Where’s My Marshmallow? When Will You Be Getting The Android Marshmallow Update?

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Google has announced and launched Android 6.0 Marshmallow - here's everything we know about major manufacturer rollout plans

With the launch of the new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6X smartphones, Google finally revealed all about the Android 6.0 software debuting onboard each handset. Previously dubbed Android M and now known by its confectionary-based moniker as Android Marshmallow, the new build introduces a veritable smorgasboard of interesting features and capabilities.
Amongst the tweaks Google has further optimised power consumption to ensure your phone lasts longer per charge; you now have greater control over app permissions (ie: just what an application can and cannot access on your phone); you can customise your settings, interface, and status bar display; there are some further tweaks to the native interface, animations, and the Google Chrome web browser experience, and, lastly, for the first time Android can adopt external storage cards and use them as if they're onboard memory. Nice.
But if you're a commited Android fan you probably already know all that, or you know it'll all be good stuff anyway and just want the latest and greatest build on your device as soon as possible. In that case the question on your lips is likely going to be something along the lines of "when can I get Marshmallow on my phone?"
As is ALWAYS the case the process of actually getting Android on your handset through official routes is rather problematic — especially if you’re running older hardware. Nevertheless, if your handset is under 18 months old then you’re more than likely to get the update (although, again, this does depend on the manufacturer, as some are better than others).
Google has made HUGE developments to its Android platform during the past few years but so far the company has not yet come up with a solution for getting the update out to all handsets running its software. This is partly down to OEMs wanting to customise Android prior to rolling it out to their hardware; partly because of hardware requirements; partly because it is in OEMs’ interests for consumers to buy new hardware. Mostly, though, this fragmentation is just the way things have always been; call it a kink in Google’s grand plan that was present at birth and was never really fixed. No one, even Google, could have predicted how big Android would one day become.
The good news is that various manufacturers have begun revealing little snippets of info about their plans to update existing Android devices, so we're going to go ahead and keep tabs on all that here. Plus if there are any unofficial rumours doing the rounds we'll be sure to notify you of them here too.

Google Unwraps Android 6.0.1

Well this isn't too surprising really, sure most other manufacturers haven't even scratched the surface of updating their existing devices to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but that doesn't stop Google tweaking the formula and launching successive updated iterations of its mobile software. Google has now announced Android 6.0.1, still Marshmallow, of course, but with some new features and changes.
One of the main changes will only be noticable on tablets, which modifies the UI and moves some of the navigation keys around.

