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Apple's two failed iPhones in 2025

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The interest in the iPhone 17 series is high, particularly for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models, which are outselling their predecessors. The iPhone Air has a different tale to tell; sales haven't been great, with reports showing low demand and major production cuts.  In contrast to the heavily publicized flop of the iPhone Air, there hasn't been much info on how the iPhone 16e is doing in sales. Early reports suggested it was doing pretty well, but it seems that wasn't up to Apple's standards.  Sales of the iPhone 16e and iPhone Air aren't meeting Apple's expectations, as per info from leaker Fixed Focus Digital (source in Chinese). While no exact figures were shared, the leaker suggests that Apple's effort to launch a popular, budget-friendly iPhone hasn't succeeded. Even with the challenges, Apple is still set to roll out successors for both models. The iPhone 17e is anticipated to launch on time in spring 2026, whereas the iPhone Air ...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I Android 5.0 Lollipop G900IZTU1BOA1 Update Begins in Taiwan

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The Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I 4G LTE version has also started receiving its Android 5.0 Lollipop update. The new software builds with version number G900IZTU1BOA1 has just officially rolled out in Taiwan. Noting that the Galaxy S5 SM-G900I is only available in select countries, particularly in Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and India. The Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I was also acquired and branded with network providers such as Vodafone, Telstra, Optus. While the rest remained as unbranded or SIM-Free during its market-launched. This device is powered with a Quad-core (Snapdragon) processor like the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F, so it's not so surprising that this device also gets the Android 5.0 Lollipop treatment.

So for those Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I users in Taiwan you can start seeing the Android 5.0 update G900IZTU1BOA1 thru Kies. This is a direct update from Android 4.4.2 KitKat dubbed with build numbers such as G900IZTU1ANI3, G900IZTU1ANI2, and G900IZTU1ANI1 which was rolled out way back on September and October last year. While Australia and New Zealand Galaxy S5 SM-G900I users either got the SIM-Free or carrier locked variants may still spend some time in waiting until the update arrives. Just hold-on folks and keep enjoying the 4.4.2 KitKat G900IDVU1ANK1 goodness.  This might as well also reaches to folks in India sooner, that also got the SM-G900I Galaxy S5 variant.

How to Update the Galaxy S5 G900I to Android 5.0  Lollipop G900IZTU1BOA1 Thru Kies




The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

You will then see the Software build info through your device Settings>> About Device>> Software info.

Android version 5.0 (Lollipop OS)
Baseband version G900IZTU1BOA1
Kernel version 3.4.0-3776516
Build number LRX21T.G900IZTU1BOA1

Just let us know if you have managed to get the G900IZTU1BOA1 Android 5.0 software update on your Galaxy S5 G900I.
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  1. Jens Kirch7:28:00 PM

    I did the update on SM-G900I

    Result:
    Works but now I have hangs and overall performance is very slow.
    - Hanging Keyboard
    - battery drains really fast.
    - Changing between Apps is a pain.
    - step counter seems to deliver wrong/less step count.

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  2. abhi3:00:00 PM

    Samsung always cheated indian as it not roll out os update in india only

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  3. Dan Trump6:27:00 AM

    In the US we just got an Update today. Looks like version 4.4.2 not 5.0 or higher. The wait continues.

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  4. peter1:22:00 PM

    Got the update, it sucks the power - probably only getting half the battery life I got before. In car mode the "hi Galaxy" screen rarely dims, so this sucks up even more power. I really hate the removal of "silent mode" from this version. I can't fathom how any company would remove such a basic phone feature. The sound now has a large increase in volume when you turn it up, far louder than before. Other than that, not huge differences between lollipop and kitkat. Probably not worth the upgrade if you want the extended battery life

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  5. DesLeong3:29:00 PM

    Can I still upgrade my SM-G900i that currently has 4.4.2 KitKat G900IDVU1ANK1 to G900IZTU1BOA1?

    ReplyDelete

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