Now that a good amount of time has passed since the release of Android 7.0 Nougat, OEM brands are rushing to release their own flavor. Well, the users are in luck because Samsung is reportedly already working on Android Nougat for Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.While Samsung has already announced the Galaxy Beta program for S7 and S7 Edge users, the older flagship will also be receiving the love. The flagship devices of last year may not be too far from the update, which seems to carry the build number XXS5DPK7.Before the news of Android Nougat for Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge gets you all excited, it is important to remember something. Since the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are at least a month away from official Nougat release, it could be months before the latter receive the update.Apart from the beautiful UX upgrade that Samsung has planned with the Nougat update, there is so much more that the software update will offer. Since Android Nougat will be the last major update for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, Samsung is sure to pack a solid final punch.In the meantime, do make sure that your device is up to date with the latest security patches. You can check for the latest updates manually by heading over to Settings->About phone->Software update->Check for updates. Moreover, you can also use our firmware platform to keep an eye out for the latest Samsung updates.
What's my model number?
There are several ways to locate your model number:
- Option 1
- On your device, go to Settings, then "About device" and scroll down to "Model number"
- Option 2
- Often times you can view the model number inside the device, by removing the battery
- Option 3
- Using Samsung's model/serial number location tool