Update [ February 3, 2018] According to fresh developments, which do not come as a big surprise to us, the Galaxy S6 won’t receive Oreo. Samsung reps have a tendency of not getting software updates’ details right and it seems this poor run won’t end anytime soon.
A leaked Galaxy Note 8 Oreo build was found to contain files with names of Samsung phones that will be updated to Android Oreo. On the list, there was no place for the Galaxy S6. Although some might feel a little hard done by this new development, which is not an official communication, it makes sense because the S6 has already received two OS upgrades and will soon be three years old.
Update [January 16, 2018]: A new report indicates that Samsung might begin rolling out the Android 8.0 update for the Galaxy S6 as early as next month, February 2018.
Update [November 27, 2017]: It seems we are in for a surprise! A good one, in case you’re wondering. A new rumor swirling around suggests that Samsung would bring a taste of Oreo to Galaxy S6 as well, and might follow the three year update cycle for major Android OS updates. Awesome! We weren’t expecting this, and going by past experience, we really thought Nougat OS was the best Galaxy S6 users would get, but now it seems that Samsung could bestow the S6 with Android 8.0 update as well.
Although not a candidate for Oreo update, the Galaxy S6 is still well supported by Samsung with monthly security patch OTAs and all. While these little patches might not mean a lot to many users quite understandably, but given S6’s age, Samsung would be right to not take Galaxy S6 into its Android 8.0 update plans, where Galaxy S8 takes central role followed by Note 8 and Galaxy S7. With any luck a LineageOS 15.0 custom for the Galaxy S6 might bring the sweetness of Oreo to the device. Mostly, all Galaxy S6 sets have been update to Nougat OS, which also happens to be the last big update for the device. Though, right now, Samsung has released the Android 7.0 build of Nougat, so we hope the Korea mobile giant follows it up with Android 7.1.1 OTA rollout pretty soon.
Here, on this page, we’ve got you details about the all the latest software updates for the Galaxy S6, along with the security patch they contain (changelog part) and their firmware download link. We’ve covered all major variants of the S6 here, including the unlocked global sets, and the carrier models in USA: Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, etc.
Read: Galaxy J7 Oreo update release date
Galaxy S6 Android 8.0 update release details
Update [November 27, 2017]: A new report suggests Samsung could bring Oreo to Galaxy S6 as well and might follow the three-year update cycle for major Android OS updates. Awesome! Although this comes from a chat with Samsung representatives, we would wait for something more official to believe it.
Having launched more than two years before than Android Oreo’s release, the Galaxy S6 is not eligible for the Android 8.0 update.
However, here’s a hoping that Samsung rolls out the Android 7.1.1 in due course — and it’s already very late considering devices like Motorola Moto G4 received it ages ago.
| Samsung Galaxy S6 |
Launch OS | Current OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Global Unlocked |
Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Android 7.0 Nougat |
Expected (Dec 2017) |
Not expected |
| AT&T | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Android 7.0 Nougat |
Expected (Dec 2017) |
Not expected |
| Sprint | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Android 7.0 Nougat |
Expected (Dec 2017) |
Not expected |
| T-Mobile | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Android 7.0 Nougat |
Expected (Dec 2017) |
Not expected |
| Verizon | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Android 7.0 Nougat |
Expected (Dec 2017) |
Not expected |
| US Cellular | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Android 7.0 Nougat |
Expected (Dec 2017) |
Not expected |
| Canada | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Android 7.0 Nougat |
Expected (Dec 2017) |
Not expected |
| Unlocked (USA) |
Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Android 7.0 Nougat |
Expected (Dec 2017) |
Not expected |
International Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F/G/H/i)
- Android 7.0: Released
- Android 7.1.1: Not expected
- Android 8.0: Not expected as device is not eligible
Read: OnePlus 5 Oreo update release date
| Model No. | Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-G920F | 14 Sep 2017 | G920FXXS5EQI7 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 06 Sep 2017 | G920FXXU5EQI2 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 23 Aug 2017 | G920FXXU5EQHD | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 09 Aug 2017 | G920FXXU5EQH7 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 09 Aug 2017 | G920FXXU5EQH6 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 09 Aug 2017 | G920FXXU5EQH1 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 12 Sep 2017 | G920IDVU3FQI5 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 09 Aug 2017 | G920IDVS3FQH2 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 09 Aug 2017 | G920IDVU3FQH5 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 08 Aug 2017 | G920IDVU3FQH3 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 12 Jul 2017 | G920IDVU3FQG2 | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 03 Jul 2017 | G920IDVU3FQG1 | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 29 Jun 2017 | G920IDVS3FQFA | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 20 Jun 2017 | G920IDVU3FQF6 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 16 Jun 2017 | G920IDVU3FQF5 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 13 Jun 2017 | G920IDVS3FQF3 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 25 May 2017 | G920IDVS3FQEB | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 25 May 2017 | G920IDVS3FQEC | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 19 May 2017 | G920IDVS3FQE7 | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 08 May 2017 | G920IDVU3FQE4 | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 04 May 2017 | G920IDVU3FQE3 | Android 7.0 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 02 May 2017 | G920IDVU3FQE2 | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 03 Apr 2017 | G920IDVU3FQD1 | Android 7.0 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 16 May 2017 | G920IDVS3EQE1 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2017 security patch |
AT&T Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A)
Update [November 10, 2017]: AT&T has released a fix for well-known KRACK WiFi vulnerability for its Galaxy S6 now. Available as software version G920AUCS6EQH1, the OTA also brings home security patches for the month of September and October 2017.
