Sprint Galaxy S5 Update to G900PVPS3CQA2, January 2017 Security Patch

Sprint Galaxy S5 is  getting an update to build version G900PVPS3CQA2,  bringing the January 2017 Android security patch update.  It's just a small OTA update that only weighs at 27 MB in file size.  By judging by its size it's rather nothing new at all and we cannot expect any  adverse effect to the device. This update will bump up the device current Android Marshmallow OS from build version G900PVPU3CPL2 to G900PVPS3CQA2.

Anyways, the January security patch contains 67 patches for Android's Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), along with 28 patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE).

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Verizon Galaxy Note5 January 2017 Security Patch Update N920VVRS3BQA1

Verizon has just pushed an update for the Samsung Galaxy Note5 (SM-N920V). The update will bump up the device current Android OS to build version N920VVRS3BQA1 from previous released build N920VVRS3BPL4.  Yet, the update does not bring any significant changes nor any adverse effects to the device, as it only brings the recent January 2017 Android security patch.  Also, it has stayed in Android Marshmallow and not the much awaited Nougat update so far.

The update rolls out starts on January 31,  2017 and will run in a couple of weeks. It is now live via Over-The-Air  OTA update and thru big red's owned software upgrade assistant tool as we speak.

OTA Update version N920VVRS3BQA1

What’s New: 

• January Android Device Security Updates

Build version details:

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920VVRS3BQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.N920VVRS3BQA1

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Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ Update version G928VVRS3BQA1

Verizon has just released an update on Galaxy S6 edge+ bumping its current Android Marshmallow OS to build version MMB29K.G928VVRS3BQA1. The update includes the most up to date Android security patch to which basically contains the January 2017 patches.  In addition to this, big red's Galaxy S6 and S6 edge variants also received the same treatment.

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) – Update version MMB29K.G928VVRS3BQA1

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

Previous update:

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G928VVRS3BPL4
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G928VVRS3BPL4

How to Update Galaxy S6 edge+ via Over-The-Air (OTA)

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

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Verizon Galaxy S6 edge Update version G925VVRS4CQA3

An update on Verizon Galaxy S6 edge bumping up its OS build version to MMB29K.G925VVRS4CQA3. The update contains the January 2017 Android Security patches and there are no any additional features nor changes

What’s New in the Update?

• Updated Android security patch  - January 1, 2017

Technical Details:

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V) – Update version MMB29K.G925VVRS4CQA3

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G925VVRS4CQA3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G925VVRS4CQA3

Previous update:

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G925VVRS4CPL3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G925VVRS4CPL3

How to Update Galaxy S6 edge via Over-The-Air (OTA)

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

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

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Verizon Galaxy S6 Update version G920VVRS4CQA3

Verizon Galaxy S6 got an update to build version MMB29K.G920VVRS4CQA3. The update will bring the January 2017 Android Security patches and no further major changes.

What’s New in the Update?

• Updated Android security patch  - January 1, 2017

Technical Details:

Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) – Update version MMB29K.G920VVRS4CQA3

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G920VVRS4CQA3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRS4CQA3

Previous update:

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G920VVRS4CPL3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRS4CPL3

How to Update Galaxy S6 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

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

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January 2017 Android Security Updates G900FXXS1CQAV Galaxy S5 SM-G900F

A new firmware update dubbed as build version G900FXXS1CQAV for Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) has started rolling out in the European shores. Yet, this is another similar update we have seen from the past few months, to which only brings the monthly Android security updates. This time, the said update version G900FXXS1CQAV contains the January 2017 Android security patches as per details from the initial changelog, addressed by Samsung itself.

What’s New:

• Android Security Maintenance Release – January 2017 Security Patches.

Technical details: Update version G900FXXS1CQAV

•  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  1 January 2017
• Baseband version: G900FXXS1CQAV
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471
• Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CQAV
• AP: G900FXXS1CQAV
• CSC: G900FOXA1CPJ6
• CP: G900FXXU1CPJ1
• Build date: 01/02/2017

Previous Update: 

•  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  1 December 2016
• Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPJ1
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471
• Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPLV
• AP: G900FXXS1CPLV
• CSC: G900FOXA1CPJ6
• CP: G900FXXU1CPJ1
• Build date: 12/5/2016

In addition, the January Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR) packaged contains 61 patches for Android Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), and 28 patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), according to Samsung Mobile Security bulletin.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 to Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow?

