December 25, 2016

Galaxy Note 5 N920I Updates to version N920IDVU3BPL2 in Australia

A new update is heading to Australia's Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920I). This released were dubbed as build version N920IDVU3BPL2 and it's said to bring the new Google's Android security update for the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. It is quite similar to the previous released build version N920IDVU3BPJ3 that was brought the October Android security packaged, while this one contains the December Android security patches.

In addition, this new software builds are still in a testing phase and will soon start to roll out by the end of December, according to Australian carriers such as Optus and Telstra. However, the factory unlocked version of the Galaxy Note 5 ("XSA" variant) might soon receive the update much earlier before the 30th of December.

What’s in the update version N920IDVU3BPL2?

December Android Security Updates
Other global bug fixes, stability and performance improvements

Technical details :

Android version:	6.0.1
Android security patch level:	1 December 2016
Baseband version:	N920IDVU3BPL2
Kernel version:	3.10.61-8848699
Build number:	MMB29M. N920IDVU3BPL2
AP:	N920IDVU3BPL2
CP:	N920IDVU3BPL2
CSC:	N920IXSA3BPL2
IMEI-SV:	06

Previous version:

Android version:	6.0.1
Android security patch level:	1 October 2016
Baseband version:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
Kernel version:	3.10.61-8848699
Build number:	MMB29M. N920IDVU3BPJ3
AP:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
CP:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
CSC:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
IMEI-SV:	06

The Android security patches is some kind of Android technical matters, but all of the details about the December Android security update were described at Android Security Bulletin. (https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.html)

December 18, 2016

Verizon Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Updates to version G920VVRU4CPK2 & G925VVRU4CPK2

Verizon is now pushing an update to Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) and S6 edge (SM-G925V). It's only a minor OTA update that contains the November Android Security patches, as well as optimizes the device performance, and resolve known issues, according to Verizon. This update will bump the Galaxy S6 recent Android Marshmallow OS to build version MMB29K.G925VVRU4CPK2. While the Galaxy S6 edge on the other hand, will also move to build version MMB29K.G925VVRU4CPK2.

Here are the technical details:

What’s New in the Update?

Android device security updates – November Security Patches

Technical Details:

Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: November 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920VVRU4CPK2
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRU4CPK2

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V)

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: November 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925VVRU4CPK2
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: MMB29K.G925VVRU4CPK2

Both updates are now live via Over-The-Air OTA and thru big red's owned tools the software upgrade assistant.

Previous updates:

Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920VVRS4CPI2
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRS4CPI2

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V)

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925VVRS4CPI2
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: MMB29K.G925VVRS4CPI2

How to Update Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge 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.

via: Verizon Galaxy S and S6 edge support pages [1][2].

December 17, 2016

Canadian Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ receiving updates to version G920W8VLU5CPK3 & G920W8VLU5CPK4

All major Canadian carriers are deploying the new OTA updates for the Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8), Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925W8) and the Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928W8). These updates is said to bring several bug fixes and applies the new Android Security Patches to which now contains the November 1, 2016 security package.

However, these updates were bundled in a different firmware build version. Bell's Galaxy S6 gets the build version G920W8VLU5CPK3, while other carriers like Rogers and Telus will also receive the build version G920W8VLU5CPK4. But all carriers Galaxy S6 edge receives the same build version dubbed as G925W8VLU5CPK4.

In the meantime, the Galaxy S6 edge+ has bumped-up to build version G928W8VLU4BPK4 from previous released version G928W8VLU4BPJ1. Only few carriers has showed up it's availability at this moment, but might going to be seen rolling out this week to all Galaxy S6 edge+ owners in Canada.

What’s New:

Bug fixes and November Android Security Patch Update

Update build version G920W8VLU5CPK4

Available for for Rogers, Telus, Fido, MTS, and Eastlink Galaxy S6. But might also going to release on other carriers soon.

Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G920W8VLU5CPK4
Kernel version	3.10.61-G925W8VLU5CPK4
Build number	MMB29K.G920W8VLU5CPK4

Update build version G920W8VLU5CPK3

This update has seen released on Bell and Virgin Mobile Galaxy S6.

Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G920W8VLU5CPK3
Kernel version	3.10.61-9716277
Build number	MMB29K.G920W8VLU5CPK3

Update build version G925W8VLU5CPK4

Deployed to all Canadian carriers Galaxy S6 edge.

Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G925W8VLU5CPK4
Kernel version	3.10.61-9716277
Build number	MMB29K.G925W8VLU5CPK4

Update build version G928W8VLU4CPK4

Will start to roll out Quebec and Ottawa 's Videotron Galaxy S6 edge+. While other carriers hasn't any movements so far, but as might as well not too long enough soon.

Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G928W8VLU4BPK4
Kernel version	3.10.61-9894479
Build number	MMB29K.G928W8VLU4BPK4

Previous release:

Benefits: September/October Android Security Patch Updates

Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G920W8)

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920W8VLU5CPI4
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9232017
Build number: MMB29K.G920W8VLU5CPI4

Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925W8)

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925W8VLU5CPI4
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9232017
Build number: MMB29K.G925W8VLU5CPI4

Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928W8)

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G928W8VLU4BPJ1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9393136
Build number: MMB29K.G928W8VLU4BPJ1

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

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform the device update. 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 device 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 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, just simply connect your device to your computer using the supplied USB cable.

Open Smart Switch in your computer.
Connect the device into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.
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, S6 edge and S6 edge+ .

December 15, 2016

T-Mobile Galaxy S5 Updates to version G900TUVS1GPK3 and G900T3UVS3GPK3

T-Mobile Mobile is sending out OTA updates to Samsung Galaxy S5 this week.

First up, the Galaxy S5 SM-G900T will receive an update to version G900TUVS1GPK3, while the other variants the Galaxy S5 SM-G900T3 will also get the new update version G900T3UVS3GPK3.

Both updates will bring the domestic data roaming improvements and also applies the new Android security patches, to which now covers the month of November. Noting that the previous updates (version G900TUVS1GPI1 and G900T3UVS3GPI1) of these T-Mobile Galaxy S5's has brought the August and September Android security patch.

Anyway, here are the technical details of the updates:

What’s New?

Domestic data roaming improvements

November Android Security updates

T-Mobile Galaxy S5 SM-G900T Update version G900TUVS1GPK3

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)

Android security patch level: November 1, 2016

Baseband version: G900TUVS1GPK3

Kernel version: 3.4.0-7500527

Build number: MMB29M.G900TUVS1GPK3

T-Mobile Galaxy S5 SM-G900T3 Update version G900T3UVS3GPK3

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)

Android security patch level: November 1, 2016

Baseband version: G900T3UVS3GPK3

Kernel version: 3.4.0-7500527

Build number: MMB29M.G900T3UVS3GPK3

The update is now live via Over-The-Air OTA, and if you haven’t gotten it yet, you can manually check for it by going into Settings > About device > System updates > Check For Update.

You may also try using Kies or Samsung Smart Switch for PC if you're not lucky enough to see the update in OTA.

Again, the roll out will take in stages and it simply means that each and every T-Mo’s Galaxy S5 users will not receive the update’s notification message at the same time.

Below are 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 T-Mobile Galaxy S5, you folks might need to download the stock firmware itself – either the G900TUVS1GPK3 for SM-G900T or G900TUVS1GPK3 for the SM-G900T3 model, 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 goes to Mike and Danny]

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December 13, 2016

Canadian Galaxy Note 5 Gets Marshmallow version N920W8VLU4BPK4 Updates

The Canadian Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920W8) might receive the new OTA update anytime soon. We have just spotted an update dubbed as build version N920W8VLU4BPK4 to which are about to start rolling out to all major Canadian carriers.

This upcoming update is still in Marshmallow base, and yet it's not the Nougat that everyone might have been sneaking around. It's basically another packaged of Google's monthly Android Security Patch updates to which covers the November fixes. Noting that the previous released version N920W8VLU4BPJ1 has moved the device Android security patch level to October 1, 2016. Whilst this one will also simply bump up it's level to November 1, 2016.

