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A Take A Look Of What's Inside The Google Pixel 10, Camera, Battery, Display, and Main Board Assembly

Let's take a look the whole assembly inside the Google Pixel 10 as IFixit once again showed us the step by step teardown guide. You'll be surprised of how the layout of the main board, battery and camera being neatly stack. It begins with dismounting the battery assembly, down to the camera, then the main board, down to the screen display. Disassembling the Google Pixel 10 only need an anti-clamp a few picks, and a screw driver, making any future repair effortless. . Why do we need a teardown guide? We'll here's how IFixit answers: The Pixel 10 is powered by Google’s smartest chip yet, it’s packed with AI that can translate calls in real time, coach your photography, and even write emails for you. But here’s the thing: no AI feature in the world is going to help when your battery dies. That’s where we come in, so let’s open it up and see how repair-friendly this “AI-first” phone really is. Chapters 00:00 Intro to the Pixel 10 Teardown 00:20 Heatless back panel re...

Update G925FXXU2COH2 5.1.1 on Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F, Brings Note 5 and S6 Edge+ Apps and Design

A new 5.1.1 update build version G925FXXU2COH2 is continually heading its way on Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925F) owners in United Kingdom. The G925FXXU2COH2 update is bringing some additional tweaks and a few revamp on its designs to which taken from Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+ features. The very first noticeable changes is the Apps icon which now look likely the same as to the Galaxy S6 edge plus and Galaxy Note 5. The Apps edge icons is also great on multitasking experience. Adding to that is the Live broadcast feature to which will also allow users to broadcast via Youtube. There also some several improvements you'll going to notice in the camera, fingerprint reader, the Samsung gear connectivity and more new Apps is added in it. I must say that this is the first 5.1.1  update that I could tell much more and is a stable firmware built for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F. What are the technical details of  G920...

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H) Update to version G900HXXU1BOG5 Now Rolling Out in India

The Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H) receives a new update to build version G900HXXU1BOG5. The latter is still in Android 5.0 Lollipop base, to which is apparently rolling out in India as of this moment. While looking at the G900HXXU1BOG5 build details itself,  it seems that contains some huge differences compared to the previously released  build version G900HXXU1BOC3 .  So we can expect some major enhancement,  bug fixes and further improvements to the device performance. Also, noting that the G900HXXU1BOG5 is now the second Android 5.0 update in a row, to which officially released in India alone. Technical Details of G900HXXU1BOG5 Update Here are the firmware build details of G900HXXU1BOG5 Android 5.0 which cab be seen via Settings>> About device. Device name: Samsung Galaxy S5 Model number: SM-G900H Android version: 5.0 (Lollipop OS) Baseband version: G900HXXU1BOG4 Kernel version: 3.4.0-5493089 Build number: LRX21T.G900HXXU1BOG5 SE for ...

Update build version G920FXXU2COH2 is Officially Send out on Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F)

A newly released Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update on the Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) dubbed with  build version G920FXXU2COH2.  Samsung is initially  sending out the latter in France and Russia, but other countries in Europe might also get the said update. The update brings some additional  improvements, bug fixes and further enhancement to performance, according to the addressed details.  But while looking at how the G920FXXU2COH2 update performed, it's a little bit smoother, the fingerprint is improved.  Also, some of the User Interface (UI) got some changes and some of Samsung's default application are being updated to the latest version. What are the technical details of  G920FXXU2COH2 5.1.1 Update? Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 (International) Model number: SM-G920F Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G920FXXU2COH2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5599585 Build number: LMY47X.G920FXXU2COH2 AP: G920FXXU2COH2 CSC: G920FOXE2C...

Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge OTA Update version (G920PVPU2BOH1 &G925PVPU2BOH1), bringing Samsung Pay, Youtube Live Broadcast

Sprint is sending out an update on Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) and the Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925P) that will bump up the build version to G920PVPU2BOH1  and G925PVPU2BOH1 . The update is now the fourth Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update that have been rolled out in the row. According to Sprint announcement, the VPU2BOH1 update will now enable the Samsung Pay to which will be available and start its actual service until September 28, 2015. Some new features and enhancements were also introduced, such as the Live broadcasting via Youtube, High Quality Audio (with Samsung headsets). The are also several revamp to the user interface (UI), as the icon have changed just like the ones found on the newly released Samsung's flagships the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+ (plus). Technical Details of the G920PVPU2BOH1 5.1.1 Update Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 (Sprint) Model number: SM-G920P Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G920PVPU2BOH1 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: LMY4...

Samsung Galaxy S6 4G+ (SM-G920I) Android 5.1.1 Update, Lollipop version G920IDVU2COH4 Rolling Out in Singapore

The Samsung Galaxy S6 4G+ (SM-G920I) Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update has finally arrived. The 5.1.1 update which is being dubbed with build G920IDVU2COH4 is now available at Samsung's firmware database. Though, there are no any official reports to when the update could start to roll out at this moment. But this update will going to be release in Singapore's Galaxy S6 4G+ these couple of days if and once this updated version comes at its finalization stage. What are the technical details of the update? Android version: 5.1.1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5567447 Baseband version: G920IDVU2COH3 Build number: LMY47X.G920IDVU2COH4 AP: G920IDVU2COH4 CP: G920IOLC2COH3 CSC: G920IDVU2COH3 Features/Enhancements of the 5.1.1 Update: OS upgrade to 5.1.1 Google security patches (Stagefright) Samsung applications update Other global bug fixes, stability and security improvements How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S6 4G+ (SM-G920I) to Official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Just follow...

Australia and New Zealand Galaxy S6 (G920I) and S6 Edge (G925I) Gets (COGA) 5.1.1 Update

Australia and New Zealand's Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and the Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925I) has finally received its Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update. The update has bumped up the firmware build version to G920IDVU2COGA on the Galaxy S6 while the S6 edge G925IDVU2COGA. The update is now held available for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge from Vodafone Australia,  Vodafone New Zealand, and Spark/Telecom New Zealand. The unbranded or SIM-Free variant also got the said updates but only for New Zealand users only. While for Australian users has not yet available at this moment, including those under with Telstra's network but might be just follow very soon. The update contains several fixes on some particular issues such as the 3G data, security alerts, missing icons in the quick panel, and the intermittent black screen. The update is also equipped with security patches to fix the (Stagefright) vulnerability.  There are also  some of Samsung's default application also updat...

Samsung Galaxy S5 OTA G900FXXU1BOH4 5.0. Lollipop Update, Rolling Out in England

Samsung has released another Android 5.0 Lollipop update that bump up the build number to G900FXXU1BOH4. The update is sent out via Over-The-Air (OTA) update to which the rolling out is only in England alone at this time being. The G900FXXU1BOH4 update is an address to the recent Android OS vulnerability  in pictures and video messaging (MMS). This is the same update that has also been sent out to many Android smartphones and tablets, including the US version of Galaxy S5 like AT&T Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) , T-Mobile Galaxy S5 (SM-G900T) , Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P) , Verizon  Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V) and the Canadian Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) , that bring nothing more but the Google's security patches to fix the so-called (Stagefright) vulnerability. In addition, the G900FXXU1BOH4 is also equipped with a new application called Smart Manager, which allows users to manage and monitor the system such as the RAM memory usage, battery life performance, and the security ...

Verizon Galaxy S6 Android 5.1.1 Update (G920VVRU3BOG5) Rolling Out

For those who rocks Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) the Android 5.11 Lollipop update has officially rolling out. The latter will get the new software update dubbed with build number  LMY47X.G920VVRU3BOG5 and also bumps up the baseband version to G920VVRU3BOG5 .  Along with the update are some similar feature and enhancements that they've also sendout to Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V) owners. The update is contained with numerous enhancements and fixes to some particular issues like the ‘Contacts has stopped’ error and a lot more. Along with it, is the Stagefright fix, just like the ones released on Sprint and AT&T   Galaxy S6 and S5 edge. Enhancements: Upgrade to Android OS 5.1.1 Caller Name ID now works if you have Advanced Calling enabled on your device Fixed an issue where sometimes ‘Contacts has stopped’ would pop up Fixed a no service condition when traveling to Puerto Rico Fixed an issue where sometimes the Mobile Data icon would disapp...

