AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Updates N920AUCS4CQB2 February 2017 Security Patch

AT&T has just released an update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A). The latter will move the device current Android Marshmallow OS to build version N920AUCS4CQB2. Just like the previous updates that bears the monthly Android security patches, so this one also carry the February 1, 2017 Android security patch level.

Here goes the details;

What's New: Android Security Patch Updates - February 2017

Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920A

Model number: SM-N920A

Android version: 6.0.1

Android security patch level: February 1, 2017

Baseband version: N920AUCS4CQB2

Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126

Build number: MMB29K.N920AUCS4CQB2


However, even though it's only brings the new security pacthes, but the update files size weighs at hefty 167 MB.  So probably there might be some minor bug-fixes and other enhancements hitting on the device system.

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AT&T Galaxy S5 OTA G900AUCU4DQB1 February 2017 Security Updates

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 starts receiving the February 2017 Android security patch updates today. The update of which comes as build version G900AUCU4DQB1 to which carries the said February 2017 security patches. As usual, this update will not bring any major changes for the device, but judging by its file size at a hefty 184 MB, it might also equipped with several bug-fixes and other system enhancements to improved the device performance.

What's New:

• Android device security updates - February 1, 2017
• Device name SAMSUNG-SM-G900A
• Android version 6.0.1
• Android security patch level February 1, 2017
• Baseband version G900AUCU4DQB1
• Kernel version 3.4.0-9723602
• Build number  MMB29M.G900AUCS4DQB1

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow?
This update requires the previous released version G900AUCU4DQA1 prior to get the update. It is seeding via Over-The-Air and it may take into several days before hitting all AT&T Galaxy S5 SM-G900A owners.

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 Settings > About Device > Software Update.

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

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

[Thank’s to Marilyn]

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Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Android 7.0 Nougat Updates version G920FXXU5EQBG

Following the Galaxy S6 edge Android 7.0 Nougat updates, we also received some tips from our friends in Italy that their Galaxy S6 have received an update to Nougat. And guess what? It's also came from Vodafone carrier. So here we go again, it's not so surprising that the carrier branded Galaxy S6 now getting ahead of the game. So those who owns the factory unlocked version, might hold on for a while.

The update came out as firmware version G920FXXU5EQBG, which is also similar to the Galaxy S6 edge update a while ago.

Here goes the details:

• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920F
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Baseband version: G920FXXU5EQAC
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10789740
• Build number: NRD90M.G920FXXU5EQBG
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• AP: G920FXXU5EQBG
• CP: G920FXXU5EQAC
• CSC: G920FVFG5EQBG
• Release date: March 8, 2017
• File size: 1.3 GB

This update is release in stages and it may take time before it reaches in other areas. But just keep on checking if you haven't received the notification message yet.

The Android 7.0 Nougat features a much improved user interface. With this, it enables the device for a faster speed and stability.

Android Nougat Updates Changelog details:

• Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
• Provides new UX and various performance modes
• Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
• Improved usability of the Multi-window
• Improved setting menu and Always On Display
• Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

Multi-Window Usability Improvements

A newly improved Multi-Window that allows users to easily adjust and controls the window size in split view.  Users can now access up to seven apps at the same time as the new pop-up window supports up to five separate windows in addition to the two split-views.

Improvements in Quick Panel and Notifications

The Quick Panel is redesigned into a much cleaner view. The title in the first panel’s depth icons have been removed. Whilst the second depth icons were lined-up into nine groups and are now much easier to locate.

The Notifications is added with Direct Reply support and are now also rearranged to display information.

Improved User’s Interface and Performance Mode

There are now four available modes such as the Optimized mode, Game mode, Entertainment mode, Entertainment mode, and High Performance mode.

The Optimized mode will now allows users to optimized and extends the battery life performance in the settings.

The Game mode also provides two additional functions  such as Game Launcher and Game Tools. Entertainment mode enhances the sound and image quality, while the High Performance mode is for setting up the best quality display settings.

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Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F Official Android 7.0 Nougat Updates to G925FXXU5EQBG Initially Release

The much awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update for Galaxy S6 edge has finally arrived. However, the roll out is initially available for Vodafone Galaxy S6 edge users in select countries in Europe. The Nougat  firmware dubbed as version G925FXXU5EQBG are now hitting in United Kingdom, Germany,  Switzerland, and Italy. But other carriers in Europe might as well follows. Not to mention, that the factory unlocked version of the Galaxy S6 edge well also get it sooner, since  carrier branded  firmware builds primarily originated from the unlocked version.

Anyways, here are the details of the first Android 7.0 Nougat Updates on Galaxy S6 edge.

• Device name: Galaxy S6 edge
• Model number: SM-G925F
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Baseband version: G925FXXU5EQAC
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10789740
• Build number: NRD90M.G925FXXU5EQBG
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• AP: G925FXXU5EQBG
• CP: G925FXXU5EQAC
• CSC: G925FVFG5EQBG
• Release date: March 7, 2017

The update weighs at about 1.4 GB. The roll out is still in phases, and it may take several days to arrive in some areas. Therefore, only select few can get the updates, but the full release will start at the end of March to June 2017.  So if you owned the Galaxy S6 edge just keep on eyeing out if you haven't received the said Android 7.0 Nougat update.

