Galaxy S7 G930F & S7 edge G935F Android 7.0 Nougat February 2017 Security Patch Updates

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Samsung has pushed the Android 7.0 Nougat updates on the international Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge earlier this year.  Each of these Nougat updates were also equipped with Android security patches that contains the month of January 2017 patches. Yet another month passes by, Samsung has just began sending out another round of Android 7.0 Nougat updates, but this time it contains the February 1, 2017  Android security patch level.

Along with the new Android security parch, it also includes general bug-fixes,  several system enhancements and improvements to the Android 7.0 Nougat.

So those who might have missed out the first Android 7.0 Nougat roll out,  then here's another doze of Android 7.0 Nougat updates heading on their way  to all Galaxy S7 SM-G930F and Galaxy S7 edge  SM-G935F devices around the globe.

Android 7.0 Nougat with February 2017 Android Security Patch Updates

AT&T Galaxy S7 Active Android 7.0 Nougat Updates version G891AUCU2BQB2 Rolling Out

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If you owned the rugged version of the Samsung Galaxy S7 which is only the AT&T Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A), you folks will also start to receive the Android 7.0 Nougat updates.  Earlier today, AT&T has officially announced the deployment of the said Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade for your devices. While AT&T have already sent out the Nougat updates for its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge devices last month, now its time for the Galaxy S7 Active owners as well.

Along with all the Android Nougat goodies it also includes the latest Android security patch update.  There were also new Samsung bloatware added, including the Samsung Cloud and Samsung Pass. While the AT&T Address Book app will be gone for good with this update.

The update will bump AT&T Galaxy S7 Active from its current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS to Android 7.0 Nougat dubbed as build version G891AUCU2BQB2. The update is officially live via Over-The-Air and clocks in at 1.58GB in size. So if you have a AT&t galaxy S7 Active make sure to start firing up that update menu in your device settings.  But keep in mind that the update is likely a staged release, and it may take into several days to reach everyone's devices.

Verizon Galaxy S7 edge Official Android 7.0 Nougat Update version G935VVRU4BQA2

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It's about time for Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners to get a doze of Android 7.0 Nougat treatment.  Few weeks earlier we've seen  AT&T,  T-Mobile, and Sprint pushing the official the Android  7.0 Nougat updates on their Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.  Though we've though Verizon variants  might take some further delays since they've dropped its participation in the Android Galaxy beta program way back in December. But now, big red is also started rolling out the official Android 7.0 Nougat updates on their own Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V) and Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935V)

Here goes the details for the Verizon Galaxy S7 edge Android 7.0 Nougat update, which is dubbed as build version G935VVZW4BQA2.  While for the flat Verizon Galaxy S7 Nougat update also got the build version G930VVRU4BQA2.

Android 7.0 Nougat update version G935VRU4BQA2


  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G935VVRU4BQA2
  • Kernel version: 3.18.31
  • Build number: NRD90M.G935VVRU4BQA2

These updates were released via Over-The-Air (OTA) and weighs at approximately 1.3 GB in size. So make sure to hit the update menu in your device settings if you haven't received the notification message yet.  Again, the roll out usually takes in stages, so if you haven't seen it coming, just keep on checking or at-least give a day or two.

Android Nougat Updates Features


  • Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
  • Provides new UX and various performance modes
  • Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
  • Improved usability of the Multi-window
  • Improved setting menu and Always On Display
  • Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

Verizon Galaxy S7 Official Android 7.0 Nougat Update version G930VVRU4BQA2

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Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are finally getting the official Android 7.0 Nougat updates. Few weeks earlier,  AT&T,  T-Mobile, and Sprint Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge has gotten its Android  7.0 Nougat updates. Now, its time for Verizon variants to receive the said Nougat goodies. Noting that Verizon was also part of the Galaxy Beta program and has released the Android Nougat beta way back in November, but for some undisclosed reasons the carrier has dropped its participation in December.  So this Nougat updates, has never been too much late for the Verizon  Galaxy S7 and S7 owners.

Anyways, for Verizon Galaxy S7 owners your device will receive the Nougat update dubbed as build version G930VVRU4BQA2. While for those who owns the Galaxy S7 edge will also bump to build version G935VVRU4BQA2.  Your device will receive the Nougat updates either it is running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow or on the Android Nougat beta.

Here are the details for the Verizon Galaxy S7 Nougat update.

Android 7.0 Nougat update version G930VVRU4BQA2

  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G930VVRU4BQA2
  • Kernel version: 3.18.31
  • Build number: NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQA2

These updates were released via Over-The-Air (OTA) and weighs at approximately 1.3 GB in size. So make sure to hit the update menu in your device settings if you haven't received the notification message yet.  Again, the roll out usually takes in stages, so if you haven't seen it coming, just keep on checking or at-least give a day or two.

