Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Receives May 2017 Android Security Updates

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Verizon has pushed an OTA update for the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V)  and Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) that includes the May 1, 2017 Android Security Updates. The update has bumped up the Galaxy S7 recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version  NRD90M.G930VVRS4BQC9 from an earlier version NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQC5. While the Galaxy S7 edge also moved to  NRD90M.G935VVRS4BQC9 from NRD90M.G935VVRU4BQC5.

Along with the latest Android security patches, the update also includes some improvements to optimize the device performance, resolve known issues. Noting that the previous update Verizon has provided the latest enhancements for Enterprise customers,  of which has brings the One Talk support that allows users to connect their office and mobile devices using a single number.



Here goes the technical details of each updates:

AT&T Galaxy S7 and S7 edge April 2017 Security Patch Updates (G930AUCU4BQD4 - G935AUCU4BQD4)

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AT&T is sending an update on Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G90A) and Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935A) that brings the April 1, 2017 Android security patch level. The update also includes several fixes, such as Advanced Messaging, AT&T Messages Backup & Sync, Wi-Fi calling. While it also serve an additional improvements to Video Calling  and other various fixes and improvements to system related stuff.

The AT&T Galaxy S7  has bumped-up its current Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G930AUCU4BQD4 from previous version G930AUCS4BQC2. While the Galaxy S7 edge also moved to version G935AUCU4BQD4 from G930AUCS4BQC2.

Here are the updates details:



April 2017 Security Updates Hitting on Sprint Galaxy S7 and S7 edge -G930PVPU4BQD2/G935PVPU4BQD2

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Yet another month has passed and so does another monthly Android security patch updates coming Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.  This time around, it is Sprint pushing the April 1, 2017 Android security patch level on its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Sprint Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P) will now move its current Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G930PVPU4BQD2 from G930PVPS4BQC1. While the Galaxy S7 edge  (SM-G935P) will also bump to version G935PVPU4BQD2 from G935PVPS4BQC1.




What’s New in The Update?

  • April 1, 2017 Security Patches
  • General bug fixes and system improvements, including an an increase in battery life performance

US Unlocked Galaxy S7 Edge G935U Android 7.0 Nougat Update Rolling Out Now

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When it comes to OTA updates the US factory unlocked Galaxy S7 G930U and S7 edge G935U are the ones that seems always left behind. If you owned one you may already noticed that you device are getting slower updates compared to the carrier variants.

Since the Android 7.0 Nougat update is already pushed to all carrier variants, Samsung has also started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 edge.  While the Galaxy S7 might also follow within this week.  Yet it may also getting a bit late but an update still an update and the long wait has finally over.

So if you owned the Galaxy S7 edge G935U, you may check the update via Over-The-Air, or look for the stock firmware and install it manually.  The update came out as build version G935UUEU4BQD2. It brings all the Android 7.0 Nougat goodies, and also the security patch level for April 2017.

Here are the details:


Device Galaxy S7 edge SM-G935U
  • Android version - 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level - April  1, 2017
  • Baseband version - G935UUEU4BQD2
  • Kernel version - 3.18.20-10860000
  • Build number - NRD90M.G935UUEU4BQD2
  • Build date -Tue 11 April 2017

Verizon Pushed One Talk Support and April 2017 Security Updates on Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

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Verizon Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge are now getting an update that apparently brings Verizon One Talk support features and applies the April  1, 2017 Android security patch level.  It also includes an update for the Amazon app that has bumped the version to (v 8.1.1).

The update came out as version NRD90M. G930VVRU4BQC5 for Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V) and NRD90M. G935VVRU4BQC5 for Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935V). For the record, this released are now the 3rd Android 7.0 Nougat updates landed on both devices.

