T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ Got an Update with Various System Improvements

Way back in May, T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ has gotten its Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade.  Last month, the device receives some fixes to the intermittent call failure for select users. Now another round of Nougat update dubbed as build number G928TUVS4EQG1, will be hitting the Galaxy S6 edge+ users starting on June 201, 2017.

The update includes some various system improvements, according to T-Mobile. But while sneaking around the build details, the update also contain the July 1, 2017 security update.

We also keep eyeing on the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) and the Galaxy S6 edge  (SM-G925T) variants,  but yet it seems like there ain’t no signs of Nougat update as of this time being.

Here are the details:

What's New:

• Various system improvements

Details:

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928TUVS4EQG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.G928TUVS4EQG1
• Release date: July 20, 2017

So if you’ve got a T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+, you can manually check for a software update by going into Settings > About device> Check for an Update.

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T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Receives July 2017 Security Updates

Earlier in June, T-Mobile has rolled the Android 7.0 Nougat updates on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.  This time around a new update is being pushed of which has the monthly Android security maintenance updates.

A new software update for Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) dubbed as build number G920TUVS5FQG1 and for the Galaxy S6 edge  (SM-G925T) with build number G925TUVS5FQG1 will be hitting on both devices this week. These releases contain the monthly security update to which basically bumps up the said devices Android security patch level to July 1, 2017.

So if you’ve got a T-Mobile Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, you can manually check for a software update by going into Settings > About device> Check for an Update.

Here goes the update details:

What's New:

• Security update

Update build G920TUVS5FQG1 for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920TUVS5FQG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
• Build number: NRD90M.G920TUVS5FQG1

Update build G920TUVS5FQG1  for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925T

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925TUVS5FQG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
• Build number: NRD90M.G925TUVS5FQG1

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Galaxy S6 edge+ June 2017 Android Security Updates

Here's the monthly roundup of the Galaxy S6 edge+ updates for the month of June 2017.  The following lists covers almost all Galaxy S6 edge+ models across the globe.  Bear in mind that all updates have a unique released build numbers, and it depends in the Galaxy S6 edge+ model number, country  or region, and the mobile network providers.  So just take a look around if your precious Galaxy S6 edge+ has already gotten one of the following updates.

Galaxy S6 edge+ Updates in United States

We've spotted several updates in United States for the Galaxy S6 edge+. However, there is one particular carrier hasn't had any signs of movements yet.

Sprint Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928P Update

• Carrier: Sprint
• Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
• Model number: SM-G928P
• Android version: 7.0
• Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928PVPS3DQF1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.G928PVPS3DQF1
• Release date: June 27, 2017
• What's new: Android device security updates

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Galaxy S6 edge May/June 2017 Android Security Maintenance Updates

In this post,  we are rounding up a lists of Galaxy S6 edge Android OS updates. This time around we covered the month of June 2017, so you can take a good picture of which one got an update or otherwise did not. Basically, the June updates contains the monthly Android Security Maintenance updates to which has bumped the Galaxy S6 edge devices Android security patch level to June 1, 2017, while there were still some that are getting the May's security releases.

United States Galaxy S6 edge Updates

The following Galaxy S6 edge devices are receiving May and June 2017 Android Security Maintenance Updates in the United States.

AT&T  Samsung Galaxy S6 edge  Updates

AT&T is fully aware of  the monthly Android security updates, and they are always on the right track. Here goes their June releases on Galaxy edge.

Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925A (AT&T) Update build NRD90M.G925AUCS6EQF1

• Region: United States
• Carrier: AT&T
• Device name: Galaxy S6 edge
• Model number: SM-G925A
• Android version: 7.0
• Android Security patch level : June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925AUCS6EQF1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
• Build number: NRD90M.G925AUCS6EQF1
• Release date: June 23, 2017

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Galaxy Note 5 June 2017 Android Security Updates (6/1/2017 - 6/30/2017)

Yet another month passes by, and so does the monthly release of the Android security patch updates for the Galaxy Note 5 continually pouring in. This time around, we are going to leave you a compiled list of each updates that we've seen coming through for the whole month of June 2017 on each Galaxy Note 5 variant across the globe. Noting that each updates brings nothing new additional features rather but it brings the new Android Security patch updates to keep our Galaxy Note 5 invulnerable to any harmful and or malicious apps and other activities.

