Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge devices in the UK and Netherlands are reportedly getting the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update. Several carriers, Telus and T-Mobile, confirmed release dates for their Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge units.
Android Marshmallow is coming to Samsung Galaxy S6 devices in Europe. International Business Times reported that Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge units under Vodafone in the UK have started receiving Marshmallow. The update with build number "XXU3DPB8" is available only to S6 phones with model number SM-G920F and S6 Edge devices with model number SM-G925F.
Owners of these devices should expect to receive Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow very soon. It was reported that Marshmallow has arrived to Vodafone devices in the Netherlands. The update in this region has the build number "XXU3DPB8".
Samsung stated that it will announce the Marshmallow release schedule for its devices depending on the condition of the market and the carriers. According to GottaBeMobile, several carriers have scheduled release dates for their Samsung Galaxy S6 units. Telus tentatively set the Marshmallow release along with a security update for its Galaxy S6 Edge Plus devices in March 9.
Meanwhile, T-Mobile said that its Galaxy S6 series will get Android Marshmallow updates. However, these are still on the pre-testing stage. Additionally, it seems that all major carriers in the U.S. will roll out Marshmallow to the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.
Lawyer Herald previously reported that a leaked Samsung Android 6.0 release guide was spotted online. The leak revealed that Marshmallow will hit Galaxy devices in 3 phases. The first devices to receive the update, aside from the S6 series, are the Galaxy Noted Edge and Galaxy S5.
Currently, Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge units in South Korea are being upgraded to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The software update brings enhancements and new features, such as the Internet 4.0 app that enables browsing in Samsung Gear VR.
