Samsung Galaxy Android 6.0 Version: 5 Things You Should Know

We’re getting closer and closer to Google’s Android 6.0 Marshmallow release, which probably means we’re also getting closer to the Samsung Galaxy Marshmallow release. With that in mind, we’ll take a look at what we know so far about the Samsung Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.

At Google I/O, Google took the stage and announced a brand new Android update at the time called Android M. The company showcased a few key components and confirmed an Android M release date for Q3. Q3 runs from July to September.

Google has also released the Android M Developer Preview, a beta for those who want to try the update early. Since I/O, Google has released three Android M developer previews and confirmed that the update is called Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

As we enter September, we are approaching an Android Marshmallow release. And while it’s not saying anything yet, there’s a good chance we’re getting closer to an Android 6.0 release for Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

With an Android Marshmallow release confirmed to arrive before the end of September, we’d like to take a look at everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy Marshmallow update. Keep these details in mind as you head towards autumn.

Samsung Focused on Android 5.1.1

We don’t know much right now because Samsung continues to focus its energy on Google’s other major Android update.

As we enter September, Samsung Galaxy Android 5.1.1 updates continue to arrive. The company has recently equipped the international Galaxy Note 4 with Android 5.1.1 and major fixes and enhancements, and we expect more Galaxy Note 4 users to receive the update before all is said and done.

We also expect the company to roll out Android 5.1.1 updates for devices not named Galaxy Note 4. The Galaxy S6 Android 5.1.1 update continues to make progress, and we’ve seen several Android 5.1.1 updates confirmed later this year.

If you have a newer device like Galaxy S6 or Galaxy Note 4, chances are good that you got Android 5.1.1 and its features before getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Samsung Android Marshmallow Updates Confirmed

Samsung has yet to confirm its plans to release Android Marshmallow for Galaxy devices, but these announcements are almost certain to come.

In July, Samsung posted an infographic on its website.. The infographic outlines the key features Galaxy users can expect from the Android Marshmallow update.

The image doesn’t confirm any Android 6.0 version details, but it does tell of the fact that it exists. Why release an Android M infographic if Samsung doesn’t plan to release Android M updates?

Samsung Galaxy Android Marshmallow Rumors

We haven’t seen anything official yet, but we’ve heard some Samsung Galaxy Android Marshmallow rumors.

Lately incoming report SlashGearCiting an unknown source at Samsung, he suggests that the company will roll out a series of Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates to Galaxy devices.

The list is said to include Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Duos, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note 4 Duos, Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Alpha. All of this makes sense given their age and place in the hierarchy.

The interesting thing is that the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 are not included in this list. Both are now two years old, so they may be at the end of their lives when it comes to software updates. We’ll find out for sure in a few weeks.

Android 6.0 Reportedly Not Yet Tested

Samsung may be planning to release Android 6.0 for these devices, but reliable sources claim that the company has not started development.

SamMobile says company didn’t even start working On Android Marshmallow for Galaxy devices.

That doesn’t mean the update isn’t coming, but it probably means it won’t be rolling out to Galaxy phones and tablets in September.

When to Expect Android Marshmallow Release Details?

We can’t say for sure when Samsung will release the first official Android Marshmallow details, but we can say this.

Google is expected to announce its new Nexus smartphones on September 29 in San Francisco. We also expect it to recap the Android Marshmallow release, including details about the release date for Nexus smartphones and tablets.

So we didn’t expect anything official before September 29. We may see rumors, but we probably won’t see official release details arrive until Google makes things official.