Here are the details:

What’s New:

November Android Security Patches

Technical details:

Android version: 6.0.1
Android Ssecurity patch level: Novmeber 1, 2016
Baseband version: N920W8VLU4BPK4
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9892501
Build number: MMB29K.N920W8VLU4BPK4

In addition, this update might also include some minor bug- fixes and other system enhancements that merely brings unnoticeable impact to device.

You may manually check the update either via Over-The-Air or by using Smart Switch for PC. It's currently heading it's way to Bell and Virgin Mobile Galaxy Note 5 users, but other carriers such as Telus, Rogers, Fido, Wind, Koodo, Videotron, Sasktel, Eastlink, including the factory unlocked version of the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 might also follow soon.

December 8, 2016

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ Updates to version G928TUVU4DPK6

The T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928T) has also joined receiving the November Android security patches. A new OTA update dubbed as build version G928TUVU4DPK6 is officially announced by T-Mobile to hit all Galaxy S6 edge+ users starting December 6.

Along with the Android security updates is the domestic data roaming improvements and the fixes for DTMF (dual tone multi frequency).
So if you’ve got the T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+, you must check for updates right if you haven't received the notification message yet.

What’s New:

Domestic data roaming improvements
DTMF fix
November Android Security Patch Update

Update build version G928TUVU4DPK6

Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G928TUVU4DPK6
Kernel version	3.10.61-9831985
Build number	MMB29K.G928TUVU4DPK6

Previous release:

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

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.

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.

Open Smart Switch in your computer.
Connect the Galaxy S6 edge+ into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.
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+ .

December 6, 2016

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 Updates N920TUVU4DPK6, Not Nougat but still on Marshmallow

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 recives an update to build version N920TUVU4DPK6. This is not the much awaited Nougat update yet, but still on Android Marshmallow lineup. The update brings the new S cloud performance improvements, to which allows users to automatically sync the gallery items into the Samsung cloud storage. While the Android security patches is also included in this package and now covers November 1st.

Anyway, here are the technical details about the update:

OTA Update version N920TUVU4DPK6

What’s New:

Improved S Cloud performance
November Android device security updates

Build version details:

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: November 1, 2016
Baseband version: N920TUVU4DPK6
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9831985
Build number: MMB29K.N920TUVU4DPK6

Although, this is not the Nougat update yet, but rest assured that T-Mobile and Samsung are now preparing to deliver the said update.
It has been already posted for a quite some time now at T-Mobile's support page.

The update weighs at 453 MB in file size, to which tells us that it is not just a minor OTA update. It might have something very important matter in connection with the upcoming Nougat updates.

The update is release in stages and it may take several days before it completely deployed to all T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 devices.

December 4, 2016

Verizon Galaxy Note 5 Updates to version N920VVRU3BPJ3

There is another update hitting on Verizon Galaxy Note 5 this week. The update is dubbed as build version MMB29K.N920VVRU3BPJ3 and it's still base in Android Marshmallow. However, the latter brings the latest security patches as well as optimizes the device performance, and resolve known issues, according to Verizon. So, it seems that its a minor OTA update only and there is no any other major impact to the device.

Since the previous update has brought us the September Android security patches, so there is no doubt that this update will now also brings the security patches for the month of October. Then the November security updates might be held available before December end.

In addition, there are still no credible reports to when the Android Nougat updates will arrive on the Galaxy Note 5. Noting that the Nougat beta updates was already sent out on the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge, but there are still some issues have been found and needs further fixes. So the Nougat updates might not coming for the Galaxy Note 5 this year. It might come out late on or in between from March to June next year.

