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February 11, 2019: Samsung has released January 2019 security patch for the Galaxy S6 handset carrying model no. SM-G920F. The software version of the January update is G920FXXU6ESA1. We are happy to see Samsung pushing out security updates for the device even today, as the device is quite old now.
For those wondering about Android Pie, well, the Galaxy S6 is not eligible for the Android 9 update. You may recall that the Android 7.0 update is last version update Samsung prepared for the S6, meaning the device didn’t get Oreo either.
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For all the latest news and software updates regarding the Samsung Galaxy S6, you have come to the right place. This page has all that you want to know regarding monthly software updates as well as major Android OS news, including Android Oreo and Android Pie updates.
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Android 9 Pie update
| Model | Launch OS | Current OS | Android Pie update |
| Global Unlocked |
Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 7.0 Nougat | Not eligible (Unofficial update available) |
| AT&T | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 7.0 Nougat | Not eligible |
| Sprint | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 7.0 Nougat | Not eligible |
| T-Mobile | Android 5.0 lollipop | Android 7.0 Nougat | Not eligible (Unofficial update available) |
| Verizon | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 7.0 Nougat | Not eligible |
| US Cellular | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 7.0 Nougat | Not eligible |
| Canada | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 7.0 Nougat | Not eligible (Unofficial update available) |
| Unlocked (USA) |
Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 7.0 Nougat | Not eligible |
Having launched more than three years before Android Pie’s release, the Galaxy S6 isn’t eligible for the Android 9 update. The device’s last major OS upgrade was Android Nougat and it stays at that. While we’d very much like to give you some hope that Pie will at some point arrive on your S6 via an unofficial update, the S6 doesn’t enjoy a lot of support when it comes to custom ROMs, so don’t get your hopes too high on this matter.
Update [Sep 17, 2018]: There’s an unofficial update to Android 9 Pie for the Galaxy S6 for various variants. Details here.
Related: LineageOS 16 device list
Android 8.0 Oreo (and 8.1)
| Model | Launch OS | Current OS | Android Oreo |
| Global Unlocked |
Android 5.0 | Android 7.0 | Not eligible |
| AT&T | Android 5.0 | Android 7.0 | Not eligible |
| Sprint | Android 5.0 | Android 7.0 | Not eligible |
| T-Mobile | Android 5.0 | Android 7.0 | Not eligible |
| Verizon | Android 5.0 | Android 7.0 | Not eligible |
| US Cellular | Android 5.0 | Android 7.0 | Not eligible |
| Canada | Android 5.0 | Android 7.0 | Not eligible |
| Unlocked (USA) |
Android 5.0 | Android 7.0 | Not eligible |
Samsung Galaxy S6 was launched in the first half of 2015 and came preinstalled with Android Lollipop. Usually, Samsung’s premium phones receive two major OS upgrades, which has seen the S6 receive Android Marshmallow and Nougat and even though at some point T-Mobile reported that Android 8.0 Oreo was in development, the carrier has since taken down the page that had the info below. This, essentially, confirms that there’s no Oreo update for the Note 5.
International Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F/G/H/i)
- Not eligible for Android 8 and Android 9 updates
| Model No. | Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-G920F | 13 Feb 2019 | G920FXXU6ESA1 | Android 7.0 | January 2019 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 1 May 2018 | G920FXXU6ERD1 | Android 7.0 | April 2018 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 23 Mar 2018 | G920FXXU6ERC1 | Android 7.0 | March 2018 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 14 Sep 2017 | G920FXXS5EQI7 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 06 Sep 2017 | G920FXXU5EQI2 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 23 Aug 2017 | G920FXXU5EQHD | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 09 Aug 2017 | G920FXXU5EQH7 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 09 Aug 2017 | G920FXXU5EQH6 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920F | 09 Aug 2017 | G920FXXU5EQH1 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 12 Sep 2017 | G920IDVU3FQI5 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 09 Aug 2017 | G920IDVS3FQH2 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 09 Aug 2017 | G920IDVU3FQH5 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 08 Aug 2017 | G920IDVU3FQH3 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 12 Jul 2017 | G920IDVU3FQG2 | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 03 Jul 2017 | G920IDVU3FQG1 | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 29 Jun 2017 | G920IDVS3FQFA | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 20 Jun 2017 | G920IDVU3FQF6 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 16 Jun 2017 | G920IDVU3FQF5 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 13 Jun 2017 | G920IDVS3FQF3 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 25 May 2017 | G920IDVS3FQEB | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 25 May 2017 | G920IDVS3FQEC | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 19 May 2017 | G920IDVS3FQE7 | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 08 May 2017 | G920IDVU3FQE4 | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 04 May 2017 | G920IDVU3FQE3 | Android 7.0 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 02 May 2017 | G920IDVU3FQE2 | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 03 Apr 2017 | G920IDVU3FQD1 | Android 7.0 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920I | 16 May 2017 | G920IDVS3EQE1 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2017 security patch |
AT&T Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A)
- Not eligible for Android 8 and Android 9 updates
| Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| 5 Apr 2018 | G920AUCS7ERC1 | Android 7.0 | March 2018 security patch |
| 6 Mar 2018 | G920AUCU7ERB1 | Android 7.0 | Fix for Mobile Hotspot and February 2018 Android device security updates |
| 26 Jan 2018 | G920AUCS7ERA2 | Android 7.0 | January 2018 security patch |
| 09 Nov 2017 | G920AUCS6EQH1 | Android 7.0 | KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability fix, BlueBorne fix, and September and October 2017 security patch. |
| 25 Aug 2017 | G920AUCS6EQH1 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| 25 July 2017 | G920AUCS6EQG1 | Android 7.0 | July security patch. |
| 23 June 2017 | G920AUCS6EQF1 | Android 7.0 | June security patch |
| 25 May 2017 | G920AUCS6EQE1 | Android 7.0 | May security patch |
| 03 May 2017 | G920AUCU6EQCF | Android 7.0 | Installs Android 7.0 Nougat, adds Samsung Cloud and Samsung Pass, applies April security patch, removes AT&T Address Book and MobiTV |
| 30 Mar 2017 | G920AUCS6DQC1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs March security patch update |
| 10 Mar 2017 | G920AUCU5DQB3 | Android 6.0.1 | Improves call quality and adds AT&T Messages Backup and Sync (AMBS) option greyed out fix |
| 08 Feb 2017 | G920AUCS5DPK5 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android device security updates |
| 12 Jan 2017 | G920AUCS5DPK3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android device security updates |
| 22 Nov 2016 | G920AUCS5DPK1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs November security patch |
| 26 Oct 2016 | G920AUCS5DPJ1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs android devices security updates |
| 30 Sep 2016 | G920AUCS5DPI1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs android devices security updates |
| 20 Sep 2016 | G920AUCU4DPH5 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds Wi-Fi calling, advanced messaging, installs android devices security updates |
| 19 Jul 2016 | G920AUCS4CPG1 | Android 6.0.1 | Device security improvements |
| 16 Jun 2016 | G920AUCS4CPF1 | Android 6.0.1 | Improves devices performance, adds device security enhancements |
| 17 May 2016 | G920AUCU3CPD6 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds video calling, removes Keeper, AT&T Live, FB Messenger |
| 03 Mar 2016 | G920AUCU3BOJ9 | Android 5.1.1 | Improves devices performance, adds device security enhancements |
| 24 Nov 2015 | G920AUCU3BOJ7 | Android 5.1.1 | Improves call performance, Samsung and Google security enhancements |
| 25 Sep 2015 | G920AUCU3BO12 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds Android Pay, AT&T Games, Amazon Kindle, Android for Work, Samsung Pay, Live Video Broadcast, new icons, improves performance, adds enhanced audio, removes Skype |
| 10 Aug 2015 | G920AUCU2AOF3 | Android 5.0.2 | Improves device security |
| 09 Jul 2015 | G920AUCU2AOF3 | Android 5.0.2 | Improves Find my mobile and lock. Android OS security enhancements |
| 13 May 2015 | G920AUCU1AOE2 | Android 5.0.2 | Improves Battery performance, HD voice, Screen enhancements, AT&T message enhancement, improved screen rotation, power key press time |
| 05 May 2015 | G920AUCU1AOCE | Android 5.0.2 | Improves Battery performance, HD voice, Screen enhancements, AT&T message enhancement, improved screen rotation, power key press time |
Sprint Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P)
- Not eligible for Android 8 and Android 9 updates
| Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| 01 Mar 2018 | G920PVPS4ARB2 | Android 7.0 | February 2018 security patch |
