Sprint Galaxy Note 5 OTA Update N920PVPU2AOJ6, Enables Gear Virtual Reality and Android for Work Support

Sprint has just released another  OTA update to build N920PVPU2AOJ6 for the Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-N920P). The latter is now the second Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) update next to the previous released build N920PVPU1AOI6. According to Sprint, the N920PVPU2AOJ6 update is added with Android for Work and the Gear Virtual Reality (VR) support. In addition, this OTA update also bring the new Google Security patches.

Technical details of the OTA update build N920PVPU2AOJ6

• Android version: 5.1.1
• Baseband version: N920PVPU2AOJ6
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: LMY47X.N920PVPU2AOJ6

Features/Enhancements: Samsung Galaxy  Note 5 software update - version N920PVPU2AOJ6

• Additional brand support
• Google Security Patches
• Support for additional Gear VR features
• Support for Android for Work (AfW)
• Enhanced support for the Samsung keyboard accessory
• Updated Samsung Knox to version 2.5.1
• Other general fixes

The update will be rolling out in phases, so it simply means that not everyone will receive the update at the same time. The roll out starts on October 31st and it ends up until on the 15th of November. It being is held available via Over-The-Air OTA update only, and have not to be seen yet via Smart Switch fir PC.

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

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a WiFi network to ease you on high data charges.

Make sure to recharge your phone. A power failure may interrupt the updating progress. If necessary, you may also create a backup copy of all of your important files stored in the phone's memory, so that if something might went wrong during the update process your files is in safe place already.  You may also need to perform a factory reset if you want a cleaner and a much fresher firmware installation. This process  will help out to get rid of  some lag issues once the new update has made.

• From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.
• Tap the Settings (gear icon).
• Tap the System tab.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.
• Tap Check for updates.
• Tap the Install button, then OK.

Wait until the phone completely reboot before touching it. It may reboot (turn on and off) multiple times as the update might still at its finalization stage. If the update is available, it will prompt you the update’s technical details including on how to download and install it. If somehow the update isn’t available yet, you may have to wait and keep on checking later on until you get the update.

Source: Sprint community [support page]

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Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G update build N920GDDU2AOJ5, Rolling Out in India

India's Samsung Galaxy note 5 (SM-N920G) owners have gotten a new update that will bump up the recent Android 5.1.1  Lollipop OS from initial released build N920GDDU1AOH7 to build N920GDDU2AOJ5.  The update is said to bring some bug fixes, security patches, stability, and further improvements to performance.  Though there are no any proper chagelog that has been addressed by Samsung,  the N920GDDU2AOJ5 update also features the Battery usage optimization, and enhancements to wireless charging.  Below are the technical details of the update build N920GDDU2AOJ5.

Technical details of the  N920GDDU2AOJ5 5.1.1 Update

• Android version: 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Baseband version: N920GDDU2AOJ3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5943515
• Build number: LMY47X.N920GDDU2AOJ5
• AP: N920GDDU2AOJ5
• CP:  N920GDDU2AOJ3
• CSC: N920GODD2AOJ6

Features:

• The stability of Call has been improved.
• Battery usage optimization.
• Improved device security.
• Improved wireless charging.
• Bug fixes, stability and further improvements to performance.

This update is officially released in India as will as in Sri Lanka's Samsung galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G owners. It is being held available via Over-The-Air and through Smart Switch for PC.

How to Update Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G) to the new Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) build N920GDDU2AOJ5

Prepare the following recommendations before you update your device, to keep it safe as possible. There is a risk involved upon updating, so make sure to follow this steps before you proceed.

1. Check the remaining power percentage of the battery, it should be at least 50% or higher before you take the update. If it is lower to the recommended level, the device must be charged first. Insufficient battery power may cause a fatal error if and when the update failed to initiate.
2. Ensure that your device is connected to a strong Wi-Fi connection. Some firmware update may take long enough to install and it will depend on how small or large the update file size is.
3. Check the remaining storage space of your device memory if it still enough and can still store the file size of the incoming update. You can easily determine the incoming update’s file size as it prompts you the exact details. The size may vary, some minor updates usually varies from 100MB to 200MB while major updates also usually varied from 300MB up to 500MB.
4. Ensure to create a backup of your stored data in the device memory. You can easily backup your Galaxy Note 5 data by using Smart Switch. This process is very important and it is highly recommended before taking an update. You should secure you data first beforehand. If ever something might go wrong during the update process, and you might encounter a failure, you will not lose your data. Some fatal errors while performing the software update usually forces you to perform the factory reset in recovery mode. Doing so, will bring the device back to its original factory default settings but it deletes your stored data as it technically wipes and cleans out the device memory cache.
5. Do not ever touch your phone if the updating process is already initiated. Just let the phone sit on top of your table and make sure it could not be interrupted on any part. You should not press any keys, nor turning the power off and or removing the battery. Do not disconnect the USB cable if you’re performing an update using a computer.
6. Make sure you Galaxy Note 5 has no root in it, and or running on any unofficial firmware. Keep in mind that a rooted and a modified phone will no longer receive any official firmware update from the dealer. Doing so, you will only receive the advisory message that says something like this;
   “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.”

