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 quickly followed in other regions.It was officially released in final form on 5 October 2015, with the final build available for those who wanted to collect the source files and update their Nexus devices. However, OTA updates should be available to 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 Android 6.0.1 factory images are available for those who want to manually update their phones if they haven't received the OTA version yet.
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.BlackBerry has been true to its word on supplying security updates, however, and we've already seen a number of updates for the Priv. There's no word on Marshmallow just yet.
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 P8
- Huawei P8 Youth Edition
- Huawei P8 Max
- Huawei Maimang 4 (the Chinese version of the G8)
- Huawei G7
- Huawei G7 Plus
- Huawei Mate 7
- Huawei Mate S
- Huawei Honor 7
- Huawei Honor 7i
- Huawei Honor 6 Plus
- Huawei Honor 6
- Huawei X2
- Huawei 4X
- Huawei Play 4C
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's been confirmed that T-Mobile (US) as started pushing Marshmallow to the G4 from 4 February.
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:
- 2015 Moto X Pure Edition (third-gen)
- 2015 Moto X Style (third-gen)
- 2015 Moto X Play
- 2015 Moto G (third-gen)
- 2014 Moto X Pure Edition in the US (second-gen)
- 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
We also know from personal experience that the new Moto X Force has received an over-the-air update.
We had heard that Motorola confirmed 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.Although the original Shield Tablet update started, Nvidia then withdrew the update because some users were finding that Wi-Fi didn't work following the update.
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.
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:
- OnePlus 1
- OnePlus Two
- OnePlus X
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: Samsung
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.Samsung released the 6.0.1 Marshmallow updated for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge phones in South Korea on 30 January 2016.
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.
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:- Xperia Z5
- Xperia Z5 Compact
- Xperia Z5 Premium
- Xperia Z4 Tablet
- Xperia Z3+
- Xperia Z3
- Xperia Z3 Compact
- Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
- Xperia Z2
- Xperia Z2 Tablet
- Xperia M5
- Xperia C5 Ultra
- Xperia M4 Aqua
- Xperia C4
We will update as soon as there are any confirmations of timeline for Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates.
