Update Sprint Galaxy S6 to version G920PVPS4CQA2, January Security Patch

It's another security patch update dubbed as build version G920PVPS4CQA2 is hitting on Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) this month.  It's the same update that were also seeded on Sprint Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925P) to build version G925PVPS4CQA2. Again, this update is still base in Android Marshmallow and not the much awaited Nougat update yet.  The update includes the January security patch only that will enhanced the device security status. Therefore, there is no any new features nor any noticeable changes it could bring to the device.

What’s New in OTA Update G920PVPS4CQA2?

• Android device security updates – January 2017 security patch

Technical Details:

• Device:  Galaxy S6  (Sprint)
• Model number: SM-G920P
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920PVPS4CQA2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9935814
• Build number: MMB29K.G920PVPS4CQA2

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 edge first, and or removed any modification that has been installed in it.

Update the Galaxy S6 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 on your  computer using the supplied USB  cable.

1. Open Smart Switch in your computer.
2. Connect the Galaxy S6  into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.
3. Smart Switch will automatically prompt you if the update is available. Just click on the “Update” then the “OK”  button to start the update.

[Thanks’ to Liza]

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US Factory Unlocked Galaxy S6 Updates to G920TUES5DQA1

If it happens that your one among the owners of the US factory unlocked unlocked or unbranded Galaxy S6 SM-G920T model, then you have to check for the new update. This update will bumped up the device Android OS to version G920TUES5DQA1 from previous released version G920TUES5DPL1. The update includes the new Android security updates to which caters the January 2017 security patches. It is just actually a minor OTA update that brings no any noticeable changes but will it enhanced the device security.

What’s New:

• January 2017 Android Security Patch Update

OTA Update version G920TUVS5EQA2 details

Device	Galaxy S6
Model number	SM-G920T
Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	January  1, 2017
Baseband version	G920TUES5DQA1
Kernel version	3.10.61-7610624
Build number	MMB29K.G920TUES5DQA1

This update weighs-in at approximately 20 MB in size, and it is now live via Over-The-Air OTA update. So if you got this particular Galaxy S6 model which exactly the same as T-Mobile Galaxy S6,then you may fire up that update menu to grab it.

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

Download Smart Switch for PC

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

1. Open Smart Switch in your computer.
2. Connect the Galaxy S6 into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.
3. Smart Switch will automatically prompt you if the update is available. Just click on the “update” then the “OK”  button to begin updating your Galaxy S6.

[Thank's to Tim]

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Update version G920TUVS5EQA2, T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T January 2017 Security Patch

For T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 owners you must check the new update version G920TUVS5EQA2. While for those who owns the Galaxy S6 edge you may also check the OTA update to version G925TUVS5EQA2.

According to T-Mobile, these updates will bring the new security patches for both the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. It's basically contains the December and January security patches, since both devices hasn't received the December security patch last month.

What’s New:

• January 2017 Android Security Patch Update

OTA Update version G920TUVS5EQA2 details

Device	Galaxy S6
Model number	SM-G920T
Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	January  1, 2017
Baseband version	G920TUVS5EQA2
Kernel version	3.10.61-9756325
Build number	MMB29K.G920TUVS5EQA2

The G920TUVS5EQA2 is just a small OTA update and only weighs at  23 MB. So if you’ve got a T-Mobile GS6, better fire-up that update menu to try and trigger the OTA. If it’s not showing up yet, just keep on eyeing out of it until you see the OTA notification message.

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

Download Smart Switch for PC

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

1. Open Smart Switch in your computer.
2. Connect the Galaxy S6 into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.
3. Smart Switch will automatically prompt you if the update is available. Just click on the “update” then the “OK”  button to begin updating your Galaxy S6.

That’s it!

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Sprint Galaxy S6 edge Update G925PVPS4CQA2, January Android security patch

Another update hitting on Sprint Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925P) bumping its OS build version to G925PVPS4CQA2. Yet this update is not the Nougat that we've been waiting for, but still stayed in Android Marshmallow. The update has just loaded the Android security patch level to January 1, 2017 and there is nothing any new features nor any noticeable changes it brings.

Anyway, Sprint hasn't updated the Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 Edge+ software update pages yet.  But you may simply head to the update menu to try and trigger the OTA. If it's not showing up yet, just give it a day or two.

What’s New in OTA Update G925PVPS4CQA2?

