OTA update G900FXXS1BPCL on Galaxy S5 SM-G900F, not Android Marshmallow but still Lollipop

While we have been keeping on and tracked down the Galaxy S5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for the last couple months, and yet we have gathered two reported to official updates landed in Latin America  and Korean Galaxy S5 variants.

1. Galaxy S5 Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Finally Released
2. Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build G900MUBU1CPC3 in Latin America

Today,  the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F international version has received another over the air (OTA) update dubbed with software build version G900FXXS1BPCL. This update is not the much Marshmallow update yet, but the monthly security patch update for the month of April 2016. You may have to take a look at the following technical details below:

Model number: SM-G900F
Android version: 5.0
Baseband version: G900FXXU1BOJ1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-5508620
Build number: LRX21T.G900FXXS1BPCL
Android security patch level: 2016-04-02
Build date: March 04, 2016
AP: G900FXXS1BPCL
CP: G900FXXU1BOJ1
CSC: G900FOXA1BOJ1

As you may noticed it is quite similar the previous released build G900FXXS1BPC3. Like as I have said, it only brings the new security patches and there's nothing more any new features. 

Its now hitting the unlocked Galaxy S5 SM-G900F in England as of this time being but might also going to roll out in select countries in Europe these coming couple of days.

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  instructions on how to perform a software update on your Samsung Galaxy S5.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 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 happened 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.

• From the Home screen, touch the Settings icon.
• Touch About device.
• Touch 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.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 Thru Kies / Smart Switch?

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies / Smart Switch for PC. 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 or Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

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Canada's Galaxy S6 Edge+ plus Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update, 1st build G928W8VLU2BPC5

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928W8) has gotten the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update in Canada. The first released build to which were dubbed with build number G928W8VLU2BPC5 are being released over the air. The said update are being pushed by Telus, Bell, and the rest of all major Canadian carriers.  Whilst Rogers devices might going to have a little bit delay but will also surely get it according to their reported released schedule on April 27th.

Technical Details:

• Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
• Model number: SM-G928W8
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Baseband version: G928W8VLU2BPC5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7569052
• Build number: MMB29K.G928W8VLU2BPC5
• Android security patch level: April 01, 2016
• AP: G928W8VLU2BPC5
• CSC: G928W8OYA2BPC5
• CP: G928W8VLU2BPC5

Features:

• OS upgrade – Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• A new vibration pattern concept has been applied
• Settings for the following has been reset: Theme, Email, Icon/Widget

Among other things the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow offers a much fully improved UI. The Doze power management, a redesigned folder and icons, and additional improvements to Apps edge panel are just the features that are quite astonishing.  Along with some performance optimizations, Samsung has also included the latest security patches in the update.

The update weighs at approximately 1271.81 MB to download Over-The-Air. The rolling out are usually released in phases and it may takes some several days before it reaches to all devices, so better check the update manually by going to Settings > About device > Software Update > Check for updates, if you haven’t prompted the availability of  the update yet. You must also ensure that your phone has not been rooted nor modified or otherwise the update may fail and you may not get the update.

[Thank's to Tim]

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Telus, Bell, Canada Galaxy Note5 Receives Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Updates to build N920W8VLU2BPC5

Canadian owners of the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920W8) has started receiving the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update, Today, following Bell's announcement the said Android Marshmallow upgrade dubbed with software version N920W8VLU2BPC5 or MMB29K.N920W8VLU2BPC5 roll out begins via Over-The-Air OTA) update. This is not only happening on Bell's Galaxy Note5 but likewise to Telus as well, to which also pushed the same update.  While the rest of all major Canadian carriers such as Rogers may follow not too long enough but very soon.

Here are the technical details of the said Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build N920W8VLU2BPC5:

• Device: Canada version of the Samsung Galaxy Note5
• Model number: SM-N920W8
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Baseband version: N920W8VLU2BPC5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7569018
  dpi@SWHD4406 #1
  Fri Mar 18 20:22:31 2016
• Build number:
• Android security patch level: April 1, 2016
• AP: N920W8VLU2BPC5
• CSC: N920W8OYA2BPC5
• CP: N920W8VLU2BPC5

Features/Enhancements:

• OS upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• A new vibration pattern concept has been applied
  Settings for the following has been reset: Theme, Email, Icon/Widget
• New app icons and folder designs.
• A new search bar lets you quickly search for apps.

