Official Firmware Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Firmware is now available at EN.mEandroid.NET. Samsung rolled out the  Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow   official firmware update for  Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

The firmware update recently out by Samsung and the users can manually download to update their device. The users can also update their device to this new firmware through Samsung Kies or OTA (Over the Air)R.

It is always recommended to update your device with the latest firmware whenever Samsung rolled out as with every update Samsung introduces fixes for bugs (if any), improve/enhance overall performance in OS and sometime introduces new features. Here at EN.mEandroid.NET, you’ll find both official and manual way to update this latest firmware on your SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+.

Scroll through this page to learn how to install stock  Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow   firmware on SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+.

However, flashing or installing official firmware restore device kernel, so root access to your device will be void, means the firmware update will unroot your device (if it was rooted).

Official Firmware on

There are two official ways to update the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow stock firmware, OTA, and KIES. However, if you unable to update your device through OTA and Kies, then you can flash stock firmware manually through Odin. AndroidOfficer always recommends you to try official ways (OTA or KIES) first and if official method doesn’t work then try manual method to flash the stock firmware.

Official Firmware Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+ Details

Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus
Model: SM-G928R4
Version: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
PDA: G928R4TYS3BPL1

Warning!

The firmware is released only for the SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+. So, don’t try this tutorial on any other Android device and also the tutorial is based on Windows PC. EN.mEandroid.NET is not responsible If anything wrong happens to your device after following this guide, try this at your own risk. However, we believe that if you follow the instructions carefully that mentioned in this guide, your device shouldn’t face any issue.

Pre-Requisites:

Before proceeding to update guide, AndroidOfficer recommend to backup all your device data and settings to restore later when you need that. However, official firmware restores all previous data but if your device gets stuck at boot loop issue or fall into any error, the backup file will help you to restore all your data.

1. Check your device battery percentage, make sure that your device have at least 60% battery power
2. Backup all your device data and settings to external storage- (HOW TO BACK UP ANDROID AND KEEP YOUR DATA SAFE 2017)
3. Check that USB Debugging is Enabled on your device, otherwise, it is not possible to connect and transfer files between PC and SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+   via USB- (WHAT IS USB DEBUGGING 2017?)
4. Install USB Driver for  on your PC (Download Samsung USB Drivers 2017)

Note That:

• If your SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+   have any Custom ROM installed such as- CyanogenMod ROM, ParanoidAndroid ROM, AOKP ROM, SLIM ROM, PACman ROM, Avatar ROM, Omni ROM, LiquidSmooth ROM, Beanstalk ROM, Carbon ROM etc, then it’ll be replaced by stock firmware.
• Custom Recovery such as ClockWorkMod Recovery (CWM) or TWRP or Philz Recovery will be replaced by Stock Recovery.

How to Install/Update Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+  Official Firmware on via OTA:

1. Turn on Internet connection on your device (should have stable Internet connection)
2. Go to Settings>>About, and tap on the Update Option from there (If its show “The latest update have already been installed” message, then your device haven’t received any OTA yet, check back later or try installing through Kies.)
3. Tap OK to start the download and installation process
4. Once done, your device will reboot automatically

How to Install/Update Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+  Official Firmware on via Samsung Kies

1. Turn on Internet connection on your device (should have stable Internet connection)
2. Download and Install Samsung Kies Utility on your PC
3. Connect your device to PC through USB
4. Open/Run Samsung Kies, it should automatically detect your device
5. At the Samsung Kies home screen, you’ll see New Firmware Upgrade is available notification.  (If You were seen- “This is the last firmware, then your device haven’t received the latest firmware on Kies, check back later or try flashing manually through Odin)
6. Click on the Firmware Upgrade button to start the update process
7. Follow onscreen instructions
8. Once done, your device will be reboot automatically
9. After reboot, you can disconnect your device from PC

If both the above official way don’t work for you, then download the firmware from the below list and follow the manual installation guide as it is.

Download Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+ Firmware

Note that: you can flash/install any firmware from the below list if the firmware for your country is not available, except those firmware comes with their carrier name.

• How to Install/Update Official Firmware on  Manually through Odin:

1. Download firmware from the above list and extract the zip file, you should get .tar.md5 file along with few other files.
2. Download Odin v3.09 and extract the zip file, you should get Odin v3.09.exe file along with other files.
3. Now Open/Run Odin v3.09.exe file as an administrator (to open program with admin privilege, right click on the Odin v3.09.exe file and click on the “Run as administrator” from the context menu, this is applicable only on Windows Vista, Windows 7 or higher PC)
4. Switch off and boot SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+   into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down+Home+Power buttons together (long press until the boot screen appear). A warning message will flash, now press Volume Up key to proceed to Download Mode.
5. Now connect your SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+   to your PC via USB cable
6. In Odin screen, you should see a COM Port number like “0:[COM7]” at ID: COM section and Added! text at the message box This means your device has been successfully detected by Odin.
7. Make sure that, only the “Auto Reboot” and F. Reset Time  options are checked in Odin screen.
8. Now, click on the AP button and select the .tar.md5 file that you get by extracting the firmware zip file in step 1.
9. Now, click on the Start button to begin the installation process, and wait few moments.
10. Once completed, you would see “PASS!” message in ID: COM port having green background
11. Your phone should automatically reboot after completion
12. You can now disconnect/unplug your phone from computer

Congrats! your SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+  now updated to the  Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow stock firmware. Now, go to Settings>>About, and verify the firmware update.

How to Fix Bootloop on

If anything goes wrong, your device may stick at booting animation. If your SM-G928R4 Galaxy S6 Edge+   stuck at boot animation screen for more than 10 minutes, then follow these instructions:

• Go to Recovery Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up+Home+Power buttons together.
• Now, perform Wipe Data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting the reboot system now option.
• In Recovery Mode use the Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select any option.