Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)'s home screen, which shows the various shortcuts, date, time and network options available for the user. (Photo : YouTube/ C4ETech)
The Android Marshmallow update is finally rolling out to Samsung Galaxy J5(2015). The model number of the device, which is receiving the update is SM-J500F.
Samsung Galaxy J5(2015) was released with Android Lollipop and now it is getting the latest update. Users waited almost eight months for Android Marshmallow to hit their phones. It is not known whether Samsung Galaxy J5(2015) will get the upcoming Android N operating system or not.
The Android Marshmallow update is releasing in phases for all the users. The whole rollout process will take approximately two weeks to reach all the customers.
Users can check their Samsung Galaxy J5(2015) device to see if they are being prompted to download the update or not. To do so, they can go to Settings> About Phone> Check for Software Update.
For Samsung Galaxy J5(2015) the Android Marshmallow update weighs more than 800 MB. Users are recommended to connect their device to an unmetered and stable Wi-Fi connection for a seamless download experience.
They also need to connect the Samsung Galaxy J5(2015) to a power source if the battery levels are less than 50 percent. In case the smartphone battery gives way before the download is complete then the device may lose the local data and may be bricked.
The build number of the Andorid Marshmallow update is J500FXXU1BPF4.It is currently rolling out in India and is expected to reach other countries like Italy, France, Germany, Holland, the United States soon.
Meanwhile, Samsung confirmed that it will release the Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 update for other devices such as Samsung Galaxy J3, A5, A7 and A8, according to GSM Arena. However, the exact release schedule for these devices is not available.
Android Marshmallow is the current running version of operating system for Android phone users and it is designed to give users full control over their applications. One of the most notable things in this OS is the change in the lock screen of the device, according to BGR.
Watch the video to know more about the features of the Android Marshmallow OS here:
