Android Security Updates includes May 1 2017 Hitting AT&T Galaxy S7, S7edge, and S7 Active

Just a heads-up for AT&T Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, and the Galaxy S7 active users.  AT&T has just rolled out a new update containing the May 1,  2017 Android security patch level.  These release are now the 4th Android 7.0 Nougat updates hitting on AT&T's S7, S7 edge and S7 active alone. All of these were only a minor OTA updates that clocks at 40 MB in file size for each mentioned devices.

Here goes the update details:

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AT&T Galaxy S7 and S7 edge April 2017 Security Patch Updates (G930AUCU4BQD4 - G935AUCU4BQD4)

AT&T is sending an update on Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G90A) and Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935A) that brings the April 1, 2017 Android security patch level. The update also includes several fixes, such as Advanced Messaging, AT&T Messages Backup & Sync, Wi-Fi calling. While it also serve an additional improvements to Video Calling  and other various fixes and improvements to system related stuff.

The AT&T Galaxy S7  has bumped-up its current Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version G930AUCU4BQD4 from previous version G930AUCS4BQC2. While the Galaxy S7 edge also moved to version G935AUCU4BQD4 from G930AUCS4BQC2.

Here are the updates details:

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

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

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US Unlocked Galaxy S7 Edge G935U Android 7.0 Nougat Update Rolling Out Now

When it comes to OTA updates the US factory unlocked Galaxy S7 G930U and S7 edge G935U are the ones that seems always left behind. If you owned one you may already noticed that you device are getting slower updates compared to the carrier variants.

Since the Android 7.0 Nougat update is already pushed to all carrier variants, Samsung has also started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 edge.  While the Galaxy S7 might also follow within this week.  Yet it may also getting a bit late but an update still an update and the long wait has finally over.

So if you owned the Galaxy S7 edge G935U, you may check the update via Over-The-Air, or look for the stock firmware and install it manually.  The update came out as build version G935UUEU4BQD2. It brings all the Android 7.0 Nougat goodies, and also the security patch level for April 2017.

Here are the details:


Device Galaxy S7 edge SM-G935U

• Android version - 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level - April  1, 2017
• Baseband version - G935UUEU4BQD2
• Kernel version - 3.18.20-10860000
• Build number - NRD90M.G935UUEU4BQD2
• Build date -Tue 11 April 2017

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Telstra and Optus Released the March 2017 Security Updates on Galaxy S7and S7 edge

It seems like Australian carriers  such as Telstra and  Optus are releasing the March 2017 Android security patch updates on Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Telstra has announced the  approval of the new updates and the rolling out begins on April 7. However, Optus and will also follow in mid-April hence the update has just recently approved and are now just awaiting for the deployment.

These security updates will not bring any significant changes to the recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS. But it also includes an  updates to select Samsung applications, while the rest are other global bug fixes, stability and performance improvements .

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March 2017 Android Security Updates Hitting in Australia's Galaxy S7and S7 edge

The March 2017 Android security maintenance has just recently released on the unlocked version of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in Australia.  Both device has bumped up its Android security patch level to March 1, 2017.

Along with the latest security patches it also includes other global bug fixes, stability and performance improvements.

The Galaxy S7 received an update to version G930FXXS1DQCE. While the Galaxy S7 edge also moved to version G935FXXS1DQCE. These updates are now the 3rd Android 7.0 Nougat released for the two phones.

Here are the technical details:

What's New in the Update? 

1. Android 7.0 (security patches)


2. General bug fixes,  improvements to performance and stability.

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T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Android Nougat March 2017 Security Patch Updates G930TUVS4BQC1

The T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Android 7.0 Nougat update will now bump to build version  G930TUVS4BQC1 from the first released build G930TUVU4BQB1. This update brings the  March 1, 2017 security patches, but yet of-course it also includes various system improvements to enhanced the device performance and stability.

It's a minor OTA update as it seems bu it may have some additional bug-fixes for the device that might resolved some issues and problems found on the previous released.