The Android 7.0 Nougat features a much improved user interface. With this, it enables the device for a faster speed and stability.

Android Nougat Updates Changelog details:

• Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
• Provides new UX and various performance modes
• Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
• Improved usability of the Multi-window
• Improved setting menu and Always On Display
• Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

Multi-Window Usability Improvements

A newly improved Multi-Window that allows users to easily adjust and controls the window size in split view.  Users can now access up to seven apps at the same time as the new pop-up window supports up to five separate windows in addition to the two split-views.

Improvements in Quick Panel and Notifications

The Quick Panel is redesigned into a much cleaner view. The title in the first panel’s depth icons have been removed. Whilst the second depth icons were lined-up into nine groups and are now much easier to locate.

The Notifications is added with Direct Reply support and are now also rearranged to display information.

Improved User’s Interface and Performance Mode

There are now four available modes such as the Optimized mode, Game mode, Entertainment mode, Entertainment mode, and High Performance mode.

The Optimized mode will now allows users to optimized and extends the battery life performance in the settings.

The Game mode also provides two additional functions  such as Game Launcher and Game Tools. Entertainment mode enhances the sound and image quality, while the High Performance mode is for setting up the best quality display settings.

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Sprint Galaxy Note 5 Updates to version N920PVPS3BQB1

Sprint Galaxy Note 5 has started out receiving an OTA update to version N920PVPS3BQB1. Just like the previous month update, the latter contains the Android security patches  for the month of February 2017.

Anyways, this is just a small OTA update, bumping the device current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS from build version N920PVPS3BQA1 to N920PVPS3BQB1. So make sure the check the update right now if you owns the Sprint Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920P variant.

Here are the details:

What's New: Android Security Updates - February 2017 security patches

Version: 

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017


• Baseband version: N920PVPS3BQB1


• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9010628


• Build number: MMB29K.N920PVPS3BQB1

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

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a Wi-Fi network to avoid high data charges. Ensure that your device battery is recharged before performing the software  update. The phone must not have been rooted or otherwise the update may fail or it may cause a fatal error. You must fully unroot your Galaxy Note5 first before performing the software update.

• From the device Home screen, simply touch Apps.


• Touch the Settings (gear icon).


• Touch the System tab.


• Touch About device.


• Touch Software update.


• Touch Check for updates. It will then prompts you to the new software update.


• Lastly, touch the Install button, then OK.

Update your Galaxy Note 5 using your computer via Smart Switch PC

This method is always handy on some part, especially if you have missed the update and you’re left behind to the update’s scheduled dates that usually only took place and runs in weeks. You can still easily update your Galaxy Note 5 using your PC or Mac. All you need is a USB cable and then the Smart Switch firmware update tool. Smart Switch is similar to the before Kies that have been used to older devices. Also, Smart Switch has the capability to back up and restore your data in just a few clicks away.

1. Download Smart Switch for PC and MAC computers version and then  install it on your computer.


2. Connect your Galaxy Note5 on your computer using the USB cable.


3. Run Smart Switch, then wait until it recognizes the connection of the device. If the update is available it will automatically prompt you to update your device.


4. Click on the Update button. Some other steps like on how to backup and restore your data is included in the instructions.

Again do not touch the phone like disconnecting the USB cable if the software update has started. You may need to wait much longer while updating via Smart Switch as your firmware is being served by Samsung itself. The Smart Switch firmware file is a much larger to the ones released via Over The Air but were still the same file.

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Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge+ Updates to version G928VVRS3BQB1, February 2017 Security Patch

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has gotten an OTA update bumping it's Android OS to version G928VVRS3BQB1.  The said update is still part of the monthly security maintenance to which contains the  Android security patches for February 2017.  So therefore, it's not the much awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update so far, and the device stayed in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

What’s New?

• Android Security Updates –  February 2017 Security Patches

Technical Details:

Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928V) Update version G928VVRS3BQB1

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928VVRS3BQB1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G928VVRS3BQB1

Previous update:

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

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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Sprint Galaxy S5 Updates to version G900PVPS3CQB3, Brings February 2017Security Patches

Sprint has once again rolled out an OTA update for Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900P.  The update has bumped up to version G900PVPS3CQB3 from last few weeks update version G900PVPS3CQA2. As usual, the update does not brings any noticeable changes nor any adverse effect to the device as it is still part of the monthly Android security updates.  The latter will brings the February 2017 Android security patches prior to the previous version which also contains the January 2017 security patches.

Here are the technical details:

Update Build version G900PVPS3CQB3 Technical details: 

• Country: United States
• Carrier: Sprint
• Device name: Galaxy S5
• Model number: SM-G900P
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G900PVPS3CQB3
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242
• Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPS3CQB3

What’s New:

• Android Security Updates – February  2017 Android security patches

Previous updates:

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)


• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017


• Baseband version: G900PVPS3CQA2


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242


• Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPS3CQA2

Again, the G900PVPS3CQA2 update size only weighs at 27.3 MB to download either via  Over-The-Air (OTA) and or by using Kies/Smart Switch for PC. The rolls out is in phased basis, and it may take into several days before it will completely arrives on all Sprint Galaxy S5 owners.

However, if you haven’t received the notification message, you may manually check the update from time to time until it tells you that the new update is available for grab. Simply just tap on your Galaxy S5  Settings > About device > Software update > Check for update.

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

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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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