AT&T Galaxy S7 & S7 edge Updates version G930AUCS4APJ4 & G935AUCS4APJ4

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge has yet received another round of OTA update that brings the October Android security patches. The update came out as build version G930AUCS4APJ4 for the Galaxy S7 and build version G935AUCS4APJ4 for the Galaxy S7 edge.

The update isn't just packed with Android SPL but rather there are also some few adjustments is going on. There is a new added feature such as the Full Screen Mobile Video Service, the volume improvements to Enhanced Push to Talk, and a fix for Voice Mail when it fails calling over non-LTE devices. And lastly, the removal of the Milk Music application.

What’s New?

• Full Screen- Mobile Video Service
• Android Security patches move to October 1, 2016
• Improved volume for Enhanced Push to Talk (ePPT)
• Fix for calls failing to go to Voice Mail when calling non LTE devices
• Removed Milk Music
• General bug fixes and other system enhancements

AT&T GALAXY S7 (SM-G930A) UPDATE DETAILS :

Android version	Marshmallow 6.0.1
Android security patch level	October 1, 2016
Baseband version	G930AUCS4APJ4
Kernel version	3.18.20-9439621
Build number	MMB29M.G930AUCS4APJ4

AT&T GALAXY S7 EDGE (SM-G935A) UPDATE DETAILS :

Android version	Marshmallow 6.0.1
Android security patch level	October 1, 2016
Baseband version	G935AUCS4APJ4
Kernel version	3.18.20-9439621
Build number	MMB29M.G935AUCS4APJ4

This update is hitting Over-The-Air OTA and weighs at around 260 MB in file size. This version will replace the previous month released build version UCS4API2.

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T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Updates version G930TUVU4APK1 & G935TUVU4APK1

T-Mobile has pushed the OTA updates on Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. The update brings the October and November security patches but it also includes some new goodies, bug fixes and system enhancements. The said update will enable the  256/64 QAM applications, fixes to unexpected system crash and freeze issues and improvements to domestic data roaming.

The update will bump the T-Mobile Galaxy S7 to build version G930TUVU4APK1, while the Galaxy S7 will move to build version G935TUVU4APK1. This will replace the previous release build version G930TUVU4APIA (S7) and G930TUVU4APIA (S7 edge).

The technical details are as follows :

What's New?

• Enable 256/64 QAM
• Domestic data roaming improvements
• October/November Security patches
• System crash/freeze fix

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 (SM-G930T) details :

Android version	Marshmallow 6.0.1
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G930TUVU4APK1
Kernel version	3.18.20-8575098
Build number	MMB29M.G930TUVU4APK1

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935T) details : 

Android version	Marshmallow 6.0.1
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G935TUVU4APK1
Kernel version	3.18.20-9507190
Build number	MMB29M.G935TUVU4APK1

In addition about QAM, Quadrature amplitude modulation is widely used in many digital data radio communications and wireless data delivery applications. This feature will increase the speed on both Galaxy S7 and S7 edge during data transfer process.

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.

1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates.
2. 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.
3. The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
4. You’ve successfully updated your software.

How to Update the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Thru Smart Switch?

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download the Smart Switch from there, and install it in your PCs or Mac computer. Once you installed the Smart Switch, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge into your PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

For those who have a rooted Galaxy S7 or S7 edge, you folks might need to download the stock firmware itself – Galaxy S7 Firmware, Galaxy S7 edge stock firmware as your phone may no longer get the Over The air update as long as your device has been rooted or modified .  This process will completely unroot and remove any modification in your Galaxy S7 and S7 edge phone and restores it back to its official or factory default firmware.

Via T-Mobile [1] [2]

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US unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 edge updates version G930UUEU4API3 & G935UUEU4API3

The US factory unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge has just received another round of OTA updates. The update came out as build version G930UUEU4API3 for the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930U) and for the galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935U) is build version G935UUEU4API3. Both devices has bumped up its Android Security patch level to September 1, 2016. Other than that there are no further new features seen in the update but it includes some minor system performance enhancements and general bug fixes.

The said update is released to all unlocked version of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge users across the United States, whether its using Verizon, Sprint, US Cellular, T-Mobile, AT&T, Tracfone, Metro PCS, and Cricket SIM card.

The technical details are as follows :

What’s New?

• September Android Security patches
• performance enhancements and general bug fixes.

