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Mobile phones are a ubiquitous sight for people to see. We encounter them frequently, and they're used for a wide selection of different tasks. However, how many people actually know how to get the most from their phone?
It's relatively common for people not to understand how to utilise a phone in the best possible way. We presume that they're automatically set up to make our lives as easy as possible, but this isn't always the case. In a lot of cases, you have to really know a trick or two to make sure that your phone is optimised correctly. Sites like Fonehouse have heard many different ideas for how best to try and make the phone the best possible thing it can be, and we're going to be looking at some of them here and now.
Back Up What You Can't Afford To Lose
Music, photos, important business documents. They're all things that we can access without a moment's hesitation, but they're not permanent. If you drop your phone, damage it or expose it to water, you can lose everything. This obviously isn't something that you want to happen, so you need to make sure that you backup anything that you can't afford to lose. It protects all the things that you want to keep in the event of them perhaps not being available to you. Technology is far from perfect after all, and in a world of bugs and faults, there's never been more of a need to stay secure.
Consider A New Browser
A lot of the core apps provided to you by your phone will be pretty useful. However, perhaps it's time to consider something other than Safari for your iPhone. Every browser will offer you a different and possibly better experience. For example, Google Chrome allows users to view tabs that they have open on another device. It's worth taking the time to look around and see what is available to you regarding browsers, and even consider alternatives for other things as well. Perhaps a more specialist reminder application, or a music provider that works for your lifestyle.
Folders Are Your Friend
Trawling through pages of apps can be an absolute chore to try and do. When you're just looking for one application in three or four pages worth, you soon find yourself wishing for an alternative. This is where folders come into play. They're designed to help you sort applications based on their usage and characteristics. They can be and often are your best friends, so it's worth taking the time to stop and look at how you can arrange things.
Use Shortcuts
Shortcuts are designed to help us get to various parts of our phones without having to navigate through hundreds of different menus. A lot of home screens on phones, especially those made by Apple, are designed to make it so that people can get around their phones with ease. Plus, a lot of them can be customised and changed to suit the needs of the people who are using them, so it's perfect for so many different people to use. If you don't use your home screen all that much, you should definitely look into how you can customise it to suit your specific needs and requirements.
Keep It Simple
All things considered, sometimes it's best to keep your phone as simple as possible. The more applications that you have on the phone and the more you try and do at once, the higher the risk of something going wrong. Sometimes the best way to do things is to keep it simple and straightforward. This is achieved by limiting the number of apps you have open, and not pushing the phone too far.
All in all, these are just a few of the different things which you can do to make sure that you are getting the most from your phone. Because we all use our mobiles so often, it is so important that we take the time to make the most of the phones that we have. Despite what we would like to think, our phones aren't actually always set up to make our lives the most convenient that they can be. This requires us to tailor all of the various functions and features of the device to suit our own unique needs and requirements. Only by doing this can we expect to have a phone which is convenient, highly intuitive and attuned to our lives.
Google is currently rolling-out the official Android 5.1 Lollipop update to the HTC One (M8) Google Play Edition (GPE). The update is Available Over-the-air with size of 244MB.
Android 5.1 Lollipop brings various bug fixes, performance improvements, security updates and HD voice support to the One (M8). Other Android 5.1 goodies include the ability control paired Bluetooth devices from Quick Settings. Users can also join Wi-Fi networks in a similar way.
Original HTC One (M8) users is still on Android 5.0.1 Lollipop with Sense 6.0 UI on board, waiting for the 5.0.2 update with Sense 7 UI.
HTC One (M7) Dual-SIM is getting its official Android 5.0 Lollipop update, the update is available in India Over-the-air (OTA). Will start rolling-out to other regions in the next few weeks.
After applying the update, which is around 675MB in size, the device runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, with software version 7.117.720.6.
The roll-out comes just over a week after HTC revealed that the One Mini as well as the One Mini 2 won't be getting the update. It's also worth mentioning that the regular version of the M7 started receiving Lollipop back in March this year.

