Telus, Bell Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update builds G920W8VLU3CPC5 & G925W8VLU3CPC5 has rolled out in phases

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Despite of some issues causing  delayed, some of the Canadian carriers like Telus, Bell , Wind, and Videotron has released the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Galaxy S6 SM-G920W8 and  Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925W8 in phases.  While some other carriers such as Rogers has not issued any Android M for now.  This update was supposedly expected  earlier in March, just like the Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928W8 which has gotten and received the said Marshmallow update beforehand.  The delayed was cause of a bug discovered during its testing stage to which affects the performance of the device.

However, the said Android M updates came around dubbed as build version G920W8VLU3CPC5 on the Galaxy S6 whilst the S6 edge got the G925W8VLU3CPC5 build. Both builds were already equipped with April 2016 Android security patches, to which indicates that its newly revised builds if the said Android M.

Technical Details on Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920W8 Marshmallow Update:


  • Model number: SM-G920W8
  • Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Baseband version: G920W8VLU3CPC5
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-7569052
  • Build number: MMB29K.G920W8VLU3CPC5
  • Android security patch level: April 02, 2016
  • AP: G920W8VLU3CPC5
  • CSC: G920W8OYA3CPC5
  • CP: G920W8VLU3CPC5

Available for Videotron, Wind, and Eastlink Galaxy S6 devices at this time being.

Technical Details on Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G928W8 Marshmallow Update:


  • Model number: SM-G925W8
  • Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Baseband version: G925W8VLU3CPC5
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-7569052
  • Build number: MMB29K.G925W8VLU3CPC5
  • Android security patch level: April 02, 2016
  • AP: G925W8VLU3CPC5
  • CSC: G925W8OYA3CPC5
  • CP: G925W8VLU3CPC5

Now available for Telus, Bell, Videotron, Koodo, Wind, Sasktel, Virgin-mobile, and Eastlink Galaxy S6 edge devices.

Features:


  • OS upgrade – Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
  • The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
  • Quick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices and pre-connection.
  • Fingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern,PIN, or password.
  • Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
  • A new vibration pattern concept has been applied
  • Settings for the following has been reset: Theme, Email, Icon/Widget

Among other things the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow offers a much fully improved UI. The Doze power management, a redesigned folder and icons, and additional improvements to Apps edge panel are just the features that are quite astonishing.  Along with some performance optimizations, Samsung has also included the latest security patches in the update.

The update weighs at approximately around 1250 MB to download via Over-The-Air. Again the released are still in phases and it may takes some several days before it reaches to all devices, so better check the update manually by going to Settings > About device > Software Update > Check for updates, if you haven’t prompted the availability of  the update yet. You must also ensure that your phone has not been rooted nor modified or otherwise the update may fail and you may not get the update.

[Thank’s to Anne and Vanessa]