Some Samsung Galaxy Note 4 devices across the globe have finally been updated to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow via official over-the-air (OTA) release. Variants include those in Asia, Europe, South America and under Sprint in the U.S.
Samsung had officially released worldwide the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Galaxy Note 4 units. The update kick-started with mobile carrier Sprint in the United States last March 24, followed by some Asian, European and South American nations. Particularly, versions being updated are located in Poland, India and Turkey with model number N910C, the Exynos units.
According to a discussion thread on a Turkish forum regarding this update in the country, Marshmallow carried over Galaxy Note 5's famed screen off memo feature to Galaxy Note 4. This feature allows users to scribble anything on the screen while the device is asleep. The device also got latest user interface designs which are way similar to that off its successor.
Marshmallow upgrade in Turkey is only around 1.3GB, which is less heavier than Sprint's. To check for the update, head over to Settings > About phone > Check for updates.
The upgrade has long been overdue which made it very much anticipated and sought-after. In fact, many Galaxy Note 4 owners around the globe resorted to updating their devices using custom ROMs as many of them were already available since last year.
Some of the renowned ROMs which supported the device are Emotion, AOKP, Dirty Unicorn. Emotion supports units with mobile numbers N910F and N910G, while AOKP and Dirty Unicorn only support units with model number N910F. Per review, these custom firmware have been doing good on the device, offering a lot of customization options and tweaks.
Meanwhile, there is still no concrete information until now as to when other mobile carriers in the U.S. will follow Sprint's footsteps. As of the moment, T-Mobile units are still in manufacturer development stage. It will still undergo the testing stage.
AT&T, Verizon Wireless and US Cellular have not expressed any official statement yet.
