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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...

Sprint has once again rolled out an OTA update for Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900P.  The update has bumped up to version G900PVPS3CQB3 from last few weeks update version G900PVPS3CQA2 . As usual, the update does not brings any noticeable changes nor any adverse effect to the device as it is still part of the monthly Android security updates.  The latter will brings the February 2017 Android security patches prior to the previous version which also contains the January 2017 security patches. Here are the technical details: Update Build version G900PVPS3CQB3 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: February 1, 2017 Baseband version: G900PVPS3CQB3 Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242 Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPS3CQB3 What’s New: Android Security Updates – February  2017 Android security patches Previous...

Sprint Galaxy S5 is  getting an update to build version G900PVPS3CQA2 ,  bringing the January 2017 Android security patch update.  It's just a small OTA update that only weighs at 27 MB in file size.  By judging by its size it's rather nothing new at all and we cannot expect any  adverse effect to the device. This update will bump up the device current Android Marshmallow OS from build version G900PVPU3CPL2 to G900PVPS3CQA2. Anyways, the January security patch contains 67 patches for Android's Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), along with 28 patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE).

Sprint has started pushing an OTA update dubbed as build version G900PVPU3CPL2 on Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P). It's more likely just another security updates to which contains the December Android Security patches. Sprint haven't posted anything about this update yet though. But by judging the update's file size that weighs at around 237 MB,  it considerably includes several bug fixes,  enhanced features and or other system improvements. In addition, the December Android Security Maintenance Release (SMR) packaged contains 81 security patches for Google Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), and around 15 security patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE). You may find this details at Google's Android Security bulletin . Update Build version G900PVPU3CPL2 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:...

Sprint Galaxy S5 has receive an OTA update that has bumped up to build version G900PVPS3CPK1. The latter only brings the Android device security packaged,  to which covers the Android security patch level to November 1, 2016.  It's only a small OTA update and wasn't even announced at Sprint support page at this very moment.  It was actually started rolling out on 22nd November and it's still available via OTA and Smart Switch updates. In addition, the November Android security packaged contains 66 Google and 14 Samsung patches for Android vulnerabilities and exposures, according to Samsung Mobile Security bulletin. Technical details of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow – update build G900PVPS3CPK1 Model number: SM-G900P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Android security patch level: November 1, 2016 Baseband version: G900PVPS3CPK1 Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242 Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPS3CPK1 Enhancements: November Android Security ...

Sprint has rolled another OTA update on Galaxy S5 brings the Android device security packaged as for the month of October patches. However, Sprint hasn't made some announcement about it yet, but the said update is now live via Over-The-Air. It's only a small OTA update so it will not gonna take too long to install. So better check the update if you do have Sprint galaxy S5 (SM-G900P) if you haven't receive the notification message yet. Here are the technical details of this update, taking note that it bumps up it's current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS to build version MMB29M.G900PVPU3CPJ2 . OTA Update version G900PVPU3CPJ2 Model number: SM-G900P Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Baseband version: G900PVPU3CPJ2 Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242 Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPU3CPJ2 Enhancements: October Android Security Patch The G900PVPU3CPJ2 OTA update weighs at  ap...

There is a new update for Sprint Galaxy S5 has arrived today. The update initial changelog details says it's an Android security enhancements, so it is considerably just a security patch update for the month of August. The latter came out as build version G900PVPU3CPH3 via Over-The-Air OTA update and weighs at approximately 60MB in size to download. So better check the update manually if it happens that you still owns the Sprint Galaxy S5 with model number SM-G900P. In addition, if you are very aware and or even not familiar of the recent Android vulnerabilities, this update plays very important part. According to Android Security Bulletin, the August security patch package addresses 55 Google and 8 Samsung vulnerabilities and exposures. But so far, there are no reported incidents of exploitation and abuse from the said vulnerabilities. If you update device from time to time, it will just keep your personal data and files stored in the device more secure. Technical d...