This update weighs at approximately 1277.89MB in file size to download via Over-The-Air.  It is also being held available via Samsung Smart Switch for PC. This update is released to Telus, Bell, Koodo, Videotron, Sasktel, Eastlink, Virgin-mobile. Whilst the rest of Canadian carriers like Rogers, including the factory unlocked version Galaxy Note5 SM-N920W8 might be delayed for a while.

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Verizon Galaxy S6 & S6 edge Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Roll Out Begins, Builds G920VVRU4CPC2 & G925VVRU4CPC2

Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) and the S6 edge (SM-G925V) Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update rolls out has started. According to Verizon's announcement the Galaxy S6 will receive the said Android M update dubbed with software version MMB29K.G920VVRU4CPC2. While the S6 edge on the other hand  will get the software version MMB29K.G925VVRU4CPC2.

The update brings the Doze power management to preserve the battery life, Live broadcast improvements, and the newly improved Edge panel functions for the Galaxy S6 edge. Along with it is the new security patches for the month of March 2016. Noting that Samsung and Google had been imposed the monthly security patch update on newer devices. While the rest are several bug fixes to optimize the device performance.

The update weighs at approximately 1.5 GB in file size to which are being held available via Over-The-Air. The rolls out usually being pushed into stages and may takes several days before it reaches to all devices, so better check the update manually by going to Settings > About device > Software Update > Check for updates, if you haven’t prompted the availability of  this update yet. You must also ensure that your phone has not been rooted nor modified or otherwise the update may fail and you may not get the update.

Verizon Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge+ support pages [1] [2]

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Galaxy S6 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Roundup - March 31, 2016

The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update has finally arrived on Samsung Galaxy S6. The released are eventually still underway on some specific model, region, and carrier at this stage. As the released involves a certification process just to make sure you get the best quality software update as possible. Some may have been delayed for some reasons while others were released in batches. So those who might have not been able to received the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow updates at this moment here's a quick roundup so you can keep an eye out of it.  From here you may also get a good picture of what specific model, country and carriers already received the said Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow upgrades.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow updates

This specific model came a handful of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow releases, but most of the recent ones only involved the monthly Google and Android security patch updates. It only varies from specific region and carrier and some little adjustments that includes bug fixes and improvements to the device performance.

Europe's Unlocked Galaxy S6 Marshmallow Updates

Update build version G920FXXU3DPCA Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPCA Kernel version: 3.10.61-7497559 Date released: 03/16/2016 Update build version G920FXXS3DPB2 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXS3DPB3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7086820 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS3DPB2 Date released: 03/08/2016 Update build version G920FXXS3DPB1 Android version 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXS3DPB1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7025264 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS3DPB1 Date released: 03/08/2016 Update build version G920FXXU3DPBG Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 02-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPB6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7086820 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPBG Date released: 02/26/2016 Update build version G920FXXU3DPAD Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 02-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPAD Kernel version: 3.10.61-7025264 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPAD Date released: 02/23/2016

Europe's carrier branded Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Marshmallow Updates

Vodafone, A1 Update build version G920FXXU3DPBQ Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 02-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPBQ Kernel version: 3.10.61-7025264 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPBQ Date released: 03/04/2016 Update build version G920FXXU3DPB8 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 02-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPB8 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7025264 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPB8 Date released: 02/24/2016 O2 Update build version G920FXXU3DPBN Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 02-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPB6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7086820 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPBN Date released: 03/12/2016 3/Three Network Update build version G920FXXU3DPCP Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPCA Kernel version: 3.10.61-7575641 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPCP Date released: 03/28/2016 Update build version G920FXXU3DPCA Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPCA Kernel version: 3.10.61-7497559 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPCA Date released: 03/28/2016 Update build version G920FXXU3DPB6 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 02-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPB6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7086820 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPB6 Date released: 02/26/2016 Everything Everywhere (EE) Scheduled release is on  April to May 2016. TIM Update build version G920FXXU3DPBI Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 02-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPB6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7086820 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPBI Date released: 03/12/2016 Cosmote, Telering, and T-Mobile Europe Update build version G920FXXU3DPBF Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 02-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPBF Kernel version: 3.10.61-7086820 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPBF Date released: 03/03/2016 Orange Update build version G920FXXU3DPBS Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPC6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7086820 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPBS Date released: 03/29/2016

Southeast Asia Galaxy S6 Marshmallow Updates

Update build version G920FXXU3DPCI Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 04-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPC2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7025264 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPCI Date released: 03/29/2016 Update build version G920FXXU3DPBK Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 02-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPBK Kernel version: 3.10.61-7078815 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPBK Date released: 02/26/2016

Middle East and Africa's Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Marshmallow Updates

Update build version: G920FXXU3DPCM Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 04-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPBT Kernel version: 3.10.61-7169835 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPCM Date released: 03/31/2016 Update build version: G920FXXU3DPC2 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPBT Kernel version: 3.10.61-7169835 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPC2 Date released: 03/13/2016

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I Marshmallow Updates

Here goes Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and select countries in Latin America's Galaxy S6 with model number SM-G920I.

