Software update for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini (G800A)

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Getting started

Update & verify software

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Getting started

You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA).
You must connect your device to Wi-Fi to download the update.
Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files to an SD card, a PC, or using a favorite application (from the Play Store), prior to upgrading the software.
In order to receive this software update, your device must be on baseband version G800AUCU3BOJ8. If not, repeat the update process until you’ve installed G800AUCU3BOJ8, and then you should be able to install the latest software update.

To update the software

Make sure your device is fully charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
From the device home screen, pull down the notification bar with two fingers and tap Settings.
Scroll to the System category and tap About device.
Tap Software update > Check for updates.
Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update.
The device automatically restarts once the new software successfully installs.

To verify the software update

From the device home screen, pull down the notification bar with two fingers and tap Settings.
Scroll to the System category and tap About device.
The device has the latest software if the Baseband version and Build number match the current update details.

To troubleshoot the software update

Visit Troubleshoot & Resolve Software Updates if you experience issues installing the software update.
For help with problems with your device or services after installing the update, visit Troubleshoot & Resolve.

Date	Details
Nov. 20, 2015	What's new: Android 5.0 Lollipop Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G800AUCU3BOJ8 Kernel version: 3.4.0-6091345 Build number: LMY47X.G800AUCU3BOJ8 File size: 950MB
Aug. 12, 2015	Device security improvements Android version: 4.4.4 Baseband version: G800AUCU3AOF3 Kernel version: 3.4.0-4707945 Build number: KTU84P.G800AUCU3AOF3 Upgrade file size: 15.1MB
July 16, 2015	Find My Mobile with Reactivation Lock enhancements Android OS security enhancements Android version: 4.4.4 Baseband version: G800AUCU3AOF2 Kernel version: 3.4.0-4707945 Build number: KTU84P.G800AUCU3AOF2 Upgrade file size: 75.8MB
May 2015	Find My Mobile with Reactivation Lock update Removal of Softcard Home screen layout modification AT&T Preload APK update Android version: 4.4.4 Baseband version: G800AUCU1AOD5 Kernel version: 3.4.0-4707945 Build number: KTU84P.G800AUCU2AOD5 Upgrade file size: 42.8MB

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