US factory unlocked  Galaxy S7 (SM-G930U) details :

Android version	Marshmallow 6.0.1
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G930UUEU4API3
Kernel version	3.18.20-9049622
Build number	MMB29M.G930UUEU4API3

US factory unlocked Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935U) details : 

Android version	Marshmallow 6.0.1
Android security patch level	November 1, 2016
Baseband version	G935UUEU4API3
Kernel version	3.18.20-9049622
Build number	MMB29M.G935UUEU4API3

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Sprint Galaxy S7 and S7 edge updates version G930PVPS4APJ2 & G935PVPS4APJ2

Sprint Galaxy S7 and S7 edge has gotten another Android security patch update. For this month update it brings the October Android Security packaged, to which will bump up the Galaxy S7 Android Marshmallow to build version G930PVPS4APJ2. While on the other hand, the Galaxy S7 edge also move to build version G935PVPS4APJ2. Aside from the said security updates, there are also some several system improvements, including bug fixes and device stability enhancements, according to the initial changelog given by Samsung. This update is just a minor update and there isn't no additional features nor adverse effect once the device receive the said update.

What's New?

• October Android Security patches
• Device stability improvements
• General bug fixes and other system enhancements

Sprint Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P) details :

Android version	Marshmallow 6.0.1
Android security patch level	October 1, 2016
Baseband version	G930PVPS4APJ2
Kernel version	3.18.20-9053331
Build number	MMB29M.G930PVPS4APJ2

Sprint Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935P) details : 

Android version	Marshmallow 6.0.1
Android security patch level	October 1, 2016
Baseband version	G935PVPS4APJ2
Kernel version	3.18.20-9053331
Build number	MMB29M.G935PVPS4APJ2

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T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 edge getting September security updatesversion G930TUVU4APIA & G935TUVU4APIA

T-Mobile has just release the a software for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Both updates are still base in Android Marshmallow and it is not the much awaited Android Nougat update yet. These updates are still part of Google's Android security maintenance in monthly fashion, and this time it brings the September Android security patches. The Galaxy S7 receive the firmware build version to G930TUVU4APIA, while the Galaxy S7 edge will move to build version G935TUVU4APIA.

The update might also include some minor bug fixes and performance enhancements that hasn't been addressed in the initial changelog details. However, it does not bring some exciting new feature as it's only just a security patch update. It's something like it just takes good care of your personal data against the possibility of exploitation.

We've spotted these update hitting over the air (OTA), you may simply tap on your device settings, from Apps, look for the Settings gear icon and navigate to About Device and check if the update is ready for your device. You may also try to update your device using Samsung Smart Switch for PC if ever the OTA has gone too long for you to wait, or otherwise if the roll out hasn't yet available in your area.

What's New ?

• Security updates
• Various system improvements

The details

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update version G930TUVU4APIA

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G930TUVU4APIA
• Kernel version:3.18.20-9226516
• Build number: MMB29M.G930TUVU4APIA

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 edge  Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update version G935TUVU4APIA

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G935TUVU4APIA
• Kernel version:3.18.20-9226516
• Build number: MMB29M.G935TUVU4APIA

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AT&T Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, and S7 Active Update version - G930AUCS4API2 & G935AUCS4API2

AT&T is rolling out the September Security Patch update for Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and S7 edge Active. The Over-The-Air update weighs at 47 MB to which considerably one of the smallest update we have seen.  Since the update's size is way too small, we cannot expect any additional features other than the said Android Security Patch.  The September security packaged addresses more than 60 Google Security vulnerability and 9 Samsung vulnerabilities and exposures, according to Samsung mobile security bulletin.

What’s New in Update build UCS4API2:

• Android device security enhancements for the month of September

What are the Technical details?

AT&T Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Security Patch Level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G930AUCS4API2
• Kernel version: 3.18.20-8575098
• Build number: MMB29M.G930AUCS4API2

AT&T Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935A)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Security Patch Level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G935AUCS4API2
• Kernel version: 3.18.20-8575098
• Build number: MMB29M.G935AUCS4API2

AT&T Galaxy S7 Active  (SM-G935A)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Security Patch Level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G891AUCS2API2
• Kernel version: 3.18.20-8737252
• Build number: MMB29M.G891AUCS2API2

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Rogers, Telus, Bell and Unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Receives September Android Security Patch Updates to version G930W8VLU2API1 & G935W8VLU2API1

All of the major Canadian carriers Galaxy S7 and S7 edge has started receiving the September Android Security patch update. This update will bump up the Canada's Galaxy S7 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS to build version G930W8VLU2API1. Whilst the Galaxy S7 edge will also move up to build version G935W8VLU2API1.

The update is recently hitting through Rogers, Telus, Bell, Koodo, Fido, Wind, and the unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. But all of Canada's  major carrier, including its sub-carriers might as well follow very soon.

