August 2017 Security Updates Hitting Galaxy S6 G920I and S6 edge G925I in Asia Regions

Owners of the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and S6 edge (SM-G925I) are now started receiving monthly Android security maintenance in select regions in Asia. Samsung has started the rolling out the August 2017 Security Updates on the said Galaxy S6 variants. The update has now making its way in India, Nepal, Bagladesh, and Sri Lanka. While other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America regions that also shares the same Galaxy S6  models might also follow soon.

Again, the update will only bump up the Galaxy S6 G920I and S6 edge G925I Android security patch level to August 1, 2017.  The Galaxy S6 will move its recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G920IDVS3FQH2. While the Galaxy S6 edge will also get the update version G925IDVS3FQH2.

Here goes the following details on each device updates;

What's New:

• August 2017 Android Security Patches

Galaxy S6 G920I Update version G920IDVS3FQH2

• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number:  SM-G920I
• Android version: 7.0
• Baseband version: G920IDVU3FQF4
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11574363
• Build number: NRD90M.G920IDVS3FQH2
• Android security patch level: 1 August 2017

Galaxy S6 edge  G925I Update version G925IDVS3FQH2

• Device name: Galaxy S6 edge
• Model number:  SM-G925I
• Android version: 7.0
• Baseband version: G925IDVU3FQF4
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11574363
• Build number: NRD90M.G925IDVS3FQH2
• Android security patch level: 1 August 2017

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Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+ August 2017 Android Security UpdatesRolling Out in Europe

Samsung has started the rolling out the monthly Android security maintenance  on Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F), Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F), and Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928F) variants. This update includes the August 2017 Android security patches.  The released has now seen available in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, and France,  and there's no doubt that it will also starts hitting the rest of the European regions in few days.

The August 2017 security maintenance released has 50 patches for Android OS vulnerabilities and 12 for the Samsung's owned applications.

Here the technical details of the updates, noting the released version may vary according to the device country of origin and or mobile network operator.

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Sprint Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ July 2017 Security Updates

If you owned a Sprint Galaxy S6 or a S6 edge and S6 edge+ then you must have or about to received a new software update notification. Sprint is sending out the monthly security update that brings the July 2017 Android security patches. It's basically just a security patches that brings no other changes to the said devices recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

The update will move the Sprint Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) current Android 7.0 Nougat to version G920PVPU4DQG4 from G920PVPS4DQF1.  Same goes to the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925P) that will also bump to Nougat version G925PVPU4DQG4 from G925PVPS4DQF1. While on the other hand, the Galaxy S6 edge+  (plus SM-G928P) to Nougat version G928PVPU3DQG2 from its previous released version G928PVPS3DQF1.

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Verizon Galaxy S6 an S6 edge Receiving Updates that fixes ringback tone playback and July 2017 security patches

Verizon is sending out an update on Galaxy S6 (G920V) and the Galaxy S6 edge (G925V) that looks similarly to the Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928V update few weeks ago.  This time, there a bundle of some fixes that includes in the update. According to Verizon, this release version brings fixes ringback tone playback to non-Verizon Wireless phones, and applies the latest security patches. The security patches they mentioned is basically the June 1, 2017 Android security patch level.

Here are the update details;

What's New:

• Latest Android security patches
• Fixes ringback tone playback to non-Verizon Wireless phones

Technical details:

Galaxy S6 SM-G920V (Verizon) Update version NRD90M.G920VVRU4DQF3

• Device name: Galaxy S6
• Model number: SM-G920V
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920VVRU4DQF3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: NRD90M.G920VVRU4DQF3
• AP: G920VVRU4DQF3
• CP: G920VVRU4DQF3
• CSC: G925VVZW4DQF3
• Release date: August 11, 2017

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Galaxy S6 SM-G920I and S6 edge SM-G925I Receiving July 2017 Security Updates in India and Latin America

A month ago the Galaxy S6 SM-G920I and Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925I 4G LTE variant has received the June security updates. This time around another update are about to hit the said devices in India, including the rest of select countries in Asia and Latin America region.

