T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge+ Getting September Security Patch Update G928TUVS4DPH2

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928T)  is getting the Android security patch for that covers the September fixes. This is the earliest September Security Patch update we've got so far among all of the rest the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and S6 edge+ variants not only in the United States but all over the world.  Noting that T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ skipped the August Security patch update last month, so this security maintenance release covers both August and September patches.

The Over-The-Air OTA update came out as build version G928TUVS4DPH2 and weighs at only 77 MB in size.

Technical Details: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Firmware build G928TUVS4DPH2

• Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
• Model number: SM-G928T
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G928TUVS4DPH2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8479853
• Build number: MMB29K.G928TUVS4DPH2
• AP: G928TUVS4DPH2
• CSC: G925TTMB4DPH2
• CP: G928TUVS4DPH2

Main Improvements:

• August and September security maintenance release

So those who did not received the update’s notification message yet, you folks might better check the update manually either via Over-The Air update and or thru Samsung Smart Switch for PC.

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

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy 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 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+ 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 edge first, and or removed any modification that has been installed in it.

Update the Galaxy S6 edge+ using 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 edge+ 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+ .

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T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 September Security Patch Update N920TUVS4DPH2

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 will start to receive the September security patch update starting today until the next couple of days.  The update will bump up the Android Marshmallow OS to build version  N920TUVS4DPH2 from previous build N920TUVU3DPG1.  Noting that the latter haven't received the security patch update last month, so this update covers both August and September months security patches.

The size of this update weighs at around 67 MB in size. So you cannot expect any major changes or either new features from the said update considering  that this update is too small.

Features/Enhancements: 

• Security update

Technical Details:

• Device name Galaxy Note5 (T-Mobile U.S.A.)
• Model number: SM-N920T
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: August 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920TUVS4DPH2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8479853
  dpi@SWHC3620 #1
  Mon Aug 29 20:17:31  2016
• Build number: MMB29K.N920TUVS4DPH2

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Sprint Galaxy S5 Update G900PVPU3CPH3 Android Security Patch for August

There is a new update for Sprint Galaxy S5 has arrived today. The update initial changelog details says it's an Android security enhancements, so it is considerably just a security patch update for the month of August. The latter came out as build version G900PVPU3CPH3 via Over-The-Air OTA update and weighs at approximately 60MB in size to download. So better check the update manually if it happens that you still owns the Sprint Galaxy S5 with model number SM-G900P.

In addition, if you are very aware and or even not familiar of the recent Android vulnerabilities, this update plays very important part.
According to Android Security Bulletin, the August security patch package addresses 55 Google and 8 Samsung vulnerabilities and exposures. But so far, there are no reported incidents of exploitation and abuse from the said vulnerabilities. If you update device from time to time, it will just keep your personal data and files stored in the device more secure.

Technical details of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow – update build G900PVPU3CPH3

• Model number: SM-G900P


• Android security patch level: August 1, 2016


• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)


• Baseband version: G900PVPU3CPH3


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9011736


• Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPU3CPH3

Primary Features and/or Enhancements:

• August Android Security Patch Level

The G900PVPU3CPH3 OTA update weighs at  approximately 60 MB to download via  Over-The-Air (OTA)  and or by using Kies or Smart Switch for PC. This  update is at its phased released, and  it may take into several days to completely arrive on all Galaxy S5 owners. Yet,  if you haven’t received the notification message, you may manually check the update from time to time until it tells you that the new update is available for grab. Simply just tap on your Galaxy S5  Settings > About device > Software update > Check for update.

Also, keep in mind that you can only get the new update if your device has not been rooted and or currently running on a modified firmware.  You must unroot your device first before taking an OTA update so your device may not get into any issues.

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Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Gets Battery Improvements and New Security Patch September Update

If you're a Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 edge users, you may already or should received an update today. Sprint has rolled out an update
to these device which bumps up to build version G920PVPU3CPG3 (for Galaxy S6) and G925PVPU3CPG3 (for the Galaxy S6 edge. It's only a minor OTA update but is says it improves the battery life performance and the new security update for this month.

Here are are firmware build details to which can be viewed in the device Settings > About Device.

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: August 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G920PVPU3CPG3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7280193
• Build number: MMB29K.G920PVPU3CPG3

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925P

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: August 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G925PVPU3CPG3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7280193
• Build number: MMB29K.G925PVPU3CPG3

Main Features:

• Improved Battery life performance
• Android Security Updates
• Bug Fixes

However, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928P) users might also get the same treatment these couple of days.

