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Galaxy S6 4G+ G920I gets Lollipop version G920IDVU1BOF6 in Singapore, Not the Android 5.1.1 Update yet

Singapore's Samsung Galaxy S6 4G+ (SM-G920I) has got another Lollipop update that will bump up the build version to G920IDVU1BOF6. This update is still in Android 5.0.2 base and it's not the Android 5.1.1 update yet. The latter is the 3rd consecutive update that has officially sent out by Samsung in Singapore alone. We can not tell the benefit of the update and what new stuff it could offer to all Galaxy S6 4G+ owners as there are no official announcement released by Samsung Singapore support itself. Moreover, every firmware update bring more improvements to the device performance and stability. This also includes bug fixes to some potential problems in the device that might have been found from the previous update. So better manually check the update thru Over-The-Air (OTA) and Kies/Smart Switch as we spotted it and it's already in there earlier today. Here are the list of firmware u...

Downgrade Galaxy S6 from Android 5.1.1 to 5.0.2, Don't Do it!

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge already got an update that brings the device OS to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Now most advanced users have had been asking if we can then be able to downgrade our owned Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge running on Android 5.1.1 update and return it back to the old Android 5.0.2 firmware. The direct answer is No! Why is that and how come Samsung implemented that policy which some folks from Android community might disagree? There are some good reason why some folks prepared an Android smartphones instead of something else. One of these main reason is that they liked on tinkering and tweaking their devices. People that used to loved into rooting installing custom OS, so they can install any 3rd party apps that requires a rooted device before it can be actually installed. Whilst using a customized OS rectified the device the way how it look and fe...

Galaxy S6 Edge G925FXXU2BOFK Official 5.1.1 Update, Pushed in Southeast Asia (SEA) Countries

Hundreds of thousands Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) owners in Southeast Asia Region will now get the official Android 5.1.1 update, dubbed as build version G925FXXU2BOFK. This update is the second build version of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop ever released on Galaxy S6 Edge next to the first Android 5.1.1 update version G925FXXU2BOFJ of which is only rolled out in UK so far. The latter has the same new features added that we have been found from the first released, such as the Anti-theft factory reset protection, exposure slider in camera and more. Here goes the technical details G925FXXU2BOFK, Lollipop 5.1.1 Update: Device name: Galaxy S6 Edge Model number: SM-G925F Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G925FXXU2BOFK Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5012324 Build Number: LMY47X.G925FXXU2BOFK The update is now officially available in Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. While Singapore might follow shortly. Anyone else g...

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Official Android 5.1.1 Update version G920FXXU2BOFJ Now Available

The Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) Android 5.1.1 update is now officially rolled out by Samsung. But just like the recently released Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Android 5.1.1 update which only held available in England and Ireland, the latter is also initially available in France at this time being but other countries might follow now too long from now on. The Android 5.1.1 update firmware build comes as " G920FXXU2BOFJ ", which is technically the same build version compared to the Galaxy S6 Edge 5.1.1 update. The Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Android 5.1.1 Update has a similar new added features we have found on Galaxy S6 Edge update earlier. This includes the Camera exposure slider, S Finder and Quick Connect options to remove an app, the A-Z button to arrange the apps drawer alphabetically. There also some enhancements found on Samsung apps, several bug fixes and stability improvements. Unfortunately, RAW photos support is nowhere to be found o...

T-Mobile Galaxy S5 Android 5.1.1 Update version G900TUVU1FOF6, bringing Anti-theft Factory Reset Protection

T-Mobile Galaxy S5 (SM-G900T) now gets the Android 5.1.1 update to build version G900TUVU1FOF6. The 5.1.1 update now brings the Anti-theft feature which is called Factory Reset Protection (FRP); this feature is basically an improved device security against smartphone thieves. Along with the Android 5.1.1 update are various bug fixes and device improvements. It might refer to improvements on some apps, camera, battery life, memory usage, network connectivity, and more. All other major U.S. carriers and international Samsung Galaxy S5 might get the 5.1.1 update very soon. T-Mobile is just a bit ahead when it comes to Android 5.1.1 update. Noting that before this Android 5.1.1 update arrived on Galaxy S5, the latter had also rolled out the first Android 5.1.1 update on Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) and the Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925T) few days ago. Both 5.1.1 update h...

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge G925F Official Android 5.1.1 Update build "U2BOFJ" now available in England and Ireland

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) has just started getting the Android 5.1.1 update. The update has seen first in England and Ireland dubbed with build version G925FXXU2BOFJ. This is the first wave of the Android 5.1.1 update, and the rest of Galaxy S6 Edge as well as the Galaxy S6 owners will also get it very soon. Noting that the first Android 5.1.1 update was on T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T and Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925T) in United States, but it still just so surprising that it came around as early as we expected on international Galaxy S6 Edge devices . So if you owned the Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F models then make sure to check the update right now. Here are the technical details of the Android 5.1.1 update; Device name: Galaxy S6 Edge Model number: SM-G925F Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G925FXXU2BOFJ Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5012324 Build Number: LMY47X.G925FXXU2BOFJ Changes and features of Android 5.1.1 update: Some significant chan...

Recovery is not seandroid enforcing Galaxy S6 t-mobile g920t, how to fix

If you have just gotten into trouble such as "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING" on your T-Mobile Galaxy S6 G920T, you are not alone. This dreaded error message appears if you have just like us who messed-up from rooting the Galaxy S6 right after updating to Android 5.1.1 update which will not tend to work at this moment. The phone will just stuck on logo, with the error "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING" instead, and will not boot up normally. So just try this following solution, this might help you out to fix it and return back your phone to its normal booting sequence. Solution 1: Set the Galaxy S6 into Download Mode Right at the screen where it stuck in "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING" and the Samsung Galaxy S6 logo press this 3-button combination Home , Volume Up and Power buttons. Once a warning messages showed that says press volume up to continue and press volume down to cance...

