Nougat for Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge now available

Finally Samsung begins to roll out Android Nougat software update for Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge users. The update is now live in USA and available to download for verizon network customers. For galaxy s7 and s7 edge the nougat update brings new version NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQA2 and NRD90M.G935VVRU4BQA2. The carrier updated the release notes for both devices at the support page.

New Battery Management: This feature offers two power saving modes - medium and maximum. Additionally it has App power monitor option which will increase the battery life from inactive apps that are using the battery power.

Multitask & New Effects preview screen: Nougat os has split screen or multi-window feature and makes multitasking smarter. The new effects preview feature allows users to preview the available filter and effects options while capturing the image. You can also download more effects from online with download option.

Always On Display: Now you can select the custom image for Always on Display. By selecting the ‘Set as Always On Display image‘ option from gallery app set your custom images.

Samsung Pass Security: With Samsung Pass you can store and mange your logins and passwords. Instead of entering logins every time, this feature allows the users to use fingerprint scanner as login for websites (via Samsung Internet).

Performance Mode: This feature has four options – Optimized, Game, Entertainment and High Performance. Based on the modes chosen the device performance and battery consumption will be optimized.

Other new features are keyboard engine upgrade, enable/disable auto reconnect to wifi or hotspot and other bug fixes. The update will remove the go90 app from both devices. Probably the software update will roll out through OTA and take some time to reach all devices. To avoid extra charges connect your mobile to WiFi and download the firmware.