The much-awaited Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OTA (over-the-air) update has finally come to the AT&T variant of Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, weeks after the unlocked models received it.
The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update file for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge weighs 1.5GB and carries the build number of MMB29K.G920AUCU3CPD6, according to AT&T Community Forums (via GSM Arena). The update has brought some changes, including adding of Amazon to full preload and inclusion of the Video Calling feature. AT&T Mail and YP Mobile have been moved to a Virtual Preload, while Keeper, AT&T Live and FB Messenger have been removed.
The firmware update should also bring features like Doze, Now on Tap, Runtime Permissions and Google Now on Tap to the device.
The South Korean technology giant has released the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update to several of its flagship devices, including the Galaxy S5, Galaxy S5 Sport, Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy Note 4. Other mid-range and high-end devices like the Galaxy Tab S2, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy A8, and Galaxy A7 are also expected to get the firmware soon.
How to install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow via OTA on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge:
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow download notification will appear on the device screen
- Press "Download" button
- Press "Restart & Install" button
- Rebooting will begin automatically
- You will see "Installing System Update" notice when installation starts
- Upgrading begins automatically
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow will run on your device after upgrading is done
You can also manually check availability of the new software by going to – 'Settings' >> 'About phone' >> 'System updates' >> 'Check For Update'.
