You can now download the Samsung Galaxy S5 firmware
With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5 only a few weeks away, you can now download an official firmware for the device.
The firmware is actually from the Chinese SM-G9009D Android 4.4.2 KitKat model and the build date shows March 12th, so it’s a recent build.
Having early access to the Samsung Galaxy S5 firmware means that developers can get to grips with the code for the new features found on the device and also begin porting apps to the older devices.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 firmware can be downloaded from here.
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See what Samsung’s new phone is like with the Galaxy S5 Experience App
Are you still on the fence about getting a Samsung Galaxy S5 when it is finally released in April? Have no fear as Samsung’s Galaxy S5 Experience app is here to help you make your mind up. Featuring multiple interactive and video resources, the Galaxy S5 Experience app will walk you through some of the Galaxy S5′s features including its camera, speed, fitness and life features.
The Galaxy S5 Experience app will also give you an overview of Samsung‘s new wearable devices including the Samsung Gear 2 and the Gear Fit as well as introducing you to some of the accessories that will be available for the Galaxy S5. This isn’t the first time that we’ve seen something like this as LG made a similar app to this one prior to the LG G2′s release; we can’t say it’s a bad effort either as it does give a nice overview of the Galaxy S5′s more appealing features.
If you’re interested in trying out the Galaxy S5 Experience app, Play Store links will be below. What do you think about the Galaxy S5? Will a simple Experience app be able to sway your decision? Let us know what you think.
Source: SamMobile
Application: Galaxy S5 Experience
Price: Free
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Sprint Announces Galaxy S5 Pre-Orders with Arrival April 11th
We heard from AT&T and U.S. Cellular yesterday that they would be starting the pre-order for the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the various Gear 2′s and Fit. We caught T-Mobile in the mix last night, but didn’t get the post out. This morning Sprint has jumped in and announced that pre-orders for all four of the new Samsung devices is beginning as well.
Pricing is pretty standard. The device is $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate on a new two-year contract. If you opt for the Sprint payment plan, you can get the Galaxy S5 for $0 down and pay $27.09 a month for 23 months with the final payment being $26.92. Their kicker deal tosses in a free Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 if you sign up for a Sprint Family Plan.
Sprint also lists the pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 ($299.99), Gear 2 Neo ($199.99) and Gear Fit ($199.99). No pre-ordering for any of those are appearing though. However they will also be available April 11th.
You can get your pre-order in at Sprint.com.
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Sprint circles April 11 for Samsung Galaxy S5
Sprint on Friday announced that the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be available for purchase on Friday, April 11. Priced at $199 with a two year service agreement (and $50 mail-in rebate), the handset will be sold in Charcoal Black and Shimmery White options. Customers who choose (and qualify) to purchase the Galaxy S5 on Easy Pay can pick it up for $0 down, and 24 monthly payments of $27.09.
Sprint will also offer the Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, and Gear Fit on April 11. Pricing and color options break down as follows:
- Gear 2 (Charcoal Black, Gold Brown): $299.99
- Gear 2 Neo (Charcoal Blac): $199.00
- Gear Fit (Charcoal Black with optional changeable straps): $199.99
Sprint will hold a limited time deal for the Samsung Galaxy S5; purchase the smartphone on a Framily Plan with Easy Pay and receive the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 free. Customers will, of course, have to pay for activation of the tablet and sign up to a two-year data plan of $10/mo. or more.
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Samsung to offer global preview of Galaxy S5, Gear 2, and Gear Fit prior to launch
Beginning today, Samsung are putting their new devices on display to the world. The Samsung Galaxy S5, Gear 2, and Gear Fit will be showcased and available for pre-order at around 1,400 shops around the world.
The move to showcase the devices before launch gives an unprecedented opportunity to see the devices, their features, and appearance before opting to pre-order them.
The global preview takes place at Samsung Experience Stores, mobile carrier stores, and key retailer stores across 61 countries. Beginning with the United States and Switzerland on March 21, the special first look experience will be expanded to the remaining 59 markets including Brazil, China, Germany,and United Kingdom.
There will be “Galaxy Specialists” on hand at these participating stores where the devices are on show in order to assist and answer any questions potential customers may have.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is up for pre-order starting next week. Are you looking to pre-order yours?
[Samsung]
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T-Mobile circles March 24 for Samsung Galaxy S5 pre-orders
T-Mobile on Thursday announced that preorders begin for the Samsung Galaxy S5 on March 24. Keeping with its tradition of attracting customers, the Uncarrier will offer the flagship device at zero down and payments equally spread over 24 months.
