Having tested out the z30 the experience beyond the Hub is very limitted. As it is if you like entry level Smartphones then it will be ideal. Compared to today's Smartphones is very limitted.
Tuesday, 29 December 2015
Z30
Having tested out the z30 the experience beyond the Hub is very limitted. As it is if you like entry level Smartphones then it will be ideal. Compared to today's Smartphones is very limitted.
Screenshot of Marshmallow on s6
I am so pleased with the beta of Android 6.0. It is fast and fluid. See screenshot. Battery life is not bad; with added Doze feature.
Friday, 25 December 2015
Samsung s6 Marshmallow review
Yesterday I learned that Samsung was asking for testers of their new software for Android 6.0. To qualify you need to be resident in Korea or the UK.
I downloaded and flashed the BTU rom from Sammobile and then Galaxy Care app and was invited to the Beta program.
Then after 12 hours I got notified of a update via OTA. This downloaded 1.2gb software and the description was Android 6.0 update. This took at least half an hour to complete.
The update for Google Play Services was asked for.
The experience is very fast. Performance is the best yet and doze feature saved so much battery.
Touchwiz has been flattened out even more. And is pleasing to see.
Overall this is great. Not encountered bugs yet. And once the full Rollout occurs it is inevitable that a new update will be pushed out.
Samsung s6 Marshmallow update
Downloading the update to the beta Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S6. I will report when I have a full appraisal.
Saturday, 19 December 2015
Friday, 18 December 2015
Z30
Just been sent a 18 month old device. The z30. Fantastic fast os and great email ecosystem. The Hub an extended version of the Q10 is faster at delivery than Android or IOS.
It takes me back to the time I got a Z10 in February 2013. Was great to get a new phone and start from scratch. There were 2 software updates that year. But now we are on 10.3.2 .
Will update as to the experience.
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Priv stock apps updated
Last post on Q10
The Q10 test has been positive. The only drawback is the small screen but as a business device and email is no falling behind flagships. The Blackberry email service is tops. However BB10 did not catch on I do not know. I am sending the device back soon but it's been a great experience.
Monday, 14 December 2015
Q10: why Blackberry was and can be tops again
My experience with Blackberry as a top unit is not rivalled by Android or IOS. The email experience is brought together in the Hub. The Blackberry email service is quicker at delivery than other platforms. Many look at Blackberry as a platform to be completely abandoned. The reality is that it is superior in security and email.
Saturday, 12 December 2015
Testing the Q10
I received a Q10 in the post this morning. Although it is 2 years since it was launched it is overshadowed by the change to Android. Let us test and see how the Blackberry OS has stood the last 2 years
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
Pastures New
Monday, 7 December 2015
For sale
Please help me by buying this, as this is a new smartphone, just been used 2 weeks.
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
New Samsung Mobile Chief
Adobe editing tools
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Samsung Marshmallow Rollout
It seems that Samsung have published their plans to roll out Android 6. The Note 5 and 6 Edge PLUS will get their OTA in December. The s6 and s6 Edge will get it in January. Let us then see when the carriers push it out.
We will keep watch on Sammobile because it is sure that many will not wait for the carriers but download the software soon as it becomes available.
To do this you need to Flash via Odin.
Thursday, 19 November 2015
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
Note 5 Marshmallow update leak
Dear all
XDA developers have got hold of a Note 5 leak of the new Marshmallow software
http://www.xda-developers.com/this-is-touchwiz-on-marshmallow-note-5-android-6-0-leak-hands-on/
Sunday, 15 November 2015
Monday, 9 November 2015
Moto x Introductory Review
I had sent back the Nexus 6 due to an update error. It said there was an update when the installation was aborted due to a image error. I was given a Moto X to test out.
The specs are impressive at 2.5GB processor power and a more or less stock Android experience . I am impressed by the speed of the unit. Might seem basic in comparison to the s6 from Samsung.
The unit was booted up and was found still on Android 4.4 and after 4 updates was updated to the latest 5.1 update.
It is an impressive package of kit and photos not too bad.
More to come.
Friday, 6 November 2015
Verdict of Nexus 6
The Nexus came with a software issue. It said there was an update and there was not. So it has gone back.
Thursday, 5 November 2015
Monday, 2 November 2015
LG v10 request
This is a request for a LG v10 unit to test. If you can help please email russell.durose@gmail.com
Sunday, 25 October 2015
PocketNow review of the Nexus 5X
Friday, 23 October 2015
HTC A9
IPhone 6s verdict
I have had the iPhone 6s for over 2 weeks now. I have for the most part enjoyed the experience and there are aspects that I love and aspects I don't
Positives
1. Added RAM faster apps
2. 3d touch
3. Multitasking
4. Camera
5. Software updates
Negatives
1. Operating system not customizable
2. Sluggishness at times of os
Overall a great phone.
Sunday, 18 October 2015
Useless articles about Mashmallow update to s6
The title of these articles is at best deceptive as they promise to unveil Samsung's dates to push Android 6.0 update to the s6 series and yet does not enlighten but gives the probability of end of year update.
Because Google has launched the code means that Samsung is already working on the update. What processes are involved?
1. Building a stable ROM
2. Testing beta versions
3. Quality control
4. Carrier testing
So we can estimate that realistically we are looking at December or January. But we would rather have a well worked update would we not?
These useless articles annoy.
Monday, 12 October 2015
IPhone 6s vs Galaxy s6
I am currently testing the IPHONE 6S and there are good aspects concerning IOS but I feel the greater phone is Samsung s6 even after tackling 3d touch as I believe that Android is following suit.
I shall shortly publishing a full review of the IPhone 6s.
Thursday, 1 October 2015
IPhone 6s Daily Driver?
Dear all
This question cannot be answered neutrally and abstractly. To answer this we must objectively evaluate the smartphone as a device and subjectively evaluate it to my daily life requirements.
I love to find a guiding principle in a matter. This is how I can remain with a Android and a IPhone at the same time. Android has some phenomenal forum apps and IPhone is now fast and crisp as a experience.
