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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...

Verizon Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Receives an Update to build (G920VVRU4BOG7 & G925VVRU4BOG7), But No Samsung Pay

Verizon  Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) and S6 Edge (SM-G925V) has also been receiving  a minor OTA update recently. The update will bump up the Galaxy S6 Android 5.1.1 OS to build G920VVRU4BOG7 while the Galaxy S6 Edge will move to G925VVRU4BOG7.  The update did not include the Samsung Pay and other new features like the Live broadcast but instead its just another Android security patch update. Noting that Verizon is the only carrier in the US that isn't part of the Samsung Pay as the debate is still ongoing between Samsung and Verizon. Just about yesterday, the CEO of LoopPay - Will Graylin, has tweeted that Verizon Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge users will be able to download the Samsung Pay via Google Play next week.  Meanwhile,  some users already managed to install the said Samsung Pay into their device using the Apps APK file itself, but somehow the activation process were still in a pending status. Here are the technical details: Verizon Samsung...

Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Gets (G920PVPU3BOI1 & G925PVPU3BOI1) Samsung Pay Updates

Sprint is pushing an update to the Samsung galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) and S6 Edge (SM-G925P) to which add some few tweaks to the Samsung Pay. The update will bump the Galaxy S6 baseband version to G920PVPU3BOI1. While the Galaxy S6 Edge will move to G925PVPU3BOI1. The Samsung Pay has already been enabled and was added to the previous OTA update version (G920PVPU2BOH1 & G925PVPU2BOH1) but this one only says a Samsung Pay updates, according to Sprint.  So this one is just a minor update that brings nothing more any major changes but mainly about the Samsung Pay that will launch it service in the United States. So if you're rocking a Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, and haven't received the OTA update you might better check the update right now so you'll get the best of the Samsung Pay feature. Technical Details of the G920PVPU3BOI1 5.1.1 Update Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 (Sprint) Model number: SM-G920P Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G920PVPU3BOI1 Kernel versi...

AT&T Galaxy S6 Edge G925AUCU3BOI2 5.1.1 Update, Enables Samsung Pay Support

The AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is also finally getting its Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update that will move the baseband version to G925AUCU3BOI2. The G925AUCU3BOI2 5.1.1 update mainly brings the Samsung Pay support to which will launch in the United States. The update is now available via Over-The-Air (OTA) and weighs at hefty 670.86 MB file size to download. Device name: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (AT&T USA) Model number: SM-G925A Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G925AUCU3BOI2 Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5527015 dpi@SWHD2407 #1 Build Number: LMY47X.G925AUCU3BOI2 AP G925AUCU3BOI2 CSC G925AATT3BOI2 CP  G925AUCU3BOI2 File size: 670.86 MB The release might run into several days and not all  Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge  users may receive the update at the same time.  So if you haven’t yet gotten your update, you can check for it manually by heading into Settings > About device > Software update . If you’ll received a message that s...

AT&T Galaxy S6 SM-G920A G920AUCU3BOI2 Official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update Rolling Out

If you’ve got the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A) and S6 Edge (SM-G925A), you folks may have gotten an update to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop early this morning. Yes! AT&T has finally started rolling the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.  This update will bump the Galaxy S6 to  baseband version G920AUCU3BOI2, and it weighs in at staggering 660.90 MB (or a bit less, according to the screenshot above).  Meanwhile,  the Galaxy S6 edge will move its baseband version to G925AUCU3BOI2. The push might be in connection to the Samsung Pay’s launch in the United States.  Though the initial changelog details have not yet been confirmed, as AT&T's Support pages isn't updated yet. But on Samsung US support pages it says that it has  Network Enhancements (CIQ) included in it. But if we just base on the update's enourmous file size and looking back to Android 5.1.1 update running on other carrier's Galaxy S6. It should have some few changes to notice beforehand. You may...

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 OTA Update to N920AUCU2AOI6, Brings Samsung Pay and Security Improvements

If you are rocking AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A),  you may have just received and or going to receive the update's notification message.  This new update will bump the build number to N920AUCU2AOI6 from the previously released   build N920AUCU2AOH5 . According to AT&T's announcement, the update  mainly brings an  enhanced performance and device improvements but rather than bringing the Samsung Pay update, to which the said mobile payments is about to launch in the United States. The official OTA release will ask you to install the update's file size at around 28MB.  It just too small, but an important update as AT&T and Samsung were adding some few adjustments to the Samsung Pay's components, like bringing the new security patch, and back end stuff to integrate and fully protect everyone's payment info. The Samsung Pay will officially launch on Septemeber 28, so everyone must take the OTA update to build N920AUCU2AOI6. ...

