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If your Galaxy S6, Galax S6 edge and or Galaxy S6 edge+ is from Verizon wireless, then you are about to or might already receive a new update. The big red has just made an announcement that the new OTA update will start to roll out today. It's all still base in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and not the much awaited Android Nougat update yet. This update will not bring any particular changes to the devices or in connection about the upcoming Nougat update, but none other than the December Android Security patches. What’s New in the Update? Android device security updates – December Security Patches Optimize device performance Resolved known issues, General bug-fixes Technical Details: Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) -  Update version MMB29K.G920VVRS4CPL3 Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: December 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920VVRS4CPL3 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRS4CPL3 Verizon Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G...

Another round of Google's Android Security updates is  rolling out on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F international variants.  The update comes out as build version G900FXXS1CPLV and replaced the previous build version G900FXXS1CPK1 . The G900FXXS1CPLV is bearing  the December Android security patches, including general bug-fixes, optimize the device performance, and resolve known issues. In addition, the December Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR) packaged contains 81 patches for Google Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), and 15 patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), according to Samsung Mobile Security bulletin . What’s New: New Android Security Patches Updates – December Security Maintenance Release. Technical details: Update version G900FXXS1CPLV  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level:  1 December 2016 Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPJ1 Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471 Build number:...

Verizon has just pushed an OTA update dubbed as build version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DPL1 on Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V). The update is said to optimize the device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches, according to big red's announcement. This is considerably means that this update will not bring any adverse effect nor noticeable changes to the device. However, the latter contains the December Android Security maintenance packaged released by Google itself. Furthermore, this update will replace the previous released version  MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPJ2 and it is now the 5th Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update we’ve seen landed on Verizon Galaxy S5 alone.  Even though this device has been already succeeded by the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S7 for a quite some time now, but it is still rocking around competing the newer ones. What’s New: December Android security patches Optimize the device performance Resolve known issues ...

Australian owners of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G928I) will receive an update to version G928IDVU3BPL2 starting on the 30th of December.  The update will be release to the  factory unlocked, including Optus  and Telsta's Galaxy S6 edge+. However, the update will not bring  any new features nor noticeable changes to the device.  This update only contains the December Android security patch to the current Android Marshmallow OS.  It is somehow a very similar update the device received last month that  was also brought the October Android security patches. Technical Details: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Firmware build version G928IDVU3BPL2 Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Model number: SM-G928I Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: September 1, 2016 Baseband version: G928IDVU3BPL2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8848699 Build number: MMB29K.G928IDVU3BPL2 AP: G928IDVU3BPL2 CP: G928IDVU3BPL2 CS...

A new update is heading  to Australia's Samsung Galaxy Note 5  (SM-N920I). This released were dubbed as build version N920IDVU3BPL2 and  it's said to bring the new Google's Android security update for the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. It is quite similar to the previous released build version N920IDVU3BPJ3 that was brought the October Android security packaged, while this one contains the December Android security patches. In addition,  this new software builds are still in a testing phase and will soon start to roll out by the end of December, according to Australian carriers such as Optus and Telstra. However, the factory unlocked version of the Galaxy Note 5 ("XSA" variant) might soon receive the update much earlier before the 30th of December. What’s  in the update version N920IDVU3BPL2? December Android Security Updates Other global bug fixes, stability and performance improvements Technical details : Android version: 6.0.1 Andr...

Verizon is now pushing an update to Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) and S6 edge (SM-G925V). It's only a minor OTA update that contains the November Android Security patches, as well as optimizes the device performance, and resolve known issues, according to Verizon. This update will bump the Galaxy S6 recent Android Marshmallow OS to build version MMB29K.G925VVRU4CPK2.  While the Galaxy S6 edge on the other hand, will also move to build version MMB29K.G925VVRU4CPK2. Here are the technical details: What’s New in the Update? Android device security updates – November Security Patches Technical Details: Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: November 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920VVRU4CPK2 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRU4CPK2 Verizon Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V) Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: November 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925VVRU4CPK2 Kernel version...