Samsung urges us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedure to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failure may cause damaged to your device that might result to what we called “soft-bricks”.  If this happened on your device, it may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Ensure that your Galaxy S5 should still running in an official or factory firmware and hasn’t been rooted – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there are some certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

How to Perform an Update via Over-The-Air (OTA)?

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly send out to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings > About Device, tap Software Update.

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

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

How to Update the Galaxy S5 Thru Kies / Smart Switch?

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies / Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to a PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies or Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

For advanced users and for those who have a rooted Galaxy S5, you can download the stock firmware instead – Galaxy S5 Stock Firmware. Since your device has been modified it will no longer receive an over-the-air OTA. So the only way to get the marshmallow update is to fully removed the root image from your Galaxy S5 first.

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Verizon Galaxy S5 Updates MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1, January 2017 SecurityPatch

An update for Verizon Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V) dubbed as build version  number MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1 is rolling out this week. The said G900VVRS2DQA1 update will bring the Android security patches for January 2017. Its basically the same update we've seen last month, dubbed as released build version G900VVRS2DPL1 of which contains the December 2016 Android security patches.

In addition to this, this is a significant signs that the Galaxy S5 will continually getting an update for at-least once in every month within this year.  Even though the Galaxy S5 has been succeeded with the Galaxy S6,  Galaxy S7, and the upcoming Galaxy S8, it is truly amazing that the latter are still rocking around.

What’s New:

• January 2017 Android security patches


• Optimize the device performance


• Resolve known issues

Update version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1 details :

• Model number: SM-G900V


• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) 


• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017


• Baseband version: G900VVRS2DQA1


• Kernel version: 3.4.0


• Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1

Previous Update version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DPL1 :

• Model number: SM-G900V


• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) 


• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016


• Baseband version: G900VVRS2DPL1


• Kernel version: 3.4.0


• Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRS2DPL1

How to Update Samsung Galaxy S5 G900V to Marshmallow via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly send out to you from your network provider and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing so you may only navigate on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900V  Settings > System updates > Check for new system update.

• Find “Software update”


• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.


• Tap the settings icon.


• Tap System update.


• Tap Check for new system update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

The other option is to use the Verizon software update tool itself, from where you  simply plug-in your phone into your computer to perform an update.

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Galaxy S5 G900H January 2017 Android Security Patch Updates

Samsung has begun rolling out the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Android Security updates to which now brings the January 2017 security patches. The update comes in different build version of which corresponds to each specific region across the globe. All of these updates are still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow based. So those who owned and still rocking the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H (Exynos) version, you folks might better check the update either via Over-The-Air or thru Samsung Kies.

Below are the technical details of each specific build version.

What's New:

• Android Device Security Updates - January 2017 Security Patches


• General bug-fixes, improved features and other system enhancements.

Latin America Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update version G900HXXS1CQAE

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level:  1 January 2017


• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPD1


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7760371


• Build number: MMB29M.G900HXXS1CQAE


• AP: G900HXXS1CQAE


• CSC: G900HUUB1CPJ1


• CP: G900HXXU1CPD1


• Build date: 01/20/2016

This build version specifically released for the Galaxy S5 owners in The Americas, in countries such as Panama, Argentina, Uruguay, Columbia, and etc.

Africa, and Middle East Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update version G900HXXS1CQAA

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level:  1 January 2017


• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPCA


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7760371


• Build number: MMB29M.G900HXXS1CQAA


• AP: G900HXXS1CQAA


• CSC: G900HOJV1CPL1


• CP: G900HXXU1CPCA


• Build date: 01/13/2016

This update is rolled out on various countries in Middle East such as United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, and more. While also the same update goes out in African region such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and many more.

