Google releases factory images for new Nexus 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 update
Yesterday, T-Mobile announced a series of OTA’s for the Nexus 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9. The sole purpose of these updates are to fix a number of security and bug-related issues that were unearthed in the Android operating system. Now, Google has released the factory images for the upgrades, which are available to download and install directly from the search engine giant’s Developer Platform.
It’s important to bear in mind that these factory images aren’t your standard JPG or PNG. They are in fact images, which allow you to directly update and wipe your device – effectively installing the operating system from scratch. The images are also particularly useful if you have previously tinkered around with the ROM on your device and need an easy route back to the stock version of Android.
If you want to get your hands on the upgrade, hit the source link below, then locate the firmware version entitled LMY48M.
Source: Developer Platform
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LMY48M update heading out to Nexus devices
T-Mobile has just released a selection of updates for its Nexus 4, Nexus 5, 6, 7 and 9. The builds come with the LMY48M label for the most part, although the Nexus 6’s latest update is a LYZ28K build and the Nexus 7 has version LMY48P.
T-Mobile’s changelogs are rather brief. They simply state “Android security enhancements” and “minor bug fixes” for each device. The updates are also rather small, topping out at around 29MB at the largest. Most likely, this is Google’s promised monthly security update for its range of handsets and tablets, which was announced in the wake of the Stagefright exploit.
See also: Google reveals details about monthly security updates in new Android Security Google Group
Customers should spot an OTA update notification in the near future. The files can also be downloaded from T-Mobile’s website, where you will find installation requirements and instructions too. Here are the links:
The updates haven’t appeared as factory image downloads over at Google just yet, but they should pop up any time soon for those who want to manually flash the patch.
T-Mobile brings native video calling to select Android phones
T-Mobile isn’t normally one to take a break from bringing its customers new features. A little over a month ago, the Uncarrier put a focus on making SMS and MMS much better through its Advanced Messaging initiative, and now the carrier is at it again, but this time with a focus on video calling.
T-Mobile has just announced T-Mobile Video Calling, which will bring native video calling to select Android devices’ dialer applications. Of course, video calling is nothing new to mobile devices, but this new feature will allow you to place and receive video calls without the need to download a third party application. On mobile devices with this feature built-in, you’ll see small camera icons next to a contact that has a device that’s able to receive video calls. If your contact doesn’t have a smartphone that can take video calls, the camera icon will be grayed out.
You’ll be able to place these video calls to and from your compatible device using your data connection or over Wi-Fi. This feature will also be able to switch between LTE and Wi-Fi without a hitch, which means your calls won’t drop if you leave your home while in a chat.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ will have T-Mobile Video Calling built-in, available through a small software update that’s rolling out today. The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will receive the update sometime next week. Of course, this feature will make it’s way to other devices in the future. T-Mobile says three more will get the updates by the end of the year, bringing the total number of compatible smartphones to seven.
T-Mobile lets you dial up a video chat just like a regular call
T-Mobile has launched a video calling feature that you can access straight from your smartphone’s stock phone dialer. With T-Mobile Video Calling, “there’s no need to search out, download, configure and register additional apps,” said CTO Neville Ray. It seamlessly switches between LTE and WiFi and automatically drops to voice-only when bandwidth is low, switching back if you get a better connection. There’s a serious catch, though: It only works on Samsung’s brand new Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5 phones now, with support for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge coming next week.
Contacts who can receive your video calls will get a camera icon next to them. On top of the hardware restrictions, video calling is limited to fellow T-Mobile clients, though team Magenta said it’s “working with others so you can eventually enjoy built-in video calling across wireless networks.” That means for now, you can’t place a video call to Verizon users, even though that network has had its own video calling service for nearly a year. T-Mobile said the service will work on three additional handsets by the end of the year, though it didn’t specify which.
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Native video calling coming to T-Mobile Note 5 and S6 Edge+ next week, more devices coming soon
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Video calling is a fantastic way to communicate. Be it for a business meeting, catching up with family or even being able to see the what you might be missing out on. Skype is probably one of the most well-known services for video calls, along with Apple’s Facetime and Google’s Hangouts. However, all of those require both parties to have the right app installed and sign-up for an account. Not everyone wants to do that. T-Mobile has announced today that the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ will be able to make and receive video calls on the network after a software update that is rolling out for both devices.
You can make T-Mobile Video Calls to and from capable devices on any available LTE connection − using data straight from your high-speed data bucket − as well as over Wi-Fi. Like HD Voice calls, T-Mobile Video Calling moves seamlessly between LTE and Wi-Fi. And, if you move off LTE or Wi-Fi to a slower connection, your video call seamlessly switches over to a voice call. If you move back to LTE or Wi-Fi, switch it back to video with a single tap.
The update to both devices is listed as starting next week, so don’t go thinking you are missing something on today. T-Mobile also states that they will be pushing the same software enhancement update to enable video calling function to 3 more devices by the end of the year. They don’t specify which 3, but my best guess would be the Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 and LG G4. I will be sure to keep an eye out for other devices as they make the list.
Source: T-Mobile
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T-Mobile adds video calling functionality
T-Mobile has been shaking the industry like crazy the past couple of years. I mean, they’re the reason that Verizon has gotten rid of contracts. Well, as John Legere has said many times, the Un-carrier isn’t showing any signs of slowing down as today they’ve announced video calling functionality from within the phone’s dialer.
