Samsung has just started Rolling-out the official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A (SM-G906S). The Original Galaxy S5 has already got the same update earlier last month.
The update is Now Available Over-the-air (OTA) to all carriers and regions. It brings lots of improvements and bug fixes and long with some new features, including a New TouchWiz UI with Material Design UI.
Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A Firmware Details:
- Model: SM-G906S- Model name: GALAXY S5 LTE-A
- Country: Korea (SK Telecom)
- Version: Android 5.0.1
- Changelist: 4192068
- Build date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:49:32 +0000
- Product code: SKC
- PDA: G906SKSU1BOB8
- CSC: G906SSKC1BOB8
- Page: samsung.youmobile.org
After the Original Galaxy S5 got it's official Lollipop update, Samsung is currently rolling-out the official Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the Galaxy S5 Active variant. The update package is now available Over-the-air (OTA) and via Samsung KIES too.
The first rollout for this update is happening in Europe's Nordic region. People who purchased Galaxy S5 Active units from the countries making that up can expect to see an update notification pop up soon. The file size for the download will be around 1.4GB, keep that in mind if you wish to get it via your carrier's network.
After successfully installing the new software, you'll be running Android 5.0, build G870FXXU1BOB4. If you haven't received the update notification yet, you can manually check by using the option in Settings > About phone > Software update.
After a long wait time, The official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware files for the International Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 have been leaked online, and they are available for download. The update packs some UI changes, bug fixes and some performance improvements along with the Android build 5.0.1 to the 2-year old smartphone.
The Official Over-the-air package update for I9505 will start Rolling-out later this month (March).
To Install the Official firmware on your Galaxy S4 LTE I9505, just download the firmware from the links provided on this XDA thread HERE. After you finish downloading the firmware files, follow the Instructions Here on how to use Odin 3 to flash the firmware safely to your Galaxy S4 I9505.
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!
Samsung promised to update the Galaxy S5 mini (SM-G800) to Android 5.0 lollipop just like the Original Galaxy S5. Today, Samsung France official twitter account replied to a user tweet asking about release date of the S5 mini Lollipop update, Samsung FR confirmed that that S5 mini will get update during Q2,2015 (starting on April).
@CyrilTroin Pour le #GalaxyS5mini, la mise à jour sera disponible au deuxième trimestre 2015 !
— Samsung FR (@SamsungFR) February 25, 2015
Currently, Samsung is very busy updating the original variant of the Galaxy S5 along with the S5 Duos version too. The Update will brings the latest TouxhWiz UI with Material Design, new lock-screen, removing bloatware apps and improving the performance of the device.
The Official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S4 LTE-A I9506 got a limited release in Europe (Germany, Slovakia and the Czech Republic) a few days ago. Now, the update has expanded to Scandinavia Sweden, Norway, Finland and Austria too.
Also, The Galaxy S4 I9505 update will begin its roll-out starting next month (March).
All these countries are receiving the same update to Android Build 5.0.1, You can check for an OTA update from the About screen in the settings menu. Bear in mind it's a large update (over 1.0GB) so best to be on Wi-Fi when you download it.
We reported before that Samsung Galaxy Tab S line-up will receive it's official Lollipop update by End of April. Today, a photo of a Galaxy Tab S 10.5 running Lollipop has been leaked.
Latest reports confirms the info we got that Samsung's Galaxy Tab S 10.5 will get Official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update in April, followed by the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 too. Both original and LTE variants will get the update.
Samsung has eased on the TouchWiz UI with the Lollipop update for its premium Galaxy smartphones. Now it would be interesting to see if any changes are made in the Magazine UX with Lollipop update for the powerful Tab S series tablets.
Stay Updated and check the Official Samsung Lollipop update Status Page.
After Sprint and Verizon updated, T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S5 is now receiving the Official Android 5.0 Lollipop Update.
The update is available over-the-air, and as you can see the download necessary to perform it is over 900MB, so it might take a while to finish. As always in these cases, your phone will notify you once the new software is ready to be downloaded and installed.