Sprint Galaxy Note 5 OTA Update to N920PVPU2AOI6, Bringing Samsung Pay update, Wireless Charging improvements and Bug fixes

If you've got a Sprint Galaxy Note5, you may have gotten an update that will bump up its Android 5.1.1 to build N920PVPU1AOI6. The update mainly brings several improvements to the device. One of these is the Samsung Pay updates, which adds some few adjustments to the said new mobile payment in the United States before its official launch this coming September 28.  Adding to that is the Samsung security patch that address the recent Android vulnerability.  The are also several improvements and fixes to which particularly resolve the Wireless Charging issues. In addition to the Samsung Pay mobile payment, owners of Sprint Galaxy Note 5 will then be able to see the fully enabled Samsung Pay in the application drawer. But it isn’t activated yet until the Samsung Pay’s arrival. So don't panic if you'll notice that isn't actually working after taking the update.  In due time, users will then be able to download and install the Samsung Pay Apps when launch and then be abl...

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 Update to N920TUVU2COI5, Brings the Fully Functional Samsung Pay Support

T-Mobile is sending out an update on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T) that will bump the Android 5.1.1 build to N920TUVU2COI5. The N920TUVU2COI5 update brings nothing more any major changes but just a minor OTA update that brings some adjustments to the Samsung Pay.  T-Mobile is ensuring that the said mobile payment will work perfectly before its official launch on September 28, 2015 in the United States. Here are the details: Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: N920TUVU2COI5 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5556672 Build number: LMY47X.N920TUVU1COI5 Build date: September 19, 2015 Release date: September 25, 2015 AP N920TUVU2COI5 CSC N920TTMB2COI5 CP N920TUVU2COI5 File size: 30.01 MB Features: Samsung Pay updates In addition, once the update has made, owners of the Galaxy Note 5 will then be able to see the fully enabled Samsung Pay in the application drawer. But it isn't activated yet, until the Samsung Pay's arrival. Users will then be able to download a...

Update Build G925TUVU3DOI1 on T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925T, Brings Samsung Pay and Various Improvements

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925T) is also getting another Android 5.1.1 Lollipop that will jump up its build to G925TUVU3DOI1.  The update is also similar to the ones released on the regular Samsung   Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) to which mainly an update to the Samsung Pay Apps. Noting that the Samsung Pay App will soon start its services in the United States in just a couple of days ahead. So those who are rocking the T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge and haven't received the software update notification message yet, you folks might check the update right now. Here are the technical details: Device name: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (T-Mobile USA) Model number: SM-G925T Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G925TUVU3DOI1 Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5551112 Build Number: LMY47X.G925TUVU3DOI1 SE for Android Status Enforcing AP G925TUVU2DOI1 CSC G925TTMB2DOI1 CP  G925TUVU2DOI1 File size: 59.96 MB Features / Enhancements: Samsung Pay update Various bug fixes a...

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T Update to build G920TUVU3DOI1, Improved Samsung Pay Apps

T-Mobile is sending another Android 5.1.1 Update to Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T) to which will bump its build to G920TUVU3DOI1 from G920TUVU2DOH6. The update only brings the Samsung Pay update and nothing any major changes to take effect. The Samsung Pay application is the new and upcoming mobile payment in the United States. The Samsung Pay has been already installed in Samsung Galaxy S6,  S6 Edge, S6 Edge plus and the Galaxy Note 5, so this update might only bring some few adjustments and improvements to the said app before its  official launch in the US to which reportedly starts on September 28.  Once it does, a T-Mobile Galaxy S6 will then be able to make mobile payments  by just simply swiping it like a regular credit card as the device itself is equipped with a Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) technology. But anyway,  the following is what the technical details  stated on the G920TUVU3DOI1 update.  The build number itse...

