Although Google is said to be releasing its newest Android N version soon, most devices have yet to be updated to the current Android M platform. The latest to roll out an Android 6.0.1 update is Samsung, for its recently released mid-ranger, the Galaxy A9.
The update is now rolling out to the device, particularly in China, where the device was first launched early this year. According to SamMobile, the update itself seems to come in two parts, as the Galaxy A9 reportedly received two Android 6.0.1 update releases recently. With Android Marshmallow onboard, the build version for the device jumps to A9000ZCU1BPE2. Having this build number means those owners of the Galaxy A9 can now enjoy Marshmallow-introduced features such as the new Doze mode, as well as Google Now on Tap. However, other flagship-specific Android M features like the Always On Display mode, which is applicable to screen-specific devices, will not be unlocked.
As with previous major updates, users who have yet to receive the OTA notification can also check if the update is already available for their device manually, by refreshing the Software Update menu on the Settings > About Device tabs.
Being a lineup with wide range and a number of iterations, the Galaxy A9 is only the first in the Galaxy A-series phones to receive the Android Marshmallow update. Other 2016 editions like the new Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 are also expected to make the Android 6.0.1 jump soon.
Meanwhile, Samsung also continues to roll out Android Marshmallow to the rest of its lineups, particularly the flagship devices. According to TechnoBuffalo, the recent flagship iteration to get the current-gen platform is the European version of the Galaxy Note Edge. As with the Galaxy A9, the release also updates the Galaxy Note Edge to Android 6.0.1. The update is only for the unlocked versions in the region, and it is expected that carrier-specific variants will follow soon.