Here goes the details:
What's New: 

• Various system improvements
• Android Security Updates

Update version:

• Model number:  SM-G930T
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G930TUVS4BQC1
• Kernel version: 3.18.31-10376601
• Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVS4BQC1
• AP: G930TUVS4BQC1
• CP: G930TUVS4BQC1
• CSC: G930TTMB4BQC1

It is being pushed via Over-The Air and weighs at just around 51 MB in size.   If it happens that you haven’t received the update's notification message on your Galaxy S7 , you simply head on your device Settings > Software update > Check for Updates.

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Rogers and Telus Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Receiving Android 7.0 Nougat Updates

Following the roll out the official Android 7.0 Nougat updates Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in Canada earlier last week.  But the roll out only happened on Bell, Eastlink, and Free Mobile  customers. This time around Rogers, Telus, Fido,  Koodo  and among other carriers devices are also started getting the same treatment.

Similar to Bell's released, Roger and Telus Galaxy S7 G930W8 bumped to version GG930W8VLU2BQB6.  While the Galaxy S7 edge on the other hand, also received an update to version G935W8VLU2BQB6.

Here are the details:

Galaxy S7  SM-G930W8	Galaxy S7 edge SM-G935W8
version: G930W8VLU2BQB6	version: G935W8VLU2BQB6
Android version: 7.0 Android security patch level: 1 February 2017 Baseband version: G930W8VLU2BQB6 Kernel version: 3.18.14-10780217 Build number: NRD90M.G930W8VLU2BQB6 AP: G930W8VLU2BQB6 CP: G930W8VLU2BQB6 CSC: G905W8OYA2BQB6 Build date:  24 Feb. 2017	Android version: 7.0 Android security patch level: 1 February 2017 Baseband version: G935W8VLU2BQB6 Kernel version: 3.18.14-10780217 Build number: NRD90M.G935W8VLU2BQB6 AP: G935W8VLU2BQB6 CP: G935W8VLU2BQB6 CSC: G935W8OYA2BQB6 Build date:  24 Feb. 2017

This update is available to all Canadian carriers Galaxy S7 and S7 edge customers. Isn't it awesome, that none has left behind? Awesome!

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Canada's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Owners Receiving Android 7.0 Nougat Updates

Canadian owners of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge has finally started receiving their Android 7.0 Nougat updates.  The said Nougat updates  is recently hitting Bell customers, while other major Canadian carriers will follow shortly in just a couple of days.  The Galaxy S7 received the firmware version G930W8VLU2BQB6. While the Galaxy S7 edge has also gotten the firmware version G935W8VLU2BQB6.

Here are the details:

Galaxy S7  SM-G930W8	Galaxy S7 edge SM-G935W8
version: G930W8VLU2BQB6	version: G935W8VLU2BQB6
Android version: 7.0 Android security patch level: 1 February 2017 Baseband version: G930W8VLU2BQB6 Kernel version: 3.18.14-10780217 Build number: NRD90M.G930W8VLU2BQB6 AP: G930W8VLU2BQB6 CP: G930W8VLU2BQB6 CSC: G905W8OYA2BQB6 Build date:  24 Feb. 2017	Android version: 7.0 Android security patch level: 1 February 2017 Baseband version: G935W8VLU2BQB6 Kernel version: 3.18.14-10780217 Build number: NRD90M.G935W8VLU2BQB6 AP: G935W8VLU2BQB6 CP: G935W8VLU2BQB6 CSC: G935W8OYA2BQB6 Build date:  24 Feb. 2017

This update is now available for Bell, Eastlink, Free Mobile, Sasktel, and Virgin Mobile. Rogers, Telus, and Fido hasn't showed up yet, but might be delayed for a while for some reasons.

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Galaxy S7 G930F & S7 edge G935F Android 7.0 Nougat February 2017 Security Patch Updates

Samsung has pushed the Android 7.0 Nougat updates on the international Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge earlier this year.  Each of these Nougat updates were also equipped with Android security patches that contains the month of January 2017 patches. Yet another month passes by, Samsung has just began sending out another round of Android 7.0 Nougat updates, but this time it contains the February 1, 2017  Android security patch level.

