AT&T Galaxy Note5 Receiving August 2017 Security Updates, Bumped to version N920AUCS4EQH1

AT&T Has pushed the monthly Android security updates on Galaxy Note5.  THis time around, the update has bumped up the latter's Android Security Patch level to August 1, 2017.  The update has also moved the device recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version N920AUCS4EQH1 from N920AUCS4EQG1.

Changes: Android Device  Security Updates

• Device name: Galaxy Note5


• Model number: SM-N920A


• Android version7.0 (Nougat)


• Android security patch level: August 1, 2017


• Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQH1


• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541


• Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQH1


• Release date: August 25, 2017

The Over-The-Air OTA update weighs at 18.4MB in file size so it looks like it doesn't takes much time to install the said  update.
So again, if you've got a AT&T Galaxy Note5 and wants to take the update, just simply hit that software update button in your device. From the device Home screen simply tap Apps > Settings > About device > Check for Updates.

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Update to version N920AUCS4EQE1, Includes May 1,2017 Android Security Patch Level

Just a heads up for AT&T Galaxy Note 5 owners, there's a new update hitting on your devices this week.  This is the 3rd round of Android 7.0 Nougat update that will bumped the device Nougat OS  to version N920AUCS4EQE1 from the last month released version N920AUCS4EQD1.

This is a just a minor OTA update that only bring the May 1, 2017 security patches. It is now seeding live via Over-The-Air OTA and weighs at 15.8MB in file  size.

Here's the Update details:

What's New:

• Android device security updates

Technical details:

• Device: SAMSUNG-SM-N920A
• Model number: SM-N920A
• Android version: 7.0
• Android Security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
  dpi@SWDD6014 #1
  Fri May 12 10:34:22: KST 2017
• Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQE1
• AP N920AUCS4EQE1
• CP N920AUCS4EQE1
• CSC N920AATT4EQE1

How to Update a Galaxy Note 5 via Over The Air (OTA)

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Receiving April Security Patch Updates to N920AUCS4EQD1 Nougat

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 has once again receives another round of Android 7.0 Nougat update this month. An OTA update dubbed as build version N920AUCS4EQD1 weighing at just  14.8 MB is heading it way over the weekend. While judging to the file size itself, the update will only brings the April 1, 2017 Android Security Patch level.

What’s Chnages  in Android 7.0 Nougat:

• Android Security Updates

Firmware build version:

• Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920A (AT&T)
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android Security patch level: April1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4EQD1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCS4EQD1
• CP N920AUCS4EQD1
• CP N920AUCS4EQD1
• CSC N920AATT4EQD1

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Android 7.0 Nougat Update N920AUCU4EQC6 Hitting AT&T Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920A

AT&T has finally pushed the Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade on Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A). An OTA update dubbed with build version N920AUCU4EQC6 weighing at 1.5 GB in size is now available for grab.  Along with the Android 7.0 Nougat goodies,  it also includes some new stuff like the Samsung Cloud, and Samsung Pass. While some other older stuff such as the AT&T Address Book, MobiTV, and AT&T Live were taken off.

What’s New in Android 7.0 Nougat:

• Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrade
• Samsung Cloud, and Samsung Pass
• New and improved UX
• Various Performance modes added
• Improved Multi-window – Split Screen
• Improved Notification and Quick settings button features
• Device security updates

Firmware build version:

• Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920A (AT&T)
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android Security patch level: March 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920AUCU4EQC6
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.N920AUCU4EQC6
• Build date: Fri 17 Mar 2017
• CP N920AUCU4EQC6
• CP N920AUCU4EQC6
• CSC N920AATT4EQC6
  
  

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Updates N920AUCS4CQB2 February 2017 Security Patch

AT&T has just released an update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A). The latter will move the device current Android Marshmallow OS to build version N920AUCS4CQB2. Just like the previous updates that bears the monthly Android security patches, so this one also carry the February 1, 2017 Android security patch level.

Here goes the details;

What's New: Android Security Patch Updates - February 2017

Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920A

Model number: SM-N920A

Android version: 6.0.1

Android security patch level: February 1, 2017

Baseband version: N920AUCS4CQB2

Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126

Build number: MMB29K.N920AUCS4CQB2


However, even though it's only brings the new security pacthes, but the update files size weighs at hefty 167 MB.  So probably there might be some minor bug-fixes and other enhancements hitting on the device system.

