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Sprint has released an update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920P), to which has moved its Android 5.1.1 OS build from N920PVPU1AOJ6 to N920PVPS2AOK3. This update brings nothing any new features, but nonetheless the Android OS Security Enhancements is being added on it, according to Samsung and Sprint.
Here what the technical details says about the N920PVPS2AOK3 update:
Improvements:
Update version: N920PVPS2AOK3/N920PSPT2AOK3/N920PVPS2AOK3
- The security of your device has been improved.
A software update can include, but not limited to:
- Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
- New and/or enhanced features
- Further improvements to performance
To get the best from your device, please keep your phone up to date and regularly check for software updates.
The N920PVPS2AOK3 weighs at around 45.7MB in file size, and its officially available via Over-The-Air OTA update and thru Smart Switch for PC.
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.
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 support [page]
Here what the technical details says about the N920PVPS2AOK3 update:
- Android version: 5.1.1 Lollipop
- Android security patch level: 2015-11-01
- Baseband version: N920PVPS2AOK3
- Kernel version: 3.10.61-5944578
- Build number: LMY47X.N920PVPS2AOK3
- AP: N920PVPS2AOK3
- CP: N920PVPS2AOK3
- CSC: N920PSPT2AOK3
Improvements:
- Android OS Security Enhancements
Update version: N920PVPS2AOK3/N920PSPT2AOK3/N920PVPS2AOK3
- The security of your device has been improved.
A software update can include, but not limited to:
- Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
- New and/or enhanced features
- Further improvements to performance
To get the best from your device, please keep your phone up to date and regularly check for software updates.
The N920PVPS2AOK3 weighs at around 45.7MB in file size, and its officially available via Over-The-Air OTA update and thru Smart Switch for 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 support [page]
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