Australia, and New Zealand Under testing stage, while Telus were scheduled to release on April 18, 2016. India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka Update build version G920IDVU3EPCA Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPC3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7315840 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVU3EPCA Release date: 03/30/2016 Update build version G920IDVU3EPC7 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPC2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7315840 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVU3EPC7 Release date: 03/20/2016 Latin America Update build version G920IDVU3EPC6 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPC3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7497785 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVU3EPC6 Release date: 03/25/2016 Saudi Arabia Update build version G920IDVS3EPC1 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPB2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7066121 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPC1 Release date: 03/20/2016 Region: Middle East  Singapore Awaiting, no reports of release date.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920S, SM-G920K, and SM-G920L

For the South Korea's Galaxy S6 SM-G920S, SM-G920K, and SM-G920L models.

Device model number: SM-G920S: Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Baseband version: G920SKSU2DPA9 Kernel version: 3.10.61-G920SKSU2DPA9 Build number: MMB29K.G920SKSU3DPAC Release date: 01/30/2016 Device model number: SM-G920K: Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Baseband version: G920KKKU3DPA0 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7037264 Build number: MMB29K.G920KKKU3DPAD Release date: 01/30/2016 Device model number: SM-G920L: Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Baseband version: G920LKLU3DPA9 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7037264 Build number: MMB29K.G920LKLU3DPB2 Release date: 02/16/2016 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Baseband version: G920LKLU3DPA9 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7037264 Build number: MMB29K.G920LKLU3DPAD Release date: 01/30/2016

Galaxy S6 SM-G9200, SM-G9208, and SM-G9209

Here are the updates of the Galaxy S6 SM-G9200, SM-G9208, and SM-G9209 devices in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Update build version G9200ZHU2DPC6 Device model number: SM-G9200 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G9200ZHU2DPC6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7493322 Build number: MMB29K.G9200ZHU2DPC6 Release date: 03/25/2016 Update build version G9200ZCU2DPC1 Device model number: SM-G9200 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G9200ZCU2DPC1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7270015 Build number: MMB29K.G9200ZCU2DPC1 Release date: 03/17/2016 Update build version G9208ZTU2DPC6 Device model number: SM-G9208 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G9208ZTU2DPC6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7493322 Build number: MMB29K.G9208ZTU2DPC6 Release date: 03/25/2016 Update build version G9209KEU2DPC4 Device model number: SM-G9209 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: 03-01-2016 Baseband version: G9209KEU2DPC4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7542901 Build number: MMB29K.G9209KEU2DPC4 Release date: 03/28/2016

There you have it folks! You may manually check the update from time to time either via Over-The-Air or by using Samsung's Smart Switch for PC if you haven't received the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on your Galaxy S6.

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Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update for Southeast Asia Galaxy S6 and S6Edge, Released builds G920FXXU3DPCI & G925FXXU3DPCN

The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update is now bound to Southeast Asia's Galaxy S6 and S6 edge owners.  Samsung has started to pushed the software build dubbed with build version G920FXXU3DPCI for the Galaxy S6 SM-G920F. While on the other hand, the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925F) will also received the software build version G925FXXU3DPCN. These updates were released in phases and the arrival may extend into a couple of days. Both are now available via Over-The-Air and thru Smart Switch for PC.

Technical details:

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build G920FXXU3DPC2

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: 04-01-2016
• Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPC2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7025264
• Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPCI
• AP: G920FXXU3DPCI
• CP: G920FXXU3DPC2
• CSC: G920FOLB3DPC5
• Build date: 03/16/2016

Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build G925FXXU3DPC3 

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: 04-01-2016
• Baseband version: G925FXXU3DPC3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7025264
• Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU3DPCN
• AP: G925FXXU3DPCN
• CP: G925FXXU3DPC3
• CSC: G925FOLB3DPC5
• Build date: 03/19/2016

Here are the initial changelog details  Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update build G925FXXU3DPAD.

Changelog details:

• OS upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• New enhanced users interface and a lot more.

