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Galaxy S6 SM-G920F October Android Device Security Patch Update Roundup

The Galaxy S6 SM-G920F has gotten its security maintenance updates in monthly basis. This time we have seen the released of the October Android device security patch update in various countries. These updates are still base in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.  Though the Android 7.0 Nougat beta program has already begun on Galaxy S7 there is no doubt that the  Galaxy S6 might also follow until the final release build goes around.

Below are the technical details of each specific updates in each countries or by region, and carrier providers. This details can be viewed in the device, from Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About device.


Europe's Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Factory Unlocked version Updates


Update build version G920FXXS4DPJ2


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPIJ
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8826787
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPJ2
Countries / Region: Europe

Update build version G920FXXS4DPJ5


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPIO
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8826787
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPJ5
Countries / Region: Germany

Update build version G920FXXU4DPJC


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPJC
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8826787
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPJC
Countries / Region: Europe

Update build version G920FXXU4DPJH


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPIL
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8821257
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPJH
Countries / Region: The Netherlands

Europe's Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Carrier branded Updates


Update build version G920FXXU4DPJG


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPIT
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8734643
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPJG
Carrier: Vodafone Europe

Update build version G920FXXU4DPJK


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPIN
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-9308498
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPJK
Carrier: 3 UK

Update build version G920FXXU4DPJD


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPJD
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-9408889
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPJD
Carrier: T-Mobile Europe, Cosmote

Update build version G920FXXU4DPJ8


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPHP
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8821257
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPJ8
Carrier: O2 UK , O2 Germany,  Movistar Spain

Update build version G920FXXU4DPJ4


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPIN
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-9308498
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPJ4
Carrier: Tre Sweden

Middle East and Africa's Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Updates

Update build version G920FXXS4DPJ4


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPI1
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-7169835
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPJ4
Countries / Region: Middle East, Africa

Update build version G920FXXS4DPJ3


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXS4DPI1
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8007686
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPJ3
Countries / Region: United Arab Emirates

Update build version G920FXXU4DPJB


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPHH
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8558601
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPJB
Countries / Region: South Africa

Update build version G920FXXU4DPJA


Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPGW
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8826787
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXU4DPJA
Countries / Region: South Africa

Southeast Asia Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Updates

Update build version G920FXXS4DPJL

Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Android security patch level: October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G920FXXU4DPIS
Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8326249
Build number: MMB29K.G920FXXS4DPJL
Region: SEA

Most of these update were similar to each other. Even though it comes with different build version it will only brings the said October Android Security Patches. The next updates will posses the November Android Security Patches, but then again, it is still part of the monthly security maintenance provided by Google and Samsung.

There you have it folks! Just let us know if you're Galaxy S6 already got one of those updates.

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