I find the email experience and social networking and camera now awesome on IPhone 6s. But my galaxy s6 is awesome for camera; forums; Instagram; and performance.
Do I need 2 devices? That is a subjective question that has an illogical answer. Yes. However I like the IPhone 6s and I have had 2 updates in 3 days ; I cannot retire the s6.
Does everyone need 2 devices? That deserves a objective answer. No. It is a luxury which few can afford.
More to come!
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
iPhone 6s first impressions
Monday, 28 September 2015
IPhone 6s
The IPhone for me has been a good experience in the past as much as Android. IPhone has a new quality with 3d Touch. Will post my review soon.
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Engadget IOS 9 review
Friday, 18 September 2015
Pocket Now specs for IPhone 6s
Saturday, 5 September 2015
Z5 Premium article from YouMobile
Thursday, 3 September 2015
Pocketnow review from IFA 2015 of Sony Z5 Premium
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Monday, 31 August 2015
New line of Smartphones
Sunday, 30 August 2015
S6 update
The new Note 5 software features are coming to the s6. I have just downloaded the new update. Is fast and great icon and launcher effects with performance tweaks too.
Sunday, 9 August 2015
Moving
I am not posting at the moment as we are moving. So by next week we shall be in our new location.
Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Sunday, 19 July 2015
Camera or software?
A camera has to be good for software to make it excellent. Therefore it is worth making a LG G3 run a ROM based on the G4 on Android 5.1. That way what was good before is now excellent.
Saturday, 18 July 2015
LG3 converted to be a LG G4
I converted the G3 rom to a G4 ROM using Lion 5.1 after root and wipe. It is an amazing transformation.
Thursday, 16 July 2015
BlackBerry and Android
Speculation is running high as BlackBerry is supposedly launching a phone based on Android.
As OEM manufacturers put their own skins on top of Android we may see a BlackBerry skin being made to go over Android.
It would be an interesting partnership. Watch this space.
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
Monday, 13 July 2015
LTE advanced
I asked O2 to tell me whether the change in signal was an upgrade. They said that LTE was the advanced range which is the real 4G. 4G that was was really a LTE lower range which was really 3.5G. Not 4G. I was told that my mobile was upgraded OTA of its reception of LTE-A.
Thursday, 9 July 2015
Galaxy S5 lollipop disaster fix
I have been scanning the forums regarding the S5 Android 5.0 update disaster. Here is a fix.
1. Download S5 firmware from www.sammobile.com for Android 4.4.2.
2. The zip file includes Odin flash program.
3. Put the phone into download mode. Volume button below;home and power button.
4. Fire up Odin
5. Look for the md5 file in the package.
6. Put the md5 file in the AP field.
7. After checking start the flash.
8. After flashing take USB cable out of the phone and wait for reboot.
I hope that this resolves your issues. It may be an idea to enter recovery and delete cache partition and delete data. This way it is wiping everything.
Tuesday, 7 July 2015
Flashback: flagship LG 2014 of G3
LG has already launched the G4 but does the G3 stand up by being upstaged by its successor? Keep tuned to our new flashback review by access to our review unit. Just to say for my view it's a trip down memory lane to times where email and networking was what the G3 is remembered for me personally. Keep tuned to this space.
Friday, 3 July 2015
3 UK launches s6 Android 5.1.1 update OTA
Got word that Samsung is updating across Europe the s6 to 5.1.1. Today was the turn of UK network 3.
Thursday, 2 July 2015
O2 Samsung 6 update
O2 has released the update to Samsung Flagship s6 SM-G620F today. Please try to manually search for the OTA or go to Smart Switch app.
Monday, 29 June 2015
Note 4 5.1 update
The Note 4 will get the 5.1 update in July according to sources in Samsung. It will get a variant of the Theme Store.
HTC One M9 personal view.
I have had the M9 for 2 months. Compared to the s6 is positively slow. I find that is good software but really slow. So I recommend the s6 as benchmarks prove it's superiority. Maybe Sense 7 needs a tweak or two.
Even at CPU optimization option in the Developer Options made it lag terribly. I just thought it was lag but now realise having acquired the s6 that maybe the M9 is this slow anyway. I do like Sense 7 but wish they tweaked it up a bit.
Saturday, 27 June 2015
Samsung s6 personal review
I have had the s6 for a month or so now. The experience has been incredible. I have just flashed the official 5.1.1 ROM from France through Sammobile. It has been a welcome update.
I have just downloaded from the Theme Store the Material Design theme and have been impressed.
I think that the experience overall has been the best of all the phones I have used as a daily driver. I sometimes miss the G3 for some aspects of the UI and the fast way they updated the G3 to 5.0.
I believe if you are considering buying the S6 do not go for the Edge but the classic s6. Personal preference based on the ability to hold well on your hand when typing.
Performance and camera is the best and the UI is great when themed with a hybrid version of Material Design.
I look forward to Android M to be made available ASAP.
Thursday, 25 June 2015
S6 Update review
I flashed the 5.1.1 for s6 two days ago. I see it is so much faster. I am not sure that the aggressive RAM management is a problem or not. But it is smooth and fast. I flashed my SM-G620F via Sammobile using the ROM from France.
Thursday, 18 June 2015
S6 update
T-Mobile in the US has updated the s6 and s6 Edge to Android 5.1.1. We call on Samsung to release it to the regions. We know that RAW and Pro modes have been added to camera firmware. Also other tweaks to system. However we are not sure if the RAM management bug had been rectified. The speculation is that it has not.
It all has to do with Google who provide the updated Android platform they send to OEM companies.
Wednesday, 10 June 2015
HTC One M9 update
Just received the update. Update to see Battery Life improvements and tweaks; camera improvements.
Monday, 8 June 2015
WWDC 2015
Wednesday, 3 June 2015
S6 Android 5.1.1 update
Monday, 1 June 2015
S6 Android 5.1 update this month
It has been about 3 months since Google launched 5.1 and now we have 5.1.1 also available. It has been reported that Samsung are going to skip 5.1 and go to 5.1.1 to wrap into the update all the fixes of 5.1. At a time when M is now a Preview for public viewing and testing on select mobiles it is reported by a Canadian carrier that it will update their s6 mobiles to 5.1. We hope they do so that when Android M is launched fully that Samsung can match HTC pledges to update as quick as possible.
