It has already been a week since Germany had started receiving the Android 9 Pie update for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ handsets, and now the same update is rolling out in a bunch of other countries in Europe as well. As per 9to5Google, the new list of European nations receiving the update for the S8 and S8+ include the Netherlands, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Malta, Belgium and Albania. Incidentally, users in India are also receiving the same, although it is likely the only subcontinental country to get Android 9 Pie for the S8 and S8+.
If you are in Europe and have not yet received the update for some reason yet, expect firmware versions G950FXXU4DSBA (S8) and G955FXXU4DSBA (S8+) to arrive soon on your smartphones, with a massive download size close to 1.6GB.
Saikat Kar
There is the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 on top of the list today, but dig deeper and you are almost sure to find your own device on the list too as it is a varied one that we have today. As always, we would advise you to got through this tutorial before attempting to flash any updates manually.
| Device Name | Model | Region | Version | OS Version | Build Date | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2016 (LTE) | SM-T585 | FTM | T585XXU4CRJ8 | 8.1.0 | 22.10.2018 | Download |
| SM-A600FN | SM-A600FN | VOD | A600FNXXU3ASA3 | 8.0.0 | 16.01.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN) | SM-J510FN | 3IE | J510FNXXU2BRJ4 | 7.1.1 | 31.10.2018 | Download |
| SM-J810Y | SM-J810Y | BRI | J810YDXS1ASA2 | 8.0.0 | 24.01.2019 | Download |
| SM-J701MT | SM-J701MT | PEO | J701MTVJS6BSB4 | 8.1.0 | 13.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy Grand Prime (Dual Sim) | SM-G530H | CHT | G530HXXS2BSA2 | 5.0.2 | 17.01.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy A8 Plus | SM-A730F | CTE | A730FXXU3BSA1 | 8.0.0 | 11.01.2019 | Download |
| SM-J400M | SM-J400M | TMM | J400MUBU2ARL4 | 8.0.0 | 28.12.2018 | Download |
| SM-J415FN | SM-J415FN | MEO | J415FNXXU1ASA4 | 8.1.0 | 22.01.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F) | SM-N960F | EVR | N960FXXS2CSB2 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S8 Plus | SM-G955F | PHN | G955FXXU4DSBA | 9 | 15.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) | SM-G960F | TOP | G960FXXU2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S8 | SM-G950F | NEE | G950FXXU4DSBA | 9 | 15.02.2019 | Download |
| SM-J701MT | SM-J701MT | TPA | J701MTVJS6BSB4 | 8.1.0 | 13.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy A8 | SM-A530F | EVR | A530FXXS4BSA8 | 8.0.0 | 29.01.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2016 (WiFi) | SM-T580 | NEE | T580XXU4CSA1 | 8.1.0 | 24.01.2019 | Download |
| SM-T331 | SM-T331 | KSA | T331XXS1BSA2 | 5.1.1 | 10.01.2019 | Download |
| SM-J810Y | SM-J810Y | XID | J810YDXS1ASA2 | 8.0.0 | 24.01.2019 | Download |
| SM-T713 | SM-T713 | BTU | T713XXU2BSA1 | 7.0 | 23.01.2019 | Download |
| SM-T590 | SM-T590 | XNZ | T590XXU2ARK2 | 8.1.0 | 29.11.2018 | Download |
Now that the most anticipated smartphones from Samsung for the first half of the year is finally here, you have three phones to choose from for the first time in the Galaxy S line-up. While the Galaxy S10e is definitely a good way to get into the latest S series, I really doesn't make much sense to me at least! Now, the real competition is of course, in between the Galaxy S10 and the S10 Plus and your choice should depend on what you prefer more. To help you decide, we have provided a brief comparison of the most significant differences below.
The Punch Holes and Front Cameras
The S10 and the S10 Plus both have punch holes, but the S10 Plus has a much wider hole on the right upper corner to house the two front cameras, while the regular S10 just has one front camera, and thus a much smaller hole. If you prefer form over function, the S10's punch hole does look a lot less distracting. However, the second front camera on the S10 Plus will allow for better death perception during selfie shots.
Display Size
The only difference in the Super AMOLED+ panels with QHD+ resolution and 1200 nits of peak brightness (protected by Gorilla Glass 5) is in screen size as the S10 comes in at 6.1-inch and the S10 Plus at 6.4 inch. Both smartphones are still pocketable, thanks to an almost bezel-less design, so you can go with either, depending on your budget, preference and how much or how less the punch holes bother you.