OTA Update version N920VVRU3BPJ3

What’s New:

October Android Device Security Updates

Build version details:

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: November 1, 2016
Baseband version: N920VVRU3BPJ3
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: MMB29K.N920VVRU3BPJ3

December 3, 2016

Sprint Galaxy Note 5 Updates to version N920PVPS3BPK1, brings November security patch

Sprint has just rolled out the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920 ) monthly security updates. The update will move the device current Android Marshmallow to build version N920PVPS3BPK1 from the previous released version N920PVPS3BPJ2. This update now brings the November Android security patches. The packaged contains around 60 security patches from Google, while Samsung also provides around 14 patches for its vulnerabilities.

So once again, this update is only a security patch update and it does not bring any noticeable adverse effect to the device. It's not a Nougat update either, but might be the preparation for the said upcoming latest Android version.

OTA Update version N920PVPS3BPK1

What’s New:

November Android Device Security Updates

Build version details:

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: November 1, 2016
Baseband version: N920PVPS3BPK1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9010628
Build number: MMB29K.N920PVPS3BPK1

In addition to this, the November Android security updates contains 60 security patches provided by Google and 14 patches for Samsung vulnerabilities.

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ OTA Updates G928VVRU3BPJ3, brings New Android Security Patches

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) has just received the new OTA update that has moved its Android OS to build version G928VVRU3BPJ3. The update is similar to the previous released that brings nothing more any new features but only applies the latest Android security patches for the device. The update also includes some bug fixes to resolve known issues, and optimizes the device performance.

In addition, This update is still base in Marshmallow, and there is no reports about the release of Nougat update seen so far for the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 edge, and the Galaxy S6 edge+.

What’s New:

October/November Android Security Patch Update

It is basically the Android’s security patches that our devices has been receiving in a monthly basis.

Update build version G928VVRU3BPJ3

Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G928VVRU3BPJ3
Kernel version	3.10.61
Build number	MMB29K.G928VVRU3BPJ3

Previous version:

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
Baseband version: G928VVRS3BPI1
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build number: MMB29K.G928VVRS3BPI1

Device Update 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.

December 2, 2016

Verizon Galaxy S5 Update G900VVRU2DPJ2 brings October & NovemberAndroid security patches

Verizon has pushed an OTA update on Galaxy S5 (SM-900V) to which came out as build version MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPJ2.
The latter isn't a Nougat update for the device but still in Android Marshmallow base. The update only contains and applies the new Android security patch for the month of October and November. It is quite somehow similar to the previous update build version MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPG2 that also bears the September Android security patches.

In addition, this update is now the fourth Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update we've seen on Verizon Galaxy S5 alone. This simply means that this device is still rocking around even though it's already succeeded by the Galaxy S6, and the Galaxy S7 for a quite sometime now.

What’s New:

October/November Android security patches

Optimize the device performance

Resolve known issues

Android Marshmallow update G900VVRU2DPJ2 details :

Model number: SM-G900V

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Android security patch level: November 1, 2016

Baseband version: G900VVRU2DPJ2

Kernel version: 3.4.0-8025411

Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPJ2

Previous Update:

Model number: SM-G900V

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Android security patch level: September 1, 2016

Baseband version: G900VVRU2DPG2

Kernel version: 3.4.0-8025411

Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPG2

How to Update Samsung Galaxy S5 G900V to Marshmallow 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 tells you that a new update is available. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

[Thank’s to Rebecca]

November 30, 2016

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 edge updates to G920TUVU5EPK5, with November Android security patch rolling out

A new OTA update for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) and the S6 edge (SM-G925T) are about to roll out this week. This update will bump up the Galaxy S6 recent Android Marshmallow OS to build version G920TUVU5EPK5, While the Galaxy S6 edge will also moved to build version G920TUVU5EPK5.

However, there are no available details we can provide for now, as T-Mo's support page hasn't refreshed at this time being. But there is one thing for sure the latter was just like the previous release version. It is not the much awaited Android Nougat yet, but it's still in Android Marshmallow base.

Updated December 7, 2016: T-Mobile has made its announcement that update said update brings the Domestic data roaming improvements, and the November Android security patch update on both Galaxy S6 and S6 edge devices.