If that hasn't happened yet, you can always force it to manually check using the Settings menu, though whether this will actually successfully bring you the update isn't clear. Alternatively, you can use Samsung's Kies desktop software to get your Galaxy S5 its first taste of Lollipop. After applying the update, you should be on Android 5.0, build number G900TUVU1DOB1.
Today, Samsung is rolling-out the Official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for the Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915G). The Note 4 was already updates a few days ago. The update brings updated TouchWiz UI with bloatware removed, many performance improvements and bug fixes added.
The Galaxy Note Edge Lollipop 5.0.1 update is currently Available Over-the-air (OTA) starting with Australia, other regions will get the same update in the period between (Feb - March) according to the Lollipop updates ETA list.
Note Edge Firmware details (Australia) :
- Model: SM-N915G
- Model name: GALAXY Note Edge
- Country: Australia
- Version: Android 5.0.1
- Changelist: 4144270
- Build: date Fri, 13 Feb 2015 23:58:14 +0000
- Product code: XSA
- PDA: N915GXXU1BOB7
- CSC: N915GXSA1BOB7
- MODEM: N915GXXU1BOB7
- Page: samsung.youmobile.org
Stay updated, and follow our Samsung Updates status page Here.
Looks like today is the "Lollipop Day" for Samsung. The Korean company has started Rolling-out the Official Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Galaxy Note 3 LTE (N9005) variant.
The Original Note 3 N900 has already got the same update a while back. Lollipop build 5.0 packs a lot of UI changes along with performance improvements to the Note 3.
The Galaxy Note 3 LTE update has been spotted in a number of countries in Europe and will make it's way across the rest of the region and Asia in the upcoming few weeks. The Official Firmwares Updates is Now Available and can be Downloaded from the link below.
Galaxy Note 3 LTE Lollipop Firmwares
The Original Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F - SM-G900H) has already got its Lollipop treatment, Today, Samsung has started Rolling-out the Official Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the Dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD). The Update packs all the Material Design goodies along with a lot of performance improvements (including removing bloatware apps).
The update is currently Available Over-the-air (OTA) in Russia and Malaysia so far, the rest of the regions will get the same update in a period between (Feb - March). Stay tuned and keep checking our Official Samsung Updates Page HERE.
Lollipop Firmware details (Russia):
- Model: SM-G900FD
- Model name: Galaxy S5
- Country: Russia
- Version: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Changelist: 3643223
- Build date: 19 December
- Product Code: SER
- PDA: G900FDXXU1BNL9
- CSC: G900FDOXE1BNL9
- MODEM: G900FDXXU1BNL9
Lollipop Firmware details (Malaysia):
- Model: SM-G900FD
- Model name: Galaxy S5
- Country: Malaysia
- Version: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Changelist: 3635349
- Build date: 19 December
- Product Code: XME
- PDA: G900FDXU1BNL3
- CSC: G900FOLB1BNL3
- MODEM: G900FDXU1BNL1
Samsung's latest phablet flagship, Galaxy Note 4, is finally getting its official Lollipop update. The version to go first is the SM-N910F, which is the European Snapdragon version of the handset. The update saw some delay due to issues with Gear VR support.
However Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for the Exynos-powered variant of the phablet is already well under way and is available in its native South Korean market and also as a soak test in Poland. This is the first time we are seeing an official Lollipop ROM for the Snapdragon-powered Note 4, which is the most widely-spread one.
Samsung is currently rolling-out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the Galaxy Note 4 and Note 3. Today, we got even more good news for their older brother, Samsung Poland has officially confirmed that the Galaxy Note 2 will get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update via a tweet from their official account.
Samsung Poland that their official exec. confirmed this info, but currently there is no info about the release date of the Galaxy Note 2 Lollipop update yet. Hopefully, it will start rolling-out as soon as next month (March), and will pack the same features as the Note 3 update.
@immichal Yes, our spokesman confirmed today at #GZR, that the Galaxy Note 2 will receive the update. But we have no further information.
— Samsung Polska (@SamsungPolska) February 11, 2015
Stay tuned and keep watching our official Updates page Here for latest news.
GREAT News for all Galaxy Note 4 owners. Today, Samsung has started Rolling-out the official Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C) Android 5.0.1 Lollipop Update Over-the-air (OTA) and on KIES.