Southeast Asia Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update version G900HXXS1CQA9

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level:  1 January 2017


• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPC6


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7760371


• Build number: MMB29M.G900HXXS1CQA9


• AP: G900HXXS1CQA9


• CSC: G900HOLB1CPG1


• CP: G900HXXU1CPC6


• Build date: 01/12/2016

This update build version G900HXXS1CQA9 were released in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Europe Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update version G900HXXS1CQA1

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level:  1 January 2017


• Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPCA


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-7760371


• Build number: MMB29M.G900HXXS1CQA1


• AP: G900HXXS1CQA1


• CSC: G900HOXY1CPL4


• CP: G900HXXU1CPCA


• Build date: 01/03/2016

The G900HXXS1CQA1 build were exclusively released in Russian Federation, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 to Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow?

Samsung urges us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedure to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failure may cause damaged to your device that might result to what we called “soft-bricks”.  If this happened on your device, it may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Ensure that your Galaxy S5 should still running in an official or factory firmware and hasn’t been rooted – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there are some certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

How to Perform an Update via Over-The-Air (OTA)?

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly send out to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings > About Device, tap Software Update.

• From the Home screen, touch the Settings icon.


• Touch About device.


• Touch Software update.

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

How to Update the Galaxy S5 Thru Kies / Smart Switch?

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies / Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to a PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies or Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

For advanced users and for those who have a rooted Galaxy S5, you can download the stock firmware instead – Galaxy S5 Stock Firmware. Since your device has been modified it will no longer receive an over-the-air OTA. So the only way to get the marshmallow update is to fully unroot your Galaxy S5 first.

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Galaxy Note 5 January 2017 Android Security Updates is Hitting SM-N920C and SM-N9208 Variants

Samsung began deploying  the January Android Security updates for Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C and the Galaxy Note5 Dous SM-N9208 variants in a timely manner this year.  This is the first Android Security Updates that we've seen covers the January 2017 security patches for the said  Galaxy Note 5  variants so far,  while the rest might be coming late 'til the end of February.

So, for those who owned the Galaxy Note 5 at hand but of-course with model numbers such as the SM-N9208 or  SM-N920C should check the update right now, just in-case if you folks haven't receive the notification message yet.  These updates will bumped up the Galaxy Note5 Dous SM-N9208 to build version N9208XXS3BQA6. While the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C on the other hand, will also moved to build version N920CXXS3BQA9 or  N920CXXS3BQAA .

Here are the technical details of the updates:

What's New:

• Android Security Updates - January 2017 Security Patches
• Device stability and improvements to performance
• General bug fixes to resolved known issues and other system enhancements

Galaxy Note5 Dous SM-N9208 Updates

Update version N9208XXS3BQA6

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android Security Patch Level: 1 January  2017
• Baseband version: N9208XXU3BQA3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9407408
• Build number: MMB29K.N9208XXS3BQA6
• AP: N9208XXS3BQA6
• CP: N9208XXU3BQA3
• CSC: N9208OLB3BPJ2

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Updates

Update version N920CXXS3BQAA

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android Security Patch Level: 1 January  2017
• Baseband version: N920CXXU3BQA2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9407408
• Build number: MMB29K.N920CXXS3BQAA
• AP: N920CXXS3BQAA
• CP: N920CXXU3BQA2
• CSC: N920COXE3BPJ2

Update version N920CXXS3BQA9

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android Security Patch Level: 1 January  2017
• Baseband version: N920CXXU3BQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9407408
• Build number: MMB29K.N920CXXS3BQA9
• AP: N920CXXS3BQA9
• CP: N920CXXU3BQA1
• CSC: N920COXE3BPJ2

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Galaxy S6 Edge+ G928F Updates to version G928FXXS3BQA7

The Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G928F is getting an updates to build version G928FXXS3BQA7 in the European regions.  The update is not the much awaited Android Nougat update yet, but it's still based in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. This update will only apply the new Android security patches that covers and bumps-up to the date level of 1 January 2017.

Here are the technical details of each updates:

What’s New in the Update?

• January Android device security updates
• Optimize the device performance
• Resolved known issues, and General bug-fixes

Technical Details:

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F) Update version G928FXXS3BQA7

• Model number: Sm-G928F
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: 1 January 2017
• Baseband version: G928FXXU3BQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9407408
• Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXS3BQA7

This update will moved the Galaxy S6 edge+ Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to build version G928FXXS3BQA7 from previous released build version G928FXXS3BPL6. Again, the rolling out have started in select countries and/or carrier specific devices,  but the deployment will continue to other countries any time soon.