What's New:

Domestic data roaming improvements
November Android Security Patch Update

It is basically the Android's security maintenance our devices has been receiving in a monthly basis. The T-Mobile Galaxy S6 previous update has carried the July and August security patches, so there was a gap for two months period, as October and September hadn't came out. So we consider that this update now contains the November Android security patches but also covers the other security patches that had been missed.

Galaxy S6 Update build version G920TUVU5EPK5

Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G920TUVU5EPK5
Kernel version	3.10.61-9756325
Build number	MMB29K.G920TUVU5EPK5

Galaxy S6 edge Update build version G925TUVU5EPK5

Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G925TUVU5EPK5
Kernel version	3.10.61-9756325
Build number	MMB29K.G925TUVU5EPK5

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

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

It will then notify you that a new update is available for download. But it also says that “Your device software is up to date“, and there is no software update is yet available for grab. You can simply choose 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 or removed any modification that has been installed in it.

Update the Galaxy S6 using Smart Switch for PC

Open Smart Switch in your computer.
Connect the Galaxy S6 into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.
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.

November 29, 2016

Galaxy S6 edge+ Update brings New Gallery, Cloud, and October Android security patch package

Each and every month Google had to release the Android security patch update for the Galaxy S6 edge+ and all newer Android devices. But somehow some specific models will receive it earlier while others came out late for a month long release of the said updates.

Here, we have gathered around each specific build version to exclusively and officially released on the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ devices. Some of these were already posted some weeks ago, this is only a recap for those who might have missed the update.

Some of these updates carries some new features on a specific Galaxy S6 edge+ models. Some may receive the new feature such as the new Gallery, cloud support, and etc. But all of these update has only one thing in common, it brings the Android device security patches for the month of October. You may not see any adverse effect nor any noticeable changes once your device received the said update.

October Android device security patch updates on each Galaxy S6 edge+ models

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928A (AT&T USA)

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G928AUCS3CPJ1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
Build number: MMB29K. G928AUCS3CPJ1

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928P (Sprint USA)

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G928PVPS3BPJ2
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9010628
Build number: MMB29K.G928PVPS3BPJ2

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928W8 (Rogers, Bell, Telus - Canada)

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G928W8VLU4BPJ1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9393136
Build number: MMB29K.G928W8VLU4BPJ1

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928R4 (US Cellular USA)

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G928R4TYS3BPJ2
Kernel version: 3.10.61-7231607
Build number: MMB29K.G928R4TYS3BPJ2

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928I (Australia, New Zealand)

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G928IDVU3BPJ3
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8848699
Build number: MMB29K.G928IDVU3BPJ3

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F (International)

Update version G928FXXU3BPJ3

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G928FXXU3BPJ3
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9407408
Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXU3BPJ3

This version is rolled out on both factory unlocked and carrier branded Galaxy S6 edge+ in the European regions.

Update version G928FXXU3BPJ6

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G928FXXU3BPJ3
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9407408
Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXU3BPJ6

This version has only seen released in Russian Federation.

Update version G928FXXU3BPJ7

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G928FXXU3BPI5
Kernel version: 3.10.61-7080791
Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXS3BPJ7

This version has only seen released in Finland and the rest of the Nordic countries.

So there you have it! Just make sure your device gets updated once in every month. The next update will be the November Android security patches,

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 November Android security updates N920AUCS4CPK1

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 has gotten another monthly security update that bumps its current Android OS to build version to N920AUCS4CPK1. The update is still in Android Marshmallow base, and not the much awaited Nougat update yet. It'll just brings the November package of Android device security patches and nothing more. Who knows that this might be the preparation for the upcoming Nougat update to which were already seen around the corner, and are now still in intensive testing processes.

Here are the details of the build version itself:

Update version N920AUCS4CPK1

What’s New:

November Android Device Security Updates

Technical details:

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level: November 1, 2016
Baseband version: N920AUCS4CPK1
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
Build number: MMB29K. N920AUCS4CPK1

In addition to this, the November Android security updates contains 60 security patches provided by Google and 14 patches for Samsung vulnerabilities.