Dubbed T-Mobile Video Calling, T-Mobile is seeking to allow video calling functionality right out of the box. All it takes is placing a phone call, and then selecting either video call, or voice call. That’s it. Nothing more
Contacts that can receive video calls will have a small camera icon on them. Those that cannot receive them will have the same icon, but greyed out. T-Mobile says they’re working to make this functionality available to all, among all carriers. This will be accessible on both Wi-Fi and LTE, and T-Mobile says if you move from one of those connections to a slower connection, the call will transfer “seamlessly” to a voice call.
Currently this is only available on the Samsung Galaxy S6+ and Note 5 through a software update, and the S6 and S6 Edge will be available next week. T-Mobile plans to have three more devices available by the end of the year.
Video calling has been a functionality available for awhile, but being able to do this through a carrier will more than likely make the experience much easier, especially for those not as tech-savvy.
What do you think? Are you excited for this ability? Anyone received the update already and used it? Let us know in the comments below.
SOURCE: T-Mobile Newsroom
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T-Mobile has no plans to carry the Sony Xperia Z5 line
Sony announced their new flagship lineup at IFA 2015 on Wednesday. Among them are the new Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact, and Z5 Premium. The lineup is notable for featuring one of the only flagships on the market with a screen smaller than 5″ (The Z5 Compact) and the first phone with a 4K screen (The Z5 premium). But if you were hoping to pick one of these up at T-Mobile, you may be out of luck.
Sony hasn’t been the most popular phone manufacturer in the United States partially due to lack of advertising but also because of a rocky relationship with carriers. We’ve seen a few releases on T-Mobile and one on Verizon Wireless but they’re far from the likes of Samsung, LG, and Apple who have people lining up on launch day to pick up their device. Hopes were high that T-Mobile would be carrying the Z5 lineup since Big Magenta carried the Sony Xperia Z3 and the Sony Xperia Z1 before that but it looks like that won’t be the case.
A spokesperson has told CNET that the country’s third largest carrier has no plans to carry the device. If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer, things got a little more hazy for you too. Verizon was supposed to launch the Sony Xperia Z4v this summer. We haven’t seen it come out yet and now with the newest lineup announced it would appear that the Z4v would be obsolete by the time that it hit the shelves.
Sony releases their flagship on a roughly 6 month update cycle. This is somewhat normal in Asia but here in the States where 2 year contracts are still very much a thing, even though carriers appear to be doing away with them, it’s too fast for many to be comfortable with. Are you going to pick up a phone on a 2 year contract or agree to finance it over 2 years when there will be 3 or 4 revisions by the time you’re done paying on it?
Sony Mobile’s CEO recently said that they’ll never leave the mobile business. And that’s excellent news because they make fantastic hardware with near stock, or completely stock in some cases, Android but if they ever want to gain a foothold in the US, changes will need to be made.
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T-Mobile will let you add your Samsung Gear S2 3G to your phone plan for $5/month
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You may have heard that Samsung’s latest Tizen smartwatches were announced this morning – the Samsung Gear S2 and Samsung Gear S2 Classic. The Gear S2 technically comes in two variants, one with a 3G radio meaning that you’ll need to get a mobile data plan for your wearable if you intend on using it to its full potential. We’ve just got news that T-Mobile will let you add your Samsung Gear S2 3G to your phone plan for $5/month under what it calls the “Un-carrier wearable rate plan”. According to T-Mobile, this includes:
- Unlimited talk and text
- Up to 500MB of high-speed data a month with NO overages
- Unlimited music streaming with services like Samsung Milk Music and more so you can leave your Samsung Galaxy phone at home when you’re out on a run or running errands
You know your wrist wants it. Be there when the #SamsungGearS2 hits the Un-carrier this fall! pic.twitter.com/jNIaSPoI8h
— T-Mobile (@TMobile) August 31, 2015
http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsT-Mobile is the first US carrier to jump and fully detail its plans for the Gear S2 – Verizon, AT&T, US Cellular have only said that they will carry the Gear S2 though no details have been shared yet. For more information about T-Mobile’s plans, you can hit up their website here.
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T-Mobile pushing security update to its LG G4
Security, sound, and video. That’s the focus for a software update T-Mobile is pushing to its LG G4.
Throughout August, devices from a multitude of companies have received software updates to patch the Stagefright vulnerability. T-Mobile is taking its turn today in pushing the security update to its LG G4.
The carrier is also adjusting sound settings by separating ringtone and notification options. Finally, T-Mobile is allowing users to record video in slow motion.
The new build, which is labeled H81110n, is sized at 353MB and should reach devices during the week.
Source: T-Mobile
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T-Mobile cracking the whip on Unlimited 4G LTE data abusers
T-Mobile starting tomorrow will be going after thieves that are stealing as much as 2 terabytes of data from the company each month. The carrier’s unlimited plans offer 7GB of high-speed data for tethering, but a handful of customers have found a way to bypass that cap entirely.
T-Mobile says there are applications out there promising to hide a user’s tethering activities from the carrier, giving customers free access to as much data as they want. However, the telecommunications provider says it has developed technologies to go after these abusers.
The carrier is bent on not letting a few bad apples ruin the unlimited data plan for everybody. John Legere in a blog post said that they “started this wireless revolution to change the industry for good and to fight for consumers,” and that won’t be ruined by a few people abusing the system.
Starting today, these users will receive warnings from T-Mobile asking them to stop. If they don’t listen to said warning, the abusers will permanently banned from T-Mobile’s unlimited data plan and be put on a entry-level package.
Let’s just hope these new efforts will stop the abusers.
source: T-Mobile Blog, T-Mobile Support
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