Samsung Galaxy S6 Update: 5 Things You Should Know

A new Samsung Galaxy S6 update is rolling out today and promises to fix some of the first Galaxy S6 issues that plagued owners of the company’s brand new flagships. As the presentation continues, we take a look at what Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge users should know about the first major bug fix update.

In April, Samsung finally launched its all-new Galaxy S6 flagship smartphones. As expected, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge feature a new design language that includes metal and glass, a new 16MP camera with Optical Image Stabilization, an efficient Exynos 7 octa-core processor, and the company’s TouchWiz user interface over Android 5.0 Lollipop.

As we move away from the Galaxy S6 release date, we’re starting to see Galaxy S6 owners giving feedback about their new smartphone. Many Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge users report having a very solid experience, but others have encountered a variety of Galaxy S6 issues, from issues with the device’s battery life to issues with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Today, Samsung has taken a big step towards fixing these issues by launching the highly anticipated bug fix updates for both the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Updates are expected to fix at least one major Galaxy S6 issue, but there’s always a chance to alleviate more than that.

Here’s what Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge users need to know about the latest Lollipop update, a bug fixer that could prove to be an extremely important update for many.

Galaxy S6 Update Coming to Both Models

This new Samsung Galaxy S6 update is rolling out to both the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. That’s hardly surprising given that Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge users both faced issues in the weeks after the Galaxy S6 debuted.

It is important to note that these updates are not Android 5.1 Lollipop. While rumors of Android 5.1 Lollipop for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge have been circulating, these updates currently keep the devices running Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, which is the most up-to-date version of Samsung’s Android software.

So far the Galaxy S6 Edge is great, but our Galaxy S6 lags a bit.

As far as we can tell, the update is around 140MB in size and much larger than your standard bugfix update. This is a major release for both the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.

Galaxy S6 Update Version Limited Currently

As of now, these Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge updates are limited to very specific regions. The Galaxy S6 update is currently rolling out to SM-G920 users in Italy. The update is currently rolling out to users in Vodafone Italy, but is expected to roll out soon.

As for the Galaxy S6 Edge update, it is currently Vodafone users in the UK. Like the Galaxy S6 update, the Galaxy S6 Edge bug fix update is expected to start rolling out to other carriers and other regions in the near future.

Samsung’s Android updates usually start slowly before gaining momentum weeks, sometimes months, after the initial release. When the update is available, a download prompt will appear. Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge users will want to manually check in Settings, although Samsung’s presentations are highly random and unpredictable.

Upcoming Galaxy S6 Updates

Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge updates are limited, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t read about some upcoming updates.

While most carriers are keeping quiet about their plans, we’ve identified a few updates users should know about. Australian carriers vodafone And telstra confirmed the upcoming Android 5.0.2 Lollipop bug fix updates for both Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge versions. And if they plan to release it, you can bet other carriers have updates for the future.

Vodafone’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge bug-fix updates failed the test, and the carrier says it awaits re-release from Samsung. It’s unclear how long this will take. Telstra says it plans to release the updates on May 25. It’s a target date and it all depends on the behind-the-scenes testing process.

Galaxy S6 Update and Features

These Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge Lollipop updates are bug fix updates according to the change logs. The updates are said to include device stability improvements, bug fixes, new and/or enhanced features, and further performance improvements.

According to this GSMArena, updates focus on fixing memory issues and performance issues. The site claims that the software fixes the issues and makes the Galaxy S6 feel “faster” in particular. This bodes well for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge users around the world.

Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge users have been complaining about the lag, especially on the keyboard, and it looks like Samsung’s new update has eliminated these issues. Change logs may differ from carrier to carrier, but we expect the same basic set of bug fixes for every update.

Galaxy S6 Problems and Fixes

Although this Galaxy S6 update aims to fix problems, there is always a chance that it will cause some problems on its own. Galaxy users always take some risk when choosing to install a brand new update, as major and minor updates can have a negative impact on performance.

Galaxy S6 Edge issues buyers need to know about.

Just in case, we’ve put together a list of Galaxy S6 problems and fixes that should help if this update is causing problems or fails to fix all the issues plaguing the Galaxy S6.

It’s still unclear when Samsung plans to release the Android 5.1 update, so if this update isn’t enough, users will have to rely on third-party fixes.