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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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AT&T Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 active and S6 edge plus Receiving May Android Security Updates

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AT&T has just released this month's OTA updates for their own Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 active and the Galaxy S6 edge plus models. These new releases brings nothing more any new changes to the recent Android 7.0 Nougat, but this time around it includes the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Each devices receives at about 15 MB to 50 MB OS update,  of which it won't take too long to download and install. Here goes the technical details on each device update: What's New: Android Device Security Updates - May 2017 Maintenance Release AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6  (SM-G920A) Update version G920AUCS6EQE1 Android version: 7.0  (Nougat) Android security patch level: May 1, 2017 Baseband version: G920AUCS6EQE1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877 Build number: NRD90M.G920AUCS6EQE1 Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G920AUCS6EQE1 Previous version required: G920AUCU6EQCF File size: 50.6MB AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925A) Update ver...
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Android 7.0 Nougat Updates on Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I Released in Australia, version N920IDVU3CQD3

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The Android 7.0 Nougat update for Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I variants has finally begun.  The said Nougat update is now available for those who owned the factory unlocked and Vodafone Galaxy Note 5 in Australia.  While other carriers such as Telstra and Optus might as well follow soon. However, for New Zealand and Singapore Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I  owners, you folks might still hold on for a little while.  There hasn't any signs of the Android 7.0 Nougat movements from Samsung's software update center in the said region as of this moment. Anyways, the first Android Nougat update comes in build version N920IDVU3CQD3. It is a similar build heading in both unbranded and carrier branded Galaxy Note 5 in Australia. Along with all the Nougat goodies, this version also includes the March 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Here are the details: Device name: Galaxy Note 5 Model number: SM-N920I Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android Security patch leve...
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May 1 2017 Android Security Updates Released on Verizon Galaxy S6, S6edge and S6 edge+

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Verizon is sending out an OTA updates containing the May 1, 2017 Android Security Patch Level for the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and the Galaxy S6 edge+ .  These are now the second Android 7.0 Nougat being rolled out on the said devices. The Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) has moved its Nougat OS to version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1 from NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQD1 . Similarly happened to the Galaxy S6 edge that also bumped to version NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQE1 from  NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQD1 . While Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) on the other hand, had also jumped up to version NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQE1 from NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQD1. What's New: This update has been tested to optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches. Galaxy S6 SM-G920V Update version NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1 Android version 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level May 1, 2017 Baseband version G920VVRS4DQE1 Kernel version 3.10.61 Build number NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQE1 AP G920VVRS4DQE1 ...
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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Update to version N920AUCS4EQE1, Includes May 1,2017 Android Security Patch Level

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Just a heads up for AT&T Galaxy Note 5 owners, there's a new update hitting on your devices this week.  This is the 3rd round of Android 7.0 Nougat update that will bumped the device Nougat OS  to version N920AUCS4EQE1 from the last month released version N920AUCS4EQD1. This is a just a minor OTA update that only bring the May 1, 2017 security patches. It is now seeding live via Over-The-Air OTA and weighs at 15.8MB in file  size. Here's the Update details: What's New: Android device security updates Technical details: Device: SAMSUNG-SM-N920A Model number: SM-N920A Android version: 7.0 Android Security patch level: May 1, 2017 Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQE1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541 dpi@SWDD6014 #1 Fri May 12 10:34:22: KST 2017 Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQE1 AP N920AUCS4EQE1 CP N920AUCS4EQE1 CSC N920AATT4EQE1 How to Update a Galaxy Note 5 via Over The Air (OTA)
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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 receiving May 2017 security update version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1

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Following  the May 1, 2017 Android security update on T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5, Verizon is now pushing an OTA update dubbed as version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1 for their Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V) variants. This update primarily brings the May 1, 2017 Android Security Patch Level to the earlier Android 7.0 Nougat update version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQD1 . Here are the details:  Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920V (Verizon) Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android Security patch level: May 1, 2017 Baseband version: N920VVRS3CQE1 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1 AP: N920VVRS3CQE1 CP: N920VVRS3CQE1 CSC: N920VZWS3CQE1 What new:  The current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
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Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F Receiving May 2017 Security Updates to version G925FXXU5EQE7

