Samsung Galaxy Alpha (G850A) - Software Update for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (G850A)

Software update for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (G850A)

Latest update

Getting started

Update & verify software

Previous updates

The updates

The details

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 the latest software update, your device must be on baseband version G850AUCU1BOC7. If not, repeat the update process until you’ve installed G850AUCU1BOC7, and then you should be able to install the most recent 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 shade and tap Settings.
Tap More > About device > Software update.
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 shade and tap Settings.
Tap More > 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
Aug. 12, 2015	What's new: Device security improvements Android version: 5.0.2 Baseband version: G850AUCU1BOC7 Kernel version: 3.4.0-4486591 Build number: LRX22G.G850AUCU1BOC7 File size: 378MB
April 14, 2015	Upgrade to Android 5.0 Lollipop Improved OS software design Better visibility for Recent and Calendar Enhanced notifications New recent apps Improved settings Screen Pinning Share your device New battery settings panel Removed SoftCard app (existing users can only remove with a hard reset of the device) Other planned fixes, updates, and enhancements Android Version: 5.0.2 Baseband Version: G850AUCU1BOC6 Kernel Version: 3.4.0-4486591 Build Number: LRX22G.G850AUCU1BOC6
Jan. 16, 2015	What’s new: User Experience Enhancements Android Version: 4.4.4 KitKat Baseband Version: G850AUCU1ANL1 Kernel Version: 3.4.0-2629325 Build Number: KTU84P.G850AUCU1ANL1