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AT&T Galaxy Note5 Update version N920AUCS4CQA1, January 2017 Security Patch

AT&T Galaxy Note5 receives an OTA update to build version N920AUCS4CQA1. The update will apply the new Android security patches and has moved its level from December 1, 2016 to January 1, 2017. Though it isn't the much awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update yet and it's still stayed in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, but it is just a minor OTA update weighing at just 57.1MB in size. So it couldn't bother anyone to take the update at the very least.

Here goes the technical details of the said update:

What’s new: January 2017 Android Security Updates

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4CQA1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.N920AUCS4CQA1

Previous version: December Android Security Updates

• Android version:6.0.1
• Android security patch level:December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4CPL1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.N920AUCS4CPL1

The roll out starts on February 08,  2017 and the deployments could take at approximately 15 days or until it completely covered all AT&T Galaxy Note5 devices.

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Updates to N920AUCS4CPL1, No Nougat Yet, It's December Security Patches

AT&T has just released an OTA update on Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A), bumping the Android OS version to N920AUCS4CPL1 previous build N920AUCS4CPK1.
The update is still in recent Android Marshmallow OS and not the much awaited Android Nougat updates. It is the same update the device has been receiving from the past couple of months to which brings out the monthly Android security patches. So this time around this labeled update version N920AUCS4CPL1 will move the Android security patch level to December 1, 2016.

Here are the technical details:

What's new: December Android Security Updates

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: December 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4CPL1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.N920AUCS4CPL1

Previous version: 

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level:  November 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4CPK1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K.N920AUCS4CPK1

In addition, the update file size just  weights at 17.4MB, it is way too small if ever we might expect that it has something more along with it. There could be none, but only applies the new security patches. The roll out starts on January 16,  2016 and the deployments  will run for at-least around 10 to 15 days.

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 November Android security updates N920AUCS4CPK1

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 has gotten another monthly security update that bumps its current Android OS to build version to N920AUCS4CPK1. The update is still in Android Marshmallow base, and not the much awaited Nougat update yet. It'll just brings the November package of Android device security patches and nothing more. Who knows that this might be the preparation for the upcoming Nougat update to which were already seen around the corner, and are now still in intensive testing processes.

Here are the details of the build version itself:

Update version N920AUCS4CPK1

What’s New: 

• November Android Device Security Updates

Technical details:

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level:  November 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920AUCS4CPK1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K. N920AUCS4CPK1

In addition to this, the November Android security updates contains 60 security patches provided by Google and 14 patches for Samsung vulnerabilities.

This is just a small update that weighs at 22 MB to download via Over-The-Air. The deployment starts on November 29,  2016 and will end up later for around 2 weeks time period.

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Receive October Android Security OTA Update N920AUCS3CPJ1

AT&T is sending out the new Android Security update for the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A). The latter will update the device to build version N920AUCS3CPJ1 from the previous version N920AUCU3CPHA.  However, it is just a minor OTA update but it brings the October Security Patches as part of the monthly maintainance  to the recently found Android vulnerabilities. It is quite not so interesting update at all as it does not bring any new features, but it plays some vital part to secure the device and user's personal data.

What's new:  Android device security updates

Technical details:

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Security patch level: October 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920AUCS3CPJ1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126
• Build number: MMB29K. N920AUCS3CPJ1

The update weighs at 24 MB to download via Over-The-Air. The release begins on October 26, 2016, and might run into several days until all AT&T Galaxy Note 5 devices receives the said October Android Security update.

Here are the steps on how you’ll update your Galaxy Note 5 via Over-The-Air.  

1. From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.
2. Tap the Settings (gear icon).
3. Tap the System tab.
4. Tap About device.
5. Tap Software update.
6. Tap Check for updates.
7. Tap the Install button, then OK.
8. Wait until the phone completely reboot before touching it. It may reboot (turn on and off) multiple times as the update might still at its finalization stage.

However, if somehow the update isn’t available yet, you should also consider that the released usually take in stages and may also take into several days before it arrive in some areas. So you may have to wait and keep on checking until you'll see the update.