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Few days earlier, Samsung has started rolling out its May 2017 Security Updates for the Galaxy S6 SM-G920F and Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F. Owners of the Galaxy S6 in United Kingdom has received an Over-The-Air update bumping the device OS to Android Nougat labeled as build version G920FXXU5EQE7 . This time around we've also seen the rolling out of the Android Nougat for Galaxy S6 edge G925F that includes the 1 May 2017 Android security patch level. UK's S6 edge has gotten an update dubbed as build version G925FXXU5EQE7. While in The Netherlands, we've also seen an update to version G925FXXU5EQE8. Here's the details: Device name: Galaxy S6 edge Model number: SM-G925F Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level: 1 May 2017 Baseband version: G925FXXU5EQCD Kernel version: 3.10.61-10958180 Build number: NRD90M.G925FXXU5EQE7 AP: G925FXXU5EQE7 CP: G925FXXU5EQCD CSC: G925FBTU5EQD2 Country: United Kingdom
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T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 Nougat Updates to N920TUVU4EQE1, Brings May 2017 Security and Fixes to Intermittent Call Failure

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T-Mobile is sending out another round of Android 7.0 Nougat update on the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T). This new update will move the Note 5 recent Nougat OS to version N920TUVU4EQE1 from the last month Android 7.0 Nougat update version N920TUVU4EQC6 . According to T-Mobile, this update applies the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level, and brings fixes to Intermittent Call Failure that have been found in earlier released. In addition, this update is also rolled out  and available for those T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 owners who still currently runs in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS version N920TUVU4DQC2. Here are the details: T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920T Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920TUVU4EQE1 What's New: May 2017 Android Security Updates Intermittent call failure fix Updated GMS application Android 7.0 Nougat for users still on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow version N920TUVU4DQC2 The Technical details: Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch l...
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1 May 2017 Security Updates on Galaxy S6 G920F, Android Nougat version G920FXXU5EQE7

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Yet another month and so does another Android security updates is heading its way on Galaxy S6 SM-G920F. This time around we've started seeing the rolling out the 1 May 2017 Android security updates in UK. The Android security updates usually happens in a monthly basis just to keep up the Android device safe from vulnerabilities. So here is a rundown of new updates heading its way on the international variants of the Galaxy S6, the SM-G920F models. First on the spot, an update to version G920FXXU5EQE7 for the unbranded Galaxy S6 SM-G920F owners in United Kingdom. Noting that this is also the first official Android 7.0 Nougat updates released in the said region. So this is not just a usual security updates but it also brings the Android 7.0 Nougat goodies, as well as several system enhancements. Update version G920FXXU5EQE7 Device name: Galaxy S6 Model number: SM-G920F Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level: 1 May 2017 Baseband version: G920FXXU5EQCD K...
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Android 7.0 Nougat Update Hitting Galaxy S6 G920I and S6 edge G925I in Australia

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The Android 7.0 Nougat update has started rolling out on Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) in Australia.  First on the spot getting the Nougat upgrade are Vodafone, and the factory unlocked version of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.  While Optus might also follow shortly confirming the release will also start on mid to late May.  However, Telstra hasn't made any announcement yet, but it shouldn't take too long for all  Galaxy S6 and S6 edge owners in Australia seeing the said Android Nougat updates. The following are the technical on both Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) Android 7.0 Nougat updates exclusively released  in Australia. Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) Nougat Updates Update version G925IDVU3FQD1 (Unlocked version) Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level: March 1, 2017 Baseband version: G925IDVU3FQC5 Kernel version: 3.10.61-10694941 Build number: NRD90M.G925IDVU3...
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Galaxy S5 G900F Android Security Maintenance Updates for April 2017

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If you owned the international variants of the Galaxy S5, the SM-G900F models, then you should see an update landing on your device this week.  If you might have thought that this is some kind of Android 7.0 Nougat update; No, it is not! This update is still part of the monthly Android Security Maintenance Released or (SMR). This time around it'll bring the April 1, 2017 Security patches. As we have lurked around at Samsung's site, we spotted  several  build versions. Each of these version varies on region, and either for unlocked or a carriers branded Galaxy S5 G900F variants. So here goes the new updates you should watch out. Update version G900FXXS1CQDA This version will be hitting the carrier branded Galaxy S5 in Europe. Device name: Galaxy S5 Model number: SM-G900F Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Android security patch level: April 1, 2017 Baseband version: G900FXXS1CQA1 Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471 Build number:...
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Sprint Galaxy S5 Receiving April 2017 Android Security MaintenanceUpdates to version G900PVPS3CQD1