Here are the list of countries this updates were released in random order:

• Austria
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Hungary
• Greece
• Italy
• Spain
• Luxembourg
• Belgium
• The Netherlands
• Switzerland
• Poland
• Romania
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Portugal
• Bulgaria
• Cyprus
• Kazakhstan
• Ukraine
• Uzbekistan
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Baltic region
• Southeast Europe

How to Update the Galaxy S6  to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

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

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

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

But if ever you might have had received this message while checking software update that says something like “The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.”  This is a warning message that only appears for those devices that have been rooted and installed with modified and unofficial firmware.  So to be able to get the Software OTA update again, you must Unroot the Galaxy S6 edge+  first using the specified stock firmware for Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F and simply removed any modification that has been installed on it. Just find the

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 edge+ on your  computer using the supplied USB  cable.

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

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 S6 Edge+ Getting Updates to version G928AUCS4CPL1 Not Nougat But Still Marshmallow

Last week AT&T has sent out an update on Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 Active, this time the Galaxy S6 edge+ is also getting the same treatment. The update is dubbed as build version G928AUCS4CPL1, it is not the Nougat update yet but still in Android Marshmallow based. The said update only weighs at 14.7MB in file size and it brings nothing more but the new Android Security patches to which now covers the month of  December 2016.

Moreover, this update is now the 7th Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow released on AT&T Galaxy S6 since June 2016. The Nougat update might start to roll out sooner but we cannot guarantee any exact date to when it could arrive.  Some reports suggest the the Nougat will be rolling out on April, but we couldn't take it into an account until Samsung and the said carrier make an official announcements.

What’s New in G928AUCS4CPL1 Update?

• December Android Security Patch Update

It is  basically the Android’s security patches that our devices has and had been receiving in a monthly basis.

• Device: Galaxy S6 edge+
• Model number: SAMSUNG-SM-G98A
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G928AUCS4CPL1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.G928AUCS4CPL1

Requires the previous update version G928AUCS4CPK1

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: November 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G928AUCS4CPK1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.G928AUCS4CPK1

Device Update via Over-The-Air (OTA)

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Updates to N920AUCS4CPL1, No Nougat Yet, It's December Security Patches

AT&T has just released an OTA update on Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A), bumping the Android OS version to N920AUCS4CPL1 previous build N920AUCS4CPK1.
The update is still in recent Android Marshmallow OS and not the much awaited Android Nougat updates. It is the same update the device has been receiving from the past couple of months to which brings out the monthly Android security patches. So this time around this labeled update version N920AUCS4CPL1 will move the Android security patch level to December 1, 2016.

Here are the technical details:

What's new: December Android Security Updates

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

Previous version: 

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level:  November 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4CPK1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.N920AUCS4CPK1

In addition, the update file size just  weights at 17.4MB, it is way too small if ever we might expect that it has something more along with it. There could be none, but only applies the new security patches. The roll out starts on January 16,  2016 and the deployments  will run for at-least around 10 to 15 days.

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AT&T Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 Active OTA Updates G920AUCS5DPK3 & G925AUCS5DPK2

AT&T has pushed the first round of OTA updates on Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge for this year. These updates aren't the Nougat updates yet that we've been waiting for,  but it's still another dose of Android security updates to which now brings the December Android security patches.  The updates has bumped AT&T's Galaxy S6 to build version G920AUCS5DPK3, while the Galaxy S6 edge moved to build version G925AUCS5DPK2.  On the other hand, the Galaxy S6 Active also got the build version G890AUCS5CPK4.

Here are the technical details of of each updates:

What's New?
- Android device security updates

Galaxy S6 SM-G920A 
Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920AUCS5DPK3
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9462607
Build number: MMB29K.G920AUCS5DPK3

Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925A

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925AUCS5DPK2
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8851614
Build number: MMB29K.G925AUCS5DPK2

Galaxy S6 Active SM-G890A

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
Baseband version: G890AUCS5CPK4
Kernel version: 3.10.61.9696102
Build number: MMB29K.G890AUCS5CPK4

Device Update via Over-The-Air (OTA)

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

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

via: AT&T Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 Active support pages [1]  [2]  [3]

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Sprint Galaxy S6, S6 edge and Edge+ Updates to G920PVPU4CPL3 & G925PVPU4CPL3

Sprint has also rolling out the new OTA updates for Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P), Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925P) and the Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928P). Although this release is already in January 2017 but it's still contains the December's Android security patches. The update will also boost the battery life performance and other system enhancements. Yet it is still base in Android Marshmallow and not the much awaited Nougat updates for the said devices.