The update is officially live via Over-The-Air (OTA) and it weighs at approximately 50  MB in file size.  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 successfully get the update.

source: Sprint S6, S6 Edge

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Galaxy S5 SM-G900H September Security Patch Update G900HXXU1CPH5

Samsung has been continually rolled out the monthly Android security maintenance update for the Galaxy S5. This time the "Exynos" version of the Galaxy S5 (the SM-G900H) has gotten its September security patch update.  This update will move up the said device current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS of to build version  G900HXXU1CPH5.  However, the update is initially released in India at this time being, but might as well also available in other countries very soon.

Here are the technical details of  the said update build version G900HXXU1CPH5 to which can be viewed via Settings > About device.

•  Device: Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android Security Patch level: Septmeber 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPCA
• Kernel version: 3.10.9-7760371
• Build number: MMB29K.G900HXXU1CPH5

This update will replace the previously released build version G900HXXU1CPE6 way back in May. Below, is the step-by-step guide on how to get the Marshmallow September security patch update for your Galaxy S5 SM-G900H device.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow?

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 an official or factory firmware and hasn’t been rooted nor modified – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there are some 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.

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-G900H Settings >About Device > 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-G900H and other Samsung devices running with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS .  Once you installed Kies / Smart Switch, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 into your PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies or Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

For those who have a rooted Galaxy S5, you folks might need to download the G900HXXU1CPH5 stock firmware itself, as you may no longer get the Over The air update as long as your device has been modified – Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Firmware.  So the only way to upgrade your phone to Marshmallow is to manually install the official Android 6.0.1 Marsmallow firmware itself. This process will completely unroot and remove any modification in your Galaxy S5 phone and restores it back to its official or factory default firmware.

[Thank’s to Meagan]

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Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ August Security Patch Update Roundup

The Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge plus is now awaiting for the upcoming Android 7.0 Nougat updates that will sooner arrive. Samsung have never been missed-out to released the monthly security updates for the said devices. Whilst September is already here, and so does the Android Security Patch Update for the month of August  have had been rolled out on various Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and S6 edge+ devices across the globe since last week.

Those who might been looking for the build version of these updates, you folks might check the following details below if your device already receive it in the first place.

United States Galaxy S6, S6 edge Updates

Updated - September 20, 2016 - AT&T Galaxy S6, and S6 Edge added!

AT&T Galaxy S6, and S6 Edge

Galaxy S6 SM-G920A	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925A
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920AUCS5DPI1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8851614 Build number: MMB29K.G920AUCS5DPI1	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925AUCS5DPI1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8851614 Build number: MMB29K.G925AUCS5DPI1

U.S. Samsung Galaxy S6 Factory Unlocked version

Galaxy S6 SM-G920T

Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920TUES4EPH2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7610624 Build number: MMB29K.G920TUES4DPH2

Sprint Galaxy S6, and S6 Edge

Galaxy S6 SM-G920P	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925P
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920PVPU3CPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8273934 Build number: MMB29K.G920PVPU3CPG3	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925PVPU3CPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8273934 Build number: MMB29K.G925PVPU3CPG3

T-Mobile Galaxy S6, and S6 Edge

Galaxy S6 SM-G920T	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925T
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920TUVS4EPH2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8273934 Build number: MMB29K.G920TUVS4EPH2	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925TUVS4EPH2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8273934 Build number: MMB29K.G925TUVS4EPH2

Verizon Galaxy S6, and S6 Edge

Galaxy S6 SM-G920V	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925V
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920VVRU4CPH1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8352520 Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRU4CPH1	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925VVRU4CPH1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8352520 Build number: MMB29K.G925VVRU4CPH1

Metro PCS Galaxy S6

Galaxy S6 SM-G920T1

Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920T1UVS4EPH3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7610624 Build number: MMB29K.G920T1UVS4EPH3

International Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

Europe Update:

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPGW Kernel version: 3.10.61-8821257 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPGW	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPGW Kernel version: 3.10.61-8821257 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPGW
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPHF Kernel version: 3.10.61-8273934 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPHF	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPHF Kernel version: 3.10.61-8273934 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPHF
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPFY Kernel version: 3.10.61-8826787 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPH7	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPFY Kernel version: 3.10.61-8826787 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPH7

Europe's Carrier Updates:

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F	Carrier
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPG2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8734643 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPHB	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPG2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8734643 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPHB	Vodafone, Si.Mobil, A1, Vipnet,
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8898748 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPHA	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8898748 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPHA	3
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8125258 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPH9	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8125258 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPH9	Play
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPGW Kernel version: 3.10.61-8273934 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPH2	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPGW Kernel version: 3.10.61-8273934 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPH2	O2, T-Mobile

Africa, and Middle East Galaxy S6, and S6 Edge Update

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7169835 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPH8	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXS4DPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7169835 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPH8

Southeast Asia Galaxy S6, S6 edge update

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPFV Kernel version: 3.10.61-8326249 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPHI	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPGH Kernel version: 3.10.61-8326249 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPHI

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I and S6 Edge SM-G925I Updates

Australia:

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925I
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPGE Kernel version: 3.10.61-8829014 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVU3EPGG	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPGE Kernel version: 3.10.61-8829014 Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVU3EPGG

Latin America:

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925I
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPH3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8980404 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVU3EPH9	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPH3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8980404 Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVU3EPH9

Middle East:

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925I
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPF3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8324534 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPH3	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPF3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8324534 Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPH3

Asia:

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I	Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925I
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPG1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7315840 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPH2	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPG1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7315840 Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPH2

Below are the updates for the Galaxy S6 Edge+ to which got some several movements on some countries that have missed the previous security updates in July. So some of these released, may already includes the July 'til August security patches.

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F Updates

Galaxy S6 SM-G928T	Country/Network
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928FXXU2BPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7980311 Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXU2BPH5	O2
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928FXXU2BPE6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7980311 Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXS2BPH3	Switzerland, Luxembourg (unlocked version)
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928FXXU2BPF1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7080791 Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXS2BPH2	Vodafone Europe, Nordic Countries
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928FXXU2BPE6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7980311 Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXS2BPH1	Released to majority of Europe's Unlocked Galaxy S6 edge+
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928FXXU2BPE6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7980311 Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXU2BPG4	Exclusive release to EE Galaxy S6 edge+ in UK.

Australia's Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928I Update

Australia's Galaxy S6 edge+ have missed the security update in June and July, but surprisingly the new update came around for the month of August instead, to which already includes the previous months fixes.

Unlocked/SIM-Free version	Telstra
Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928IDVU2BPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8848699 Build number: MMB29K.G928IDVU2BPG3	Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928IDVU2BPE2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7417499 Build number: MMB29K.G928IDVS2BPH1

Well, there you have it folks! Just let us know if you haven't receive the said update above on your Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+ .

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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 Update N920VVRU2BPG5 Adds Advanced Calling and new Galaxy features

If you're Galaxy Note 5 is from Verizon then you might have also received an update today. The update is said to which will now enables the Advanced Calling support, and also brings the new Galaxy features that will also support the Barcode Beaming, and a new ways  for images and file sharing. However, the update removed the Amazon Music app, but the said app can be installed manually by the user itself thru Google Play store.

Changelog details:

Features and or Enhancements

• Advanced Calling
• New Galaxy features:  Barcode Beaming, share images and files.
• Removed Amazon Music

Technical details:

• Device:  Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5
• Model number: SM-N920V
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Baseband version: N920VVRU2BPG5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.N920VVRU2BPG5

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

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AT&T Galaxy S5 Active Update G870AUCU2DPH2 It's official Android Marshmallow Too!

Following the Marshmallow update on AT&T Galaxy S5, the AT&T Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) isn't left behind and are now also started getting its Android Marshmallow update. The Galaxy S5 Active Marshmallow update brings very similar to the Galaxy S5. Nonetheless, only the firmware build version is different. The via Over-The-Air update came out as build version G870AUCU2DPH2 and are now heading its way to arrive on all AT&T Galaxy S5 users.

In addition, the update will not only bring the Marshmallow goodies, but it is also equipped with the August security patch. There were also some new features to which only AT&T subscribers to enjoy with, such as the Wi-FI Calling and Video Calling support for the device.

Technical details of the Update build G870AUCU2DPH2

• Device: AT&T Galaxy S5 active
• Model number: SM-G870A
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android Security Patch Level (SPL): August 1, 2016
• Baseband Version: G870AUCU2DPH2
• Kernel Version: 3.18.20-8737252
  dpi@SWDD5606 #1 SMP PREEMPT
  Mon Aug 8 13:14:36 KST 2016
• Build Number: MMB29M.G870AUCU2DPH2

New Features:

• Android OS 6.0 (Marshmallow)
• Wi-Fi Calling
• Video Calling
• Android device security enhancements

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow?

