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Few weeks ago, HTC has confirmed that HTC One mini 2 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update has been canceled due to performance issues. Today, HTC also confirmed via twitter that the Original HTC One mini won't be getting the Lollipop update.
@reekeanu The HTC One Mini will not receive the Lollipop update.
— HTC (@htc) May 3, 2015
The original One Mini was launched back in 2013 shortly after the original One M7. Considering the newer One Mini isn't getting the update, it's no surprise that the older one isn't either. However, this is rather unbecoming of a company to launch phones under the flagship brand name and then just leave them out in the cold later when it comes to updates.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update should've arrived last month, so far the update hasn't started on any region yet. Here's Why...
Galaxy Grand Prime Lollipop Update
The current Galaxy Grand Prime Official Lollipop update status is "Delayed". The delay is due to additional testing being done on the firmware before the final release, We will keep you updated. The 2nd reason, Samsung is launching a new Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition device with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Pre-installed into markets worldwide.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition
Samsung is working Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition (SM-G531F). It will pack a 5" qHD display (540 x 960px) and while it drops the Snapdragon 410 chipset, moving to a Marvell PXA1908, but keeps the quad-core 64-bit processor (Cortex-A53) and 1GB of RAM. The GPU is different though, GC7000.
Connectivity brings the same LTE Cat.54, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC. The cameras are 8MP on the back and 5MP on the front, the battery at 2,600mAh. Thickness and weight stay at 8.6mm and 156g, really not much has changed. Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition launch price should be around €200
One definite improvement is that the Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition will launch with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Out-of-the-box. The Original model is still on 4.4 KitKat and as we said above, the Lollipop update is delayed. Stay Tuned for More info!
Samsung has already released the Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition (SM-G531) which is exactly the same as the original Grand Prime but drops Snapdragon 410 chipset, replacing it with a Marvell PXA1908 Quad-core 64-bit processor (Cortex-A53) CPU and a new Vivante GC7000 GPU, the Value Edition is launching with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and its official firmwares are already available for Download HERE.
However, Today, SamsungUK published some unconfirmed news that the Original Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530) will not be getting the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update which runs a Snapdragon 410 CPU with 1GB RAM. There is no official explanation for this, even if the Galaxy Grand Prime is almost the same specs as Galaxy Core Prime.
@emmanuelvandyck We never want to be the bearer of unwanted news, but the Grand Prime will not be moving to the Lollipop Operating System.
— Samsung UK (@SamsungUK) July 25, 2015
This news will upset all the Grand Prime owners, We don't take information from tweets but we keep track of all kind of official news regarding Samsung updates. YouMobile will contact Samsung for further confirmation regarding this news, Stay tuned!
UPDATE! [27/7]
After contacting SamsungUK it turns out that this info was a incorrect and it's a mistake made by the social manager due to small confusion. In other hands, none of the UK carriers are officially selling the Samsung Grand Prime (locked or unlocked). However, UK users can still get the unlocked european variant from Amazon UK or any other online retailer.
So to all Galaxy Grand Prime, keep Calm and wait for your Lollipop update, there is still hope.
You probably knows that Samsung has launched a Value Edition of the Grand prime (Model number SM-G531) with Lollipop 5.1.1 Pre-installed. Meanwhile, Original Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime users are eagerly waiting for their Lollipop update. Well, we got some good news...
The System dump files of the official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Firmware for T-Mobile Galaxy Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530T) has been leaked and available for download From HERE.
These firmware files are NOT FLASHABLE as it's useful for Developers. However, this confirms that Samsung is indeed still working on developing and testing a Lollipop 5.1.1 firmware Build for the Original Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530). It shouldn't take long to see the OTA update live. Stay tuned!
We published some exclusive screenshots of Samsung's latest TouchWiz UI which comes pre-installed on top of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for its 2015 flagships, Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ with a completely new design, icons, features and apps.
Samsung will officially bring the Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928) New TouchWiz UI with all its features to the Original Galaxy S6 (SM-G920) and Original Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925) with an Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OTA update that will be released in the next few weeks.
The New Firmware build will pack UHD upscaler and Vacuum Tube Amp Pro, YouTube broadcasting mode, New icons, New themes, Updated lockscreen, New widgets, Updated system Apps, UI improvements and important security updates to KNOX and Samsung Pay. The update has already started rolling-out to S6 and S6 edge users ubt only in Korea, you can download the first Firmware from our YouFirmware section below.
