Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Rolls Out To Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Owners of the Verizon variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 can get the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update starting today, March 4. According to Droid Life, this carrier-specific variant of the latest Samsung phablet is the first to experience the Marshmallow goodies in the US.

Specifically, the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is getting the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update with build number MMB29K.N920VVRU2BPB2. The support page of Verizon Wireless noted that this latest software update “has been tested to optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches.”

For Verizon subscribers to verify if the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update is already available in their phablet, they can go to Settings, look for About Device option, select Software Updates and then tap Check for Updates. Moreover, before downloading the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update, the Verizon Wireless page noted that users should have a stable Wi-Fi connection first or be connected to a sturdy Verizon Wireless network. It is also advised that the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has a fully charged battery before downloading and installing the Marshmallow update.

Watch the unboxing and review made by Asher Schwartz for the Verizon variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5:

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 was announced by Samsung in August 2015. It is the first Galaxy device from Verizon to get the Marshmallow OS update, which includes firmware improvements, new features and a brand new look for the mobile phone. For those excited with the firmware’s new aesthetics, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update brings in new folder designs as well as fresh app icons. The search bar has been redesigned as well, letting the users quickly look for mobile apps.

When it comes to features, one of the biggest additions to expect upon installing the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update is a faster and much smarter virtual assistant service called Now on Tap. The feature’s description on the Verizon Wireless support page read:

“Now on Tap anticipates what you need in the moment. With a simple tap, you can get cards with useful information and apps that feed your need to know.”

Another highlight of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS update is the Doze feature, a battery-saving feature that automatically puts the mobile device into a sleep mode when it is not being used.

The software update released for Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5 also brings in the Wi-Fi Calling feature for HD Voice users. Before turning on Wi-Fi Calling, users need to activate HD Voice first. To do so, Note 5 owners can simply go to Settings, select Advanced Calling and then tap Activate Advanced Calling. Once the activation is successful, users can navigate to the same setting menu for Advanced Calling to finally enable the Wi-Fi Calling feature.

The firmware update did not only add new features and enhancements as app removal was also done. According to the change log, Amazon Appstore has been deleted.

As for other Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update news, Mobipicker reported that a timetable document was leaked allegedly showing the firmware’s release schedule for other devices. Currently, the South Korean tech giant is rolling out the Android update for the latest flagship devices, Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.

Based on the document, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge will receive the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update next month. Samsung’s 2014 flagship model, the Galaxy S5, meanwhile, is slated to experience the latest OS in May 2016. Galaxy Alpha’s Android Marshmallow update will arrive in June.

Aside from Samsung’s mobile phones, certain tablets from the Galaxy line are also getting the Marshmallow update, if the leaked schedule is to be believed. Accordingly, both the 8-inch and 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab S2 models will get the Android 6.0 firmware in May 2016.

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