Install G928FXXU3CQH4 for Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F UK (Aug. OTA)
Samsung has started rolling out the latest firmware, August Security Patch for Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F running on Android 7.0 Nougat in Phase wise manner. At the time of writing this article, the update has already been started pushing out in the form of OTA (Over the air) to all of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F devices <in country/worldwide>. The OTA update bearing build number G928FXXU3CQH4 is based on Android 7.0 Nougat.
The G928FXXU3CQH4 for Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F is released with August Security Patch and contains several bug fixes, improve the overall stability and enhance the performance of the device. If your device is running on Stock Android 7.0 Nougat, then you may soon receive the OTA Update notification on your device. You might be already aware of the fact that Android Team fixes the vulnerabilities found in the operating system time to time, and releases the updates on timely manner. The OEMs, then push the Security Updates with patched/ fixed Android vulnerabilities in the form of OTA and Stock ROM updates.
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In the below guide, we will be guiding you step by step process to flash/ install latest August Security Patch G928FXXU3CQH4 on Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F. The download link for this Stock ROM has been added to the pre-requisite section. You can either flash it via Samsung Odin tool or Samsung Kies, if you have not received it through the OTA update.
Firmware Details:
Android Version: Android 7.0 Nougat
UI Version: Samsung Experience UI
Firmware Versions: G928FXXU3CQH4
Model: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F
Release Date: 11 Aug 2017
Android security patch level: 2017-08-01
Country: XEU United Kingdom / Ireland
Status: Official
Disclaimer: AndroidWeblog.com covers although everything in a very neat and a processed manner so that our readers get exactly what they want, still there are meager chances of basic issues that may arise out of the listed steps here. Hence it is in sole interest of the user to follow the steps very cautiously so as to stay away from any mishappenings with your device.
Updating or flashing the Stock ROM firmware updates certainly without any doubt comes with risk to brick device. If you brick the device, while upgrading the firmware of your smartphone, then kindly be in touch with the Official Service center of Samsung near your location. AndroidWeblog.com in no way will be held responsible for warranty void or your bricked device.
Prerequiste
Ensure to check your model number, which must be:
- Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F
You must have to ensure that prior to updating your phone , you have read thoroughly the disclaimer and you agree to proceed further on your risk.
- Phone Should be Charged
Your phone must be 70% charged atleast else, it may lead to complications sometimes while experimenting. Why to take risk, try to charge it fully.
- Back Up
If you are updating your phone to Stock ROM or Custom ROM firmware, then, it is a good habit to make a back up of your phone. Make a back up of all your media like images, videos and all on your PC and your contacts on Cloud.
- Enable USB Debugging
You must enable USB debugging option by going in to Settings, Applications and Developer options.
Downloads For Updating Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F
Download Latest Samsung Odin ROM Flashing/ Rooting Tool from here.
Download G928FXXU3CQH4 update for Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F based on Android 7.0 Nougat from here.
Download Latest Samsung Drivers here.
How to update Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F to G928FXXU3CQH4 Android 7.0 Nougat via OTA (Over the air)
Note: For this method, you won’t need to download any file mentioned in pre-requisite section of this article. You can directly follow the below steps, if you prefer the OTA method.
You can directly check the latest version of firmware/ software available for your device, Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F by navigating to:
Settings > About Device > Software Updates
When a new software update is available for your device, the notifications panel will display the software update message. Just you need to pull down the notification bar, and then press ‘Software Update’, and this will begin the upgrade process of device Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F to latest G928FXXU3CQH4, based on Android 7.0 Nougat.
If in-case you have not received the software update, then just follow the below guides, to flash firmware manually through either Odin, or Kies. No matter which method you prefer, however, Samsung Kies is official software, where the Odin is leaked/ 3rd party software which installs a new firmware, rather than updating the existing one. You can read our guides carefully to successfully upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F manually to G928FXXU3CQH4 Android 7.0 Nougat.
Guide to Flash Firmware on Samsung Devices with Odin
Guide to Flash Firmware on Samsung Devices with Samsung Kies
I assume that you have successfully upgraded your Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F to G928FXXU3CQH4 Android 7.0 Nougat. Whether you have faced any issue, or you have any doubt, please write us in comments section below.