Android OS update details:
- Android 7.0: Released
- Android 7.1.1: Not expected
- Android 8.0: Not expected as device is not eligible
Read: Galaxy J5 Oreo update release date
| Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| 09 Nov 2017 | G920AUCS6EQH1 | Android 7.0 | KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability fix, BlueBorne fix, and September and October 2017 security patch. |
| 25 Aug 2017 | G920AUCS6EQH1 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| 25 July 2017 | G920AUCS6EQG1 | Android 7.0 | July security patch. |
| 23 June 2017 | G920AUCS6EQF1 | Android 7.0 | June security patch |
| 25 May 2017 | G920AUCS6EQE1 | Android 7.0 | May security patch |
| 03 May 2017 | G920AUCU6EQCF | Android 7.0 | Installs Android 7.0 Nougat, adds Samsung Cloud and Samsung Pass, applies April security patch, removes AT&T Address Book and MobiTV |
| 30 Mar 2017 | G920AUCS6DQC1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs March security patch update |
| 10 Mar 2017 | G920AUCU5DQB3 | Android 6.0.1 | Improves call quality and adds AT&T Messages Backup and Sync (AMBS) option greyed out fix |
| 08 Feb 2017 | G920AUCS5DPK5 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android device security updates |
| 12 Jan 2017 | G920AUCS5DPK3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android device security updates |
| 22 Nov 2016 | G920AUCS5DPK1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs November security patch |
| 26 Oct 2016 | G920AUCS5DPJ1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs android devices security updates |
| 30 Sep 2016 | G920AUCS5DPI1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs android devices security updates |
| 20 Sep 2016 | G920AUCU4DPH5 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds Wi-Fi calling, advanced messaging, installs android devices security updates |
| 19 Jul 2016 | G920AUCS4CPG1 | Android 6.0.1 | Device security improvements |
| 16 Jun 2016 | G920AUCS4CPF1 | Android 6.0.1 | Improves devices performance, adds device security enhancements |
| 17 May 2016 | G920AUCU3CPD6 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds video calling, removes Keeper, AT&T Live, FB Messenger |
| 03 Mar 2016 | G920AUCU3BOJ9 | Android 5.1.1 | Improves devices performance, adds device security enhancements |
| 24 Nov 2015 | G920AUCU3BOJ7 | Android 5.1.1 | Improves call performance, Samsung and Google security enhancements |
| 25 Sep 2015 | G920AUCU3BO12 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds Android Pay, AT&T Games, Amazon Kindle, Android for Work, Samsung Pay, Live Video Broadcast, new icons, improves performance, adds enhanced audio, removes Skype |
| 10 Aug 2015 | G920AUCU2AOF3 | Android 5.0.2 | Improves device security |
| 09 Jul 2015 | G920AUCU2AOF3 | Android 5.0.2 | Improves Find my mobile and lock. Android OS security enhancements |
| 13 May 2015 | G920AUCU1AOE2 | Android 5.0.2 | Improves Battery performance, HD voice, Screen enhancements, AT&T message enhancement, improves screen rotation, power key press time |
| 05 May 2015 | G920AUCU1AOCE | Android 5.0.2 | Improves Battery performance, HD voice, Screen enhancements, AT&T message enhancement, improves screen rotation, power key press time |
Sprint Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P)
- Android 7.0: Released
- Android 7.1.1: Not expected
- Android 8.0: Not expected as device is not eligible
Read: Moto G5 and G5 Plus Oreo update
| Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| 31 Aug 2017 | G920PVPS4DQF1 | Android 7.0 | July and August 2017 security patch |
| 22 June 2017 | G920PVPS4DQF1 |
Android 7.0 | June security patch |
| 12 Apr 2017 | G920PVPS4DQE2 | Android 7.0 | April and May security patch |
| 12 Apr 2017 | G920PVPU4DQC7 | Android 7.0 | Android 7.0 Nougat update and March security patch |
| 28 Feb 2017 | G920PVPS4CQB1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 06 Feb 2017 | G920PVPS4CQA2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 04 Jan 2017 | G920PVPU4CPL3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 28 Nov 2016 | G920PVPS4CPK1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 26 Oct 2016 | G920PVPS4CPJ1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 28 Sep 2016 | G920PVPS4CPI3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 07 Sep 2016 | G920PVPU3CPG3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 28 Jul 2016 | G920PVPS3CPG1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 27 Jun 2016 | G920PVPU3CPF4 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds Wi-Fi___33 calling enhancements, fixes bugs and installs Android security updates |