• Android device security updates - January 2017 security patch

Technical Details:

• Device:  Galaxy S6  edge (Sprint)
• Model number: SM-G925P
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925PVPS4CQA2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9935814
• Build number: MMB29K.G925PVPS4CQA2

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

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy S6 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 start the update.

[Thanks’ to Liza]

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Update version G925TUVS5EQA2, T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925T

Few days ago the T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge+ has gotten an update, this time around the T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925T will also start receiving an update to version G925TUVS5EQA2.  The update isn't that much surprising anymore since it is another Android security updates. This update is still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow base and not the Nougat update yet.  It only contains the Android security patches dated as January 1, 2017, so we cannot expect any particular changes for the device.

What’s New:

• January 2017 Android Security Patch Update

OTA Update version G925TUVS5EQA2 details

Device	Galaxy S6 Edge
Model number	SM-G925T
Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	January  1, 2017
Baseband version	G925TUVS5EQA2
Kernel version	3.10.61-9756325
Build number	MMB29K.G925TUVS5EQA2

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

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy S6 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.

That's it!

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Sprint Galaxy S6 Edge+ OTA Update to G928PVPS3BQA1

An OTA update dubbed as version G928PVPS3BQA1 is heading its way on Sprint Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928P) this month. This update is the January 2017 Android security patch, and its still stayed in Android Marshmallow and not the much awaited Nougat update yet. It's just a minor OTA update and will only brings the monthly security updates for Sprint Galaxy S6 Edge+. Henceforth, we cannot expect any noticeable changes nor any adverse effect it may bring for the device.

What’s New in G928PVPS3BQA1 Update?

• Android security updates - January 2017  security patch

Device Updates Technical Details:

Sprint Galaxy S6  Edge+SM-G928P

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928PVPS3BQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9010628
• Build number: MMB29K.G928PVPS3BQA1

The update is officially live via Over-The-Air (OTA) and it weighs at approximately 60 MB in file size.  The rolling out usually takes place 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.

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

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy S6 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 start the update.

[Thanks’ to Rebecca]

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Sprint Galaxy Note5 Update version N920PVPS3BQA1, January 2017 Android Security Patches

Yet another month and another Android security updates is hitting on Sprint Galaxy Note5 SM-N920P. The update bumps up the device OS to build version N920PVPS3BQA1 from N920PVPS3BPL1. It is just a minor OTA update bringing the January 2017 Android security patches. So there is nothing more to expect any noticeable changes.

Anyways, though this update is still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow based, but yet the Android 7.0 Nougat is just around the corner. Since the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge has just recently started getting the said Nougat updates, so it should be the Galaxy Note5 is among the first in the next lineups.

OTA Update version N920PVPS3BQA1

What’s New: 

• January 2017 Android Device Security Updates

Build version details:

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920PVPS3BQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9010628
• Build number: MMB29K.N920PVPS3BQA1

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Australia's Galaxy Note5 N920I Update N920IDVS3BQA3, Telstra Rolls out First

The Samsung Galaxy Note5 SM-N920I is also getting a new update to which now bumping to build version N920IDVS3BQA3. This month's Galaxy Note5 Android OS updates which dubbed as "Q" series are all the same thing, bringing not the Nougat goodies yet, but its the January 2017 Android security patches.

Those among with Telstra carrier in Australia will receive it first, while the rest such as Vodafone, Optus, and the factory unlocked version might also follow soon.  While in New Zealand and Singapore users will also get the same update build version.

Here goes the technical details:

What’s new in the update version N920IDVS3BQA3?

• Android Security Updates - with security patch level Janaury 1, 2017.
• Other global bug fixes, stability and performance improvements

Technical details :

Android version:
6.0.1

Android security patch level:
1 January  2017

Baseband version:
N920IDVS3BQA1

Kernel version:
3.10.61-8848699

Build number:
MMB29K.N920IDVS3BQA3

AP:
N920IDVS3BQA3

CP:
N920IDVS3BQA1

CSC:
N920ITEL3BPK2

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T-Mobile Galaxy Note5 Update N920TUVS4DQA2, January 2017 Android Security Patch

T-Mobile Galaxy Note5 got a new update to version N920TUVS4DQA2, bringing the Android security patch level to January 1, 2017. This might just a minor over-the air (OTA) update, but the update size weighs at around 60 MB, it is much larger since it also contains the security patches for the month of December 2016.
Noting that the previous update build version N920TUVU4DPK6 has only moved its security patch level to November 1, 2016, and there hasn't any security updates being released last month.

