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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Australia Galaxy Note 5 October Android security update N920IDVU3BPJ3

We've seen an update hitting on Australia's Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920I). The said update is bundled with October Android security patches to which came out as build version N920IDVU3BPJ3, an update to previous released build N920IDVU2BPG3. The Android security update is just a small Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) update and oftentimes it does not bring any noticeable changes nor any new features. This update includes all of the security patches as well as some other minor bugfixes to the device.

What’s  in the update version N920IDVU3BPJ3?

• October Android Security Updates
• Other global bug fixes, stability and performance improvements

Technical details :

Android version:	6.0.1
Android security patch level:	1 October 2016
Baseband version:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
Kernel version:	3.10.61-8848699 dpi@SWHD4003 #1 Wed Oct 19 2016
Build number:	MMB29M. N920IDVU3BPJ3
AP:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
CP:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
CSC:	N920IDVU3BPJ3
IMEI-SV:	06

This update is rolling out via Over-The-Air and or through Samsung Kies/ Samsung Smart Switch for PC. This is the 4th Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update landed on Australian Galaxy Note 5 users alone. The previous version was released way back in August and posses the Android security patch level of 1 August 2016, while this update bumped up to 1 October 2016. As you may notice there is a month gap between the two, as the September Android security update was missing. But considering that the October security patches has been applied, so it already covers both the month of September and October security patches.
Previous version:

Android version:	6.0.1
Android security patch level:	1 August 2016
Baseband version:	N920IDVU2BPG3
Kernel version:	3.10.61-8848699 dpi@SWHD4003 #1 Thu Jul 28 2016
Build number:	MMB29K.N920IDVU2BPG3
AP:	N920IDVU2BPG3
CP:	N920IDVU2BPG3
CSC:	N920IVAU2BPG3
IMEI-SV:	06

The Android security patches is somewhat technical but all of the details the October Android security update were described at Android Security Bulletin. (https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html)

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Sprint Galaxy Note5 October Android Security Patch Update N920PVPS3BPJ2

Sprint Galaxy Note5 (SM-N920P) hast yet receive the monthly Android security maintenance update.  The update will bump up the device current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS version to N920PVPS3BPJ2 from its previous version N920PVPU2BPH9. This is just a small Over-The-Air OTA update to which brings the October Android security patches.  The October security packaged contains 68 Google patches and 7 Samsung patches, according to Samsung Mobile Security bulletin.

In addition, the Android 7.0 Nougat update for Galaxy Note 5 is fast approaching very soon. In fact, the Android Nougat beta program is now available for the some select Galaxy S6 and S6 edge models. There is no doubt that our precious Galaxy Note 5 will eventually get the Android Nougat  update  any time soon. So those owns the Sprint Galaxy Note5 must update to the latest firmware as possible.

Here are the technical details about the update:

Update version N920PVPS3BPJ2

What’s New: 

• Android Device Security Updates

Technical details:

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Security patch level: October 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920PVPS3BPJ2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-9010628
• Build number: MMB29K. N920PVPS3BPJ2

This update is rolling out via Over-The-Air and it weighs at approximately 100 MB in file size to download.

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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 Update N920VVRS3BPI1, Bringing September Security Patch

Verizon Galaxy Note 5 has receive an OTA update that bumped up its Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS to build version N920VVRS3BPI1. The said update brings the September security patches, bug fixes, and other system enhancements.

The released is still part of the monthly security maintenance to which provided by Samsung and Google. The September Security packaged is consists of approximately 65 Google security patches and provides 9  Samsung vulnerabilities and exposures. But even though the security update comes in every while, there is no any exploitation nor abuse of the said Android vulnerabilities being reported from active users by far, according to Android Security Bulletin.

Changelog details of the update build N920VVRS3BPI1

Features and or Enhancements

• September Security Patch
• Resolved known issues
• Performance enhancements

Technical details:

• Device:  Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5
• Model number: SM-N920V
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android Security Patch Level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920VVRS3BPI1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.N920VVRS3BPI1

So those who got the Verizon Galaxy Note 5 at hand and did not receive the notification message yet, you folks might check the update manually. It is much better to update your precious Galaxy Note 5 from time to time. In this way, it makes your device a lot better secure.