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 an official or factory firmware and hasn’t been rooted nor modified – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there are some certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900T may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

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-G900T Settings >About Device > 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-G900T and other Samsung devices running with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS .  Once you installed Kies / Smart Switch, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 into your PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies or Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

[Thank’s to Monica]

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AT&T Galaxy S5 Update G900AUCU4DPH2 Official Android Marshmallow

AT&T carrier has finally started to roll out the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on  Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A). The said Android marshmallow upgrade came out  as build version G900AUCU4DPH2. This is the final and official release build hence some of AT&T's Galaxy S5 users who participated the beta program already began receiving several Marshmallow update since May 2016. During the Beta test period there are almost 3 updates have been deployed, these are the build version  G900AUCU4DPE3 (released on May),  build version G900AUCU4DPF3 (on June), and the build version G900AUCU4DPG3 to which just released last month.

To those who haven't seen how's the Android Marshmallow update behave in our Galaxy S5, well  I'll just say it's pretty awesome. Though there are some doubts that the update might causes something like battery draining problem. The battery life performance is not one of the biggest concern since the the update itself contains the new power saving mode. This new feature will allow users to control some Apps running in the background to increase the battery life performance.   Aside to it, there are also several other new features, as well as noticeable changes to the UI design.

So better check the update for yourself,. Below are the technical details of the said Android marshmallow update  on AT&T Galaxy S5.

Technical details of the update build G900AUCU4DPH2

• Device: AT&T Galaxy S5
• Model number: SM-G900A
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: August 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G900AUCU4DPH2
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-8903521
  dpi@SWHD4408 #1
  Wed Aug 3 20:18:15 KST 2016
• Build Number: MMB29M.G900AUCU4DPH2

Features/Enhancements:

• Android OS 6.0.1 Marshmallow Upgrade
• Wi-Fi Calling
• Video Calling
• August security patches

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow?

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 an official or factory firmware and hasn’t been rooted nor modified – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there are some certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900T may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

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-G900T Settings >About Device > 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-G900T and other Samsung devices running with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS .  Once you installed Kies / Smart Switch, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 into your PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies or Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

[Thank’s to Bill]

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 August Security Patch Update N920AUCS3BPH4

AT&T Galaxy Note 5  has started getting the August Security patch update.  It's just a small OTA update and nothing any major changes, but it carries the new Google and Samsung security patches for both Android and Samsung vulnerabilities.  It comes as build version N920AUCS3BPH4 and weighs at just around 33.5 MB in size. Like I said it's one of the smallest OTA update I ever seen.

What's New:
- Android device security updates

Release build version:

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android Security Patch Level (SPL): August 1, 2016
• Baseband Version: N920AUCS3BPH4
• Kernel Version: 3.10.61-7563702 dpi@SWDD6919 #1 Wed Aug 10 12:41:02 KST 2016
• Build Number: MMB29K. N920AUCS3BPH4

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July Security Patch Update for Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ Roundup

Samsung has once again released the new Android update for Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and the S6 edge+. This recent updates were part of the monthly security patch update to get rid of now recently known Android vulnerabilities.  This time around we gathered around the July's security patch update to which has now replaces the last June's released builds. Here are the list of each official software updates on all Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 edge, and S6 edge + (plus) specific models around the world.

Some of this update were initially released in late July, but in most cases the update came around in between from  first to the second week of August.

United States Updates

The factory unlock version of the Galaxy S6 has gotten the first July security patch update in United States alone.  This specific variant  is the Galaxy S6 SM-G920T to which identical to the T-Mobile's variant.

Galaxy S6 Factory Unlocked version SM-G920T

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1 , 2016
• Baseband version: G920TUEU4DPG2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7610624
• Build number: MMB29K.G920TUEU4DPG2

For the U.S major carrier,  first in the row is the AT&T's update to which officially rolled out on July 19, 2016. The update brings nothing more but the July's security patch and was also stated as  device security improvements. Below are the technical details on each specific devices.

AT&T Galaxy S6 SM-G920A

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1 , 2016
• Baseband version: G920AUCS4CPG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7368506
• Build number: MMB29K.G920AUCS4CPG1

AT&T Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925A

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1 , 2016
• Baseband version: G920AUCS4CPG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7368506
• Build number: MMB29K.G920AUCS4CPG1

AT&T Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G928A

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1 , 2016
• Baseband version: G928AUCS2BPG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7563702
• Build number: MMB29K.G928AUCS2BPG1

Then a week thereafter Sprint has also began to dispatched  the July Security update to their own Galaxy S6,  S6 edge, and S6 edge+ models. Here are the recent builds of each updates.