HTC One Max has started receiving its official Android 5.0 Lollipop update. Weighing in at around 760MB, the over-the-air (OTA) update is currently rolling out in select Asian and European countries, including Taiwan, France, Italy, Poland, and Czech Republic.
For those who aren't in the know, according to a previously leaked schedule, the One Max was expected to start receiving the update back in March this year.

HTC users are eagerly waiting for their Lollipop 5.1.1 Update, especially the HTC One M9 owners who bought the company's latest expensive flagship.
Luckily, HTC's VP Mo Versi shared on Twitter today that the official Android 5.1 Lollipop Update is coming to HTC One M9 starting with Sprint's variant.
HTC One (M9) Sprint Owners! We have received technical approval on Lollipop OS 5.1 which includes camera improvements. OTA to start on 7/1!
— Mo Versi (@moversi) June 29, 2015
The Lollipop 5.1.1 OTA update will bring better RAM management, some improvements to the camera, performance improvements along with various bug fixes and stability improvements to Sense 7.

The HTC One M8 GPE (Google Play Edition) and HTC One M7 GPE (Google Play Edition) Android 5.1 Lollipop updates are currently Rolling-out Over-the-air (OTA), Google has approved the update and HTC GPE users should get a notification on their devices to get the new update which is Sense UI free.
Approval for both M8 & M7 GPE versions have been granted by Google for 5.1 OS. OTA out shortly!
— Mo Versi (@moversi) April 8, 2015
The most important part of this update is the Memory leak bug fix that was reported before on 5.0.2 build, the update also includes the usual bug fixes and performance improvements.
However, there is still no official confirmation if One M8 (GPE) or One M7 (GPE) will get Android M update or not but it's up to Google to decided, Stay tuned!

HTC has started Rolling-out official Android 5.1 Lollipop update to its latest flagship devices, HTC One M9 and HTC One M9+ (unlocked variants). Carrier variants should start getting the same update in the upcoming few weeks.
The Update packs Android build 5.1 (Software version 2.8.617.4) keeping the same Sense 7.0 UI version but with few extra tweaks that includes new UI animations, improved sound controls that allow the user to enable Do Not Disturb mode but still allow alarms through and Camera enhancements.
In this update HTC is giving M9 users the ability to tweak the color temperature of their phone's display. The One M9 Lollipop 5.1 update brings multi-user support that allows Guest access to your device or a second user (using his own Google/HTC account), so that he can install his own apps and access his account using the device without affecting the original owner's data/account.

HTC updated its 2 years old flagship, HTC One (M7), to Android 5.0.1 Lollipop with Sense 6 UI. At the same time Google released the latest Android build version 5.1 Lollipop. Well, If you own an HTC One (M7) we have some Bad News for you buddy.
HTC decided to End the One M7 support, The handset will not be get any more major Android updates from this point forward. Not even Android 5.1 Lollipop or Sense 7 UI.
@kennymaclean Only the GPE version of M7 will receive 5.1. Our target is early April. Thanks.
— Mo Versi (@moversi) March 18, 2015
This information came from Mo Versi, HTC's VP of Product Management, so it's as official as can be. The HTC One did get updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop, so the new UI is in there already. But the many bug fixes and subtle improvements brought about by Android 5.1 won't ever officially be available for this smartphone, unfortunately.

Continuing its promise, HTC is still rolling-out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for its 2013 flagship, HTC One (M7). The Update OTA package has now reached India, Singapore, Malaysia and many other regions, still there is some regions who didn't get the update yet.
The One (M7) gets the Lollipop OTA packaged in a build version 7.21.707.105 measuring 774.82MB for India. The build will have different version number for each region but will be more or less around 800MB.