Yet again, this update is still and has stayed in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and there  is no indication of any Android Nougat updates. Though, it has been reported and already announced that the Galaxy Note5 will get the Nougat goodies, but we can't guarantee the exact time and date of its release.

OTA Update version N920TUVS4DQA2

What’s New: 

• January 2017 Android device security updates

Build version details:

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920TUVS4DQA2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9831985
• Build number: MMB29K.N920TUVS4DQA2

You may check for the update right now,  if you haven't  receive the notification message yet.  The update is release in stages and it may take several days before it completely deployed to all T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 devices.

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T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ Update G928TUVS4DQA1 January Android Security Patch

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928T) has started receiving the OTA update dubbed as build version G928TUVS4DQA1. The update includes the new Android security updates to which now contains the January 2017 security patches for CVE and SVE. The package is considerably covered the December 2016 patches since the previous update build version G928TUVU4DPK6  was brought the November security package.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) and S6 edge (SM-G925T) might also get the same treatment very soon.  Noting that the two devices hasn't seen any updates since December.

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:

• January 2017 Android Security Patch Update

Update version G928TUVS4DQA1

Android version	6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level	January 1, 2017
Baseband version	G928TUVS4DQA1
Kernel version	3.10.61-9831985
Build number	MMB29K.G928TUVS4DQA1

Previous Update:

Features:

• Domestic data roaming improvements
• DTMF fix
• November Android Security Patch Update

Details:

• Model number: SM-G928T
• 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

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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AT&T Galaxy S5 Updates to version G900AUCU4DQA1, Brings January 2017Security Patch

AT&T has pushed the OTA update dubbed as build version G900AUCU4DQA1 for its Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A).  The update that weighs at 192 MB in size will bring the new Android security patch that covers 'til the month of January 2017.  It also includes some improvements for the device performance, it might rather be particularly a system enhancements or a battery life improvements, we do not know yet.

Here goes the details: 

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Galaxy S6 edge G925F Update version G925FXXU5DQA7

A fresh update dubbed as build version G925FXXU5DQA7 is hitting the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 edge SM-G935F in Europe. While other countries will also start receiving a different build version such as G925FXXU5DQAG in The Netherlands, and build version G925FXXU5DQA7 in United Arab Emirates. These updates has one thing in common, it only brings the January 2017 Android security patch.  It does not contain additional changes nor any noticeable adverse effect to the device, but it might be a preparation for the upcoming Nougat updates.

Below are technical details of each specific build version.

Update version G925FXXU5DQA7

Region/Country	Europe
Carrier	unlocked version
Device name	Galaxy S6 edge
Model number	SM-G925F
Android version	6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level	1 January 2017
Baseband version	G925FXXU5DQA2
Kernel version	3.10.61-8821257
Build number	MMB29K.G925FXXU5DQA7
AP:	G925FXXU5DQA7
CP:	G925FXXU5DQA2
CSC:	G925FOXA4DPGW
Release date:	2/2/2017

Update version G925FXXU5DQAG

Region/Country	The Netherlands
Carrier	unlocked version
Device name	Galaxy S6 edge
Model number	SM-G925F
Android version	6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level	1 January 2017
Baseband version	G925FXXU5DPLD
Kernel version	3.10.61-8821257
Build number	MMB29K.G925FXXU5DQAG
AP:	G925FXXU5DQAG
CP:	G925FXXU5DPLD
CSC:	G925FPHN5DPL5
Release date:	2/2/2017

This update may only released in The Netherlands alone or might also a similar update goes to the rest of the Nordic Countries.

Update version G925FXXS5DQA3

Region/Country	United Arab Emirates
Carrier	unlocked version
Device name	Galaxy S6 edge
Model number	SM-G925F
Android version	6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level	1 January 2017
Baseband version	G925FXXU4DPK1
Kernel version	3.10.61-9151931
Build number	MMB29K.G925FXXS5DQA3
AP:	G925FXXS5DQA3
CP:	G925FXXU4DPK1
CSC:	G925FOJV4DPI4
Release date	2/2/2017

The G925FXXS5DQA3 update might also soon hitting to all Galaxy S6 edge owners in the Middle East region.

The update weighs at around 320 MB in file size, it might a bit bigger as we expected since there were some months this particular device have missed the said security updates. So better check the update right if you are from those mentioned regions.