Update your Galaxy Note 5 via Over The Air (OTA Update)

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a Wi-Fi network to ease your burden on high data charges.

• From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.
• Tap the Settings (gear icon).
• Tap the System tab.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.
• Tap Check for updates.
• Tap the Install button, then OK.

Wait until the phone completely reboot before touching it. It may reboot (turn on and off) multiple times as the update might still at its finalization stage.
If the update is available, it will just prompt you the update’s technical details including on how to download and install it. If somehow the update isn’t available yet, it will also tell you that your device software is up to date. However, even if the update is already rolled out and you’ve already knew that it is officially released in your country and or network provider, you should also consider that the released usually take in stages and may also take days before it arrives on some areas. So you may have to wait and keep on checking until you get the update.

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

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 Note 5 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 back up 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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Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G Update build N920GUBU2AOJ4 in The Americas

There is a new update for the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G) variants and its heading its way to The Americas region.  The said update will bump up its recent Android 5.1.1, Lollipop OS from build N920GUBU1AOH6 to build N920GUBU2AOJ4. The N920GUBU2AOJ4 update is said to bring some improvements to the device security and a new feature called Battery Apps Optimization. The latter also brings some  fixes to improve the Wireless charging and the stability of Call function.

Technical details of  the update build N920GUBU2AOJ4

• Android version: 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Baseband version: N920GUBU2AOJ3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5962091
• Build number: LMY47X.N920GUBU2AOJ4
• AP: N920GUBU2AOJ4
• CP: N920GUBU2AOJ3
• CSC:  N920GZTO2AOJ2 (varies in countries/carrier)

Features:

• The stability of Call has been improved.
• Battery usage optimization.
• Improved device security.
• Improved wireless charging
• Bug fixes, stability and further improvements to performance

This update is officially released in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, Peru, Paraguay, and Jamaica. The update is being held available via Over-The-Air and through Smart Switch for PC.

How to Update Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G) to the new Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) build N920GUBU2AOJ4

Prepare the following recommendations before you update your device, to keep it safe as possible. There is a risk involved upon updating, so make sure to follow this steps before you proceed.

1. Check the remaining power percentage of the battery, it should be at least 50% or higher before you take the update. If it is lower to the recommended level, the device must be charged first. Insufficient battery power may cause a fatal error if and when the update failed to initiate.
2. Ensure that your device is connected to a strong Wi-Fi connection. Some firmware update may take long enough to install and it will depend on how small or large the update file size is.
3. Check the remaining storage space of your device memory if it still enough and can still store the file size of the incoming update. You can easily determine the incoming update’s file size as it prompts you the exact details. The size may vary, some minor updates usually varies from 100MB to 200MB while major updates also usually varied from 300MB up to 500MB.
4. Ensure to create a backup of your stored data in the device memory. You can easily backup your Galaxy Note 5 data by using Smart Switch. This process is very important and it is highly recommended before taking an update. You should secure you data first beforehand. If ever something might go wrong during the update process, and you might encounter a failure, you will not lose your data. Some fatal errors while performing the software update usually forces you to perform the factory reset in recovery mode. Doing so, will bring the device back to its original factory default settings but it deletes your stored data as it technically wipes and cleans out the device memory cache.
5. Do not ever touch your phone if the updating process is already initiated. Just let the phone sit on top of your table and make sure it could not be interrupted on any part. You should not press any keys, nor turning the power off and or removing the battery. Do not disconnect the USB cable if you’re performing an update using a computer.
6. Make sure you Galaxy Note 5 has no root in it, and or running on any unofficial firmware. Keep in mind that a rooted and a modified phone will no longer receive any official firmware update from the dealer. Doing so, you will only receive the advisory message that says something like this;
   “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.”

Update your Galaxy Note 5 via Over The Air (OTA Update)

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a Wi-Fi network to ease your burden on high data charges.

• From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.
• Tap the Settings (gear icon).
• Tap the System tab.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.
• Tap Check for updates.
• Tap the Install button, then OK.

Wait until the phone completely reboot before touching it. It may reboot (turn on and off) multiple times as the update might still at its finalization stage.
If the update is available, it will just prompt you the update’s technical details including on how to download and install it. If somehow the update isn’t available yet, it will also tell you that your device software is up to date. However, even if the update is already rolled out and you’ve already knew that it is officially released in your country and or network provider, you should also consider that the released usually take in stages and may also take days before it arrives on some areas. So you may have to wait and keep on checking until you get the update.

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

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 Note 5 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 back up 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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4th 5.1.1 Update Has Landed on Vodafone Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, bumps to G920FXXU3QOJH & G925FXXU3QOJH builds

Vodafone Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge SM-G925F is getting another Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update. This new update will bump the Galaxy S6 to build G920FXXU3QOJH from G920FXXU3QOH8. While the Galaxy S6 edge will also move to build G925FXXU3QOJH from G925FXXU3QOH8 to which was just rolled out way back in August. According to the initial changelog details, both updates offers some bug fixes, device stability enhancements along with security patch and further improvements to performance. It's only a minor OTA update to which addresses some minor issues to the previous released.