Here are the details:
  • This software update provides the latest enhancements for Enterprise customers.
  • The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge now supports One Talk, connecting your office and mobile devices with one number.
  • Amazon Shopping (version 8.1.1)

O2 Galaxy S7 and S7 edge April 2017 Security Patch Updates Hitting in UK

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If it happens that your in UK and you owned the O2 Galaxy S7 and or a Galaxy S7 edge, then you must be seeing an update on your smartphone.  The update will eventually brings the April 1, 2017 security patch level.  And your devices are the first ones who got this update anywhere in the world.

The update bumped up the O2 Galaxy S7 current Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G930FXXU1DQD1. While the O2 Galaxy S7 edge on the other hand, moved to version G935FXXU1DQD1.

Here goes the update details released to the said smartphones.


Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Receiving Updates version G930FXXU1DQC4/G935FXXU1DQC4 in England

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England's Galaxy S7 SM-G930F and the Galaxy S7 edge SM-G935F receives  an updates to the Android 7.0 Nougat. For some reasons, these updates have been already seen rolled out to select European countries a week earlier.  These updates brings the 1 February 2017 Android security patch level, so the released is quite a bit delayed since it's already April and we are now expecting the March 2017 security updates.

The Galaxy S7 has moved its current Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G930FXXU1DQC4. Whilst, the Galaxy S7 edge also bumped to version G935FXXU1DQC4.

Here are the details:

Galaxy S7 SM-G930FGalaxy S7 edge SM-G935F

  • Android version: 7.0
  • Android security patch level: 1 February 2017
  • Baseband version: G935FXXU1DQC2
  • Kernel version: 3.18.14-10422490
  • Build number: NRD90M.G930FXXU1DQC4
  • AP: G930FXXU1DQC1
  • CP: G930FXXU1DQC2
  • CSC: G930FOXA1DQB1
  • Build date:  24  Feb. 2017


  • Android version: 7.0
  • Android security patch level: 1 February 2017
  • Baseband version: G935FXXU1DQC2
  • Kernel version: 3.18.14-10422490
  • Build number: NRD90M.G935FXXU1DQC4
  • AP: G935FXXU1DQC1
  • CP: G935FXXU1DQC2
  • CSC: G935FOXA1DQB1
  • Build date:  24  Feb. 2017


These updates were released in stages and are now available either via Over-The-Air OTA or through Samsung Smart Switch for PC.




Telstra and Optus Released the March 2017 Security Updates on Galaxy S7and S7 edge

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It seems like Australian carriers  such as Telstra and  Optus are releasing the March 2017 Android security patch updates on Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Telstra has announced the  approval of the new updates and the rolling out begins on April 7. However, Optus and will also follow in mid-April hence the update has just recently approved and are now just awaiting for the deployment.

These security updates will not bring any significant changes to the recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS. But it also includes an  updates to select Samsung applications, while the rest are other global bug fixes, stability and performance improvements .

March 2017 Android Security Updates Hitting in Australia's Galaxy S7and S7 edge

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The March 2017 Android security maintenance has just recently released on the unlocked version of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in Australia.  Both device has bumped up its Android security patch level to March 1, 2017.

Along with the latest security patches it also includes other global bug fixes, stability and performance improvements.

The Galaxy S7 received an update to version G930FXXS1DQCE. While the Galaxy S7 edge also moved to version G935FXXS1DQCE. These updates are now the 3rd Android 7.0 Nougat released for the two phones.

Here are the technical details:

What's New in the Update? 


  1. Android 7.0 (security patches)

  2. General bug fixes,  improvements to performance and stability.

Sprint Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Receives Battery Life Improvements and Security Updates [G930PVPS4BQC1/G935PVPS4BQC1]

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Sprint is rolling out an update on Galaxy S7 and S7 edge that will technically improves the batter life performance. Along with it is the security patch update that has moved to March 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Though the update is only at around 50 MB in size, but is have been found some changes and a slightly increased in the device performance, as well as it also prolonged the power consumption.

What's New in The Update?

  • Improved the device security - March 2017 Security Patches
  • General bug fixes and system improvements, including an an increase in battery life performance
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