Verizon Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920V Receives Security Patch Update to Build N920VVRU2AOGJ

Verizon is sending its first OTA update on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V). The update will bump up the latter's Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS to N920VVRU2AOGJ from its initial build N920VVRU2AOGI . The update primarily adds the new security patch for Exynos chipset vulnerability.  Therefore, it's only a minor incremental update to which m ainly address the recent bug (Stagefright) vulnerability but also brings additional improvements to the device performance. While some other US carrier's Galaxy Note 5 has also been receiving the same update, but somehow only Verizon's Galaxy Note 5 that did not include a new feature like the Samsung Pay. Only knowing that Verizon is not part and tied up with the new mobile payment in the United States.  But anyhow, Verizon Galaxy Note 5 do still have the other mobile payment like the Android Pay. Here's what the technical details says about the update build N920VVRU2AOGJ; Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband vers...

Update Build G925FXXU2COH5 to African Countries Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F

African owners of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F has received another Android 5.1.1 update to build G925FXXU2COH5. The G925FXXU2COH5 update has replaced the previous build G925FXXU2BOGB and brings nothing more but several improvements, bug fixes, enhancements to features, and for the device stability and performance. The update is officially rolling out via Over-The-Air (OTA) and thru Smart Switch and seen available in Kenya, South Africa. Also, a guy from Saudi Arabia who tipped us mentioned that he also received the said G925FXXU2COH5 few days earlier. Here is what the technical details stated on G925FXXU2COH5 update: Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Model number: SM-G925F Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G925FXXU2COH2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5599585 Build number: LMY47X.G925FXXU2COH5 AP: G920FXXU2COH5 CSC: G925FOJV2COH5 CP: G920FXXU2COH2 Build date: 20/08/2015 Update file size: 200+ MB Noticeably, this G925FXXU2COH5 update is also similar to the one release...

Update Build N920CXXU1AOI3 for the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C, Arriving in Europe

While playing around with Samsung Smart Switch, we spotted a new update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C. The build number is N920CXXU1AOI3 to which will be heading to Europe's Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C owners. The latter might be an initial release build version for Europe's since we haven't seen any other older version. Noting that we already posted numerous updates hitting the Africa, Middle East, and Asia but this the first one for Europe version. In addition, the N920CXXU1AOI3  is eventually available to countries such as Ukraine, Russia, and Uzbekistan. The following is the technical details N920CXXU1AOI3. Device name: Galaxy Note 5 Model number: SM-N920C Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: N920CXXU1AOI3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5412468 Build number: LMY47X.N920CXXU1AOI3 Noticeably, the “Baseband version” is newer than to the ones released in Asian countries (update build N920CXXU1AOI1) but the “Kernel version” hasn’t been changed and it stays sim...

Update G920FXXU2COI1 Landed in Poland's Galaxy S6 SM-G920F, Might Be The Android 6.0 Marshmallow Preparation

The Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F got a new update to build G920FXXU2COI1 to which only seen  released in Poland by now. The update is still an Android 5.1.1 Lollipop base, but since the Android OS will soon evolve to Android 6.0 Marshmallow some users expecting that the said Android 6.0 is getting closer to its release and wider availability for the Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and S6 Edge plus. According to some reports, Samsung is eventually had started working the Android 6.0 Marshmallow for their newer Galaxy flagships. Now, when there is new firmware release but while still under in a soaked test period, Poland is actually the chosen country to run it first as it where many Android developers reside. This is due to the facts that some previous devices like the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S5 also got the first update in the aforementioned countries. But, since Google owns the Android it is expected to come first on their own new and upcoming devices th...

Update build G920IDVU2DOI2 on Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I), Brings Bug Fixes and Improvements

There is a new update on Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) that will bump up its build to G920IDVU2DOI2. The update includes bug fixes, stability and improvements to the device performance. There are also some few revamp in UI (users interface) like the Apps icon to which have been changed into a rounded corner. The new design is quite something similar to the new Galaxy S5 Edge plus and Galaxy Note 5 as some of the menus in "Settings"  are slightly different than before. In addition, the recent updates released starting from the month of September were mainly focused about the security and performance improvements. The security patches to the device OS against the (Stagefright) vulnerability has also added on this update. Some features like live broadcast in the camera, and some of Google's owned applications. Fortunately, the G920IDVU2DOI2 update is only held available in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at this moment. While we are also keeping an eye if the said ...