Sprint galaxy S5 Sports has finally getting it's Android Marshmallow update.  The Marshmallow update is dubbed as build version G860PVPU2CPD1 upon its arrival. However,  we do not have any changelog  details about what other new features aside from Android 6.0 Marshmallow goodies as Sprint info page hasn't been being refreshed as of this moment. So better check the update manually so you'll be surprise tat it's actually available for download. If you haven't seen the notification message yet, just keep on checking. The update basically rolled out in stages and might take few days to arrive in some certain areas. Below is the technical details screenshot of this OTA update build version G860PVPU2CPD1. Device: Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport Model number: SM-G860P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Baseband version: G860PVPU2CPD1 Kernel version: 3.4.0-7713144 Build number: MMB29M.G860PVPU2CPD1 Main Feature/s: Upgrade to Android 6.0 Mar...

Sprint has been sending out the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow updates on latest Samsung devices for the past couple of days. Though we thought that the Galaxy S5 SM-G900P would be delayed for a little while. But we are wrong, as Sprint itself has just unleased the official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to all it's Galaxy S5 users. This is the first Marshmallow released for the Galaxy S5 in the United States alone.  It is dubbed as the software update build G900PVPU3CPCA  or MMB29M. G900PVPU3CPCA , and its hitting over the air OTA as we speak. Technical details of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow - update build G900PVPU3CPCA Model number: SM-G900P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Baseband version: G900PVPU3CPCA Kernel version: 3.4.0-7603580 dpi@SWDD6713 #1 Wed Mar 23 14:03:10 2016 Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPU3CPCA AP: G900PVPU3CPCA CSC: G900PSPT3CPCA CP: G900PVPU3CPCA Primary Features and/or Enhancements: OS upgra...

An OTA update to build G900PVPU3BOK4 has released on Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P).  The update is still base in Android 5.0 Lollipop to which will mainly brings the Global Roaming support, a security enhancement and some minor tweaks to users interface. For the record, the latter is now the fifth Android 5.0 had to roll out on Sprint Galaxy S5 alone, and we haven't seen any Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update yet. Technical details of the G900PVPU3BOK4 update: Android version: 5.0 (lollipop OS) Baseband version: G900PVPU3BOK4 Kernel version: 3.4.0-4781399 Build number: LRX21T.G900PVPU3BOK4 AP: G900PVPU3BOK4 CP: G900PVPU3BOK4 CSC: G900PVPU3BOK4 Features / Enhancements:  Sprint Global Roaming Security Updates Minor UI Updates The G900PVPU3BOK4 OTA update are being held available via  Over-The-Air (OTA)  and Kies or Smart Switch. The roll out usually takes in stages, you may manually check the update if yo...

If you owned a Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P), you must check for the  new OTA update right now. There is a new OTA update dubbed as build version G900PVPU3BOG1 is heading on its way to all Sprint Galaxy S5 owners. This is not the Android 5.1.1, Lollipop, that everyone might have been waiting and looking for, but it contains a security patch to fix and resolve an issue about the Stagefright bug.  The Stagefright is one of the biggest security flaws on smartphones and tablets. It is a malware that has the capability to control the phone's Android OS once being infected. The said bug is injected on some applications and websites that intentionally designed just to bug any Android smartphones. So this is a must and very important update for those who might have had already compromised their phones. Here are the technical details about the G900PVPU3BOG1 update: Model Number: SM-G900P Android version: 5.0 (lollipop OS) Baseband version: G900PVPU3BOG1 Kernel vers...

Sprint Galaxy S5 new Lollipop update comes with build version G900PVPU3BOF6 has recently sent out via Over The AIr (OTA). This isn't the Android 5.1.1 update yet like the one's on T-Mobile Galaxy S5 update but stayed still in Android 5.0. It might not be the awaited 5.1.1 Lollipop but according to the changelog details, it says a "Factory Reset Protection Updates". It simply means that the latter will bring an additional improvements to factory reset protection that has been added and found on the previous update build version G900PVPU2BOD3 . This stuff is basically the Reactivation Lock that can be found in the device Settings>Security>Reactivation Lock . To  enable this feature is to simply mark the check-box, of which will also allows the owners to set a password on it.  The process simply activates the Factory Reset Protection to which other people cannot reset the device without the owner's password. Here's what the...