RAM and Storage Difference
Both devices sport 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage, but there will be an edition of the Galaxy S10 Plus which will sport 12GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage!
Battery Life
This is where the Galaxy S10 Plus wins hands down and instantly becomes a more reliable device than its smaller siblings. The S10 Plus packs in an impressive 4,100mAh battery, while the S10 only has a disappointing 3,400mAh battery. Both support fast charging, but at the same speeds as last year's models do.
Price Difference
The price difference between the two aren't that much really and are in line with expectations and given the S10 Plus's bigger battery, display and the extra front cam, the S10 Plus definitely wins this battle and we would recommend the S10 Plus over the regular S10 to most people.
Galaxy S10: $899 for 128GB/8GB RAM and $999 for 512GB/8GB RAM
Galaxy S10 Plus: $999 for 128GB/8GB RAM, $1,099 for 512GB/8GB RAM and $1,199 for 1TB/12GB RAM.
Everything else about the two devices are identical though, so you can expect the same tri-camera setup at the back of the two devices, the same Exynos 9820/Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC driving everything from the inside and even a dedicated micro-SD card slot this time around! For more details, check out Samsung's official specs page here.
Saikat Kar
The daily firmware updates for today include devices such as the Galaxy Tab S 10.5, Galaxy Note 9 and the Galaxy A5 2017, but the list goes a lot deeper of course. Be sure to go through our tutorial first before trying to update your device.
| Device Name | Model | Region | Version | OS Version | Build Date | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi) | SM-T800 | TCE | T800XXS1CSA1 | 6.0.1 | 22.01.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F) | SM-N960F | TNL | N960FXXS2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F) | SM-N960F | TMH | N960FXXS2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | SM-A520F | XSG | A520FXXS8CSB1 | 8.0.0 | 01.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S7 Edge | SM-G935F | PEO | G935FXXS4ESBA | 8.0.0 | 06.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F) | SM-N960F | TMZ | N960FXXS2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F) | SM-N960F | DNL | N960FXXS2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| SM-J610FN | SM-J610FN | TMZ | J610FNXXU1ASA2 | 8.1.0 | 28.01.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S7 | SM-G930F | TTT | G930FXXS4ESBA | 8.0.0 | 06.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | SM-G965F | XEH | G965FXXU2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | SM-N950F | PAN | N950FXXU5DSB2 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | SM-G965F | XXV | G965FXXU2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F) | SM-G965F | BRI | G965FXXU2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) | SM-G960F | CAM | G960FXXU2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy A8 | SM-A530F | MAT | A530FXXS4BSB1 | 8.0.0 | 05.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) | SM-G960F | THL | G960FXXU2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy A8 | SM-A530F | AFG | A530FXXS4BSB1 | 8.0.0 | 05.02.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) | SM-G960F | BRI | G960FXXU2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
| SM-J610FN | SM-J610FN | XEU | J610FNXXU1ASA2 | 8.1.0 | 28.01.2019 | Download |
| Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) | SM-G960F | XXV | G960FXXU2CSB3 | 9 | 08.02.2019 | Download |
The Galaxy S10 series of smartphones might be the talk of the town at the moment, but in many of our opinions, Samsung made a much more significant announcement earlier today by announcing the much awaited and rumored foldable Galaxy smartphone, aka the Galaxy Fold. It has been in rumors for 5 years straight and now that it is finally, almost here, it is STILL a prototype! Nonetheless, check out the key facts about the Galaxy Fold below, which will supposedly release in April.
· The Cover Display is 4.6-inch with a resolution of 840 x 1960, at 21:9 aspect ratio
· The Fold unravels to a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex display with a resolution of 1536 x 2152 at 4.2:3 aspect ratio
· The multi-geared hinge will last hundreds of thousands of uses
· There is a corner notch to house the two selfie cams on the main screen
· The rear camera setup is a tri-camera module
While it seemed like an uniquely impressive device during the presentation, for what it tends to achieve, there is no denying the fact that the Galaxy Fold is a clunky device that costs almost $2000! Will you be buying one if it comes out in April? Or will you wait till 2020? By which time, Samsung is almost guaranteed to slim down the device with better design and will probably price it a lot cheaper too.
Saikat Kar
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