| 19 May 2016 | G920PVPU3CPD3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs security updates and fixes bugs |
| 19 Apr 2016 | G920PVPS3CPD2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs security updates |
| 10 Mar 2016 | G920PVPU3CPB6 | Android 6.0.1 | Upgrades to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| 11 Feb 2015 | G920PVPU3BOL1 | Android 5.1.1 | Installs security updates |
| 04 Nov 2015 | G920PVPU3BOJ7 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds sprint global roaming, Fixes bugs, Installs google Security patch |
| 26 Sep 2015 | G920PVPU3BOI1 | Android 5.1.1 | Improves Samsung Pay, Fixes bugs |
| 24 Aug 2015 | G920PVPU2BOH1 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds Samsung Pay, live broadcasting via YouTube, High Quality audio, UI updates and fixes bugs |
| 05 Aug 2015 | G920PVPU2BOGA | Android 5.1.1 | Installs for critical security vulnerability (‘Stagefright’) |
| 13 Jul 2015 | G920PVPU2BOFE | Android 5.1.1 | Various Bug Fixes and Enhancements |
| 30 Jun 2015 | G920PVPU2B0F7 | Android 5.1.1 | Upgrades to Android 5.1 and fixes bugs |
| 11 May 2015 | G920PVPU1AOE2 | Android 5.0.2 | Bug fixes |
| 07 Apr 2015 | G920PVPU1AOCF | Android 5.0.2 | Initial Release |
T-Mobile Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T)
- Android 7.0: Released
- Android 7.1.1: Not expected
- Android 8.0: Not expected as device is not eligible
Read: Redmi Note 4 Oreo update
| Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| 27 July 2017 | G920TUVU5FQG3 | Android 7.0 | Various system improvements |
| 18 July 2017 | G920TUVS5FQG1 | Android 7.0 | July security patch. |
| 05 June 2017 | G920TUVU5FQE1 | Android 7.0 | Android 7.0 Nougat update, and May security patch |
| 11 Apr 2017 | G920TUVU3EPD1 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds system performance and enhancements |
| 02 Apr 2017 | G920TUVU5EQC2 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds various system improvements |
| 06 Feb 2017 | G920TUVS5EQA2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs December/January Security update |
| 30 Nov 2016 | G920TUVU5EPK5 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds domestic roaming improvements, installs November security update |
| 24 Aug 2016 | G920TUVS4EPH2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs July and August security maintenance release |
| 27 Jun 2016 | G920TUVU4EPF1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs June security maintenance, adds anti-theft update, Various bug fixes and improvements |
| 11 Apr 2016 | G920TUVU3EPD1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 14 Dec 2015 | G920TUVS3DOJC | Android 5.1.1 | Installs google security update |
| 16 Nov 2015 | G920TUVU3DOJ7 | Android 5.1.1 | Installs google security update, software improvements, Various bug fixes and improvements |
| 25 Sep 2015 | G920TUVU3DOI1 | Android 5.1.1 | Various bug fixes and improvements |
| 10 Sep 2015 | G920TUVU2DOH6 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds advanced messaging, drop box, google wallet, T-Mobile video calling, work profile/device owner |
| 27 Jul 2015 | G920TUVU2COF8 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds security update for Stagefright, improves power, various bug fixes and device improvements |
| 15 Jun 2015 | G920TUVU2COF6 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds anti-theft, resolves black boxes in email, Camera LED flashlight, resolves Amazon error, resolves failed to boot error, improves fingerprint scanner, various bug fixes and device improvements |
| 28 Mar 2015 | G920TUVU1AOCG | Android 5.1.1 | Improves Audio quality, fixes calendar event, clock drift, exchange global address lookup, improves fingerprint scanner |
| 27 Mar 2015 | G920TUVU1AOC9 | Android 5.1.1 | Initial Release |
Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)
- Android 7.0: Released
- Android 7.1.1: Not expected
- Android 8.0: Not expected as device is not eligible