Samsung Android Marshmallow Update 

Samsung has revealed very little so far about specific devices, although it is fairly safe to assume that the firm's key flagships; the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 will all be updated to Marshmallow. We're also expecting multiple members of the Galaxy Alpha or Galaxy A series to get the boost, and probably the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4/Galaxy Note Edge too. Still, that's all speculation on our part and we should await further info from Samsung.
What Samsung has revealed is that it will be implementing Android Marshmallow on its devices. We've already seen the firm post the below infographic about which "Android M" features will be making their way into TouchWiz, so that's as much confirmation as anyone needs that it IS happening...at some point. And probably soon too, historically Samsung is a company that updates software quite quickly.
What’s the deal with Samsung’s Android Marshmallow update schedule? It’s a good question — Samsung is after all the biggest phone maker on the planet. Inconsistency is the word of the day when it comes to Samsung’s track record for Android updates; sometimes it is great, other times not so much. Fortunately, this year — and next — the company has laid out a pretty robust roadmap for its Android M updated schedule, according to Phone Arena.
  • Galaxy Note 5 (December 2015)
  • Galaxy S6 edge+ (January 2016)
  • Galaxy S6 (January 2016)
  • Galaxy S6 edge (January 2016)
  • Galaxy Note 4 (February 2016)
  • Galaxy Note Edge (February 2016)
  • Galaxy A5 (March 2016)
  • Galaxy S5 (April 2016)
  • Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (April 2016)
A report dating November 16 claims to have new evidence for Samsung's rollout plans. Times News UK alleges to have received this "exclusive information" in the form of some rather official looking documents featuring table-like lists, detailing two Samsung rollout phases and the devices relevant to each phase.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ will land first in December 2015, followed by the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge in January, and the Galaxy Note edge and Galaxy Note 4 in February. The Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Alpha are also planned as phase one devices but are still awaiting approval.
As of October 13, reputable Samsung source SamMobile claims to have heard from its inside tipsters about Samsung's plans for a Marshmallow update. According to the report, there's quite an extensive list of devices which will be bumped up to the latest build. As per the report, the list is not definitive, as it's unofficial at this stage. When Samsung makes things official there may be more devices on the list, or a few might get dropped.
Model nameModel codeProvider
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Galaxy S6SM-G920FEUR OPEN
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Galaxy S6SM-G920DNTT DOCOMO
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Galaxy S6SM-G920SSKT
Galaxy S6SM-G920KKT
Galaxy S6SM-G920LLG U+
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G9250CHINA
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925FEUR OPEN
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925I
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925ZSOFTBANK MOBILE
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925DNTT DOCOMO
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Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925TT-MOBILE
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925AAT&T
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925PSPRINT
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925R4US CELLULAR
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925R6
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925W8BELL
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925R7
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925VVERIZON
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925KKT
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925SSKT
Galaxy S6 edgeSM-G925LLG U+
Galaxy S6 edge +SM-G928AAT&T
Galaxy S6 edge +SM-G928PSPRINT
Galaxy S6 edge +SM-G928R4US CELLULAR
Galaxy S6 edge +SM-G928FEUR OPEN
Galaxy S6 edge +SM-G928VVERIZON
Galaxy S6 edge +SM-G928TT-MOBILE
Galaxy S6 edge +SM-G9287C
Galaxy S6 edge +SM-G928I
Galaxy S6 edge +SM-G928C
Galaxy Note 4SM-N910VVERIZON
Galaxy Note 4SM-N910FEUR OPEN
Galaxy Note EdgeSM-N915VVERIZON
Galaxy Note 5SM-N920C
Galaxy Note 5SM-N920VVERIZON
Galaxy Note 5SM-N920R4US CELLULAR
Galaxy Note 5SM-N920PSPRINT
Galaxy Note 5SM-N920AAT&T
Galaxy Note 5SM-N920TT-MOBILE
Galaxy Note 5SM-N9208
Galaxy Note 5SM-N920C
Galaxy Note 5SM-N920I
According to reports dating December 7, Samsung has already started seeding the Android Marshmallow update to Galaxy Note 4 handsets in Hungary, implying that a Europe-wide rollout may follow shortly. The word comes via Napidroid, which claims that one of its editorial staff, based in Hungary, had the update come through on his Galaxy Note 4 handset. This is all a bit odd though, as we wrote above, although Samsung's rollout schedule is due to start in December, it's not supposed to begin with the Note 4, which actually isn't supposed to update until February 2016. So what's going on? Well it could be some weird fluke, or a schedule reshuffle, or that the editor's phone is some kind of unlocked test unit which got updated by accident. At any rate we will certainly keep an eye out for reports of the update spreading.

Google Nexus Android Marshmallow Update 

Well of course Android 6.0 is already pre-loaded on the new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P handsets, but it will also be rolling out to existing devices in Google's Nexus portfolio shortly. Google has already published the "factory image" download files for Marshmallow for the Nexus 5 (2013), Nexus 6 (2014), Nexus 7, Nexus 9, and the Nexus Player; these files allow users to manually install Android 6.0 on their devices. It was expected that an over-the-air rollout would follow very soon after this and, sure enough, Google has taken to its official blog on October 5 to confirm rollout plans are now in motion.
"Today we’re starting to roll out Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Nexus users. Of course, the newNexus 5X and 6P will ship with Android 6.0, straight from the factory. Android Marshmallow is the sweetest, smartest Android version yet: Now on Tap serves up assistance when you need it, battery-smart features keep your device going longer, and new app permissions give you even more control.
"Coming to a device near you, starting today
Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9 and Nexus Player will get an over the air software update** to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. In addition to the new Nexus 5X and 6P, keep your eyes peeled for other new devices shipping with Android 6.0. Finally, we know many of you take your devices to work. To learn more about security and other work features in Android Marshmallow,register for the Android for Work Live online event on Nov. 4th. This is just a taste of Marshmallow but you can learn s’more on android.com/marshmallow!"