In addition, this is the 4th official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update on Vodafone's Galax S6 and S6 Edge in European countries alone. While taking a much quicker look at the build itself, it seems that has something more valuable and significant changes to be made in the Android core as the kernel version and the baseband version has changed. Following are the technicals details of the G920FXXU3QOJH the G925FXXU3QOJH builds.

GALAXY S6 (Vodafone) Model number: SM-G920F Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G920FXXU3QOJH Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5896496 Build Number: LMY47X.G920FXXU3QOJH AP G920FXXU2QOH8 CP G920FXXU2QOH8 CSC G920FVFG2COH4

GALAXY S6 edge (Vodafone) Model number: SM-G925F Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G925FXXU3QOJH Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5896496 Build Number: LMY47X.G925FXXU3QOJH AP G925FXXU2QOH8 CP G925FXXU2QOH8 CSC G925FVFG2COH4

Update Features:

• Google Security patches
• Samsung applications and UX update
• Other global bug fixes, stability and performance improvements

Both updates are being held available via Over-The-Air (OTA) and via Smart Switch for PC. It is gradually heading its way in all Vodafone Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in Europe but excluding  Vodafone UK. The update file size is at around 90  MB (more or less) to download.

How to Update the Galaxy S6 & S6 edge Android OS

• Ensure 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 / S6 edge via Over-The-Air (OTA)

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

It will then notify you that a new update is available for download. But it also says that “Your device software is up to date“, and there is no software update is yet available for grab. You can simply choose Download and 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 / S6 edge using  a Computer via Smart Switch for PC

Download Smart Switch for PC

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

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

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

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Galaxy S6 Edge is Getting an Update to build G925FXXU3COJ1, brings Security Patch and Improvements to Performance

Following the Galaxy S6 update to build G920FXXU3COJ1, the Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) is also getting an update that will bump it Android 5.1.1 OS to build G925FXXU3COJ1. It is an incremental software update similar to what was we have found on the Galaxy S6 that particularly brings some sort of device stability, bug fixes, a security patch and further improvements to  performance.

Here is what the technical details says about the G925FXXU3COJ1 5.1.1 update:
Device name: GALAXY S6 edge
Model number: SM-G925F
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G925FXXU3COI9
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5917605
Build Number: LMY47X.G925FXXU3COJ1

Features and Enhancements:

• Various bug fixes
• Device security patch update
• Further improvements to performance

The G925FXXU3COJ1 is being held available via OVer-The-Air (OTA) and via Smart Switch for PC. It is gradually heading it way in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and the rest of Arab and African countries. The update file size is at around 89.05  MB (more or less, see the screenshot above) to download.

How to Update the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925F) to Android 5.1.1 build G925FXXU3COJ1

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

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

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

• From your Galaxy S6 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 Download and Install now if you do so or else Install later if you want to get the update in later time.

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

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

Download Smart Switch for PC

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

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

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

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Update Build G920FXXU3COJ1 on Galaxy S6, added with Security Patch and Bug Fixes

An update to build G920FXXU3COJ1 has landed on Galaxy S6 owners in Africa and Arab countries. The G920FXXU3COJ1 is just a minor OTA update to which the latter is still base in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.  The said update is the fourth officially released Android 5.1.1 to which particularly brings some sort of device stability, bug fixes, a security patch and further improvements to  performance.

Following is the technical details of G920FXXU3COJ1 5.1.1 update:
Device name: GALAXY S6
Model number: SM-G920F
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G920FXXU3COI9
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5917605
Build Number: LMY47X.G920FXXU3COJ1

Features and Enhancements:

• Various bug fixes
• Device security patch update
• Further improvements to performance

The G920FXXU3COJ1 is being held available via OVer-The-Air (OTA) and via Smart Switch for PC. It is gradually heading it way in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and the rest of Arab and African countries. The update file size is at around 89.05  MB (more or less, see the screenshot above) to download.

How to Update the Galaxy S6  (SM-G920F) to build G920FXXU3COJ1

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

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AT&T Galaxy S5 5.1.1 OTA update build G900AUCU4COI5, Brings Android for Work and Ultra Power Saver mode fix

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) is finally getting its Android 5.1.1 OTA update that bumps to build G900AUCU4COI5 from previous Android 5.0 G900AUCU4BOF3. The update will not only move the Android OS to Android 5.1.1, but the latter also brings along some additional features and system enhancements. The addressed changelog says that it includes the Android for Work, a security update, and a fix to Ultra Power Saver mode for devices using on device encryption.