There have been rumors about the two smartphones getting a reboot in 2016 for a while now and it turns out to be true as most rumors are these days. Confirmation was received after the Galaxy J5 (2016) and J7 (2016) became officially listed on Samsung's Chinese website. Both the original smartphones have received a complete overhaul in internal hardware and even building material as plastic has been discarded in favor of metal.
The mid-range J7 sports a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, powered by a 1.6 GHz octa-core processor that is yet to be revealed. Multitasking should also be a breeze with 3GB of onboard RAM. The in-built 16GB storage might not seem enough for all your apps, pics and data; that is unless you consider the fact that it also has support for external micro-SD cards. The standard 13 and 5-megapixel camera setup for the rear and front cameras remain the same from last year, although we will have to wait and see if they have used better sensors. The NFC enabled device also supports LTE networks and all of this is powered by a 3,300mAh battery.
The J5 (2016) is the trimmed down version of the J7 (2016) which sports a similar but smaller design at 5.2-inches. It is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz and 2GB of RAM. The camera set up, internal memory, LTE and NFC compatibilities all remain the same as the J7 2016 version. Unsurprisingly, the new J5 is also lighter at 159g, when compared to the new J7, which weighs 170g. No details on pricing or when it will be sold outside of China has yet been revealed till date by Samsung.

It is now official; Samsung is going to reveal the Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Edition on this Thursday, July 7. In case you are not aware of how it looks exactly, take a look at the picture above as we are pretty sure this is the final version that we are going to see on Thursday. The differences in between the standard Galaxy S7 Edge and the S7 Edge Olympic Edition are however not in the internal hardware. As you can see, there will be some obvious cosmetic changes to the smartphone's standard design. Additionally, there should also be some Olympic themes and wallpapers inside.
The entire phone sports five different colors to match the five colors of the Olympic Rings. There's blue encircling the camera and the flash at the back, while the earpiece is yellow and the Home button has a yellow encircling around it. The entire body is black, whereas green and red are the chosen colors for the volume rockers and the power button respectively. In order to know about the pricing and the availability of the S7 Edge Olympic Edition, you may have to wait till July 7 though.
Author: Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)

Samsung is going to release a (2015 Edition) of its Original Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 that was released last year. The Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (2015 Edition) will have model number SM-T533 and will pack a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 chipset and running Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
We got the full Specs list of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (2015 Edition) SM-T533 that was was spotted on the Bluetooth database and judging by the model number, the new Tab 4 10.1 should also be running on the Snapdragon 410 chipset.
There is only one more member from the Tab 4 lineup the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, which we bet would be getting a 64-bit upgrade as well.
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (2015) Specs

I don't know about you but I have always wanted an app that would tell me my blood group and save me the trip to the clinic each time I needed to get some blood tests done. It looks like that is not going to be a problem in the future as Google's acquisition of Senosis Health might allow smartphones to do just that.
The start-up from Seattle has developed a technology which can use a smartphone's camera, flash, accelerometer and microphone to measure hemoglobin in blood. The data collected with the help of this technology can then be used to detect early symptoms of certain types of tumors and cancers, lung diseases, kidney issues and most forms of undetected malnutrition. The application of this technology can change the face of telemedicine forever, especially in remote areas of the world and for patients who can't move about easily.
Although it will probably be a while before the kinks are ironed out and the technology is useable on a large scale, Senosis Health might just have handed Google a very potent tool to make medical science more easily accesible to the US and eventually the world.
Via: Android Authority
Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)

Motorola is rolling out the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for the 1st and 2nd Generation Moto G in India.
As usual, the update is rolling out in phases, so not everyone will get it at the same time but your phone should show you a notification as soon as the update is available for download. Alternatively, you can check if the update OTA package is available by going to Settings > About phone > System updates.


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Verizon's Google Nexus 6 has just got its official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update, the update is currently available Over-the-air to all Nexus 6 users in the USA, What's New ? Lots of bug fixes and performance improvements along with a new Guest Mode.
To get up and running, navigate through Settings -> About Phone -> System Updates, and you'll then be able to download and install Android 5.1.1 OTA on your Nexus 6.

LG's latest flagship, LG G3, has already got its initial Lollipop 5.0 OTA Update last month (Dec,2014) all across Europe. however, that didn't stop LG from updating its flagship device again.
European LG G3 is receiving a New additional smaller firmware upgrade to fix some issues on its Lollipop ROM, the update is still carrying Android build 5.0 but with a lot of bug fixes. The update comes in at around 90 MB. After applying it, it will be running software version V20h, whereas the initial Lollipop update took that to V20e.
This small update is rolling-out in Italy, other European countries will follow. We are still waiting for the LG G2 Lollipop update that hasn't been released yet.

