The stock Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware update has been rolled out for the Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone Galaxy S6 Edge model number G925F. Currently the Lollipop firmware is available for these devices but it is expected that Samsung will also release the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update soon. This Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update comes with build number G925FXXU3COJ1 having security patches and various bugs fixes as well as it includes a fix for some of the notification glitches, reported by certain users. If you are interested to get this XXU3COJ1 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware then navigate to OTA (Over-the-air) or you can also use Samsung KIES to upgrade your device. But if you have not received the OTA notification or can’t update your Galaxy S6 due to any other reason via OTA or Samsung KIES then don’t worry we have a step-by-step guide given below on how to update Galaxy S6 Edge G925F to XXU3COJ1 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop stock firmware manually.
This G925FXXU3COJ1 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is a complete unbranded firmware that has no extra language packs or pre-installed apps. In this guide we’ll use Odin flashing tool to install XXU3COJ1 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Galaxy S6 Edge LTE G925F. As this is an official firmware but still we recommends you to take a proper backup of all your important data before proceeding to the installation guide. Check out the firmware details given below:
XXU3COJ1 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Firmware Details:
| Model | SM-G925F |
| Model name | GALAXY S6 Edge |
| Country | South Africa |
| Version | Android 5.1.1 |
| Changelist | 5917605 |
| Build date | Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:59:47 +0000 |
| Product code | XFE |
| PDA | G925FXXU3COJ1 |
| CSC | G925FOJV3COJ1 |
Note:
This guide containing the stock G925FXXU3COJ1 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware file and instructions can be used only with the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone. Do not try to install this firmware on any other devices. Verify the model number of your Galaxy S6 Edge, if it is G925F then go ahead, otherwise not. Check the model number of your phone by navigating to Settings > About Phone.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Galaxy S6 Edge G925F during or after the installation of G925FXXU3COJ1 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OTA update. Proceed at your own risk.
Pre-Requirements:
- Take a proper backup of all your important data and settings on the Galaxy S6 Edge before doing anything.
- Download and install the Samsung USB Drivers from on your computer.
- Make sure to disable the Samsung KIES app and antivirus on the PC.
- Enable USB Debugging option by from Settings > Developer Options.
- If you have already rooted your phone, then the updating process will revoke root access.
- If a custom Recovery is installed on your Galaxy S6 Edge then it will replaced by a stock Recovery image.
- Ensure that the battery charge level of your Galaxy S6 is above 70% before proceeding to the installation guide.
Required Files:
Steps to Flash XXU3COJ1 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OTA Update on Galaxy S6 Edge G925F:
1:- First, download G925FXXU3COJ1 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and Odin v3.09 for your Galaxy S6 Edge from the above given links.
2:- Extract the firmware file to get. tar.md5 file. Also, extract Odin3 v3.09 on the desktop of your PC.
3:- Turn OFF your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge in order to boot into Download Mode.
4:- Turn the device ON while pressing and holding Volume Down + Power + Home buttons at the same time to enter the phone into Download Mode.
5:- Connect the Galaxy S6 with a PC. Once the phone is connected successfully, a message saying Added!! will be displayed in Odin.
6:- On your Odin, click on AP button and locate the. tar.md5 firmware file that you’ve already downloaded and extracted on your PC.
7:- Make sure that you’ve un-checked the Re-Partition option in Odin.
8:- Finally, click on Start button to begin the installation process.
After the Android 5.1.1 update is successfully installed, the phone will be rebooted and you will get a PASS message.
Done! You’ve successfully installed Android 5.1.1 Lollipop build number G925FXXU3COJ1 with the latest improvements and bug fixes on your Galaxy S6 Edge G925F.
Let us know in the comments area below if you have any query or issue while following the above given steps.
