Android 7.0 Nougat Updates on Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I Released in Australia, version N920IDVU3CQD3

The Android 7.0 Nougat update for Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I variants has finally begun.  The said Nougat update is now available for those who owned the factory unlocked and Vodafone Galaxy Note 5 in Australia.  While other carriers such as Telstra and Optus might as well follow soon.

However, for New Zealand and Singapore Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I  owners, you folks might still hold on for a little while.  There hasn't any signs of the Android 7.0 Nougat movements from Samsung's software update center in the said region as of this moment.

Anyways, the first Android Nougat update comes in build version N920IDVU3CQD3. It is a similar build heading in both unbranded and carrier branded Galaxy Note 5 in Australia. Along with all the Nougat goodies, this version also includes the March 1, 2017 Android security patch level.


Here are the details:

• Device name: Galaxy Note 5
• Model number: SM-N920I
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android Security patch level: March 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920IDVU3CQD2
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
• Build number: NRD90M.N920IDVU3CQD3
• AP: N920IDVU3CQD3
• CP: N920IDVU3CQD2
• CSC: N920IXSA3CQD3

Android 7.0 Nougat Features:

• Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
• Provides new UX and various performance modes
• Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
• Improved usability of the Multi-window
• Improved setting menu and Always On Display
• Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

The update is seeding via Over-The-Air. Once the device received the update, the OS version will bumped to Android 7.0 Nougat version NRD90M.N920IDVU3CQD3 from the previous Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow version MMB29K.N920IDVS3BQA3.

Make sure to manually check the update by going to the device settings. From Home screen, Apps > Settings > Software info> Software updates > Check for Updates.

How to Update Galaxy Note 5 to Android 7.0 Nougat via Over-The-Air:

Make sure your phone’s battery is fully re-charged before starting the software update. This is a must and very important part to get rid of some issues if ever the software update being interrupted due to a power failure.
From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About device > Software updates > Check for Updates.
If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.
The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
You’ve successfully updated your Galaxy Note 5 OS to Android 7.0 Nougat.

[Thank’s to William]

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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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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 receiving May 2017 security update version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1

Following  the May 1, 2017 Android security update on T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5, Verizon is now pushing an OTA update dubbed as version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1 for their Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V) variants. This update primarily brings the May 1, 2017 Android Security Patch Level to the earlier Android 7.0 Nougat update version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQD1.

Here are the details: 

• Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920V (Verizon)
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android Security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920VVRS3CQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQE1
• AP: N920VVRS3CQE1
• CP: N920VVRS3CQE1
• CSC: N920VZWS3CQE1

What new: The current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

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T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 Nougat Updates to N920TUVU4EQE1, Brings May 2017 Security and Fixes to Intermittent Call Failure

T-Mobile is sending out another round of Android 7.0 Nougat update on the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T). This new update will move the Note 5 recent Nougat OS to version N920TUVU4EQE1 from the last month Android 7.0 Nougat update version N920TUVU4EQC6. According to T-Mobile, this update applies the May 1, 2017 Android security patch level, and brings fixes to Intermittent Call Failure that have been found in earlier released.

In addition, this update is also rolled out  and available for those T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 owners who still currently runs in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS version N920TUVU4DQC2.

Here are the details:

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920T Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920TUVU4EQE1

What's New:

• May 2017 Android Security Updates
• Intermittent call failure fix
• Updated GMS application
• Android 7.0 Nougat for users still on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow version N920TUVU4DQC2

The Technical details:

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920TUVU4EQE1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.N920TUVU4EQE1
• AP: N920TUVU4EQE1
• CP: N920TUVU4EQE1
• CSC: N920TTMB4EQE1

The N920TUVU4EQE1 update clocks at 209.56MB in file size and its being held available via Over-The-Air OTA and or thru Samsung Smart Switch.

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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Bumped-up to N920VVRS3CQD1 with April 2017 Security Patches

The Verizon Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V) has just received its Android 7.0 Nougat update last month. Yet Verizon is sending out another round of the said Nougat update this month. The update will moved the devices recent Nougat OS to version NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQD1 from NRD90M.N920VVRU3CQB9.

The update apparently brings the latest Android security patches of which contains the April 1, 2017 Android security patch level.


Here are the details: 

• Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920V (Verizon)
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android Security patch level: April 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920VVRS3CQD1
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: NRD90M.N920VVRS3CQD1
• CP: N920VVRS3CQD1
• CP: N920VVRS3CQD1
• CSC: N920VZWS3CQD1

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T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 Android 7.0 Nougat Updates N920TUVU4EQC6 Now Available

For those who owns a T-Mobile Galaxy Note5 (SM-N920T) you folks can now take a deep breath as the Android 7.0 Nougat update is finally here.