Galaxy s6 Lollipop 5.1.1 Firmware Details:
- Model Name: Galaxy S6
- Model: SM-G920S
- Country: SKC
- Firmware Version: G920SKSU2COH7
- OS: Android Lollipop
- OS Version: 5.1.1
- Build Date: August 17, 2015
- Changelist: 5611782
- PDA: G920SKSU2COH7
- CSC: G920SSKC2COH7
DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE
Don't forget to use our ODIN 3 Tutorial to learn how to manually flash the Firmware above into your Samsung device safely and easily.
As you may know, The Lollipop 5.1.1 comes pre-installed on the new Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition devices that are currently in the market. We reported before that the Original Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530T) first Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware is under developing for T-Mobile users.
Now, We see the first official Lollipop 5.1.1 OTA Update for the Original Grand prime, this time it's rolling-out for the Sprint's Grand Prime variant (SM-G530P). The new firmware has a build date of [July 30, 2015] and will bring an updated TouchWiz UI with Material Design, new notification panel, new lockscreen, guest mode and lots of other features along with various bug fixes and performance improvements.
Galaxy Grand Prime Lollipop Firmware Details:
- Model Name: Galaxy Grand Prime
- Model: SM-G530P
- Country: Sprint (XAS)
- Firmware Version: G530PVPU1AOG2
- OS: Android Lollipop
- OS Version: 5.1.1
- Build Date: July 30, 2015
- Changelist: 5102229
- PDA: G530PVPU1AOG2
- CSC: G530PSPT1AOG2
DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE
There is still no word when this update will hit the other unlocked variants of the Grand Prime SM-G530F, SM-G530H or SM-G530FZ but it's definitely coming sooner or later. So... Hold On!
Don't forget to use our ODIN 3 Tutorial to learn how to manually flash the Firmware above into your Samsung device safely and easily.
In an age and time when even premium flagship phones lose the eligibility for technical support after two years and lesser phones are forgotten much sooner, we have excellent news for you today. We knew that the Galaxy A (2016)-series was going to get the Nougat update from Samsung in 2017, but as it turns out, even the original Galaxy A-series isn't out of Samsung's support yet; at least not the A5 anyway.
In an official confirmation, Australian carrier Optus has stated that a Nougat build for the original Galaxy A5 is at its testing stage. They further elaborated that an OTA update which will deliver the final build to the A5 original should roll out by the end of next month. Considering that the Galaxy A5 has already received two major upgrades in the form of Lollipop and Marshmallow, the fact that it will receive Nougat is something that almost sounds too good to be true. If you are wondering if the same will be applicable to the Galaxy A5 handsets in other regions as well, I guess that's something which we will just have to wait and find out.
Head over to https://forum.youmobile.org/downloads/ to find all the latest updates for your smartphone.
Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)
Although we are already into the second week of March, not all smartphones are fortunate enough to expect the March SMR package from OEMs and carriers yet. In fact, most older and budget devices have not even received the January security patch. If you own a Galaxy Note 4 or a Galaxy J5 Original though, you are in luck as T-mobile and Samsung respectively have released the January security patch for them.
The unlocked versions and even certain carrier variants of the Note 4 had started to receive the February patch a few days ago in Europe, so it is a bit disappointing to see T-Mobile taking so much time in rolling out even the dated updates in the US. Nevertheless, the 60.54MB package with build number MMB29M.N910TUVS2EQB1 should arrive via OTA on your Note 4 anytime now.
On the Galaxy J5 original, the January update arrives with the build number MMB29M.J500FNXXU1BQA3. This one comes straight from Samsung and not a carrier. Just as with all other January security updates from Samsung, this one will address 67 potential security issues common to all Android devices and 28 of Samsung's own custom fixes for vulnerabilities exclusive to Samsung smartphones.
Head over to our firmware section to find all the latest available updates for your smartphone.
Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)
Security patch for the month of February has now started to reach the Galaxy A7 original. You may argue that it's already the middle of March, but hey! Better late than never. Besides, the Galaxy A7 original was released back in 2015 and it's a good thing that Samsung is still updating the device with regular patches. Then again, it has been the trend with Samsung recently to support even some of its older phones; a trend which we like very much.
The update comes in with the firmware version A700FXXU2BQB1 and should reach your region soon. In case you are wondering where this report originated from, know that the OTA file is currently being rolled out to the A7 handsets in the Netherlands. The report came to our attention, thanks to SamMobile and their sources.
If you have an older handset that you want to upgrade or if you want to flash the latest Nougat ROM on your Galaxy S7 or S6, head over to our firmware section and find all the latest available updates for your Samsung smartphones.
Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)
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