The Update has started rolling-out in "Poland" first. The update is about 750MB in size and includes a Material Design touch to the TouchWiz UI, faster performance, lockscreen notifications, improved battery life, and a few other goodies that make the Galaxy Note 4 feel as good as new.
This Note 4 update will be rolling-out to other regions starting in the next few days, the update was delayed before due Gear VR issues with Lollipop but it looks the issues are all resolved and the updates has started.
Samsung's latest AMOLED tablets line-up, Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Galaxy Tab S 10.5 are getting updated very soon. Both slates launched with KitKat 4.4 out-of-the-box, currently Samsung is working on updating these two tablets to Android 5.0.1 Lollipop.
Samsung has already many of its device to Lollipop, the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and 10.5 will be the first two tablets to get updated officially to Android 5.0.1 Lollipop. The update is currently under testing, it will bring an updated Material Design version of TouchWiz UI for tablets along with many new features and notification bar.
Samsung will release the Galaxy Tab S line-up Lollipop update by the End of April,2015. Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Tab S 10.5 variants will get it earlier followed by the Tab 4 7.0 variant. Stay updated and check this Lollipop Update Status Page.
Samsung has started Rolling-out the Official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for the Galaxy S4 LTE-A (I9506). Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Germany already got the update, the rest of the regions will get the same update very soon.
The update carries firmware build I9506XXUDOA6 based on Android version 5.0.1 and the OTA package is Available. You can also update via KIES for PC. Check the Samsung Regions update status pages HERE to see if the update is available for your country/carrier. Also, See the Galaxy S4 Lollipop update hands-on video below.
After updating the Snapdragon 801-powered Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) to Android 5.0 Lollipop, Samsung has just started Rolling-out the official Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA update to the Exynos-powered Galaxy S5 Octa-core (SM-900H).
The first market to get this Lollipop update is "Kazakhstan", but we expect more countries to get the new firmware very soon. Galaxy S5 (SM-900H) Lollipop update brings the same features as the original Galaxy S5 which includes Material Design, New lockscreen and a lot of performance improvements and bug fixes. you can check the update Hands-on video here.
To see if your region/carrier got the Lollipop update, Check this Samsung Update Status Page that gather all official OTA updates in one place.
Today, Verizon has just started rolling-out Android 5.0.1 Lollipop Update to the Samsung Galaxy S5, this makes Verizon the first US carrier to push the Lollipop update S5. Many regions in the world has already got the update.
The update is rolling out now over-the-air to all Galaxy S5 units sold by Verizon. If your phone hasn't notified you about it yet, then it should do so within the next few hours or days. If you're running low on patience, you can manually check for the update from the Settings menu.
It looks like you'll first get a smaller update which will prepare your handset for the bigger one, which should follow immediately after the first one is installed. The Lollipop build is LRX21T G900VVRU1BNLC.
Keep your eyes on this regions update status page to follow the Galaxy S5 updates.
Surprise! Samsung is Now Rolling-out the Official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop Update for the Galaxy S4 starting with Russia. This long-waited update finally brings Lollipop to the 2 years old flagship device, the rest of the regions will follow in the upcoming weeks with the same update.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Lollipop 5.0.1 Update brings many new features, major performance enhancements by removing all the bloat-ware apps (e.g. Play Movies, Play Books... etc) from all S4 devices to optimize the memory (RAM) usage. The Update also brings lockscreen and heads-up notifications, and a redesigned interface. The OTA Package of this update is quite big, about 1 GB in size.
To check if the Update is Available to your Country/Carrier, Keep checking this Page HERE. Also check the Update hands-on video below.
We already saw the Hands-on video of the Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy Note 4 Lollipop 5.0.1 update. However, Samsung didn't release the update yet on any region, even the old Galaxy Note 3 got its official Lollipop update in some regions...
Where's the Galaxy Note 4 Lollipop Update ?