The Android Marshmallow firmware itself weights at approximately 1300 MB in file size, and it can be downloaded via Over-The-Air (OTA) and thru Smart Switch for PC. Just make sure your Galaxy S6 and S6 edge hasn't been rooted prior to get the update without any errors.

How to Update the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

• Make sure to recharge your phone first.
• Do not forget to backup all of the important data that were stored in the device memory.
• Your Galaxy S6 edge must still run on the official software version and has not been rooted nor installed with non-official firmware.

Update 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 edge’s 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 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  first and removed any modification that has been installed on it.

Update using  a Computer via Smart Switch for PC

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 to do is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S6 on your  computer using the supplied USB  cable.

1. Open Smart Switch in your computer.
2. Connect the Galaxy S6  edge 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 edge.

Once the update has made, you may now check the technical details of the new update, from Home screen  simply touch the Settings gear icon and then tap About device > Software info.

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Galaxy S5 SM-G900M Receiving Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build G900MUBU1CPC3 in Latin America

As the Galaxy S5 already started receiving its Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update in Korea earlier last week.  This week, the Latin American version of the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M) has followed the track and its also receiving its official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update dubbed with software build G900MUBU1CPC3. This comes as earlier than the international Galaxy S5 SM-G900F as we expected. The said update has landed on unbranded Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M) in Trinidad and Tobago, and some select countries in Latin America alone.

Furthermore, as of this moment there are four Galaxy S5 models already have its Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow treatment. These Galaxy S5 models are the SM-G900L, SM-G900K, SM-G900S and then the SM-G900M recently.  All United States variants like AT&T SM-G900A, T-Mobile SM-G900T, Sprint SM-G900P, Verizon SM-G900V, and US Cellular SM-G900R4 hasn't have any Android M so far. Likewise to Canada's Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 and Australia's variant the SM-G900I, including the rest of international models such as the SM-G900F, SM-G900FD, SM-G900FQ, SM-G900H,  SM-G900MD were also awaiting its Android M, until now.

Technical details of Galaxy S5 SM-G900M first Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update:

Model number: SM-G900M
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: 2016-03-01
Baseband version: G900MUBU1CPC3
Kernel version: 3.4.0-7500820
Build number: MMB29M.G900MUBU1CPC3
Build date: 12 March, 2016
AP: G900MUBU1CPC3
CP: G900MUBU1CPC3
CSC: 900MUUB1CPC3



As you may noticed, this Android Marshmallow updates is also equipped with an updated version of Android security patch to which has bumped its level to March 01, 2016.
The new features of the said Android Marshmallow OS are as follows:

Changelog details:

• OS upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• New enhanced users interface and a lot more.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

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 happened 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.

• From the Home screen, touch the Settings icon.
• Touch About device.
• Touch 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.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 Thru Kies / Smart Switch?

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies / Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies/Smart Spwith for PC from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Once you installed Kies or Smart Switch for PC, all you need is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S5  to your PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies or Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

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Sprint Galaxy S6 Edge+ Receives Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build G928PVPU2BPC3

Sprint Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928P) Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update has also started to roll out.  Sprint began sending updates to a couple of weeks ago on the Galaxy S6 SM-G920P and the S6 Edge (SM-G925P), so this update is not so surprising anymore. The update came out is tagged with software build G928PVPU2BPC3 and its recently under in phased release via Over-The-Air (OTA). The Galaxy S6 Edge+ is joining. The Android Marshmallow are similar across devices, so this one is also equipped with an updated TouchWiz, Advanced power saving mode for better battery life , a newly redesigned folder and icons, and a bunch of  new Marshmallow goodies.

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

• Model number: SM-G928P
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: February 01, 2016
• Baseband version: G928PVPU2BPC3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G928PVPU2BPC3
• AP: G928PVPU2BPC3
• CP: G928PVPU2BPC3
• CSC: G928PSPT2BPC3

Changelog details:

• OS upgrade – Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• A new vibration pattern concept has been applied

The update weighs at approximately 1323 MB in file size to which are being held available via Over-The-Air. The rolling out usually takes into several days, so better check the update manually by going to Settings > About device > Software Update > Check for updates, if you haven’t prompted the availability of the this update yet. You must also ensure that your phone has not been rooted or otherwise the update may fail and you may not get the update.