Technical details of the G900AUCU4COI5 5.1.1 Update:

Device: GALAXY S5
Model number: SM-G900A
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G900AUCU4COI5
Kernel version: 3.4.0-586384
Build number: LMY47X.G900AUCU4COI5

Enhancements and Improvements:

• Android 5.1.1
• Android For Work
• Security updates
• Fix to Ultra Power Saver mode for devices using On Device Encryption

A screenshot of the Android 5.1.1 update to build G900AUCU4COI5, taken from the device settings

According to AT&T, the G900AUCU4COI5 5.1.1 update is available via Over-The-Air (OTA) update and thru Samsung Smart Switch for PC. The update weighs at around 610 MB in file size to download. If you haven't received the update's notification, you can check it manually by heading into your phone's  Settings > About Device and then simply check for an update.  You may also head over at AT&T's support page for further details about the said Android 5.1.1 update.

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Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Update build N920CXXU2AOJ5, Features BatteryUsage Optimization and Improved Call Stability

Samsung has just  released an update for the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C owners. This update comes with build number N920CXXU2AOJ5 to which the latter is still base in Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop).  According to Samsung, this update mainly brings some fixes to stabilized the quality of calls, and a new feature called Battery usage optimization. In addition, it is also added with some patches to improved the device security.

Furthermore, the update is now officially and massively rolled out to all Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C) owners across Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and African countries.

Technical details of N920CXXU2AOJ5 5.1.1 Update

• Android version: 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Baseband version: N920CXXU2AOJ3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5943515
• Build number: LMY47X.N920CXXU2AOJ5

Features and Enhancements:

• The stability of Call has been improved.
• Battery usage optimization.
• The security of the device has been improved.

This update file size is at approximately 232.44MB is now officially rolled out via Over-The-Air and through Samsung's Smart Switch for PC.

How to Install the Update build N920CXXU2AOJ5 on your Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)

Prepare the following recommendations before you update your device, to keep it safe as possible. There is a risk involved upon updating, so make sure to follow this steps before you proceed.

1. Check the remaining power percentage of the battery, it should be at least 50% or higher before you take the update. If it is lower to the recommended level, the device must be recharged first. Insufficient battery power may cause a fatal error if and when the update failed to initiate.
2. Ensure that your device is connected to a strong WiFi connection. Some firmware update may take long enough to install and it will depend on how small or large the update file size is.
3. Check the remaining storage space of your device memory if it still enough and can still store the file size of the incoming update. You can easily determine the incoming update’s file size as it prompts you the exact details. The size may vary, some minor updates usually varies from 100MB to 200MB while major updates also usually varied from 300MB up to 500MB.
4. Ensure to create a backup of your stored data in the device memory. You can easily backup your Galaxy Note 5 data by using Smart Switch. This process is very important and it is highly recommended before taking an update. You should secure you data first beforehand. If ever something might go wrong during the update process, and you might encounter a failure, you will not lose your data. Some fatal errors while performing the software update usually forces you to perform the factory reset in recovery mode. Doing so, will bring the device back to its original factory default settings but it deletes your stored data as it technically wipes and cleans out the device memory cache.
5. Do not ever touch your phone if the updating process is already initiated. Just let the phone sit on top of your table and make sure it could not be interrupted on any part. You should not press any keys, nor turning the power off and or removing the battery. Do not disconnect the USB cable if you’re performing an update using a computer.
6. Make sure you Galaxy Note 5 has no root in it, and or running on any unofficial firmware. Keep in mind that a rooted and a modified phone will no longer receive any official firmware update from the dealer. Doing so, you will only receive the advisory message that says something like this;
   “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.”

Update your Galaxy Note 5 via Over The Air (OTA Update)

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a Wi-Fi network to avoid high data charges.

• From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.
• Tap the Settings (gear icon).
• Tap the System tab.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.
• Tap Check for updates.
• Tap the Install button, then OK.

Wait until the phone completely reboot before touching it. It may reboot (turn on and off) multiple times as the update might still at its finalization stage.
If the update is available, it will just prompt you the update’s technical details including on how to download and install it. If somehow the update isn’t available yet, it will also tell you that your device software is up to date. However, even if the update is already rolled out and you’ve already knew that it is officially released in your country and or network provider, you should also consider that the released usually take in stages and may also take days before it arrives on some areas. So you may have to wait and keep on checking until you get the update.

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 backup 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 Note 5 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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Update Build G900FXXU1BOJ1 on Galaxy S5 SM-G900F, brings Memory management, Security and Improved Performance

There is another update that bumps to build G900FXXU1BOJ1 have just arrived in England's Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) owners. For the record, the latter is now the 9th official Android 5.0 Lollipop update that had to roll out in the UK alone, but still not too close enough on getting any 5.1.1 update. The update is said to bring stability, updated  user interface, several bug fixes, and further improvements to performance.

In addition, the G900FXXU1BOJ1 update also includes the new security enhancements to address the recent Android vulnerability. Noticeably, this new device security enhancement has already been added and found on previously released builds such as the G900FXXU1BOI3 and G900FXXU1BOH4 but it might be another patch added in it.