Well, it turns out that Samsung delayed the Galaxy Note 4 Lollipop 5.0.1 update due to compatibility issues with Samsung Gear VR. Samsung needs to make sure that the Gear VR will work well on the Note 4 Lollipop ROM, so far the Galaxy Note 4 ROM is still in the hands of Oculus VR who are tweaking the kernel to ensure its compatibility with the Samsung Gear VR.
Samsung Gear VR is Samsung's current take on virtual reality headset based on the popular Oculus Rift. While compatibility issues might explain the delay the question still stands why this can't be achieved in a later update. It looks like Gear VR is very important to Samsung that it delayed the full Lollipop roll-out for it.
Samsung has started Rolling-out the Official Android 5.0 Lollipop update OTA (Over-the-air) to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900). Starting with Russia first, Other countries will get their localized versions of same update starting from next week, region by region.
Looks like the Note 3 is beating the Galaxy Note 4 in the race to get Lollipop. The update brings the modern Material design to the 2013 phablet. Samsung's TouchWiz overlay on the Note 3 was criticized for not being optimized for the large screen, and that is now going to change.
Other improvements, inherent to the new OS version are increased battery life and a general performance boost. The Android 5.0 update is said to carry some of the latest Galaxy Note 4 features over to its older brother, better multi-window support being one example.
Galaxy Note 3 Lollipop Firmware details:
• Model: SM-N900
• Model name: GALAXY Note 3
• Country: Russia
• Version: Android 5.0
• Changelist: 3779962
• Build date: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 16:11:27 +0000
• Product Code: SER
• PDA: N900XXUEBOA6
• CSC: N900SEREBOA6
• MODEM: N900XXUEBNL6
Samsung is currently testing its Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 To confirm this news, an official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop ROM for the S4 has been leaked online today. The files were posted on a Chinese forum and spread around on XDA. Seems like the Galaxy S4 users will skip the 5.0 Update and get 5.0.1 directly.
The Leaked ROM is packs Android 5.0.1 build and according to the original source should be good for GT-I9500/9502/9508/9508v versions. The nice folks over at XDA have been playing around with the new software for a few hours now and it appears to be a legitimate official Samsung firmware as opposed to the recent Aurora ports of the leaked Note 3 software. A few things need to be noted about the Galaxy S4 ROM, though.
A stock English keyboard is also missing, but that is easily fixable. Other than that the build seems to be doing well in terms of functionality. NFC, sbeam, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G DATA, Wi-Fi, all sensors for motion and light, hotspot function, Multiwindow all seem to be in working order, as reported by various early adopters.
Samsung has updated the user manual for the Galaxy Note 4 to reflect on the changes the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update is bringing. The firmware update is anticipated to land some time this month and the latest manual is a strong indication that the wait for owners of the phone will soon be over.
A video demonstrating Android 5.0 Lollipop running on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 surfaced last month. In it, we saw that the general look and fell of TouchWiz UI is left untouched, with the new release bringing only minor visual changes most notable in the notification area.
There should be a lot more going on under the hood though with expected major performance boost and improved battery thanks to Project Volta.
Good News for our UK fans, Samsung's Official Samsung Galaxy S5 official Android 5.0 Lollipop update is now Rolling-out in the United Kingdom. Currently, only Unlocked users got the update but other major UK carriers (O2, Three, Vodafone) will get the same update pretty soon.
The update is based on Android 5.0 (LRX21T), not Android 5.0.2 (LRX22G). Samsung already pushed the new Android build to devices in Poland, Spain, and South Korea.
Android 5.0 Lollipop brings a host of improvements to Samsung Galaxy S5. The OS is TouchWiz-ed, so the user experience will not be dramatically different from the one in version 4.4. However, thanks to the brand new ART runtime, users will feel a noticeable improvement in the responsiveness of the device.
Firmware Details:
• Model: SM-G900F
• Model name: GALAXY S5
• Country: United Kingdom
• Version: Android 5.0 [LRX21T]
• Changelist: 3624618
• Build date: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 11:18:56 +0000
• Product Code: BTU
• PDA: G900FXXU1BOA3
• CSC: G900FOXA1BOA4
• MODEM: G900FXXU1BOA3
Samsung is working on bringing Lollipop 5.0 update to all its users. Today, Official Galaxy S5 official Lollipop 5.0 OTA update is Rolling-out in Spain to all unlocked SM-G900F devices. The same update will reach more European countries and users very soon during the Next month.
