Verizon Galaxy S5 Gets February 2017 Security Update to G900VVRS2DQB2

There's an update hitting on Verizon Galaxy S5 this month, bringing the February 2017 Android Security patches. The update will move the device current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS from previous version G900VVRS2DQA1 to G900VVRS2DQB2.

This is just a small Over-The-Air (OTA)update that won't even bothers you taking the update. Besides, there are lots of  security updates will be hitting on this device this year, and much even more than the prior year.

Update version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQB2 details :

• Model number: SM-G900V
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) 
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G900VVRS2DQB2
• Kernel version: 3.4.0
• Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQB2

Previous Update version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1 :

• 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

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.

• 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.

[Thank’s to Rod]

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Sprint Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ Getting February 2017 Security Updates to G920PVPS4CQB1 & G925PVPS4CQB1

Sprint has started rolling out the February 2017 Android security updates on Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge and the S6 edge+ flagships. Yet, these updates are still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow base and it's not the much awaited Android Nougat update.  Even though it's just minor update for the device but still no one knows that this could be some sort of preparations for the upcoming Nougat update. Well, I hope so.

Anyways, here are the details of the said update.

What’s New:

• Android device security updates – February 2017 security patch

 Sprint Galaxy S6 Update to version G920PVPS4CQB1

• Model number: SM-G920P
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920PVPS4CQB1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9935814
• Build number: MMB29K.G920PVPS4CQB1

Sprint Galaxy S6 edge Update to version G925PVPS4CQB1

• Model number: SM-G925P
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925PVPS4CQB1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9935814
• Build number: MMB29K.G925PVPS4CQB1

Sprint Galaxy S6 edge+ Update to version G928PVPS3CQB1

• Model number: SM-G928P
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928PVPS3CQB1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9010628
• Build number: MMB29K.G928PVPS3CQB1
  

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 let know 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.

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Verizon Galaxy Note5 February 2017 Security Update to N920VVRS3BQB1

Verizon is sending out an OTA update dubbed as build version N920VVRS3BQB1 for the Galaxy Note5 devices. Noting that this phone receives frequent updates in a monthly basis just to bring the Android security patch updates. And yet another month comes around and so does the security patch will level up to February 2017.

On a side note, it's not the most anticipated Android 7.0 Nougat update yet but it has stayed still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Verizon does not even released any Nougat updates on Galaxy S7 and S7 edge so far.  So it quite unsure to when that much awaited Nougat update will arrive onto your precious Galaxy Note5.

Anyways, here are the build version details of this update:

OTA Update version N920VVRS3BQB1

What’s New: February 2017 Android Device Security Updates

Android version	6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level	February 1, 2017
Baseband version	N920VVRS3BQB1
Kernel version	3.10.61
Build number	MMB29K.N920VVRS3BQB1

It is just small OTA update, so it won't bother that much of your time to take the update.  The roll out usually takes into several days, but if you haven't received the notification message yet, you may just simply fire up that software update in your device settings.

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Galaxy S5 February 2017 Android Security Patch Updates versionG900FXXS1CQBW

Yet another month and another Android security patch updates is hitting on Galaxy S5. This time around we have seen Samsung started releasing the February 2017 Android security updates on Galaxy S5 SM-G900F (Snapdragon) and the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H (Exynos) variants.

First came around is the Galaxy S5 G900F update to version G900FXXS1CQBW of which is recently hitting in Europe particularly in the UK. Then follows by the Galaxy S5 G900H updates in various region such as Latin America, Europe and Southeast Asia. These updates also comes in different version, such as G900HXXU1CQB2, G900HXXS1CQB4, and G900HXXS1CQB5.

Anyways, if somehow someone seeking for the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S5, I may say that  it won't and it will never happen. All of these recent updates were still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow base that brings nothing more but rather than the Android security patches. Besides, this device will stay rocking in 2017 with a monthly updates.