Ok Google bug
Reviewers have noted that the activation of Google Now by saying "ok Google" is not a widespread bug. I tried it on my s6 and it still works.
Thursday, 28 May 2015
Guardian article concerning valuable brands
GOOGLE I/O IS HERE
Well Google I/O where we think Android M will be announced. We hope that forthcoming updates will plug the memory leaks associated with the Android 5.0.x versions. Whilst both Sense 7 and the new slim Touchwiz of the Galaxy s6 are really improved over their former iterations. We hope that the gathering brings new innovation to a customizable platform.
Friday, 22 May 2015
SAMSUNG S6 vs HTC m9
The S6 and M9 are the flagships of 2015. They are the best. I am privileged to have them both.
1. Build
Both premium build. Both without replaceable battery. But built in. Very well and sturdy.
2. Camera
HTC have sent updates and has improved performance. The s6 wins hands down. Great software options.
3. Battery life
Both on par
4. Software
Both on Android 5.0.2. Touchwiz on s6 much improved. Sense 7 is fluid and fast. Great interface.
5. Performance
Both lightning fast and no lag.
6. Speaker
HTC wins hands down with Boomsound stereo front facing speakers. Samsung opted for below edge like IPhone .
7. Display
Samsung wins with QHD display. HTC opted for IPS LCD. The pixel density on s6 is 577 whilst HTC is on 420.
Overall the Samsung wins with a great email client redesign. The HTC is a great contender.
Thursday, 21 May 2015
Phandroid report on Video calls through Facebook
Samsung Denial about the Note 5
Android Authority review.
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
My review of the S6
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Interim silence
This blog has been silent of news due to the house move. Will be back with news and my new device reviews.
Thursday, 7 May 2015
Google Maps and my events
Tuesday, 28 April 2015
LG G4
The LG G4 was launched today. Take a look at Phandroid looking at camera and it's software.
Take a look at @Phandroid's Tweet: https://twitter.com/Phandroid/status/593122330894807040?s=09
Monday, 27 April 2015
Samsung, how big is it. By ColdFusTion
Saturday, 25 April 2015
HTC 4G reception better than Samsung
Many are knocking the M9 for its camera. But it's ability to keep locked to a local 4G is so much better than Samsung. My Samsung has lost its 4G access whilst the M9 has still got it. My Samsung is a flagship. Wonder if Samsung can fix its radio reception.
Friday, 24 April 2015
Android Central review of the HTC One M9
Hubble 25 years old
HTC camera fix
HTC is pushing out to the carriers in the USA a software update to improve camera performance. When will we in Europe get the update?
Saturday, 18 April 2015
Wrong Google Play Services? Fix from experience
I did not know how to update Google Play Services. I installed the wrong version. You must go to the Application manager and see what version you need. For example my Note 4, needs a .430 version. My HTC needs a .448 version. So whatever version is the update has to be 7.3.26, with your version number at the end.
See www.apkmirror.com
If you have installed the wrong version and no Google app will open you need to go back to the Application Manager and find Google Play Services and pick Uninstall Updates. You will find it will all function again.
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
HTC One M9 temporary camera fix
Until HTC pushes out a software update to correct the poor camera quality it is best to set the resolution to 10:7. That way the camera has good performance.
Sunday, 12 April 2015
TechCrunch article concerning the power of reviews
Friday, 10 April 2015
Yesterday's flagship, today's flagship
Today in 20 countries we had 2 launched flagships; the HTC One M9 and the Samsung s6 and s6 Edge.
The appeal is never to the possibility of our pockets nor the wait to save. We need the latest, the fastest, the most good looking smartphone that makes all heads turn and eyes roll with envy.
It is human nature to better what we possess. And we don't mind how we pay for it.
For some the possibility of going for the latest is not an option. So how does the S5 fare against it's new sibling? For a objective opinion not well. The old Touchwiz and well worn software and the lack of regular updates leaves one wondering what the term flagship really means. What saves the s5 is the camera.
On the HTC front fares better with the M8. Still a good phone yet the camera fares badly in certain scenarios. One director today confirms the upcoming update to the M8 to Sense 7. Same skin as the M9. I am sure by then the M9 will be updated further.
Sometimes we cannot always have what we want. We have to decide if the s5 serves us well. It is mostly soft plastic and waterproof. It has many qualities and now the s6 has been released it is certain that prices for the s5 will be even more accessible.
If we remember the reviews of the s5 there was a sense that Samsung played it safe. In the current iteration has nothing to do than congratulate themselves for such a good smartphone. The Note 4 is still a main player as is the Alpha. Samsung has learned that build needs to be good inside and out.
So if you can stretch the possibilities go for the present. But it is certain that 12 months down the road the flagship will be replaced.
Are we creating an expensive recycling of technology? It would seem so.
What is exciting is the pace of technology, the creativity of design and daily interaction. We are transitioning from mere social media entry to the media stream of social media and news from several feeds. We are reading news and making news in many different realms.
However we look at it the flagship is in our mind and in our desires. We determine trends and demands. It is up to us if we submit to a fashion of leasing phones for 2 years to then iterate our tastes.
The flagship is what we make it...
Galaxy s6 and S6 Edge do not work with Kies
Thursday, 9 April 2015
HTC M9 software update to correct camera quality problem, article from Gottatobemobile.com
HTC One M9 Release Date Update Fixes Big Problem
Introducing your Editor of Mobiles are my Passion
Apple IOS update review via Pocketnow
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
Engage the Companies
We can review. We can comment. But we can do this describing the product.
But we need to shape the technology and engage to innovate.
For example we need to engage the giants to listen to the customer.
For example Samsung need to learn from HTC about Sense and learn the lessons. Not copy, but take notice of the way it is light over Android. Android is fast!! But Touchwiz makes it lag.
HTC need to learn that Samsung knows how to capture customers with Amoled rich colour screens.
