Samsung Galaxy S5 Android update: latest news
Verizon has started rolling out Android Marshmallow for the Galaxy S5. The update follows swiftly on the heels of the T-Mobile rollout, which began arriving over-the-air just last week, and includes a number of performance optimizations. Discover everything you need to know about the latest Samsung Galaxy S5 Android update below.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Android 6.0 Marshmallow update
Verizon began to roll out Marshmallow for the Samsung Galaxy S5 on May 31, 2016. The update introduces Google Now on Tap, Doze, Ultra High Quality Audio, as well as many other Marshmallow features you may have heard of during the last year (and 20 preloaded apps that you may not want to have installed). You can read the full release notes at Verizon's dedicated page.
It may take a while to hit all devices but you can check the software update page in settings > about phone > software update to see if it's ready for you. We advise charging your battery life to above 50 percent before beginning the installation procedure.
Sprint updated its Galaxy S5 devices to Android Marshmallow in April and T-Mobile followed suit last week. AT&T is now the only major US carrier yet to upgrade the S5 to Android 6.0.
Find more information about what Android Marshmallow features to look forward to at the link.
Overview Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint
| Samsung Galaxy S5 |
Android 5.0 | Android 5.0.1 | Android 5.0.2 | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1.1 | Android Marshmallow |
| Verizon | Yes | - | - | No | No | Yes |
| T-Mobile | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| AT&T | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | No |
| Sprint | Yes | - | - | No | No | Yes |
Galaxy S5 Android Lollipop update (US)
Sprint Galaxy S5 update
Sprint pushed a follow-up Lollipop patch for the Galaxy S5 on August 5, bringing it up to software version G900PVPU3BOG1. The only change listed was a patch for the Stagefright exploit.
The Android 5.0 update for Galaxy S5 owners with Sprint (model number SM-G900P) can now be downloaded OTA. To see if the update is waiting for you, just go to Settings > About Phone > Software Update.
Verizon Galaxy S5 update
Verizon has rolled out another update to the Galaxy S5. Though it still sits on Android 5.0, the update adds a patch for the Stagefright security exploit. The Samsung Galaxy S5 5.0 Lollipop update is now available for those with Verizon devices (model number SM-G900V). The Verizon Galaxy S5 firmware now sits on build number G900VVRU2BOG5.
T-Mobile Galaxy S5 update
T-Mobile recently pushed out the Android 5.1.1 update to Galaxy S5 owners over-the-air. The update brings the Galaxy S5 up to software version G900T3UVS1FOJ4 OR G900TUVS1FOJ4, and includes security updates.
AT&T Galaxy S5 update
AT&T pushed out the Android Lollipop 5.1.1 update on 22 October, bringing the device to build G900AUCU4COI5. Head to Settings > About phone > Software update page to download it now.
Galaxy S5 Android Lollipop update (UK)
The Galaxy S5 Lollipop update has been available in the UK and Europe for a while. Samsung's latest update brought its SM-G900F model build number up to version G900FXXU1BOJ1 and included security, battery use, and RAM and memory management improvements. This also means that the Samsung Galaxy S5 in the UK is now secured against Stagefright threats.
Do you have Marshmallow on your Galaxy S5 yet? What are your thoughts on it? Let us know in the comments.
My Galaxy S5 G900TGSMH is running KitKat and does not offer a Lollipop update. How can I update it? Thanks!
Reason for updating is phone will not connect to Microsoft Intune, for corporate email. Running out of tricks.
SM-G900T currently running 4.4.2
Baseband ver G900TUVU1ANCH
Kernal 3.4.0-964333, dpi@SWDD5018 #1, Wed March 26 13:30:42 KST 2014
Build # DONGCHAO.607
Security swv MDF v1.0 Rel2, VPN v1.4 rel1
Had update today my phone says model..G900F Android version 6.0.1 baseband version..G900FXXS1CQA3 BUILD NUMBER..MMB29M.G900FXXS1CQAB ..what does this mean please as now camera wont focus and phone playing up...so sorry to be so dim..I am trying honestly lol thank you
clear the cache using recovery menu to fix the cam, the info is about your update, you got 6.0.1(Marshmallow)
Dear Users
Samsung company has been released marshmallow update already.
you can now download this software update from your phone settings.
Samsung galaxy s5 sm-g900az still running lollipop 5. 0 when will they release6. 0 marshmallow.. Most everyone else has updated the s5.. Why cricket cheating customers outta the update.. Someone help..
im on my knees begging for help now!!!!
I know nothing...total airhead did update and now have 6.0.1 is this marshmallow? Build num MMB29M G900FXXU1CPGJ....Baseband version..G900FXXU1CPC5..Awful..overheats..no internet connection...drains battery..takes 45 mins to update facebook dull screen..freezes..crashes lol what the feck do I do? Pleeeeease xx
6.0.1 is marshmellow
AT&T has now released marshmallow for the S5 active. Downloaded OTA (wireless) today 10 Sep 2016, version 6.0.1, security patch level August 1, 2016. I bought a used S5 active to replace my S3. The S5 came with 4.4.2 installed. Using the software update page, it went from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 to 5.1.1 to 6.0.1 with each update requiring a manual check from the update page.
What a load of rubbish. Don't do it wish I stuck to old version. Phone so slow. Takes ages to start up. I had voice mail which I've deleted but the icon is still stuck on screen. Short cut for making calls now doesnt work. Its no longer one tap and ring. I might as welk go tgrough contact list it be quicker.Only difference I can see is icons now have rounded edges and I take age to restart plus short cut to calls made longer. Cant view mesaages etc while in apps....Who in the bright spark momen thought of this rubbish....
My peeking option has disappeared. Now only notification icons show up on the notification bar, no previews of the message or who it's from. I have to go into the pop up box or into the app to see. All I have is preview option for lock screen and pop up box. This is frustrating because while I'm in another app and I get a text message or email I don't know who it's from anymore until I open it up 😠
Well, worry not. Create a backup and then perform a factory reset of your device. That should help it.
If you still face the issue, download a firmware and install it manually.
The new update completely erased and corrupted everything on my SD card. Erased all the photos I had of my man who passed away. Highly recommend not doing the update. Wish I would have known
heh
Yes this latest update has ruined the apps on my S5 phone. Alarm clock app no longer alarms. News article apps you cannot click on the articles. Google maps app going haywire. All over the last 2 days since the updated was forced on my phone. I've never seen an update be so destructive to a device. There's no way the don't test the updates on a phone before being released.. the fact that they release it and jam it into our phones anyways is appalling.
After the download my phone no longer has network and it's telling me I have an invalid SIM card!! This was as of 6/3..Can anyone tell me wtf happened?? I have an unlocked phone. Called customer service and they were no help at all. Anyone know whats going on with this??
My Sim is playing up too on my s5
This new Marshmallow update is a disaster on my s5. Apps are now sluggish or freeze altogether! I'm disappointed because now when I try to text or use any app that requires me to use a keyboard, I have problems getting the keyboard to come up. How do I fix this mess!?!?
I'm such a div when it comes to technology lol I got the update to 6 but dont know what it entails or wether I have marshmallow lollipop or gawd knows lol can anyone fill me in ...in layman terms please thank you..I have only had this phone galaxy s5 for couple of weeks and used to have Nokia lumia before so got a lot to learn x I would also like to add that my once perfect fairly new sd card is all of a sudden playing up too
please please can someone reply ...everyone has ignored my damsel in distress sos ...what do i have to do to get your attention please help a fragile broken puzzled airhead!!!!