• Further improvements to performance like the LTE Signal strength, battery life and more.

The VPU2BOH1 update weighs at just around 372 MB file size.  It is not just a minor OTA update compared to the previous ones. Sprint is sending out the update out in waves from August 24th and may only that usually run at the span of two weeks or will  end until all devices receive  the aforementioned update.

So if you don’t get the notification yet, you may just keep on checking by going into the phone’s Settings>About device>Check for an update. The firmware server refreshes once in every hour, so just continue doing it until it says that the update is available for download.
Also, keep in mind that you cannot get the update if you have rooted or have a modified system running on your Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) and the Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925P).   Your device must have to be still run with the official firmware within the system.

Source: Sprint S6 support, S6 edge support

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Samsung Galaxy S6 4G+ (SM-G920I) Android 5.1.1 Update, Lollipop version G920IDVU2COH4 Rolling Out in Singapore

The Samsung Galaxy S6 4G+ (SM-G920I) Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update has finally arrived. The 5.1.1 update which is being dubbed with build G920IDVU2COH4 is now available at Samsung's firmware database. Though, there are no any official reports to when the update could start to roll out at this moment. But this update will going to be release in Singapore's Galaxy S6 4G+ these couple of days if and once this updated version comes at its finalization stage.

What are the technical details of the update?

Android version: 5.1.1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-5567447
Baseband version: G920IDVU2COH3
Build number: LMY47X.G920IDVU2COH4
AP: G920IDVU2COH4
CP: G920IOLC2COH3
CSC: G920IDVU2COH3

Features/Enhancements of the 5.1.1 Update:

• OS upgrade to 5.1.1
• Google security patches (Stagefright)
• Samsung applications update
• Other global bug fixes, stability and security improvements

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S6 4G+ (SM-G920I) to Official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Just follow these guide on how you can keep your Galaxy S6 in a much safer way while performing a software update.  I also added some useful insights and why you should follow this procedure.

First and foremost make sure to recharge your Galaxy S6 4G+ – While performing a software update on Galaxy S6 it may only take just a couple of minutes but sometimes it may take longer. It will depend on how small or large the update size is, but most cases it also affects the speed of your data connection. Slower WiFi data connection may take longer while a stronger data connection is more speedy. A 40% to 50%  battery power is enough, but a fully recharged one is way much better. Since we cannot determine how what the exact time we need to consume when initiating the firmware update so we should make sure our device has still enough battery remaining power to avoid any fatal issues. Have you ever heard or encountered those fellas who ended their devices into soft-bricks? A device was just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally, those are what we called soft-bricks. And most probably caused by an inadequate battery power while performing the software update.

Do not forget to back up all of the important data – Even though there are no any data that are going to be deleted right after performing the software update. But what if the software update went wrong, the update unexpectedly fails and then the phone becomes unresponsive and then it forces you to perform a wipe data/factory that basically wipes your phone’s memory storage just to resolve the issue. So you should backup your important files, including contacts, messages, call log, photos, videos, music, and apps. You cannot recover these files if somehow accidentally deleted when the software update goes wrong.

Your Galaxy S6 4G+ must still run on the official software version and hasn’t been rooted nor installed with non-official firmware update – Just in case you just need to know that a rooted and a modified Galaxy S6 will not get official software update anymore from Samsung and either to which carrier or mobile network provider it came from. It will not allow users to install the update as it might harm the device once the update has made. So a rooted and modified Galaxy S6 users usually receives this warning message instead, that says: The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.

Update the Galaxy S6 4G+ via Firmware Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge to the latest software version.  This method is what we called Firmware Update  Over-The-Air and so-called as FOTA or simply OTA update. In most often cases, a notification message will directly send to you by your network provider and by Samsung itself, telling you that there is a new update that has now available for download.  This approach requires you to prepare a strong WiFi connection,  and so it might happen sometimes that one did not receive any software update notification messages; 1) if and when the device is out of range during the software update roll out  period, 2) Automatic update has been turned off in the device Settings.
However, We can still manually check for the update instead.
Here’s how to do it manually:

• In your Galaxy S6 Home screen tap on Apps.
• Select the Settings gear icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.
• Tap Check for an update.