Furthermore, all of the following updates only brings the June 1, 2017 Android security patch level to each Galaxy Note 5 models. You may take a look back if your Galaxy Note 5 already received one these updates.

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920A Updates

Update build number N920AUCS4EQF1

• Region: United States


• Carrier: AT&T


• Model number: SM-N920A


• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)


• Android security patch level: June 1, 2017


• Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQF1


• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541


• Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQF1

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Galaxy S6 June 2017 Android Security Updates Roundup 6/1/2017 -6/30/2017

Here comes the Galaxy S6  updates that we've gathered around for the month of June 2017. Whilst each of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge models around the globe has gotten new updates of which basically brings the June 1, 2017 Android security patches. The lists below are the June updates that we've seen rolled out on each Galaxy S6 and S6 edge model numbers and specific carrier providers. So let's take a look back of which Galaxy S6 devices got the June security update and which one has not.

Galaxy S6 Updates in United States

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T Update

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 edge has gotten its 1st Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade from Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow in June 2017. The rolling out only begins a month after the T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ received the nougat update way back in May.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920T (T-Mobile) Update build NRD90M.G920TUVU5FQE1

• Region: United States
• Carrier: T-Mobile
• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920T
• Android version: 7.0
• Android security patch level : May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920TUVU5FQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
• Build number: NRD90M.G920TUVU5FQE1
• Release date: June 5, 2017

Verizon Galaxy S6 SM-G920V Update

Verizon has also rolled out an update on their Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in early June. However,  these updates only covered the Android security patches for the month of May of considering that there's a one month gap left behind before the new security update is released.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920V (Verizon) Update build NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1

• Region: United States
• Carrier: Verizon
• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920V
• Android version: 7.0
• Android security patch level : May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920VVRS4DQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1
• Release date: June 8, 2017

AT&T Galaxy S6 SM-G920A, and Galaxy S6 active SM-G890A Update

AT&T is fully aware of  the monthly Android security updates, and they are always on the right track. Here goes their June releases on Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 active.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920A (AT&T)  Update build NRD90M.G920AUCS6EQF1

• Carrier: AT&T
• Region: United States
• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920A
• Android version: 7.0
• Android Security patch level : June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920AUCS6EQF1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
• Build number: NRD90M.G920AUCS6EQF1
• Release date: June 23, 2017

Galaxy S6 active SM-G890A (AT&T) Update build NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQF1

• Region: United States
• Carrier: AT&T
• Device name: Galaxy S6 active
• Model number: SM-G890A
• Android version: 7.0
• Android Security patch level: June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G890AUCU6DQF1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
• Build number: NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQF1
• Release date: June 23, 2017

Sprint Galaxy S6 SM-G920P Update

Sprint has also  rolled out the monthly security updates on their S6 and S6 edge for the month on June. Even though they already stopped updating their support pages about their Galaxy S6 and S6 edge but these folks has always on the right track to kept their devices gets the most latest updates.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920P (Sprint) Update build NRD90M.G920PVPS4DQF1

• Region: United States
• Carrier: Sprint
• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920P
• Android version: 7.0
• Android security patch level : June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920PVPS4DQF1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10994289
• Build number: NRD90M.G920PVPS4DQF1
• Release date: June 22, 2017

Galaxy S6 Updates in Canada

All major and minor Canadian carrier has rolled out an update on Galaxy S6 of which contains the June 1, 2017 Android security patches. However, each carrier has their own release schedules.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920W8 (Canada) Update build NRD90M.G920W8VLS5DQF1

• Region: Canada
• Carrier: Factory unlocked, Telus, Bell, Rogers, Fido. Koodo,
• Freedom, Videotron, Virgin-Mobile, Sasktel, Eastlink, MTS
• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920W8
• Android version: 7.0
• Android security patch level : June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920W8VLS5DQF1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11094681
• Build number: NRD90M.G920W8VLS5DQF1
• Release date: June 25, 2017

Galaxy S6 Updates in Australia

In Australia we've found that only one carrier has rolled  an update for Galaxy S6 SM-G920I. While other variants including the factory unlocked, Optus, and Vodafone has no signs of movements yet.