This update update will bump up the Galaxy S6 SM-G920I and S6 edge SM-G925I Android security patch level to July 1, 2017.  The Galaxy S6 G920I will get the Android 7.0 Nougat update version G920IDVU3FQG2 in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.  While in Latin America, we've spooted an update version G920IDVU3FQG1 heading in Argentina and Columbia. On the other hand, the Galaxy S6 edge G925I also gets an update to version G925IDVU3FQG2 from G925IDVS3FQEC in Asia.

Here are the update details:

What’s New:

• Android Security Patch Updates
• Various system improvements

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T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ July Security Updates with Various systemimprovements

Just right around 10 days after the last update landed on T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, here comes another release build heading on its way.  It's seems the updates is something very similar to the previous released as the latter will also brings  various system improvements for the said device.  Even though, this update is launch in the month of August, so  we've speculated that this might be the August 2017 security update.  But however, the update still covers the July 2017 Android security patches.

The new update for T-Mobile’s Galaxy S6 edge+ is version G928TUVU4EQG3.  This release build includes the July 1, 2017 security patch level, like the previous update version G928TUVS4EQG1.

Here's the update details;

What's New:

• Various system improvements

Details:

• Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
• Model number:  SM-G928T
• Android version: 7.0
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928TUVU4EQG3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.G928TUVU4EQG3
• Release date: August 1, 2017

T-Mobile has also made an announcement found on their Galaxy S6 edge+ support page  to show that this update is officially release  beginning August 1, 2017.

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Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F/G928C/G928G July 2017 Security Updates

As we already posted about the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) and S6 edge (SM-G925F) international variants on its  July 2017 security updates.  This time, we are also rounding up the security updates that has landed on Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F,  including the SM-G928C, and SM-G928G models in the month of July.

Note: You can check the following details in your Galaxy S6 edge+ settings. From Home screen > Apps > Settings > About phone.
If the details in your device matched up with one of the updates then that means that your device is already updated.  But if not, you can also update your device manually.

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F July 2017 Security Updates

First, we have to tackle the Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F updates. As this specific device has received various updates in the European territories.

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Galaxy Note5 Updates with July 2017 Android Security Patches and Various Improvements Roundup

Since Samsung has been continuously rolling out the monthly Android security updates on the Galaxy Note5 this year. Here comes another  wave of updates that includes the Android security patches for the month of July 2017. But wait, this time around it's not just about the Android security updates but some Galaxy Note 5 variants were also getting some doze of newly added features and various system improvements.

So without further ado, here goes the Galaxy Note5 July 2017 updates.

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920A - AT&T

• Model number: SM-N920A
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQG1
• Release date: July 31, 2017

Changes: Android device security updates

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920T - T-Mobile

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Galaxy S6 SM-G920F & S6 edge SM-G925F July 2017 Security Updates Roundup 7/1/2017-7/31/2017

Yet another month passed by, and so does another round of Android security updates has landed on Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F and the Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F across the globe. These updates solely brings the Android security patches that covers the month of July.

In this post, we are rounding up each updates to take a look back of which countries and or mobile network operators whom received and released an updates in July.

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Updates in Europe

The following updates were the ones we've seen released in Europe region for the past couple of weeks. Some of these updates are gradually available until August 2017 in various countries.

Update build NRD90M.G920FXXS5EQG1

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: 1 July 2017
• Baseband version: G920FXXU5EQCD
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10958180
• Build number: NRD90M.G920FXXS5EQG1
• Carrier: Factory unlocked Galaxy S6 SM-G920F
• Countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom

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AT&T Galaxy S6 edge Plus July 2017 Security Updates Rolling Out

Following AT&T's released of the July 2017 security updates  on Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 active  last week.  This time, AT&T's is pushing the same treatment for the Galaxy S6 plus (SM-G928A). According to AT&T, a new update will be hitting the Galaxy S6 edge+ that will bump up its recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G928AUCS4EQG1 from previous release version G928AUCS4EQF1.

The update only weighs at 22MB in file size, and there is no doubts that it only brings the said July 2017 security updates.

Here are the details:

• What's changing: Android device security updates
• Android version: 7.0
• Security patch level (SPL): July 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928AUCS4EQG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.G928AUCS4EQG1
• Previous versions required: G928AUCS4EQF1

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T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Receiving Updates with Various System Improvements

A week earlier, T-Mobile has released an update on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge that includes the July security updates.  This time, another round of updates will be hitting on the said devices.  This update will now bring various system improvements, according to T-Mobile's announcement. It's basically means that the update includes fixes to found issues, improvements to the device performance, battery life optimizations, and general system enhancements.