What’s New in the Update?

• December Android device security updates
• Optimize Battery Life performance

Device Updates Technical Details:

Sprint Galaxy S6  SM-G920P

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G920PVPU4CPL3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9935814
• Build number: MMB29K.G920PVPU4CPL3

Sprint Galaxy S6  SM-G925P

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G925PVPU4CPL3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9935814
• Build number: MMB29K.G925PVPU4CPL3

Sprint Galaxy S6  Edge+SM-G928P

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G928PVPS3BPL1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9010628
• Build number: MMB29K.G928PVPS3BPL1

The update is officially live via Over-The-Air (OTA) and it weighs at approximately 50 MB in file size.  The rolling out usually takes into several days, so better check the update manually by going to Settings > About device > Software Update > Check for updates, if you haven’t prompted the availability of the this update yet. You must also ensure that your phone has not been rooted or otherwise the update may fail and you may not successfully get the update.

How to Update the Galaxy S6 Edge via Over-The-Air (OTA)

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

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

Update the Galaxy S6 edge using Smart Switch for PC

Download Smart Switch for PC

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

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

[Thanks’ to Larry]

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Sprint Galaxy S5 Updates to version G900PVPU3CPL2, December AndroidSecurity Patches

Sprint has started pushing an OTA update dubbed as build version G900PVPU3CPL2 on Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P). It's more likely just another security updates to which contains the December Android Security patches. Sprint haven't posted anything about this update yet though. But by judging the update's file size that weighs at around 237 MB,  it considerably includes several bug fixes,  enhanced features and or other system improvements.

In addition, the December Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR) packaged contains 81 security patches for Google Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), and around 15 security patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE). You may find this details at Google's Android Security bulletin.

Update Build version G900PVPU3CPL2 Technical details: 

• Country: United States


• Carrier: Sprint


• Device name: Galaxy S5


• Model number: SM-G900P


• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)


• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016


• Baseband version: G900PVPU3CPL2


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242


• Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPU3CPL2

What's New:

• Android Security Updates - December 2016 Android security patches


• Device stability and optimize performance


• General bug-fixes to resolve known issues, and other system improvements.

Previous updates:

• Model number: SM-G900P


• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)


• Android security patch level: November 1, 2016


• Baseband version: G900PVPS3CPK1


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242


• Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPS3CPK1

The G900PVPU3CPL3 OTA update weighs at  approximately 230 MB to download via  Over-The-Air (OTA)  and or by using Kies or Smart Switch for PC. This  update is at its phased released, and  it may take into several days to completely arrive on all Galaxy S5 owners. Yet,  if you haven’t received the notification message, you may manually check the update from time to time until it tells you that the new update is available for grab. Simply just tap on your Galaxy S5  Settings > About device > Software update > Check for update.

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

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Sprint Galaxy Note 5 Updates to version N920PVPS3BPL1, It's Not Nougat Yet

if your Galaxy Note 5 is from Sprint, then you might already got an update earlier today.  This update will bump the device current Android OS to build version N920PVPS3BPL1 from the previous release version N920PVPS3BPK1.  The update is still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow base, and it's not the Android 7.0 Nougat update that we've been waiting for.  Instead, the update is the monthly Security Maintenance Released (SMR) to which now brings the December Android security patches.

Speaking of the Nougat updates, it may arrived later in between March to April 2017.  The Galaxy Note 5 will only receive the Nougat update right after the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, to which reportedly starts to roll out this month or until February 2017.

Again, this release is another batch of security patch updates and it does not bring any noticeable adverse effect to the device.  It’s not a Nougat update either, but might be the preparation for the said upcoming latest Android version.

