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EE UK has just released an update on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge owners. The update will bump the Android 5.1.1 OS of the EE Galaxy S6 SM-(G920F) to build G920XXU3QOJF. While on the other hand the EE Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925F) will move to G925XXU3QOJF. Both "QOJF" 5.1.1 update has just recently started rolling out via FOTA (firmware over the air) update. This update will replace the previous released build QOI4 to which comes out as the 3rd Android 5.1.1 released up to this date.
In addition, noting that the previously released version has included some new Apps, updated UI designs, and a security patch already. So this said update has no any new features but it brings an improvements to the Voice call performance. Some new Network profile settings is also mentioned in the update, to which basically some sort of a new Access Point Name (APN) for a a much better network data connectivity. yet again, the update is also equipped with improved security patch to address the recent Android OS vulnerabilities.
Here the details of the QOJF update:
EE Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F)
EE Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925F)
Features / Enhancements:
Both Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge update's file size is just around 80 MB (more or less, see the screenshot) to download. The update is released via Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) or either by using Samsung Smart Switch.
If you haven’t received the notification message yet, it is much better to check the update manually.
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:
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 in it.
In addition, noting that the previously released version has included some new Apps, updated UI designs, and a security patch already. So this said update has no any new features but it brings an improvements to the Voice call performance. Some new Network profile settings is also mentioned in the update, to which basically some sort of a new Access Point Name (APN) for a a much better network data connectivity. yet again, the update is also equipped with improved security patch to address the recent Android OS vulnerabilities.
EE Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F)
- Android version: 5.1.1
- Baseband version: G920FXXU3COJ2
- Kernel version: 3.10.61-5972182
- Build number: LMY47X.G920FXXU3QOJF
- AP: G920FXXU3QOJF
- CSC: G920FEVR3QOJF
- CP: G920FXXU3COJ2
- Build date: October 12, 2015
EE Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925F)
- Android version: 5.1.1
- Baseband version: G925FXXU3COJ2
- Kernel version: 3.10.61-5972182
- Build number: LMY47X.G925FXXU3QOJF
- AP: G925FXXU3QOJF
- CSC: G925FEVR3QOJF
- CP: G925FXXU3COJ2
- Build date: October 12, 2015
Features / Enhancements:
- The performance of the Voice call has been improved.
- Some new Profile Settings have been added.
- Improved device security.
Both Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge update's file size is just around 80 MB (more or less, see the screenshot) to download. The update is released via Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) or either by using Samsung Smart Switch.
How to Update the Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge to QOJF 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 in it.
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