Here are the technical details of the September Android Security Patch update build version G930W8VLU2API1 (for Galaxy S7)and G935W8VLU2API1 (for Gaalxy S7 edge):

What New in "VLU2API1" Update:

• September Android Security Patch Update

What are the Technical details:

Galaxy S7 (SM-G930W8)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G930W8VLU2API1
• Kernel version: 3.18.20-9105000
• Build number: MMB29M.G930W8VLU2API1
  

Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935W8)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G935W8VLU2API1
• Kernel version: 3.18.20-9105000
• Build number: MMB29M.G935W8VLU2API1

In addition, the September Android Security Patch package address 66 Google patches along with 9 Samsung vulnerabilities and exposures. These patches were classified into its severity, some is referred to as critical issues, while the rest are at high and medium security vulnerabilities. The said security vulnerabilities can be executed by means of remote code access such as email, web browsing, and processing multi-media files. However, there are no any incident of exploitation being reported from active customers to the said Android security vulnerabilities, according to Android security bulletin.

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.

1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates.
2. 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.
3. The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
4. You’ve successfully updated your software.

How to Update the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Thru Smart Switch?

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download the Smart Switch from there, and install it in your PC or Mac computer. Once you installed the Smart Switch, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge into your PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

For those who have a rooted Galaxy S7 or S7 edge, you folks might need to download the stock firmware itself – Galaxy S7 Stock Firmware and Galaxy S7 edge Stock Firmware as you may no longer get the Over The air update as long as your device has been rooted or modified .  This process will completely unroot and remove any modification in your Galaxy S7 and S7 edge phone and restores it back to its official or factory default firmware.

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Verizon Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Updates version G930VVRS4APH1 & G935VVRS4APH1

Another OTA update for Verizon Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V) & Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) has started to roll out. The said update brings an optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches, according to Verizon. It came out as build version G930VVRS4APH1 for the Galaxy S7 and G935VVRS4APH1 for the Galaxy S7 edge.

It basically only brings the September Security Patches and there is nothing more any features unlike the previous release build VRU2APG5 that added up the FM Radio and the standalone Barcode scanner.

What's New

• Optimize device performance,
• Resolve known issues
• Apply the latest security patches.

What are the technical details:
Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G930VVRS4APH1
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRS4APH1

Galaxy S7  edge (SM-G935V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G935VVRS4APH1
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G935VVRS4APH1

The update is live as we speak but might be released in stages. You can manually check it out via Over-The-Air and or by using the Verizon’s software upgrade assistant itself.

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Sprint Galaxy S7 and S7 edge is getting SMS over WiFi and August/September Security Patch Update [G930PVPU2APH7]

Sprint has rolled out a security patch update for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge to which covers the month of August and September 2016 fixes.  The update will bring the Touch improvements, as well as it also enable the Short Message Service (SMS) over WiFi, and it has several fixes including the Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) and the Additional SOS message issues. It also includes the Battery draining problem when the phone is use in China. The update has bumped up to build version G930PVPU2APH7 (for Galaxy S7) and G935PVPU2APH7 (for Galaxy S7 edge) from the previous version G930PVPS2APG1 and G935PVPS2APG1.

What’s New in VPU2APH7 update:

• August 2016 Android Security Patches
• Improved Touch
• SMS over WiFi
• Additional SOS message fixes
• VoWiFi fixes
• RSSI fix
• Battery drain issue in China

What are the Technical details:

Sprint Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G930PVPU2APH7
• Kernel version: 3.18.20-9053331
• Build number: MMB29M.G930PVPU2APH7

Sprint Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935P)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G935PVPU2APH7
• Kernel version: 3.18.20-9053331
• Build number: MMB29M.G935PVPU2APH7

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.

1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates.
2. 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.
3. The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
4. You’ve successfully updated your software.

How to Update the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Thru Smart Switch?

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download the Smart Switch from there, and install it in your PCs or Mac computer. Once you installed the Smart Switch, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge into your PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.

For those who have a rooted Galaxy S7 or S7 edge, you folks might need to download the stock firmware itself – Galaxy S7 Firmware, and Galaxy S7 edge  Firmware, as you may no longer get the Over The air update as long as your device has been rooted or modified .  This process will completely unroot and remove any modification in your Galaxy S7 and S7 edge phone and restores it back to its official or factory default firmware.

[Thanks to Billy]

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Europe's Unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Getting Cloud and SeptemberSecurity Patch Update [U1BPHJ]

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.

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.

1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates.
2. 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.
3. The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
4. You’ve successfully updated your software.

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