if your T - Mobile Galaxy
S5 runs stock Android, then you shouldn't worry about any factory resets, as the update will be completed without too much trouble.
Which is
a S5 running stock Android and free of the heavy TouchWiz software.
Not exact matches
The Android 6.0.1 update is normally released in stages for all Galaxy
S5 Mini phones
running stock firmware, while those who are
running custom ROMs need a different method to apply such update.
The Galaxy
S5 runs Android 4.4.2 coated in Samsung's signature TouchWiz skin, which makes app icons and menus look more vibrant than
stock Android (despite some clutter).
The Samsung Galaxy
S5 and HTC One M8 both have similar high - end specs, and cutting out TouchWiz and HTC Sense 6 on the devices in place of
stock Android will certainly speed things up and please Android fans that want one of those smartphones
running stock Android without the hassle of hacking, rooting, and using custom ROMs on the handset.
If you're
running on a
stock Android ROM, then here is how to enter download mode on your Samsung Galaxy
S5:
in case your Galaxy
S5 smartphone is
running 100 %
stock Android ROM, then the update process won't remove any data.
if your Galaxy
S5 T - Mobile device is
running 100 %
stock Android, then you can get right to the next part of this post and learn how to flash the Android 6.0.1 update manually.
All the
stock features, apps and capabilities will
run without problems on your T - Mobile Galaxy
S5 while you will benefit of root access.
if your Galaxy
S5 G900H phone
runs 100 %
stock Android firmware, then you can continue straight to the next part of this post, as no files will be lost in the process.
if your Galaxy
S5 G900F
runs on
Stock Android, then you can install the new update without any problems, no «factory reset» is needed.