Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update has been rolled out to a few devices only as of now and is reported to come to Samsung following announced beta tests of the brand has begun last week. The first software version of Marshmallow begins with Galaxy Note 5 and a few other Samsung phones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 owners both unlocked and under carriers have enough to be thankful for despite the overdue roll out of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Apparently, the giant is now doing beta tests to two of its devices which means the upgrade should now be only a few days or weeks ahead.
As reported before, Canadian carrier, Telus, confirmed mid this month that it will begin rolling out the Marshmallow update to its versions of Galaxy Note 5 by the first week of February. As normally as it does with software updates, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are the ones who first release the updates before partner carriers will. In this case, it could be that Samsung might release the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to unlocked versions of Galaxy Note 5 a week or so before Telus.
If this can be true, that might happen later this week. However, Samsung continues to remain silent about software update schedules aside from the estimated time of arrival (ETA) list it previously revealed back in October 2015.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow will feature "Install overnight" option. This will allow the device to install an update at dusk, around 2 to 5 am. The phone will reboot itself after update is being installed. Afterwards, a full screen image of apps being optimized will be shown.
The update is expected to be larger in size than expected since it is a beta stage. Aside from the slated additions and features, Marshmallow will also bring more quick settings toggles for Private Mode in the status bar and improved visibility of notification panel icons. Plus, Samsung has made minor tweaks on how the phone vibrates when locked with a fingerprint; the phone will only vibrate when the fingerprint is not recognized.
