With Samsung’s version of Android 7.0 Nougat starting to accelerate, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge owners are starting to wonder about the status of Android 7.0 Nougat updates. If we’re lucky, it might be out in a few days.
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Nougat beta ended in December, and the company is finally starting to make some progress with its release.
The Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S7 Android 7.0 Nougat updates are rolling out to select models and are set to launch a number of new devices in the near future.
The company is starting with two flagships, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, but Android 7.0 Nougat will hit many other Galaxy smartphones and tablets, including the popular Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.
The release of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Nougat has been confirmed, but has not yet been rolled out to any device. Again, this should change soon.
As the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Nougat approaches, we want to take an early look at the most important things owners need to know about Samsung’s plans. We’ve already thoroughly reviewed the version, but this one goes a little deeper.
For more information on the Samsung Galaxy S6 Nougat update itself, please take a look at our Galaxy Android Nougat update summary.
You Can Get an Update Before You Get Nougat
Your next Android update may not be Nougat.
Believe it or not, Samsung still offers Android Marshmallow builds to the Galaxy S6, and you’ll likely get a new Marshmallow update before most of you get Nougat.
Samsung is currently rolling out Marshmallow bug fix updates and security patches for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.
T-Mobile recently pushed security patches Both the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge and OTA (Over-the-Air update) should be accelerating as we go deeper into the moon.
We are still waiting for the Galaxy S6 Marshmallow to be released even as these devices start to migrate to Android 7.0 Nougat.
You Must Start Preparing for Nougat
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Nougat version is missing in action, but with a version this close, you shouldn’t be sitting on your hands. Now is the time to start some early prep work so you’re ready to get started when your update arrives.
Samsung and its carrier partners will test the Galaxy S6 Nougat update for issues. They will crush a ton of bugs but expect problems to slip through the cracks. They always do.
It’s hard to predict what you will encounter after downloading and installing Nougat on your Galaxy S6 and that’s why we recommend doing some work before installing it.
We’ve recently put together a guide that will take you through our pre-installation process. It’s worth a look, especially if you’re new to Android.
For older devices like the Galaxy S6, updates can be problematic, so the more prepared you are, the better. It’s never too early to start.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Nougat Release Date
Samsung hasn’t announced a specific Galaxy S6 Android 7.0 release date, but we have a release window to share with you.
a announcementThe company has confirmed its plans to launch Nougat for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in the first half of the year.
In other words, you can expect both devices to launch before the end of June. And maybe sooner than you think.
Samsung Turkey has recently Galaxy Nougat roadmap It looks like the company is planning to release Nougat for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in February. The company has since removed the program.
Whether it’s launching soon or not, the company is making progress behind the scenes.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Android 7.0 Nougat update surfaced inside GFXBench benchmark and at the same time Received Wi-Fi certification. Wi-Fi certification was a necessary step before its worldwide rollout this year.
Most Carriers Are Quiet About Nougat
While carriers are starting to talk about the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Nougat version, they are not talking about the release of the Galaxy S6 Android 7.0 update.
like vocal bearers Optus, Telstra, Vodafoneand telus all keep quiet about their plans for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.
That means the Galaxy S6 Android 7.0 release is probably a few weeks away (at least) for these carriers.
We expect these carriers and others to release Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Nougat versions before focusing on Galaxy S6 updates.
In the United States, T-Mobile’s approved plans It will release Android Nougat for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, but these updates remain in “Manufacturer Development”.
You’ll know that both Galaxy S6 models will be available soon when T-Mobile moves into the testing phase.
AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint haven’t confirmed anything yet, but they all expect to roll out Nougat to the Galaxy S6.
Galaxy S6 Edge+ Nougat Edition
If you own a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+, you’ll also get Android Nougat at some point along the way.
of Samsung approved The launch of the Galaxy S6 Edge+ Nougat for the first half of 2017, although there is no specific date. Samsung Turkey recently claimed that it will do this. release the device’s Nougat update in early March.
It also appeared in comparisonsa sign that it’s currently being developed in Samsung’s labs behind the scenes.
In the United States, T-Mobile’s approved plans While the update remains in the “Manufacturer Development” phase, it will release Nougat for the Galaxy S6 Edge+.
Its release, like any other, is probably weeks later at best.
