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The Samsung Galaxy S5 had been receiving the security patch updates in a monthly basis. This time around will cover the Galaxy S5  (SM-G900F) intentional version updates because some folks have had been asking "why are the're too many updates that brings nothing any changes at all". While some were also expecting that the new updates brings the Android 7.0 Nougat since it has been there around the corner. Well, the message is clear the Samsung Galaxy S5 will never get the Android Nougat in the first place, and it will stay in Android 6.0 Marshmallow.  So we have to move on and accept the reality that this monthly updates we've received is just part of the monthly security maintenance provided by Google and Samsung. The following are the new update for Galaxy S5 SM-G900F that contains the September Security Patch packaged.  These updates have been released within September 2016 and covered different countries across the glob...

Sprint is also rolling out the September security patch for their Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge line-up. The update to which comes as build version G920PVPS4CPI3 for the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) and G925PVPS4CPI3 for the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925P). The update does not bring any new features to the current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow as it is just a part of the monthly security maintenance releases. So there is not much more to tell about it as it only applies the new security patch for the month of September. Though it might have include some enhancements and system improvements but it wasn't mentioned in the released keynotes. Additionally,  you might have noticed that Sprint has released two updates within this month. Actually, the previous released was the August Security Patches while this update is the September Security Patch that has released much earlier than as we expected. What’s New in Update version G920PVPS4CPI3 and G925PVPS4CPI3? ...

Verizon Galaxy Note 5 has receive an OTA update that bumped up its Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS to build version N920VVRS3BPI1. The said update brings the September security patches, bug fixes, and other system enhancements. The released is still part of the monthly security maintenance to which provided by Samsung and Google. The September Security packaged is consists of approximately 65 Google security patches and provides 9  Samsung vulnerabilities and exposures. But even though the security update comes in every while, there is no any exploitation nor abuse of the said Android vulnerabilities being reported from active users by far, according to Android Security Bulletin. Changelog details of the update build N920VVRS3BPI1 Features and or Enhancements September Security Patch Resolved known issues Performance enhancements Technical details: Device:  Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5 Model number: SM-N920V An...

AT&T Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) has just receive an OTA update that bumped up its Android 6.0.1  Marshmallow OS to build version G890AUCU5CPI2 from G890AUCU4CPH3. The update hasn't brought out any new features but it addressed several improvements particularly about the device performance in areas with lower network density and enhancements to Messaging services. The update also applied the latest security patch to which now covers the month of September 2016. Here are the technical details about the update: The update includes: Improves device performance in areas with lower network density Performance enhancements to Messaging services Android device security updates Build version: Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level : September 1, 2016 Baseband version: G890AUCU5CPI2 Kernel version: 3.1061.8347181dpi@SWDD6920 #1 Fri Sep 9 15:02:35 KST 2016 Build number: MMB29K.G890AUCU5CPI2 This Over-The-Air update weighs at ...

The US Unlock Galaxy S6 is getting the new OTA update that brings its Android Marshmallow OS to build version G920TUES5DPI2 from G920TUES4DPH2. The update basically brings the new Android Security Patch to which now covers the month of September fixes. However,  the changelog does not mentioned any additional key features but there might also some minimal system improvements and general bug-fixes along with it. This update is now the 5th Android  6.0.1 Marshmallow released for the Unlock Galaxy S6 in the United States alone. What's New in Update version G920TUES5DPI2? - September Security Patch The September security packaged contains Google's  security patches to address around 66 Android Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and 9 Samsung security patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), according to Android Security Bulletin.  But then again, there are no exploitation or abuse has be...

AT&T has started rolling out the September Security patch update dubbed as build version N920AUCU3CPHA. This update is part of the monthly Android device security maintenance, to which to be release once in every month.  This update will also enables the Wi-Fi Calling, Advance Messaging support for the device. There might also some several bug-fixes and system improvements that weren't mentioned in the released notes hence the update's file size is a hefty 431MB compared to the previous released build version N920AUCS3BPH4 last month to which only weighs at 33.5 MB. So those who got AT&T's Galaxy Note 5 in hand, you folks might the update in your device right now. What's new: Wi-Fi Calling – enables voice calling and text messaging over Wi-Fi networks Advanced Messaging - enables AT&T Advanced Messaging services Android device security updates Technical details: Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android Security Patch...

Sprint Galaxy Note 5 receives the Android security patch update that covers both August and September month fixe. The security patch update is supposed to be rolled out once in every month but the August security patch haven't been released last month while the previous released is way back in July. Aside from the security patch, it also adds up some sort of improvements to the WiFi Calling Client, according to Sprint. The said update will bump the Android Marshmallow firmware  build version to N920PVPU2BPH9. Features/Enhancements:  August and September Android/Samsung Security Patches Updated WiFi Calling Client Technical Details: Device name Galaxy Note 5 (Sprint U.S.A.) Model number: SM-N920P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: September 1, 2016 Baseband version: N920PVPU2BPH9 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8463602 Build number: MMB29K.N920PVPU2BPH9 The update is release in stages beginning September 14 until September 20...