Earlier this month, Galaxy Note 5 owners on AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon has started receiving their Android 7.0 updates, while those on T-Mobile have been patiently waiting and lurking around to get their Nougat update too.  Well fellas, the long wait is finally over.

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920T Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920TUVU4EQC6

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920TUVU4EQC6
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.N920TUVU4EQC6
• AP: N920TUVU4EQC6
• CP: N920TUVU4EQC6
• CSC: N920TTMB4EQC6

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Android 7.0 Nougat Updates N920W8VLU4CQC9 Hitting Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 in Canada

The Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 variant has finally arrived in Canada. Earlier, Telus Galaxy Note 5 users has already started receiving the said Android Nougat updates.  While those from Bell, Rogers, and among the rest of all Canadian carriers might also follow shortly.

The Android 7.0 Nougat update has bumped the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 OS version to N920W8VLU4CQC9. While it also moved the Android security patch level to March 1, 2017.

The details:

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920W8VLU4CQC9

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920W8VLU4CQC9
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10942903
• Build number: NRD90M.N920W8VLU4CQC9
• AP: N920W8VLU4CQC9
• CP: N920W8VLU4CQC9
• CSC: N920W8OYA4CQC9

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Verizon Galaxy Note 5 Android 7.0 Nougat OTA Update N920VVRU3CQB9 Now Available

Verizon has also started pushing the Android 7.0 Nougat updates on Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920V. Big red has just made an announcement that an OTA update dubbed as OS version NRD90M.N920VVRU3CQB9 has officially released and are now available for its Galaxy Note 5 users. Among all major US carriers, this rolls out has put Verizon at the 3rd spot to unleash the said Nougat on Galaxy Note 5, next to Sprint and AT&T.

The Android 7.0 Nougat brings some new features, including the Advanced S Pen, Battery management, split screen, updated keyboard, and a lot more.

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

• Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920V (Verizon)
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android Security patch level: March 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920VVRU3CQB9
• Kernel version: 3.10.61
• Build number: NRD90M.N920VVRU3CQB9
• Build date: Fri 17 Mar 2017
• CP N920VVRU3CQB9
• CP N920VVRU3CQB9
• CSC N920VVZW3CQB9

The rolling out might still in stages and it may take into several days before it reaches on some certain areas. You may check the update right now if you haven't received any notification messages yet.

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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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Galaxy Note 5 Dous SM-N9208 Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Now Available in Southeast Asia

The Galaxy Note 5 SM-N9208, the one that we called the Dous TD-LTE variant has started receiving the official Android 7.0 Nougat updates. The update is now being held available in the Philippines and Myanmar as we speak,  but the rolls out might completely covered through the rest of  the Southeast Asia region in just a matter of days.

The Galaxy Note 5 Dous SM-N9208 is now the 3rd among all  of the Note5 variants receives the Android 7.0 Nougat treatment, next to Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C, and the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G.

Anyways, the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N9208 Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade came out as build version N9208XXU3CQC6, and weighs at a hefty 1.2 GB in size.  Aside from the Android Nougat goodies, it also contains the March 1, 2017 Android security updates.

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N9208 Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N9208XXU3CQC6

What’s New in Android 7.0 Nougat:

• Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrade
• 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 Galaxy Note5
• Model number SM-N9208
• Android version 7.0 (Nougat)
• Baseband version N9208XXU3CQC2
• Kernel version 3.10.61-10837279
• Build number NRD90M.N9208XXU3CQC6
• Android security patch level March 1, 2017
• Build date Thu 9 Mar 2017
• CP N9208XXU3CQC6
• CP N9208XXU3CQC2
• CSC N9208OLB3CQC7
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Sprint Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920P Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Goes Live via OTA

Sprint Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920P official Android 7.0 Nougat updates has finally arrived.
The carrier has just released an update dubbed as version N920PVPU3DQC5, weighing at 1450.55 MB in size.
Even though Sprint did not make any official announcement yet at their support page at this moment, but it is now live and being rolled out via Over-The-Air OTA as we speak.

Anyways, here goes the details:

• Device: Galaxy Note5 SM-N920P
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
• Baseband version: N920PVPU3DQC5
• Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
• Build number: NRD90M.N920PVPU3DQC5

What’s New in Android 7.0 Nougat:

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

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Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Hitting Asian Region

As Samsung has begun the rolling out of the Android 7.0 Nougat updates on Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C last week. This time around, it has also started hitting on the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G variant. However, the released are initially available in the Asian region, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. While the Latin America and Caribbean regions will also follow anytime soon.

The Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G first official Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade came out as build version N920GDDU3CQC7, and weighs at a hefty 1.2 GB in size.  Aside from the Android Nougat goodies, it also contains the March 1, 2017 Android security updates.

