Verizon units of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 are set to go through tests of Android 6.0 Marshmallow software update in November as official release had been confirmed coming by the first quarter of 2016. The update will bring in exciting new features and improvements in web experience, user interface and security.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on Verizon has been reported ready to hit Android 6.0 Marshmallow update test this month. In this stage, certification process will also be conducted by the biggest mobile carrier in the US. This is to ensure best quality of Marshmallow.
The South Korean giant already confirmed early in October that it is releasing the official Marshmallow software to a bunch of Galaxy devices in the first and second quarters next year. This includes the Galaxy Note 5, galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Tab S2, among others.
However, official release of the software to phones under Verizon Wireless will be up to the carrier.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 units of Verizon have model number SM-N910V. All of the carrier's units are still running on Android 5.0.1 Lollipop software version and are still expected to hit Android 5.1.1.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow software will bring in refinements of existing system apps and first time features. These include power saver Doze, Google Now, app drawer, security, apps permissions and user interface, among others.
Apps permissions is one of the most prominent improvements in Android features. In its older version, apps like location, message history, camera, photos, video, etc. will ask users for permission to access right at the installation process. Even in less important instances, the device will ask users for permissions when an app is launched.
With Marshmallow, Google alters the system by making permissions on a case to case basis. For instance, when launching the device camera using the Twitter app, this micro-blogging site will convey a passing notification if user would allow Twitter to access camera.
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