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

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

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a strong Wi-Fi network to avoid high data charges. Ensure that your device battery is fully charged before performing the software update.

From the device Home screen, simply touch Apps.
Touch the Settings (gear icon).
Touch the System tab.
Touch About device.
Touch Software update.
Touch Check for updates. It will then prompts you to the new software update.
Lastly, touch the Install button, then OK.

Source: Verizon Galaxy Note 5 [support page]

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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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Sprint Galaxy Note 5 OTA August and September Security Update N920PVPU2BPH9

Sprint Galaxy Note 5 receives the Android security patch update that covers both August and September month fixe. The security patch update is supposed to be rolled out once in every month but the August security patch haven't been released last month while the previous released is way back in July. Aside from the security patch, it also adds up some sort of improvements to the WiFi Calling Client, according to Sprint. The said update will bump the Android Marshmallow firmware  build version to N920PVPU2BPH9.

Features/Enhancements: 

• August and September Android/Samsung Security Patches
• Updated WiFi Calling Client

Technical Details:

• Device name Galaxy Note 5 (Sprint U.S.A.)
• Model number: SM-N920P
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920PVPU2BPH9
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-8463602
• Build number: MMB29K.N920PVPU2BPH9

The update is release in stages beginning September 14 until September 20, 2016 to completely arrive on all Sprint Galaxy Note 5 users.

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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 Update N920VVRU2BPG5 Adds Advanced Calling and new Galaxy features

If you're Galaxy Note 5 is from Verizon then you might have also received an update today. The update is said to which will now enables the Advanced Calling support, and also brings the new Galaxy features that will also support the Barcode Beaming, and a new ways  for images and file sharing. However, the update removed the Amazon Music app, but the said app can be installed manually by the user itself thru Google Play store.

Changelog details:

Features and or Enhancements

• Advanced Calling
• New Galaxy features:  Barcode Beaming, share images and files.
• Removed Amazon Music

Technical details:

• Device:  Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5
• Model number: SM-N920V
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Baseband version: N920VVRU2BPG5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: MMB29K.N920VVRU2BPG5

This update is being held available via Over-The-Air OTA update and through Verizon’s Software Upgrade Assistant.

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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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T-Mobile Galaxy Note5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build N920TUVU2DPD1

T-Mobile has just started the released of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Samsung Galaxy Note5 (SM-N920T) devices. The said update comes with software build version N920TUVU2DPD1 and it is now live via Over-The-Air (OTA) update as we speak. The Android M brings a much more improved User Interface (UI), and several featured enhancements. Aside from the Marshmallow goodies the update is also equipped with the newest security patches.

In addition, though the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow brought the same features across to all other US variants of Galaxy Note 5, but there is a little differences happened on T-Mobile's update. On  T-Mobile' update they have deleted the Facebook messenger, Instagram,  Whatsup functions for some reason. Furthermore, there might be some other downsides found during its testing period that may have caused the delayed for a quite bit longer than expected.

Here are the technical details:

Features/Enhancements: 

• OS Upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
• Deleted the following functions: Facebook messenger, Instagram,  Whatsup
• UI improvements
• Security update

Technical Details:

• Device name Galaxy Note5 (T-Mobile U.S.A.)
• Model number: SM-N920T
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: April 02, 2016
• Baseband version: N920TUVU2DPD1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7652062
  dpi@SWHD7413 #1
  Fri Apr 13:25:05 2016
• Build number: MMB29K.N920TUVU2DPD1
• Date released 04/18/2016

The N920TUVU2DPD1 6.0.1 update weighs at approximately 1367.14 MB in file size if you are going to update your device via Over-The-Air (OTA). While if you choose to update via Kies or Smart Switch for PC, it is roughly around 1890 MB.  The update were still  in phased release and it may take several days before it completely distributed to all T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 devices.