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920GDDU3CQC7

What’s New in Android 7.0 Nougat:

• Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrade
• 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 Galaxy Note5
• Model number SM-N920G
• Android version 7.0 (Nougat)
• Baseband version N920GUBU3CQC2
• Kernel version 3.10.61-10863284
• Build number NRD90M.N920GDDU3CQC7
• Android security patch level March 1, 2017
• Build date Thu 16 Mar 2017
• CP N920GDDU3CQC7
• CP N920GUBU3CQC2
• CSC N920GODD3CQC7

How to Update the Galaxy Note 5 to Official Android 7.0 Nougat

Prepare the following recommendations before you update your device, to keep it safe as possible. There is a risk involved upon updating, so make sure to follow this steps before you proceed.

The following  process will not work on a modified device. If you have a rooted and modified Galaxy Note5 SM-N920G.  You may grab the stock firmware N920GDDU3CQC7 itself, then unroot and restore back your Galaxy Note 5 to the official or factory default firmware.

1. Check the remaining power percentage of the battery, it should be at least 50% or higher before you take the update. If it is lower to the recommended level, the device must be recharged first. Insufficient battery power may cause a fatal error if and when the update failed to initiate.
2. Ensure that your device is connected to a strong WiFi connection. Some firmware update may take long enough to install and it will depend on how small or large the update file size is.
3. Check the remaining storage space of your device memory if it still enough and can still store the file size of the incoming update. You can easily determine the incoming update’s file size as it prompts you the exact details. The size may vary, some minor updates usually varies from 100MB to 200MB while major updates also usually varied from 500MB to 1000MB.
4. Ensure to create a backup of your stored data in the device memory. You can easily backup your Galaxy Note 5 data by using Smart Switch. This process is very important and it is highly recommended before taking an update. You should secure you data first beforehand. If ever something might go wrong during the update process, and you might encounter a failure, you will not lose your data. Some fatal errors while performing the software update usually forces you to perform the factory reset in recovery mode. Doing so, will bring the device back to its original factory default settings but it deletes your stored data as it technically wipes and cleans out the device memory cache.
5. Do not ever touch your phone if the updating process is already initiated. Just let the phone sit on top of your table and make sure it could not be interrupted on any part. You should not press any keys, nor turning the power off and or removing the battery. Do not disconnect the USB cable if you’re performing an update using a computer.
6. Make sure you Galaxy Note 5 has no root in it, and or running on any unofficial firmware. Keep in mind that a rooted and a modified phone will no longer receive any official firmware update from the dealer. Doing so, you will only receive the advisory message that says something like this;
   “The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.”

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 avoid 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 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.

Update your Galaxy Note 5 Using  Smart Switch for PC

This method is always handy on some part, especially if you have missed the update and you’re left behind to the update’s scheduled dates that usually only took place and runs in weeks. You can still easily update your Galaxy Note 5 using your PC or Mac. All you need is a USB cable and then the Smart Switch firmware update tool. Smart Switch is similar to the before Kies that have been used to older devices. Also, Smart Switch has the capability to back up and restore your data in just a few clicks away.

1. Download Smart Switch for PC and MAC computers version and then  install it on your computer.
2. Connect your Galaxy Note5 on your computer using the USB cable.
3. Run Smart Switch, then wait until it recognizes the connection of the device. If the update is available it will automatically prompt you to update your device.
4. Click on the Update button. Some other steps like on how to backup and restore your data is included in the instructions.

Again do not touch the phone like disconnecting the USB cable if the software update has started. You may need to wait much longer while updating via Smart Switch as your firmware is being served by Samsung itself. The Smart Switch firmware file is a much larger to the ones released via Over The Air but were still the same file.

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Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Official Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Rolling Out

The official Android 7.0 Nougat updates on Galaxy Note 5 has started rolling out in the Middle East. Owners of the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C variants are the lucky ones to have received the said upgrades on their devices. While the other variants such is in United States, Canada, and Australia might also follow soon.

Anyways, the first Nougat firmware came out as build version N920CXXU3CQC7, and weighs at 1.2 GB in size. Along with all the Android Nougat goodies it also carries the March 1, 2017 Android security updates.

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920CXXU3CQC7

What’s New:

• Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrade
• 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 Galaxy Note5
• Model number SM-N920C
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Baseband version N920CXXU3CQBB
• Kernel version 3.10.61-10809520
• Build number NRD90M.N920CXXU3CQC7
• Android security patch level March 1, 2017
• Build date Thu 9 Mar 2017
• CP N920CXXU3CQC7
• CP N920CXXU3CQBB
• CSC N920COJK3CQC1

This Nougat updates are hitting Turkey, United Arab Emirates,   Saudi Arabia, Israel,  and the rest of the Middle East countries. Whilst Europe, and Asian region might also follow very soon.

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