It will then notify you that a new update is available for download. But it also says that “Your device software is up to date“, and there is no software update is yet available for grab. You can simply choose Download and Install now if you do so or else Install later if you want to get the update in later time.

But if ever you might have had received this message while checking software update that says something like “The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.”  This is a warning message that only appears for those devices that have been rooted and installed with modified and unofficial firmware.  So to be able to get the Software OTA update again, you must Unroot your Galaxy S6 first and removed any modification that has been installed on it.

It will then automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet.

Update the Galaxy S6 4G+ using  Smart Switch

Samsung Smart Switch has the capability to  initiate software update on Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. You can use Smart Switch to update your Galaxy S6 software to the latest versions.  It can also be used if the Software Over-The-Air update fails for some reason. The Smart Switch is way similar to the before Samsung Kies that had been used on several devices.

You may head-over to your local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Smart Switch from there.  You can choose the one that is specifically built for computer, depends on what you have either a PC or Mac.  Once you installed Smart Switch, all you need is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.

1. Run Smart Switch on PC.

2. Click on the “More” button at the right top of Smart Switch. You will then presented an option.  Choose “Preferences”  in the drop-down. You are then presented with two tabs the Backup file and  Software Update.  The backup file allows you to allocate a certain folder where you want your  backup files to be stored. Then on the other hand theSoftware Update tab is where you can set it to the Latest Software Pre-Download Settings.  Just mark the checkbox where it says  Latest Software Pre-Download.

3. Connect the Galaxy S6 into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.

4. Select the “Backup” button, to safely kept your important data and files such as contacts, messages, call log, videos, music, photos, application and more.  The back up data files will be stored in the  documents folder of your computer. This is a very important steps as it wipes out all of it while performing the software update process. All data will permanently deleted and it cannot be recovered, so ensure to create a backup first before it’s too late than sorry.

5. Click on the “More” button again.  Choose “Emergency software recovery and initialization” in the drop-down option.

Choose the “Software Update and  Initialization” tab.
Wait for a couple of seconds as it check the current software version of your Galaxy S6 and then check for the latest software update version to initialized.  You may then simply follow the on-screen instructions that ask you to click the “OK” or a “Cancel” button.

Once the Software update initialization started you must not  interrupt the process like unplugging  the data cable connected to the computer nor turning off the device. You must wait until it says “Software update and Initialization are complete”.

Once your Galaxy S6 reboots disconnect it from the computer. Then reconnect it back again.

6. Lastly restore the backup, choose “Restore” button to restore the previously created  backup files.

That’s all! Just let me know if you already updated your Samsung Galaxy S6 4G+ SM-G920I to software build version G920IDVU2COH4 Android 5.1.1 update.

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Australia and New Zealand Galaxy S6 (G920I) and S6 Edge (G925I) Gets (COGA) 5.1.1 Update

Australia and New Zealand's Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and the Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925I) has finally received its Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update. The update has bumped up the firmware build version to G920IDVU2COGA on the Galaxy S6 while the S6 edge G925IDVU2COGA. The update is now held available for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge from Vodafone Australia,  Vodafone New Zealand, and Spark/Telecom New Zealand. The unbranded or SIM-Free variant also got the said updates but only for New Zealand users only. While for Australian users has not yet available at this moment, including those under with Telstra's network but might be just follow very soon.

The update contains several fixes on some particular issues such as the 3G data, security alerts, missing icons in the quick panel, and the intermittent black screen. The update is also equipped with security patches to fix the (Stagefright) vulnerability.  There are also  some of Samsung's default application also updated to the latest version and the rest are other global fixes, stability and further improvements to the device.  Below are the technical details on both Galaxy S6 and S6 edge update.