Also Apple needs to open IOS to customization.
I say "companies learn from each other, do not copy, innovate to the max."
We as reviewers must engage the Companies that way we can make a difference.
Not just about describing but we need to become designing as well. Our opinions mean nothing unless we too can engage the players in healthy dialogue.
As it is the technology is massive. But the journey must continue.
We must engage to innovate!!!
Russell A Durose a.k.a Gadgets are my Passion.
Full review of the HTC One M9
There has been a few days since I was handed a review unit of the HTC flagship the One M9.
The phone is a little smaller to the huge Note 4 screen I am used to. Yet I am seeing why the M9 will be the best phone of 2015.
Hardware
Attractive is the metallic body with gold trim. The whole feel is based on solidity. Must say I would solely go with the M9 over the Note 4 but there are features and looks that appeal to me in Samsung. The Qualcomm 810 chip, 3GB of Ram and camera at 20 mega pixels is impressive specs indeed.
Software
One major fall for Samsung is the dependence on Touchwiz which does cause the Android system to lag and not be as quick as Sense 7 from HTC. Whilst my Note 4 has software features appealing to me, as well as the QHD screen the M9 has me impressed at the way it is so fluid. Beyond Android 5.0.2 it seems that Sense was built for Android and Android built for Sense. It is a skin which enhances not entrenched the system in system lag. It seems that Android is the hand whilst Sense 7 is the glove.
The apps launch rapidly and do not cause lag when they are left in memory. Well done HTC!
Camera
The 20 Mega pixel camera should beat Samsung. But it does miserably in comparison. We have researched this with other testers who conclude it is not a hardware issue. Rather the firmware for it is way below standard. I have personally written to HTC about this so that they start to understand the urgency for a firmware update. Please do the same.
Themes
The number one functionality which will win over IPhone 6 and S6 will be the ability to theme the interface. You can change wallpapers. Change icons. Wonderful approach to customization.
Some suggestions
I believe that if HTC update the camera and the system to 5.1 with performance enhancements it will win top spot with tech minded people. In comparison the native email is poor in comparison with Samsung's version. It needs a feature rich update with a option to format your emails.
Once these are done you are going to see HTC be the phone of 2015!!!
Monday, 6 April 2015
Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge review by ColdFusTion
Saturday, 4 April 2015
Friday, 3 April 2015
HTC One M9 camera summary
Thursday, 2 April 2015
HTC One M9 initial impression
The HTC One M9 is quite compact on first impressions than what I am accustomed to. The first setup was simple enough. The apps I have on my Note 4 were placed on the One M9. The software update is long winded. I am doing it as I speak.
Am impressed with it so far. One warning. No charger was included. A phone without a charger is strange.
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
HTC One M9 review from PocketNow.
HTC ONE M9 TEST
Tomorrow a company will send me a HTC ONE M9 to test. I hope it is as good as other reviewers have said.
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
New Domain
I have just put this blog on a custom domain with Google. Please be patient whilst the DNS servers populate.
Monday, 30 March 2015
GMAIL UPDATE
Gmail for Android on Apkmirror
I have just posted here that the update was about to roll out and it has appeared on Apkmirror site. Go check it out and download.
Gmail Android update
Google have just announced an update to Gmail for Android app. This includes:
1. New unified inbox.
2. New performance improvements.
They did not say when they would roll out but we expect it soon.
Thursday, 26 March 2015
Flashing Error with ROMS for Galaxy Note 4 Android 5.0.1
Saturday, 21 March 2015
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Friday, 13 March 2015
Android 5.1 Samsung come on!!!
Android 5.1 is now rolling out to Nexus devices and it will only be a matter of time before LG or HTC get the wave as well. It is however expected that Samsung will drag it's feet on this one. It is also expected that the S6 will be given preferential treatment.
I write this as a Note 4 owner. I write not that the Samsung brand is not so much better, it is. Looking at the S6 version of Touchwiz it is plain to see that it flows and it is appealing. One of the things which make 5.1 appealing is the under the hood tweaks to the processor control. It uses all the multicore features all the time. This means it is always running optimally. Obviously in the making of this new version battery life would need a tweak to meet this new demand.
I see that under 5.0.1 the Note 4 is good. But with the new added tweak from 5.1 could be so much better.
So Samsung come on and start rolling out 5.1.
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Apk Mirror
Today I have downloaded many new updates for
FACEBOOK
FACEBOOK MESSENGER
TWITTER
GOOGLE PLAY MUSIC
GOOGLE PLAY STORE
GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES
What I note is a flatter and brighter design. Wonder where all this is all going.
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
What to do on a day when you're sick
Today am quite sick. It is that flu feeling. Than "man" flu that makes any man take to his bed and get the women nursing you. What you can do is sneak your mobile under the covers.
Right now am sat in bed. Two cushions to support my suffering soul.
First things first get comfortable and take advantage.
1. Catch up on the social feed.
2. Catch up with Pocketnow videos.
3. Read the Flip board daily edition.
4. Catch up on emails
5. Try to book a weekend on Booking.com hotel app.
6. Send a tweet to notify work colleagues of your beleaguered state. 😯
7. Try Smart Remote on your Galaxy to see your favourite channels.
8. Try to order a takeaway from your favourite app.
That should fill your whole day...don't forget medicine in between.
Pocketnow announcement of 5.1
Google goes official with Android 5.1 Lollipop update
Pocketnow / 1 hours ago
Our first real sign of Android 5.1 appeared just over a month ago, as the release apparently started showing up on new Android One handsets being sold in India. But when we would see distribution really go wide? And when would Nexus handsets start getting their updates – you know, the ones we expect these new Android builds to debut on in the first place? Well, a tweet from HTC a few weeks back hinted that Google ...
Monday, 9 March 2015
Google Unveils Android 5.1 by Android Authority
Despite the fact it has technically been around for a little while now, Android 5.1 Lollipop has finally been made official, thanks to a blog post from Google. Some of the changes in this update include stability and performance improvements, native support for multiple SIM cards, HD voice on compatible phones and, most notably, Device Protection.