OTA Update version N920PVPS3BPL1

What’s New: 

• December Android Device Security Updates

Build version details:

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920PVPS3BPL1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9010628
• Build number: MMB29K.N920PVPS3BPL1

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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 Updates to version N920VVRS3BPL4

Verizon has pushed an update on Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V), and its bumping the device Android OS to build version N920VVRS3BPL4 from previous released version N920VVRU3BPJ3. The said update is not the Android Nougat update that we have been waiting for, but it's the monthly Android security maintenance released to which now brings the December Android security patches.

The rolling out was originally started on December 28, during while everyone has been enjoying the holiday season.  But the update is still live via Over-The-Air as we speak and might end shortly for a couple days.

OTA Update version N920VVRS3BPL4

What’s New: 

• December Android Device Security Updates
• Optimize device performance
• Resolve known issues

Build version details:

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  December 1, 2016
• Baseband version:  N920VVRS3BPL4
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.N920VVRS3BPL4

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Europe Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ December Android Security Updates

Samsung has rolled an update for the international Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F),  and Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) during the holiday season. While later this week  the Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F) also receives the same treatment. These updates brings the December Android security patches for the said devices, to which also includes  the device stability improvements and to boost its performance.

Anyway, these updates are still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow base, and it's not the Android Nougat updates we've been waiting for.  The Nougat update for Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ might not arrive too early this year, just as long as we have to see it released on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge beforehand.

Here are the technical details of each updates:

What’s New in the Update?

• December Android device security updates (details)
• Optimize device performance
• Resolved known issues, General bug-fixes

Technical Details:

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) – Update version G920FXXU5DPL4

• Model number: SM-G920F
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: 1 December2016
• Baseband version: G920FXXU5DPL4
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9408889
• Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU5DPL4

Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) – Update version G925FXXU5DPL4

• Model number: SM-G925F
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: 1 December2016
• Baseband version: G925FXXU5DPL4
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9408889
• Build number: MMB29K.G925FXXU5DPL4

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F) – Update version G928FXXS3BPL6

• Model number: Sm-G928F
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: 1 December2016
• Baseband version: G928FXXU3BPJ3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9408889
• Build number: MMB29K.G928FXXS3BPL6

Again, the rolling out has already started in select countries and/or carrier specific devices,  but the rolling out will continue to other countries any time soon.

How to Update the Galaxy S6  to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

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

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

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

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

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

Download Smart Switch for PC

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

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

Once the update 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 S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ Receiving December Android Security Updates to G920VVRS4CPL3 & G925VVRS4CPL3

If your Galaxy S6, Galax S6 edge and or Galaxy S6 edge+ is from Verizon wireless, then you are about to or might already receive a new update. The big red has just made an announcement that the new OTA update will start to roll out today. It's all still base in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and not the much awaited Android Nougat update yet. This update will not bring any particular changes to the devices or in connection about the upcoming Nougat update, but none other than the December Android Security patches.

What’s New in the Update?

• Android device security updates – December Security Patches
• Optimize device performance
• Resolved known issues, General bug-fixes

Technical Details:

Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) - Update version MMB29K.G920VVRS4CPL3

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G920VVRS4CPL3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRS4CPL3

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V)  - Update version MMB29K.G925VVRS4CPL3

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G925VVRS4CPL3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G925VVRS4CPL3

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) Update - version MMB29K.G928VVRS3BPL4

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G928VVRS3BPL4
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G928VVRS3BPL4

These updates are now live via Over-The-Air OTA and thru big red’s owned tools - the software upgrade assistant.

Previous updates: 

Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: November 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G920VVRU4CPK2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRU4CPK2

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: November 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G925VVRU4CPK2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G925VVRU4CPK2

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: November 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G928VVRU3BPJ3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.G928VVRU3BPJ3

How to Update Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and S6 Edge+ via Over-The-Air (OTA)

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

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

via:  Verizon Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+ support pages [1][2][3]

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December Android Security Updates G900FXXS1CPLV Galaxy S5 SM-G900F

Another round of Google's Android Security updates is  rolling out on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F international variants.  The update comes out as build version G900FXXS1CPLV and replaced the previous build version G900FXXS1CPK1. The G900FXXS1CPLV is bearing  the December Android security patches, including general bug-fixes, optimize the device performance, and resolve known issues.

In addition, the December Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR) packaged contains 81 patches for Google Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), and 15 patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), according to Samsung Mobile Security bulletin.