Sprint Galaxy S7 edge Android Nougat Update to version G935PVPU4BQAA Rolling Out

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If you are a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 or a Galaxy S7 edge owners then you're about to receive the Android 7.0 Nougat updates for your device. Starting today, Sprint has started rolling out the said devices Nougat updates.

Again, this release isn't still part of the Galaxy beta program that have been releasing the Nougat beta way back in December, but it's an official public release.

Anyways, the Android 7.0 Nougat update brings a lot of new features and changes. It also includes the most recent Android security patch dated as February 1, 2017. The Galaxy S7 edge receives the Nougat update version G935PVPU4BQAA, while the Galaxy S7 also got the Nougat update version G930PVPU4BQAA.

Here are the details: 
  • Model number: SAMSUNG SM-G935P
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G935PVPU4BQAA
  • Kernel version: 3.18.31-10318620
  • Build number: NRD90M.G935PVPU4BQAA
  • AP: G935PVPU4BQAA
  • CP: G935PVPU4BQAA
  • CSC: G935PSPT4BQAA
  • Release date: February 22, 2017

Android Nougat Updates Features


  • Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
  • Provides new UX and various performance modes
  • Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
  • Improved usability of the Multi-window
  • Improved setting menu and Always On Display
  • Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

This update is now live via Over-The-Air (OTA) and weighs at 1.3 GB in size.

Sprint Galaxy S7 Android Nougat Update to version G930PVPU4BQAA Rolling Out

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Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge official Android 7.0 Nougat updates has finally arrived! Among the US carriers, it was AT&T and T-Mobile recently made the first roll out and now it's time for Sprint Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners to get the same Nougat treatment.

Moreover, this aren't still part of the Galaxy beta program that have been releasing the Nougat beta way back in December, but it's an official public release.

Anyways, the Android 7.0 Nougat update brings a lot of new features and changes. It also includes the most recent Android security patch dated as February 1, 2017.

Here are the details: 
  • Model number: SAMSUNG SM-G930P
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G930PVPU4BQAA
  • Kernel version: 3.18.31-10318620
  • Build number: NRD90M.G930PVPU4BQAA
  • AP: G930PVPU4BQAA
  • CP: G930PVPU4BQAA
  • CSC: G930PSPT4BQAA
  • Release date: February 22, 2017

Android Nougat Updates Features


  • Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
  • Provides new UX and various performance modes
  • Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
  • Improved usability of the Multi-window
  • Improved setting menu and Always On Display
  • Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

This update is now live via Over-The-Air (OTA) and weighs at 1392.02 MB in size.

Sprint Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Nougat Updates to version G930PVPU4BQAA/G935PVPU4BQAA

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Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge official Android 7.0 Nougat has finally arrived! While US carriers such as T-Mobile and AT&T has also released the Nougat updates few days ago, now it is time for all Sprint Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners to get Nougat goodies.

The Nougat beta program have been running since December 2016. So it just took out around several weeks before this final release version now held available for the public to enjoy.

Anyways, Sprint Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P) users will receive the Nougat update dubbed as version G930PVPU4BQAA. Whilst  for the Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935P) users will also get the Nougat update version G935PVPU4BQAA.  Both devices will get an Over-The-Air (OTA) update that weighs at 1.3 GB in size.

So it much better to grab your phone right now and check the updates if you owned one of the said phones.

Here are the new features of the Android Nougat just in-case you might forget or you might also wanna know about the new stuff it brings.

What’s new in Android Nougat Updates

  • Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
  • Provides new UX and various performance modes
  • Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
  • Improved usability of the Multi-window
  • Improved setting menu and Always On Display
  • Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

Nougat Updates Hitting Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in Australia

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The Android 7.0.1 Nougat updates Galaxy S7 and S7 edge has continued its rolling out across the globe. First it was rolled out in UK alone, then followed within the rest of the European countries. Last few days ago US carrier such as T-Mobile and AT&T has responded the call, this time around it's for all Australian Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners turn to receive the same Android Nougat treatment.

Yes, the Nougat update will also start hitting the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in Australia this time around. These updates will  hit at the same time for the factory unlocked version, and the carrier devices such as Optus, Telstra and Vodafone.  Thought the original release schedule is February 21st , but something causes some delays but an official announcement from Samsung addresses that it could start on February 24, 2017.

Now, for the Nougat updates firmware version here are the build details for each device that you should keep an eye.