Here are the technical details:

What’s New:

•  February 2017 Security Patches - Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR)

Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Update

•  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  1 February 2017
• Baseband version: G900FXXS1CQAV
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471
• Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CQBW
• AP: G900FXXS1CQBW
• CP: G900FXXS1CQAV
• CSC: G900FOXA1CPJ6
• Build date: 02/13/2017
• Region: Europe
  
  

Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update

Update version G900HXXS1CQB5

•  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  1 February 2017
• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPC6
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7760371
• Build number: MMB29M.G900HXXS1CQB5
• AP: G900HXXS1CQB5
• CP: G900HXXU1CPC6
• CSC: G900HOLB1CPG1
• Build date: 02/13/2017
• Region: Southeast Asia

Update version G900HXXS1CQB4

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  1 February 2017
• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPD1
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7760371
• Build number: MMB29M.G900HXXS1CQB4
• AP: G900HXXS1CQB4
• CP: G900HXXU1CPD1
• CSC: G900HUUB1CPJ1
• Build date: 02/14/2017
• Region: Latin America

Update version G900HXXU1CQB2

•  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  1 February 2017
• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPCA
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7760371
• Build number: MMB29M.G900HXXU1CQB2
• AP: G900HXXU1CQB2
• CP: G900HXXU1CPCA
• CSC: G900HOXY1CPL4
• Build date: 02/08/2017
• Region: Europe

The February 2017 Android security update addresses 50 Android's Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), and 7 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE).

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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T-Mobile Galaxy S5 Update version G900TUVS1GQA2, January 2017 AndroidSecurity Patch

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900T gets an OTA update and it'll bump up the Android OS version to G900TUVS1GQA2 from G900TUVS1GPK3. It is just a minor update that  brings up the January 2017 Android security patches, so it does not bothering to take the update at the right time. This is the same security updates that have been also recently sent out on AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint Galaxy S5 variants.

Here goes the technical details of the said update:

What’s New?

• January 2017 Android Security updates

Galaxy S5 SM-G900T update version G900TUVS1GQA2 details: 

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G900TUVS1GQA2
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7500527
• Build number: MMB29M.G900TUVS1GQA2

Previous version:

• 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

In addition, the January 2017 Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR) packaged contains 68 patches for Android Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), and 28 patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), according to Samsung Mobile Security bulletin.

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 Sarah and Ben]

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AT&T Galaxy Note5 Update version N920AUCS4CQA1, January 2017 Security Patch

AT&T Galaxy Note5 receives an OTA update to build version N920AUCS4CQA1. The update will apply the new Android security patches and has moved its level from December 1, 2016 to January 1, 2017. Though it isn't the much awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update yet and it's still stayed in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, but it is just a minor OTA update weighing at just 57.1MB in size. So it couldn't bother anyone to take the update at the very least.

Here goes the technical details of the said update:

What’s new: January 2017 Android Security Updates

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4CQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.N920AUCS4CQA1

Previous version: December Android Security Updates

• Android version:6.0.1
• Android security patch level:December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4CPL1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.N920AUCS4CPL1

The roll out starts on February 08,  2017 and the deployments could take at approximately 15 days or until it completely covered all AT&T Galaxy Note5 devices.

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Galaxy S6 G920F Update version G920FXXU5DQA7, January 2017 Security Updates

If you've got the Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F an update with build version G920FXXU5DQA7 is hitting your device this week. This is just another monthly Android security updates to which now contains the January 2017 security patches. 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.

In addition, there also some different build version is being rolled out in various countries. Like for example some parts of Europe will also received the build version such as G920FXXU5DQAF, G920FXXU5DQAG, and G920FXXU5DQA8. While in Middle East countries will get the build version G920FXXS5DQA3 and then followed by African countries of which will also receive the build version G920FXXU5DQAJ.

The table below shows you the technical details of each specific build version.