Sprint Galaxy S6 SM-G920P

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1 , 2016
• Baseband version: G920PVPS3CPG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8348619
• Build number: MMB29K.G920PVPS3CPG1

Sprint Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925P

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1 , 2016
• Baseband version: G925PVPS3CPG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8348619
• Build number: MMB29K.G925PVPS3CPG1

Sprint Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G928P

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1 , 2016
• Baseband version: G928AUCS2BPG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8463602
• Build number: MMB29K.G928PVPU2BPG1

On the other hand, T-Mobile hasn't released the July's update for their Galaxy S6 and S6 edge for unknown reasons.  But they actually did an update on their Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928T) way back in July 13. It is quite too early to the other U.S. major carrier.

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G928T

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1 , 2016
• Baseband version: G928TUVU3DPG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8463602
• Build number: MMB29K.G928TUVU3DPG1

However, Verizon did not responds for the July security patch and that's a different story.

Canada's Updates

Some select major carriers in Canada like Bell and Telus have released the July Security patch update.
While some carrier like Rogers hasn't distributed the said update yet. Noting all Canadian OS updates are exactly the same. The carrier allocation is determined based on CSC codes.

Canada's Galaxy S6 SM-G920W8

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1 , 2016
• Baseband version: G920W8VLU4CPG2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8676554
• Build number: MMB29K.G920W8VLU4CPG2

Canada's Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925W8

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1 , 2016
• Baseband version: G925W8VLU4CPG2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8676554
• Build number: MMB29K.G925W8VLU4CPG2

Europe's Updates

Released builds for the Factory Unlocked or Unbranded version:

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F	Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F
MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG2	MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPG2
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPG1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG2 AP: G920FXXS4DPG2 CP: G920FXXS4DPG1 CSC: G920FBTU3DPD2 Build date: July 04, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXS4DPG1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPG2 AP: G925FXXS4DPG2 CP: G925FXXS4DPG1 CSC: G925FBTU3DPD2 Build date: July 04, 2016
MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG3	MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPG3
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPG1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG3 AP: G920FXXS4DPG3 CP: G920FXXS4DPG1 CSC: G920FLUX3DPE1 Build date: July 05, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXS4DPG1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPG3 AP: G925FXXS4DPG3 CP: G925FXXS4DPG1 CSC: G925FLUX3DPE1 Build date: July 05, 2016
MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPG8	MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPG8
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPG8 AP: G920FXXU4DPG8 CP: G920FXXU4DPG4 CSC: G920FPHN4DPG1 Build date: July 06, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPG8 AP: G925FXXU4DPG8 CP: G925FXXU4DPG4 CSC: G925FPHN4DPG1 Build date: July 06, 2016
MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG9	MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPG9
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPG1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG9 AP: G920FXXS4DPG9 CP: G920FXXS4DPG1 CSC: G920FPHE3DPE3 Build date: July 07, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXS4DPG1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPG9 AP: G925FXXS4DPG9 CP: G925FXXS4DPG1 CSC: G925FPHE3DPE3 Build date: July 07, 2016

All of the above released builds are exactly alike when we are going to compare the "kernel version"  being used on each build. The G920FXXS4DPG2 and  G925FXXS4DPG2  were massively rolled out to most of the European countries. The only differences to other builds might have affect some technicalities to some countries like the G920FXXS4DPG3, and  G925FXXS4DPG3 were sent out in Luxembourg alone. While the  G920FXXU4DPG8, and G925FXXU4DPG8 landed in the The Netherlands, and Switzerland. And lastly, the G920FXXS4DPG9, and  G925FXXS4DPG9 were also exclusively released in Spain's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge users.