Below is  the technical details G900FXXU1BOJ1 5.0 update.
This can be viewed in Settings > About device, right after installing the G900FXXU1BOJ1 update.
Device: Samsung Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900F
Android version: 5.0
Baseband version: G900FXXU1BOJ1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-5508620
Build number: LRX21T.G900FXXU1BOJ1
Build date: October 05, 2015
AP: G900FXXU1BOJ1
CP: G900FXXU1BOJ1
CSC: G900FOXA1BOJ1

Changes and features of the G900FXXU1BOJ1 update:

• Battery usage, RAM and memory management.
• Apps Optimization.
• Automatic deletion of unnecessary files is added.
• Improved user interface.
• Notification of unstable applications.
• Security enhancements.
• Stability, various bug fixes, and further improvements to performance.

As you may notice at the build details, the kernel version hasn't changed and it's obviously similar to the two previous 5.0 updates. But looking at the baseband version it is bumping up once again. So better grab your Galaxy S5 right now if you haven't received the notification message yet.

Again, this update is only released in the UK at this time being but might also to roll out and heading its way to select countries in Europe region.

Those who have not received the update yet, you folks might better manually check it via Over-the-air (OTA) update or using Kies. Below are the guides that show you the basic  instructions on how to perform a software update on your Samsung Galaxy S5.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to Official Android 5.0 Lollipop?

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 the official Lollipop released build version 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 5.0 Lollipop 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.

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Update build G920FXXU3QOIT on Galaxy S6, Brings Stability and Security Enhancements

There is another 5.1.1 Lollipop update is heading its way for the Galaxy S6 owners  in Europe. The update comes with build number G920FXXU3QOIT to which is basically tells us that it's a carrier branded firmware. The latter has been gradually rolled out on "Cosmote" and "T-Mobile Europe" Galaxy S6 SM-G920F. The G920FXXU3QOIT is the fourth official Android 5.1.1 update for the mentioned mobile network operator's Galaxy S6.

In addition, while taking a closer look at the G920FXXU3QOIT build itself, it's something quite similar to the previously released build G920FXXU2QOH8 way back in August.  But, the update contains some sort of device stability, bug fixes, device security and further enhancements to performance.

Here are the technical details of the G920FXXU3QOIT 5.1.1 update: 

Device name: Samsung Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920F
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G920FXXU3COI9
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5630845
Build Number: LMY47X.G920FXXU3QOIT

Noticeably, the G920FXXU3QOIT possessed a new baseband version that bumps to G920FXXU3COI9, to which is also similar to the ones released on the unbranded Galaxy S6. While the kernel version has remained at "5630845" to which is technically the same to the previous build G920FXXU2QOH8.

Previous 5.1.1 update: 

Device name: Samsung Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920F
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G920FXXU2COH2
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5630845
Build Number: LMY47X.G920FXXU2QOH8

The G920FXXU3QOIT 5.1.1 Update is now officially released across on almost all of T-Mobile / Deutsche Telekom Galaxy S6 SM-G920F, including Poland, Germany, The Netherlands, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Croatia, FYROM Macedonia, Czech Republic. The update also seen released on Cosmote Galaxy S6 in Greece and Romania. So those who have the Galaxy S6 in hand and happens to be from those mentioned carrier providers in Europe, you may now check the update either via Over-The-Air (OTA) or by simply using the Smart Switch in your computer.

How to Update the Galaxy S6  (SM-G920F) to build G920FXXU3QOIT

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

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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 OTA Update build N920VVRU2AOJ2, Brings Samsung Pay and Android security patches

Verizon has just rolled out an update on Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V) to which will now bump it recent Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) operating software version to N920VVRU2AOJ2. The latter mainly brings the Samsung pay application that will then enable the device to use the said mobile payment method. The update also includes the Android security patches to which basically address the recent Android vulnerabilities, according to Verizon.

In addition, there are also some several fixes, enhancements to features, and other improvements to some application that hasn't been mentioned in the summarized changelog details. According to Samsung support, the update were also equipped with fixes to the Wireless charging issues, an enhancements to Advanced calling, Multi Endpoint, and a lot more.

Technical details of the N920VVRU2AOJ2 5.1.1 Update:

• Android version: 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Baseband version: N920VVRU2AOJ2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5966591
• Build number: LMY47X.N920VVRU2AOJ2

Features:

• Samsung Pay
• Advanced Calling 2.0
• Multi Endpoint
• Enhanced Conf Calling
• VoWiFi
• UHQA (HiFi Audio)
• Live Video Broadcast
• App Edge
• ALM fix
• Wireless charging fix
• Security patches

This update is being held available via Over-The-Air OTA update and through Verizon's Software Upgrade Assistant. You better check the update right now to get those mentioned features and system enhancements if you owns a Verizon Galaxy Note 5.

Support pages: [1][2]

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OTA Update N920IDVU2AOJ4 on Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I, Improved Stability of Call and Battery usage Optimization

A new OTA update has just recently released on the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920I)  in Australia and Singapore.  The update is dubbed with build number  N920IDVU2AOJ4, to which still an Android 5.1.1 base firmware. The N920IDVU2AOJ4 is an update to the previously release build N920IDVU1AOH2 particularly in Australia. While on the other hand, it is also an update to previous released build  N920IDVU1AOH6 in Singapore's Galaxy Note 5 users.