Update build NRD90M.G920IDVU3FQF1

• Region: Australia
• Carrier: Telstra
• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920F
• Android version: 7.0
• Android security patch level : June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920IDVU3FQF1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11560484
• Build number: NRD90M.G920IDVU3FQF1

Galaxy S6 Updates in New Zealand

All Galaxy S6 in New Zealand has gotten the June 2017 security updates, including the unlocked version, and the carrier branded ones such as Vodafone, Sparks, and 3degrees.

Update build NRD90M.G920IDVU3FQF5

• Region: New Zealand
• Carrier: Factory unlocked version, Vodafone, 3degrees, Sparks
• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920F
• Android version: 7.0
• Android security patch level : June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920FXXU3FQF5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11656310
• Build number: NRD90M.G920IDVU3FQF5

Galaxy S6 Updates in Europe

The Galaxy S6 devices has received the same June 2017 security treatment across the Europe region.  But each updates comes in different build version and it differs to countries, and carrier providers. Here goes the lists of Europe's Galaxy S6 updates.

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AT&T Galaxy S6 Active, S6 and S6 edge June 2017 Security Patch Updates [G920AUCS6EQF1 & G925AUCS6EQF1]

AT&T is now sending out the monthly Android device security updates on Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A), the Galaxy S6 active (SM-G890A),  and Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925A).  The Android device security updates usually happens at the end of the month.  This time each device will bumped up the Android security patch level to June 1, 2017.  These updates are all still base in Android 7.0 Nougat.

In addition, the AT&T's Galaxy S6 edge+ (plus) (SM-G928A) variant hasn't have any movement yet.  But it might follow shortly this coming few days.

Here's the details:

What's New:

• Android device security updates

AT&T Galaxy S6 Active SM-G890A Update version G890AUCS6DQF1

• Android version: 7.0
• Android Security patch level : June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G890AUCU6DQF1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
• Build number: NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQF1
• Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G890AUCS6DQF1

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Canada's Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 Android 7.0 Nougat's June Security Update to version N920W8VLS4CQF2

As Canada's Galaxy Note 5 already received its Android 7.0 Nougat updates way back in April. Now here comes another round of Nougat updates that are about to hit the said devices this month. This update will bumped up all Canadian carriers Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 to Nougat version N920W8VLS4CQF2 from the previous released version N920W8VLU4CQC9.

However, the update will not bring  any additional features, but it includes the June 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Aside from June's Security patches it may also includes general enhancements, bug-fixes, and other system improvements.

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 Update version N920W8VLS4CQF2

What's New:

• June 2017 Android security patches
• Resolved known issues
• General system enhancements

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T-Mobile Galaxy S6 & S6 edge Getting Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrades

T-Mobile has finally begun rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat updates to their Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) and the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925T) variants. Way back in April, T-Mobile have been pushed the Android 7.0 Nougat on Galaxy S6 edge+, now it's for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge models turn to get the same treatment. What's taking them too long to unleash the said updates may have some reasons. But it may have been late than never, the waiting is finally over.

Well, here goes the details from each device updates.

Update version G920TUVU5FQE1 for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920TUVU5FQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
• Build number: NRD90M.G920TUVU5FQE1

Update version G925TUVU5FQE1 for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G925T

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
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• Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925TUVU5FQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
• Build number: NRD90M.G925TUVU5FQE1

What’s New: 

• OS upgrade - Android 7.0 Nougat
• Provided 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 addition of the Samsung pass feature
• Efficient space for instillation of downloaded apps
• Improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

These version of Nougat updates also includes the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level.

So if it happens that you’ve got a T-Mobile Galaxy S6 or a Galaxy S6 edge,  it is much better to check the update right now. These updates are seeding via Over-The-Air, and weighs at hefty 1.3 GB in file size.