Released builds for the SIM-Locked or Carrier Branded Galaxy  S6 and S6 Edge version in Europe: 

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F	Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F	Recipients
MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPG4	MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPG4	Carrier /Network: Three
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8598730 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPG4 AP: G920FXXU4DPG4 CP: G920FXXU4DPG4 CSC: G920FDRE4DPG1 Build date: July 04, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8598730 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPG4 AP: G925FXXU4DPG4 CP: G925FXXU4DPG4 CSC: G925FDRE4DPG1 Build date: July 04, 2016	Countries: United Kingdom, Italy, and Austria
MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPG7	MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPG7	Carrier /Network: O2, Movistar
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPG7 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPG7 AP: G920FXXU4DPG7 CP: G920FXXU4DPG7 CSC: G920FTEF4DPG1 Build date: July 06, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPG7 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU4DPG7 AP: G925FXXU4DPG7 CP: G925FXXU4DPG7 CSC: G925FTEF4DPG1 Build date: July 06, 2016	Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Ireland, Slovakia, Czech Republic.
MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPGA	MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPGA	Carrier /Network:  Vodafone, Swisscomm, Si. Mobil, Vipnet, Mtel
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7025264 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPGA AP: G920FXXS4DPGA CP: G920FXXS4DPG4 CSC: G920FVFG3DPC1 Build date: July 10, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXS4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7025264 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPGA AP: G925FXXS4DPGA CP: G925FXXS4DPG4 CSC: G925FVFG3DPC1 Build date: July 10, 2016	Countries: Ireland,  Italy, Greece, Hungery, Spain, Bulgaria, Portugal, Cyprus, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Romania, Croatia
MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPGB	MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPGB	Carrier /Network: Vodafone
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPGC Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPGB AP: G920FXXS4DPGB CP: G920FXXS4DPGC CSC: G920FVFG3DPDU Build date: July 08, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXS4DPGC Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPGB AP: G925FXXS4DPGB CP: G925FXXS4DPGC CSC: G925FVFG3DPDU Build date: July 08, 2016	Countries: Germany, The Netherlands
MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPGC	MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPGC	Carrier /Network:  A1
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7497559 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPGC AP: G920FXXS4DPGC CP: G920FXXS4DPGC CSC: G920FVFG3DPDU Build date: July 08, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPG4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7497559 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPGC AP: G925FXXS4DPGC CP: G925FXXS4DPGC CSC: G925FVFG3DPDU Build date: July 08, 2016	Country: Austria
MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPGE	MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPGE	Carrier /Network: T-Mobile Europe, Telekom
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPG5 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8125258 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPGE AP: G920FXXS4DPGE CP: G920FXXU4DPG5 CSC: G920FDHX3DPF2 Build date: July 13, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU4DPG5 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8125258 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPGE AP: G925FXXS4DPGE CP: G925FXXU4DPG5 CSC: G925FDHX3DPF2 Build date: July 13, 2016	Countries: Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, F.Y.R.O.M Macedonia, Austria, Croatia, Montenegro,  The Netherlands,

Next, we have here is the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G928F July Security Patch update that also seems received several variation of released builds to each specification, such as the Europe's factory unlocked version and the mobile network providers carrier locked variants.

Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G928F	Carrier / Network
MMB29K.G928FXXS2BPG1
Android version: 6.0.1 Android Securit patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928FXXU2BPE6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7980311 Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXS2BPG1 AP: G928FXXS2BPG1 CP: G928FXXU2BPE6 CSC: G928FOXA2BPE6 Build date: July 04, 2016	Factory Unlocked version, T-Mobile, Cosmote
MMB29K.G928FXXS2BPG2
Android version: 6.0.1 Android Securit patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928FXXU2BPF1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7080791 Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXS2BPG2 AP: G928FXXS2BPG2 CP: G928FXXU2BPF1 CSC: G928FVFG2BPB6 Build date: July 04, 2016	Vodafone
MMB29K.G928FXXU2BPG3
Android version: 6.0.1 Android Securit patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928FXXU2BPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7980311 Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXU2BPG3 AP: G928FXXU2BPG3 CP: G928FXXU2BPG3 CSC: G928FTEF2BPG1 Build date: July 11, 2016	O2

Middle East, and Africa  Updates

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F	Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F	Countries
MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG4	MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPG4
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8007686 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG4 AP: G920FXXS4DPG4 CP: G920FXXS4DPG3 CSC: G920FOJV3DPF3 Build date: July 05, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXS4DPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8007686 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPG4 AP: G925FXXS4DPG4 CP: G925FXXS4DPG3 CSC: G925FOJV3DPF3 Build date: July 05, 2016	Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, Kenya, and more.
MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG6	MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPG6
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8007686 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG6 AP: G920FXXS4DPG6 CP: G920FXXS4DPG3 CSC: G920FOJV3DPF3 Build date: July 05, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXS4DPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8007686 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPG6 AP: G925FXXS4DPG6 CP: G925FXXS4DPG3 CSC: G925FOJV3DPF3 Build date: July 05, 2016	United Arab Emirates
	MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPGK
	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXS4DPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7884513 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPGK AP: G925FXXS4DPGK CP: G925FXXS4DPG3 CSC: G925FOJV3DPB4 Build date: July 21, 2016	Africa, and Middle East