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We have juts spotted a new update for Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P at Samsung's site. The update will bump-up the device recent Android 6.0 Marshmallow system to version G900PVPS3CQD1 from G900PVPS3CQC1. However, Sprint has no longer made any official announcements for this device updates, so we couldn't tell everything about it. But there is one thing this update brings, and it's the April 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Noting that Samsung were sending out the monthly Android Security Maintenance Released (SMR). Update Build version G900PVPS3CQD1 Technical details: Country: United States Carrier: Sprint Device name: Galaxy S5 Model number: SM-G900P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Android security patch level: April 1, 2017 Baseband version: G900PVPS3CQD1 Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242 Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPS3DQD1 What’s New: Android Security Updates – April 2017 Android security patches Previous updates: Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshma...
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April 2017 Security Update Landed on Verizon Galaxy, Moved to version G900VVRS2DQD1

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The April 2017 Android Security Patch updates has just recently deployed on Verizon Galaxy S5 SM-G900V. The update has moved the device Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS to version G900VVRS2DQD1 from last month's  update version G900VVRU2DQC2 . As usual, this update brings nothing any new features but apparently brings the latest Android security patches. This time around the Android security patch level  bumped-up to April 1, 2017. Update version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQD1 details : The current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patches on your device. Model number: SM-G900V Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)  Android security patch level: April 1, 2017 Baseband version: G900VVRS2DQD1 Kernel version: 3.4.0 Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQD1 Previous Update version MMB29M.G900VVRU2DQC2 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)  Android security patch level: March 1, 2017 Baseband version: G900VVRU2DQC2 ...
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AT&T Releases Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 Active Android 7.0 Nougat Updates to G925AUCU6EQCF

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AT&T has finally started the roll out of the official Android 7.0 Nougat updates for the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A), Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925A), and the Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A). Noting that AT&T's Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928A) Nougat update have been deployed earlier last month, while leaving these three variants waiting for the same treatment. So this is it! The long-wait is finally over. Here goes the details of each devices, but shares similar features and enhancements. The updates What's new:  Android 7.0 Nougat, Samsung Cloud, Samsung Pass, and Android device security updates What's changing:  Other fixes and enhancements What's going:  AT&T Address Book and MobiTV
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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Bumped-up to N920VVRS3CQD1 with April 2017 Security Patches

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The Verizon Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V) has just received its Android 7.0 Nougat update last month. Yet Verizon is sending out another round of the said Nougat update this month. The update will moved the devices recent Nougat OS to version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQD1 from NRD90M.N920VVRU3CQB9 . The update apparently brings the latest Android security patches of which contains the April 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Here are the details:  Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920V (Verizon) Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android Security patch level: April 1, 2017 Baseband version: N920VVRS3CQD1 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQD1 CP: N920VVRS3CQD1 CP: N920VVRS3CQD1 CSC: N920VZWS3CQD1
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Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ Getting April 2017 Android Security Update G928VVRS3CQD1 Nougat

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Verizon is sending another round of Android 7.0 Nougat update on Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928V) bumping its OS version to NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQD1 from the earlier release version NRD90M.N920VVRU3CQB9 . The update apparently brings the latest Android security patches to which has moved the device Android security patch level to April 1, 2017. Here are the details:  Device: SAMSUNG SM-G928V Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level:  April 1, 2017 Baseband version: G928VVRS3CQD1 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQD1 AP: G928VVRS3CQD1 CP: G928VVRS3CQD1 CSC: G928VVZW3CQD1 What new:  The current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patches on your device. Android 7.0 Nougat Features: 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 me...
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T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ Updates to Android 7.0 Nougat G928TUVU4EQC6

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T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928T) has finally receives its Android 7.0 Nougat update. The Nougat update came out as OS version G928TUVU4EQC6, weighing at 1378.49 MB are seeding out via Over-The-Air and thru Samsung's Smart Switch for PC. We also keep eyeing on the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) and the Galaxy S6 edge  (SM-G925T) variants,  but yet it seems like there ain't no signs of Nougat update as of this time being. Here are the details: Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level: March 1, 2017 Baseband version: G928TUVU4EQC6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541 Build number: NRD90M.G928TUVU4EQC6 Release date: April 2, 2017 The Android 7.0 Nougat update adds a number of new features and improvements. One feature most users will likely appreciate is the improved battery saving mode, and the ability to reply to messages from your notifications shade. Aside from Android 7.0 Nougat goodies, this upgrade also includes the March 1, 2017 Android ...
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