Samsung Galaxy Note 3 on AT&T getting Android Lollipop now
Earlier today AT&T starting rolling out the Android Lollipop update to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Turns out that is not the only Note device on AT&T getting Lollipop today as the carrier started rolling out the update for the Galaxy Note 3 as well.
AT&T’s support site does not indicate whether the update includes some of the additional apps the Galaxy Note 4 is receiving, like Evernote or Amazon Shopping. There is also no indication as to whether Samsung modified the update from Samsung to ensure the mute mode works properly.
Users can wait for the OTA update notification to show up on their device to start the update process. They can also check to see if the update is available for them by going to Settings –> General –> About device –> Software updates –> Check for updates.
source: AT&T
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Want all the Samsung Galaxy S6 apps and fonts? Download them here
The Galaxy S6 may not even be out yet, but we’ve already seen the wallpapers leaked out and now the entire system dump has been uploaded.
The system partition dump of the Galaxy S6 SM-G920F includes everything from applications, fonts, and media, to even the framework and lib folders.
Below are the download links for the various system folders on the Galaxy S6.
- system folder: contains the whole system files and folders.
- app folder: contains *.apk system applications files.
- priv-app folder: contains *.apk system applications files.
- media folder: contains all *.qmg and *.ogg audio (notifications, ringtones, ui) files.
- fonts folder: contains all *.ttf system font files.
- framework folder: contains framework-res.apk all *.jar files.
- permissions folder: contains all *.xml files.
- lib, lib64 folders: contains all *.so files
- build.prop file.
Any password on the ZIP files is as follows:
ZiDroid.com
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AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4 finally getting Android 5.0 Lollipop
Weighing in at 1.16GB, the update to bring Android 5.0 Lollipop to your Note 4 on AT&T is now rolling out.
It may take a few days for it to trickle out to all devices, but be patient and keep spamming that ‘check for update’ button to see if you can join the Lollipop group.
I’ve had Lollipop on my Note 4 for a while now and it’s absolutely amazing – let us know what you think about it in the comments section below.
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Samsung starts rolling out stability update for the Galaxy S4
Samsung is currently pushing out a relatively minor over-the-air stability update to all unlocked variants of the Galaxy S4 currently located Europe. Sadly, this upgrade doesn’t bring much in terms of added functionality, but it does include the latest builds of KNOX and Silent Mode, as well as a handful of ‘system stability improvements,’ all aimed at making a user’s experience better when using the handset.
Hit the break for the complete changelog.
- Samsung KNOX V2.0
- Silent Mode
- Bug fixes
- Security Optimizations
If you own a Galaxy S4 (I9500) and have not yet received the OTA update, you can head into “Settings,” then “About Device,” and select “Check for Updates” to manually scan for the upgrade. Alternatively, you can wait until you receive a push notification on your handset prompting you to download and install the update.
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Samsung’s new TouchWiz UI for Galaxy S6 may have a touch of Tizen present
Over the years, one complaint that surfaced about Samsung smartphones was the TouchWiz UI that Samsung deployed. While Samsung was always adding in lots of interesting and unique features, critics also felt the interface was becoming too bloated and busy. Samsung took that input and started to trim things back some for the Galaxy Note 4. However, for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, it was clear that Samsung was being more aggressive in trimming things down. Many believed a lot of this was due to the influence of Google’s Material Design framework. However, it appears that Samsung also leaned heavily on their work with the Tizen OS, recently employed on the Samsung Galaxy Z1 released in India.
Comparing Tizen OS with the new TouchWiz, some similarities jump out. For instance, the Contacts app is quite different from previous TouchWiz iterations, but it looks very much like the Tizen Contacts app. Colors are more prominent, icons and avatars are round instead of square, and the menus are trimmed down quite a bit. Coincidentally, these changes are similar to what Google calls for with Material Design.
One area that definitely seems to be a crossover from Tizen is the ability to personalize themes, most notably applying a universal color scheme to the interface and even within apps.
Samsung’s UX design team had previously said that their goal with Tizen on the Galaxy Z1 was to create an interface that focused on simplicity, ease and speed. These same buzzwords are popping up from Samsung with regard to TouchWiz now as well.
To get an idea of how similar Samsung’s take on Tizen is, check out the video below that was recently released by Samsung’s developers.
Click here to view the embedded video.
source: Tizen ID
via: G for Games
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Note 4 wallet flip case, $12.95
Consolidate your credit cards, money, and big beautiful Samsung Note 4 all into this portable protective case. Designed with minimum bulk in mind, this is a great grab at only $12.95 (Prime eligible).
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Foldable displays from Samsung coming in 2016, LG in 2017
It has been reported in the past that Samsung has been working on a foldable display, and it looks like it’s on track for next year. In fact, some believe we might see them in tablet form by the end of this year.
Samsung isn’t the only company working on such displays as LG is too, but they are targeting 2017.
LG is also spending a considerable amount of resources on transparent displays. These types of display are already in use, but not at the consumer level. Unfortunately no target was set as to when we will see them come to market.
source: Business Korea
via: G4Games
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Watch the Galaxy S6 being teared to pieces in this 17-minute video
Curious about what’s inside that 6.8-mm body of the Galaxy S6? An extensive teardown video brings the best look yet.
We’ve already brought you the first Galaxy S6 teardown images that showed just how difficult it is to service the device, but this new 17-minute video from ETrade Supply goes much more in-depth. From separating the glass back of the device using a heat gun, to disassembling all the components from the main board and prying out the glued-in battery, the video walks you through all the steps required to reducing an expensive slab of glass-sandwiched electronics into bits and pieces.
To experience the Galaxy S6 vicariously before it goes on sale on April 10, check out our in-depth Galaxy S6 review. But before that, let us know what you think of the teardown.
Get the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge wallpapers here now
Despite what criticisms you might have, Samsung has actually done a pretty good job with their latest flagship devices, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. While they lack some of the more traditional Samsung features like microSD slot and removable battery, the departure from Samsung’s previously bland design language has done wonders for these new […]
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Specs vs Experience | The Friday Debate Podcast 009
The flagship reviews and some technical difficulties kept the Friday Debate Podcast from releasing on time – but to be fair, we recorded this on Friday so it still makes sense! Jokes aside, we have Lanh filling in for Andrew this week as we talk about the age-old battle between specifications and user experience. With phones like the Moto E coming along with all of these high profile releases from Samsung and HTC, we talk about whether the general usage experience really needs high end specifications. We also ponder how raw specs drive perception of a phone. And finally, we touch upon the Uh Oh program that was just recently announced by HTC in which users can get a brand new phone when their current One M9 fails or gets damaged.
It’s a pretty packed episode, so make sure you tune into this episode #9 of the FDP!
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