Galaxy S6 Guide

Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+ probably is the last major udpate for these 3 devices. Samsung usually released two major Android updates for their flagship phones.

There are many new features and improvements in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+.

This guide will try to give you the most important and practical info related to Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+.

Where are the updated user manuals for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+?

We have the updated user manuals for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+ with Android Nougat udpate.

You can download a copy in your own languages or read it online.

For Galaxy S6 with Android Nougat update, the updated user manuals can be found here.

For Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+ with Android Nougat update, the updated user manuals can be found here.

Please note, if you cannot find the language you want, you may leave your request in corresponding pages. We will try to add them.

When will I get the Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+?

It really depends on your region and carrier.

Major Android udpate requires the approval from carriers. In addition, update is always rolled in stages.

Anyway, if you haven’t got Android Nougat update for for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+, you have to wait.

Do not flash the phone with firmware for other regions. You may brick the phone.

New status icons in Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge Nougat update

There are a couple of new icons in Android Nougat udpate for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+.

If you encounter any new icons, you may check this guide.

How to use the new multi window feature in Android Nougat udpate for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+?

Multi window feature is getting better in Samsung’s Android Nougat update.

If you want to learn about the new features including: split-screen view action, using more than 2 apps simultaneously, launching app in pop-up view mode directly, managing floating app icons, please check this guide.

How to use the new quick settings panel and customize quick setting buttons in Android Nougat udpate for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+?

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Android Marshmallow (Android 6.0) is the latest version of Android OS.  There are some cool new features and under the hood improvements in Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6.

Samsung started to roll out Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6 in early February from Korea.  Most regions will get the Marshmallow update before Galaxy S7 is released in the second week of March.

Some Galaxy S6 owners have some questions or concerns on getting Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6. This post will try to address these questions and concerns.

Although “Galaxy S6” is used in the text, this post also applies to Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6 edge and S6 edge+.

For details of new features in Android Marshmallow and user guides for Android Marshmallow, you may check this page.

For step-by-step guides on new features in Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6, you can find them in this Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update guide

When will I get Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6 ?

The No.1 question Galaxy S6 owners may have is when they will get the Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6 (including Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6 edge+).

The answer is that it depends.

Galaxy S6 was shipped with slightly different firmware in different regions due to local legal requirements and carriers’ requests.

The new firmware of Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6 need approval from carriers. The duration of the carrier testing varies significantly from one carrier to another carrier.

This is one of the major reasons why Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6 is available in some regions and some carriers earlier than the others.

Once the update is approved, Samsung will put it on their servers. You will then get a notification that the update is ready for you to download unless you turn off the auto-check in Settings — About device —Software update —Auto update as shown below

It is recommended not to turn off the auto update. Android update usually includes some security updates as well.  Samsung releases security patch regularly.

Of course, you can manually check the availability of the Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6 by tapping Update now as shown above.

If the Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6 is not ready for your device, you will get the following message:

The latest updates have been installed.

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