Samsung Galaxy J5 Android Marshmallow Update Start Seeding

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Samsung has started rolling out much awaited Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for Galaxy J5 2015 smartphones in India. The size of the update is 874.18MB which includes latest security patch as well.

The changelog of new Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update includes change in looks of system settings and notification bar, tweak in animation all over the system, performance improvement, advanced power saving mode(Doze mode which restricts the background data and extends battery life), Google Now on tap etc.

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You will get a notification on the latest software update if you have enabled the automatic software updates. If not, you can manually check for the updates. As update is large in size, it is highly recommended to download via Wi-Fi rather than mobile data. Below is the step by step guide on how to update Galaxy J5 to Android 6.01 Marshmallow.

Samsung Galaxy J5 Android 6.0 Marshmallow update via OTA

Go to settings->About device.
Tap on to Check for Software update.
If updates are available, you will get a onscreen instruction to complete the update.

It is worth noting that, Samsung has launched Galaxy J5 2016 which runs on Android 6.0 out of the box. One of most advertised feature of the device is S-Bike mode. Though Galaxy J5 2015 has got S-Bike mode, it lacks NFC. Hence, users are not able use the function fully. However, latest Galaxy J5 comes with NFC which allows users to use S-Bike mode as advertised.

It is good to see manufacturers are rolling out latest software updates to its budget smartphones. This week, Asus has started rolling Android Marshmallow update to its Zenfone Max and Zenfone Laser smartphones.

There is no official communication regarding the Galaxy J7 Android Marshmallow update. However, it expected to hit smartphone very soon.

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36 responses to “Samsung Galaxy J5 Android Marshmallow Update Start Seeding”

June 17, 2016

dawood

sir i doesnt find marshmallow update on my galaxy j5 …..is there any date for update ……..

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1. June 17, 2016
  
  Aniruddh
  
  In India, update already started.
  
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June 17, 2016

Petras Kazlauskas

Hello, I am interested in Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) Android 6 update, can you send me some screenshoots from the home screen, app drawer and some stock Samsung apps like S-planner, mesaging app and etc. Thanks a lot, I will wait your ansver!

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June 28, 2016

rebecca

I cannot download the software update what do I do

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1. June 28, 2016
  
  Aniruddh
  
  You can try updating via Samsung Smart switch PC suite which is compatible with Galaxy J5 & J7.
  
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June 30, 2016

ABHI

Sir there is a bug in update.Camera is showing error when we click on pro. Mode

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July 4, 2016

MuzamillK

when will Samsung will update galaxy j3 to marshmallow?

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July 12, 2016

Cecile Butel

Bonjour Monsieur j’ai un un Samsung j3 je me demandais si ils ont commencé le déploiement de la guimauve Merci de me répondre

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July 13, 2016

Lalit kumar

After updating my phone samsung j5 to android marshmallow battery is drains rapidly and it takes more time to charge the battery as compared to lollipop version

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July 15, 2016

Harsh Aditya

May I know the drawbacks of upadting my Samsung J5 OS to Marshal Mallow?
What if I stick to Lolipop?

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July 17, 2016

rajasekhar

When my Samsung galaxy on5 upon6.0
OTA update dates plz

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July 24, 2016

sobu acharya

Sir i m frm nepal. I ve purchased samsung j700F from india.do i get update for marshmallow.

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August 1, 2016

hage

Sir can i clear some of my reserved system memory in j5 marshmallow 6.0.1 already updated

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1. August 2, 2016
  
  Aniruddh
  
  No. Unfortunately, Galaxy J5 does not have that feature.
  
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August 4, 2016

ibrahim

what a stupid update.. charging time is 3 hours now..it is like a lifetime..older was better.. at least they should give us a option to go back to older version.

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August 7, 2016

Sid

I cant find my adoptable memory feature in marshmallo updated from version 5 to 6

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August 14, 2016

Kalam

Dada my Samsung j5 it is do not autoupdate.plese advise how to update m6 my phone.

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1. August 14, 2016
  
  Aniruddh
  
  Hi Kalam,
  
  Go to about phone and tap on to software updates.
  Alternatively, if you have PC with internet, then you can use smartswitch PC suite to update your device.
  
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August 27, 2016

sanjit

How to remove the disable apps from samsung j5

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September 2, 2016

arhaan

Sir mere j5 me lollipop version hai marshmallow ka notification kaise ayega

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1. September 2, 2016
  
  Aniruddh
  
  Hi,
  
  The notification comes by default as soon as you connect to internet. If not, go to setting->About phone. Tap on to check for software update.
  
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September 4, 2016

rahul

after upgrading to marshmallow, my samsung J5 phone gallery is not open images in Album function. while it shows in Categories function. what to do?????

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September 4, 2016

Chandan

Sir…
I have updated my samsung j5 to marshmallow….every thing is working fine except my google plat store…..it does not allow me to add my gmail account for play store apps..
Though i have already done the followings:

1. Reset my mobile two times.

2. Clear full cache of google play services and play store …and uninstall any other update..

I found both above solutions from blogs sites but not works

Kindly give me solutions what to do…,

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September 9, 2016

Sundeep Singh

After update sound is very low (ringtones & notifications)

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October 27, 2016

Karen

How to uninstall samsung j5 2016 software updates?

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October 29, 2016

mallo

will u please tell us how to downgrade to previous version?

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November 5, 2016

Sreekanth

Will the internal memory increases after updating the software in j5 ?

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November 8, 2016

Med

I’ve alredy installed the new marshmallo 6.0.1vertion on my galaxy j5 500fn but there is someting going wrong
I am sure. Even the quality of photos is less than the originnaly vertion

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November 20, 2016

Peter Ellis

Since the update (in the Uk) my J5 runs very slowly and is frequently un responsive. Any thoughts or ideas on why?

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January 20, 2017

Philela Sangqu

My Samsung has been updating for 24 hours

How long does this update take?

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February 5, 2017

JYOTIRMOY

i update my samsung j5 phone. bt after download and instaling my phone dos’nt show any kind off apps… it takes 3hours bt my phone only shows Sumsung in display…. how many time it takes to update plz tell me now sir

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February 24, 2017

quincy

I have install marshmallow 6 but phone is still on sumsung display, how to fix it to show apps & home screen. updated for a long time now since yesterday.

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March 16, 2017

Haider

Sir , my j5 phone is not switching on after update . Battery drains very fast.

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April 6, 2017

Mohamed

Today i updated my j5 to marshmallow after updated successful ly my mobile is restarted but only appearing samsung in the display how long take time for this for updating please help me

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April 22, 2017

Krishnaa jaishi

How much time does it take to update the whole system in Samsung Galaxy J5?

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