Sprint Galaxy S6 Edge+ support page

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Sprint Galaxy Note5 Gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OTA Update, Release build N920PVPU2BPC3

Sprint has also released the official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Galaxy Note5 (SM-N920P to which came out as release build N920PVPU2BPC3.   It is now live via Over-The-Air as we speak and weighs the download file size  at 1362.41MB. Along with the  Marshmallow OS upgrade is the most recent Google and Android security patch updated to which also bumps up its level  to March 1, 2016. The roll out will be in phases and starts on March 24, 2016 until April 8, 2016, according to Sprint. Below are the technical details along with screenshots from the said Sprint Galaxy Note5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OTA Update.

Technical details of the first official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update:

• Device:  Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5
• Model number: SM-N920P
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: March 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920PVPU2BPC3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7231607
  dpi@SWHD4406 #1
  Fri Mar 4 11:24:54 KST 2016
• Build number: MMB29K.N920PVPU2BPC3
• AP: N920PVPU2BPC3
• CP: N920PVPU2BPC3
• CSC: N920PSPR2BPC3

Changelog details:

Features and or Enhancements

• OS upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• A new vibration pattern has been applied
• New enhanced users interface and a lot more.

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Galaxy S5 Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Finally Released

Yes folks! You heard it right. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update has finally released by Samsung itself.  The first roll out has just started and it's now heading its way to Korea's Galaxy S5 users, those variants dubbed with model number SM-G900S, SM-G900K, and SM-G900L whom were all carrier branded version got it first.   But anyway, this will come for sure for the rest of the Galaxy S5 owners across the globe not very long enough. This exactly the same thing happened to the recent Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge update to which also been bound to Korean users first then followed in Europe in a month after.

In addition, Samsung has focused on user experience and the device performance in the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update.  You may not find any additional applications in the update but offers more on device performance, usability and stability.  It offers a much more consistent and well-optimized users interface (UI). And the very first thing you'll notice is the new designed icon.

Here are the technical details of the three Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update to which has just released in South Korea alone.

Galaxy S5 SM-G900S Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update:

Model number: SM-G900S
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Baseband version: G900SKSU1CPB6
Kernel version: 3.4.0-7339726
Build number: MMB29M.G900SKSU1CPB9
Android security patch level: 2016-03-01
Build date: 25 February, 2016
AP: G900SKSU1CPB9
CP: G900SKSU1CPB6
CSC:

Galaxy S5 SM-G900K Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update:

Model number: SM-G900K
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Baseband version: G900KKTU1CPC1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-7339726
Build number: MMB29M.G900KKTU1CPC2
Android security patch level: 2016-03-01
Build date: 03 March, 2016
AP: G900KKTU1CPC2
CP: G900KKTU1CPC1
CSC: G900KKTC1CPC2

Galaxy S5 SM-G900L Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update:

Model number: SM-G900L
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Baseband version: G900LKLU1CPC1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-7339726
Build number: MMB29M.G900LKLU1CPC3
Android security patch level: 2016-03-01
Build date: 25 February, 2016
AP: G900LKLU1CPC3
CP: G900LKLU1CPC1
CSC: G900LLUC1CPC3

Changelog details:

• OS upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• New enhanced users interface and a lot more.

Again, this released is initially available to Galaxy S5 users in South Korea. As I said earlier, Samsung will surely release this much awaited Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to the rest of Galaxy S5 variants any time soon.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

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 happened 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.

• From the Home screen, touch the Settings icon.
• Touch About device.
• Touch 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.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 Thru Kies / Smart Switch?

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies / Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies/Smart Spwith for PC from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Once you installed Kies or Smart Switch for PC, all you need is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S5  to your PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies or Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

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US Cellular Galaxy Note5 Gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update, comes to with build N920R4TYU2BPB6

US Cellular is now the second US carrier that have had also released its Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Samsung Galaxy Note5 (SM-N920R4), this is next to Verizon Galaxy Note5 update few weeks earlier.   The first Android M comes with build number N920R4TYU2BPB6 is recently launched via Over-The-Air following Samsung US announcements.

Technical details:

• Device:  US Cellular Samsung Galaxy Note5
• Model number: SM-N920R4
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920R4TYU2BPB6
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7231607
• Build number: MMB29K.N920R4TYU2BPB6
• AP: N920R4TYU2BPB6
• CP: N920R4TYU2BPB6
• CSC: N920R4USC2BPB6

Changes details:

Features and or Enhancements

• OS upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power savin mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• New app icons and folder designs.
• A new search bar lets you quickly search for apps.

This update is being held available via Over-The-Air OTA update and through Verizon’s Software Upgrade Assistant.