As for that cost, the $27.50/mo equates to $660, or about what everyone else is doing. The chief difference here is that T-Mobile will not lock you into a service contract and you can cancel service whenever you’d like. You’ll have to pay off the remaining balance, of course, but you get the gist. Don’t forget that you can also break your existing carrier’s contract and bring your family plan to T-Mobile. Do so and the magenta ones will pay off your early termination fees.
“This thing is so hot we’ve already seen over a half a million pre-registrations for the Galaxy S 5,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile. ”That’s a lot of very smart people grabbing this opportunity to pay nothing down, save more than a grand over the life of the other guys’ contracts, and have T-Mobile pay off every penny of their family’s early termination fees. It’s a brilliant move.”
On March 31 T-Mobile will offer the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 with a limited discount of $120 off the normal price. As is the case with other tablets purchased through T-Mobile, you’ll get 200MB of free data for the life of the device. Note that this promotion is available while supplies last.
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U.S. Cellular Galaxy S5 Pre-Orders Start March 21st: Special In-Store Previews Too
Hot on the heals of AT&T’s announcement for pre-orders is U.S. Cellular. Starting tomorrow, March 21st, they will start the wonderful pre-ordering for the Samsung Galaxy S5. They will be launching it at the same $199.99 price point. The device will be available in either the Charcole Black or Shimmery White color variety. As an added bonus, anyone that pre-orders the galaxy S5 will also receive a $50 Google Play Store Gift card.
If you happen to live in Cedar Rapids Iowa or Madison/Milwalkie/Glendale Wisconsin, then you can head to one of the physical store listed below on March 24th to get up close and personal with the Galaxy S5 and the new Gear line of smartwatches too.
- 2315 Edgewood Rd., Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- 4444 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- 101 Junction Rd., Madison, Wis.
- 740 N. Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
- 5670 N. Port Washington, Glendale, Wis.
U.S. Cellular will have the Galaxy S5 available for in-store purchase starting April 11th.
The pre-order page link is active, but the page isn’t live just yet. So be sure to bookmark it and go hit it in the morning and get your order in.
AT&T Starting Gear Fit, Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Galaxy S5 Pre-orders Tomorrow
It is almost time for all the carriers to officially launch the Samsung Galaxy S5. The first word we have heard so far comes in from AT&T. The Samsung Galaxy S5 will start the pre-order process March 21st, that is tomorrow, and will set you back a typical $199.99 on contract, $25 a month with AT&T Next 18 or $32.50 month AT&T Next 12. If you prefer to drain your bank account, you can also opt to buy the device at full price, which will be $649.99. Pre-orders are said to start shipping in “early April”.
Along with the Galaxy S5 AT&T is also getting the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit ready for customers. Pre-orders will start for all three of those device tomorrow too. Contrary to the pricing details from an earlier post, the Galaxy Gear 2 will be $299, only a $4 difference. The Galaxy Gear 2 Neo and Galaxy Fit will be $199 . We expected the Gear 2 Neo to be closer to $250, but we will take the price cut.
If you plan to buy both a Galaxy S5 and either a Gear 2 or Gear 2 Neo, AT&T has a special little promo that they will be running to help you out a little. If you pick up one of the mentioned watches and the S5, you will save another $50. The Gear Fit doesn’t appear to part of the promo though. The $50 off promo will be good from March 21st through June 5th, or while supplies last.
Press Release [Galaxy S5] [Galaxy Gears]
AT&T Galaxy Gear Page
P.S. That Photoshop job is pretty bad.
AT&T outlines Samsung Galaxy S5 pre-order details
AT&T on Thursday announced the pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S5 will commence on Friday, March 21. Pricing is listed at $199 with a two-year service agreement; the smartphone will be sold in Charcoal Black and Shimmery White.
Customers who purchase the Galaxy S5 on a Next plan can spread payments out at $25 per month and the full retail price is $649.99
Those interested in picking up one of the new wearable devices can save $50 if they purchase with the Galaxy S5. Bought separately, the Gear 2 will retail $299 while the Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit will be $199.
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The Galaxy S5, along with Samsung’s wearable lineup, heads to AT&T
A whole lot of Samsung is about to come to AT&T. Today, the carrier announced that pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S5 will begin tomorrow both online and in stores, with shipping to start in early April. Pricing is set at $200 with a two-year contract, though it’s also available for a monthly fee with AT&T’s Next plans. (US Cellular customers, incidentally, will also be able to pre-order the GS 5 tomorrow for $200 on-contract.)
And that’s not all: tomorrow, AT&T will also put Samsung’s trio of wearables up for pre-order. This includes the $299 Samsung Gear 2, the $199 Gear 2 Neo and the $199 Gear Fit. Shipping for those devices will also begin in early April.
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