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Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 edge May Security Updates [G920PVPS4DQE2 & G925PVPS4DQE2]

Sprint Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge has also started receiving it's May security updates. A new Android 7.0 Nougat update dubbed as version  G920PVPS4DQE2 is hitting Sprint Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P). While the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925P) also gotten its update to version G925PVPS4DQE2. These updates brings the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level, but as as well also includes some improvements to the earlier Nougat updates (G920PVPU4DQC7 and G925PVPU4DQC7) way back in April.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920P Update version G920PVPS4DQE2

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920PVPS4DQE2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10994289
• Build number: NRD90M.G920PVPS4DQE2

Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925P Update version  G925PVPS4DQE2

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925PVPS4DQE2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10994289
• Build number: NRD90M.G925PVPS4DQE2

What's New: 

• Android Security Updates

For those who haven't updated to Nougat yet here are the new features:

• Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
• Samsung Cloud
• Samsung Pass
• 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

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AT&T Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 active and S6 edge plus Receiving May Android Security Updates

AT&T has just released this month's OTA updates for their own Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 active and the Galaxy S6 edge plus models.

These new releases brings nothing more any new changes to the recent Android 7.0 Nougat, but this time around it includes the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Each devices receives at about 15 MB to 50 MB OS update,  of which it won't take too long to download and install.

Here goes the technical details on each device update:

What's New:

• Android Device Security Updates - May 2017 Maintenance Release

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6  (SM-G920A) Update version G920AUCS6EQE1

• Android version: 7.0  (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920AUCS6EQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
• Build number: NRD90M.G920AUCS6EQE1
• Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G920AUCS6EQE1
• Previous version required: G920AUCU6EQCF
• File size: 50.6MB

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925A) Update version G925AUCS6EQE1

• Android version: 7.0  (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925AUCS6EQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
• Build number: NRD90M.G925AUCS6EQE1
• Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G925AUCS6EQE1
• Previous version required: G925AUCU6EQCF
• File size: 35.2MB

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 active  (SM-G890A) Update version G890AUCS6DQE1

• Android version: 7.0  (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G890AUCU6DQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
• Build number: NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQE1
• Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G890AUCS6DQE1
• Previous version required: G890AUCU6DQD1
• File size: 15.6MB

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928A) Update version G928AUCS4EQE1

• Android version: 7.0  (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928AUCS4EQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.G928AUCS4EQE1
• Previous versions required: G928AUCS4EQD1
• File size: 15.8MB

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Android 7.0 Nougat Updates on Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I Released in Australia, version N920IDVU3CQD3

The Android 7.0 Nougat update for Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I variants has finally begun.  The said Nougat update is now available for those who owned the factory unlocked and Vodafone Galaxy Note 5 in Australia.  While other carriers such as Telstra and Optus might as well follow soon.

However, for New Zealand and Singapore Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I  owners, you folks might still hold on for a little while.  There hasn't any signs of the Android 7.0 Nougat movements from Samsung's software update center in the said region as of this moment.

Anyways, the first Android Nougat update comes in build version N920IDVU3CQD3. It is a similar build heading in both unbranded and carrier branded Galaxy Note 5 in Australia. Along with all the Nougat goodies, this version also includes the March 1, 2017 Android security patch level.


Here are the details:

• Device name: Galaxy Note 5
• Model number: SM-N920I
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android Security patch level: March 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920IDVU3CQD2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
• Build number: NRD90M.N920IDVU3CQD3
• AP: N920IDVU3CQD3
• CP: N920IDVU3CQD2
• CSC: N920IXSA3CQD3

Android 7.0 Nougat Features:

• 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

The update is seeding via Over-The-Air. Once the device received the update, the OS version will bumped to Android 7.0 Nougat version NRD90M.N920IDVU3CQD3 from the previous Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow version MMB29K.N920IDVS3BQA3.

Make sure to manually check the update by going to the device settings. From Home screen, Apps > Settings > Software info> Software updates > Check for Updates.

How to Update Galaxy Note 5 to Android 7.0 Nougat via Over-The-Air:

Make sure your phone’s battery is fully re-charged before starting the software update. This is a must and very important part to get rid of some issues if ever the software update being interrupted due to a power failure.
From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About device > Software updates > Check for Updates.
If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.
The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
You’ve successfully updated your Galaxy Note 5 OS to Android 7.0 Nougat.