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Galaxy S6 SM-G920I & S6 Edge SM-G925I Gets Its Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update

The Galaxy S6 SM-G920I and S6 Edge SM-G925I Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update has finally arrived. The first Galaxy S6 SM-G920I Android Marshmallow released build is dubbed as G920IDVU3EPC5, while on the other hand the Galaxy  S6 Edge SM-G925I received the build number G925IDVU3EPC5. The said updates were only bound to India's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge users as of this time being, but might as well soon arrives in Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America. Along with the Marshmallow update is the updated version of Android Security Patch level to March 01, 2016, emphasizing that the two updates are still freshly baked.

Technical details of the first official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update:

• Device:  Samsung Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920I
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPC3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7315840
  dpi@SWDD6114 #1
• Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVU3EPC7
• Android security patch level: 01 March 2016
• AP: G920IDVU3EPC7
• CP: G920IDVU3EPC3
• CSC: G920IODD3EPC1

• Device:  Galaxy S6 Edge
• Model number: SM-G925I
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPC3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7315840
  dpi@SWDD6114 #1
• Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVU3EPC5
• Android security patch level: 01 March 2016
• AP: G925IDVU3EPC5
• CP: G925IDVU3EPC3
• CSC: G925IODD3EPC1

Here are the initial changelog details of what are new features and or enhancements found in the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update.

Changelog details:

• OS upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• New enhanced users interface and a lot more.

Furthermore, you may notice that  the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow offers a much more consistent and well-optimized users interface (UI) as Samsung has focused on user experience and the device performance, instead of adding more applications. You can expect a lightning fast response time speed and less lagging while opening dialer, camera, apps and switching two applications at a time.

Again, the roll out began in India, this is the first build yet, so there is nothing to rush in. As I said earlier, it will surely continue to roll out to other countries any time soon. The Android Marshmallow firmware itself weights at around 2 GB in file size, and it can be downloaded via Over-The-Air (OTA) and thru Smart Switch for PC.

How to Update the Galaxy S6  to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

• Make sure to recharge your phone first.
• Do not forget to backup all of the important data that were stored in the device memory.
• Your Galaxy S6 must still run on the official software version and has not been rooted nor installed with non-official firmware.

Updating 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 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  first and removed any modification that has been installed on it.

Update the Galaxy S6 using  a Computer via Smart Switch for PC

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 to do is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S6 on your  computer using the supplied USB  cable.

1. Open 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.

Once the update is made, you may now check the technical details of the new update, from Home screen  simply touch the Settings gear icon and then tap About device.

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Galaxy S5 SM-G900F & SM-G900H Receives Security Patch Update build to G900FXXS1BPC3 and G900HXXS1BPC4

Both of the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F (Snapdragon)  and  the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H (Exynos) variants has received another monthly  security patch OTA update to which has bumped up its security level to March 01, 2016.  Unfortunately, this update is not the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow yet, but still in Android 5.0 Lollipop base. The update came out as build G900FXXS1BPC3 for the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F. While the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H also gets another build dubbed as G900HXXS1BPC4.

In addition, as you may noticed seeing at the build numbers it self, it changes to letter "S" instead of the usual "U" series.  This might be simply means that  the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update is getting closer within these couple of days. So let ourselves just hold on for while and wait until the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow's release. In fact, it has been out there and confirmed that Samsung has been working about it.

Here goes the technical details of the Android security patch update for the month of March 2016.
This can be viewed in Settings > About device, right after the installation of  the update.

Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Update:

Model number: SM-G900F
Android version: 5.0
Baseband version: G900FXXU1BOJ1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-5508620
Build number: LRX21T.G900FXXS1BPC3
Android security patch level: 2016-03-01
Build date: March 04, 2016
AP: G900FXXS1BPC3
CP: G900FXXU1BOJ1
CSC: G900FOXA1BOJ1

Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update:

Device: Samsung Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900H
Android version: 5.0
Baseband version: G900HXXU1BOL2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-5852541
Build number: LRX21T.G900FXXS1BPC4
Android security patch level: 2016-03-01
Build date: March 07, 2016
AP: G900FXXS1BPC4
CP: G900FXXU1BOL2
CSC: G900HOJV1BOL1

Both of this update were released on both unlocked and carrier locked Galaxy S5 in Europe and Middle East region.

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  instructions on how to perform a software update on your Samsung Galaxy S5.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 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 happened 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.

• From the Home screen, touch the Settings icon.
• Touch About device.
• Touch 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.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 Thru Kies / Smart Switch?