In addition, the update is said to mainly bring an improvement to the stability of Call  to which have been found some minor glitches. There is also a new feature called Battery usage Optimisation added, to which will now allow users to optimise some unused apps to improve the battery life performance as possible.  Adding to that is the Google Security patches to which basically address the recent Android vulnerabilities.

Technical details of the Android 5.1.1 OTA Update build N920IDVU2AOJ4

These details can be viewed in Apps > Settings > About Device.

• Android version: 5.1.1
• Baseband version: N920IDVU2AOJ3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5944450 dpi@SWHD8906 #1 Sat Oct 10 12:46:35 KST 2015
• Build number: LMY47X.N920IDVU2AOJ4
• AP: N920IDVU2AOJ4
• CP: N920IDVU2AOJ3
• CSC: N920IXSA2AOJ4

Changelog of N920IDVU2AOJ4 5.1.1 Update:

Features and Enhancements:

1. The stability of Call has been improved.
2. Battery usage optimisation.
3. The security of your device has been improved.
4. Added with Samsung Gear VR2 support.
5. Bug fixes, stability and performance improvements.

The size of the update build N920IDVU2AOJ4 is at approximately 144.28 MB via Over-The-Air OTA update and  a hefty files size of  3.75 GB to get it via Kies or Smart Switch for PC.

This update are now officially  released on both unbranded and carrier branded Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I in Australia and Singapore.  The roll out might take in stages and not everyone may get the update at the same time.  So better check the update manually if you did not receive any notification message yet.

How to update Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920I) to Android 5.1.1 OS build N920IDVU2AOJ4

Prepare the following recommendations before you update your device, to keep it safe as possible.

1. Check the remaining power percentage of the battery, it should be at least 50% or higher before you take the update. If it is lower to the recommended level, the device must be charged first. Insufficient battery power may cause a fatal error if and when the update failed to initiate.
2. Ensure that your device is connected to a strong Wi-Fi connection. Some firmware update may take long enough to install and it will depend on how small or large the update file size is.
3. Check the remaining storage space of your device memory if it still enough and can still store the file size of the incoming update. You can easily determine the incoming update’s file size as it prompts you the exact details. The size may vary, some minor updates usually varies from 100MB to 200MB while major updates also usually varied from 300MB up to 500MB.
4. Ensure to create a backup of your stored data in the device memory. You can easily backup your Galaxy Note 5 data by using Smart Switch. This process is very important and it is highly recommended before taking an update. You should secure you data first beforehand. If ever something might go wrong during the update process, and you might encounter a failure, you will not lose your data. Some fatal errors while performing the software update usually forces you to perform the factory reset in recovery mode. Doing so, will bring the device back to its original factory default settings but it deletes your stored data as it technically wipes and cleans out the device memory cache.
5. Do not ever touch your phone if the updating process is already initiated. Just let the phone sit on top of your table and make sure it could not be interrupted on any part. You should not press any keys, nor turning the power off and or removing the battery. Do not disconnect the USB cable if you’re performing an update using a computer.
6. Make sure you Galaxy Note 5 has no root in it, and or running on any unofficial firmware. Keep in mind that a rooted and a modified phone will no longer receive any official firmware update from the dealer. Doing so, you will only receive the advisory message that says something like this;
   “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.”

Update your Galaxy Note 5 via Over The Air (OTA Update)

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a Wi-Fi network to ease your burden on high data charges.

• From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.
• Tap the Settings (gear icon).
• Tap the System tab.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.
• Tap Check for updates.
• Tap the Install button, then OK.

Wait until the phone completely reboot before touching it. It may reboot (turn on and off) multiple times as the update might still at its finalization stage.
If the update is available, it will just prompt you the update’s technical details including on how to download and install it. If somehow the update isn’t available yet, it will also tell you that your device software is up to date. However, even if the update is already rolled out and you’ve already knew that it is officially released in your country and or network provider, you should also consider that the released usually take in stages and may also take days before it arrives on some areas. So you may have to wait and keep on checking until you get the update.

Update your Galaxy Note 5 using a 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 Note 5 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 back up 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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Australia Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Update build G920IDVU3DOJ6 & G925IDVU3DOJ6

Australian owners of the Galaxy S6  (SM-G920I) and S6 Edge (SM-G925I) is getting another Android 5.1.1 OTA update. The update will bump build up the build number to G920IDVU3DOJ6 on Galaxy S6, while the S6 Edge on the other hand, will move its build number G925IDVU3DOJ6.  The update brings up some new features such as the Rich communication, Apps Optimization, and the newly updated Smart Manager and Samsung gear app. The update also includes the newly redesigned Apps icon, to which has a rounded edge and similar to the newly released Galaxy Note5.

In addition, the updated Smart Manager is one of the main concern of the update. This feature that will allow users to monitor the battery performance, RAM usage, memory storage and device security in one place within the device settings. It is now added with the Apps optimization feature to which is also a handy tool to optimized some apps just to get rid of battery draining problem, RAM and memory issues.