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Receive Wi-Fi Calling, Advance Messaging, and September Security Patch Update N920AUCU3CPHA

AT&T has started rolling out the September Security patch update dubbed as build version N920AUCU3CPHA. This update is part of the monthly Android device security maintenance, to which to be release once in every month.  This update will also enables the Wi-Fi Calling, Advance Messaging support for the device. There might also some several bug-fixes and system improvements that weren't mentioned in the released notes hence the update's file size is a hefty 431MB compared to the previous released build version N920AUCS3BPH4 last month to which only weighs at 33.5 MB.

So those who got AT&T's Galaxy Note 5 in hand, you folks might the update in your device right now.

What's new:

• Wi-Fi Calling – enables voice calling and text messaging over Wi-Fi networks
• Advanced Messaging - enables AT&T Advanced Messaging services
• Android device security updates

Technical details:

• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android Security Patch Level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband Version: N920AUCU3CPHA
• Kernel Version: 3.10.61-8961126 dpi@SWHD2403 #1 Fri Aug 26 14:43:25 KST 2016
• Build Number: MMB29K. N920AUCU3CPHA

You may check the update manually if you haven’t received the notification message yet.  Your phone must be on current build version MMB29K. N920AUCS3BPH4 to get the update straight into your device. While those phone running on the previous released build like MMB29K. N920AUCS2BPG1, you folks might repeat the update process until your receive the build version MMB29K. N920AUCU3CPHA.

Just do the following simple steps and you’ll update your Galaxy Note 5 in no time.

1. From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.
2. Tap the Settings (gear icon).
3. Tap the System tab.
4. Tap About device.
5. Tap Software update.
6. Tap Check for updates.
7. Tap the Install button, then OK.
8. Wait until the phone completely reboot before touching it. It may reboot (turn on and off) multiple times as the update might still at its finalization stage.

However, if somehow the update isn’t available yet, you should also consider that the released usually take in stages and may also take days before it arrives in some areas. So you may have to wait and keep on checking until you get the update.

Source: AT&T Note 5 support page [doc]

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 August Security Patch Update N920AUCS3BPH4

AT&T Galaxy Note 5  has started getting the August Security patch update.  It's just a small OTA update and nothing any major changes, but it carries the new Google and Samsung security patches for both Android and Samsung vulnerabilities.  It comes as build version N920AUCS3BPH4 and weighs at just around 33.5 MB in size. Like I said it's one of the smallest OTA update I ever seen.

What's New:
- Android device security updates

Release build version:

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android Security Patch Level (SPL): August 1, 2016
• Baseband Version: N920AUCS3BPH4
• Kernel Version: 3.10.61-7563702 dpi@SWDD6919 #1 Wed Aug 10 12:41:02 KST 2016
• Build Number: MMB29K. N920AUCS3BPH4

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Galaxy Note 5 July Security Patch, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, International Updates (07-31-2016 Roundup)

All among the Galaxy Note 5 variants have been receiving an update for the whole month of July.  Many have asked, why there are so many updates that seems it is all the same Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS and  it doesn't  give as much nor any changes at all.  Well, thus updates are not actually similar, it is basically the monthly security patch update for Galaxy Note 5  devices that are technically the fixes to the recently found Android vulnerabilities.

There forward, Google and Samsung will release the maintenance security packaged once in every month.  So each update plays very important role as it deals about the safety of the user's data stored in device that might be easily exploited in no time.  But according to Android security bulletin, there are no any  reports that the said Android vulnerabilities have been exploited already. So those updates are just the extra-precautionary measures if there is an exploitation attempts happens.

So those who already receive the update from July 1 to July 31, but might still continues until the 2nd week of August, this updates are the security patches for the month of July. You might already notice that there is this thing that says, "Android Security patch level: July 1, 2016" in your phone's system info.  Below is the list of each Galaxy Note 5 specific devices across the world.

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AT&T Galaxy Note5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update N920AUCU2BPE6

AT&T's Galaxy Note 5 has  finally receives the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update. Today, AT&T  has started pushing out the OTA update dubbed as build version N920AUCU2BPE6, to which carries the said Android Marshmallow upgrade.  Noting that AT&T had been releasing the beta Marshmallow a while back thru its beta program invitations participants.  But those who did not participate the program that are still waiting for tentative and final Android 6.0 Marshmallow build, this is it.