Lollipop Update version G900FXXU1POF4 on Galaxy S5 G900F Features Wi-FI Calling support

There is a new Lollipop update version comes with build number G900FXXU1POF4 on Galaxy S5 G900F. The latter is released in Switzerland alone for the unbranded Galaxy S5. While there is also another build version dubbed as G900FXXU1POFA for the ones branded and under "Swisscom" network. Noting that Switzerland hasn't receive any new updates recently, so the update might be the special build for the said region. The update brings the Wi-Fi calling support which allows users to activate the voice calling over WLAN. Along with the update are security enhancements, including bug fixes and further improvements to performance. Here's what the technical details says on both updates; Unbranded Galaxy S5 G900F: Android version: 5.0 Baseband version: G900FXXU1PODT Kernel version: 3.4.0-4854135 Build number: LRX21T.G900FXXU1POF4 Other info: AP: G900FXXU1POF4 CSC: G900FAUT1POF1 CP: G900FXXU1PODT Branded G...

Update version G925IDVU1BOE3 Galaxy S6 Edge 4G SM-G925I, brings global bug fixes, stability and security improvements

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 4G SM-G925I in Australia and simply called Galaxy S6 Edge in Latin America and New Zealand has also received an updated Lollipop version to G925IDVU1BOE3 , Android 5.0.2 between June to July 2015. The latter follows along with Galaxy S6 SM-G920I recent update to build version G920IDVU1BOE3 . Looking at the firmware build details itself, it is similar to the addressed changelog on Galaxy S6. The update has now added with more enhancements, bug fixes, stability and security improvements to the device. Alongside with the "BOE3" update is several improvements for making or receiving a voice call, Gear VR2 connectivity and Samsung's apps enhancements. The device security is also updated which is technically added with some patches against vulnerability to any 3rd-party rouge apps. Technical details of the G925IDVU1BOE3, Lollipop (Android 5.0.2) update: Screenshot of G9...

Lollipop Update version G920IDVU1BOE3 on Galaxy S6 SM-G920I Rolling Outin Australia, New Zealand and Latin America

The Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920I gets an update version to G920IDVU1BOE3 , Lollipop (Android 5.0.2) between June to July 2015. The update is addressed to resolved issues like the undesired heating issue even when the Galaxy S6 is in normal use, and the dark or saturated screen problem. There are also improvements added for network experience when making or receiving a voice call , along with an improved Gear VR2 connectivity. Moreover, the update includes several enhancements, bug fixes, stability and security improvements to the device. Technical details of the G920IDVU1BOE3, Lollipop (Android 5.0.2) update: Screenshot of G920IDVU1BOE3 update. This details can be viewed in Settings>About device. Device: Galaxy S6 Model number: SM-G920I Android version: 5.0.2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-4924669 dpi@SWDD6014 #1 Fri May 15 22:02:22 KST 2015 Baseband version: G920IDVU1BOE3 Build num...

8 New Features on Samsung Galaxy S6 & Galaxy S6 Edge Android 5.1.1Update, What are these?

The Samsung Galaxy S6 & Galaxy S6 Edge has now started getting its Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update. It has been released first in the U.S but will be available worldwide this forthcoming months and will then going to replace the Android 5.0.2. Once your Galaxy S6 & Galaxy S6 Edge gets the Android 5.1.1 Update, there some new features and minor significant changes to take effect along with it. What are these features? Below are the 8 newest features which now can be found on Galaxy S6 & Galaxy S6 Edge Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update. 1. Anti-theft, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) There is also a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) added on Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Android 5.1.1 Update. This option called factory reset protection is an Anti-theft feature, which, when enabled, prevents a phone from being factory reset without the owner's Google password. The pictures below is a T-Mobile Galaxy S6 that tells that it has ...

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge Android 5.1.1 Update version G925TUVU2COF6, Features Anti Theft, Bug Fixes and New Features

The T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925T) also follows Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) lead on getting the Android 5.1.1 update. The Android 5.1.1 update is now equipped with Anti-theft feature to which will enhanced the device protection. Along with the update are the device stability improvements, bug fixes and several new and enhanced features. Features of Android 5.1.1 Update The Quick Connect and the S Finder is now added with an option that allows the Galaxy S6 Edge users to remove an apps that they do not want to show in the notification panel. The Camera App is now added with exposure slider so users can adjust the photo exposure while taking the subject. There also more feature like the you organize the apps alphabetically, Parallax Wallpaper Effect is also seen in the feature, Guest Mode which switches the mode between the owner and other user. The Android 5.1.1 update also equipped ...

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Android 5.1.1 Update version G920TUVU2COF6 RollingOut

T-Mobile has officially rolled out the first Android 5.1.1 update on Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T). T-Mobile is the first among U.S. carrier to unleashed the Android 5.1.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy S6, but other U.S. major carriers might follow soon. The Android 5.1.1 update is now armed with Anti-theft, bug fixes and some changes on the user interface. First noticeable changes at first glance is the silent mode which is now back in the status bar and a toggle to hide and display the Quick Connect and the S Finder buttons. Some other new features are the Photo exposure controls, App organization based on alphabetical order, Parallax wallpaper effect, Guest Mode and Notification Tray. The Android 5.1.1 update seems pretty much more loaded with device protection features, along with the Anti Theft added on it there are also some changes found in device security settings. The developer option...