Next up is support for HD voice on compatible devices, letting Android 5.1 devices take advantage of the clear high-definition voice calls that certain carriers like T-Mobile and Verizon offer. Android 5.1 will also now let you join Wifi networks and paired Bluetooth devices directly from your quick settings page. Before the update, users would need to click on the Wifi or Bluetooth buttons and jump into the Settings menu to make any changes.
While Google doesn’t official say when the update will be rolling out or to what devices, according to a few newly updated T-Mobile documents, Android 5.1 is supposed to rollout to the Nexus 4, 5 and 7 starting today. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the official rollout as soon as we learn more!
Sunday, 8 March 2015
Gmail sign in problem
I have just spent the best part of an hour trying to sign into Gmail thinking it was a viral issue, cleaning out junk, installing the new Canary edition of Chrome. I am not sure what it was, was it a server issue? did anyone else have the same issue?
Unfortunately Contacts has stopped
Get Lollipop for Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910F
Friday, 6 March 2015
HTC One M9 Test equipment needed
Thursday, 5 March 2015
Get Google Play Store on Blackberry Q5. Z30, Z10, Q10, Classic
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
Blackberry Leap: Blackberry appraisal.
PocketNow Comparison
Here is the comparison.
Monday, 2 March 2015
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Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge: 13 things to know
Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone is thinner, made of glass and metal, and has a curved screen version
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Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 flagship smartphones have powerful processors, very high resolution screens and a new metal and glass design – but sacrifices have been made in pursuit of premium materials and a curved screen in Samsung’s war with Apple.
Samsung reveals Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones
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1. To curve, or not to curve
galaxy s6 edge
The Galaxy S6 Edge has a gently curved screen on the left and right sides. Photograph: Laura Lean/PA
Samsung has not one, but two Galaxy S6 models – one with a standard, flat screen similar to most other phones and the Galaxy S6 Edge with a screen that curves around both left and right-hand edges of the phone.
2. It packs in the pixels
Curved or not, the Galaxy S6 has one of the most pixel-dense screens available. The 5.1in screen has a quad HD resolution with a density of 577 pixels per inch (ppi), making it denser than the 432ppi Galaxy S5, 401ppi Apple iPhone 6 Plus– and 43 more pixels per inch than the 534ppi 5.5in LG G3.
The denser the screen the sharper the image, up to a point. Whether users will be able to see the difference is unknown, although quad HD is quickly becoming the new standard for smartphone and tablet screens.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review: curved screen is more than a gimmick
4 / 5 stars
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3. The curved screen isn’t just for show
— Ben Wood (@benwood)
March 1, 2015
People edge on Galaxy S6 edge. Select five favourite contacts for enhanced alerts. pic.twitter.com/GXfj9NkN9Q
As with the Note 4 Edge, the curved screen on the S6 Edge adds a few features that slide out from the side of the phone. These include ticker-tape news alerts, a clock along the edge at night and a feature that places contact photos along the edge for quick access and to recognise who’s calling.
4. They’ve ditched the plastic
Out is Samsung’s trademark, yet criticised, chromed plastic construction – the S6 is an all-metal and glass affair. A curved metal band surrounds the edges of the phone holding together a glass front and back.
5. Thinner than an iPhone, just
galaxy s6
Thinner than an iPhone 6, by 0.1mm. Photograph: Bebeto Matthews/AP
The S6 and S Edge are 6.8mm thick, which is 0.1mm thinner than Apple’s iPhone 6, although both are roundly trounced to the thinnest smartphone crown by the Oppo R5, which is just 4.85mm thick.
6. Don’t get it wet
To achieve that thickness and premium design, the S6 has lost a few features. A microSD card for adding additional storage, waterproofing and a removable battery are all missing, which was a cornerstone of Samsung’s previous Android smartphones.
7. A choice of storage – all fixed
With no external storage support, Samsung has adopted Google and Apple’s model of fixed storage variants – users will have a choice of buying a 32, 64 or 128GB version.
8. It uses Samsung’s shiny new chip
The S6 uses Samsung’s own Octa-core 64-bit Exynos processor. Previous Samsung smartphones have used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, although Exynos variants have been available in some countries.
9. No cable needed
wireless charging
The S6 Edge on a wireless charging plate. Photograph: Yonhap/EPA
Samsung has pledged to force wireless charging into the mainstream, and the S6 is the first smartphone from the company to have it built-in. It will work with any wireless charging pad currently available, which is good, because there isn’t one included in the box.
10. Fingerprints: touch, don’t swipe
Samsung’s improved fingerprint sensor takes a leaf out of Apple’s book, requiring only a single touch rather than swipe across (as was standard with previous Samsung models), which should make it more accurate and easier to use.
Samsung reveals Apple Pay competitor 'Samsung Pay'
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11. Another step towards a world without credit cards?
Credit cards are dead, if technology firms are to be believed. Samsung has launched “Samsung Pay”, which allows users to pay for goods and services using a credit card swipe terminal, joining Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayPal, mobile phone carriers and others attempting to be the new vector for paying for things.
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12. It’s virtual reality ready (if you get a smaller Gear VR)
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Samsung Gear VR will come in a smaller version for the Galaxy S6. Photograph: Donald Bowers/Getty Images for Samsung
The Gear VR – Samsung’s virtual reality headset that was made in partnership with Facebook’s Oculus Rift for use with a Galaxy Note 4 – will have a smaller version for the Galaxy S6.
13. Less bloat – kind of
Samsung proclaimed that it has cut back on unnecessary bloat and feature overload by 40%, but that doesn’t include Intel’s McAfee security software and Microsoft’s apps, including Skype, OneDrive and OneNote, which now come pre-installed on the S6.
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No external SD card storage, no dice.
Think this will put a lot of people off.
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Well, losing two of its key selling points for me - removable battery and extra SD card - means next time I upgrade, I'll be looking at another manufacturer. I would imagine that the 128GB handset will be extremely expensive, not being able to use my 64GB SD card would be a real blow.
