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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 globe.
The unbranded or unlocked version of Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F receives the build version G900FXXS1CPHW in England. While the rest has gotten the build version G900FXXS1CPI6 and G900FXXU1CPI9. The carrier branded or locked Galaxy S5 SM-G900F had also been receiving several updates but is came out with various build version according to its country and carrier allocation, these build version are thes G900FXXS1CPI1, G900FXXS1CPI2, G900FXXS1CPI4, and G900FXXU1CPIH.
Here the technical details of each specific builds:
Update in United Kingdom
Update in The Netherlands
Update release to the rest of Europe's unlocked Galaxy S5
Update received from several carrier locked Galaxy S5
Vodafone:
3/Three
This update goes in Middle East countries alone such as United Arab Emirates, Israel, and many more. It is the same build version and covered both unlocked and carrier locked Galaxy S5 SM-G900F in the said region.
So there you have it! Just make sure to check the update if your Galaxy S5 haven't received one of this builds that contains the said September Security patches. The September security patch packages addresses 65 Google and 9 Samsung vulnerabilities and exposures.
But so far, there are no reported incidents of exploitation and abuse from the said vulnerabilities, according to Android Security Bulletin. If you update the device from time to time, it will keep your personal data and files stored in the device more secure.
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 globe.
Europe's Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Updates:
The unbranded or unlocked version of Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F receives the build version G900FXXS1CPHW in England. While the rest has gotten the build version G900FXXS1CPI6 and G900FXXU1CPI9. The carrier branded or locked Galaxy S5 SM-G900F had also been receiving several updates but is came out with various build version according to its country and carrier allocation, these build version are thes G900FXXS1CPI1, G900FXXS1CPI2, G900FXXS1CPI4, and G900FXXU1CPIH.
Here the technical details of each specific builds:
Update in United Kingdom
- Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
- Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
- Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPB8
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-7182592
- Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPHW
Update in The Netherlands
- Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
- Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
- Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPI9
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-8538464
- Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXU1CPI9
Update release to the rest of Europe's unlocked Galaxy S5
- Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
- Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
- Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPC9
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-7182592
- Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPI6
Update received from several carrier locked Galaxy S5
Vodafone:
- Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
- Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
- Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPIA
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-8193525
- Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXU1CPIH
- Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
- Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
- Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPD2
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-8193525
- Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPI2
- Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
- Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
- Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPD2
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-8193525
- Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPI1
3/Three
- Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
- Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
- Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPC5
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-7182592
- Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPI4
Middle East Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Update
This update goes in Middle East countries alone such as United Arab Emirates, Israel, and many more. It is the same build version and covered both unlocked and carrier locked Galaxy S5 SM-G900F in the said region.
- Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
- Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
- Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPI1
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-7987207
- Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXU1CPI8
So there you have it! Just make sure to check the update if your Galaxy S5 haven't received one of this builds that contains the said September Security patches. The September security patch packages addresses 65 Google and 9 Samsung vulnerabilities and exposures.
But so far, there are no reported incidents of exploitation and abuse from the said vulnerabilities, according to Android Security Bulletin. If you update the device from time to time, it will keep your personal data and files stored in the device more secure.
Where can I download this firmware:
ReplyDeleteUpdate release to the rest of Europe’s unlocked Galaxy S5
•Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS)
•Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
•Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPC9
•Kernel version: 3.4.0-7182592
•Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPI6
Thanks,
Pedro Pico