Middle-East is a large market for LG products, that's why the Korean company is now Rolling-out the LG G3 Android 5.0 Lollipop update to all it's Arabic users in the Middle-East Over-the-air.
The New Update brings a new Lock Screen notification system, new Recent Apps menu, battery life enhancements via Project Volta and pull-down Quick Settings. If you live on any country in the Middle-East region and own an LG G3, try and check your phone for update now.

LG G Flex2 is currently getting the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update, which is considered to be the latest Android build. The update is now available in Korea Over-the-air.
The build, carrying internal designation F510S15b, is dated May,12th, but is only now making its way to the device. As well as bringing the OS up to date, the new firmware is said to fix certain bugs, improving performance along the way.

The U.S. carrier Sprint is rolling-out Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update to the LG G Flex 2, the Korean company is known for its fast updates. The new firmware for the smartphone sports the version number LS996ZV6 and is the latest Android Lollipop iteration Google has to offer. Google had recently finished updating its own lineup of Nexus devices to Android 5.1.1.
As its release number suggests, Android 5.1.1 offers bug fixes and minor improvements over Android 5.1. Factory reset protection is also included in the update.

Motorola is rolling-out the latest official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop to the first generation Moto X.
The update has been sent out OTA to U.S. and Brazilian retail units, and for Rogers customers in Canada totin' the model. Since the update takes the device from Android 4.4.4 to Android 5.1, it includes Lock Screen notifications, Material Design, the new Recent Apps page, the Quick Settings flashlight, enhancements to Quick Settings, the ability to open multiple user accounts, screen pinning, Battery Saving Mode, 64-bit ART compiler that opens apps faster, and the Smart Lock that allows a trusted device to unlock your handset.
"I am pleased to announce that we have started full deployment of the 5.1 Android Lollipop upgrade for Moto X (1st Gen) for US Retail, Brazil Retail and Rogers in Canada." - David Schuster, Software Product Manager, Motorola

Official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update is Rolling-out to Samsung Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295. The update package is currently available Over-The-air (OTA) in Finland and other Nordic countries.
The Lollipop 5.0.1 update packs many new features along with an update TouchWiz UI and a lot of performance enhancements. The user who sent us this screenshot above reported that the update is running very smooth on his device. Other Galaxy S4 variants are still waiting for the update.
Galaxy S4 Active Firmware Details :
Model: GT-I9295
Country: Finland
Version: Android 5.0.1
Changelist: 4101211
Build date: 16.02.2015
Product Code: NEE
PDA: I9295XXUDOB4
CSC: I9295NEEDOB4
MODEM: I9295XXUDOB4
PAGE: samsung.youmobile.org
Thank you Lahiru HLG for the screenshot!

After putting the Lollipop update on Hold due to various bugs, Today, Samsung has started rolling-out the long-awaited official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for All unlocked Galaxy S4 (GT-I9506) in France, Czech Republic and Greece.
The Good News is, this update packs all the Bug Fixes that was reported by the users on the old update (battery drain, freezes, random reboot, system services force close, alarm and silent bugs... etc). It also brings an improved drop-down notification window, lock screen notifications, card-like task manager with all apps appearing in the same place, battery stats that show battery time left, Material Design touch, stability improvements and performance enhancements.
The Update is currently Available Over-the-air (OTA) and weights 729.59MB, carries version number 7.18.531.2 and Android Build 5.0.1 Lollipop.
Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9506) Firmware Information:
- Model GT-I9506
- Model name GALAXY S4 LTE-A
- Country Greece (Black Edition)
- Version Android 5.0.1
- Changelist 4260938
- Build date Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:41:47 +0000
- Product code EUR
- PDA I9506XXUDOB5
- CSC I9506YURDOB1
Samsung promised to fix all the Bugs that was on its Lollipop update, and they did it very fast too. Other Regions will get the same update starting this month. As for the Galaxy S5 users, they will receive similar update with all the bug fixes they expected.

