14 DAY TRIAL // There's no doubt that carrier-branded smartphones are getting updates at a much slower pace than unlocked models. On top of that, Verizon is not among the US carriers that update the smartphones in their portfolio as quickly as possible.
Anyway, if you're registered with Verizon, you'll be pleased to know the Big Red has a nice surprise for all its customers who own flagship smartphones. No less than 11 Android smartphones are now eligible for software updates.
According to Droid-life, each of these smartphones' support page has been updated with information concerning these software updates. So, without any further ado, here are the smartphones that are now getting software updates at Verizon:
HTC 10: Software version 1.85.605.9 Moto Z / Moto Z DROID: NCLS25.86-11-4 Moto Z Play: Software version MCOS24.104-35-1-19 Galaxy Note 4: Software version N910VVRS2CPL1 Galaxy Note 5: Software version N920VVRS3BPL4 Galaxy Note Edge: Software version N915VVRS2CPL1 Galaxy S5: Software version G900VVRS2DPL1 Galaxy S6: Software version G920VVRS4CPL3 Galaxy S6 Edge: Software version G925VVRS4CPL3 Galaxy S6 Edge+: Software version G928VVRS3BPL4
The updates should arrive OTA (over the air) in waves
Keep in mind that if any of these updates are not available on your device yet, you should try again later since Verizon is pushing them in stages, so not all Android devices are supposed to get them at the same time.
It's also worth mentioning that most of them are security updates that add Google's December security patch. It's very possible that some of the phones will be getting the November security update instead, so it depends on the device.
The good news is Verizon is expected to start pushing the January security patch early next month, so a new set of updates might be available in just a week from now.
If you own any of the smartphones listed above, you should now manually check for the update. Also, make sure that you have at least 50% battery charge before attempting to update.