| 26 Jan 2018 | G920PVPS4DRA2 | Android 7.0 | January 2018 Android security patch, including Spectre and Meltdown fixes |
| 31 Aug 2017 | G920PVPS4DQF1 | Android 7.0 | July and August 2017 security patch |
| 22 June 2017 | G920PVPS4DQF1 |
Android 7.0 | June security patch |
| 12 Apr 2017 | G920PVPS4DQE2 | Android 7.0 | April and May security patch |
| 12 Apr 2017 | G920PVPU4DQC7 | Android 7.0 | Android 7.0 Nougat update and March security patch |
| 28 Feb 2017 | G920PVPS4CQB1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 06 Feb 2017 | G920PVPS4CQA2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 04 Jan 2017 | G920PVPU4CPL3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 28 Nov 2016 | G920PVPS4CPK1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 26 Oct 2016 | G920PVPS4CPJ1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 28 Sep 2016 | G920PVPS4CPI3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 07 Sep 2016 | G920PVPU3CPG3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 28 Jul 2016 | G920PVPS3CPG1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android Security Patches |
| 27 Jun 2016 | G920PVPU3CPF4 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds Wi-Fi___33 calling enhancements, fixes bugs and installs Android security updates |
| 19 May 2016 | G920PVPU3CPD3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs security updates and fixes bugs |
| 19 Apr 2016 | G920PVPS3CPD2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs security updates |
| 10 Mar 2016 | G920PVPU3CPB6 | Android 6.0.1 | Upgrades to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| 11 Feb 2015 | G920PVPU3BOL1 | Android 5.1.1 | Installs security updates |
| 04 Nov 2015 | G920PVPU3BOJ7 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds sprint global roaming, Fixes bugs, Installs google Security patch |
| 26 Sep 2015 | G920PVPU3BOI1 | Android 5.1.1 | Improves Samsung Pay, Fixes bugs |
| 24 Aug 2015 | G920PVPU2BOH1 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds Samsung Pay, live broadcasting via YouTube, High Quality audio, UI updates and fixes bugs |
| 05 Aug 2015 | G920PVPU2BOGA | Android 5.1.1 | Installs for critical security vulnerability (‘Stagefright’) |
| 13 Jul 2015 | G920PVPU2BOFE | Android 5.1.1 | Various Bug Fixes and Enhancements |
| 30 Jun 2015 | G920PVPU2B0F7 | Android 5.1.1 | Upgrades to Android 5.1 and fixes bugs |
| 11 May 2015 | G920PVPU1AOE2 | Android 5.0.2 | Bug fixes |
| 07 Apr 2015 | G920PVPU1AOCF | Android 5.0.2 | Initial Release |
T-Mobile Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T)
- Not eligible for Android 8 and Android 9 updates
| Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| 25 March 2018 | G920TUVS6FRC1 | Android 7.0 | March 2018 security patch, various bug fixes and system improvements |
| 24 Jan 2018 | G920TUVS6FRA3 | Android 7.0 | January 2018 security patch |
| 22 Nov 2017 | G920TUVU5FQK1 | Android 7.0 | November 2017 security patch |
| 27 July 2017 | G920TUVU5FQG3 | Android 7.0 | Various system improvements |
| 18 July 2017 | G920TUVS5FQG1 | Android 7.0 | July security patch. |
| 05 June 2017 | G920TUVU5FQE1 | Android 7.0 | Android 7.0 Nougat update, and May security patch |
| 11 Apr 2017 | G920TUVU3EPD1 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds system performance and enhancements |
| 02 Apr 2017 | G920TUVU5EQC2 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds various system improvements |
| 06 Feb 2017 | G920TUVS5EQA2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs December/January Security update |
| 30 Nov 2016 | G920TUVU5EPK5 | Android 6.0.1 | Adds domestic roaming improvements, installs November security update |
| 24 Aug 2016 | G920TUVS4EPH2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs July and August security maintenance release |
| 27 Jun 2016 | G920TUVU4EPF1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs June security maintenance, adds anti-theft update, Various bug fixes and improvements |
| 11 Apr 2016 | G920TUVU3EPD1 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 14 Dec 2015 | G920TUVS3DOJC | Android 5.1.1 | Installs Google security update |
| 16 Nov 2015 | G920TUVU3DOJ7 | Android 5.1.1 | Installs Google security update, software improvements, Various bug fixes and improvements |
| 25 Sep 2015 | G920TUVU3DOI1 | Android 5.1.1 | Various bug fixes and improvements |
| 10 Sep 2015 | G920TUVU2DOH6 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds advanced messaging, dropbox, google wallet, T-Mobile video calling, work profile/device owner |
| 27 Jul 2015 | G920TUVU2COF8 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds security update for Stagefright, improves power, various bug fixes and device improvements |
