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High-End Android Phones Powered with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Some smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 have already been launched in China, with many expecting a global release shortly after. A growing list of flagship smartphones are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which was officially announced in late September 2025. The chipset is anticipated to power top-tier Android devices throughout late 2025 and 2026, with several phones already confirmed or heavily rumored. Xiaomi 17 series: The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max were confirmed as the first phones to use this chip. The Pro and Pro Max models will include a secondary rear display. nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series: The gaming-focused nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. realme GT8 Pro: The realme GT8 Pro launched in China in October 2025 with the new Snapdragon chip and is expected to be released in international markets later. Honor Magic 8 series: The Honor Magic 8 series, which includes t...

AT&T Galaxy S5 Lollipop Update G900AUCU3BOC4 Finally Rolling!

The Lollipop update on AT&T's Galaxy S5 (SM-N900A) has finally rolling out! The latter is dubbed with build number G900AUCU3BOC4 and its based in-line with Android 5.0 Lollipop "LRX21T". AT&T may be may be one of the last US carrier that have had released the awaited Lollipop OS but its seem it still keep on the right track and scheduled time before the market-launch of the new AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A) and Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925A).   Noting that there was some minor bug issues surrounding the Android 5.0 Lollipop update but its the latest Android craze that everyone has been awaiting for.

Here are the technical details of the G900AUCU3BOC4 5.0 Lollipop update in Settings>>About device:
Device name: Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900A
Android version: 5.0
Baseband version: G900AUCU3BOC4
Kernel version: 3.4.0-4432708
Build number: LRX21T.G900AUCU3BOC4


Changelog details Android 5.0/ Baseband G900AUCU3BOC4: 

Aside from the Android 5.0 Lollipop goodies there are also a bunch of detailed changelog addressed by AT&T.

Software update includes
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop Highlights
    • Songs, photos, apps, and even recent searches from one Android device can be immediately enjoyed across all of your Android devices.
    • New User Interface look and feel, more fluid motions
    • Priority mode to only allow certain notifications to get through
    • Battery saving features and remaining time left to charge or deplete indicators
    • Smart Lock to secure phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like a wearable or car
    • Most frequently used settings available with just two swipes down from the top screen
    • Details at: http://www.android.com/versions/lollipop-5-0/

In addition, the G900AUCU3BOC4 is an update from previous G900AUCU2AOA1 which is the Android 4.4.4 KitKat update released way back in February.  It is available via Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) Update with a hefty 1.4GB in file size to download.

All Samsung Galaxy S5  in the US alone is now almost completely covered with Android 5.0 Lollipop update.  So from now on we might look forward and keep'ing an eye for an Android 5.0.1, Android 5.0.2 or maybe an Android 6.0 updates. Who knows?

source: AT&T

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  1. Narendra2:30:00 AM

    From where can i download the .zip file of the above at&t lollipop firmware

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