Along with the Marshmallow goodies, it also brings  the Video Calling support. The rest are general bug fixes, a security update, system improvements,  enhanced permission controls, a slightly revamped user interface and more.

Here are technical details of  the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update build N920AUCU2BPE6:

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Baseband version: N920AUCU2BPE6
• Android Security patch level: July 1, 2016
• Kernel Version: 3.10.61-7563702 dpi@SWDD6814 #1 Thu May 19 19:01:41 KST 2016
• Build Number: MMB29K.N920AUCU2BPE6

Software update includes

• Android OS 6.0 (Marshmallow)
• AT&T Video Call
• General fixes and enhancements

The update is rolled out and available via Over-The-Air OTA only and weighs at around 1370 MB in size. So you may simply do the following steps below if you want to check the update manually.

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 OTA Update N920AUCU2AOJ1, Adds Gear VR and Android for Work support

AT&T has just send out an update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A). The update will come as build number N920AUCU2AOJ1, to which the latter brings an additional support for the Gear virtual reality features and the Android for Work. The update is also added with some enhancements for the Samsung keyboard, and an updated security enhancements. While the rest are general bug fixes and improvements to the device performance.

In addition, this update is still base in Android 5.1.1 and the 3rd OTA update ever rolled out on AT&T's Galaxy Note 5.  But, the Android 6.0 Marshmallow might also follow  next month, as Samsung itself already confirmed that this device will also get an Android M treatment.

Technical details of the update build N920AUCU2AOJ1

• Device: AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 5
• Model number: SM-N920T
• Android version: 5.1.1
• Baseband version: N920AUCU2AOJ1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5921265
• Build number: LMY47X.N920AUCU2AOJ1
• AP: N920AUCU2AOJ1
• CP: N920AUCU2AOJ1
• CSC: N920AATT2AOJ1

Features/Enhancements:

• Support for additional Gear VR features
• Support for Android for Work (AfW)
• Enhanced support for the Samsung keyboard accessory
• Updated Samsung Knox to version 2.5.1
• Other general fixes

This update is available via either Firmware Over the Air (OTA) , and the size of the download will be roughly 119MB. The released may take in stages so not everybody will be able to get the update at the same time. So better check the update manually if you haven't received the update's notification message yet. Just hit on your device Settings > About device > Software updates > Check for updates.

How to Update your Galaxy Note 5 via Over The Air (OTA Update)

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a Wi-Fi network to ease your burden on high data charges.

• From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.
• Tap the Settings (gear icon).
• Tap the System tab.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.
• Tap Check for updates.
• Tap the Install button, then OK.

If the update is available, it will just prompt you the update’s technical details including on how to download and install it. If somehow the update isn’t available yet, it will also tells you that that your device software is up to date. However, even if the update is already rolled out and you’ve already knew that it is officially released in your country and or network provider, you should always consider that the delivery of the update usually takes place into stages and may also take days before it arrives on some areas. So you may have to wait and keep on checking until you see the update.

Source: AT&T Galaxy Note 5  support page

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 OTA Update to N920AUCU2AOI6, Brings Samsung Pay and Security Improvements

If you are rocking AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A),  you may have just received and or going to receive the update's notification message.  This new update will bump the build number to N920AUCU2AOI6 from the previously released  build N920AUCU2AOH5. According to AT&T's announcement, the update  mainly brings an  enhanced performance and device improvements but rather than bringing the Samsung Pay update, to which the said mobile payments is about to launch in the United States.

The official OTA release will ask you to install the update's file size at around 28MB.  It just too small, but an important update as AT&T and Samsung were adding some few adjustments to the Samsung Pay's components, like bringing the new security patch, and back end stuff to integrate and fully protect everyone's payment info.

The Samsung Pay will officially launch on Septemeber 28, so everyone must take the OTA update to build N920AUCU2AOI6.

Here are details of  the N920AUCU1AOI6 update:

• Android version: 5.1.1
• Baseband version: N920AUCU2AOI6
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5554916
• Build number: LMY47X.N920AUCU2AOI6
• File size: 28MB

Software update includes

• Samsung Pay
• Enhanced performance and other device improvements

The update is rolled out and available via Over-The-Air OTA only. So you may simply do the following steps below if you want to check the update manually.