LG Android Marshmallow Update 

The LG G4 Android Marshmallow 6.0 update has begun seeding to users across Europe, following soak tests in Poland and Korea. Multiple users have reported receiving the update to their handsets, including several posts by members of Reddit. The update is believed to be rolling out across Europe, although many of the users who have it are from Germany. It's a large 1.55GB download and can be had either over-the-air or via LG's Samsung Kies-like LG Bridge software for PCs.
The latest update to the Android operating system offers a number of features designed to enhance the user experience, such as:
  • Permissions have been simplified with greater control of the information applications can access, not only at the installation stage but any time
  • Silent feature for sound and vibrate mode as well as a Do Not Disturb mode to block all sounds or only alarms and notifications
  • Doze Mode which shuts down background processing of certain apps when the phone is not in use, to significantly prolong battery life
“By working closely with Google, LG has been able to bring Android 6.0 to the G4 ahead of any of our competitors,” said Chris Yie, Vice President and Head of Marketing Communications for LG Mobile Communications Company. “While speed alone isn’t an indicator of great service, it does go a long way toward giving consumers the confidence that LG is committed to its existing customers first.”
Curiously, another bit of leaked info suggests an even older LG flagship may be receiving the boost up to Android Marshmallow; the now quite long-in-the-tooth LG G2. Essentially, the LG G2 was spotted in a benchmarking database -- nothing unusual there, you might quite reasonably think -- but wait, said entry lists the handset running none other than Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The benchmark in question was a Geekbench entry, picked up by a Hungarian tech news site. Take this one with a grain of salt though, because it could be a faked benchmark entry.
We've also heard whispers down the grapevine that the LG G Flex 2 will be getting an update, although again, there's been no official word from LG itself yet at all regarding any handset!
According to reports from November 17, LG G3 owners can start getting excited about the Marshmallow update as it's allegedly due to land in December. The word comes via Polish sourceTablety, which claims that its sources have heard LG's plans to push the update between December 16 and December 18, it's thought the software is in its final testing stages. Those dates are when it will rollout in Poland specifically, where it will arrive first, but a Euro-wide and then global rollout is expected to follow in short order.
As of December 15 there appears to be more evidence that the above date bracket is true, as the open source code for the LG G3 Marshmallow update has been published online. LG has released the code, which suggests the software update has passed its testing phase and is in the process of being uploaded to distribution platforms - that should mean it starts landing OTA on LG G3 handsets imminently. Of course this applies to the unlocked handsets, as carrier networks will still need to approve their own software updates before distribution.

HTC

HTC came out pretty quickly with a list of devices it plans to upgrade to Android Marshmallow - the firm took to Twitter to reveal its plans, announcing that the HTC One M8 and One M9 in particular would be updated before the end of 2015.
As you can see, the list also includes the One M9+, One E9 and One E9+, One E8, One M8 EYE, and the HTC Desire 826, 820, and 816.
HTC has begun seeding Android Marshmallow out to its 2013 flagship, the HTC One M8. Oddly, the company has not yet updated its current flagship, the HTC One M9, however, though the company says it will be issuing an update for that handset very soon. 
HTC did not say why the M8 was favoured in front of the M9 but if I had to guess — or make some kind of wager — I’d put my money on there being A LOT more M8 handsets in circulation. But, again, this is just a theory — so don’t quote me on it!  
Reliable Twitter tipster @LlabTooFer posted on the social network on December 2 to reveal that HTC will update the One M8 to Android Marshmallow in Europe in the next couple of weeks. According to the information, the update will introduce Android 6.0 as well as a new 7.0 build of HTC's Sense UI, the software package will have version number 6.12.401.x.

