I have a device from abroad (IQ) do OS updates still come with a delay?

[amar7]

Hi,
I had an S5 from UAE and now S7 Edge from IQ, do the devices from some areas like these still get the updates with a delay like it used to be with the S5? Because I really value timely updates I'd like to know if I can expect Nougat to come on time to my device OTA. Hope someone can help, ironass, hope you're still around and can answer my question.

 

[chanchan05]

Depends, especially if it was originally carrier branded and unlocked. Some devices need the original carrier sim to receive updates.

 

[amar7]

No, it has no carrier or branding at all, with the S5 it was the same with no branding, but still I was one of the last to reseive the updates, because it was a UAE device. Very few know that not all unbranded Samsung devices are equal.
Even I never heard about it until ironass mentioned it. He has some deep information about this subject.

@ironass : If you read this please reply.

 

[amar7]

Can someone tell me what's the most current android version for the S7 edge? have
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G35FOJV1BPH3
G935FXXU1BPH1

 

[amar7]

As noone answered, I answer myself.. It is a yes unfortunately, Samsung still releases updates at different speeds for different counrtry