Updated on 8-27-2015:
Australia's unbranded Galaxy S6 and likewise to those came from (Optus) network also got the 5.1.1 update, while those under with (Telstra) might follow not so long enough.

Technical details of the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) update:

Android version: 5.1.1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-5499188 dpi@SWHD8903 #1 The Jul 28 20:02:05 KST 2015
Baseband version:
G920IDVU2COGA
Build number: LMY47X.G920IDVU2COGA
AP: G920IDVU2COGA
CP: G920IDVU2COGA
CSC: G920IVAU2COGA
IMEI-SV: 03

Technical details of the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) update:

Android version: 5.1.1
Kernel version: 3.10.61 -5499188 dpi@SWHD4911 #1 The Jul 28 20:01:56 KST 2015
Baseband version: G925IDVU2COGA
Build number: LMY47X.G925IDVU2COGA
AP: G925IDVU2COGA
CP: G925IDVU2COGA
CSC: G925IDVU2COGA
IMEI-SV: 03

Features and Enhancement of the Android 5.1.1 (COGA) Update

1. OS upgrade to 5.1.1
2. Resolve following issues:

• 3G data issue
• Security alert notifications
• Missing quick panel icons
• Intermittent black screen

3. Google patches
4. Samsung applications update
5. Other global bug fixes, stability and security improvements

The update is rolling out via Over-The-Air (OTA) update and thru Samsung Kies. The update's file size is roughly 640MB to download via (OTA) while updating via Samsung Kies is roughly 3.5GB.

To learn more about the 5.1.1 update, you may  escalate to Vodafone Galaxy S6 and S6 edge and support pages.

Source: Vodafone 1, 2

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Samsung Galaxy S5 OTA G900FXXU1BOH4 5.0. Lollipop Update, Rolling Out in England

Samsung has released another Android 5.0 Lollipop update that bump up the build number to G900FXXU1BOH4. The update is sent out via Over-The-Air (OTA) update to which the rolling out is only in England alone at this time being. The G900FXXU1BOH4 update is an address to the recent Android OS vulnerability  in pictures and video messaging (MMS). This is the same update that has also been sent out to many Android smartphones and tablets, including the US version of Galaxy S5 like AT&T Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A), T-Mobile Galaxy S5 (SM-G900T), Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P), Verizon Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V) and the Canadian Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8), that bring nothing more but the Google's security patches to fix the so-called (Stagefright) vulnerability.

In addition, the G900FXXU1BOH4 is also equipped with a new application called Smart Manager, which allows users to manage and monitor the system such as the RAM memory usage, battery life performance, and the security settings. The G900FXXU1BOH4 is now the 6th Android 5.0 Lollipop update that has officially released in England's Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) owners.

What are the Technical details of G900FXXU1BOH4 5.0 Update?

Here's what the technical details of G900FXXU1BOH4 update to which can be viewed in Settings > About device, after performing the software update.
Device: Samsung Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900F
Android version: 5.0
Baseband version: G900FXXU1BOH4
Kernel version: 3.4.0-5508620 dpi@SWHD7404 #1
Build number: LRX21T.G900FXXU1BOH4

Other info:
AP / PHONE: G900FXXU1BOH4
CSC: G900FOXA1BOH4
CP / MODEM: G900FXXU1BOH4
Build date: Aug 10, 2015

The G900FXXU1BOH4 weighs around 331 MB in file size which available and have been officially pushed Over-The-Air OTA update. It is an update to the before G900FXXU1BOD3 update which only rolled out in Europe.  Other countries might going to get the update as the “CSC” version is indicated with an “OXA” code and it emphasized that it is an open firmware build referred to most unbranded Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F in Europe.  So better catch the update right now if your nearby in England.