Motorola Android Marshmallow Update 

Motorola has revaled it plans to update its selection of handsets and devices to Android Marshmallow. The firm published a list of hardware that will enjoy the update soon on its blog.
"We believe your phone should look and behave like you want it to. That means our approach to software is ‘less is more’, so you can focus on the choices that are right for you. In fact, we’ve made it a priority to avoid bloatware and skins, and focus on identifying and tackling areas where we can enable more meaningful exchanges between you and your phone, such as simple voice controls and notifications that you can interact with even when your phone is asleep.
"This philosophy has enabled us to make what we think are the most personal and responsive phones in the world, built on a foundation of pure Android with a few Moto Enhancements to improve (not impede) overall functionality."
  • 2015 Moto X Pure Edition (3rd gen)
  • 2015 Moto X Style (3rd gen)
  • 2015 Moto X Play
  • 2015 Moto G (3rd gen)
  • 2014 Moto X Pure Edition in the US (2nd gen)
  • 2014 Moto X in Latin America, Europe and Asia2 (2nd gen)
  • 2014 Moto G and Moto G with 4G LTE2 (2nd gen)
  • DROID Turbo
  • 2014 Moto MAXX
  • 2014 Moto Turbo
  • Nexus 6
However, Moto wouldn't reveal exact timing for rollouts, saying "we have high standards," the firm promised to "work fast" but said it would not rollout upgrades until it was certain they are ready
"Look for more news on timing in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more details on upgrades for specific devices."
As of November 12, reports have emerged that Motorola has begun rolling out the Marshmallow update to the Moto X Style and Moto X (2014). The update is going out over-the-air and there's no way to do it manually - you have to wait for a notification. As usual with such things, it'll be a staged rollout starting in Brazil and India with the idea being that everywhere will have it in the next few weeks, followed by rollouts starting for more of Motorola's devices.
Until now there's been much grumbling at the lack of info from Motorola regarding the Moto E (2015) - a budget handset that was largely praised for its capabilities at an affordable price point. Many reviewers have since, however, found it difficult to continue recommending the phone with the apparent absence of a pending Android Marshmallow update. That's set to change though, because it appears Motorola has revealed it does indeed have plans to push Marshmallow to Moto E (2015) handsets - but there's a catch; it's only updating in certain regions. According to a post on the official blog the 4G LTE capable model will be updated in Canada, Latin America, Europe and most of Asia, however, China and the US both aren't getting a look in, it seems. The non-LTE editions, with a Snapdragon 200 chip rather than a Snapdragon 410, will still not be updated anywhere.
As of Monday 14 December, reports have emerged that the Marshmallow update is now landing on Motorola Moto X Style handsets, including those in the hands of UK users. The word comes via Android Police, which reports that following details of Motorola's soak tests last week, a UK-based reader of the site who owns the Moto X Style, tipped that they had received the new software update. It's stated to be a 650MB OTA download and because the software is stock there aren't any tweaks over what Google has already issued about the new build.
Motorola's Moto X 2014 edition has begun receiving the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update, according to reports on December 17. So far, handsets in India and Australia have apparently been hit with the update already, and it's an 884MB file carrying build number 24.11.18. Motorola has previously confirmed the phone would be updated in Latin America, Canada, Europe, and Asia, so expect the rollout to expand further in the coming days and weeks.

Sony Android Marshmallow Update 

Sony has now announced that up to 10,000 Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact owners can upgrade to Marshmallow by getting involved in the firm's test program; Concept For Android: Marshmallow. To join in you'll have to sign-up via Sony's official application, but places are expected to vanish quickly! Selected applicants (at least inside Europe, where the test bed is taking place) will be notified in the coming weeks.
The firm has also confirmed that it'll be updating several of its Android handsets and devices in the coming months. According to information surfacing on December 7, Sony will be updating the entire Xperia Z5 line-up in January, to Android 6.90 Marshmallow. It'll then aim to update older devices in the following month. The word comes via oft-reliable Twitter tipster @Ricciolo, who said:
"As i said,an update has come yesterday,  READY next month for  family..older  models to follow shortly.. ;)."

HONOR -- Android Marshmallow Coming February

Honor, Huawei’s “other” brand, has just confirmed that the Android Marshmallow update will be coming to its handsets in February. Honor, in case you didn’t know, is all about low-cost handsets with awesome specs and features, sort of like how Xiaomi does things just backed with Huawei money.
The handsets are inexpensive and, generally speaking, very good units. We’ve tested a bunch of them and had a great time in the process. And now they’ll be getting Android M too. Granted, not until February but at least the update is in the pipeline and has a confirmed release date.  

BlackBerry Priv Android Marshmallow Update 

Ok so the BlackBerry Priv has literally only just launched at time of writing (November 6), but it's worth talking about because it's the first BlackBerry handset running Android and, what's more, we're already hearing word of when it will be updated to Marshmallow!
The Priv launched with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop onboard but BlackBerry has already issued astatement that it will aim to bring Marshmallow 6.0 to the sliding-keyboard device "sometime in the new year," according to the firm's president of devices Ron Louks. While that's a rather vague situation, what's more encouraging is that once Lollipop is onboard Louks said that BlackBerry aims to keep up with Google's update patches quite quickly - the goal is within 30 days of Google's own release dates, so expect timely updates for your Priv!

OnePlus Android Marshmallow Update 

OnePlus' community-orientated focus and habitual info-posting to its official forum sure comes in handy when it comes to software updates. According to a member of staff posting on said forum, the OnePlus One and OnePlus 2 will receive the Android Marshmallow 6.0 update in Q1 of 2016. It was also confirmed that the OnePlus X will be updated but no release bracket was given.
HTC has begun seeding Android Marshmallow out to its 2013 flagship, the HTC One M8. Oddly, the company has not yet updated its current flagship, the HTC One M9, however, though the company says it will be issuing an update for that handset very soon.
HTC did not say why the M8 was favoured in front of the M9 but if I had to guess — or make some kind of wager — I’d put my money on there being A LOT more M8 handsets in circulation. But, again, this is just a theory — so don’t quote me on it!
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