Today Verizon started seeding the latest Google Security Patch level for January 2018 on Galaxy S6. The update comes with software version G920VVRS4DRA1. Along with January 2018 Patch, the update also brings a couple of improvements and bug fixes along with January 2018 Security patch. The software is still based on Android 7.0 Nougat.
The update is currently rolling via OTA for users in Verizon carriers in USA. You must be on Stock Firmware to receive this official update. If you are rooted, then you are not eligible for upgrading to the latest OS via OTA.
In case if you have already received the update with build number G920VVRS4DRA1, then hit the download button to start the upgrade process. If not received, then check for the update manually by following the steps below.
How to Update Software on Verizon 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 Verizon Galaxy S6 SM-G920V. 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 August Security Patch for Samsung Galaxy S6. As this update is based on Android 7.0 Nougat, it wouldn’t take a lot of time to download and install.
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Steps to Install G920VVRS4DRA1 January 2018 Security
In case if you have received the download link to the firmware G920VVRS4DRA1, then you can simply follow our guide to install manually. If not, download the full firmware download link and install it via ODIN Software.
Download Firmware HerePlease note, before following manual setup, you should read the pre-requisites carefully.
How to update via ODIN Software
To install the firmware, you must first download the required software, firmware and drivers on your PC.
DOWNLOAD 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
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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Source: Verizon