AT&T has just updated its Galaxy S4 users to the latest Official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop Update. If you own a Galaxy S4 purchased from AT&T, you should be notified about the update within the next few days. If you're impatient, you can manually check by going to Settings > More > About device > Software update.
The update size is about 950MB to download and can only be downloaded via a Wi-Fi network, you will get Android Build 5.0.1 with firmware build number LRX22C.1337UCUGOC3.
Aside from everything that Lollipop brings with it, you will also get Samsung's refreshed TouchWiz UI with punchier colors and whatnot. In this software release, AT&T has removed the Code Scanner, Browser Bar, and Softcard apps so you'll have less bloat.

AT&T is now Rolling-out its Samsung Galaxy S5 official Android 5.0 Lollipop update. The update is now Available Over-the-air (OTA) and it's around 1.4 GB to download via Wi-Fi. We would like to remind you that its a Staged Roll-out, if you didn't get the update notification now, you'll probably get it in the next few days.
To manually check for update on your device, go to "Settings > System > About device > Software update".
After applying the update you'll be running Android 5.0 Lollipop, build LRX21T.G900AUCU3BOC4. According to AT&T's notes for this release, nothing carrier-specific has been added. Every new thing you'll see after updating is part of Samsung's interpretation of Android Lollipop.
AT&T Galaxy S5 Lollipop Update Change-log:
• Android 5.0 Lollipop Highlights
• Songs, photos, apps, and even recent searches from one Android device can be immediately enjoyed across all of your Android devices.
• New User Interface look and feel, more fluid motions
• Priority mode to only allow certain notifications to get through
• Battery saving features and remaining time left to charge or deplete indicators
• Smart Lock to secure phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like a wearable or car
• Most frequently used settings available with just two swipes down from the top screen
• Details at: http://www.android.com/versions/lollipop-5-0/

Samsung has started rolling-out Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update to its current flagship devices Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Both S6 variants got their first official Firmware update Over-the-air (OTA) in many regions.
The new Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update is about in 250.53 MB size heavy and mostly brings improvements for better performance. The curved touchscreen will become more responsive with this update.
Also, the Photo Editor gets a few new features for image editing on the go and also more accessories will be compatible with the phone. Besides that, several built-in apps get interface tweaks along with with various bug fixes and performance enhancements. You can download all the S6 & S6 Edge firmwares from YouFirmware section below.
- Model Name: Galaxy S6 Edge
- Model: SM-G925F
- Country: United Kingdom (BTU)
- Version: G925FXXU1AOCV
- OS: Lollipop
- OS Version: 5.0.2
- Build Date: March 28, 2015
- Changelist: 4497415
- PDA: G925FXXU1AOCV
- CSC: G925FBTU1AOCN
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Firmware Details:
- Model Name: Galaxy S6
- Model: SM-G920F
- Country: United Kingdom (BTU)
- Version: G920FXXU1AOCV
- OS: Lollipop
- OS Version: 5.0.2
- Build Date: March 28, 2015
- Changelist: 4497415
- PDA: G920FXXU1AOCV
- CSC: G920FBTU1AOCN
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The Canadian Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (LTE) is getting its official Android 5.0.2 Lollipop in the Virgin Network. The Update is about 1 GB in size available Over-the-air (OTA) and via KIES. Other Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE variants has already got the same update few days ago.
The firmware update brings latest Android build 5.0.2 and build number [T805WVLU1BOD6] with a build date [April 28, 2015] which indicates a very fresh build. The Update also brings lots of performance enhancements, security fixes, bug fixes, Better LTE connectivity, New screen-lock, New notifications bar, updated TouchWiz UX with Material Design optimized for tablets.
Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (LTE) Lollipop Firmware Details:
- Model Name: Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE (Canada)
- Model: SM-T805W (LTE)
- Country: Canada (Virgin)
- Firmware Version: T805WVLU1BOD6
- OS: Android Lollipop
- OS Version: 5.0.2
- Build Date: April 28, 2015
- Changelist: 4794565
- PDA: T805WVLU1BOD6
- CSC: T805WOYA1BOD6
DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE
Use Our Odin 3 Tutorial to see how to manually flash this firmware to your Samsung device. Also make sure that you Follow all the latest Samsung Lollipop updates on Our Official Samsung Updates Page which is daily updated.

