Galaxy S5 users are in for some good news as Samsung has officially rolled out the highly-anticipated Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for the smartphone with build number G900HXXU1CPE6 in Kazakhstan.
Though the firmware is being rolled out as a manual update for Kazakhstan, it is officially compatible with all G900H models. Interested users can follow the step-by-step guide posted below to install the latest Android firmware manually on their Galaxy S5 via Odin.
Note: The installation of this firmware will not void the warranty on your device as it is a stock firmware and not a custom firmware from third-party Android developers. The XXU1CPE6 update is confirmed to be stable and it brings a bunch of bug fixes as well as security improvements over the previous release.
Prerequisites
- Backup important data and settings on the Galaxy S5 G900H before you proceed with the firmware installation
- Ensure the phone has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown during installation which could inadvertently brick the device
- Verify that USB debugging is enabled via Menu > Settings > Developer options (if developer options are missing, just tap repeatedly on the build number via Menu > Settings > About Phone until the option appears)
- This tutorial is meant for Galaxy S5 SM-G900H model only. Do not attempt this procedure on any other phone as it could permanently damage the hardware.
Downloads Required
Android 6.0.1 G900HXXU1CPE6 Marshmallow firmware
How to update Galaxy S5 SM-G900H with Android 6.0.1 XXU1CPE6 Marshmallow official firmware
- Download the official Android M XXU1CPE6 firmware using the link provided.
- Save the downloaded file to the desktop.
- Now download Odin and extract it to your computer. Then install it by following the onscreen instructions.
- Wait until Odin is installed. Then launch it on the computer. Ensure that the Galaxy S5 USB drivers are installed on the PC.
- Turn off your phone and reboot it into download mode. When the device shuts down, press and hold the Power, Volume Down and Home buttons at the same time; then connect your device to the computer via USB cable.
- Odin will now communicate with the Galaxy S5 and the "added" message will be displayed on the screen. Wait until the ID: COM field turns yellow or blue. If not, reinstall USB drivers before repeating the steps from above.
- In Odin, select the AP option in order to load the Marshmallow firmware file.
- Verify that Re-Partition and Auto Reboot options are unchecked. Then click on the Start button and wait until the flashing process completes.
- Finally, the green "Pass" message will be displayed and the ID: COM box will turn green. It is now safe to remove the USB cable and reboot your device.
[Source: SamMobile]
