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Galaxy S6 edge Android 7.0 Nougat G925FXXU5EQBG update rolling

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is getting Android 7.0 Nougat update, software version G925FXXU5EQBG (for one of the variant), it seems as reported by many users on XDA. Users of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925F) reported the update in Europe (in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Norway with Swisscomm). Vodafone has also released the update in UK. For Galaxy S6 Android 7.0 NOugat software version is G920FXXU5EQBG.

Android 7.0 Nougat G925FXXU5EQBG update is available as OTA, size 1.4 GB. Update brings new UX (called Samsung Experience), improved usability of the notification feature, quick settings and multi-window. Samsung Cloud is also available now in this update.

Galaxy S6 edge Android 7.0 Nougat Update

Galaxy S6 edge Android 7.0 Nougat G925FXXU5EQBG update is expected to be rolled out in other parts of world also soon.

Other Software Version available for other variants: G925FXXU5EQBG/G925FVFG5EQBG/G925FXXU5EQAC

Downlaod Galaxy S6 edge Android 7.0 Nougat Firmware

Deodexed Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) ROM for flashing

Download Rom S6 Edge deodexed.zip

Download Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) Firmware, Region SWC

Firmware Version Info
(PDA: G925FXXU5EQBG CSC: G925FVFG5EQBG CHANGELIST: 10789740 BUILD DATE: 25.02.2017)
(Android security patch level: 01.02.2017)

 Download SWC-G925FXXU5EQBG-20170309112840.zip

Note: To download other vairants of software for different regions, check here (or here). Flashing instructions here.

If you have already updated your Galaxy S6 Edge on new Android 7.0 Nougat update, let us know how is it treating you. Drop your comments below.

via – SamMobile | XDA (ROM shared by elkinguerrabarreto) | Samsung-Updates | Samsung-Firmware | Image by Boombarder

Download Android 7.0 Nougat OTA Zip files for Nexus devices

Google Android 7.0 Nougat’s factory images and OTA zip files are now live officially and you can download them to update your Nexus devices. Updating your device via flashing OTA zip files will not wipe any data.

You do not need an unlocked bootloader on your device, just boot into recovery and use the adb sideload commands to push the zip file into your device.

Download Android 7.0 Nougat OTA Zip files

Download the concerned OTA zip file from below link.

  • Nexus 6P (angler) – Download NRD90M zip
  • Nexus 5X (bullhead) – Download NRD90M zip
  • Nexus 6 (shamu) – Not released yet
  • Nexus Player (fugu) – Download NRD90M build
  • Pixel C (ryu) – Download NRD90M build
  • Nexus 9 (volantisg) LTE  – Not released yet
  • Nexus 9 (volantis) Wi-Fi – Download NRD90M build

New features like multi-window view, over 1500 emoji, multi locale language settings, quick switch between apps, Doze (battery saver feature along with new data saver feature), custom quick settings, notification direct reply, bundled notifications, display size, seamless updates, file-based encryption, direct boot, etc. will come on the devices getting update.

Download Android 7.0 Nougat Factory Images for Nexus devices from here.

How to get Android 7.0 Nougat update on Nexus 6P? Steps here.

If you have already updated your device, let us know your views on this system update. Drop your comments below.

via – AndroidPolice

Sony officially releases Android 7.0 Nougat update plan

Android 7.0 Nougat is now officially live for Nexus devices and Sony has officially released its update plan now. New features like multi-window view, over 1500 emoji, multi locale language settings, quick switch between apps, Doze (battery saver feature along with new data saver feature), custom quick settings, notification direct reply, bundled notifications, display size, seamless updates, file-based encryption, direct boot, etc. will come on the devices getting update.

Android 7.0 Nougat update will land on following Xperia devices officially viz. Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, Xperia Z5 Premium, Xperia X, Xperia XA, Xperia XA Ultra and Xperia X Performance.

Sony’s Android 7.0 Nougat update plan

Sony has mentioned its entire Xperia “X” series and recently launched Xperia “Z” series smartphones. Somehow Sony has not mentioned Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 which could mean that they might not get Android 7.0 Nougat officially (in the first phase).

Android 7.0 Expanded emoji and Quick Settings controls

Android 7.0 Split-screen

If you own a Nexus 6P and looking to update it on Android 7.0 Nougat, check this post.

What’s your views on Sony’s Android 7.0 Nougat update plan, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Mobile | Android Blog