This is just a small update that weighs at 22 MB to download via Over-The-Air. The deployment starts on November 29, 2016 and will end up later for around 2 weeks time period.

Galaxy S6 edge G925I October Android device security patch updates in Australia, Asia, and Latin America

As we have already covered Galaxy S6 SM-G920I OTA updates the October Android device security patches for the past couple days, this time we are going to tackle down the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925I as well.

Now, the Galaxy S6 edge updates were significant to the flat Galaxy S6 but it has some slight differences hence both devices differs at its screen configuration.

These updates were landed either on both unlocked and carrier branded Galaxy S6 SM-G925I in various countries. Though there many different build version but it has one thing in common, it brings the said October Android Security patch package.

So those whom looking for the updates for this month the following are the technical details of each specific updates that has been deployed via Over-The-Air OTA. This details can be viewed in the device, from Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About device.

OTA Updates in Australia

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJ6Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPIA
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8829014
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ6
Country/Carrier: Australia (SIM Free version)

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJ8

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPJ8
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9101769
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ8
Country/Carrier: Australia (Vodafone)

OTA Update in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka

Update build version G925IDVU3EPJHAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPK2
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9592162
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVU3EPJH
Countries: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJ7Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPH4
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8981187
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ7
Countries: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

Galaxy S6 SM-G925I Update in Singapore

Update build version G925IDVU3EPJEAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPJE
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8436188
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVU3EPJE
Country/Carrier: Singapore (SIM-Free, Singtel, M1, Starhub)

OTA Update in Latin America

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJEAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPH3
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8492995
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJE
Country/Carrier: Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, Columbia, Bolivia, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, and more

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJDAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPI4
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8492995
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJD
Country/Carrier: Peru, Colombia (Claro, Movistar)

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJCAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPI7
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8455042
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJC
Country/Carrier: Nicaragua, Ecuador (Claro, Comcel)

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJAAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPIF
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9249427
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ4
Country/Carrier: Brazil, Peru (Claro, Vivo)

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJ4Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPI7
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8332966
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ4
Country/Carrier: Colombia, Paraguay, Panama (Claro, Comcel)

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJ3Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVS3EPI5
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8013872
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ3
Country/Carrier: Mexico, Peru, Chile (Movistar)

Galaxy S6 SM-G925I Update in Middle East

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJGAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPI9
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8324534
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJG
Country: KSA

That’s all for now folks! The next updates will posses the November Android Security Patches. Who knows it might come in Android Nougat package. So until then, just make sure to keep your device updated to the latest Android OS updates.

November 28, 2016

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I October Android Device Security Patch Update Roundup [G920IDVS3EPJ6]

The October Android devices security patch update for the Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+ (plus) has been released in different region across the globe. As we've been tracking down each specific releases in every region across the world to this month updates. this time we are going to cover the Galaxy S6 SM-G920I specific models. So here is the rundown of all updates we've been collected for Galaxy S6 SM-G920I in Australia, including Asia, Middle East, and Latin America.

The following are the technical details of each specific updates in each countries or by region, and the carrier provider itself. This details can be viewed in the device, from Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About device.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I Update in Australia

Update build version G920IDVS3EPJ6

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPIA
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8829014
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPJ6
Country/Carrier: Australia (SIM Free version)

Update build version G920IDVS3EPJ8

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPJ8
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9101769
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPJ8
Country/Carrier: Australia (Vodafone)

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I Update in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka

Update build version G920IDVU3EPJH

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPK2
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9592162
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVU3EPJH
Countries: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

Update build version G920IDVS3EPJ7

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPH4
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8981187
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPJ7
Countries: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I Update in Singapore

Update build version G920IDVU3EPJE

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPJE
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8436188
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVU3EPJE
Country/Carrier: Singapore (SIM-Free, Singtel, M1, Starhub)

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I Update in Middle East

Update build version G920IDVS3EPJG

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPI9
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8324534
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPJG
Country: KSA