Southeast Asia Updates

This updates were solely rolled out in Southeast Asian countries alone. Southeast Asia or SEA region is composed of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Philippines. This does not includes Singapore.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F	Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F
MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG7	MMB29K.G925IDVS4EPG7
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920FXXU3DPFV Kernel version: 3.10.61-8326249 Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPG7 AP: G920FXXS4DPG7 CP: G920FXXU3DPFV CSC: G920FOLB3DPFV Build date: July 07, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925FXXU3DPFV Kernel version: 3.10.61-8326249 Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXS4DPG7 AP: G925FXXS4DPG7 CP: G925FXXU3DPFV CSC: G925FOLB3DPFV Build date: July 07, 2016

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I and the S6 Edge SM-G925I, and S6 Edge+ SM-G928I July Security Patch update

This table shows the updates in Australia, Latin America, Africa, and Middle East, and Asia.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I	Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925I	Region / Country
MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPG2	MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPG2	Asia
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPG1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7315840 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPG2 AP: G920IDVS3EPG2 CP: G920IDVU3EPG1 CSC: G920IODD3EPD2 Build date: July 07, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPG1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7315840 Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPG2 AP: G925IDVS3EPG2 CP: G925IDVU3EPG1 CSC: G925IODD3EPD2 Build date: July 07, 2016	India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPG3	MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPG3	Latin America
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920IDVS3EPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8332934 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPG3 AP: G920IDVS3EPG3 CP: G920IDVS3EPG3 CSC: G920IUUB3EPF5 Build date: July 07, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925IDVS3EPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8332934 Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPG3 AP: G925IDVS3EPG3 CP: G925IDVS3EPG3 CSC: G925IUUB3EPF5 Build date: July 07, 2016	Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Panama,
MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPG4	MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPG4	Latin America
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8455042 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPG4 AP: G920IDVS3EPG4 CP: G920IDVU3EPG3 CSC: G920IZTO3EPFC Build date: July 08, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8455042 Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPG4 AP: G925IDVS3EPG4 CP: G925IDVU3EPG3 CSC: G925IZTO3EPFC Build date: July 08, 2016	Brazil
MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPG5	MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPG5	Latin America
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPFE Kernel version: 3.10.61-8492995 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPG5 AP: G920IDVS3EPG5 CP: G920IDVU3EPFE CSC: G920ICOB3EPFE Build date: July 11, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPFE Kernel version: 3.10.61-8492995 Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPG5 AP: G925IDVS3EPG5 CP: G925IDVU3EPFE CSC: G925ICOB3EPFE Build date: July 11, 2016	Columbia
MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPG6	MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPG6	Middle East
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPF3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8324534 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPG6 AP: G920IDVS3EPG6 CP: G920IDVU3EPF3 CSC: G920IKSA3EPF2 Build date: July 14, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPF3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8324534 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPG6 AP: G920IDVS3EPG6 CP: G920IDVU3EPF3 CSC: G920IKSA3EPF2 Build date: July 14, 2016	Saudi Arabia
MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPGA	MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPGA	Latin America
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPGA Kernel version: 3.10.61-8013872 Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPGA AP: G920IDVS3EPGA CP: G920IDVU3EPGA CSC: G920ITFG3EPE4 Build date: July 15, 2016	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPGA Kernel version: 3.10.61-8013872 Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPGA AP: G925IDVS3EPGA CP: G925IDVU3EPGA CSC: G925ITFG3EPE4 Build date: July 15, 2016	Chile

Australia's Galaxy S6 and S6 edge haven't gotten  the July Security patch update but it might receive the August Security patch update as early as possible.

Unfortunately, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G928I has showed no movements so far, as there were no newer updates related to the July's Security patch as of this time being. It might soon arrive this coming few days, or it might also skip the July's update and are now queued to the August security patch.

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Sprint Galaxy S5 Sports Marshmallow Update G860PVPU2CPD1

Sprint galaxy S5 Sports has finally getting it's Android Marshmallow update.  The Marshmallow update is dubbed as build version G860PVPU2CPD1 upon its arrival. However,  we do not have any changelog  details about what other new features aside from Android 6.0 Marshmallow goodies as Sprint info page hasn't been being refreshed as of this moment. So better check the update manually so you'll be surprise tat it's actually available for download.