Australia's Unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Android Nougat Updates


Galaxy  S7  Galaxy S7 edge

  • Android version: 7.0
  • Baseband version: G930FXXU1DQB1
  • Kernel version: 3.18.14-10422490
  • Build number: NRD90M.G930FXXU1DQB5
  • Android security patch level: 1 February 2017
  • AP: G930FXXU1DQB9
  • CP: G930FXXU1DQB1
  • CSC: G930FXSA1DQB5


  • Android version: 7.0
  • Baseband version: G935FXXU1DQB1
  • Kernel version: 3.18.14-10422490
  • Build number: NRD90M.G935FXXU1DQB5
  • Android security patch level: 1 February 2017
  • AP: G935FXXU1DQB9
  • CP: G935FXXU1DQB1
  • CSC: G935FXSA1DQB5


Optus Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Android Nougat Updates


Galaxy  S7  Galaxy S7 edge

  • Android version: 7.0
  • Baseband version: G930FXXU1DQB3
  • Kernel version: 3.18.14-10422490
  • Build number: NRD90M.G930FXXU1DQBD
  • Android security patch level: 1 February 2017
  • AP: G930FXXU1DQBD
  • CP: G930FXXU1DQB3
  • CSC: G930FOPS1DQB9


  • Android version: 7.0
  • Baseband version: G935FXXU1DQB3
  • Kernel version: 3.18.14-10422490
  • Build number: NRD90M.G935FXXU1DQBD
  • Android security patch level: 1 February 2017
  • AP: G935FXXU1DQBD
  • CP: G935FXXU1DQB3
  • CSC: G935FOPS1DQB9


Vodafone Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Android Nougat Updates


Galaxy  S7  Galaxy S7 edge

  • Android version: 7.0
  • Baseband version: G930FXXU1DQB1
  • Kernel version: 3.18.14-10422490
  • Build number: NRD90M.G930FXXU1DQB9
  • Android security patch level: 1 February 2017
  • AP: G930FXXU1DQB9
  • CP: G930FXXU1DQB1
  • CSC: G930FVAU1DQB9


  • Android version: 7.0
  • Baseband version: G935FXXU1DQB1
  • Kernel version: 3.18.14-10422490
  • Build number: NRD90M.G935FXXU1DQB9
  • Android security patch level: 1 February 2017
  • AP: G935FXXU1DQB9
  • CP: G935FXXU1DQB1
  • CSC: G935FVAU1DQB9


Telstra Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Android Nougat Updates


However, for Telstra's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge build version has not revealed yet. But it will be available on or before the 24th of February.

Speaking of Android Nougat, it brings a bunch of new features and general system enhancements. These updates also includes the most recent  Android security patches dated as February 1, 2017.

How to Update a Galaxy S7 or a Galaxy S7 edge via Over-The-Air (OTA)


  • 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 device > 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.

How to Update Galaxy S7  and S7 edge Using Smart Switch for PC


The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Smart Switch for PC. You may head over to Samsung support page so you can download the Smart Switch, and then install it in your PC or Mac computer. Once you installed the Smart Switch, all you need is connect your Galaxy S7  into your PC using the USB data cable, then simply run and follow Smart Switch on-screen’s software update instruction.
  1. Connect the cable to a compatible USB port on your computer.
  2. Connect the other end of the cable to your mobile device.
  3. Allow your computer to install any required drivers for your device. This process may take a few minutes.
  4. Open Smart Switch on your computer, and allow it to make the connection.
  5. If a software update is available for your device, Smart Switch will automatically prompt you to update. At any time, you can click Update.
  6. Click Update to begin downloading the necessary files.
  7. Click OK to proceed.Your device may turn off and on a few times during the update process. Once complete the device will return to the Home screen.

Nougat Updates AT&T Galaxy S7 and S7 edge to version G930AUCU4BQA6/G935AUCU4BQA6

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AT&T Galaxy S7 and S7 edge has finally gotten the Android 7.0. Nougat updates following T-Mobile's released yesterday.  While the rest of major US carriers such as Verizon and Sprint might also respond anytime soon.

For AT&T Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A) the Nougat update is dubbed as version G930AUCU4BQA6, whilst  the Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935A) got the Nougat update version G935AUCU4BQA6. Each updates weighs at approximately 1.64GB in size.

In addition, we are also eyeing on AT&T's Galaxy S7 active (SM-G890A) if this device  might as well receive a Nougat treatment.



In-case you might forgotten some of the main features of the Android Nougat, here it goes as follows:

AT&T Galaxy S7 edge Official Nougat Update to version G935AUCU4BQA6 Rolling Out

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While T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 edge already received the Nougat AT&T Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Android 7.0 Nougat update is finally here! The galaxy S7 edge has began receiving the said Nougat update which is dubbed as build version G935AUCU4BQA6. While the Galaxy S7 also comes as build version G930AUCU4BQA6.

While the rest of US carriers might also respond soon.

The Android 7.0 Nougat update brings a lot of new features and changes. It also includes the most recent Android security patch dated as February 1, 2017.

Here are the details:

Build version details:
  • Model number: SAMSUNG-SM-G935A
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G935AUCU4BQA6
  • Kernel version: 3.18.31-10280464
  • Build number: NRD90M.G935AUCU4BQA6
  • AP: G935AUCU4BQA6
  • CP: G935AUCU4BQA6
  • CSC: G935AATT4BQA6
  • Release date: February 18, 2017

This update is now live via Over-The-Air even though AT&T's S7  and S7 edge support pages have been updated to reflect this Nougat update yet, but they surely do anytime
soon.

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