Here are the details:

What’s New:

• Various System Improvements

The details: 

Update build G925TUVU5FQG3 for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920TUVU5FQG3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
• Build number: NRD90M.G920TUVU5FQG3

Update build G925TUVU5FQG3 for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925T

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925TUVU5FQG3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11187574
• Build number: NRD90M.G925TUVU5FQG3

So if you've got a T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 edge and may have been updated to the previous release version and you've also  found out some  issues, then you must update your device now.

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Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ Receives an Update to Improved Voice over Wi-Ficalls

If you owns a Verizon galaxy S6 edge+ and have had experienced unwanted dropped on Voice over Wi-Fi calls, then you must update your device now. According to big red, a new update is coming to all Galaxy S6 edge+ users beginning July 27, 2017. This update includes several improvements and fixes, including  to minimize the dropped problem on Voice over Wi-Fi calls, fixes issue that was preventing you from adding the Google search app while the device is in Easy Mode, and the notification for no app space when adding an app icon or widget to the Home screen.

In addition, the said  update also includes and applies the latest Android security patches. It basically contains the June 1, 2017 Android security patch level.

Here are the technical details:

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G928VVRU3CQF3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: NRD90M.G928VVRU3CQF3

What's New:

This software update brings the latest Android security patches and the following improvements:

• Add Google search app in Easy Mode: Fixed an issue that was preventing you from adding the Google search app while the device is in Easy Mode.
• Improved Voice over Wi-Fi calls: Fixed issues to reduce dropped Voice over Wi-Fi calls.
• Notification for no app space: If you're trying to add an app icon or widget to the Home screen and there is no space, you'll receive a popup notification that there is no space, instructing you to place the app on a different home screen

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AT&T Galaxy S6 Active Receives July 2017 Security Updates

Following the rolling out of the July 2017 Android security updates on AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge few days earlier. This time around, its time for the AT&T Galaxy S6 active (SM-G890A) users to receive a very similar treatment. Today, AT&T has officially release an update dubbed as build version G890AUCU6DQG1, weighing at 23MB in file size. The latter brings none other than the July 1, 2017 Android security patches.

Here are the details:

What's new:

• Android device security updates

The details:

• Android version: 7.0.1
• Security patch level: July 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G890AUCU6DQG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
• Build number: NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQG1

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Telus, Bell, Rogers Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ Receiving July 2017 Security Updates

Way back in April, Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ has gotten its Android 7.0 Nougat updates.  Two months after, another Nougat update had been released that brings the June 2017 Android security patches. This time around, Canadian carriers are also started pushing another security updates for the month of July 2017.  Again, these updates brings nothing any new features to the earlier Android 7.0 Nougat, but it only applies the latest Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR).

Among all major Canadian carriers such as Telus, Bell, and Rogers, has started the rolling out of the said July 2017 security  updates. While the rest of all Canadian mobile network providers, including the factory unlocked version will also get the same treatment anytime soon.

Here are the details:

What's New: Android Security Patches

Galaxy S6 SM-G920W8 Update build G920W8VLS5DQG1

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920W8VLS5DQG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-11094681
• Build number: NRD90M.G920W8VLS5DQG1
• AP: G920W8VLS5DQG1
• CP: G920W8VLS5DQG1
• CSC: G920W8OYA5DQG1

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AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Receiving July 2017 Security Updates

Another Over-The-Air OTA update has now being pushed on AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.  AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 edge users will receives an about 22MB software update beginning July 25, 2017, according to AT&T. These updates were to bring another doze of the Android device security updates of which basically means that it has the July 2017 Android security patches. The Galaxy S6 will move its Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G920AUCS6EQG1. While the Galaxy S6 edge on the other hand, will also bump up to version G925AUCS6EQG1.

Here's the technical details;

What’s New:

• Android device security updates

Details:

AT&T SAMSUNG Galaxy S6 SM-G920A Update

• Android version: 7.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920AUCS6EQG1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877
• Build number: NRD90M.G920AUCS6EQG1
• Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G920AUCS6EQG1
• Previous version required: G920AUCS6EQF1

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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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