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Galaxy Note 5 June 2017 Android Security Updates (6/1/2017 - 6/30/2017)

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Yet another month passes by, and so does the monthly release of the Android security patch updates for the Galaxy Note 5 continually pouring in. This time around, we are going to leave you a compiled list of each updates that we've seen coming through for the whole month of June 2017 on each Galaxy Note 5 variant across the globe. Noting that each updates brings nothing new additional features rather but it brings the new Android Security patch updates to keep our Galaxy Note 5 invulnerable to any harmful and or malicious apps and other activities.

Furthermore, all of the following updates only brings the June 1, 2017 Android security patch level to each Galaxy Note 5 models. You may take a look back if your Galaxy Note 5 already received one these updates.

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920A Updates


Update build number N920AUCS4EQF1

  • Region: United States

  • Carrier: AT&T

  • Model number: SM-N920A

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

  • Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQF1

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541

  • Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQF1



Sprint Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920P Updates


Update build number N920PVPS3DQF1

  • Region: United States

  • Carrier:  Sprint

  • Model number: SM-N920P

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

  • Baseband version: N920PVPS3DQF1

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541

  • Build number: NRD90M.N920PVPS3DQF1

Canada Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 Updates


Update build number N920W8VLS4CQF2

  • Region: Canada

  • Carriers: Telus, Bell, Rogers, Freedom, Videotron, Fido, Koodo, Sasktel, etc.

  • Model number: SM-N920W8

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

  • Baseband version: N920W8VLS4CQF2

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10942903

  • Build number: NRD90M.N920W8VLS4CQF2

New Zealand Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I Updates


Update build number N920IDVS3CQF2

  • Region: New Zealand, including Fiji, and Papua New Guinea

  • Carriers: Unlocked version, Vodafone

  • Model number: SM-N920I

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

  • Baseband version: N920IDVU3CQD2

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520

  • Build number: NRD90M.N920IDVS3CQF2

Australia Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I Updates


Update build number N920IDVU3CQF3

  • Region: Australia

  • Carriers: Unlocked version, Telstra , Vodafone

  • Model number: SM-N920I

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

  • Baseband version: N920IDVU3CQF3

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520

  • Build number: NRD90M.N920IDVU3CQF3

Southeast Asia Galaxy Note 5 SM-N9208 Updates


Update build number N9208XXS3CQF3 

  • Region: Southeast Asia

  • Model number: SM-N9208

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

  • Baseband version: N9208XXU3CQD2

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10837279

  • Build number: NRD90M.N9208XXS3CQF3

Africa, Middle East, and Europe Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Updates


Update build number N920CXXS3CQF1

  • Region: Africa, Middle East, and Europe

  • Model number: SM-N920C

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

  • Baseband version: N920CXXU3CQC3

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520

  • Build number: NRD90M.N920CXXS3CQF1

Southeast Asia Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Updates


Update build number N920CXXS3CQF2

  • Region: Southeast Asia

  • Model number: SM-N920C

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

  • Baseband version: N920CXXU3CQD2

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10837279

  • Build number: NRD90M.N920CXXS3CQF2

Latin America Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G Updates


Update build number N920GUBU3CQF1

  • Region: Latin America

  • Model number: SM-N920G

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

  • Baseband version: N920GUBU3CQF1

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10982462

  • Build number: NRD90M.N920GUBU3CQF1

Asia Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G Updates


Update build number N920GDDS3CQF3

  • Region: Asia

  • Model number: SM-N920G

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)

  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

  • Baseband version: N920GUBU3CQC2

  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10863284

  • Build number: NRD90M.N920GDDS3CQF3

In addition, some of US Galaxy Note 5 carrier variants , such as T-Mobile and Verizon hasn't made any releases yet. But hopefully, they'll surely come out next month.

How to Update Galaxy Note 5 via Over-The-Air:


Make sure your phone’s battery is fully re-charged before starting the software update. This is a must and very important part to get rid of some issues if ever the software update being interrupted due to a power failure.

  • From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About device > Software updates > Check for Updates.

  • If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now.

  • When the download complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.

  • The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.

One the phone reboots, you may head back to Settings > About device to double-check if you’ve successfully updated your Galaxy Note 5 OS to Android 7.0 Nougat that contains the Android security patch level of June 1, 2017.
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