What’s New:

• New Android Security Patches Updates – December Security Maintenance Release.

Technical details: Update version G900FXXS1CPLV

•  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level:  1 December 2016


• Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPJ1


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471


• Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPLV


• AP: G900FXXS1CPLV


• CSC: G900FOXA1CPJ6


• CP: G900FXXU1CPJ1


• Build date: 12/5/2016

Previous Update: 

•  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level: 1 November 2016


• Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPJ1


• Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471


• Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPK1


• AP: G900FXXS1CPK1


• CSC: G900FOXA1CPJ6


• CP: G900FXXU1CPJ1


• Build date: 11/2/2016

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 to Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow?

Samsung urges us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedure to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failure may cause damaged to your device that might result to what we called “soft-bricks”.  If this happened on your device, it may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Ensure that your Galaxy S5 should still running in an official or factory firmware and hasn’t been rooted – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there are some certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

How to Perform an Update via Over-The-Air (OTA)?

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly send out to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings > About Device, tap Software Update.

• From the Home screen, touch the Settings icon.


• Touch About device.


• Touch Software update.

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

How to Update the Galaxy S5 Thru Kies / Smart Switch?

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies / Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is to connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to a PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Kies or Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

For advanced users and for those who have a rooted Galaxy S5, you can download the stock firmware instead – Galaxy S5 Stock Firmware. Since your device has been modified it will no longer receive an over-the-air OTA. So the only way to get the marshmallow update is to fully unroot your Galaxy S5 first.

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Verizon Galaxy S5 Updates to G900VVRS2DPL1, December Android Security Patches

Verizon has just pushed an OTA update dubbed as build version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DPL1 on Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V). The update is said to optimize the device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches, according to big red's announcement. This is considerably means that this update will not bring any adverse effect nor noticeable changes to the device. However, the latter contains the December Android Security maintenance packaged released by Google itself.

Furthermore, this update will replace the previous released version  MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPJ2 and it is now the 5th Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update we’ve seen landed on Verizon Galaxy S5 alone.  Even though this device has been already succeeded by the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S7 for a quite some time now, but it is still rocking around competing the newer ones.

What’s New:

• December Android security patches


• Optimize the device performance


• Resolve known issues

Android Marshmallow update G900VVRS2DPL2 details :

• Model number: SM-G900V


• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) 


• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016


• Baseband version: G900VVRS2DPL1


• Kernel version: 3.4.0


• Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRS2DPL1

Previous Update:

• Model number: SM-G900V


• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)


• Android security patch level: November 1, 2016


• Baseband version: G900VVRU2DPJ2


• Kernel version: 3.4.0


• Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPJ2

How to Update Samsung Galaxy S5 G900V to Marshmallow via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly send out to you from your network provider and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing so you may only navigate on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900V  Settings > System updates > Check for new system update.

• Find “Software update”


• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.


• Tap the settings icon.


• Tap System update.


• Tap Check for new system update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

[Thank’s to Clarissa]

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Galaxy S6 edge+ Getting Updates to version G928IDVU3BPL2 in Australia

Australian owners of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G928I) will receive an update to version G928IDVU3BPL2 starting on the 30th of December.  The update will be release to the  factory unlocked, including Optus  and Telsta's Galaxy S6 edge+.

However, the update will not bring  any new features nor noticeable changes to the device.  This update only contains the December Android security patch to the current Android Marshmallow OS.  It is somehow a very similar update the device received last month that  was also brought the October Android security patches.

Technical Details: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Firmware build version G928IDVU3BPL2

• Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
• Model number: SM-G928I
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G928IDVU3BPL2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8848699
• Build number: MMB29K.G928IDVU3BPL2
• AP: G928IDVU3BPL2
• CP: G928IDVU3BPL2
• CSC: G928IXSA3BPL2
• Deployment date: 30 December 2016
• Carriers: Unlocked version, Optus, and Telstra

Changes or Features:

• December Android security updates:

How to Update the S6 edge+ via Over-The-Air (OTA)

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

Here’s how to do it manually:

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

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

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

Update the Galaxy S6 edge+ using Smart Switch for PC

Download Smart Switch for PC

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

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

[Thank's to Melinda]

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