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Country (Product Code) | Model | Model Name | Version | PDA |
Afghanistan (AFG) | SM-G530H | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530HXCU1ANL4 |
Albania (Vodafone) (AVF) | SM-G900F | GALAXY S5 | 5 | G900FXXU1BNL9 |
Albania (Vodafone) (AVF) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Albania (Vodafone) (AVF) | SM-G900F | GALAXY S5 | 4.4.2 | G900FXXU1ANH4 |
Argentina (Claro) (CTI) | SM-G900M | GALAXY S5 | 4.4.2 | G900MUBU1ANJ1 |
Argentina (Movistar) (UFN) | SM-G355M | GALAXY Core 2 DUOS | 4.4.2 | G355MUBU0ANH1 |
Argentina (Personal) (PSN) | SM-G357M | GALAXY Ace 4 LTE | 4.4.2 | G357MUBU0ANK1 |
Australia (XSA) | SM-G360G | 4.4.4 | G360GDVU1ANK1 | |
Australia (Telstra) (TEL) | SM-G800Y | GALAXY S5 mini | 4.4.2 | G800YDVU1ANJ1 |
Austria (A1) (MOB) | SM-G900F | GALAXY S5 | 5 | G900FXXU1BNL9 |
Austria (A1) (MOB) | SM-G900F | GALAXY S5 | 4.4.2 | G900FXXU1ANG2 |
Austria (A1) (MOB) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Austria (T-Mobile) (MAX) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Austria (T-Mobile) (MAX) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Austria (Telering) (TRG) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Austria (Telering) (TRG) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Baltic (SEB) | SM-G313HN | GALAXY Ace 4 LTE | 4.4.2 | G313HNXXU0ANL1 |
Baltic (SEB) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Baltic (SEB) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Belgium (Proximus) (PRO) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Bosnia and Herzegovina (ERO) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH TELECOM) (BHT) | GT-I8190 | GALAXY S III mini | 4.1.2 | I8190XXANI4 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH TELECOM) (BHT) | GT-I8190 | GALAXY S III mini | 4.1.2 | I8190XXAMG4 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH TELECOM) (BHT) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Brazil (ZTO) | SM-T805M | GALAXY Tab S 10.5 LTE | 4.4.2 | T805MUBU1ANK2 |
Brazil (TIM) (ZTM) | SM-A500M | 4.4.4 | A500MUBU1ANK1 | |
Bulgaria (GBL) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Bulgaria (BGL) | SM-G313HN | GALAXY Ace 4 LTE | 4.4.2 | G313HNXXU0ANL1 |
Bulgaria (BGL) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Bulgaria (BGL) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Bulgaria (VVT) (VVT) | GT-I9515 | GALAXY S4 VE | 4.4.2 | I9515XXU1ANI3 |
Bulgaria (VVT) (VVT) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Bulgaria (VVT) (VVT) | SM-G355HN | GALAXY Core 2 DUOS | 4.4.2 | G355HNXXU0ANK2 |
Caucasus Countries (CAU) | SM-A500H | 4.4.4 | A500HXXU1ANL1 | |
Chile (CHO) | SM-G110M | GALAXY Pocket 2 | 4.4.2 | G110MUBU0ANL1 |
Chile (Telefonica) (CHT) | GT-S7275B | GALAXY Ace 3 LTE | 4.2.2 | S7275BUBUANJ1 |
China (China Mobile) (CHM) | SM-G5308W | GALAXY | 4.4.4 | G5308WZMU1ANK2 |
China (China Telecom) (CTC) | SCH-W2013 | GALAXY | 4.0.4 | W2013KEAOA1 |
China (China Telecom) (CTC) | SM-A5009 | 4.4.4 | A5009KEU1ANL3 | |
China (China Telecom) (CTC) | SCH-W2013 | GALAXY | 4.0.4 | W2013KEANI1 |
China (Open China) (CHC) | SM-A3000 | 4.4.4 | A3000ZCU1ANL2 | |
Colombia (COO) | SM-N9005 | GALAXY Note 3 LTE | 4.3 | N9005VJUBMI7 |
Colombia (COO) | SM-T211 | GALAXY Tab3 7.0 3G | 4.1.2 | T211UBANE1 |
Colombia (COO) | SM-N9005 | GALAXY Note 3 LTE | 4.4.2 | N9005VJUGNI1 |
Colombia (COO) | SM-T211 | GALAXY Tab3 7.0 3G | 4.4.2 | T211UBUBNK2 |
Colombia (COL) | SM-A500M | 4.4.4 | A500MUBU1ANL1 | |
Colombia (Movistar) (COB) | SM-A500M | 4.4.4 | A500MUBU1ANK2 | |
Croatia (T-Mobile) (CRO) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Croatia (T-Mobile) (CRO) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Croatia (TELE2) (TWO) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Croatia (VIPNET) (VIP) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Cyprus (CYV) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Cyprus (CYV) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Czech Republic (ETL) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Czech Republic (ETL) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Czech Republic (T-Mobile) (TMZ) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Czech Republic (T-Mobile) (TMZ) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Czech Republic (Vodafone) (VDC) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Czech Republic (Vodafone) (VDC) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Egypt (EGY) | SM-R750 | Samsung Gear S | 2.2.1.3 | R750XXU1BNJ7 |
Egypt (EGY) | SM-G530H | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530HXCU1ANL4 |
France (XEF) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
France (XEF) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
France (Bouygues) (BOG) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
France (Orange) (FTM) | SM-T535 | GALAXY Tab4 10.1 4G | 4.4.2 | T535XXU1ANK1 |
France (Orange) (FTM) | SM-T535 | GALAXY Tab4 10.1 4G | 4.4.2 | T535XXU1ANH6 |
France (Orange) (FTM) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Germany (DBT) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Germany (DBT) | GT-I9515 | GALAXY S4 VE | 4.4.2 | I9515XXU1ANI3 |
Germany (DBT) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Germany (Black Edition)(DBT) | GT-I9515 | GALAXY S4 VE | 4.4.2 | I9515XXU1ANK2 |
Germany (O2) (VIA) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Germany (O2) (VIA) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Germany (T-Mobile) (DTM) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Germany (T-Mobile) (DTM) | SM-G901F | GALAXY S5 Plus | 4.4.4 | G901FXXU1ANI5 |
