Samsung Galaxy S6 / Edge / plus: Android updates from lollipop to nougat

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Gradually, the nougat update also reaches other Samsung smartphones. After initially Android 7.0 nougat was offered as an update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, the rollout for nougat has also begun on the Galaxy S6.

Samsung Galaxy S6 / Edge / plus: Nougat update starts in Germany

Finally, Samsung has launched the nougat update for the Galaxy S6. Via Twitter, Jack SeventySeven pointed out to you (Thank you!).

Another screenshot shows the successful installation and the new look of the UI. Sammobile.com reports that the nougat update has also reached the Galaxy S6 Edge.

Samsung Galaxy S6 / Edge / plus: That brings the Marshmallow update

The approximately 1.2-gigabyte Marshmallow update refreshes the face of your software interface. The color palette is brighter and the menus become more clearly structured. In addition, the update contains all the new features that Google has incorporated into the Android basic system. We will introduce you to the new Android version:

Android update on the Samsung Galaxy S6 manually install

If you do not want to wait for an automatically distributed update, you can upgrade your Galaxy S6 / edge / plus. The update is done without data loss, if nothing unexpected happens. Your apps, images, and settings are retained.

First you need the Samsung driver for the Windows PC, the third-party tool Odin 3.10.7 and you have to download the appropriate firmware, corresponding to the device number of your device. But it is really important that you do not install the wrong firmware, since your device can not be used without the help of others. Therefore, you should thoroughly check the build number of the respective firmware.

Find the appropriate firmware in Sammobile, download it with SamFirm and play it with Odin. / © COOLANDROIDTIPS

The fastest and easiest loading is the firmware with SamFirm to the PC. The tool downloads the official firmware images from Samsung servers quickly. Tip: Branding-free firmwares from Europe are often compatible with devices from other countries. Occasionally, you can obtain updates from France, the UK, or other countries earlier, and receive updates faster.

To find the appropriate firmware, follow these steps:

• Type in Model SM-G920F or SM-G925F or SM-G928F
• Type one of the three-character codes from the above table, or use XEF for the brand-free Marshmallow update from France.
• Then press CheckUpdate.
• Hakt Decrypt automatically.
• Click Download.

Then open your Odin and install the Marshmallow update on the Galaxy S6 / Edge / plus.

• Unpack the firmware ZIP archive on the computer.
• Turn off your smartphone.
• Start your Galaxy S6 / Edge / plus with Quiet + Power + Home button in download mode.
• Connect your Galaxy S6 / Edge / plus to your computer.
• Wait until Odin added! .
• Clicking AP will find the tar.md5 file in the directory of the unzipped firmware archive and click Start.
• Wait and ensure that the USB connection is not interrupted.
• Waits for the green PASS message.
• As soon as your Galaxy S6 restarts, you are ready with the installation.