Sprint Galaxy S6 edge+ is getting the September security patch update. The update came out as build version G928PVPU2BPH9, that carries the said security maintenance release for this month. The September security packaged contains about 66 Google security patches to address the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and 9 Samsung security patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), according to Android Security Bulletin for Samsung Mobile devices.  But then again, there are no exploitation or abuse has been reported of these vulnerabilities. So those who owns the Sprint Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928P), you folks might check the update right now. Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Model number: SM-G928P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: September 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928PVPU2BPH9 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: MMB29K.G928PVPU2BPH9 Changelog details: And...

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928T)  is getting the Android security patch for that covers the September fixes. This is the earliest September Security Patch update we've got so far among all of the rest the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and S6 edge+ variants not only in the United States but all over the world.  Noting that T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ skipped the August Security patch update last month, so this security maintenance release covers both August and September patches. The Over-The-Air OTA update came out as build version G928TUVS4DPH2 and weighs at only 77 MB in size. Technical Details: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Firmware build G928TUVS4DPH2 Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Model number: SM-G928T Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: September 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928TUVS4DPH2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8479853 Build number: MMB29K.G928TUVS4DPH2 AP: G928TUVS4DPH2 CSC: G925TTMB4DPH2 CP: G...

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 will start to receive the September security patch update starting today until the next couple of days.  The update will bump up the Android Marshmallow OS to build version   N920TUVS4DPH2  from previous build  N920TUVU3DPG1 .  Noting that the latter haven't received the security patch update last month, so this update covers both August and September months security patches. The size of this update weighs at around 67 MB in size. So you cannot expect any major changes or either new features from the said update considering  that this update is too small. Features/Enhancements:  Security update Technical Details: Device name Galaxy Note5 (T-Mobile U.S.A.) Model number: SM-N920T Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: N920TUVS4DPH2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8479853 dpi@SWHC3620 #1 Mon Aug 29 20:17:31  2016 B...

There is a new update for Sprint Galaxy S5 has arrived today. The update initial changelog details says it's an Android security enhancements, so it is considerably just a security patch update for the month of August. The latter came out as build version G900PVPU3CPH3 via Over-The-Air OTA update and weighs at approximately 60MB in size to download. So better check the update manually if it happens that you still owns the Sprint Galaxy S5 with model number SM-G900P. In addition, if you are very aware and or even not familiar of the recent Android vulnerabilities, this update plays very important part. According to Android Security Bulletin, the August security patch package addresses 55 Google and 8 Samsung vulnerabilities and exposures. But so far, there are no reported incidents of exploitation and abuse from the said vulnerabilities. If you update device from time to time, it will just keep your personal data and files stored in the device more secure. Technical d...

If you're a Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 edge users, you may already or should received an update today. Sprint has rolled out an update to these device which bumps up to build version G920PVPU3CPG3 (for Galaxy S6) and  G925PVPU3CPG3 (for the Galaxy S6 edge. It's only a minor OTA update but is says it improves the battery life performance and the new security update for this month. Here are are firmware build details to which can be viewed in the device Settings > About Device. Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920PVPU3CPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7280193 Build number: MMB29K.G920PVPU3CPG3 Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925PVPU3CPG3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7280193 Build number: MMB29K.G925PVPU3CPG3 Main Features: Improved Batt...

Samsung has been continually rolled out the monthly Android security maintenance update for the Galaxy S5. This time the "Exynos" version of the Galaxy S5 (the SM-G900H) has gotten its September security patch update.  This update will move up the said device current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS of to build version  G900HXXU1CPH5.  However, the update is initially released in India at this time being, but might as well also available in other countries very soon. Here are the technical details of  the said update build version G900HXXU1CPH5 to which can be viewed via Settings > About device .  Device: Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android Security Patch level: Septmeber 1, 2016 Baseband version: G900HXXU1CPCA Kernel version: 3.10.9-7760371 Build number: MMB29K.G900HXXU1CPH5 This update will replace the previously  released build version G900HXXU1CPE6 way back in May. Below, ...

The Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge plus is now awaiting for the upcoming Android 7.0 Nougat updates that will sooner arrive. Samsung have never been missed-out to released the monthly security updates for the said devices. Whilst September is already here, and so does the Android Security Patch Update for the month of August  have had been rolled out on various Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and S6 edge+ devices across the globe since last week. Those who might been looking for the build version of these updates, you folks might check the following details below if your device already receive it in the first place. United States Galaxy S6, S6 edge Updates Updated - September 20, 2016 - AT&T Galaxy S6, and S6 Edge added! AT&T Galaxy S6, and S6 Edge   Galaxy S6 SM-G920A   Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925A Android version: Android 6.0.1 Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920AUCS5DPI1 Kernel ve...

If you're Galaxy Note 5 is from Verizon then you might have also received an update today. The update is said to which will now enables the Advanced Calling support, and also brings the new Galaxy features that will also support the Barcode Beaming, and a new ways  for images and file sharing. However, the update removed the Amazon Music app, but the said app can be installed manually by the user itself thru Google Play store. Changelog details: Features and or Enhancements Advanced Calling New Galaxy features:  Barcode Beaming, share images and files. Removed Amazon Music Technical details: Device:  Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5 Model number: SM-N920V Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Baseband version: N920VVRU2BPG5 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: MMB29K.N920VVRU2BPG5 This update is being held available via Over-The-Air OTA update and through Verizon’s Software Upgrade Assistant.