What is up guys?
Muwen360 is back with another video.
This time we are reviewing the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for the Samsung Galaxy
Note 5.
I just got it on my UAE variant but I believe Most of the Note 5 models including those
on the various carriers in the states various carrier had received the update already earlier
this month.
The update was about 1.5 GB in size and installed pretty quickly took me about 20 minutes to
complete the whole process.
And the update did breathe in some much needed fresh air to the Note.
Right off the bat, you can go to the system settings, about device, software info and
you can see Android version 6.0.1 and with it is the most up-to-date March 1st Android
security patch.
Tapping the version number activates the new Easter Egg for Marshmallow.
And we can play the all new flappy bird game now complete with marshmallows.
The biggest change you’ll notice is definitely in the visuals.
Samsung updated its to look much more modern.
You get a nice white background when you pull the notifications bar down.
And more fluid transitions are embedded within this version of Android.
For instance, you get a smooth transition and when you open and close to make the experience
less abrupt.
Slick transitions are now everywhere in the operating system.
You can see them when you open the app drawer, sliding down the notification bar, and launching
your recent apps.
Many of the system apps are updated also to reflect the marshmallow.
Samsung did bundle in new apps with the update.
And they are 3 microsoft apps - exel, powerpoint, and word.
Fortunately, they can be turned off you easily if you don’t plan on using them.
And of course the hallmark feature of Android Marshmallow is Google Now on Tap.
It’s a great feature because with Now on tap, you can get quick information without
leaving the app you're using by holding the Home button.
This asks Google to use what's on your screen to show you related details, apps, and actions.
So for example if I go to one of my hangouts conversations and hold the home button.
It looks like it’s a screenshot but it’s simply recording everything on the screen.
And Now on Tap gave us all relevant results because we were discussing the Republican
debate it makes sense for Google to spit back some of the candidates involved like Donald
Trump and you can easily follow him on social media to search him in-depth on Google.
So that’s how On Tap works and the more you use it, the more you’ll like it and
find it resourceful.
The next major feature is the granular app permissions.
Now you can deny or allow specific permissions on an app-by-app basis by going to the settings,
applications, application manager which allows you to see the full list of apps.
Let’s use Snapchat as an example.
Tap on permissions to see the permissions Snapchat is getting.
If you really don’t want Snapchat to access you messages, just deny the SMS permission
like that.
Tap it again if you want Snapchat to have that permission again.
That’s really about for this video.
All in all, a fantastic update for the Galaxy Note 5 to really make it just as new as the
Galaxy S7 and all of the changes and additions are extremely welcomed in my opinion.
So if you are Galaxy Note 5 owner, definitely consider heading over to your settings to
grab the update.
What do you guys think about Android Marshmallow?
Has your phone received the Marshmallow update?
I would love to hear from you in the comments section down below.
Thank you for watching and I’ll see you shortly.
Take care.