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I Update in Latin America

Update build version G920IDVS3EPJE

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPH3
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8492995
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPJE
Country/Carrier: Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, Columbia, Bolivia, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, and more

Update build version G920IDVS3EPJD

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPI4
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8492995
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPJD
Country/Carrier: Peru, Colombia (Claro, Movistar)

Update build version G920IDVS3EPJC

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPI7
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8455042
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPJC
Country/Carrier: Nicaragua, Ecuador (Claro, Comcel)

Update build version G920IDVS3EPJA

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPIF
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9249427
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPJ4
Country/Carrier: Brazil, Peru (Claro, Vivo)

Update build version G920IDVS3EPJ4

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVU3EPI7
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8332966
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPJ4
Country/Carrier: Colombia, Paraguay, Panama (Claro, Comcel)

Update build version G920IDVS3EPJ3

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920IDVS3EPI5
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8013872
Build number: MMB29K.G920IDVS3EPJ3
Country/Carrier: Mexico, Peru, Chile (Movistar)

These updates were landed either on both unlocked and carrier branded Galaxy S6 SM-G920I in various countries in the Latin America region. Though there many different build version but it has one thing in common, that's the said October Android Security patches.

That's all for now folks! The next updates will posses the November Android Security Patches. Who knows it might come in Android Nougat package. So until then, just make sure to keep your device updated to the latest Android OS updates.

November 25, 2016

Sprint Galaxy S5 Update G900PVPS3CPK1, Bringing November AndroidSecurity Patches

Sprint Galaxy S5 has receive an OTA update that has bumped up to build version G900PVPS3CPK1. The latter only brings the Android device security packaged, to which covers the Android security patch level to November 1, 2016. It's only a small OTA update and wasn't even announced at Sprint support page at this very moment. It was actually started rolling out on 22nd November and it's still available via OTA and Smart Switch updates.

In addition, the November Android security packaged contains 66 Google and 14 Samsung patches for Android vulnerabilities and exposures, according to Samsung Mobile Security bulletin.

Technical details of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow – update build G900PVPS3CPK1

Model number: SM-G900P

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)

Android security patch level: November 1, 2016

Baseband version: G900PVPS3CPK1

Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242

Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPS3CPK1

Enhancements:

November Android Security Patch updates

Previous updates:

Model number: SM-G900P
Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
Android security patch level: August 1, 2016
Baseband version: G900PVPU3CPJ2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242
Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPU3CPJ2

The G900PVPS3CPK1 OTA update weighs at approximately 25 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.

November 22, 2016

November Android device security patch ppdates for AT&T Galaxy S6 G920AUCS5DPK1, S6 edge G925AUCS5DPK1

AT&T is now rolling out the monthly Android device Security maintenance update on Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A) and Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925A). The update will bring the November Android security patches and bumps up AT&T's Galaxy S6 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS to version G920AUCS5DPK1. While the Galaxy S6 edge on the other hand will also move to build version G925AUCS5DPK1. Though it's just a small OTA update and brings nothing more any adverse effect for the device but still it plays with an important part for the sake of the device security. Also, noting that the Android 7.0 Nougat update is coming soon, so the device should be running in latest updates at the very least so it can surely get the Nougat update when that time comes.

Here are the details of the said updates:

Galaxy S6 SM-G920A	Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925A
Android version: 6.0.1 Security patch level (SPL): November 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920AUCS5DPK1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-9462607 Build number: MMB29K.G920AUCS5DPK1	Android version: 6.0.1 Security patch level: October 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925AUCS5DPK1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-9462607 Build number: MMB29K.G925AUCS5DPK1

Device Update via Over-The-Air (OTA)

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.

Device Update using Smart Switch for PC

Open Smart Switch in your computer.
Connect the Galaxy S6 into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.
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.

[Than’s to Josh!]

November 21, 2016

Australia Galaxy Note 5 October Android security update N920IDVU3BPJ3

We've seen an update hitting on Australia's Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920I). The said update is bundled with October Android security patches to which came out as build version N920IDVU3BPJ3, an update to previous released build N920IDVU2BPG3. The Android security update is just a small Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) update and oftentimes it does not bring any noticeable changes nor any new features. This update includes all of the security patches as well as some other minor bugfixes to the device.