After updating the Galaxy A7 to Lollipop. Today, Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500FU) Official Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update is Rolling-out. The Update is Available Over-the-air and via KIES in South East Europe, and will reach more regions during June. Galaxy A3 has already got the same Lollipop update earlier this month.
The Galaxy A5 Lollipop update OTA package is about 1 GB in size and packs Android build 5.0.2 Lollipop, Updated TouchWiz UI with Material Design, Improved battery live, New lockscreen, New Notification panel, Updated system Apps, Better Network connection along with various bug fixes, performance enhancements and stability improvements. You can Download the Official Galaxy A5 Lollipop Firmware from the YouFirmware section below.
Galaxy A5 Lollipop 5.0.2 Firmware Details:
- Model Name: Galaxy A5
- Model: SM-A500 FU
- Country: South East Europe (SEE)
- Firmware Version: A500FUXXU1BOE6
- OS: Android Lollipop
- OS Version: 5.0.2
- Build Date: May 21, 2015
- Changelist: 4944491
- PDA: A500FUXXU1BOE6
- CSC: A500FUOXX1BOE3
DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE
Don't forget to use our ODIN3 Tutorial to learn how to manually flash the Firmware above into your Samsung device safely and easily.

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update is rolling-out. The Update is Now available Over-the-air (OTA) and via KIES in some Europe regions.
The Update OTA package size is about 700MB and brings many Improvements to the flagship devices with a fresh build date of June,20th which means the update is still very fresh. The same update should start rolling-out to unlocked variants in other regions in next few weeks. Here's what's New with the update...
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Android 5.1.1 Update Change-log:
- Latest Google's Lollipop Build 5.1.1
- Minor User Interface improvements
- Camera RAW format support
- Security fixes
- Performance and Stability Enhancements
- Bug fixes
You can flash the S6 edge Lollipop 5.1.1 Official firmwares from the YouFirmware links below if you are not a fan of waiting.
Galaxy S6 edge Lollipop 5.1.1 Firmware Details:
- Model Name: Galaxy S6 Edge
- Model: SM-G925F
- Country: Europe (XEU)
- Firmware Version: G925FXXU2BOFJ
- OS: Android Lollipop
- OS Version: 5.1.1
- Build Date: June 20, 2015
- Changelist: 5012324
- PDA: G925FXXU2BOFJ
- CSC: G925FOXA2BOFJ
DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE
Use our Odin3 Tutorial to safely flash the firmware above to your Samsung device.

Samsung has officially Canceled Galaxy S4 mini Android 5.0 Lollipop update due to performance issues that will affect the user experience. Today, Samsung UK announced via its official Twitter account that the Galaxy Ace 4 won't get the Official Android 5.0 Lollipop.
So far, there is no official explanation for Canceling the Ace 4 Lollipop update, we assume that it's for the same reason as S4 mini, poor performance while running TouchWiz UI on Lollipop. This is the 2nd low-end device that doesn't get Lollipop update.
@reubenupstone I'm afraid the Galaxy Ace 4 will not be getting the Lollipop update Reuben.
— Samsung UK (@SamsungUK) June 25, 2015
@ab3c10376435494 We can confirm the Ace 4 won't be getting Lollipop. For the E5, where did you purchase this device from?
— Samsung Mobile UK (@SamsungMobileUK) June 26, 2015
UPDATE [June,27th]
Samsung UK branch has confirmed to us that the Update for the Galaxy Ace 4 has been "Canceled", the device's firmware update didn't pass the Testing stage.
The Korean Giant always cares for its User's Experience and this update would've affected this experience. This is a Bad News for all Ace 4 owners around the world and we are very sorry for that.

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update is rolling-out. The update is Now available Over-the-air (OTA) and via KIES in UK and other European regions.
The Update OTA package size is about 600MB and brings many Improvements to the flagship devices with a fresh build date of June,20th which means the update is still very fresh. The same update should start rolling-out to unlocked variants in other regions in next few weeks. Here's what's New with the update...
Samsung Galaxy S6 Lollipop Update Change-log:
- Latest Google's Lollipop Build 5.1.1
- Minor User Interface improvements
- Camera RAW format support
- Security fixes
- Performance and Stability Enhancements
- Bug fixes
You can flash the S6 Lollipop 5.1.1 Official firmwares from the YouFirmware links below if you are not a fan of waiting.
Galaxy S6 Lollipop 5.1.1 Firmware Details:
- Model Name: Galaxy S6
- Model: SM-G920F
- Country: United Kingdom (H3G)
- Firmware Version: G920FXXU2BOFJ
- OS: Android Lollipop
- OS Version: 5.1.1
- Build Date: June 20, 2015
- Changelist: 5012324
- PDA: G920FXXU2BOFJ
- CSC: G920FH3G2BOF1
DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE
Use our Odin3 Tutorial to safely flash the firmware above to your Samsung device.

