April 2017 Security Updates Hitting on Sprint Galaxy S7 and S7 edge -G930PVPU4BQD2/G935PVPU4BQD2

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Yet another month has passed and so does another monthly Android security patch updates coming Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.  This time around, it is Sprint pushing the April 1, 2017 Android security patch level on its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Sprint Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P) will now move its current Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G930PVPU4BQD2 from G930PVPS4BQC1. While the Galaxy S7 edge  (SM-G935P) will also bump to version G935PVPU4BQD2 from G935PVPS4BQC1.




What’s New in The Update?

  • April 1, 2017 Security Patches
  • General bug fixes and system improvements, including an an increase in battery life performance


Sprint Galaxy S7 Update version G930PVPU4BQD2
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: April 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G930PVPU4BQD2
  • Kernel version: 3.18.31-10318693
  • Build number: NRD90M.G930PVPU4BQD2

Sprint Galaxy S7 edge Update version G935PVPU4BQD2
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: April 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G935PVPU4BQD2
  • Kernel version: 3.18.31-10318693
  • Build number: NRD90M.G935PVPU4BQD2

How to update Sprint Galaxy S7 and or a S7 edge via Over-The-Air:

  • Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update. This is a must and very important part to get rid of some issues if ever the software update being interrupted due to a power failure.
  1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About device > Software updates > Check for Updates.
  2. If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.
  3. The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.

That's it. You may then head-over in your device settings to check if the Android OS version have been updated into this version.