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge 5.1.1 Update (G925VVRU3BOG5) Finally Released

Verizon is now officially sending out the Android 5.11 Lollipop update on Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V).  The Galaxy S6 edge 5.1.1 update now bump up the build number to LMY47X.G925VVRU3BOG5 and baseband version to  G925VVRU3BOG5 . There are numerous enhancements being introduce to the update and mostly all of it are fixes to some particular issues like the ‘Contacts has stopped’ error and a lot more. The initial changelog details also mentioned the Stagefright fix, just like the ones released on Sprint and AT&T   S6 edge. Note: There is a typo error as shown on screenshot. The  Software version should be LMY47X.G925VVRU3BOG5,  instead of  LMY47X.G920VVRU3BOG5 which pointed to the Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V). Enhancements: Upgrade to Android OS 5.1.1 Caller Name ID now works if you have Advanced Calling enabled on your device Fixed an issue where somet...

Verizon Galaxy S5 Gets an Update version G900VVRU2BOG5, An address to the recent (Stagefright) vulnerabilities

An OTA update build version G900VVRU2BOG5 is rolling out on Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V). The G900VVRU2BOG5 is not a 5.1.1 update but contains a security patch to fix Stagefright vulnerability, and the latter is still remained in Android 5.0 base. The update mainly address the recent vulnerabilities in the picture and video messaging (MMS) and there are no any further visual changes to take effect into the device. The security patch is basically a security improvement to the inner part of the Android operating system. The patch was created by Google itself, to protect the users vital information right after they recently found out the aforementioned (Stagefright) bug. This is exactly the same update that have been also rolled out on AT&T , Sprint ,  T-Mobile and Canadian Galaxy S5 devices. Technicals details of the G900VVRU2BOG5 5.0 update Device:   Samsung Galaxy S5 Model number: SM-G900V Android version: 5.0 (Lollipop OS) Baseband version:...

Canadian Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 Update version 5.0 G900W8VLU1BOC2, Security Improvements Added

Bell, Rogers, Telus, and the rest of Canadian carrier's Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 gets a new software update that will bump up the build version to G900W8VLU1BOC2.  The update is said to address the recent vulnerabilities in picture and video messaging (MMS). The G900W8VLU1BOC2 is not the Android 5.1.1 update yet but is still based in Android 5.0,  just like the previous update - build version G900W8VLU1BOC1.   The latter only brings the Google's Security Patch to fix the (Stagefright) bug, which is basically a security enhancement to the device OS, so that the users vital information will be protected and safe. Technicals details of the G900W8VLU1BOC2 5.0 update Device:   Samsung Galaxy S5 Model number: SM-G900W8 Android version: 5.0 (Lollipop OS) Baseband version G900W8VLU1BOC2 Kernel version: 3.4.0-4100894 Build number: LRX21T.G900W8VLU1BOC2 SE for Android status Enforcing advanced user's info: AP: G900W8VLU1BOC2 CSC:...

Galaxy S6 SM-G920I 5.1.1 Update version G920IDVU2COGA is Rolling out in India and Saudi Arabia

The Samsung Galaxy S6 has once again received a 5.1.1 update that will bump the build version to G920IDVU2COGA from the previous 5.1.1. G920IDVU2COF8 .  This is the second  Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update being released in India's Galaxy S6 owners. While, on the other hand, this the same update that has also  been rolled out in Saudi Arabia but it the first 5.1.1 update we have ever seen released in the country so far.  The update brings the device security enhancements to  fix a certain bug (Stagefright) vulnerabilities and further improvements performance, to which also includes the battery life improvements. Technical details G920IDVU2COGA 5.1.1 update: Model number: SM-G920I Android version: 5.0.2 Baseband version: G920IDVU2COGA Kernel version: 3.10.61-5499188 Build number: LMY47X.G920IDVU2COGA How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S6 G920I to Official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Just follow these guide on how to keep your G...