1. From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.
2. Tap the Settings (gear icon).
3. Tap the System tab.
4. Tap About device.
5. Tap Software update.
6. Tap Check for updates.
7. Tap the Install button, then OK.
8. Wait until the phone completely reboot before touching it. It may reboot (turn on and off) multiple times as the update might still at its finalization stage.

However, if somehow the update isn’t available yet, you should also consider that the released usually take in stages and may also take days before it arrives in some areas. So you may have to wait and keep on checking until you get the update.

Source: AT&T Note 5 support page [doc]

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 OTA Update to Build N920AUCU1AOH5, Bringing Device Security Improvements

AT&t has started pushing an update on Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N910A) to which bumping the build to N920AUCU1AOH5. The latter is the first OTA update to which still base in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS. The N920AUCU1AOH5 update was built to mainly brings the "Device Security Improvements," according to AT&T's addressed changelog details. Furthermore, the initial changelog did not mentioned any further details but it might also have some other few enhancements and new improvements along with it.

Here is the summarization of the N920AUCU1AOH5 update:

• Android version: 5.1.1
• Baseband version: N920AUCU1AOH5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-5554916
• Build number: LMY47X.N920AUCU1AOH5
• Update includes "Device security improvements"
• File size: 84MB

The update file size is pretty small and just weighs at 84 MB, and it's rolling out via Over-The-Air OTA update only. So better check the update if you haven't  received any software update notification yet from AT&T.  The N920AUCU1AOH5 is an update to the initial release build N920AUCU1AOGG, the factory-shipped firmware.

How to update Galaxy Note 5 via Over The Air (OTA Update)

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a Wi-Fi network to ease your burden on high data charges.

• From the device Home screen, simply tap Apps.
• Tap the Settings (gear icon).
• Tap the System tab.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.
• Tap Check for updates.
• Tap the Install button, then OK.

Wait until the phone completely reboot before touching it. It may reboot (turn on and off) multiple times as the update might still at its finalization stage.
If the update is available, it will just prompt you the update’s technical details including on how to download and install it. If somehow the update isn’t available yet, it will also tell you that that your device software is up to date. However, even if the update is already rolled out and you’ve already knew that it is officially released in your country and or network provider, you should also consider that the released usually take in stages and may also take days before it arrives on some areas. So you may have to wait and keep on checking until you get the update.

Source: AT&T Note 5 support page [doc]

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AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Initial Firmware Build N920AUCU1AOGG

If you might want to find out the initial Android OS running onAT&T Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A), then you should learn that the device is running at the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and dubbed with firmware build N920AUCU1AOGG.  The N920AUCU1AOGG is the initially released default firmware during the latter's market launch.

According to reports, the Galaxy Note 5 from AT&T is equipped with KNOX enterprise which prevents root and any further customization. Doing so the device won’t boot up and it will shut down the phone completely. This also the same thing being applied to the Verizon Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V). While those other Galaxy Note 5 handsets, such as T-Mobile and Sprint and unlocked variants do not include this feature. The Root access would simply disable the Samsung Pay application.

How to manually check the software info on AT&T Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A)

To manually check the firmware build details of your device just simply touch on Apps >Settings > then touch About device under the System tab. Lastly, touch the Software Info to view the installed Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build number, and among other system information. Following is the technical details of the software information that was found on AT&T Galaxy Note5 with a model number of SM-N920A.

Technical details of the build N920AUCU1AOGG:

About device:

Device name: Galaxy Note 5 Model number: SM-N920A

Software info:

Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: N920AUCU1AOGG Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: LMY47X.N920AUCU1AOGG

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 has been shipped in the American shores on August 21st, 2015,  here's a quick look at the official specs for the device.

	Galaxy Note 5
Processor	64-bit, octa-core Exynos 7420
RAM	4 GB (LPDDR4)
Storage	32 GB, 64 GB UFS 2.0 (non-expandable)
Display	5.7-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD
Primary Camera	16 MP, f/1.9, OIS, phase detection autofocus, 4K video, slow motion video
Secondary Camera	5 MP, f/.19
Battery	3,000 mAh, non-removable
Charging	USB 2.0, fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Powermat wireless charging, fast wireless charging
Special Features	S-Pen
Dimensions	153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm, 171g
Colors	Black sapphire, white pearl, gold platinum
Operating System	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, TouchWiz

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