Earlier in May, Samsung Danmark confirmed that Galaxy Note 2 will get Android 5.0 Lollipop update later this year with no confirmed date. However, Samsung said that the phablet's update will NOT be available to all Regions.
Now, some Un-confirmed reports from Samsung UK hints that Galaxy Note 2 and Note 2 4G won't be getting its official Android 5.0 Lollipop update in the UK. SamsungUK's official twitter account mentioned that "Note 2 will not be receiving the Lollipop update in the UK" which confirms the reports we got, there is still no clear reason why the update is not going to be released.
@WesoLabeshnai We don't like to give out bad news Rohan but the Note 2 and the Galaxy S3 won't be receiving the Lollipop update.
— Samsung Mobile UK (@SamsungMobileUK) July 4, 2015
Last Month, Samsung Gulf confirmed that it won't be releasing the Lollipop update to the Galaxy Note 2 as well.
It's a surprise that Samsung announced it's going to update this 3 years old device to Lollipop. Worth mentioning, the Galaxy Note 2 was launched with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, Exynos 4412 CPU and 2 GB Ram. These reports are still unconfirmed, so there is still hope that Note 2 users may taste Lollipop after all, so Stay tuned for more info!

We reported before that the Galaxy Grand Prime update status is "Delayed" due to development issues and has been like that for more than 3 months. Now, the status has changed... Samsung has started releasing the first official Original Galaxy Grand Prime Android 5.0.2 Lollipop firmwares a couple of days ago. Currently the (SM-G530H) and (SM-G530FZ) variants are updated while the (SM-G530F), (SM-G530BT) and (SM-G530M) variants are expected to get the same update by early next month September.
However, those releases are only test releases which means that newer firmwares builds are coming in the next few days for those models. The final versions that will be rolling-out globally to all regions and variants should be here by the end of september. The Lollipop 5.0.2 bring an improved TouchWiz UI with Material Design, new notification panel, new lockscreen and lots of other features along with various bug fixes and performance improvements.
Sadly, the Original Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime will not be getting the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update which will stay Exclusive ONLY to the Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition (SM-G531) which packs an improved hardware specifications.
We will keep you updated with all the latest Grand Prime updates, Stay Tuned!


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Users of the Galaxy A5 (2016) in Netherlands were not fortunate enough to receive the Nougat update like most of Europe did months ago and just when things were starting to look particularly embarrassing for Samsung Netherlands, they have started to roll out the elusive update. Late as it may be, if you are in Netherlands and you own the neglected smartphone, this is good news for you. So start checking for the OTA package on your smartphone now.
The update is only valid for unlocked versions of the phone so if your Galaxy A5 (2016) is carrier locked, we are sorry to say that unfortunately this news doesn't concern you. The build number on the firmware is A510FXXU4CQE9 and strangely enough, it only contains the May security patch instead of the expected June SMR. Apart from upgrading your Android OS, the update will also change the overlying UI in certain areas such as the notification shade and the app icons. If you see any other changes worth mentioning, do let us know in the comments.
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Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)

Any handset released in 2017 is expected to at least run on Android Nougat v7.0 and above, but that wasn't the case with Samsung's Galaxy A branded smartphones of 2017. Instead, when they came out, they were running on Android Marshmallow 6.0.1; a version of Android that while isn't old enough yet to be called backdated, is still over two years old at this point of time. The good news is that although late, the Galaxy A5 (2017) and the Galaxy A7 (2017) will both be getting their respective versions of the Android Nougat firmware officially from Samsung soon.
Both the Galaxy A5 (2017) and the Galaxy A7 (2017) has been spotted running on Nougat 7.0, merely hours earlier at the Wi-Fi Alliance website for certification purposes. This is a clear indication that the updates are just about to be rolled out to the Galaxy A smartphones for 2017. If you own one, keep that Wi-Fi fired up!
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Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)