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900T 5.1.1 Update version G900TUVU1FOG6, brings Advanced messaging & Stagefright fix

T-Mobile is sending out a 5.1.1 update on Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900T) to which brings up the build version to G900TUVU1FOG6. The G900TUVU1FOG6 5.1.1 update contains a new feature such as the Advanced messaging, and a fix to the Swype issues while deleting and typing  letters. In addition, the update is also a response  to the  circulating Stagefright vulnerabilities. As the update is also equipped with the new Google's security patch,  which is basically an Android OS security enhancement to fix the said Stagefright bug. This is the same thing we have seen on AT&T Galaxy S5 SM-G900A)  and  Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)  recent software updates. Technical details: Device name:  Galaxy S5 Model number: SM-G900T Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G900TUVU1FOG6 Kernel Version: 3.4.0-5406928 Build Number: LMY47X.G900TUVU1FOG6 New Feature: Advanced messaging Enhancements and Improvements:...

AT&T Galaxy S6 Edge OTA update G925AUCU2AOF4, Not the 5.1.1 but a Stagefright Fix Add up

AT&T has just released the over-the-air OTA update on Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925A), bringing in the new build version that will bump up to G925AUCU2AOF4.  The update is equipped with the new Google's Security Patches which is security enhancements to fight against Stagefright bug and nothing else. The latter is not the Android 5.1.1 update yet, but still an Android 5.0.2 base.  They've also released the same update to the Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A)  earlier,  it is another revision of the Android 5.0.2 which is added up with the fix to the Stagefright vulnerabilities. All newer Android smartphones and tablets will  technically going to receive the patch Stagefright updates. In fact, AT&T's  Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) , likewise on Sprint  Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) and Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925P)  rolls out has begun few days ago.  We are also eyeing on T-Mobile and Verizon Galaxy S6 and S6 edge update in response to the ...

AT&T Galaxy S6 OTA update G920AUCU2AOF4 Rolling Out, It's not the 5.1.1 Lollipop Yet

AT&T has just released another OTA update on Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A) to which will bump the firmware build number to G920AUCU2AOF4 from G920AUCU2AOF3 . But yet again, this is not the awaited Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update yet, that anyone might have waited. The update will still remain in Android version 5.0.2 and not the 5.1.1 that we have been expecting for. Even though it is not the 5.1.1 update but there something much more important stuff in it. The most useful part is the Android OS Security Enhancements, this is Google's new security patches that will going to fix the Stagefright bug. This is the same patches inclusion like the ones that has just recently rolled out on Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) , and likewise on Sprint Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) and Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925P) . On the other hand, we are also expecting T-Mobile and Verizon to roll out their own update in response to the Stagefright bug. Here are the technical details about the G920AUCU2AOF4 5.0.2 upda...

O2 Galaxy S6 SM-G920F 5.1.1 Update version G920FXXU2BOGC

Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F owners within O2 network in the United Kingdom alone receive the new 5.1.1 update that will bump up the build version to G920FXXU2BOGC from the previous  build G920FXXU2BOFJ . The update's initial changelog stated that it includes device stability improvements, new and or enhanced features, device security enhancements, several  bug fixes and further improvements to performance. While looking at the firmware build itself, the G920FXXU2BOGC 5.1.1 update also changes the baseband version to G920FXXU2BOGE of which technically indicates that there is some improvement is being added to boost the network connectivity.  But the kernel version is still the same to the previous G920FXXU2BOFJ 5.1.1 update. What are the technicals about the G920FXXU2BOGC 5.1.1 update? Here's what it reads in the system info which can be viewed in Settings>About device . Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G920FXXU2BOGE Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5012324 ...