All major Canadian carriers are deploying the new OTA updates for the Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8), Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925W8) and the Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928W8). These updates is said to bring several bug fixes and applies the new Android Security Patches to which now contains the November 1, 2016 security package. However, these updates were bundled in a different firmware build version. Bell's Galaxy S6 gets the build version G920W8VLU5CPK3, while other carriers like Rogers and Telus will also receive the build version G920W8VLU5CPK4. But all carriers Galaxy S6 edge receives the same build version dubbed as G925W8VLU5CPK4. In the meantime, the Galaxy S6 edge+ has bumped-up to build version G928W8VLU4BPK4 from previous released version G928W8VLU4BPJ1.  Only few carriers has  showed up  it's availability at this moment,  but might going to be seen rolling out this week to all Galaxy S6 edge+ owners in Canada. What’s New: Bug fixes and November An...

T-Mobile Mobile is sending out OTA updates to Samsung Galaxy S5 this week. First up, the Galaxy S5 SM-G900T will receive an update to version G900TUVS1GPK3, while the other variants the Galaxy S5 SM-G900T3 will also get the new update version G900T3UVS3GPK3. Both updates will bring the domestic data roaming improvements and also applies the new Android security patches, to which now covers the month of November. Noting that the previous updates (version G900TUVS1GPI1 and G900T3UVS3GPI1) of these T-Mobile Galaxy S5's has brought the August and September Android security patch. Anyway, here are the technical details of the updates: What’s New? Domestic data roaming improvements November Android Security updates T-Mobile Galaxy S5 SM-G900T Update version G900TUVS1GPK3 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Android security patch level: November 1, 2016 Baseband version: G900TUVS1GPK3 Kernel version: 3.4.0-7500527 Build number: M...

The Canadian Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920W8) might receive the new OTA update anytime soon.  We have just spotted an update dubbed as build version N920W8VLU4BPK4 to which are about to start rolling out to all major Canadian carriers. This upcoming update is still in Marshmallow base, and yet it's not the Nougat that everyone might have been sneaking around.  It's basically another packaged of Google's monthly Android Security Patch updates to which covers the November fixes.  Noting that the previous released version N920W8VLU4BPJ1  has moved the device Android security patch level to October 1, 2016. Whilst this one will also simply bump up it's level to November 1, 2016. Here are the details: What’s New:  November Android  Security Patches Technical details: Android version: 6.0.1 Android Ssecurity patch level: Novmeber 1, 2016 Baseband version: N920W8VLU4BPK4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-9892501 Build number: MMB29K.N920W8VLU4BPK4 In addit...

The T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928T) has also joined receiving the November Android security patches. A new OTA update dubbed as build version G928TUVU4DPK6 is officially announced by T-Mobile to hit all Galaxy S6 edge+ users starting December 6. Along with the Android security updates is the domestic data roaming improvements and the fixes for DTMF (dual tone multi frequency). So if you’ve got the T-Mobile Galaxy  S6 edge+,  you must check for updates right if you haven't received the  notification message yet. What’s New: Domestic data roaming improvements DTMF fix November Android Security Patch Update Update build version G928TUVU4DPK6 Android version 6.0.1 Marshmallow Android security patch level November  1, 2016 Baseband version G928TUVU4DPK6 Kernel version 3.10.61-9831985 Build number MMB29K.G928TUVU4DPK6 Previous release: Model number: SM-G928T Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: September...

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 recives an update to build version N920TUVU4DPK6. This is not the much awaited Nougat update yet, but still on Android Marshmallow lineup. The update brings the new S cloud performance improvements, to which allows users to automatically sync the gallery items into the Samsung cloud storage. While the Android security patches is also included in this package and  now covers November 1st. Anyway, here are the technical details about the update: OTA Update version N920TUVU4DPK6 What’s New:  Improved S Cloud performance November Android device security updates Build version details: Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level:  November 1, 2016 Baseband version: N920TUVU4DPK6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-9831985 Build number: MMB29K.N920TUVU4DPK6 Although, this is not the Nougat update yet, but rest assured that T-Mobile and Samsung are now preparing to deliver the said update. It has been already posted...

