Samsung Galaxy Note 4 units on Sprint are bound for the Android 6.0 Marshmallow software's testing phase in November as official release of the new build had been slated early next year. The upgrade will bring in new key features and improvements in overall system performance.
Sprint units of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was confirmed in the first quarter of 2016 and testing reported coming before the year ends. According to previous reports, testing will come this month while official release will come in January 2016.
In this stage, the mobile network will conduct a certification procedure to guarantee high quality and optimum performance of user interface, web, security and more.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 of Sprint has model number SM-N910P. All units had just been updated to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop version in September.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow being the most refined Android update Google has developed in history is bringing a host of new features and major tweaks on existing apps, security and user interface.
One of the most stirring features the new build offers is the fingerprint supports. Although fingerprint scanners or sensor are no new in the mobile tech industry, Android is making the best way by sporting some edge over Apple's iOS, the undefeated operating system for innovations.
With Marshmallow, the fingerprint scanners can be used in unlocking phones and tablets, pay online purchases, and sign in to several apps and services. This new support on Android has been widely lauded when it was tested on Nexus devices through developer preview versions as it brought extra convenience to Android phone owners.
Marshmallow is also confirmed coming to Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy ALPHA, Galaxy tab S2 9.7, Galaxy Tab S2 8.0, Galaxy Tab A, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6, among others.
Meanwhile, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and US Cellular have also laid down their plans for Marshmallow.
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