So far, the Lollipop update has endowed the Galaxy S5 with a new lockscreen and card notifications, priority mode, heads-up notifiers, a clipboard tool, a new fingerprint lock screen, improved fingerprint reading, and more goodies - think Material Design apps and a speedy new ART runtime.
Samsung halted its Android 5.0.0 Lollipop updates, because its Now working on Developing on Google's latest Android 5.0.1 build. Samsung's Lollipop 5.0.1 Update packs some minor but important bug and security fixes to the previous 5.0.0 update that was released to the Galaxy S5 Poland users OTA last week.
The first 5.0.1 Updates will hit the Galaxy S5, Galaxy S5 LTE-A, Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge users. Check out the walkthrough Hands-on Videos Below that showcasing the latest Lollipop 5.0.1 BETA ROM builds for these Samsung devices.
These Updates should start Rolling-out Over-The-Air (OTA) by Early January,2015.
Note Edge Lollipop 5.0.1 [Video]
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Android 5.0 Lollipop BETA ROM has been leaked online from the XDA forum, a thread on the developers forum now offers a download link along with a full set of instructions for a manual flash.
So the update seems to be as real as it gets, but unsurprisingly it is an early beta, that just happened to accidentally slip through the cracks. Screenshots seem to showcase a white menu background which looks like a very poor choice as it might cause the Super AMOLED display to draw way more power than it needs to. Hopefully Samsung will address this issue before the official OTA hits.
The leaked version of Android Lollipop does seem to be functioning, but reading through the XDA forum is appears to be riddled with bugs, which of course is expected from a beta not intended in any way for public use.
We already heard that Samsung is preparing the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for its two of the latest flagships, Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge. The update should be ready by Early Next Month. However, we are receiving reports that the Note 4 and Note Edge will skip the Lollipop 5.0.0 update... to get the latest Lollipop 5.0.1 update instead.
The latest reports indicates that Samsung is already working on Android 5.0.1 updates for the Note 4 and Note Edge, this new 5.0.1 update packs some important bug fixes and security enhancements from Google to the original Lollipop 5.0 image.
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge is expected to start Rolling-out on January,2015 with an updated version of TouchWiz UI and other many other features.
(Images on this post are courtesy to Samsung)
For one reason or another Poland has been chosen as the Lollipop testing ground and the Galaxy S5 is receiving its 2nd Lollipop update. This one patches up issues found in the first version which includes Stability and Performance Enhancements along with some reported bug fixes for the most part.
You can update over the air (Settings > About > Software update) or you can use Samsung Kies. Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) owners can also download the firmware and flash it themselves, though at this point it will probably be smarter to wait for the official rollout.
The new update weighs in at 371MB and has the following PDA number G900FXXU1BNL7. An official changelog is not available.
Samsung already announced the Galaxy ALPHA back in August. Today, Corning has announced that the Samsung Galaxy Alpha features the recently unveiled Gorilla Glass 4 (GG4).
"Corning spends a great deal of time collaborating with Samsung to recommend solutions that will continually improve their device design and performance," said Cliff Hund, general manager and president, Corning East Asia. "Device makers want to go thinner without sacrificing damage resistance. Samsung is not only meeting these requirements, but is on the cutting edge of smartphone design. The Galaxy ALPHA is the culmination of our close collaboration with Samsung."
The company claims that the latest iteration of its most famous product can survive 80% of drops from 1m (3.3ft) on a rough surface, and is twice as tough as its competitors. It is 0.4 mm thick, which is almost half compared to the last year's GG3 (0.7 mm).
Finally, as we promised, the Official Samsung Galaxy S5 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update is Rolling-out in Europe. The OTA (Over-the-air) update started in Poland for Unlocked Galaxy S5 devices with model number SM-G900F.
As seen already, Samsung Galaxy S5 runs TouchWiz-ed version of Android 5.0, so the user experience will not be dramatically different from the one in version 4.4. However, thanks to the brand new ART runtime, we reckon that users will feel a noticeable improvement in the responsiveness of the device.