How to Update the Galaxy S6 edge to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

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

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

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

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

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

Download Smart Switch for PC

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

1. Open Smart Switch in your computer.
2. Connect the Galaxy S6  edge into the computer using the supplied USB data cable.
3. Smart Switch will automatically prompt you if the update is available. Just click on the “update” then the “OK”  button to begin updating your Galaxy S6 edge.

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

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Sprint Galaxy S5 Update to G900PVPS3CQA2, January 2017 Security Patch

Sprint Galaxy S5 is  getting an update to build version G900PVPS3CQA2,  bringing the January 2017 Android security patch update.  It's just a small OTA update that only weighs at 27 MB in file size.  By judging by its size it's rather nothing new at all and we cannot expect any  adverse effect to the device. This update will bump up the device current Android Marshmallow OS from build version G900PVPU3CPL2 to G900PVPS3CQA2.

Anyways, the January security patch contains 67 patches for Android's Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), along with 28 patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE).

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Verizon Galaxy Note5 January 2017 Security Patch Update N920VVRS3BQA1

Verizon has just pushed an update for the Samsung Galaxy Note5 (SM-N920V). The update will bump up the device current Android OS to build version N920VVRS3BQA1 from previous released build N920VVRS3BPL4.  Yet, the update does not bring any significant changes nor any adverse effects to the device, as it only brings the recent January 2017 Android security patch.  Also, it has stayed in Android Marshmallow and not the much awaited Nougat update so far.

The update rolls out starts on January 31,  2017 and will run in a couple of weeks. It is now live via Over-The-Air  OTA update and thru big red's owned software upgrade assistant tool as we speak.

OTA Update version N920VVRS3BQA1

What’s New: 

• January Android Device Security Updates

Build version details:

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920VVRS3BQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.N920VVRS3BQA1

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Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ Update version G928VVRS3BQA1

Verizon has just released an update on Galaxy S6 edge+ bumping its current Android Marshmallow OS to build version MMB29K.G928VVRS3BQA1. The update includes the most up to date Android security patch to which basically contains the January 2017 patches.  In addition to this, big red's Galaxy S6 and S6 edge variants also received the same treatment.

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) – Update version MMB29K.G928VVRS3BQA1

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928VVRS3BQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G928VVRS3BQA1

Previous update:

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G928VVRS3BPL4
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G928VVRS3BPL4

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

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy S6 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.

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Verizon Galaxy S6 edge Update version G925VVRS4CQA3

An update on Verizon Galaxy S6 edge bumping up its OS build version to MMB29K.G925VVRS4CQA3. The update contains the January 2017 Android Security patches and there are no any additional features nor changes

What’s New in the Update?

• Updated Android security patch  - January 1, 2017

Technical Details:

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V) – Update version MMB29K.G925VVRS4CQA3

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925VVRS4CQA3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G925VVRS4CQA3

Previous update:

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G925VVRS4CPL3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G925VVRS4CPL3

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

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy S6 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 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.

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Verizon Galaxy S6 Update version G920VVRS4CQA3

Verizon Galaxy S6 got an update to build version MMB29K.G920VVRS4CQA3. The update will bring the January 2017 Android Security patches and no further major changes.

What’s New in the Update?

• Updated Android security patch  - January 1, 2017

Technical Details:

Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) – Update version MMB29K.G920VVRS4CQA3

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920VVRS4CQA3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRS4CQA3

Previous update:

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G920VVRS4CPL3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRS4CPL3

How to Update 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 edge first, and or removed any modification that has been installed in it.

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January 2017 Android Security Updates G900FXXS1CQAV Galaxy S5 SM-G900F

A new firmware update dubbed as build version G900FXXS1CQAV for Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) has started rolling out in the European shores. Yet, this is another similar update we have seen from the past few months, to which only brings the monthly Android security updates. This time, the said update version G900FXXS1CQAV contains the January 2017 Android security patches as per details from the initial changelog, addressed by Samsung itself.

What’s New:

• Android Security Maintenance Release – January 2017 Security Patches.

Technical details: Update version G900FXXS1CQAV

•  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  1 January 2017
• Baseband version: G900FXXS1CQAV
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471
• Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CQAV
• AP: G900FXXS1CQAV
• CSC: G900FOXA1CPJ6
• CP: G900FXXU1CPJ1
• Build date: 01/02/2017

Previous Update: 

•  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  1 December 2016
• Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPJ1
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471
• Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPLV
• AP: G900FXXS1CPLV
• CSC: G900FOXA1CPJ6
• CP: G900FXXU1CPJ1
• Build date: 12/5/2016

In addition, the January Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR) packaged contains 61 patches for Android Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), and 28 patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), according to Samsung Mobile Security bulletin.