Sprint Galaxy S5  (SM-G900P) gets a new Lollipop update build version G900PVPU2BOD3. The latter is recently pushed via Over-the-Air OTA update and it said to bring  a  "Factory Reset Protection" feature. This feature allows Galaxy S5 owners to enable it within the device settings. Once the 'FRP' is enabled, no one can easily tries to factory reset the device without the owners credentials. The G900PVPU2BOD3 is the second Lollipop update rolled out on Sprint Galaxy S5. The "BOD3" is still  in Android 5.0 base, but a much higher changes value compared to the  previous build - G900PVPU1AOA6  way back in February.  Here's what the technical details says about the G900PVPU2BOD3 update : Device:  Samsung Galaxy S5 Model Number: SM-G900P Android version: 5.0 (lollipop OS) Baseband version: G900PVPU1BOD3 Kernel version: 3.4.0-4631307 Build number: LRX...

New official firmware update build G900PVPU1AOA6 this is Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900P official Android 5.0 Lollipop update ( LRX21T.G900PVPU1BOA6 ). Sprint is the second among major US carriers had to unleashed the much awaited Lollipop update just right after Verizon Galaxy S5 Android 5.0 Lollipop update to G900VVRU1BOA8 just within 48 hours ahead. While AT&T also dropped an update to G900AUCU2AOA1  but still  remains in Android 4.4.4 KitKat. T-Mobile Galaxy S5 no signs of any update yet, but we're hoping that they might also follow very soon. In addition, Samsung US support has also addressed some of the latter's changelog details such as the Enhanced Voice over WiFi UI and Lumen tool bar being removed.  But apparently, there are lots of improvements and enhancements added in it from which the changelog given did not says it all. The roll out of G900PVPU1AOA6 Lollipop update is available via Over-The-Air weighing at 898.4...

Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Android 4.4.4 OTA update has finally arrive. The Android 4.4.4 with build number  G900PVPU1ANK4  and is now live via OTA  with 366 MB in size and will take around from 15 to 20 minutes to download and install. The G900PVPU1ANK4  update will not just bump the Android OS version to 4.4.4 but also brings new features such as the HD voice icon, International Wi-Fi Calling support and Google's security patches. Here are the Android 4.4.4 G900PVPU1ANK4 official changelog, addressed by Sprint and Samsung: Android 4.4.4 HD Voice Icon International Wi-Fi Calling Support Google Security Patches Technical Details of the G900PVPU1ANK4 4.4.4 Update Device: Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 Model number: SM-G900P Baseband version:  G900PVPU1ANK4 Kernel version:  3.4.0-3182645 dpi@SWDD3002 #1 Build number:  KTU84P.G900PVPU1ANK4 SE for Android status: Enforcing The software update usually  going out in sta...

Sprint has rolled out another software on Sprint Sprint Galaxy S5 (G900P), the update is still packed in 4.4.2 KitKat and it will bumps the software build version to  G900PVPU1ANE5. The update brings the Wi-Fi calling support and there are no any other new features mentioned according to the released keynotes. The changelog is absolutely short, as the Wi-Fi calling is the only item you may see on the list. The Wi-Fi calling hasn't been enabled on previous 4.4.2 update build G900PVPU1AND2 , due to this some users had been requesting this feature and have waited patiently and so finally Sprint have put itinto action.  So there it goes you may check this update as it's a nice feature, and surely everyone will be happy to seeing that it actually arrive. According to some folks who already received the new 4.4.2 G900PVPU1ANE5 says that also fixes some issues they have faced before such as the LTE.  Some difficulties on getting a...

Sprint is pushing another software update on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900P, the update will bump the software build version to G900PVPU1AND2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The G900PVPU1AND2 is 41MB in size and is hitting over-the-air or OTA update will resolved some issues like the camera app not loading when a voice call was active, alarm failure when deleting alarms, duplication of emails when moving them one from folder to another, and two bugs associated with the Google Search app and the S View Cover. Note that this update will probably not be rolling out to the international variant, as it seems to focus on issues found on the Sprint variant. The changelog G900PVPU1AND2 4.4.2 KitKat Update: - Enable camera capture during voice call - Fixed alarm failure when deleting alarm - Fixed email duplication, when moving an email from original folder -to another folder the email should only be viewable in the moved to folder - Fixed Daydream when using S View Cover, when view cover is closed Da...