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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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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
  • CP G920VVRS4DQE1
  • CSC G920VVZW4DQE1
  • Release date May 24, 2017


Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925V Update version NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQE1


  • Android version 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level May 1, 2017
  • Baseband version G925VVRS4DQE1
  • Kernel version 3.10.61
  • Build number NRD90M.G925VVRS4DQE1
  • AP G925VVRS4DQE1
  • CP G925VVRS4DQE1
  • CSC G925VVZW4DQE1

Galaxy S6 edge+ plus SM-G928V Update version NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQE1


  • Android version 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level May 1, 2017
  • Baseband version G928VVRS3CQE1
  • Kernel version 3.10.61
  • Build number NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQE1
  • AP G928VVRS3CQE1
  • CP G928VVRS3CQE1
  • CSC G928VVZW3CQE1


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 menu and Always On Display
  • Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

These updates are seeding via Over-The-Air, so you can take the update either manually check the update by going to the Menu Key > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates.

Just in-case if someone haven’t been updated their Galaxy S6, or a Galaxy S6, and the Galaxy S6 edge+ to Nougat yet, you may update your device using the Verizon Software upgrade assistant from the Verizon site.  This can save you time from installing the previous security patches before you get Android 7.0 Nougat update.

source: Verizon support pages [here] [here] , and [here]
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