Read: Android Oreo update for Nokia 5 | Nokia 6
| Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| 04 Oct 2017 | G920VVRS4DQI1 | Android 7.0 | Blueborne security patch |
| 20 Aug 2017 | G920VVRS4DQH1 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| 20 May 2017 | G920VVRS4DQE1 | Android 7.0 | NA |
| 26 Apr 2017 | G920VVRS4DQD1 | Android 7.0 | Installs Android 7.0 Nougat |
| 01 Feb 2017 | G920VVRS4CQA3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs latest security patch |
| 02 Jan 2017 | G920VVRS4CPL3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs December security patch |
| 16 Nov 2016 | G920VVRU4CPK2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs November Security patch and removes Samsung Milk |
| 09 Sep 2016 | G920VVRS4CPI2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs September Security patch |
| 04 Aug 2016 | G920VVRU4CPH1 | Android 6.0.1 | Improves Wi-Fi calling, HD calls, Fixes bugs |
| 16 Jun 2016 | G920VVRU4CPF4 | Android 6.0.1 | Improves security, performance, device stability, bug fixes, adds new features |
| 04 May 2016 | G920VVRU4CPD2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs security patch, fixes bugs |
| 18 Mar 2016 | G920VVRU4CPC2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Security patch, Installs Android Marshmallow Android 6.0.1 |
| 20 Nov 2015 | G920VVRU4BOK7 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds Wi-Fi Calling, YouTube Live Video Broadcasting, Redesigned Apps and folder icon, Message notification preview in status bar and lock screen, and OS Security Enhancements |
| 08 Oct 2015 | G920VVRU4BOG9 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds Samsung Pay and OS Security enhancements |
| 19 Sep 2015 | G920VVRU4BOG7 | Android 5.1.1 | Installs security patch |
| 17 Jul 2015 | G920VVRU3BOG5 | Android 5.1.1 | Fixes Stagefright vulnerability |
| 17 Jun 2015 | G920VVRU2AOF1 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds reactivation lock support, Roaming in Puerto Rico |
| 12 May 2015 | G920VVRU1AOE2 | Android 5.0.2 | Bug Fixes and Improves performance |
| 20 Mar 2015 | G920VVRU1AOC3 | Android 5.0.2 | Initial release |
US Cellular Galaxy S6 (SM-G920R4)
- Android 7.0: Released
- Android 7.1.1: Not expected
- Android 8.0: Not expected as device is not eligible
| Model | Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-G920R4 | 28 Apr 2017 | G920R4TYU4DQD3 | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920R4 | 08 Dec 2016 | G920R4TYS4CPL1 | Android 6.0.1 | December 2016 security patch |
| SM-G920R4 | 07 Nov 2016 | G920R4TYS4CPK3 | Android 6.0.1 | November 2016 security patch |
| SM-G920R4 | 17 Oct 2016 | G920R4TYS3CPJ1 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-G920R4 | 15 Jun 2016 | G920R4TYU3CPF5 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2016 security patch |
| SM-G920R4 | 11 Feb 2016 | G920R4TYU3CPB4 | Android 6.0.1 | Not Available |
| SM-G920R4 | 19 Sep 2015 | G920R4TYU3BOI1 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-G920R4 | 30 Jul 2015 | G920R4TYU2BOG9 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-G920R4 | 11 Jun 2015 | G920R4TYU2BOF7 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-G920R4 | 09 Apr 2015 | G920R4TYU1AOD3 | Android 5.0.2 | Not Available |
| SM-G920R4 | 14 Mar 2015 | G920R4TYU1AOCB | Android 5.0.2 | Not Available |
Canadian Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8)
- Android 7.0: Released
- Android 7.1.1: Not expected
- Android 8.0: Not expected as device is not eligible
| Model | Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-G920W8 | 07 Jul 2017 | G920W8VLS5DQG1 | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920W8 | 12 Jun 2017 | G920W8VLS5DQF1 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920W8 | 12 Apr 2017 | G920W8VLU5DQD4 | Android 7.0 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920W8 | 12 Sep 2016 | G920W8VLU5CPI4 | Android 6.0.1 | September 2016 security patch |
How to install Galaxy S6 firmware
Well, check out the model no. of your Galaxy S6 first, and then download the latest firmware available above for your exact model no. Next, install the downloaded firmware using our Odin Samsung firmware installation guide here.
Let us know in comments if you need any help with this.
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