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)?

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

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

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

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

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies / Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 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 removed the root image from your Galaxy S5 first.

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Verizon Galaxy S5 Updates MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1, January 2017 SecurityPatch

An update for Verizon Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V) dubbed as build version  number MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1 is rolling out this week. The said G900VVRS2DQA1 update will bring the Android security patches for January 2017. Its basically the same update we've seen last month, dubbed as released build version G900VVRS2DPL1 of which contains the December 2016 Android security patches.

In addition to this, this is a significant signs that the Galaxy S5 will continually getting an update for at-least once in every month within this year.  Even though the Galaxy S5 has been succeeded with the Galaxy S6,  Galaxy S7, and the upcoming Galaxy S8, it is truly amazing that the latter are still rocking around.

What’s New:

• January 2017 Android security patches


• Optimize the device performance


• Resolve known issues

Update version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1 details :

• Model number: SM-G900V


• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) 


• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017


• Baseband version: G900VVRS2DQA1


• Kernel version: 3.4.0


• Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1

Previous Update version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DPL1 :

• Model number: SM-G900V


• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) 


• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016


• Baseband version: G900VVRS2DPL1


• Kernel version: 3.4.0


• Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRS2DPL1

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.

The other option is to use the Verizon software update tool itself, from where you  simply plug-in your phone into your computer to perform an update.

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Galaxy S5 G900H January 2017 Android Security Patch Updates

Samsung has begun rolling out the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Android Security updates to which now brings the January 2017 security patches. The update comes in different build version of which corresponds to each specific region across the globe. All of these updates are still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow based. So those who owned and still rocking the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H (Exynos) version, you folks might better check the update either via Over-The-Air or thru Samsung Kies.

Below are the technical details of each specific build version.

What's New:

• Android Device Security Updates - January 2017 Security Patches


• General bug-fixes, improved features and other system enhancements.

Latin America Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update version G900HXXS1CQAE

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level:  1 January 2017


• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPD1


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7760371


• Build number: MMB29M.G900HXXS1CQAE


• AP: G900HXXS1CQAE


• CSC: G900HUUB1CPJ1


• CP: G900HXXU1CPD1


• Build date: 01/20/2016

This build version specifically released for the Galaxy S5 owners in The Americas, in countries such as Panama, Argentina, Uruguay, Columbia, and etc.

Africa, and Middle East Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update version G900HXXS1CQAA

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level:  1 January 2017


• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPCA


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7760371


• Build number: MMB29M.G900HXXS1CQAA


• AP: G900HXXS1CQAA


• CSC: G900HOJV1CPL1


• CP: G900HXXU1CPCA


• Build date: 01/13/2016

This update is rolled out on various countries in Middle East such as United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, and more. While also the same update goes out in African region such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and many more.

Southeast Asia Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update version G900HXXS1CQA9

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level:  1 January 2017


• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPC6


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7760371


• Build number: MMB29M.G900HXXS1CQA9


• AP: G900HXXS1CQA9


• CSC: G900HOLB1CPG1


• CP: G900HXXU1CPC6


• Build date: 01/12/2016

This update build version G900HXXS1CQA9 were released in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Europe Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update version G900HXXS1CQA1

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level:  1 January 2017


• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPCA


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7760371


• Build number: MMB29M.G900HXXS1CQA1


• AP: G900HXXS1CQA1


• CSC: G900HOXY1CPL4


• CP: G900HXXU1CPCA


• Build date: 01/03/2016

The G900HXXS1CQA1 build were exclusively released in Russian Federation, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

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)?

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

• From the Home screen, touch the Settings icon.


• Touch About device.


• Touch Software update.

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

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

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies / Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 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.

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Galaxy Note 5 January 2017 Android Security Updates is Hitting SM-N920C and SM-N9208 Variants

Samsung began deploying  the January Android Security updates for Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C and the Galaxy Note5 Dous SM-N9208 variants in a timely manner this year.  This is the first Android Security Updates that we've seen covers the January 2017 security patches for the said  Galaxy Note 5  variants so far,  while the rest might be coming late 'til the end of February.

