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High-End Android Phones Powered with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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Some smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 have already been launched in China, with many expecting a global release shortly after. A growing list of flagship smartphones are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which was officially announced in late September 2025. The chipset is anticipated to power top-tier Android devices throughout late 2025 and 2026, with several phones already confirmed or heavily rumored. Xiaomi 17 series: The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max were confirmed as the first phones to use this chip. The Pro and Pro Max models will include a secondary rear display. nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series: The gaming-focused nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. realme GT8 Pro: The realme GT8 Pro launched in China in October 2025 with the new Snapdragon chip and is expected to be released in international markets later. Honor Magic 8 series: The Honor Magic 8 series, which includes t...
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Galaxy S6 edge G925I October Android device security patch updates in Australia, Asia, and Latin America

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As we have already covered Galaxy S6 SM-G920I OTA updates the October Android device security patches for the past couple days, this time we are going to tackle down the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925I as well.

Now, the Galaxy S6 edge updates were significant to the flat Galaxy S6  but it has some slight differences hence both devices differs at its screen configuration.

These updates were landed either on both unlocked and carrier branded Galaxy S6 SM-G925I in various countries. Though there many different build version but it has one thing in common,  it brings the said October Android Security patch package.

So those whom looking for the updates for this month the following are the technical details of each specific updates that has been deployed via Over-The-Air OTA. This details can be viewed in the device, from Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About device.

OTA Updates in Australia


Update build version G925IDVS3EPJ6Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPIA
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8829014
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ6
Country/Carrier: Australia (SIM Free version)

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJ8

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPJ8
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9101769
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ8
Country/Carrier: Australia (Vodafone)

OTA Update in  India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka


Update build version G925IDVU3EPJHAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPK2
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9592162
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVU3EPJH
Countries: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJ7Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPH4
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8981187
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ7
Countries: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

Galaxy S6 SM-G925I Update in Singapore


Update build version G925IDVU3EPJEAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPJE
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8436188
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVU3EPJE
Country/Carrier: Singapore (SIM-Free, Singtel, M1, Starhub)

OTA Update in Latin America


Update build version G925IDVS3EPJEAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPH3
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8492995
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJE
Country/Carrier: Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, Columbia, Bolivia, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, and more

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJDAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPI4
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8492995
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJD
Country/Carrier: Peru, Colombia (Claro, Movistar)

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJCAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPI7
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8455042
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJC
Country/Carrier: Nicaragua, Ecuador (Claro, Comcel)

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJAAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPIF
Kernel version: 3.10.61-9249427
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ4
Country/Carrier: Brazil, Peru (Claro, Vivo)

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJ4Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPI7
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8332966
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ4
Country/Carrier: Colombia, Paraguay, Panama (Claro, Comcel)

Update build version G925IDVS3EPJ3Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVS3EPI5
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8013872
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJ3
Country/Carrier: Mexico, Peru, Chile (Movistar)

Galaxy S6 SM-G925I Update in Middle East


Update build version G925IDVS3EPJGAndroid version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G925IDVU3EPI9
Kernel version: 3.10.61-8324534
Build number: MMB29K.G925IDVS3EPJG
Country: KSA

That’s all for now folks!  The next updates will posses the November Android Security Patches. Who knows it might come in Android Nougat package. So until then, just make sure to keep your device updated to the latest Android OS updates.
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