Here are the technical details of the update:

Device name: Samsung Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920I
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G920IDVU3DOJ6
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5951853
Build Number: LMY47X.G920IDVU3DOJ6
AP G920IDVU3DOJ6
CP G920IDVU3DOJ6
CSC G920IXSA3DOJ6

Device name: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Model number: SM-G925I
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G925IDVU3DOJ6
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5951853
Build Number: LMY47X.G925IDVU3DOJ6
AP G925IDVU3DOJ6
CP G925IDVU3DOJ6
CSC G925IXSA3DOJ6



Both updates is now feeding live via Over-The-Air (OTA) update and thru Smart Switch.  Unfortunately, the update is only held available for those who got the unbranded or unlocked Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and S6 Edge (SM-G925I) in Australia. The update is also been spotted and is heading to Vodafone's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, but Vodafone hasn't released any announcement about the said update. But all major Australian carriers might also start to roll out this coming couple of days.

Update: Vodafone Australia has made the official announcement addressing  the G920IDVU3DOJ6 5.1.1 update for their own Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. The update includes the following features and enhancements:

• Vodafone 3G data issue fix
• Global Call drop patches
• Google Security patches
• Samsung applications and UX update
• Other global bug fixes, stability and performance improvements
• You may read the full details here

How to Update the Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge to 5.1.1 DOJ6 Update

The DOJ6 is and update to the previous 5.1.1 build COGA.  If you haven’t received the notification message yet, it is much better to check the update manually.

• Do not forget to recharge your phone.
• Do not forget to backup all of the important data.
• Your Galaxy S6 and  S6 edge must still run in the official software version and hasn’t been rooted nor installed with non-official firmware.

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

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

• From your Galaxy S6 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 Download and 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 removed any modification that has been installed on it.

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Verizon Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Enables Samsung Pay Update Now Available

As promised to Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) and Galaxy  S6 edge (SM-G925V)  owners that they will get the Samsung Pay apps installed on their devices. It is now finally rolling ou bringing the said Samsung Pay to which the new recently launched mobile payment in the United States alone.  The update is still base in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop but will move the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 OS build version to G920VVRU4BOG9 from G920VVRU4BOG7. While on the other hand, the Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge will also bump up to build G925VVRU4BOG9.

In addition, the update also includes another Android security patches.  Both updates are now available via Over-The-Air (OTA) to which gradually release in stages. Once took the update, users will then be able to download the said Samsung Pay apps from Google Play Store. The rest is just to simply activate their own cards, but only from those select banks that have been tied-up with Samsung Pay. You may heaf-over at Samsung Pay support page to get the list of supported bank cards that can be used for.

Here are the details:

Verizon Galaxy S6

• Model number: SM-G920V
• Android version: 5.1.1
• Baseband version: G920VVRU4BOG9
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build Number: LMY47X.G920VVRU4BOG9
• AP G920VVRU4BOG9
• CSC G920VVRU4BOG9
• CP G920VVRU4BOG9

Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge

• Model number: SM-G925V
• Android version: 5.1.1
• Baseband version: G925VVRU4BOG9
• Kernel Version: 3.10.61
• Build Number: LMY47X.G925VVRU4BOG9
• AP G925VVRU4BOG9
• CSC G925VVRU4BOG9
• CP G925VVRU4BOG9

Update Features:

• Samsung Pay
• Android Security patch

If you haven’t received the software update notification message yet make sure to hit your device Settings > About phone > Check for update.

Source:  [1], [2]

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Canadian Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 Official Android 5.1.1 Update to build G900W8VLU1COI4 Now Available

Rogers, Bell, Telus and among other Canadian Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) has started receiving the official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update.  The 5.1.1 update arrived with build number G900W8VLU1COI4 has just officially released by Samsung itself.  This will update the Galaxy S5 from Android 5.0 G900W8VLU1BOC2 to Android 5.1.1 G900W8VLU1COI4. The update will not only bump the OS to 5.1.1 but it also equipped with security improvements to address the recent vulnerabilities in MMS services.

Details of the G900W8VLU1COI4 5.1.1 update

Device: Samsung Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900W8
Android version: 5.1.1 (Lollipop OS)
Baseband version G900W8VLU1COI4
Kernel version: 3.4.0-5793883
Build number: LMY47X.G900W8VLU1COI4
SE for Android status: Enforcing
AP: G900W8VLU1COI4
CSC: G900W8OYA1COI4
CP: G900W8VLUICOI4
Build date:  September 11,2015
Release date:  October 15,2015

Features / Enhancements:

• 5.1.1 OS
• Device Security improvements to address recent vulnerabilities in MMS services

The update is equipped with Android OS Security Fix (Stagefright) and nothing else.  There are no any other noticeable changes to take effect once the update has made, as the update only targets the inner part of the Android operating system. But after taking the update Samsung is ensuring that the Galaxy S5 will then much more secure from the aforementioned security flaws of the Android OS.

