Install Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 August 2017 Security Update [G900VVRU2DQH2]

It is almost mid-September and continuing from the last month’s mass rollout of firmware updates, Samsung is still seeding firmware updates for its devices. It is interesting to note that Samsung is dropping updates for its older flagships. Samsung probably is making sure that as the newer devices get the latest platform updates, the older ones get the device optimization fixes along with the regular security patch-ups. With that said, Samsung has rolled out the August 2017 Security Update for Verizon Galaxy S5. This firmware update is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Galaxy S5 is a fairly older device that released in 2014 and already surpassed the usual two-year time frame for getting an OS update. But nevertheless getting the latest security patch update and device stability fix will ensure the device will even run for a much longer time period.

This update will take the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 to the firmware build number  G900VVRU2DQH2. The mentioned update resolves Bluetooth issue while primarily addressing the security flaws.This update is rolling out as OTA update. It will gradually reach for every device. But if You are not into waiting, You can manually download and install the firmware directly from Samsung servers.

August 2017 Security Update for Verizon Galaxy S5: Changelog

Now, the concerned device is quite older and anything it would most require is stability enhancement and latest security patch. Let’see what does Verizon packs in this firmware update for Galaxy S5.

• Connection and Pairing with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) issue solved.
• August 2017 security patch update.
• Optimize the overall device performance.
• Fixes 12 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) of Samsung.
• Resolves 28 bugs present in the Android System.

Download August 2017 Security Update for Verizon Galaxy S5

The August 2017 Update for Verizon Galaxy S5 is being rolled out in the form of OTA update. The update will reach automatically to Your devices. But You can check and see if the security update is already available for your device.

Go to your device’s Settings and check for system updates. It is fairly an automatic process that would automatically download and install the update to Your device.

Alternatively, You can make use of a tool called Samfirm, to download the firmware directly from the Samsung servers. It supports faster download and is absolutely free to use.

Download Verizon Galaxy S5 Latest August 2017 firmware using SamFirm

Just follow this link. It has complete details on how You can download the firmware.

Install August 2017 Security Update for Verizon Galaxy S5

You have to install the firmware update using another tool called Odin Tool.

How To Install August 2017 Firmware To Complete Stock Using Odin Tool

Thus, keep an eye out for the August 2017 security update for Verizon Galaxy S5. Your device has less to no chances of getting an OS upgrade. But it’s good to secure Your device with the latest security patch Verizon has to offer. Install this update and stay connected with us for more updates regarding latest Samsung firmware updates.