Google's next mobile operating system update is called
Android 6.0 Marshmallow and it has already started an international roll
out to many devices.
As is tradition, it comes pre-installed on Google's latest Nexus devices - the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P - and it quickly pushed out an update for previous generation Nexus phones and tablets soon after.
But any new Android release kicks off the furore surrounding upgrades
for the rest of the Android device-owning community. When will I get
Android Marshmallow? Who will get Marshmallow first? We're pulling all
the details together so you have one easy stop to see when you'll get
your next Android upgrade for your smartphone or tablet.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow release date
Google's Android 6.0 Marshmallow made its debut at the start of October for current Nexus device users in the US and it should have already rolled out to other regions.
It was officially released
in final form on 5 October 2015, with he final build available for those
who wanted to collect the source files and update their Nexus devices. However, OTA updates should be available to most, if not all, supported Nexus phones and tablets by now.
The new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P were released on 22 October, and they both have it pre-installed.
Android 6.0.1 was officially released on 7 December 2015 and in most cases, we'd expect updates to arrive on this latest version.
We've given the Android 6.0 Marshmallow preview a thorough review so you know what to expect when it does hit your device.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: Nexus devices
Android Marshmallow (Android 6.0) started rolling out to Nexus 5, 6, 7, and 9 from 5 October. There should be updates for the Nexus Player too for users of the device in the US. The Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P come with Android 6.0 already pre-installed.
The Android 6.0.1factory images are available for those who want to manually update their phones if they haven't received the OTA version yet.
We also received reports a while back that the Nexus 9 in the UK has the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow too (thanks to Tony for the tip).
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: BlackBerry
That's right, we now have BlackBerry
on the Android update list. With the Priv launching on Android 5.1.1
Lollipop, the company hasn't committed to a confirmed timeline for
Marshmallow, but did tell Android Central that it would be some time in 2016.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: HTC
Unlike the other manufacturers out there, HTC
operates a 90-day promise for updates, as well as promising that your
device will be updated for 2 years following its release. In reality, 90
days is a target and some might get that update, while others might have to wait a little longer as it rolls-out in different regions. HTC originally confirmed that the HTC One
M9 and One M8 will get an update at "beginning end of 2015", although it
didn't appear. Reports of the M9 updates starting in Asia followed in
January, although it now looks like the M9 in the US will receive the
update on 18 January.
For those in the UK, the HTC One M8, the 2014 flagship, has been updated. HTC has also confirmed that unlocked versions of the M9 have also started the update process. HTC has revealed that the following will all be getting the new operating system:
The company has also confirmed that it will share further info regarding other devices in the near future.
Oh, and if that wasn't enough, HTC has unveiled the HTC One A9 which is shipping with Android 6.0 Marshmallow already.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: Huawei
Huawei has revealed which devices in its line-up are getting the new
software (with its own Emotion UI layered on top, of course).
The Huawei devices getting Android 6.0 are:
Huawei announced that Android 6.0 Marshmallow began rolling out in November, although we're yet to hear of examples.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: Honor
Honor is a sub-brand of Huawei, but it looks like Honor will be
getting its Marshmallow sweetness a little later than Huawei, if the
timeline from Honor India is anything to go by. The company tweeted to say that Marshmallow would be arriving in February 2016 to the following devices:
Honor 7
Honor 4C
Honor 6 Plus
Honor 6
Honor 4X
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: LG
LG announced that LG G4 owners will get the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update
from the week beginning 19 October... in Poland. The rest of the
supported regions in Europe, Asia and the Americas - including the UK
and US - will "follow".
Traditionally, that could mean a wait until early the following year,
so we'd expect to see the update hit other LG G4 handsets in January or
February 2016.
It also seems likely that the LG G3 will get Android 6.0, as it previously appeared as an option on a Korean LG support page.
LG will officially confirm and publish an upgrade schedule soon, however.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: Motorola
Motorola is a fast mover when it comes to Android updates. Thanks to minimal additions on devices, Motorola has sometimes updated as fast, or even faster, than some Nexus models. It recently confirmed, for instance, that the following Moto devices will get Marshmallow:
2014 Moto X in Latin America, Europe and Asia (second-gen)
2014 Moto G and Moto G with 4G LTE2 (second-gen)
2014 Moto Maxx
2014 Moto Turbo
The roll-out started initially in Brazil and India, for the 2015 Moto X Style
(third-gen) and 2014 Moto X (second-gen). Now we've had reports that the
latter has been updated more widely around the globe, including in the
US and UK. An OTA update has started to hit Moto X (2014) devices.
We also know from personal experience that the new Moto X Force has received an over-the-air update.
We had heard that Motorolaconfirmed that it was in the approval process for the 2015 Moto X Pure Edition (third-gen) so it is highly possible that has received its update by now too.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: Nvidia
Nvidia was swift when it came to getting the last Android update (Lollipop) to its Shield Tablet and it has been equally speedy getting Marshmallow to the current device. The Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 now has an over-the-air Android 6.0 update waiting for you to install, if you haven't already.
Strangely, although the original Shield Tablet shares the same
processor, graphics chipset and many other internal tech as the K1, it
doesn't have the update yet. There's currently no word from Nvidia on
whether it plans to update that model too.
The company announced at CES 2016 that Android 6.0 Marshmallow is heading to Shield Android TV however so that will be ready soon for installation. Nvidia has also said it will be enhancing the startup process on Shield Android TV meaning fewer steps before you get to your favourite apps, movies and games. Google
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: OnePlus
OnePlus has confirmed that Marshmallow is coming to the OnePlus 1,
and that Cyanogen OS will be updated some time in early 2016. The
OnePlus Two with Oxygen OS will be updated in Q1 2016. OnePlus confirmed
it will use the native support for the fingerprint scanner in Marshmallow. The OnePlus X will also get updated, but there's no word on a timeframe.
To recap, OnePlus has confirmed the following devices will receive the update to Android Marshmallow:
Last OS update, Samsung had its version rolling out 31 days after the
Google launch. But not all phones actually got it right away.
Variations in network can play a role here, and some see quite a delay.
It also looks like Samsung is running a phased roll-out, if a timeline
that appeared on TimesNews is correct.
A leaked release schedule from SamsungViet claims updates for Q1 2016 will arrive on the Galaxy Note 4, Note 4 Duos, Note Edge, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, S6 Duos, Galaxy S5, S5 Neo and S5 LTE-A.
The source slates updates for Q2 for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy Tab A, Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 and Tab S2 8.0.
Another leak, on 26 January, from XTech Leaks, says the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5
will be first due for the update in February. This will be followed by
the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge between February and March. The Samsung Galaxy
S5, Note 4 and Note edge should get the update in between March and
April. This leak was accompanied with the below image apparently showing
Samsung's schedule. Xtech
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: Sony Xperia
Sony has published a list of device that will be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The list includes:
Sony
says that it is working as fast as it can to bring this update to
devices, although there's no confirmed timeline. We'll update as soon as
we can. We will update as soon as there are any confirmations of timeline for Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates.
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