Samsung started seeding the latest update Samsung Galaxy S6 model no SM-G920I. The update brings the Android Security Patch level to January 2018. You can now wait for the OTA update to hit your phone anytime soon. This update will add the software version to G920IDVS3FRAF/G920IDVS3FRAI and based on Android 7.0 Nougat.
Talking about the device specs, Samsung Galaxy S6 was launched in March 2015 which comes with 5.1-inches display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. The smartphone is powered by Exynos 7420 processor coupled with 3GB RAM model. The phone packs 32/64/128 GB internal memory which has no expandable storage support. The main selling point of Samsung Galaxy S6 is the camera which comes with 16 MP Camera setup and 5MP front shooting camera. Samsung Galaxy S6 runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box with a non-removable battery of 2550 mAh power.
The update is sent via OTA in a phase-wise manner. To receive this update via OTA, your phone must be running Stock Firmware with latest OS. If it is rooted then you have to update to build number G920IDVS3FRAF/G920IDVS3FRAI manually on your phone. Here is the simple instructions to check for the OTA update:
How to Update Software on Galaxy S6 manually?
Go to Settings –> About Phone –> Software update.
By following the above method you can easily find if you have any latest update on your phone. You can tap the option titled “Download Updates Manually”. If the update is not available, then make sure your device is not rooted or installed any modified firmware.
Before proceeding to download, make sure your phone has enough battery backup with at least 50% battery. Also, check if you have enough storage to download and install the latest update on Galaxy S6 SM-G920I. We suggest you to choose a Wi-Fi or a 4G connection to download it. Also, don’t forget to take the data backup to avoid any problem in case things go wrong. After following the procedure mentioned above, you can now start downloading January 2018 Security Patch for Galaxy S6. As this update is based on Android 7.0 Nougat, it wouldn’t take a lot of time to download and install.
Check out this link to see if your phone will support Android 8.0 Oreo.
Samsung announced the list of Samsung devices updating to Android 8.0 Oreo.
If your phone model is not on the official device list, then you need not worry! Here is the list of Supported device to receive Lineage OS 15 based on Android Oreo.
You can also install Lineage OS 14.1 on Galaxy S6 by following the steps given here.
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Steps to Install G920IDVS3FRAF/G920IDVS3FRAI January 2018 Security Patch for Galaxy S6 manually:
Still not received the update, then don’t worry. The update is available to download and install using latest ODIN Software. Here we will share the full download link and guide to install G920IDVS3FRAF/G920IDVS3FRAI January 2018 Security Patch for Galaxy S6.
Remember, Below guide is to update full OTA firmware file on Galaxy S6.
Download Firmware
Click Here to Download – G920IDVS3FRAF
Click Here to Download – G920IDVS3FRAI
How to update via ODIN Software
Here we have shared the full firmware download link with ODIN drivers and software to install G920IDVS3FRAF/G920IDVS3FRAI January 2018 Security Patch for Galaxy S6. To install the firmware, you must first download the required software and drivers on your PC.
REQUIRED ODIN AND DRIVERS:
- You must install Samsung Kies Software
- You also need to install Samsung USB Drivers
- Click to Download ODIN Software
PRE-REQUISITE :
- Download the required firmware and drivers.
- Your device must have 50% – 70% Battery.
- You need PC or Laptop to install this firmware.
- Take a Full Backup on your phone before Installing any new firmware. So make sure you have data’s in case if something Wrong (This Process won’t lose your data).
- You need to Enter Samsung Download Mode.
- Make sure you have followed the steps properly. Don’t Skip and Read! – We are not responsible for any damage.
Guide to Flash Firmware Using ODIN
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I hope you followed the above full guide link to install G920IDVS3FRAF/G920IDVS3FRAI January 2018 Security Patch for Galaxy S6 manually. If any queries or feedback, please write a comment to us.