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Telus, Bell, Canada Galaxy Note5 Receives Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Updates to build N920W8VLU2BPC5

Canadian owners of the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920W8) has started receiving the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update, Today, following Bell's announcement the said Android Marshmallow upgrade dubbed with software version N920W8VLU2BPC5 or MMB29K.N920W8VLU2BPC5 roll out begins via Over-The-Air OTA) update. This is not only happening on Bell's Galaxy Note5 but likewise to Telus as well, to which also pushed the same update.  While the rest of all major Canadian carriers such as Rogers may follow not too long enough but very soon.

Here are the technical details of the said Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build N920W8VLU2BPC5:

• Device: Canada version of the Samsung Galaxy Note5
• Model number: SM-N920W8
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Baseband version: N920W8VLU2BPC5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7569018
  dpi@SWHD4406 #1
  Fri Mar 18 20:22:31 2016
• Build number:
• Android security patch level: April 1, 2016
• AP: N920W8VLU2BPC5
• CSC: N920W8OYA2BPC5
• CP: N920W8VLU2BPC5

Features/Enhancements:

• OS upgrade to 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
• New app icons and folder designs.
• A new search bar lets you quickly search for apps.

This update weighs at approximately 1277.89MB in file size to download via Over-The-Air.  It is also being held available via Samsung Smart Switch for PC. This update is released to Telus, Bell, Koodo, Videotron, Sasktel, Eastlink, Virgin-mobile. Whilst the rest of Canadian carriers like Rogers, including the factory unlocked version Galaxy Note5 SM-N920W8 might be delayed for a while.

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Sprint Galaxy Note5 Gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OTA Update, Release build N920PVPU2BPC3

Sprint has also released the official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Galaxy Note5 (SM-N920P to which came out as release build N920PVPU2BPC3.   It is now live via Over-The-Air as we speak and weighs the download file size  at 1362.41MB. Along with the  Marshmallow OS upgrade is the most recent Google and Android security patch updated to which also bumps up its level  to March 1, 2016. The roll out will be in phases and starts on March 24, 2016 until April 8, 2016, according to Sprint. Below are the technical details along with screenshots from the said Sprint Galaxy Note5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OTA Update.

Technical details of the first official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update:

• Device:  Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5
• Model number: SM-N920P
• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: March 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920PVPU2BPC3
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-7231607
  dpi@SWHD4406 #1
  Fri Mar 4 11:24:54 KST 2016
• Build number: MMB29K.N920PVPU2BPC3
• AP: N920PVPU2BPC3
• CP: N920PVPU2BPC3
• CSC: N920PSPR2BPC3

Changelog details:

Features and or Enhancements

• OS upgrade to 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 has been applied
• New enhanced users interface and a lot more.

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Verizon Galaxy Note5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update, 1st Released build N920VVRU2BPB2

Verizon has unleash the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Samsung Galaxy Note5 (SM-N920V).  The latter is also the first major carrier that had just brings the Android M in the US alone.  The first build dubbed with build number N920VVRU2BPB2 is hitting Over-The-Air (OTA)  beginning March 4, 2016.   Along with the said Marshmallow update is the latest security patches and also provides the Wi-Fi Calling for HD Voice support and improvements to the Live Broadcast .

Technical details:

• Device:  Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5
• Model number: SM-N920V
• Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2016
• Baseband version: N920VVRU2BPB2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
  dpi@SWHE9608 #1
  Sat Feb 13 13:29:24 KST 2016
• Build number: MMB29K.N920VVRU2BPB2
• AP: N920VVRU2BPB2
• CP: N920VVRU2BPB2
• CSC: N920VVZW2BPB2

Changes details:

Features and or Enhancements

• OS upgrade to 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 savin mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
• New app icons and folder designs.
• A new search bar lets you quickly search for apps.

This update is being held available via Over-The-Air OTA update and through Verizon’s Software Upgrade Assistant.

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

The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a strong Wi-Fi network to avoid high data charges. Ensure that your device battery is fully charged before performing the software update.

From the device Home screen, simply touch Apps.
Touch the Settings (gear icon).
Touch the System tab.
Touch About device.
Touch Software update.
Touch Check for updates. It will then prompts you to the new software update.
Lastly, touch the Install button, then OK.

Support pages: [1][2]

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