[Thank’s to William]

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May 1 2017 Android Security Updates Released on Verizon Galaxy S6, S6edge and S6 edge+

Verizon is sending out an OTA updates containing the May 1, 2017 Android Security Patch Level for the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and the Galaxy S6 edge+ .  These are now the second Android 7.0 Nougat being rolled out on the said devices.

The Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) has moved its Nougat OS to version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1 from NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQD1 . Similarly happened to the Galaxy S6 edge that also bumped to version NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQE1 from NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQD1. While Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) on the other hand, had also jumped up to version NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQE1 from NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQD1.

What's New:

• This update has been tested to optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920V Update version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1

• Android version 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level May 1, 2017
• Baseband version G920VVRS4DQE1
• Kernel version 3.10.61
• Build number NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1
• AP G920VVRS4DQE1
• CP G920VVRS4DQE1
• CSC G920VVZW4DQE1
• Release date May 24, 2017

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Update to version N920AUCS4EQE1, Includes May 1,2017 Android Security Patch Level

Just a heads up for AT&T Galaxy Note 5 owners, there's a new update hitting on your devices this week.  This is the 3rd round of Android 7.0 Nougat update that will bumped the device Nougat OS  to version N920AUCS4EQE1 from the last month released version N920AUCS4EQD1.

This is a just a minor OTA update that only bring the May 1, 2017 security patches. It is now seeding live via Over-The-Air OTA and weighs at 15.8MB in file  size.

Here's the Update details:

What's New:

• Android device security updates

Technical details:

• Device: SAMSUNG-SM-N920A
• Model number: SM-N920A
• Android version: 7.0
• Android Security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
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• Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQE1
• AP N920AUCS4EQE1
• CP N920AUCS4EQE1
• CSC N920AATT4EQE1

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

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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 receiving May 2017 security update version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1

Following  the May 1, 2017 Android security update on T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5, Verizon is now pushing an OTA update dubbed as version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1 for their Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V) variants. This update primarily brings the May 1, 2017 Android Security Patch Level to the earlier Android 7.0 Nougat update version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQD1.

Here are the details: 

• Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920V (Verizon)
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android Security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920VVRS3CQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1
• AP: N920VVRS3CQE1
• CP: N920VVRS3CQE1
• CSC: N920VZWS3CQE1

What new: The current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

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Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F Receiving May 2017 Security Updates to version G925FXXU5EQE7

Few days earlier, Samsung has started rolling out its May 2017 Security Updates for the Galaxy S6 SM-G920F and Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F. Owners of the Galaxy S6 in United Kingdom has received an Over-The-Air update bumping the device OS to Android Nougat labeled as build version G920FXXU5EQE7. This time around we've also seen the rolling out of the Android Nougat for Galaxy S6 edge G925F that includes the 1 May 2017 Android security patch level.

UK's S6 edge has gotten an update dubbed as build version G925FXXU5EQE7. While in The Netherlands, we've also seen an update to version G925FXXU5EQE8.

Here's the details:

• Device name: Galaxy S6 edge
• Model number: SM-G925F
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: 1 May 2017
• Baseband version: G925FXXU5EQCD
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10958180
• Build number: NRD90M.G925FXXU5EQE7
• AP: G925FXXU5EQE7
• CP: G925FXXU5EQCD
• CSC: G925FBTU5EQD2
• Country: United Kingdom

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T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 Nougat Updates to N920TUVU4EQE1, Brings May 2017 Security and Fixes to Intermittent Call Failure

T-Mobile is sending out another round of Android 7.0 Nougat update on the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T). This new update will move the Note 5 recent Nougat OS to version N920TUVU4EQE1 from the last month Android 7.0 Nougat update version N920TUVU4EQC6. According to T-Mobile, this update applies the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level, and brings fixes to Intermittent Call Failure that have been found in earlier released.

In addition, this update is also rolled out  and available for those T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 owners who still currently runs in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS version N920TUVU4DQC2.