The update has only held available for the unlocked or SIM-Free Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F users in United Kingdom at this moment but might as well available in select countries soon.
Those who have not received the update yet, you folks might better manually check it via Over-the-air (OTA) update or using Kies. Below are the guides that show you the basic  intructions 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 urges 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 procedure 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 failure may cause damaged to your device that might result to what we called “soft-bricks”.  If this happen on your device, it 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.

Ensure that your Galaxy S5 should still running in the official Lollipop released build version and hasn’t been rooted – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there are some 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 Perform an Update 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 send out 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 tell 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 G900FXXU1BOH4 Android 5.0 update is around 300+ MB in file size while updating via OTA.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 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 5.0 Lollipop OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to a PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen's software update instruction.

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Verizon Galaxy S6 Android 5.1.1 Update (G920VVRU3BOG5) Rolling Out

For those who rocks Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) the Android 5.11 Lollipop update has officially rolling out. The latter will get the new software update dubbed with build number LMY47X.G920VVRU3BOG5 and also bumps up the baseband version to G920VVRU3BOG5.  Along with the update are some similar feature and enhancements that they've also sendout to Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V) owners. The update is contained with numerous enhancements and fixes to some particular issues like the ‘Contacts has stopped’ error and a lot more. Along with it, is the Stagefright fix, just like the ones released on Sprint and AT&T  Galaxy S6 and S5 edge.

Enhancements:

• Upgrade to Android OS 5.1.1
• Caller Name ID now works if you have Advanced Calling enabled on your device
• Fixed an issue where sometimes ‘Contacts has stopped’ would pop up
• Fixed a no service condition when traveling to Puerto Rico
• Fixed an issue where sometimes the Mobile Data icon would disappear from the Quick Panel
• Made improvements to auto-correction and predictive text in native keypad
• Device Security Improvements

Technical details: 

Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G920VVRU3BOG5
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: LMY47X.G920VVRU3BOG5

The update is now available via Over-The-Air (OTA) update and the release may be in stages.  Make sure to prepare your Galaxy S6 before taking the update, like charging the battery to its fullest as the 5.1.1 update itself is a large file size packaged. You may escalate to Verizon support page to get the full details about the update.

Source: Verizon S6 support, (PDF)

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Verizon Galaxy S6 edge 5.1.1 Update (G925VVRU3BOG5) Finally Released

Verizon is now officially sending out the Android 5.11 Lollipop update on Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V).  The Galaxy S6 edge 5.1.1 update now bump up the build number to LMY47X.G925VVRU3BOG5 and baseband version to G925VVRU3BOG5. There are numerous enhancements being introduce to the update and mostly all of it are fixes to some particular issues like the ‘Contacts has stopped’ error and a lot more. The initial changelog details also mentioned the Stagefright fix, just like the ones released on Sprint and AT&T  S6 edge.

Note: There is a typo error as shown on screenshot. The  Software version should be LMY47X.G925VVRU3BOG5, instead of LMY47X.G920VVRU3BOG5 which pointed to the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V).

Enhancements:

• Upgrade to Android OS 5.1.1
• Caller Name ID now works if you have Advanced Calling enabled on your device
• Fixed an issue where sometimes ‘Contacts has stopped’ would pop up
• Fixed a no service condition when traveling to Puerto Rico
• Fixed an issue where sometimes the Mobile Data icon would disappear from the Quick Panel
• Made improvements to auto-correction and predictive text in native keypad
• Device Security Improvements

Technical details: 

Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G925VVRU3BOG5
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: LMY47X.G925VVRU3BOG5

The update is now available via Over-The-Air (OTA) update and the release may be in stages.  Make sure to prepare your Galaxy S6 edge before taking the update, like charging the battery to its fullest as the 5.1.1 update itself is packed in a large file size. You may escalate to Verizon support page to get the full details about the update.