The update will begin rolling out to more markets across Europe very soon and other regions by the end of this Month. Check the Hands-on Video of this Galaxy S5 Lollipop Update.
Lollipop Firmware Details:
• Model: SM-G900F
• Model name: GALAXY S5
• Country/Region: Poland
• Version: Android 5.0 [LRX21T]
• Changelist: 77433514
• Build date: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 17:41:00 +0000
• Product Code: XEO
• PDA: G900FXXU1BNL2
• CSC: G900FXEO1BNL1
• MODEM: G900FXXU1BNL2
Samsung is planning on Updating its Latest flagship Phablet, the Galaxy Note 4 to Android 5.0 Lollipop by the End of this Month. Today, We got a closer look at a fully working Lollipop TouchWiz ROM on the Note 4 with a new look with a Hands-on Video too.
The general look and feel of the UI is still very much TouchWiz, to the point where most people will find them indistinguishable. There are only minor changes in the UI, most notably in the notification area, but that's pretty much it. Samsung is still sticking to its own UI design and only making minor modification to fit in with the new Material Design of Lollipop. Check the video below!
Samsung's TouchWiz UI is included on all its devices, it's interface has improved a lot lately but it's functionally and customization-ability still needs improvements. Finally, it looks like Samsung decided to make it easier for TouchWiz to customize their phones.
With Android 5.0 Lollipop, Samsung will add theming support to the New TouchWiz UI to offer the ability to quickly change the look of the device and often goes beyond just changing the UI Colors, wallpapers and icons. As you can see on the photo above a "Themes setting screen" is visible on the Galaxy S5 running the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop build from Samsung.
It's not clear how extensive the customizations via the Themes will be or which devices will get the new functionality presumably the current and last year's Galaxy S and Galaxy Note, the Galaxy Alphas too. Another change is that the S Finder button has been moved to the upper left corner and the Quick Connect button is gone.
This will save some space in the notification area. This Update should hit unlocked Galaxy S5 devices Later Next Month (December).
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 owners in Germany and Greece boasted about receiving a 137MB update for the phablet. While the file size seems substantial, this is a minor update that doesn't have a change log and only comes with the promise of stability and improved performance.
The build is numbered N910FXXU1ANK4 and it should be spreading across the rest of Europe as we speak. The software build is dated November 17, 2014. Here are the firmware details, in case you're curious:
- Model: SM-N910F
- Model name: GALAXY Note 4
- Country: Germany
- Version: Android 4.4.4
- Changelist: 3311829
- Build date: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 05:21:39 +0000
- Product Code: DBT
- PDA: N910FXXU1ANK4
- CSC: N910FOXA1ANK4
- MODEM: N910FXXU1ANK4
Samsung is getting ready to update its devices to Android 5.0 Lollipop, here's how the Lollipop update will look like on the Galaxy note 3 and the Galaxy S4. These devices is going to get the new software update too, and here's what it will look like.
With the Lollipop update, Samsung is bringing the Quick Settings styling first seen in the Galaxy S5 to the Note 3. Otherwise, the design here is a mishmash of Lollipop guidelines and some remnants of Samsung's much-beloved TouchWiz.
Take the Settings app. It's different than it was before, it has a light theme just like in Google's Lollipop, but it's not actually identical to that. Samsung apparently isn't able to keep itself from modifying everything that comes from Google, even if we're talking small touches here and there.
Google is already rolling-out the Android 5.0 Lollipop for its Nexus line-up devices. Samsung is also working hard on bringing Lollipop to its latest flagships by the end of this year. Here's the latest Update Status for Samsung's Lollipop Update...
International Unlocked Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4 devices will get the update first, it will start Rolling-out by the End this December with some major changes to the TouchWiz UI.
Other Variants of the same devices (Dual-SIM, LTE-A.. etc) will get the same update starting from Jan,2015. Carriers versions will be a little bit late due to carrier's testing and approval process which always the reason for delaying updates, so don't expect it very soon.
Keep checking this page and Stay tuned!