Along with the new Android security parch, it also includes general bug-fixes,  several system enhancements and improvements to the Android 7.0 Nougat.

So those who might have missed out the first Android 7.0 Nougat roll out,  then here's another doze of Android 7.0 Nougat updates heading on their way  to all Galaxy S7 SM-G930F and Galaxy S7 edge  SM-G935F devices around the globe.

Android 7.0 Nougat with February 2017 Android Security Patch Updates

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AT&T Galaxy S7 Active Android 7.0 Nougat Updates version G891AUCU2BQB2 Rolling Out

If you owned the rugged version of the Samsung Galaxy S7 which is only the AT&T Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A), you folks will also start to receive the Android 7.0 Nougat updates.  Earlier today, AT&T has officially announced the deployment of the said Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade for your devices. While AT&T have already sent out the Nougat updates for its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge devices last month, now its time for the Galaxy S7 Active owners as well.

Along with all the Android Nougat goodies it also includes the latest Android security patch update.  There were also new Samsung bloatware added, including the Samsung Cloud and Samsung Pass. While the AT&T Address Book app will be gone for good with this update.

The update will bump AT&T Galaxy S7 Active from its current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS to Android 7.0 Nougat dubbed as build version G891AUCU2BQB2. The update is officially live via Over-The-Air and clocks in at 1.58GB in size. So if you have a AT&t galaxy S7 Active make sure to start firing up that update menu in your device settings.  But keep in mind that the update is likely a staged release, and it may take into several days to reach everyone's devices.

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Verizon Galaxy S7 edge Official Android 7.0 Nougat Update version G935VVRU4BQA2

It's about time for Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners to get a doze of Android 7.0 Nougat treatment.  Few weeks earlier we've seen  AT&T,  T-Mobile, and Sprint pushing the official the Android  7.0 Nougat updates on their Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.  Though we've though Verizon variants  might take some further delays since they've dropped its participation in the Android Galaxy beta program way back in December. But now, big red is also started rolling out the official Android 7.0 Nougat updates on their own Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V) and Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935V)

Here goes the details for the Verizon Galaxy S7 edge Android 7.0 Nougat update, which is dubbed as build version G935VVZW4BQA2.  While for the flat Verizon Galaxy S7 Nougat update also got the build version G930VVRU4BQA2.

Android 7.0 Nougat update version G935VRU4BQA2

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G935VVRU4BQA2
• Kernel version: 3.18.31
• Build number: NRD90M.G935VVRU4BQA2

These updates were released via Over-The-Air (OTA) and weighs at approximately 1.3 GB in size. So make sure to hit the update menu in your device settings if you haven't received the notification message yet.  Again, the roll out usually takes in stages, so if you haven't seen it coming, just keep on checking or at-least give a day or two.

Android Nougat Updates Features

• Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
• Provides new UX and various performance modes
• Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
• Improved usability of the Multi-window
• Improved setting menu and Always On Display
• Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation
  
  

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Verizon Galaxy S7 Official Android 7.0 Nougat Update version G930VVRU4BQA2

Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are finally getting the official Android 7.0 Nougat updates. Few weeks earlier,  AT&T,  T-Mobile, and Sprint Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge has gotten its Android  7.0 Nougat updates. Now, its time for Verizon variants to receive the said Nougat goodies. Noting that Verizon was also part of the Galaxy Beta program and has released the Android Nougat beta way back in November, but for some undisclosed reasons the carrier has dropped its participation in December.  So this Nougat updates, has never been too much late for the Verizon  Galaxy S7 and S7 owners.

Anyways, for Verizon Galaxy S7 owners your device will receive the Nougat update dubbed as build version G930VVRU4BQA2. While for those who owns the Galaxy S7 edge will also bump to build version G935VVRU4BQA2.  Your device will receive the Nougat updates either it is running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow or on the Android Nougat beta.

Here are the details for the Verizon Galaxy S7 Nougat update.

Android 7.0 Nougat update version G930VVRU4BQA2

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G930VVRU4BQA2
• Kernel version: 3.18.31
• Build number: NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQA2

These updates were released via Over-The-Air (OTA) and weighs at approximately 1.3 GB in size. So make sure to hit the update menu in your device settings if you haven't received the notification message yet.  Again, the roll out usually takes in stages, so if you haven't seen it coming, just keep on checking or at-least give a day or two.