Source: Verizon S6 edge support, (PDF)

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Verizon Galaxy S5 Gets an Update version G900VVRU2BOG5, An address to the recent (Stagefright) vulnerabilities

An OTA update build version G900VVRU2BOG5 is rolling out on Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V). The G900VVRU2BOG5 is not a 5.1.1 update but contains a security patch to fix Stagefright vulnerability, and the latter is still remained in Android 5.0 base.
The update mainly address the recent vulnerabilities in the picture and video messaging (MMS) and there are no any further visual changes to take effect into the device. The security patch is basically a security improvement to the inner part of the Android operating system. The patch was created by Google itself, to protect the users vital information right after they recently found out the aforementioned (Stagefright) bug. This is exactly the same update that have been also rolled out on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Canadian Galaxy S5 devices.

Technicals details of the G900VVRU2BOG5 5.0 update

Device: Samsung Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900V
Android version: 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
Baseband version: G900VVRU2BOG5
Kernel version: 3.4.0-4782027
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOG5
SE for Android status Enforcing
advanced user's info:
AP: G900VVRU2BOG5
CSC: G900VVZW2BOG5
CP: GG900VVRU2BOG5
Build date: 31 July 2015

Features and Enhancements of the G900VVRU2BOG5 5.0 update

• Device Security improvements to address recent vulnerabilities in picture and video (MMS)

The update is equipped with Android OS Security Fix (Stagefright) and nothing else.  There are no any other noticeable changes to take effect once the update has made, as the update only targets the inner part of the Android operating system. But after taking the update Samsung is ensuring that the Galaxy S5 will then much more secure from the aforementioned security flaws of the Android OS.

The update is now rolling out via Over-The-Air (OTA). The released may be in stages and this simply that it may take several days before it completely reaches to all Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V.  If ever you did not receive the notification message yet, you may manually check the update withing the phone's settings.

Below is the step by step procedure on how you can update your Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V to the officially released build version G900VVRU2BOG5, Android 5.0 Lollipop.

How to Update Samsung Galaxy S5 G900V 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 send out 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-G900V  Settings > System updates > Check for new system update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap System update.
• Tap Check for new system update.

It will automatically telling you that a new update is available. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later. The G900VVRU2BOG5  Android 5.0 update is around 300+ MB in file size while updating via Over-The-Air (OTA) update.

source: Verizon S5 support (pdf)

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Canadian Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 Update version 5.0 G900W8VLU1BOC2, Security Improvements Added

Bell, Rogers, Telus, and the rest of Canadian carrier's Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 gets a new software update that will bump up the build version to G900W8VLU1BOC2.  The update is said to address the recent vulnerabilities in picture and video messaging (MMS). The G900W8VLU1BOC2 is not the Android 5.1.1 update yet but is still based in Android 5.0,  just like the previous update - build version G900W8VLU1BOC1.   The latter only brings the Google's Security Patch to fix the (Stagefright) bug, which is basically a security enhancement to the device OS, so that the users vital information will be protected and safe.

Technicals details of the G900W8VLU1BOC2 5.0 update

Device: Samsung Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900W8
Android version: 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
Baseband version G900W8VLU1BOC2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-4100894
Build number: LRX21T.G900W8VLU1BOC2
SE for Android status Enforcing
advanced user's info:
AP: G900W8VLU1BOC2
CSC: G900W8OYA1BOC2
CP: G900W8VLUIBOC2
Build date: 04 August 2015

Features and Enhancements of the G900W8VLU1BOC2 5.0 update

• Device Security improvements to address recent vulnerabilities in picture and video (MMS)

The update is equipped with Android OS Security Fix (Stagefright) and nothing else.  There are no any other noticeable changes to take effect once the update has made, as the update only targets the inner part of the Android operating system. But after taking the update Samsung is ensuring that the Galaxy S5 will then much more secure from the aforementioned security flaws of the Android OS.