Here are the details:

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920T Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920TUVU4EQE1

What's New:

• May 2017 Android Security Updates
• Intermittent call failure fix
• Updated GMS application
• Android 7.0 Nougat for users still on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow version N920TUVU4DQC2

The Technical details:

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920TUVU4EQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.N920TUVU4EQE1
• AP: N920TUVU4EQE1
• CP: N920TUVU4EQE1
• CSC: N920TTMB4EQE1

The N920TUVU4EQE1 update clocks at 209.56MB in file size and its being held available via Over-The-Air OTA and or thru Samsung Smart Switch.

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1 May 2017 Security Updates on Galaxy S6 G920F, Android Nougat version G920FXXU5EQE7

Yet another month and so does another Android security updates is heading its way on Galaxy S6 SM-G920F. This time around we've started seeing the rolling out the 1 May 2017 Android security updates in UK. The Android security updates usually happens in a monthly basis just to keep up the Android device safe from vulnerabilities. So here is a rundown of new updates heading its way on the international variants of the Galaxy S6, the SM-G920F models.

First on the spot, an update to version G920FXXU5EQE7 for the unbranded Galaxy S6 SM-G920F owners in United Kingdom. Noting that this is also the first official Android 7.0 Nougat updates released in the said region. So this is not just a usual security updates but it also brings the Android 7.0 Nougat goodies, as well as several system enhancements.

Update version G920FXXU5EQE7

• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920F
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: 1 May 2017
• Baseband version: G920FXXU5EQCD
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10958180
• Build number: NRD90M.G920FXXU5EQE7
• AP: G920FXXU5EQE7
• CP: G920FXXU5EQCD
• CSC: G920FBTU5EQD2
• Build type: unbranded
• Region: Europe
• Country: United Kingdom

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Android 7.0 Nougat Update Hitting Galaxy S6 G920I and S6 edge G925I in Australia

The Android 7.0 Nougat update has started rolling out on Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) in Australia.  First on the spot getting the Nougat upgrade are Vodafone, and the factory unlocked version of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.  While Optus might also follow shortly confirming the release will also start on mid to late May.  However, Telstra hasn't made any announcement yet, but it shouldn't take too long for all  Galaxy S6 and S6 edge owners in Australia seeing the said Android Nougat updates.

The following are the technical on both Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) Android 7.0 Nougat updates exclusively released  in Australia.

Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) Nougat Updates

Update version G925IDVU3FQD1 (Unlocked version)

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925IDVU3FQC5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10694941
• Build number: NRD90M.G925IDVU3FQD1
• Build date: Mon 3 Apr 2017
• AP: G925IDVU3FQD1
• CP: G925IDVU3FQC5
• CSC:G925IXSA3FQC3

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Galaxy S5 G900F Android Security Maintenance Updates for April 2017

If you owned the international variants of the Galaxy S5, the SM-G900F models, then you should see an update landing on your device this week.  If you might have thought that this is some kind of Android 7.0 Nougat update; No, it is not! This update is still part of the monthly Android Security Maintenance Released or (SMR). This time around it'll bring the April 1, 2017 Security patches.

As we have lurked around at Samsung's site, we spotted  several  build versions. Each of these version varies on region, and either for unlocked or a carriers branded Galaxy S5 G900F variants.

So here goes the new updates you should watch out.

Update version G900FXXS1CQDA

This version will be hitting the carrier branded Galaxy S5 in Europe.

• Device name: Galaxy S5
• Model number: SM-G900F
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
• Android security patch level: April 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G900FXXS1CQA1
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471
• Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CQDA

Update version G900FXXS1CQD2

This version will land in Nordic Countries unlocked Galaxy S5 G900F owners.

• Device name: Galaxy S5
• Model number: SM-G900F
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
• Android security patch level: April 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G900FXXS1CQD2
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471
• Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CQD2

Update version G900FXXS1CQD4

This is also a unbranded version and it will be hitting the factory unlocked Galaxy S5 throughout the Europe regions.

• Device name: Galaxy S5
• Model number: SM-G900F
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
• Android security patch level: April 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G900FXXU1CQA3
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471
• Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CQD4

Again, these updates will be deployed in stages, and it will take several days before the deployments finishes. 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.