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies / Smart Switch for PC. 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 or Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

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Galaxy S5 SM-G900I Gets Android Security Patch Update to build G900IDDS1BPC1

An update build G900IDDS1BPC1 which has rolled out for the Galaxy S5 SM-G900I in India. Unfortunately, the G900IDDS1BPC1 is still base in Android 5.0 Lollipop and not the much awaited Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, according to the technical details itself. The update to which now said  includes the monthly security patch update to which has bumped up the Android security patch level dated as of March 01, 2016. The said update were heading its way on both unlocked and carrier locked Galaxy S5 SM-G900I users in India alone.

Furthermore, while taking a closer look at the technical details of the update build G900IDDS1BPC1 itself, it has an updated kernel version compared to the previously released build G900IDDU1BOJ2. However the baseband version has stayed the same to the former.  It may just like a minor software update, but it might have some global bug fixes, device stability and improvements included in it.

Here are the technical  details of G900IDDS1BPC1 update:

• Android version: 5.0
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-6786792
• Baseband version: G900IDDU1BOA1
• Build number: LRX21T.G900IDDS1BPC1
• Android security patch level: 01 March 2016
• AP: G900IDDS1BPC1
• CP: G900IDDU1BOA1
• CSC: G900IODD1BOJ2

• Android version: 5.0
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-6016620
• Baseband version: G900IDDU1BOA1
• Build number: LRX21T.G900IDVU1BOJ2
• AP: G900IDVU1BOJ2
• CP: G900IDDU1BOA1
• CSC: G900IODD1BOJ2

The G900IDDS1BPC1 is the now the third Android 5.0 Lollipop update that have been officially released in India's Galaxy S5 SM-G900I owners. So better check the update if you did not received the notification message yet.

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.

Ensure that your Galaxy S5 should still runs on the official Lollipop released build version and hasn’t been rooted – 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.

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 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 G900IDVU1BOE1 Android 5.0 update is around 916 MB in file size while updating via OTA.

Update Thru Kies / Smart Switch for PC

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies or Smart Switch for PC. 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 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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Sprint Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build G920PVPU3CPB6 & G925PVPU3CPB6

Sprint Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) and Galaxy  S6 Edge  (SM-G925P) has finally receives it Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update. This is the first Android M has to roll out in the U.S.A. alone, and it's Sprint who made the first move among all other major carriers in the United states. The Galaxy S6 first Android Marshmallow is dubbed with build number G920PVPU3CPB6 , while on the other hand the Galaxy S6 edge got the build G925PVPU3CPB6. Both updates were officially held available via Over-The-Air.

Here's what the technical details says about the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update:

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6

• Model number: SM-G920P
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: February 01, 2016
• Baseband version: G920PVPU3CPB6
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7280193
  dpi@SWHD74707 #1
  Thu Feb  18 18:47:56 KST 2016
• Build number: MMB29K.G920PVPU3CPB6
• AP: G920PVPU3CPB6
• CP: G920PVPU3CPB6
• CSC: G920PSPT3CPB6

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

• Model number: SM-G925P
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: February 01, 2016
• Baseband version: G925PVPU3CPB6
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7280193
• Build number: MMB29K.G925PVPU3CPB6
• AP: G925PVPU3CPB6
• CP: G925PVPU3CPB6
• CSC: G925PSPT3CPB6

Changelog details:

• OS upgrade - Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• A new vibration pattern concept has been applied

The update weighs at approximately 1.2 GB in file size to which are being held available via Over-The-Air. The rolling out usually takes into several days, so better check the update manually by going to Settings > About device > Software Update > Check for updates, if you haven’t prompted the availability of the this update yet. You must also ensure that your phone has not been rooted or otherwise the update may fail and you may not get the update.

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Europe's Unlocked Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge Gets Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update builds G920FXXU3DPBG & G925FXXU3DPBG

The rest of the unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) and Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) has also started getting its official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow updates in Europe.  Samsung has yet released another round of Android Marshmallow firmware updates to which comes with build number G920FXXU3DPBG for the regular Galaxy S6, while the Galaxy S6 Edge were also dubbed as build number G925FXXU3DPBG.  It has been gradually rolling out in most southern and northern part of European countries.  Both firmware were identical to the first Galaxy S6 released build G920FXXU3DPAD and the S6 edge update build G925FXXU3DPAD, but it might comes with a bit more improvements since the "kernel" version has also gotten some little adjustment compared to the previous ones.