Germany (T-Mobile) (DTM) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Germany (Vodafone) (VD2) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Germany (Vodafone) (VD2) | SM-G900F | GALAXY S5 | 5 | G900FXXU1BNL9 |
Germany (Vodafone) (VD2) | GT-I9515 | GALAXY S4 VE | 4.4.2 | I9515XXU1ANK2 |
Germany (Vodafone) (VD2) | SM-G900F | GALAXY S5 | 4.4.2 | G900FXXU1ANI3 |
Germany (Vodafone) (VD2) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Germany (Vodafone) (Black Edition)(VD2) | GT-I9515 | GALAXY S4 VE | 4.4.2 | I9515XXU1ANK2 |
Greece (EUR) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Greece (EUR) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Greece (Black Edition)(EUR) | GT-I9195 | GALAXY S4 mini LTE | 4.4.2 | I9195XXUCNK4 |
Greece (Cosmote) (COS) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Greece (Cosmote) (COS) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Greece (Vodafone) (VGR) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Greece (Vodafone) (VGR) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Hong Kong (TGY) | SM-G5308W | GALAXY | 4.4.4 | G5308WZHU1ANK2 |
Hong Kong (TGY) | SM-G7105 | GALAXY Grand 2 LTE | 4.3 | G7105ZHUANL3 |
Hong Kong (TGY) | SM-N9100 | GALAXY Note 4 LTE Duos | 4.4.4 | N9100ZHU1ANL1 |
Hungary (XEH) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Hungary (XEH) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Hungary (T-mobile) (TMH) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Hungary (T-mobile) (TMH) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Hungary (Telenor) (PAN) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Hungary (VDH) (VDH) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Hungary (VDH) (VDH) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
India (INU) | SM-G850Y | GALAXY Alpha | 4.4.4 | G850YDOU2ANK2 |
Ireland (Meteor) (MET) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Ireland (Vodafone) (VDI) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Ireland (Vodafone) (VDI) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Israel (ILO) | SM-G530F | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530FXXU1ANL3 |
Italy (ITV) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Italy (ITV) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Italy (H3G) (HUI) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Italy (TIM) (TIM) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Italy (Vodafone) (OMN) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Italy (Vodafone) (OMN) | SM-G900F | GALAXY S5 | 5 | G900FXXU1BNL9 |
Italy (Vodafone) (OMN) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Italy (Vodafone) (OMN) | SM-G900F | GALAXY S5 | 4.4.2 | G900FXXU1ANI3 |
Italy (Wind) (WIN) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Jamaica (JDI) | SM-N910H | GALAXY Note 4 | 4.4.4 | N910HXXU1ANK5 |
Japan (DCM) | SC-03E | GALAXY S II | 4.3 | SC03EOMUBNK2 |
Japan (DCM) | SC-03E | GALAXY S II | 4.3 | SC03EOMUBNL1 |
Libya (BTC) | SM-G530H | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530HXCU1ANL4 |
Luxembourg (LUX) | SM-C105 | GALAXY S4 Zoom LTE | 4.4.2 | C105XXUBNL1 |
Luxembourg (LUX) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Luxembourg (LUX) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Macedonia (CMF) | SM-G313HN | GALAXY Ace 4 LTE | 4.4.2 | G313HNXXU0ANL1 |
Macedonia (VIM) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Macedonia (T-Mobile) (MBM) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Macedonia (T-Mobile) (MBM) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Montenegro (TMT) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Morocco (MWD) (MWD) | SM-A300H | 4.4.4 | A300HXXU1ANL6 | |
Nepal (NPL) | SM-G850Y | GALAXY Alpha | 4.4.4 | G850YDOU2ANK2 |
Netherlands (PHN) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Netherlands (PHN) | SM-G313HN | GALAXY Ace 4 LTE | 4.4.2 | G313HNXXU0ANL1 |
Netherlands (PHN) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Netherlands (Black Edition)(PHN) | GT-I9515 | GALAXY S4 VE | 4.4.2 | I9515XXU1ANK2 |
Netherlands (T-Mobile) (TNL) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Netherlands (T-Mobile) (TNL) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Netherlands (Vodafone) (VDF) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Nigeria (ECT) | SM-G530H | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530HXCU1ANL4 |
Nordic countries (NEE) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Nordic countries (NEE) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Norway (Telenor) (TEN) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Open Austria (ATO) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Open Austria (ATO) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Pakistan (PAK) (PAK) | SM-G530H | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530HXCU1ANL4 |
Pakistan (PAK) (PAK) | SM-R750 | Samsung Gear S | 2.2.1.3 | R750XXU1BNJ7 |
Panama (PBS) | SM-G355M | GALAXY Core 2 DUOS | 4.4.2 | G355MUBU0ANJ4 |
Panama (Cable & Wireless) (PCW) | SM-N910U | GALAXY Note 4 | 4.4.4 | N910UXXU1ANK5 |
Panama (Claro) (CPA) | GT-S6810L | GALAXY Fame | 4.1.2 | S6810LUBANC1 |
Papua New Guinea (PNG) | SM-G360G | 4.4.4 | G360GDVU1ANK1 | |
Papua New Guinea (PNG) | GT-I8190N | GALAXY S III mini | 4.1.2 | I8190NXXANK1 |
Papua New Guinea (PNG) | GT-I8190N | GALAXY S III mini | I8190NXXAMA1 | |
Paraguay (Claro) (CTP) | SM-T531 | GALAXY Tab4 10.1 3G | 4.4.2 | T531UBU1ANH1 |
Poland (XEO) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Poland (XEO) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Poland (XEO) | SM-G800H | GALAXY S5 mini | 4.4.2 | G800HXXU1ANK2 |