Samsung is working very hard to bring Android 5.0 Lollipop to its latest flagships, We've already saw the Galaxy S5 Lollipop update Build. Now it's time to see his older brother, Galaxy S4 Lollipop update build. The build already got a Hands-on treatment on a Video.
In terms of design, the Lollipop build of the Galaxy S4 is pretty much identical to that on the S5. You have the new notifications that appear on the lockscreen and everywhere else in the UI. The stock apps have been updated with new Material Design UI elements. The multitasking menu also has the new card-style layout.
In terms of performance, the build was said to be much faster than KitKat and better at managing memory. Watch the video below!
Samsung is working hard on bringing Android 5.0 Lollipop to all its devices. We got the (Phase 1) official list of the Samsung devices that will be updated to Lollipop. The list shows many of the latest Samsung devices, some are still under development, some awaiting approval.
According to reports, Samsung Galaxy S5 will get the Lollipop Update during December,2014. Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9500) will get the same update Early,2015 which will be the first Exynos device to get the Lollipop.
The Snapdragon 600 version (I9505) should be getting it sometime later on, the Galaxy S4 Active (I9295) should be getting at the same time since the internals are basically the same. There are also Snapdragon 800 versions - the Galaxy S4 LTE-A (I9506 and some local versions) and the Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A. Those are essentially based on the Galaxy Note 3 with S800 platform (the Note 3 with Exynos uses a different chipset than the I9500).
Follow up with us on this List!
Today, We got a closer Exclusive look at Samsung Galaxy S5 Lollipop Update. Lollipop will hit the unlocked Galaxy S5 devices this December. A new Hands-on video shows us the new UI and features of the update is now live on YouTube, TouchWiz UX will get a Material make over the same as HTC Sense 7.0 UI. Check out the Screenshots from the latest Lollipop test build.
The overall look is pretty similar to what we saw last time, but there have been a number of new features and tweaks added to the build. Including: a new Note 4 style fingerprint lockscreen, a search bar in the recents menu, and some smooth new animations. Some apps have been tweaked too, there is a new filter options in the Gallery app, an improved UI for music and a new search box for contracts.
Material Design app colors also make their way into the status bar and Samsung has given everything the once over with its signature blue Touchwiz color scheme. The video shows all you need, Watch it below!
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 hasn't been on the market for one week yet, and still hasn't been released in some markets. Android 5.0 final version haven't even landed yet. However, a new tweet from Samsung officially confirms that Galaxy Note 4 is in line to get Android 5.0 Lollipop Update sooner than you might think.
This morning Samsung sent out a tweet with the image that you see above of the Galaxy Note 4 and a number of lollipops sitting on a bed of Runts candy. The text of the tweet doesn't reveal much, saying only, "Anyway you look at it, the #GALAXYNote4 Quad HD Super AMOLED display is pretty sweet. #NoteTheDifference".
The is Update is only the beginning as the company is planning to update most of its latest flagships to taste the Lollipop, we don't have any info or dates yet but once Google release the final version of Android 4.0 lollipop we will get more News for sure. Stay Tuned!
We've got some Great News for Samsung users. We have a leaked roadmap that shows the Samsung Android 4.4.4 KitKat update schedule, that includes the list of devices that Samsung will seed the 4.4.4 KitKat update to.
As the table reveals the 4.4.4 update has already been completed for the Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3 (Exynos) and the Galaxy Note 3 (Snapdragon) models. This means the rollout should begin any moment now. The update is in the final stages of testing for the Galaxy S4 (Exynos), Galaxy S4 (Snapdragon) and Galaxy Note 3 Neo. It should kick off in November.
The Android 4.4.4 firmware is in development for another batch of devices and should soon enter the testing trials. The Galaxy S4 mini and S4 mini Duos, Galaxy Grand 2 and Grand 2 Duos, as well as the Galaxy Note 2 and Note 2 LTE are expected to get the update by the End of November.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is about to make its international debut and already the company is issuing the first software update for the device. The firmware number of the latest update is XXU1ANJ4 and at 36MB it is quite small.
That's because it's quite specific and aims at improving battery performance as well as overall stability. Galaxy Note 4's battery does excellently with an endurance rating of 87 hours. With the latest update though, you should expect the Galaxy Note 4 to do even better than that.