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Sprint Galaxy S7 edge Android Nougat Update to version G935PVPU4BQAA Rolling Out

If you are a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 or a Galaxy S7 edge owners then you're about to receive the Android 7.0 Nougat updates for your device. Starting today, Sprint has started rolling out the said devices Nougat updates.

Again, this release isn't still part of the Galaxy beta program that have been releasing the Nougat beta way back in December, but it's an official public release.

Anyways, the Android 7.0 Nougat update brings a lot of new features and changes. It also includes the most recent Android security patch dated as February 1, 2017. The Galaxy S7 edge receives the Nougat update version G935PVPU4BQAA, while the Galaxy S7 also got the Nougat update version G930PVPU4BQAA.

Here are the details: 

• Model number: SAMSUNG SM-G935P
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G935PVPU4BQAA
• Kernel version: 3.18.31-10318620
• Build number: NRD90M.G935PVPU4BQAA
• AP: G935PVPU4BQAA
• CP: G935PVPU4BQAA
• CSC: G935PSPT4BQAA
• Release date: February 22, 2017

Android Nougat Updates Features

• Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
• Provides new UX and various performance modes
• Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
• Improved usability of the Multi-window
• Improved setting menu and Always On Display
• Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

This update is now live via Over-The-Air (OTA) and weighs at 1.3 GB in size.

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Sprint Galaxy S7 Android Nougat Update to version G930PVPU4BQAA Rolling Out

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge official Android 7.0 Nougat updates has finally arrived! Among the US carriers, it was AT&T and T-Mobile recently made the first roll out and now it's time for Sprint Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners to get the same Nougat treatment.

Moreover, this aren't still part of the Galaxy beta program that have been releasing the Nougat beta way back in December, but it's an official public release.

Anyways, the Android 7.0 Nougat update brings a lot of new features and changes. It also includes the most recent Android security patch dated as February 1, 2017.

Here are the details: 

• Model number: SAMSUNG SM-G930P
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G930PVPU4BQAA
• Kernel version: 3.18.31-10318620
• Build number: NRD90M.G930PVPU4BQAA
• AP: G930PVPU4BQAA
• CP: G930PVPU4BQAA
• CSC: G930PSPT4BQAA
• Release date: February 22, 2017

Android Nougat Updates Features

• Android 7.0 Nougat OS upgrade
• Provides new UX and various performance modes
• Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
• Improved usability of the Multi-window
• Improved setting menu and Always On Display
• Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation

This update is now live via Over-The-Air (OTA) and weighs at 1392.02 MB in size.

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AT&T Galaxy S7 edge Official Nougat Update to version G935AUCU4BQA6 Rolling Out

While T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 edge already received the Nougat AT&T Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Android 7.0 Nougat update is finally here! The galaxy S7 edge has began receiving the said Nougat update which is dubbed as build version G935AUCU4BQA6. While the Galaxy S7 also comes as build version G930AUCU4BQA6.

While the rest of US carriers might also respond soon.

The Android 7.0 Nougat update brings a lot of new features and changes. It also includes the most recent Android security patch dated as February 1, 2017.

Here are the details:

Build version details:

• Model number: SAMSUNG-SM-G935A
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G935AUCU4BQA6
• Kernel version: 3.18.31-10280464
• Build number: NRD90M.G935AUCU4BQA6
• AP: G935AUCU4BQA6
• CP: G935AUCU4BQA6
• CSC: G935AATT4BQA6
• Release date: February 18, 2017

This update is now live via Over-The-Air even though AT&T's S7  and S7 edge support pages have been updated to reflect this Nougat update yet, but they surely do anytime
soon.

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AT&T Galaxy S7 Official Android Nougat Update version G930AUCU4BQA6 Released

AT&T Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Android 7.0 Nougat update is finally here! It comes as build version G930AUCU4BQA6 and weighs at around 1. GB in size. Following T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Nougat updates, owners of AT&T device has also started receiving the said Nougat updates. While the rest of US carriers might also respond soon.