So, for those who owned the Galaxy Note 5 at hand but of-course with model numbers such as the SM-N9208 or  SM-N920C should check the update right now, just in-case if you folks haven't receive the notification message yet.  These updates will bumped up the Galaxy Note5 Dous SM-N9208 to build version N9208XXS3BQA6. While the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C on the other hand, will also moved to build version N920CXXS3BQA9 or  N920CXXS3BQAA .

Here are the technical details of the updates:

What's New:

• Android Security Updates - January 2017 Security Patches
• Device stability and improvements to performance
• General bug fixes to resolved known issues and other system enhancements

Galaxy Note5 Dous SM-N9208 Updates

Update version N9208XXS3BQA6

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android Security Patch Level: 1 January  2017
• Baseband version: N9208XXU3BQA3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9407408
• Build number: MMB29K.N9208XXS3BQA6
• AP: N9208XXS3BQA6
• CP: N9208XXU3BQA3
• CSC: N9208OLB3BPJ2

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Updates

Update version N920CXXS3BQAA

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android Security Patch Level: 1 January  2017
• Baseband version: N920CXXU3BQA2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9407408
• Build number: MMB29K.N920CXXS3BQAA
• AP: N920CXXS3BQAA
• CP: N920CXXU3BQA2
• CSC: N920COXE3BPJ2

Update version N920CXXS3BQA9

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android Security Patch Level: 1 January  2017
• Baseband version: N920CXXU3BQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9407408
• Build number: MMB29K.N920CXXS3BQA9
• AP: N920CXXS3BQA9
• CP: N920CXXU3BQA1
• CSC: N920COXE3BPJ2

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Galaxy S6 Edge+ G928F Updates to version G928FXXS3BQA7

The Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G928F is getting an updates to build version G928FXXS3BQA7 in the European regions.  The update is not the much awaited Android Nougat update yet, but it's still based in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. This update will only apply the new Android security patches that covers and bumps-up to the date level of 1 January 2017.

Here are the technical details of each updates:

What’s New in the Update?

• January Android device security updates
• Optimize the device performance
• Resolved known issues, and General bug-fixes

Technical Details:

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F) Update version G928FXXS3BQA7

• Model number: Sm-G928F
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: 1 January 2017
• Baseband version: G928FXXU3BQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9407408
• Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXS3BQA7

This update will moved the Galaxy S6 edge+ Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to build version G928FXXS3BQA7 from previous released build version G928FXXS3BPL6. Again, the rolling out have started in select countries and/or carrier specific devices,  but the deployment will continue to other countries any time soon.

Here are the list of countries this updates were released in random order:

• Austria
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Hungary
• Greece
• Italy
• Spain
• Luxembourg
• Belgium
• The Netherlands
• Switzerland
• Poland
• Romania
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Portugal
• Bulgaria
• Cyprus
• Kazakhstan
• Ukraine
• Uzbekistan
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Baltic region
• Southeast Europe

How to Update the Galaxy S6  to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

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

Updating the Galaxy S6 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 using the specified stock firmware for Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F and simply removed any modification that has been installed on it. Just find the

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

Download Smart Switch for PC

You have to choose the one that is specifically built for computer, depends on what you have either a PC or Mac.  Once you installed Smart Switch, all you need to do is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S6 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+.

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

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AT&T Galaxy S6 Edge+ Getting Updates to version G928AUCS4CPL1 Not Nougat But Still Marshmallow

Last week AT&T has sent out an update on Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 Active, this time the Galaxy S6 edge+ is also getting the same treatment. The update is dubbed as build version G928AUCS4CPL1, it is not the Nougat update yet but still in Android Marshmallow based. The said update only weighs at 14.7MB in file size and it brings nothing more but the new Android Security patches to which now covers the month of  December 2016.

Moreover, this update is now the 7th Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow released on AT&T Galaxy S6 since June 2016. The Nougat update might start to roll out sooner but we cannot guarantee any exact date to when it could arrive.  Some reports suggest the the Nougat will be rolling out on April, but we couldn't take it into an account until Samsung and the said carrier make an official announcements.

What’s New in G928AUCS4CPL1 Update?

• December Android Security Patch Update

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

• Device: Galaxy S6 edge+
• Model number: SAMSUNG-SM-G98A
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G928AUCS4CPL1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.G928AUCS4CPL1

Requires the previous update version G928AUCS4CPK1

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: November 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G928AUCS4CPK1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.G928AUCS4CPK1

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.

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.

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