Samsung is already distributing the update to all Galaxy Note 4 units and expect it to become instantly available as soon as the phone launches in its respective markets. In the UK, Samsung recently announced the phone will be delayed until October,17th and it will cost £575 off-contract.
Android L official launch date is this Month. You might be wondering when Samsung will update it's latest flagship devices for this year like the Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge... well, the latest reports indicates that Samsung will bring the Android L Update to its flagships devices by the end of this year, probably in late December this year.
Samsung, HTC, LG and many Other companies already building their firmwares on the current Android L developer preview image, by the time Google release the official Android L image, these companies will be almost ready to release an OTA update based on the latest Android L image build.
Android L update for Samsung devices will bring New TouchWiz UI tweaks, performance enhancements, security improvements and new features too. Samsung Galaxy S5 will get a Note4-like UI with the Android L update, which takes multi-tasking to a whole New level.
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Android L Official release is coming very soon, We can now take a sneak peak at the Official Samsung Galaxy S5 Android L update. The preview ROM is here, its build on the latest Android L developer preview build. Samsung is working hard on bringing the Android L to its latest "S" family flagship.
Samsung improved the TouchWiz UI on Android L, Many eye-candy Enhancements... from the basic small system icons to the build-in Apps, everything is "almost" Materiel design ready. I don't need to remind you that it's a beta ROM build on a developer preview, it's not the Officially final ROM, yet.
As for the UI changes,Take for example the Settings menu. This is now white, and not blue. On the other hand, the quick settings in the notification shade look very similar to those in Samsung's KitKat release for the Galaxy S5.
The good thing is that Samsung's built-in apps (such as Dialer, Memo, Clock, and so on) have been redesigned according to Material Design guidelines (though they aren't finished yet, as they have no animations at this point).
The new lock screen from Google's Android L makes an appearance in Samsung's vision, but sadly the amount of notifications it can show is only two (compared to four in the stock OS).
To get a better idea about what you can expect from Samsung's Android L update for the Galaxy S5, watch the video below.
Android L official launch date is very close, it's been on Beta for more than 3 months now. You might be wondering when Samsung will update it's latest flagship devices for this year like the Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge... well, the latest reports indicates that Samsung will bring the Android L Update to its flagships devices by the end of this year, probably in late December this year.
Samsung, HTC, LG and many Other companies already building their firmwares on the current Android L developer preview image, by the time Google release the official Android L image, these companies will be almost ready to release an OTA update based on the latest Android L image build.
Android L update for Samsung devices will bring New TouchWiz UI tweaks, performance enhancements, security improvements and new features too. Samsung Galaxy S5 will probably get a Note4-like UI with Android L update, which takes multi-tasking to a whole New level.
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The Samsung Galaxy S5 on Verizon is receiving an over-the-air update today bumping Android to version 4.4.4 KitKat. The update size is 346MB and fixes an issue with Bluetooth audio. Hopefully, there won't be the occasional loss of audio when using certain Bluetooth headsets anymore.
Additionally, there are some security patches part of Android 4.4.4. There aren't any changes regarding the user interface of any other features of the phone.
HTC has already updated its latest flagship HTC One M8 to the Android 4.4.3 with a lot of bug fixes. Samsung may follow HTC with its Android 4.4.3 update for its Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 3 devices, that have been finalized and are due out before the end of this month. However, looks like there will be a slight delay.
According to latest reports, the Android 4.4.3 update for the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 3 may get delayed to Early August. Samsung already included the Update on the S5 support page (photo Below) with instruction to how to update your phone/install the update.
Android 4.4.3 packs some bug fixes and many important security fixes. So just hang-on and wait, the update is coming on Early August.
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The Octa-core Samsung G900H Galaxy S5 is getting the same 200MB update that its Snapdragon-based twin received yesterday. The update has a rather short change log - "improved performance" but no details on how and what got faster. The update will also increase stability.
One of our readers is reporting that the update is already rolling out in India and it weighs in at 201.37 MB. We've also seen reports for Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Kazakhstan.
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