The Android 7.0 Nougat update brings a lot of new features and changes. It also includes the most recent Android security patch dated as February 1, 2017.

Here are the details: 

• Model number: SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G930AUCU4BQA6
• Kernel version: 3.18.31-10280464
• Build number: NRD90M.G930AUCU4BQA6
• AP: G930AUCU4BQA6
• CP: G930AUCU4BQA6
• CSC: G930AATT4BQA6
• Release date: February 18, 2017

This update is now live via Over-The-Air even though AT&T's S7  and S7 edge support pages have been updated to reflect this Nougat update yet, but they surely do anytime soon.

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T-Mobile Galaxy S7 edge Official Nougat Update version G935TUVU4BQB1

The awaited Nougat update has finally arrive on T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. The Galaxy S7 edge first official  Android 7.0 Nougat firmware came out as  build version  G935TUVU4BQB1, while the Galaxy S7 also bumped to version G935TUVU4BQB1.

Though T-Mobile has already made an announcements that the roll out will start on  on February 20, 2017, but many Galaxy S7 and S7 edger owners has started receiving the said Nougat update as earlier to the given scheduled release date.

Here are the technical details of the said Nougat update:

• Model number:  SM-G935T
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G935TUVU4BQB1
• Kernel version: 3.18.31-10376601
• Build number: NRD90M.G935TUVU4BQB1
• AP: G935TUVU4BQB1
• CP: G935TUVU4BQB1
• CSC: G935TMB4BQB1
• Release date: February 20, 2017
• File size: 1563 MB

The update is now live via Over-The-Air as we speak. To get the update simply head to your phone’s Settings > About device > Check software update.

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T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Official Nougat Update version G930TUVU4BQB1 Rolling Out

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Nougat update has finally rolling out. The first official  Android 7.0 Nougat firmware dubbed as build version  G930TUVU4BQB1 has started hitting today.

As per T-Mobile announcements, both Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Nougat updates will going to start on February 20, 2017, but the release was unexpectedly came earlier as we thought.

Here are the technical details of the said Nougat update:

• Model number:  SM-G930T
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G930TUVU4BQB1
• Kernel version: 3.18.31-10376601
• Build number: NRD90M.G930TUVU4BQB1
• AP: G930TUVU4BQB1
• CP: G930TUVU4BQB1
• CSC: G930TMB4BQB1
• Release date: February 20, 2017
• File size: 116 MB

The update is now live via Over-The-Air as we speak. To get the update simply head to your phone’s Settings > About device > Check software update.

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Galaxy S7 G930F Nougat Update G930FXXU1DQB3

An official Android 7.0 Nougat dubbed as build version G930FXXU1DQB3  is recently released on Galaxy S7 in UK.  This is the second Nougat update we've seen landed on Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930F and the Galaxy S7 edge SM-G935F, while other Galaxy S7 and S7 edge models particularly in the United States haven't started to roll out yet.

Though both countries took part of the Galaxy Beta program, of which some select Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners has joined the Nougat beta testing way back in December.  But one thing for sure the said Nougat updates is already here and only time can tell to when that massive roll out begins.

Anyway, this Nougat update includes several bug-fixes,  bunch of improvements for the device stability, and lots of system enhancements. There are also some handy new features, including some additional pre-installed applications.

Android Nougat Update version G930FXXU1DQB3 details:

• Device: Galaxy S7
• Model number: SM-G930F
• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: January 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G930FXXU1DQB1
• Kernel version: 3.18.31-10422490
• Build number: NRD90M.G930FXXU1DQB3
• AP: G930FXXU1DQB3
• CP: G930FXXU1DQB1
• CSC: G905FOXA1DQB1
• Release date: January 7, 2017
• Previous update:  G930FXXU1DPLT

This Nougat update version G930FXXU1DQB3 weighed at 98.11 MB in size and its available either via Over-The-Air OTA or by using Kies or Smart Switch for PC. Again, it is only released and available in United Kingdom as of this moment, but might also soon sent out through the rest of Europe regions.

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