What’s in the update version N920IDVU3BPJ3?

October Android Security Updates
Other global bug fixes, stability and performance improvements

Technical details :

Android version:	6.0.1
Android security patch level:	1 October 2016
Baseband version:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
Kernel version:	3.10.61-8848699 dpi@SWHD4003 #1 Wed Oct 19 2016
Build number:	MMB29M. N920IDVU3BPJ3
AP:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
CP:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
CSC:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
IMEI-SV:	06

This update is rolling out via Over-The-Air and or through Samsung Kies/ Samsung Smart Switch for PC. This is the 4th Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update landed on Australian Galaxy Note 5 users alone. The previous version was released way back in August and posses the Android security patch level of 1 August 2016, while this update bumped up to 1 October 2016. As you may notice there is a month gap between the two, as the September Android security update was missing. But considering that the October security patches has been applied, so it already covers both the month of September and October security patches.
Previous version:

Android version:	6.0.1
Android security patch level:	1 August 2016
Baseband version:	N920IDVU2BPG3
Kernel version:	3.10.61-8848699 dpi@SWHD4003 #1 Thu Jul 28 2016
Build number:	MMB29K.N920IDVU2BPG3
AP:	N920IDVU2BPG3
CP:	N920IDVU2BPG3
CSC:	N920IVAU2BPG3
IMEI-SV:	06

The Android security patches is somewhat technical but all of the details the October Android security update were described at Android Security Bulletin. (https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html)

November 15, 2016

November Android Security Patch Update G900FXXS1CPK1 on Galaxy S5

Samsung has pushed the November Android Security patch updates for Galaxy S5 SM-G900F. The release firmware build came out as version G900FXXS1CPK1 to which update the previous version G900FXXU1CPJ6. It's currently rolling out in the UK at this time being but as well available throughout the rest of European countries soon. The update is only weighs at around 25.88 MB, so it is quite too small to expect some adverse effect or noticeable changes but rather then the said Android security patch updates.

In addition, the November Android security packaged contains 66 Google and 14 Samsung patches for Android vulnerabilities and exposures, according to Samsung Mobile Security bulletin.

What’s New:

New Android Security Patches Updates – November package.

Technical details: Update version G900FXXS1CPK1

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Android security patch level: November 1, 2016

Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPJ1

Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471

Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPK1

AP: G900FXXS1CPK1

CSC: G900FOXA1CPJ6

CP: G900FXXU1CPJ1

Build date: 11/2/2016

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 to Official 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 – 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)?

From the Home screen, touch the Settings icon.

Touch About device.

Touch Software update.

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 6.0.1 Marshmallow 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.

For advanced users and for those who have a rooted Galaxy S5, you can download the stock firmware instead – Galaxy S5 Stock Firmware. Since your device has been modified it will no longer receive an over-the-air OTA. So the only way to get the marshmallow update is to fully unroot your Galaxy S5 first.

November 12, 2016

Sprint Galaxy S5 Update G900PVPU3CPJ2 October Android SecurityPatches

Sprint has rolled another OTA update on Galaxy S5 brings the Android device security packaged as for the month of October patches. However, Sprint hasn't made some announcement about it yet, but the said update is now live via Over-The-Air.

It's only a small OTA update so it will not gonna take too long to install. So better check the update if you do have Sprint galaxy S5 (SM-G900P) if you haven't receive the notification message yet.

Here are the technical details of this update, taking note that it bumps up it's current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS to build version MMB29M.G900PVPU3CPJ2.

OTA Update version G900PVPU3CPJ2

Model number: SM-G900P

Android security patch level: August 1, 2016

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)

Baseband version: G900PVPU3CPJ2

Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242

Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPU3CPJ2

Enhancements:

October Android Security Patch

The G900PVPU3CPJ2 OTA update weighs at approximately 86 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.