Update version G920FXXU5DQA7

Region/Country	Europe
Carrier	unlocked version
Device name	Galaxy S6
Model number	SM-G920F
Android version	6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level	1 January 2017
Baseband version	G920FXXU5DQA2
Kernel version	3.10.61-8821257
Build number	MMB29K.G920FXXU5DQA7
AP:	G920FXXU5DQA7
CP:	G920FXXU5DQA2
CSC:	G920FOXA4DPGW
Release date:	2/2/2017

Update version G920FXXU5DQA8

Region/Country	Europe
Carrier	unlocked version
Device name	Galaxy S6
Model number	SM-G920F
Android version	6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level	1 January 2017
Baseband version	G920FXXU5DPL3
Kernel version	3.10.61-8821257
Build number	MMB29K.G920FXXU5DQA8
AP:	G920FXXU5DQA8
CP:	G920FXXU5DPL3
CSC:	G920FOXE5DQA3
Release date:	2/2/2017

Update version G920FXXU5DQAG

Region/Country	The Netherlands
Carrier	unlocked version
Device name	Galaxy S6
Model number	SM-G920F
Android version	6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level	1 January 2017
Baseband version	G920FXXU5DPLD
Kernel version	3.10.61-8821257
Build number	MMB29K.G920FXXU5DQAG
AP:	G920FXXU5DQAG
CP:	G920FXXU5DPLD
CSC:	G920FPHN5DPL5
Release date:	2/2/2017

Update version G920FXXU5DQAF

Region/Country	Nordic Countries
Carrier	unlocked version
Device name	Galaxy S6
Model number	SM-G920F
Android version	6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level	1 January 2017
Baseband version	G920FXXU5DPL5
Kernel version	3.10.61-8821257
Build number	MMB29K.G920FXXU5DQAF
AP:	G920FXXU5DQAF
CP:	G920FXXU5DPL5
CSC:	G920FNEE5DPK2
Release date:	2/2/2017

Update version G920FXXS5DQA3

Region/Country	United Arab Emirates
Carrier	unlocked version
Device name	Galaxy S6
Model number	SM-G920F
Android version	6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level	1 January 2017
Baseband version	G920FXXU4DPK1
Kernel version	3.10.61-9151931
Build number	MMB29K.G920FXXS5DQA3
AP:	G920FXXS5DQA3
CP:	G920FXXU4DPK1
CSC:	G920FOJV4DPI4
Release date	2/2/2017

Update version G920FXXU5DQAJ

Region/Country	South Africa
Carrier	unlocked version
Device name	Galaxy S6
Model number	SM-G920F
Android version	6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android security patch level	1 January 2017
Baseband version	G920FXXU5DQA2
Kernel version	3.10.61-8821257
Build number	MMB29K.G920FXXU5DQAJ
AP:	G920FXXU5DQAJ
CP:	G920FXXU5DQA2
CSC:	G920FXFV5DQA1
Release date:	2/2/2017

Again, the release will take into several days, if ever you haven't see the update coming yet, give a day or two. Each 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 had skipped and missed some security updates. So better check the update right if you are from those mentioned regions.

How to Update the Galaxy S6 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

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

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

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

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

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

Download Smart Switch for PC

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

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

Once the update 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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January 2017 Security Patch Updates Hitting AT&T Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 Active and S6 edge+

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 (G920A), Galaxy S6 edge (G925A), Galaxy S6 edge+ (G928A), and the Galaxy S6 active  (G890A) are all getting the January 2017 Android security patch updates.  The over the air update release schedule starts on February 8, 2017, and the rolls out has begun as we speak. These were just minor OTA updates that varies from 16 MB up to 50 MB on each devices.

In addition, these updates has still stayed in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and not Android Nougat update that we've been waiting for. Speaking of the Nougat updates, we already seen that it's already been lurking around in the corner and are about to emerge anytime soon. So just until then only AT&T will decide to when it could be the roll out begins.

Anyways, here are the technical details on each device updates:

Whats New: January 2017 Android Device Security Patches

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920A

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920AUCS5DPK5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9462607
• Build number: MMB29K.G920AUCS5DPK5

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6  edge G925A

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925AUCS5DPK5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8851614
• Build number: MMB29K.G925AUCS5DPK5

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928A

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928AUCS4CQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.G928AUCS4CQA1

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 Active SM-G890A

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G890AUCS5CPK5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61.9696102
• Build number: MMB29K.G890AUCS5CPK5

Device Update via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, or S6 active 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, S6 edge, S6 edge+, or S6 active  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, S6 edge, and S6 edge+ first, and or removed any changes that has been installed in it.

via: AT&T support pages [1]  [2]  [3]

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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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