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The September Android Security Patch update is now hitting on Verizon Samsung galaxy S5 SM-(G900V). The latter came out as release build version G900VVRU2DPG2, to which will update the device from the previous release build version G900VVRU2DPF4. The G900VVRU2DPG2 released now serve as the 4th Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for the device. It said that it was already tested to optimize the device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches, according to Verizon.
Previous version:
This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update. This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often a notification message will directly send out to you from your network provider and notifies you that there is a new update available for download. If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead. Doing so you may only navigate on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Settings > System updates > Check for new system update.
It will automatically tells you that a new update is available. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.
[Thank's to Bella]
What's New:
- September Android security patches
- Optimize the device performance
- Resolve known issues
Android Marshmallow update G900VVRU2DPG2 details :
- Model number: SM-G900V
- Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
- Baseband version: G900VVRU2DPG2
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-8025411
- Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPG2
Previous version:
- Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- Android security patch level: June 1, 2016
- Baseband version: G900VVRU2DPF4
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-8025411
- Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPF4
How to Update Samsung Galaxy S5 G900V to Marshmallow via Over-The-Air (OTA)
This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update. This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often a notification message will directly send out to you from your network provider and notifies you that there is a new update available for download. If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead. Doing so you may only navigate on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Settings > System updates > Check for new system update.
- Find “Software update”
- Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
- Tap the settings icon.
- Tap System update.
- Tap Check for new system update.
It will automatically tells you that a new update is available. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.
[Thank's to Bella]
Anyone have any comments as to this update being good or bad?
ReplyDeleteI would hate to apply the update like others and then regret it without hearing some reviews...
Thanks in advance