Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015 model) - Marshmallow update

Gary_Levine · 20-08-2016, 15:09

I've just purchased a Samsung Galaxy J5 on Ebay (came with a two pin plug) and the software version is 5.1.1.

How do I update to Marshmallow 6.0.1? Software update says my software is up to date and won't pick up Marshmallow.

My Kies3 software no longer works with the J5, and I am told to download Smartswitch however this doesn't update software.

My phone is on Giff Gaff and I am using a Mac computer.

Please help me.

Everything Goes · 20-08-2016, 15:42

Sounds like it is a not of UK origin. Samsung are awful at rolling out updates and only started rolling it out in India in June (Marshmallow was released in October 2015) . You will need to find the country of origin and look on Sam Mobile to see where its being updated. Don't hold your breath.....

Go to Settings - About and you will find the model number and other technical information.

http://www.gsmarena.com/original_sam...news-18825.php

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutorial...imei-code.html

davies88 · 20-08-2016, 18:28

The Galaxy A5 2016 has Marshmallow in some countries right now including India I think, but no news about the UK yet.

Samsung has way too many phones to keep track off.

What's the main difference between the A5 and J5 then?

swb1964 · 21-08-2016, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by davies88

What's the main difference between the A5 and J5 then?

They are completely different phones. The J5 is a budget model, the A5 is mid range.

davies88 · 21-08-2016, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by swb1964

They are completely different phones. The J5 is a budget model, the A5 is mid range.

Alright thanks. I've seen a couple of reviews of both but struggle to see much of a difference, other than one looks like an iPhone knockoff at the back.

dave clarke · 31-08-2016, 07:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by davies88

The Galaxy A5 2016 has Marshmallow in some countries right now including India I think, but no news about the UK yet.

Samsung has way too many phones to keep track off.

What's the main difference between the A5 and J5 then?

Just had an update on my A5 and there is now option of pattern to unlock and the snooze time has options on 5 10 and 15 minutes that was the only thing I missed from iPhone which had one minute snooze 5 minutes was not enough

20-08-2016, 15:09	#1
Gary_Levine Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 81	Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015 model) - Marshmallow update I've just purchased a Samsung Galaxy J5 on Ebay (came with a two pin plug) and the software version is 5.1.1. How do I update to Marshmallow 6.0.1? Software update says my software is up to date and won't pick up Marshmallow. My Kies3 software no longer works with the J5, and I am told to download Smartswitch however this doesn't update software. My phone is on Giff Gaff and I am using a Mac computer. Please help me.

20-08-2016, 15:42	#2
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Sounds like it is a not of UK origin. Samsung are awful at rolling out updates and only started rolling it out in India in June (Marshmallow was released in October 2015) . You will need to find the country of origin and look on Sam Mobile to see where its being updated. Don't hold your breath..... Go to Settings - About and you will find the model number and other technical information. http://www.gsmarena.com/original_sam...news-18825.php http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutorial...imei-code.html

20-08-2016, 18:28	#3
davies88 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tatooine Posts: 1,508	The Galaxy A5 2016 has Marshmallow in some countries right now including India I think, but no news about the UK yet. Samsung has way too many phones to keep track off. What's the main difference between the A5 and J5 then?

21-08-2016, 16:36	#4
swb1964 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 2,455	Quote: Originally Posted by davies88 What's the main difference between the A5 and J5 then? They are completely different phones. The J5 is a budget model, the A5 is mid range.

21-08-2016, 23:32	#5
davies88 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tatooine Posts: 1,508	Quote: Originally Posted by swb1964 They are completely different phones. The J5 is a budget model, the A5 is mid range. Alright thanks. I've seen a couple of reviews of both but struggle to see much of a difference, other than one looks like an iPhone knockoff at the back.

31-08-2016, 07:14	#6
dave clarke Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northants Posts: 975	Quote: Originally Posted by davies88 The Galaxy A5 2016 has Marshmallow in some countries right now including India I think, but no news about the UK yet. Samsung has way too many phones to keep track off. What's the main difference between the A5 and J5 then? Just had an update on my A5 and there is now option of pattern to unlock and the snooze time has options on 5 10 and 15 minutes that was the only thing I missed from iPhone which had one minute snooze 5 minutes was not enough

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