While waiting for the official arrival of the final version of Android Marshmallow, companies are working hard to release version 5.1.1 of Google's operating system on the devices in their product range that are expected to receive the corresponding firmware. Samsung It is one of those that is progressing adequately in its implementation, but this does not mean that it is not working on the launch of the new iteration of Google's operating system, as has been verified.
We say this because a list has been published in which you can know the models of the Korean company that will receive, in a first save, Android Marshmallow. This development, by the way, is the most interesting as it will offer many positive news for users, such as a optimized RAM managementa whirlpool bath, custom permission management and, of course, the implementation of Now on Tap.
Next we leave the list of the models that will receive at first its corresponding ROM with Android Marshmallow and, therefore, you will enjoy all its virtues:
- Samsung Galaxy Note5
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge +
- Samsung Galaxy S6
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Duo
- Samsung Galaxy Edge S6
- Samsung Galaxy Note 4
- Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos
- Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
- Samsung Galaxy Alpha
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A
As has been seen, there are some important absences, such as the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Tab S range of tablets, so if you are one of those who have one of these models, you should have a little more patience and wait for the manufacturer to decide what to do in relation to the development of its corresponding firmware.
Time for upgrade
The information provided also indicates a approximate time in which the different firmwares will be included. According to this, at the beginning of the next deployment cycle will be when Android Marshmallow will begin to reach the aforementioned models. This is logical, since this version of the operating system lands definitively after its official launch alongside new Nexus models. LG y Huawei.
More models and variants in the first wave
In addition to the above, the firm is working on bringing Marshmallow to very popular models such as the Galaxy S5 family and variants. This includes Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F/G900V/G900H/G900FD) and Galaxy S5 LTE-A (SM-G901/SM-G906L), as well as the Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F). In the flagship range, the update extends to Galaxy S6 (SM-G920FD/F/D/T/A/P/V/I/R4/AZ/R7/T1/R6/W8/S/K/L), Galaxy edge S6 (SM-G9250/F/I/Z/D/J/T/A/P/R4/R6/W8/R7/V/K/S/L) y Galaxy S6 edge + (SM-G928A/P/R4/F/V/T/7C/I/C). They also appear Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910V/F), Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915V) and the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C/V/R4/P/A/T/8/I). Availability of each variant may vary by region and operator, and will arrive with TouchWiz optimized.
Second phase planned: Galaxy A, E and J, and tablets
In a later phase, Samsung aims to expand the deployment to the Midrange and input: Galaxy A8, A7, A5 and A3; the series Galaxy E7 and E5; and models of the Galaxy J range. On tablets, in addition to A Galaxy Tab, the arrival at is contemplated Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 y Galaxy Tab S2 9.7As always, these rounds depend on certifications and final validations.
What's new in Android 6.0 that you'll notice the most
Marshmallow introduces key improvements that elevate the experience on supported Galaxy devices: Pickups for energy saving in standby, granular permissions which you can grant or revoke by role, automatic backups of apps and data, Now on Tap to get contextual information without leaving what you're doing and native fingerprint reader support that integrates with services like mobile payments (e.g., Android Pay, depending on regional availability). There is also memory usage improvements and advanced sound controls, including "Do Not Disturb" options such as "until next alarm."
Deployment and good practices
The deployment is carried out in a staggered OTA, differentiating between free and operator units. It is advisable have enough battery, free up space, make a Backup and check in Settings > Software Update. If the notification doesn't appear, it may take a few days to propagate depending on country y operatorIn any case, Samsung continues to fine-tune stability y performance with subsequent patches.
Samsung prioritizes its top of the range and recent models in the first wave, while preparing a second phase to expand coverage to the mid-range and tablets. The improvements of Android 6.0 Marshmallow justify the wait: more autonomy, control and safety, with a gradual rollout that will reach the listed models and their multiple variants.