That's it for now! See you soon until the next updates.

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Sprint Galaxy S5 Receiving April 2017 Android Security MaintenanceUpdates to version G900PVPS3CQD1

We have juts spotted a new update for Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P at Samsung's site. The update will bump-up the device recent Android 6.0 Marshmallow system to version G900PVPS3CQD1 from G900PVPS3CQC1. However, Sprint has no longer made any official announcements for this device updates, so we couldn't tell everything about it. But there is one thing this update brings, and it's the April 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Noting that Samsung were sending out the monthly Android Security Maintenance Released (SMR).

Update Build version G900PVPS3CQD1 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: April 1, 2017
Baseband version: G900PVPS3CQD1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242
Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPS3DQD1

What’s New:

Android Security Updates – April 2017 Android security patches

Previous updates:

Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
Baseband version: G900PVPS3CQC1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242
Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPS3CQC1

This update clocked at around 21 MB in file size. It seeding via Over-The-Air OTA update only. The rolls out is still in stages, 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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April 2017 Security Update Landed on Verizon Galaxy, Moved to version G900VVRS2DQD1

The April 2017 Android Security Patch updates has just recently deployed on Verizon Galaxy S5 SM-G900V. The update has moved the device Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS to version G900VVRS2DQD1 from last month's update version G900VVRU2DQC2.

As usual, this update brings nothing any new features but apparently brings the latest Android security patches. This time around the Android security patch level  bumped-up to April 1, 2017.

Update version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQD1 details :


The current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

• Model number: SM-G900V
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) 
• Android security patch level: April 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G900VVRS2DQD1
• Kernel version: 3.4.0
• Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQD1

Previous Update version MMB29M.G900VVRU2DQC2

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) 
• Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G900VVRU2DQC2
• Kernel version: 3.4.0
• Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DQC2

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.

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AT&T Releases Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 Active Android 7.0 Nougat Updates to G925AUCU6EQCF

AT&T has finally started the roll out of the official Android 7.0 Nougat updates for the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A), Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925A), and the Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A). Noting that AT&T's Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928A) Nougat update have been deployed earlier last month, while leaving these three variants waiting for the same treatment. So this is it! The long-wait is finally over.

Here goes the details of each devices, but shares similar features and enhancements.

The updates

• What's new: Android 7.0 Nougat, Samsung Cloud, Samsung Pass, and Android device security updates
• What's changing: Other fixes and enhancements
• What's going: AT&T Address Book and MobiTV

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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Bumped-up to N920VVRS3CQD1 with April 2017 Security Patches

The Verizon Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V) has just received its Android 7.0 Nougat update last month. Yet Verizon is sending out another round of the said Nougat update this month. The update will moved the devices recent Nougat OS to version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQD1 from NRD90M.N920VVRU3CQB9.

The update apparently brings the latest Android security patches of which contains the April 1, 2017 Android security patch level.


Here are the details: 

• Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920V (Verizon)
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android Security patch level: April 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920VVRS3CQD1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQD1
• CP: N920VVRS3CQD1
• CP: N920VVRS3CQD1
• CSC: N920VZWS3CQD1

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Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ Getting April 2017 Android Security Update G928VVRS3CQD1 Nougat

Verizon is sending another round of Android 7.0 Nougat update on Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) bumping its OS version to NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQD1 from the earlier release version NRD90M.N920VVRU3CQB9. The update apparently brings the latest Android security patches to which has moved the device Android security patch level to April 1, 2017.

Here are the details: 

• Device: SAMSUNG SM-G928V
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level:  April 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928VVRS3CQD1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQD1
• AP: G928VVRS3CQD1
• CP: G928VVRS3CQD1
• CSC: G928VVZW3CQD1

What new: The current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

Android 7.0 Nougat Features:

• 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

The update is currently seeding via Over-The-Air, so you can take the update either manually check the update by going to the Menu Key > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates.

Just in-case if someone haven't updated their Galaxy S6 edge+ to Nougat update yet, you may update your device using the Verizon Software upgrade assistant from the Verizon site.  This can save you time from installing the previous security patches before you get Android 7.0 Nougat update.

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