Now you can install the latest Android Security Patch level for January 2018 on Samsung Galaxy S6 with model SM-G920F. The Firmware comes with software version G920FXXS5ERA7 and G920FXXS5ERAI. With these build number, Samsung has fixed some of the bugs and also malware and virus. This ROM is still based on Android 7.0 Nougat and there is no major update except the January 2018 Android Security Patch.
It is sent via OTA (Over The Air) in a phase-wise manner. You may receive the update very soon if you are running Stock firmware without root or mods installed. You can even flash the full firmware package from below download link even if you are rooted or installed any custom ROM.
If you have received the update, then you can install it on your phone by just pressing the download button which will start the upgrade process. If not received, then check for the update manually by following the steps below.
How to Update Software on Samsung 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 of Android Nougat on Galaxy S6 SM-G920F. 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 Nougat 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 January 2018 Security Patch for Galaxy S6 with G920FXXS5ERA7 and G920FXXS5ERAI 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 to download G920FXXS5ERA7 and G920FXXS5ERAI. Now you can install the January 2018 Security Patch for Galaxy S6. Follow this guide is to install January 2018 Security Nougat Firmware for Galaxy S6 with Software G920FXXS5ERA7 and G920FXXS5ERAI.
Remember, Below guide is to update full OTA firmware file on Galaxy S6.
Required ODIN FILES
Download Firmware – G920FXXS5ERAI
Download Firmware – G920FXXS5ERA7
How to update via ODIN Software
Here we have shared the full firmware download link with ODIN drivers and software to install G920FXXS5ERA7 and G920FXXS5ERAI on Galaxy S6. To install the firmware, you must first download the required software 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
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I hope you followed the above full guide link to install January 2018 Security Patch for Galaxy S6 manually. If any queries or feedback, please write a comment to us.