There is another update hitting on Verizon Galaxy Note 5 this week. The update is dubbed as build version MMB29K.N920VVRU3BPJ3 and it's still base in Android Marshmallow. However, the latter brings the latest security patches as well as optimizes the device performance, and resolve known issues, according to Verizon. So, it seems that its a minor OTA update only and there is no any other major impact to the device. Since the previous update has brought us the September Android security patches, so there is no doubt that this update will now also brings the security patches for the month of October. Then the November security updates might be held available before December end. In addition, there are still no credible reports to when the Android Nougat updates will arrive on the Galaxy Note 5. Noting that the Nougat beta updates was already sent out on the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge, but there are still some issues have been found and needs further fixes. So the...

Sprint has just rolled out the Galaxy Note 5  (SM-N920 ) monthly security updates.  The update will move the device current Android Marshmallow to build version N920PVPS3BPK1 from the previous released version N920PVPS3BPJ2 . This update now brings the November Android security patches. The packaged contains around 60 security patches from Google,  while Samsung also provides around 14 patches for its vulnerabilities. So once again, this update is only a security patch update and it does not bring any noticeable adverse effect to the device.  It's not a Nougat update either, but might be the preparation for the said upcoming latest Android version. OTA Update version N920PVPS3BPK1 What’s New:  November Android Device Security Updates Build version details: Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level:  November 1, 2016 Baseband version: N920PVPS3BPK1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-9010628 Build number: MMB2...

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) has  just received  the new OTA update that has moved its Android OS to build version G928VVRU3BPJ3. The update is similar to the previous released that brings nothing more any new features but only applies the latest Android security patches for the device. The update also includes some bug fixes to resolve known issues, and optimizes the device performance. In addition, This update is still base in Marshmallow, and there is no reports about the release of Nougat update seen so far for the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 edge, and the Galaxy S6 edge+. What’s New: October/November Android Security Patch Update It is  basically the Android’s security patches that our devices has been receiving in a monthly basis. Update build version G928VVRU3BPJ3 Android version 6.0.1 Marshmallow Android security patch level November  1, 2016 Baseband version G928VVRU3BPJ3 Kernel version 3.10.61 Build number MMB29K.G928VVRU3BPJ3 ...

Verizon has pushed an OTA update on Galaxy S5 (SM-900V) to which came out as build version MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPJ2 . The latter isn't a Nougat update for the device but still in Android Marshmallow base. The update only contains and applies the new Android security patch for the month of October and November.  It is quite somehow similar to the previous update build version MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPG2  that also bears the September Android security patches. In addition, this update is now the fourth Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update we've seen  on Verizon Galaxy S5 alone. This simply means that this device is still rocking around even though it's already succeeded by the Galaxy S6, and the Galaxy S7 for a quite sometime now. What’s New: October/November Android security patches Optimize the device performance Resolve known issues Android Marshmallow update G900VVRU2DPJ2 details : Model number: SM-G900V Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) ...

A new OTA update for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) and the S6 edge (SM-G925T) are about to roll out this week. This update will bump up the Galaxy S6 recent Android Marshmallow OS to build version G920TUVU5EPK5, While the Galaxy S6 edge will also moved to build version G920TUVU5EPK5. However,  there are no available details we can provide for now, as T-Mo's support page hasn't refreshed at this time being.  But there is one thing for sure the latter was just like the previous release version. It is not the much awaited Android Nougat yet, but it's still in Android Marshmallow base. Updated December 7, 2016: T-Mobile has made its announcement that update said update brings the Domestic data roaming improvements, and the November Android security patch update on both Galaxy S6 and S6 edge devices. What's New: Domestic data roaming improvements November Android Security Patch Update It is  basically the Android's security ma...