Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge owners in the U.K. and South Korea have started receiving the beta test of Android 6.0 Marshmallow last week. The beta test for the latest Android OS will run through Jan. 18, 2016.
This move follows the issues encountered in Android Lollipop versions which resulted in rollout cancellations or suspensions, GSM Arena has reported. Samsung has launched a public beta test program to gather user feedback that will be used to improve the quality of upcoming firmware updates. While Samsung plans to release Android 6.0 on various smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge handsets will be the first to receive the latest firmware.
With this public beta test program, Samsung hopes to improve its newest updates and rollout the official versions faster than before.
Check below requirements if you can take part in the beta test.
1. You are in South Korea and United Kingdom.
2. In Korea, your device is connected on KT and LGU+ carriers.
3. Your device's model number is G920F or SM-G925F. To check, go to Settings > About.
4. Your device is unlocked.
Here are the steps on how to install Android 6.0 Marshmallow beta test on your Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge.
1. Download the Galaxy Care app in PlayStore.
2. Launch the app and look for "Participate Galaxy Beta Program" on top banners. Tap "Join" and proceed to register to Galaxy Beta Program.
3. Wait for the download prompt within a day.
4. When you receive the OTA update, proceed to download and install. Ensure that you have your important data backed up and the battery is at least 70 percent.
5. Follow instructions. Note that your device will restart during the installation process.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow brings several new features and performance improvements. Unfortunately, it also comes with some issues. We've listed three common problems and how to fix them.
