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Apple's two failed iPhones in 2025

The interest in the iPhone 17 series is high, particularly for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models, which are outselling their predecessors. The iPhone Air has a different tale to tell; sales haven't been great, with reports showing low demand and major production cuts.  In contrast to the heavily publicized flop of the iPhone Air, there hasn't been much info on how the iPhone 16e is doing in sales. Early reports suggested it was doing pretty well, but it seems that wasn't up to Apple's standards.  Sales of the iPhone 16e and iPhone Air aren't meeting Apple's expectations, as per info from leaker Fixed Focus Digital (source in Chinese). While no exact figures were shared, the leaker suggests that Apple's effort to launch a popular, budget-friendly iPhone hasn't succeeded. Even with the challenges, Apple is still set to roll out successors for both models. The iPhone 17e is anticipated to launch on time in spring 2026, whereas the iPhone Air ...

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928C Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Kicked Off

Few weeks ago,  the Android 7.0 Nougat updates has finally kicked off Galaxy S7 G920F and the Galaxy S7 edge G925F in Europe region. Now, it has also begun on Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928C variants. . However, the said Nougat updates has not officially released yet, but it's already been spotted at Samsung's public server a week ago. The rolling out might be delayed for a while and it could arrive just right before or after the Galaxy S8 and S8+ availability within this month.

But for those who couldn't wait much longer, and knows how to handle with a stock firmware. You folks can simply go through into an advanced  upgrade using the Android 7.0 Nougat stock firmware itself. It has been held available online and there have been many Android ninjas who already upgraded their devices to Nougat.

So here goes the Android 7.0 Nougat updates for Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928C that you might go in a hunt. Each of these build represents different regions but were all the same package.

Middle East, and Africa Region


Updated: April 5, 2017 - added G928CXXU3CQC8 update.

Nougat Update version G928CXXU3CQC8


  • Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Model number: SM-G928C
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Baseband version: G928FXXU3CQBB
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928CXXU3CQC8
  • Build date: Fri 17 Mar 2017
  • Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
  • AP: G928CXXU3CQC8
  • CP: G928FXXU3CQBB
  • CSC: G928COJV3CQC7
  • Official Release date: To be determined

Nougat Update version G928CXXU3CQC7


  • Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Model number: SM-G928C
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Baseband version: G928FXXU3CQBB
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928CXXU3CQC7
  • Build date: Thu 9 Mar 2017
  • Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
  • AP: G928CXXU3CQC7
  • CP: G928FXXU3CQBB
  • CSC: G928COJV3CQC7
  • Official Release date: To be determined

Southeast Asia Region


Nougat Update version G928CXXU3CQC6


  • Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Model number: SM-G928C
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Baseband version: G928FXXU3CQC2
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10837279
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928CXXU3CQC6
  • Build date: Thu 9 Mar 2017
  • Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
  • AP: G928CXXU3CQC6
  • CP: G928FXXU3CQC2
  • CSC: G928COLB3CQC7
  • Official Release date: To be determined
Anyways, the Android 7.0 Nougat features a much improved user interface. With this, it enables the device for a faster speed and stability.
Android Nougat Updates Changelog details:
  • Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
  • Provides new UX and various performance modes
  • Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
  • Improved usability of the Multi-window
  • Improved setting menu and Always On Display
  • Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system
  • upgrade and app installation
  • Multi-Window Usability Improvements

If you'll decide to manually upgrade, just do some extra careful when using a stock firmware. Again, these Android 7.0 Nougat firmware builds aren't officially released yet.  These firmware version might at still in beta testing processes.  But one thing for sure, these were officially created by Google and Samsung, so it definitely going to roll out anytime soon.

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