Install safety and security patch Firmware on Verizon Galaxy S6 & S6 edge
Verizon has been rolling out a safety and security patch OTA update for a few days now. having updated your phone to the latest G920VVRU4CPF4 (for S6) and G925VVRU4CPH1 (for S6 Edge) builds, you can protected your S6 against some vulnerabilities. In case you didn’t receive the OTA yet, we have full firmware for you below. Below, we’ll also describe how you can install the Android 6.01 Marshmallow safety and security patch firmware on Verizon Galaxy S6 SM-G920V and S6 edge G925V.
As you should already be aware that Samsung firmwares can easily be flashed manually using a tool called Odin. Below, we’ll be describing the easy Odin steps for those who can not install the firmware without some reference for the same.
Disclaimer
Although we’ve taken utmost care in describing the installation procedure, we don’t guarantee that it’s 100% risk-free. Therefore, follow the procedure carefully. However, if you are careless, or miss or skip any step, you’ll unquestionably end up in a mess. follow the tutorial at your own risk and don’t hesitate to clear your doubts if you have any.
Download safety and security patch Firmware for Verizon Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge
Note: The firmwares offered below are official ones. Installing them on your device won’t void your phone’s warranty or trip KNOX counter.
Firmware details | Galaxy S6
Model number: SM-G920V
OS Version: Marshmallow (Android 6.0.1)
Country/Carrier: USA/Verizon
Release Date: 16.08.2016
Security patch level: 2016-06-01
PDA: G920VVRU4CPF4
CSC: VZW
Phone: G920VVRU4CPF4
Download link | Mirror
Firmware details | Galaxy S6 edge
Model number: SM-G925V
OS Version: Marshmallow (Android 6.0.1)
Country/Carrier: USA/Verizon
Release Date: 23.08.2016
Security patch level: 2016-06-01
PDA: G925VVRU4CPH1
CSC: VZW
Phone: G925VVRU4CPH1
Download link | Mirror
Prepared to Make
Download the firmware for your device model from above and extract the zip to get the firmware file with .tar.md5 extension.
Download Odin 3.10.7 extract the zip on your desktop. If you are Mac user, you can use the Java version of Odin.
Install the most recent Samsung Kies or USB chauffeurs installed on your PC. skip this step if you have them already installed on your computer.
Also, go to Settings> developers options in your Verizon Galaxy S6/S6 edge and enable USB Debugging.
Installing the stock firmware does not wipe any data or installed apps, but you ought to still backup them as a precaution.
Make sure you phone is amply charged before starting.
Install safety and security patch Firmware on Verizon Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge
Having taken care of the preparatory steps described above and downloaded the firmware, you’re all set to install it on your device. just follow the easy steps given below.
Open the Odin folder and launch Odin 3.10.7.exe as administrator.
Now turn off your Verizon Galaxy S6 and boot it into the download mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + home + Power buttons at the same time for 2-3 seconds. When you see the cautioning screen with yellow exclamation mark, release the keys and then press the volume Up essential to enter the download Mode.
Connect your phone to the PC using the stock USB cable television that came with your phone.
When your device is detected by the computer, the ID:COM port in Odin will turn blue and you’ll see “Added!” in Odin’s message box.
Click the options tab in Odin and make sure that only car Reboot and F. Reset Time options are selected.
Now click the AP button in Odin and select the firmware file with .tar.md5 extension.
Take a calm breath and click the start button to set off the installation.
Now wait patiently as it takes a few minutes for the installation process to complete.
When the firmware is installed you will get PASS! message on Odin to indicate the installation was successful.
The installation having finished, your Galaxy S6 will reboot automatically.
Done! You need to be patient again because it in some cases takes a while until your device reboots and gets ready for use. In case your Verizon S6 does not get past the Verizon splash screen even after waiting for 5-10 minutes, carry out a data factory reset through stock recovery. You can find the comprehensive tutorial for doing the same here.
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