The update is now rolling out via Over-The-Air (OTA) and Kies to all Canadian Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) to which particularly comes from Rogers, Telus, Bell, Wind, Mobilicity, Koodo, Virgin Mobile, Fido, Vidéotron, EastLink and SaskTel. The release may be in stages and this simply means that everyone may not get the update at the same time. If ever you did not received the notification message yet, you may simply tap on your phone’s Settings > About device > Software Update > Check for update.

Below is the step by step procedure on how you can update your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 to the officially released build version G900W8VLU1COI4, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

How to Update Galaxy S5 G900W8 to 5.1.1 Lollipop 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 sent 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-G900W8 Settings>>About Device, then tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap 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 Get the Lollipop Update using Kies or Smart Switch for PC

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. 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-G900W8 and other Samsung devices running from Android KitKat, and up to Lollipop OS.  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is to simply  connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 into the PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instruction.

source: Bell 

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EE UK Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Update to build G920FXXU2QOI4 & G925FXXU2QOI4

Everything Everywhere (EE) has released an update to its Galaxy S6 and S6 edge users in United Kingdom. The update will bump the Galaxy S6 Android 5.1.1 OS to build G920FXXU2QOI4, whilst on the other hand, the Galaxy S6 Edge will move its build to G925FXXU2QOI4. Th update mainly brings several improvements to the device stability, including bug fixes, and further improvements to performance, according to the initial changelog addressed by Samsung.

In addition, there are also some changes found in the users interface like the rounded application icons to which have been found on the Galaxy S6 edge plus designs. Some Microsoft apps (Word, Excel Powerpoint) were also spotted in the update. Adding to that is the Live broadcast feature to which will also allow users to broadcast via Youtube. There also some several improvements you’ll going to notice in the camera, fingerprint reader, the Samsung gear connectivity and more new Apps is added in it.

What are the technical details of Update?

Update build G920FXXU2QOI42:

• Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 (EE)
• Model number: SM-G920F
  Android version: 5.1.1
• Baseband version: G920FXXU2QOI1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5672012
• Build number: LMY47X.G920FXXU2QOI4
• AP: G920FXXU2QOI4
• CSC: G920FEVR2QOI1
• CP: G920FXXU2QOI1

Update build G925FXXU2QOI4:

• Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (EE)
• Model number: SM-G925F
• Android version: 5.1.1
• Baseband version: G925FXXU2QOI1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5672012
• Build number: LMY47X.G925FXXU2QOI4
• AP: G925FXXU2QOI4
• CSC: G925FEVR2QOI1
• CP: G925FXXU2QOI1

Some of Noticeable Features/Enhancements:

• Updated UI  (curvy icons)
• Live video broadcasting
• Camera improvements
• Finger print reader
• Samsung gear app update
• Microsoft apps (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Device stability improvements
• Bug fixes
• Further improvements to performance

Both update builds G920FXXU2QOI4 and G925FXXU2QOI4 are apparently rolled out via Over-The-Air and weighs at around 211.83 MB in file size. This update will going to replace the previous update build G920FXXU2POGM and G925FXXU2POGM of EE's Galaxy S6 and S6 edge devices.

How to Update the Galaxy S6  / S6 Edge to QOI4 Update

If you haven't received the notification message yet, it is much better to check the update manually.

• Do not forget to recharge your phone.
• Do not forget to back up all of the important data.
• Your Galaxy S6 and  S6 edge must still run in the official software version and hasn’t been rooted nor installed with non-official firmware.

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

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

• From your Galaxy S6 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 Download and 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 unauthorised way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service centre.”  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 removed any modification that has been installed on it.

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Galaxy S6 edge G925FXXU3COI9 OTA Update Brings Battery Usage and App Optimization Support

An OTA update has officially rolling out once again on the Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) to which will bump the firmware build to G925FXXU3COI9. The latter is similar to the ones that had just also released on the regular Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) that had just moved its build to G920FXXU3COI9. The update mainly brings the Battery usage and App optimization support. The new feature to which allowing the Galaxy S6 Edge users to monitor the device battery consumption as well as granting access to optimize the applications to save as much of the battery power.

The G925FXXU3COI9 5.1.1 update is officially released for the unbranded or unlocked Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) only. It is has been spotted and are available in England and France as we speak, but then again it might be also available throughout the rest of Europe soon.  The release is still in stages, so it simply means that some may already received the said update, but there are still many that does not seen the update yet.

Technical details of the update build G925FXXU3COI9:

• Android version: 5.1.1
• Baseband version: G925FXXU3COI9
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5816106
• Build number: LMY47X.G925FXXU3COI9

It is officially live and can be installed via Over The Air and or by using Samsung Smart Switch. The update’s file size weighs at around 78.58 MB.  But for those advanced users from other countries that might want give it a try, you may grab the G925FXXU3COI9 stock firmware here.

How to Update the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925F) to build G925FXXU2COI9

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

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

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

• From your Galaxy S6 edge 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 Download and 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 unauthorised way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service centre.”  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 removed any modification that has been installed on it.

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

Download Smart Switch for PC

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

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

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

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