The update is now rolling out via Over-The-Air (OTA) and Kies to all Canadian Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) to which particularly comes from Rogers, Telus, Bell, Wind, Mobilicity, Koodo, Virgin Mobile, Fido, Vidéotron, EastLink and SaskTel. The released may be in stages and this simply means that everyone may not get the update at the same time. If ever you did not received the notification message yet, you may simply tap on your phone's Settings > About device > Software Update > Check for update.

Below is the step by step procedure on how you can update your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 to the officially released build version G900W8VLU1BOC2, Android 5.0 Lollipop.

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 out 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 tell 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 G900W8VLU1BOC2  Android 5.0 update is around 300+ 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 to simply  connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 into the PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instruction.

source: Bell 

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Galaxy S6 SM-G920I 5.1.1 Update version G920IDVU2COGA is Rolling out in India and Saudi Arabia

The Samsung Galaxy S6 has once again received a 5.1.1 update that will bump the build version to G920IDVU2COGA from the previous 5.1.1. G920IDVU2COF8.  This is the second  Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update being released in India's Galaxy S6 owners. While, on the other hand, this the same update that has also  been rolled out in Saudi Arabia but it the first 5.1.1 update we have ever seen released in the country so far.  The update brings the device security enhancements to  fix a certain bug (Stagefright) vulnerabilities and further improvements performance, to which also includes the battery life improvements.

Technical details G920IDVU2COGA 5.1.1 update:

• Model number: SM-G920I
• Android version: 5.0.2
• Baseband version: G920IDVU2COGA
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5499188
• Build number: LMY47X.G920IDVU2COGA

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S6 G920I to Official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Just follow these guide on how to keep your Galaxy S6 in a much safer way while performing a software update.  I also added some useful insights and why you should follow this procedure.

First and foremost make sure to recharge your Galaxy S6 – While performing the software update on Galaxy S6 it may only take just a couple of minutes but sometimes it may take longer. It will depend on how small or large the update size is, but most cases it also affects the speed of your data connection. Slower WiFi data connection may take longer while a stronger data connection is more speedy. A 40% to 50% recharged  battery power is enough, but a fully recharged is way much better. Since we cannot determine how what the exact time we need to consume when initiating the firmware update so we should make sure our device has still enough battery remaining power to avoid any fatal issues. Have you ever heard or encountered those fellas who ended their devices into soft-bricks? A device was just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally, those are what we called soft-bricks. And most probably caused by an inadequate battery power while performing the software update.

Do not forget to back up all of the important data – Even though there are no any data that are going to be deleted right after performing a software update. But what if the software update went wrong, the update unexpectedly fails and then the phone becomes unresponsive and then it forces you to perform a wipe data/factory that basically wipes your phone’s memory storage just to resolve the issue. So you should backup your important files, including contacts, messages, call log, photos, videos, music, and apps. You cannot recover these files if somehow accidentally deleted when the software update goes wrong.

Your Galaxy S6 must still run on the official software version and hasn’t been rooted nor installed with non-official firmware update – Just in case you just need to know that a rooted and a modified Galaxy S6 will not get official software update anymore from Samsung and either to which carrier provider it came from. It will not allow users to install the update as it might harm the device once the update has made. So a rooted and modified Galaxy S6 users usually receives this warning message instead, that says: The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.

Update the Galaxy S6 via Firmware Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge to the latest software version.  This method is what we called Firmware Update  Over-The-Air and so-called as FOTA or simply OTA update. In most often cases, a notification message will directly be sent to you by your network provider and by Samsung itself, telling you that there is a new update that has now available for download.  This approach requires you to prepare a strong WiFi connection,  and so it might happen sometimes that one did not receive any software update notification messages; 1) if and when the device is out of range during the software update roll out  period, 2) Automatic update has been turned off in the device Settings.
However, We can still manually check for the update instead.
Here’s how to do it manually:

• In your Galaxy S6 Home screen tap on Apps.
• Select the Settings gear icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.
• Tap Check for update.

It will then notify you that a new update is available for download. But it also says that “Your device software is up to date“, and there is no software update is yet available for grab. You can simply choose Download and Install now if you do so or else Install later if you want to get the update in later time.