Poland (Orange) (IDE) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Poland (Orange) (IDE) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Poland (T-mobile) (TPL) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Poland (T-mobile) (TPL) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Portugal (TPH) (TPH) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Portugal (TPH) (TPH) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Portugal (Vodafone) (TCL) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Portugal (Vodafone) (TCL) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Puerto Rico (PCT) | SM-G7105H | GALAXY Grand 2 LTE | 4.4.2 | G7105HWAUBNK3 |
Puerto Rico (PCT) | SM-T231 | GALAXY Tab4 7.0 3G | 4.4.2 | T231XXU0ANJ4 |
Romania (ROM) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Romania (La Fleur)(ROM) | GT-I9195 | GALAXY S4 mini LTE | 4.2.2 | I9195XXUBML4 |
Romania (Cosmote) (COA) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Romania (Cosmote) (COA) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Romania (Orange) (ORO) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Romania (Orange) (ORO) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Romania (Vodafone) (CNX) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Romania (Vodafone) (CNX) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Saudi Arabia (ACR) | SM-G313HU | GALAXY Ace 4 LTE | 4.4.2 | G313HUXXU0ANH1 |
Saudi Arabia (KSA) | SM-N910C | GALAXY Note 4 | 4.4.4 | N910CXXU1ANK5 |
Saudi Arabia (KSA) | SM-G530H | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530HXCU1ANL4 |
Saudi Arabia (ACR) | SM-G530H | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530HXCU1ANL4 |
Serbia (VIP) (TOP) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Slovakia (ORX) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Slovakia (ORS) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Slovakia (XSK) | SM-R750 | Samsung Gear S | 2.2.1.3 | R750XXU1BNJ7 |
Slovakia (ORX) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Slovenia (SIO) | SM-G313HN | GALAXY Ace 4 LTE | 4.4.2 | G313HNXXU0ANL1 |
Slovenia (SIO) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Slovenia (SIO) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Slovenia (Mobitel) (MOT) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Slovenia (Si.mobil) (SIM) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Slovenia (Si.mobil) (SIM) | SM-G900F | GALAXY S5 | 4.4.2 | G900FXXU1ANG2 |
Slovenia (Si.mobil) (SIM) | SM-G900F | GALAXY S5 | 5 | G900FXXU1BNL9 |
Slovenia (Si.mobil) (SIM) | GT-I8190 | GALAXY S III mini | 4.1.2 | I8190XXANI4 |
Slovenia (Si.mobil) (SIM) | GT-I8190 | GALAXY S III mini | 4.1.2 | I8190XXAMG4 |
South Africa (XFE) | SM-T531 | GALAXY Tab4 10.1 3G | 4.4.2 | T531XXU1ANH6 |
South Africa (XFE) | SM-T531 | GALAXY Tab4 10.1 3G | 4.4.2 | T531XXU1AND9 |
South Africa (XFE) | SM-G530H | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530HXCU1ANL4 |
South Africa (Vodafone) (XFV) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
South East Europe (SEE) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
South East Europe (SEE) | SM-C101 | GALAXY S4 Zoom | 4.4.2 | C101XXUBNL1 |
South East Europe (SEE) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
South East Europe (SEE) | SM-C101 | GALAXY S4 Zoom | 4.2.2 | C101XWUAML1 |
South East Europe (SEE) | SM-G313HN | GALAXY Ace 4 LTE | 4.4.2 | G313HNXXU0ANL1 |
Spain (PHE) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Spain (PHE) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Spain (Movistar) (XEC) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Spain (Vodafone) (ATL) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL5 | |
Sri Lanka (SLK) | SM-G850Y | GALAXY Alpha | 4.4.4 | G850YDOU2ANK2 |
Sweden (Tre) (HTS) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Switzerland (AUT) | SM-C105 | GALAXY S4 Zoom LTE | 4.4.2 | C105XXUBNL1 |
Switzerland (AUT) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Switzerland (AUT) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Switzerland (AUT) | SM-T700 | GALAXY Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi | 4.4.2 | T700XXU1ANL1 |
Switzerland (AUT) | SM-T530 | GALAXY Tab4 10.1 Wi-Fi | 4.4.2 | T530XXU1ANJ2 |
Switzerland (Swisscom) (SWC) | SM-G800F | GALAXY S5 mini | 4.4.2 | G800FXXU1ANL1 |
Switzerland (Swisscom) (SWC) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 | A500FUXXU1ANL6 | |
Switzerland (Swisscom) (SWC) | SM-A300FU | 4.4.4 | A300FUXXU1ANL4 | |
Taiwan (BRI) | SM-G7102 | GALAXY Grand 2 DUOS | 4.3 | G7102ZTUANG2 |
Taiwan (BRI) | SM-G7102 | GALAXY Grand 2 DUOS | 4.3 | G7102ZTUANL1 |
Taiwan (BRI) | GT-N5100 | GALAXY Note 8.0 | 4.1.2 | N5100ZTBMJ2 |
Taiwan (BRI) | GT-N5100 | GALAXY Note 8.0 | 4.4.2 | N5100ZTCNL6 |
Trinidad and Tobago (TTT) | SM-G800M | GALAXY S5 mini | 4.4.2 | G800MUBU1ANL1 |
Tunisia (TUN) | SM-G130H | GALAXY Young 2 DUOS | 4.4.2 | G130HXXU0ANL1 |
Tunisia (TUN) | SM-G530H | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530HXCU1ANL4 |
USA (USC) | SM-N900R4 | GALAXY Note 3 | 4.4.2 | N900R4TYUCNG5 |
Ukraine (Kyivstar) (SEK) | GT-I8580 | GALAXY Core Advance | 4.2.2 | I8580XXUANH2 |
Ukraine (Kyivstar) (SEK) | SM-A500H | 4.4.4 | A500HXXU1ANL1 | |
Ukraine (Kyivstar) (SEK) | GT-I8580 | GALAXY Core Advance | 4.2.2 | I8580XXUANK1 |
United Arab Emirates (XSG) | SM-G530F | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530FXXU1ANI7 |
United Arab Emirates (LYS) | SM-G530H | GALAXY Grand Prime | 4.4.4 | G530HXCU1ANL4 |
United Kingdom (BTU) | SM-A500FU | 4.4.4 |