Those who owns the unlocked version of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in Europe should start seeing an OTA update this month. This update brings the Samsung Cloud feature and an improvements to bluetooth and NFC (Near Field Communication). This update is still part of the Android security maintenance to which is release once in every month. So this time it's the September Security Patch update to which addresses several Android vulnerabilities.
The September 2016 packages contains around 60+ Google and Samsung patches, according to Samsung Mobile Security bulletin.
The update will came out as build version number MMB29M.G930FXXU1BPHJ if you have the Galaxy S7. Whilst the Galaxy S7 edge owners will receive the build version MMB29M.G935FXXU1BPHJ.
Galaxy S7 SM-G930F
Galaxy S7 SM-G935F
The update is simultaneously released via Over-The-Air OTA and through Samsung Smart Switch for PC. This update file size is just around 263 MB, to which consider far small than a minor OTA update.
The September 2016 packages contains around 60+ Google and Samsung patches, according to Samsung Mobile Security bulletin.
The update will came out as build version number MMB29M.G930FXXU1BPHJ if you have the Galaxy S7. Whilst the Galaxy S7 edge owners will receive the build version MMB29M.G935FXXU1BPHJ.
What’s New in U1BPHJ Update:
- Improve performance: Bluetooth, and NFC
- Samsung Cloud added
- August Security patch update
- Bug fixes
What are the Technical details:
Galaxy S7 SM-G930F
- Android version: 6.0.1
- Baseband version: G930FXXU1BPHJ
- Kernel version: 3.18.14-9113173
- Build number: MMB29M.G930FXXU1BPHJ
- Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
Galaxy S7 SM-G935F
- Android version: 6.0.1
- Baseband version: G935FXXU1BPHJ
- Kernel version: 3.18.14-9113173
- Build number: MMB29M.G935FXXU1BPHJ
- Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
The update is simultaneously released via Over-The-Air OTA and through Samsung Smart Switch for PC. This update file size is just around 263 MB, to which consider far small than a minor OTA update.
How to update the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge via Over-The-Air:
- Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update. This is a must and very important part to get rid of some issues if ever the software update being interrupted due to a power failure.
- From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates.
- If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.
- The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
- You’ve successfully updated your software.