But if ever you might have had received this message while checking software update that says something like “The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.”  This is a warning message that only appears for those devices that have been rooted and installed with modified and unofficial firmware.  So to be able to get the Software OTA update again, you must Unroot your Galaxy S6 first and removed any modification that has been installed on it.

It will then automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet.

Update the Galaxy S6 Thru Samsung Smart Switch

You can use Smart Switch to update your Galaxy S6 software to the latest versions.  It can also be used if the Software Over-The-Air update fails for some reason. The Smart Switch is way similar to the before Samsung Kies that had been used on several devices.


Download Smart Switch for PC

You have to choose the one that is specifically built for computer, depends on what you have either a PC or Mac.  Once you installed Smart Switch, all you need is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920I into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.

1. Run Smart Switch in your computer.

2. Connect the Galaxy S6 into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.

3. Smart Switch will automatically prompt you if the update is available. If it doesn’t respond at all, you may manually navigate through its settings.

4. Click on the “More” button at the right top of Smart Switch. You will then presented an option.  Choose “Preferences”  in the drop-down. You are then presented with two tabs the Backup file and  Software Update.  The backup file allows you to allocate a certain folder where you want your  backup files to be stored. Then on the other hand the Software Update tab is where you can set it to the Latest Software Pre-Download Settings.  Just mark the checkbox where it says  Latest Software Pre-Download.

5. Select the “Backup” button, to safely kept your important data and files such as contacts, messages, call log, videos, music, photos, application and more.  The backup data files will be stored in the  documents folder of your computer. This is a very important steps as it wipes out all of it while performing the software update process. All data will permanently delete and it cannot be recovered, so ensure to create a backup first before it’s too late than sorry.

6. Click on the “More” button again.  Choose “Emergency software recovery and initialization” in the drop-down option.

Choose the “Software Update and Initialization” tab.
Wait for a couple of seconds as it check the current software version of your Galaxy S6 and then check for the latest software update version to initialized.  You may then simply follow the on-screen instructions that ask you to click the “OK” or a “Cancel” button.

Once the Software update initialization started you must not  interrupt the process like unplugging  the data cable connected to the computer nor turning off the device. You must wait until it says “Software update and Initialization are complete”.

Once your Galaxy S6 reboots disconnect it from the computer. Then reconnect it back again.

7. Lastly restore the backup, choose “Restore” button to restore the previously created  backup files.

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900T 5.1.1 Update version G900TUVU1FOG6, brings Advanced messaging & Stagefright fix

T-Mobile is sending out a 5.1.1 update on Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900T) to which brings up the build version to G900TUVU1FOG6. The G900TUVU1FOG6 5.1.1 update contains a new feature such as the Advanced messaging, and a fix to the Swype issues while deleting and typing  letters.

In addition, the update is also a response  to the  circulating Stagefright vulnerabilities. As the update is also equipped with the new Google's security patch,  which is basically an Android OS security enhancement to fix the said Stagefright bug. This is the same thing we have seen on AT&T Galaxy S5 SM-G900A) and Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P) recent software updates.

Technical details:

Device name:  Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900T
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G900TUVU1FOG6
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-5406928
Build Number: LMY47X.G900TUVU1FOG6

New Feature:

• Advanced messaging

Enhancements and Improvements:

• Letters delete or won't type with Swype
• Stagefright fix

According to T-Mobile support, the G900TUVU1FOF6 5.1.1 update is available through Over-The-Air (OTA) update over Wi-Fi or using Samsung Kies or Samsung Smart Switch for PC.  The update file size is 388.75 MB to download  via OTA and around 1.5 GB while updating via Kies or Smart Switch. You may head over to T-Mobile official support page for further details on how to update your Galaxy S5 (Sm-G900T) to G900TUVU1FOG6, Lollipop 5.1.1.

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