Here are the technical details for the Galaxy S6;

• Device:  Samsung Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920F
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPB6
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7086820
• Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPBG
• AP: G920FXXU3DPBG
• CP: G920FXXU3DPB6
• CSC: G920FOXX3DPB2
• Build date: 16 February 2016

This one also what it says in Galaxy S6 edge update:

• Device:  Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
• Model number: SM-G925F
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Baseband version: G925FXXU3DPB6
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7086820
• Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU3DPBG
• AP: G925FXXU3DPBG
• CP: G925FXXU3DPB6
• CSC: G925FBTU3DPB1
• Build date: 16 February 2016

Both Android Marshmallow update were available either via Over-The-Air OTA and thru Smart Switch for PC.  These are recently but initially rolled out in European countries such as the following:

• Armenia
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Hungary
• Italy
• Romania
• Russia
• Poland
• Serbia
• Spain
• Slovenia
• The Netherlands
• Luxembourg
• United Kingdom (S6 edge only)
• Ukraine
• Uzbekistan
• Baltic States and the rest of Southeast Europe

Below are the new features and other enhancements found in the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update.

Changelog details:

• OS upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• New enhanced users interface and a lot more.

How to Update the Galaxy S6 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

• Make sure to recharge your phone first.
• Do not forget to backup all of the important data that were stored in the device memory.
• Your Galaxy S6 must still run on the official software version and has not been rooted nor installed with non-official firmware.

Updating 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 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  first and removed any modification that has been installed on it.

Update the Galaxy S6 using  a Computer via Smart Switch for PC

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 to do is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S6 on your  computer using the supplied USB  cable.

1. Open 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.

Once the update is made, you may now check the technical details of the new update, from Home screen  simply touch the Settings gear icon and then tap About device.

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Verizon Galaxy Note5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update, 1st Released build N920VVRU2BPB2

Verizon has unleash the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Samsung Galaxy Note5 (SM-N920V).  The latter is also the first major carrier that had just brings the Android M in the US alone.  The first build dubbed with build number N920VVRU2BPB2 is hitting Over-The-Air (OTA)  beginning March 4, 2016.   Along with the said Marshmallow update is the latest security patches and also provides the Wi-Fi Calling for HD Voice support and improvements to the Live Broadcast .

Technical details:

• Device:  Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5
• Model number: SM-N920V
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920VVRU2BPB2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
  dpi@SWHE9608 #1
  Sat Feb 13 13:29:24 KST 2016
• Build number: MMB29K.N920VVRU2BPB2
• AP: N920VVRU2BPB2
• CP: N920VVRU2BPB2
• CSC: N920VVZW2BPB2

Changes details:

Features and or Enhancements

• OS upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
• Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
• Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
• Advanced power savin mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• New app icons and folder designs.
• A new search bar lets you quickly search for apps.

This update is being held available via Over-The-Air OTA update and through Verizon’s Software Upgrade Assistant.

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

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a strong Wi-Fi network to avoid high data charges. Ensure that your device battery is fully charged before performing the software update.

From the device Home screen, simply touch Apps.
Touch the Settings (gear icon).
Touch the System tab.
Touch About device.
Touch Software update.
Touch Check for updates. It will then prompts you to the new software update.
Lastly, touch the Install button, then OK.

Support pages: [1][2]

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Verizon Galaxy S5 update build G900VVRU2BPB1 Android 5.0, Not Marshmallow Yet

Verizon has once again released another Android 5.0 Lollipop for the Samsung Galaxy S5  (SM-G900V). The update is dubbed with build number G900VVRU2BPB1 to which it isn't the much awaited Android 6.0.1  Marshmallow update yet so far. While according to Verizon and Samsung technical support pages, the said update build G900VVRU2BPB1 is just another round of the Android OS security enhancements to which is the same thing that has been released for the past consecutive months.  It basically brings another security patches onto the device to get rid of the aforementioned Android OS vulnerabilities.

Here are the technical details of the said update build G900VVRU2BPB1 Android 5.0 Lollipop:

Technicals details of the G900VVRU2BOG5 5.0 update

Device: Samsung Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900V
Android security patch level: 02-01-2016
Baseband version: G900VVRU2BOG5
Kernel version: 3.4.0-4782027
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOG5
SE for Android status Enforcing
advanced user’s info:
AP: G900VVRU2BPB1
CSC: G900VVZW2BPB1
CP: G900VVRU2BPB1
Build date: 18 February 2016
Date released : 01 March 2016

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 Galaxy S5 Update support page

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