If you haven't seen the notification message yet, just keep on checking. The update basically rolled out in stages and might take few days to arrive in some certain areas. Below is the technical details screenshot of this OTA update build version G860PVPU2CPD1.

• Device: Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
• Model number: SM-G860P
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Baseband version: G860PVPU2CPD1
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7713144
• Build number: MMB29M.G860PVPU2CPD1

Main Feature/s:

• Upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow

The update is now live via Over-The-Air OTA, just do better take a look at it by navigating your device Settings > About Device > Check for Software Update. To check for more info make sure to hit the source below or follow are simple guide.

How to Update Sprint Galaxy S5 Sport G860P to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

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

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

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

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

Update via Over-The-Air (OTA)

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

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

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

[Thank's to Tiffany]

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Galaxy Note 5 July Security Patch, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, International Updates (07-31-2016 Roundup)

All among the Galaxy Note 5 variants have been receiving an update for the whole month of July.  Many have asked, why there are so many updates that seems it is all the same Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS and  it doesn't  give as much nor any changes at all.  Well, thus updates are not actually similar, it is basically the monthly security patch update for Galaxy Note 5  devices that are technically the fixes to the recently found Android vulnerabilities.

There forward, Google and Samsung will release the maintenance security packaged once in every month.  So each update plays very important role as it deals about the safety of the user's data stored in device that might be easily exploited in no time.  But according to Android security bulletin, there are no any  reports that the said Android vulnerabilities have been exploited already. So those updates are just the extra-precautionary measures if there is an exploitation attempts happens.

So those who already receive the update from July 1 to July 31, but might still continues until the 2nd week of August, this updates are the security patches for the month of July. You might already notice that there is this thing that says, "Android Security patch level: July 1, 2016" in your phone's system info.  Below is the list of each Galaxy Note 5 specific devices across the world.

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T-Mobile Galaxy S5 Update G900TUVS1GPG2 July Security Patch

T-Mobile Galaxy S5 has gotten another update that moves its Android Marshmallow OS to build version G900TUVS1GPG2 from its current version G900TUVU1GPE1. This update is merely a small OTA update that brings the monthly security maintenance patches to which now covers for the month of July.  The update is technically just a security  update and there is nothing any more changes or any additional features to the recent Android Marshmallow. The July security package is equipped with 46 Google patches and 4 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures, according Android Security Bulletin.

The following are the technical details of the Marshmallow update on T-Mobile Galaxy S5 SM-G900T and SM-G900T3:

Technical details of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update – Release build version G900TUVS1GPG2

• Model number: SM-G900T
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G900TUVS1GPG2
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7500527
• Build number: MMB29M.G900TUVS1GPG2
• Build date: 07-07-2016
• AP: G900TUVS1GPG2
• CSC: G900TTMB1GPG2
• CP: G900TUVS1GPG2

Marshmallow Update on Galaxy S5 SM-G900T3 models:

• Model number: SM-G900T3
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G900T3UVS2GPG2
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7500527
• Build number: MMB29M.G900T3UVS2GPG2
• Build date: 07-07-2016
• AP: G900T3UVS2GPG2
• CSC: G900T3TMB2GPG2
• CP: G900T3UVS2GPG2

This Over-The-Air OTA update build G900TUVS1GPG2 containing the July Security patch weighs at approximately 90 MB in size.

Again, the released are still in stages and it simply means that each and every Galaxy S5 SM-G900T and Sm-G900T3 owners will not get the update at the same time.  Those who haven’t received the update yet, you folks might better manually check it via Over-the-air (OTA) update or by using Kies or Samsung Smart Switch for PC. 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 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow?

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 an official or factory firmware and hasn’t been rooted nor modified – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there are some certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900T may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

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-G900T Settings >About Device > 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-G900T and other Samsung devices running with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS .  Once you installed Kies / Smart Switch, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 into your PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies or Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

For those who have a rooted Galaxy S5, you folks might need to download the G900TUVU1GPE1 stock firmware itself, as you may no longer get the Over The air update as long as your device has been modified – Galaxy S5 SM-G900T Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Firmware.  So the only way to upgrade your phone to Marshmallow is to manually install the official Android 6.0.1 Marsmallow firmware itself. This process will completely unroot and remove any modification in your Galaxy S5 phone and restores it back to its official or factory default firmware.

[Thank’s to Tina and Camille]

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