| 15 Jun 2015 | G920TUVU2COF6 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds anti-theft, resolves black boxes in email, Camera LED flashlight, resolves Amazon error, resolves failed to boot error, improves fingerprint scanner, various bug fixes and device improvements |
| 28 Mar 2015 | G920TUVU1AOCG | Android 5.1.1 | Improves Audio quality, fixes calendar event, clock drift, exchange global address lookup, improves fingerprint scanner |
| 27 Mar 2015 | G920TUVU1AOC9 | Android 5.1.1 | Initial Release |
Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)
- Not eligible for Android 8 and Android 9 updates
| Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| 05 June 2018 | G920VVRU4DRE1 | Android 7.0 | May security patch |
| 27 Feb 2018 | G920VVRS4DRB1 | Android 7.0 | February 2018 security patch |
| 25 Jan 2018 | G920VVRS4DRA1 | Android 7.0 | January 2018 security patch, Meltdown and Spectre patches |
| 26 Dec 2017 | G920VVRU4DQL1 | Android 7.0 | December 2017 security patch |
| 04 Oct 2017 | G920VVRS4DQI1 | Android 7.0 | Blueborne security patch |
| 20 Aug 2017 | G920VVRS4DQH1 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| 20 May 2017 | G920VVRS4DQE1 | Android 7.0 | NA |
| 26 Apr 2017 | G920VVRS4DQD1 | Android 7.0 | Installs Android 7.0 Nougat |
| 01 Feb 2017 | G920VVRS4CQA3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs latest security patch |
| 02 Jan 2017 | G920VVRS4CPL3 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs December security patch |
| 16 Nov 2016 | G920VVRU4CPK2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs November Security patch and removes Samsung Milk |
| 09 Sep 2016 | G920VVRS4CPI2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs September Security patch |
| 04 Aug 2016 | G920VVRU4CPH1 | Android 6.0.1 | Improves Wi-Fi calling, HD calls, Fixes bugs |
| 16 Jun 2016 | G920VVRU4CPF4 | Android 6.0.1 | Improves security, performance, device stability, bug fixes, adds new features |
| 04 May 2016 | G920VVRU4CPD2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs security patch, fixes bugs |
| 18 Mar 2016 | G920VVRU4CPC2 | Android 6.0.1 | Installs Security patch, Installs Android Marshmallow Android 6.0.1 |
| 20 Nov 2015 | G920VVRU4BOK7 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds Wi-Fi Calling, YouTube Live Video Broadcasting, Redesigned Apps and folder icon, Message notification preview in status bar and lock screen, and OS Security Enhancements |
| 08 Oct 2015 | G920VVRU4BOG9 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds Samsung Pay and OS Security enhancements |
| 19 Sep 2015 | G920VVRU4BOG7 | Android 5.1.1 | Installs security patch |
| 17 Jul 2015 | G920VVRU3BOG5 | Android 5.1.1 | Fixes Stagefright vulnerability |
| 17 Jun 2015 | G920VVRU2AOF1 | Android 5.1.1 | Adds reactivation lock support, Roaming in Puerto Rico |
| 12 May 2015 | G920VVRU1AOE2 | Android 5.0.2 | Bug Fixes and Improves performance |
| 20 Mar 2015 | G920VVRU1AOC3 | Android 5.0.2 | Initial release |
US Cellular Galaxy S6 (SM-G920R4)
- Not eligible for Android 8 and Android 9 updates
| Model | Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-G920R4 | 28 Apr 2017 | G920R4TYU4DQD3 | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920R4 | 08 Dec 2016 | G920R4TYS4CPL1 | Android 6.0.1 | December 2016 security patch |
| SM-G920R4 | 07 Nov 2016 | G920R4TYS4CPK3 | Android 6.0.1 | November 2016 security patch |
| SM-G920R4 | 17 Oct 2016 | G920R4TYS3CPJ1 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-G920R4 | 15 Jun 2016 | G920R4TYU3CPF5 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2016 security patch |
| SM-G920R4 | 11 Feb 2016 | G920R4TYU3CPB4 | Android 6.0.1 | Not Available |
| SM-G920R4 | 19 Sep 2015 | G920R4TYU3BOI1 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-G920R4 | 30 Jul 2015 | G920R4TYU2BOG9 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-G920R4 | 11 Jun 2015 | G920R4TYU2BOF7 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
| SM-G920R4 | 09 Apr 2015 | G920R4TYU1AOD3 | Android 5.0.2 | Not Available |
| SM-G920R4 | 14 Mar 2015 | G920R4TYU1AOCB | Android 5.0.2 | Not Available |
Canadian Galaxy S6 (SM-G920W8)
- Not eligible for Android 8 and Android 9 updates
| Model | Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-G920W8 | 07 Jul 2017 | G920W8VLS5DQG1 | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920W8 | 12 Jun 2017 | G920W8VLS5DQF1 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920W8 | 12 Apr 2017 | G920W8VLU5DQD4 | Android 7.0 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-G920W8 | 12 Sep 2016 | G920W8VLU5CPI4 | Android 6.0.1 | September 2016 security patch |
How to install Galaxy S6 firmware
Well, check out the model no. of your Galaxy S6 first, and then download the latest firmware available above for your exact model no. Next, install the downloaded firmware using our Odin Samsung firmware installation guide here.
Let us know in comments if you need any help with this.