Update Build N920GUBU1AOI1, Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G Improved Battery Life and Wireless Charging

The Samsung Galaxy Note5 SM-N920G  is getting an update  that will bump Its Android 5.1.1 OS to build N920GUBU1AOI1.  The latter is officially available in select countries in The Americas. The said update manually brings improvements to which particularly the battery life performance and the wireless charging.  The N920GUBU1AOI1 update is the 3rd  Android 5.1.1 revisions that have been released on the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G models. So those who got the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G and hasn't seen any update yet, you may check the update manually either via Over-The-Air and by simply using the Smart Switch for PC. Here are the details: Device name: Galaxy Note 5 Model number: SM-N920G Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: N920GUBU1AOH6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5692246 Build number: LMY47X.N920GUBU1AOI1 Again the N920GUBU1AOI1 update is rolled out in select countries only and might not be available in some parts of Latin America region. ...

Update Build G900FXXU1POI1 on Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F), Equipped with Security Patch

There is another Android 5.0 update dubbed with build number G900FXXU1POI1 to which officially rolling out on Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F). The said update is equipped with the security patch just like the recently rolled out build G900FXXU1BOI3 in the United Kingdom alone. Fortunately,  the update is only rolled out in Switzerland and in the Nordic countries at this moment and isn't eventually made available throughout the Europe region. So we do not have that much luck to get a sneak peek to what's inside on this build.  But some of recently added features on recent Galaxy S5 updates is the Smart manager apps to which a handy tool that allows the Galaxy S5 users to  monitor the battery life performance, RAM management and memory usage. You may also notice some significant changes when it comes to speed and the fluidity of the device performance. What are the Technical details of G900FXXU1POI1 5.0 Update? Here’s what the technical details of G900FXXU1POI1 update...

Update to build N920CXXU1AOI1 Landed in Asia's Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C

Another update on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C model that  move up the build to N920CXXU1AOI1 has landed in Asia. Fortunately,  the update has a similarity to the previously released  build N920CXXU1AOH4 as it also adds stability, bug fixes and further improvements to performance. Meaning, there are no any major changes to take effect once the update has made. But it will boost the device performance, as the update mainly targets the Android core. Update build N920CXXU1AOI1 details Device name: Galaxy Note 5 Model number: SM-N920C Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: N920CXXU1AOH2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5412468 Build number: LMY47X.N920CXXU1AOI1 When you take look the software info, you may notice that the “Baseband version” and the “Kernel version” hasn’t been changed and it stays similar to the previous released. This update is officially released in select South-East Asia countries to particularly available in Thailand, Vietnam ...

First Update Build N920W8VLU1AOI1 on Canadian Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8

All major Canadian carrier's is sending out the first software update Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8. The update is still an Android 5.1.1 OS but will bump up to build  N920W8VLU1AOI1. The update mainly bringing improvements to the device performance.  It may also include the security improvements to address recent vulnerabilities in pictures and video messaging (MMS) to which have been released on select Samsung devices in Canada. The following  is the update detail to which already covers all Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920W8 from major carrier's like Telus, Bell, Roger, Wind, and among others to which the firmware build version were all the same. Device name: Galaxy Note 5 Model number: SM-N920W8 Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: N920W8VLU1AOI1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5388899 Build number: LMY47X.N920W8VLU1AOI1 How to manually check the software info on Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920W8) To manually check the firmware build details of your device just simply touch ...

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G Got the Initial Firmware Build N920GDDU1AOH7 in India

If you've got a newly purchased  Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G variant, and you are from India, Bangladesh, Nepal  and Sri Lanka, you folks got Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS initial release firmware build N920GDDU1AOH7. The latter is the shipment firmware Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G  that only support the 4G TDD-LTE band.  This particular varaint  is something similar to the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I found in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore to which also technically equipped with 4G TDD-LTE bands frequency support. Here are the details: Device name: Galaxy Note 5 Model number: SM-N920G Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: N920GUBU1AOH6 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5676655 Build number: LMY47X.N920GDDU1AOH7 To manually check the firmware build details on your Galaxy Note5 SM-N920G,  just simply touch in  Apps > Settings > then touch About device under the SYSTEM tab touch the Software Info to view the installed Android version, Baseban...