The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has already received the update and the premium Galaxy Tab S2 had received it even earlier. Unfortunately, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has been left unattended for a while now. The good news is that it's probably going to change very soon as Samsung will likely be dishing out Nougat to the Tab A 9.7 (SM-T550) in the coming weeks. We don't have any official confirmation regarding this but then again, when do we ever?
As is often the case with these reports, this one comes to us thanks to a leak on Wi-Fi Alliance, where the tablet was seen running on Nougat for Wi-Fi certification purposes. Any phone that is seen on the site running on a new firmware version, usually gets the firmware within the next few weeks. SamMobile is of the opinion that it should take anything between four to five weeks to be more precise, until the OTA package starts rolling out in Europe.
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Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)

Android 7.0 Nougat is being rolled out to Indian users of the Galaxy J7 Prime and it brings a new user interface, improved notification settings, improved quick settings, improved multi-window functionalities and Dual Messenger with it. As is the case with all major Android OS version upgrades, this is no small file so make sure your J7 Prime is hooked on to your Wi-Fi before starting the massive 1143.09MB download. Note that the firmware version on the big update should be G610FDDU1BQH9.
If you are in India and you still don't see the update for your smartphone, just wait for day or two and it should show up automatically. Alternatively, you can check from Settings > About device > Download updates manually as always. Given that the Galaxy J7 Prime is a newer smartphone, it is a bit surprising that the Galaxy J7 (2016) was given the preference for the same update.
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Via: SamMobile
Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)

Take it as you may, but Samsung does not believe in giving preference to its more expensive or flagship devices while rolling out monthly security updates. While the last month of the year is well on its way, Samsung has so far only rolled out the month's security patches to the Galaxy A5 (2016) and now, the Galaxy C7.
The update is rolling out in China at the moment according to reports and SamMobile speculates that this would likely mean that the flagship handsets like S8, S8+ and the Note 8 will have to wait till next year, aka mid-January to receive this same update.
Aside from fixing multiple problems plaguing all Android devices, the OTA patch will also take care of ten vulnerabilities unique to Samsung devices only. We would say that the update will make its way to other nations as well, but that is not quite going to be the case, given the fact that the Galaxy C7 was only launched in China.
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Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)

The December patch had been making rounds on a lot of Samsung handsets recently and the latest names are that of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. In the US, only Verizon has managed to roll the update out yet, but more carriers should soon follow, so if you own any of the two devices on Sprint or T-Mobile, you are up next!
Outside America, Germany is so far the only known country to get the December update for the unlocked version from Samsung. However, given the nature of these updates, I wouldn't be surprised if it has already started making rounds in a few other European countries as well. Do let us know in the comments if we are missing anything.
The version released for the carrier-locked S7 by Verizon in US has the build version G930VVRU4BQK4, while the S7 Edge has received G935VVRU4BQK4, if you are wondering. On the other hand, the unlocked variant of the S7 in Germany has been updated with firmware version G930FXXS1DQL1 and the S7 Edge with G935FXXS1DQL1.
Head over to our firmware section to find all the latest available updates for your Samsung smartphones and tablets.
Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)

Whether you have the S8 or the S8 Plus, you should be seeing a prompt to update your device to the latest firmware anytime now. In both South Korea and on major US carriers, the December security update is being rolled out via OTA. As of now, T-Mobile was the first but others like Verizon and Sprint should soon follow.
In case you have the Galaxy S8, firmware version on your device should change to G950USQS2BQL1 post the update. If you have the Galaxy S8+ however, then firmware version G955USQS2BQL1 should be heading your way. Both of these are of course for the US versions. Just in case you are looking for the Korean firmware versions, they are G950NKSU1AQL3 and G955NKSU1AQL3 for the S8 and S8+ respectively. If you can see any updates making their way onto any of the two handsets in some other region, let us know about it in the comments.
Head over to our firmware section to find all the latest available updates for your Samsung smartphones and tablets.
Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)

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