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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...

Sprint Galaxy Note 5 OTA Update N920PVPU2AOJ6, Enables Gear Virtual Reality and Android for Work Support

Sprint has just released another  OTA update to build N920PVPU2AOJ6 for the Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-N920P). The latter is now the second Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) update next to the previous released build N920PVPU1AOI6 . According to Sprint, the N920PVPU2AOJ6 update is added with Android for Work and the Gear Virtual Reality (VR) support. In addition, this OTA update also bring the new Google Security patches. Technical details of the OTA update build N920PVPU2AOJ6 Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: N920PVPU2AOJ6 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: LMY47X.N920PVPU2AOJ6 Features/Enhancements: Samsung Galaxy  Note 5 software update - version N920PVPU2AOJ6 Additional brand support Google Security Patches Support for additional Gear VR features Support for Android for Work (AfW) Enhanced support for the Samsung keyboard accessory Updated Samsung Knox to version 2.5.1 Other general fixes The update will be rolling out in phases...

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G update build N920GDDU2AOJ5, Rolling Out in India

India's Samsung Galaxy note 5 (SM-N920G) owners have gotten a new update that will bump up the recent Android 5.1.1  Lollipop OS from initial released build N920GDDU1AOH7 to build  N920GDDU2AOJ5 .  The update is said to bring some bug fixes, security patches, stability, and further improvements to performance.  Though there are no any proper chagelog that has been addressed by Samsung,  the N920GDDU2AOJ5 update also features the Battery usage optimization, and enhancements to wireless charging.  Below are the technical details of the update build N920GDDU2AOJ5. Technical details of the  N920GDDU2AOJ5 5.1.1 Update Android version: 5.1.1 Lollipop Baseband version: N920GDDU2AOJ3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5943515 Build number: LMY47X.N920GDDU2AOJ5 AP: N920GDDU2AOJ5 CP:  N920GDDU2AOJ3 CSC: N920GODD2AOJ6 Features: The stability of Call has been improved. Battery usage optimization. Improved...

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G Update build N920GUBU2AOJ4 in The Americas

There is a new update for the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G) variants and its heading its way to The Americas region.  The said update will bump up its recent Android 5.1.1, Lollipop OS from  build N920GUBU1AOH6  to build  N920GUBU2AOJ4 . The N920GUBU2AOJ4 update is said to bring some improvements to the device security and a new feature called Battery Apps Optimization. The latter also brings some  fixes to improve the Wireless charging and the stability of Call function. Technical details of  the update build N920GUBU2AOJ4 Android version: 5.1.1 Lollipop Baseband version: N920GUBU2AOJ3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5962091 Build number: LMY47X.N920GUBU2AOJ4 AP: N920GUBU2AOJ4 CP: N920GUBU2AOJ3 CSC:  N920GZTO2AOJ2 (varies in countries/carrier) Features: The stability of Call has been improved. Battery usage optimization. Improved device security. Improved wireless charging Bug fixes, stability and fu...

4th 5.1.1 Update Has Landed on Vodafone Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, bumps to G920FXXU3QOJH & G925FXXU3QOJH builds

Vodafone Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge SM-G925F is getting another Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update. This new update will bump the Galaxy S6 to build G920FXXU3QOJH from G920FXXU3QOH8. While the Galaxy S6 edge will also move to build G925FXXU3QOJH from G925FXXU3QOH8 to which was just rolled out way back in August. According to the initial changelog details, both updates offers some bug fixes, device stability enhancements along with security patch and further improvements to performance. It's only a minor OTA update to which addresses some minor issues to the previous released. In addition, this is the 4th official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update on Vodafone's Galax S6 and S6 Edge in European countries alone. While taking a much quicker look at the build itself, it seems that has something more valuable and significant changes to be made in the Android core as the kernel version and the baseband version has changed. Following are the technicals details of the G920FXXU3QOJH the G925FXXU3QOJ...

Galaxy S6 Edge is Getting an Update to build G925FXXU3COJ1, brings Security Patch and Improvements to Performance

Following the Galaxy S6 update to build G920FXXU3COJ1 , the Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) is also getting an update that will bump it Android 5.1.1 OS to build G925FXXU3COJ1. It is an incremental software update similar to what was we have found on the Galaxy S6 that particularly brings some sort of device stability, bug fixes, a security patch and further improvements to  performance. Here is what the technical details says about the G925FXXU3COJ1 5.1.1 update: Device name: GALAXY S6 edge Model number: SM-G925F Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G925FXXU3COI9 Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5917605 Build Number: LMY47X.G925FXXU3COJ1 Features and Enhancements: Various bug fixes Device security patch update Further improvements to performance The G925FXXU3COJ1 is being held available via OVer-The-Air (OTA) and via Smart Switch for PC. It is gradually heading it way in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and the rest of Arab ...

Update Build G920FXXU3COJ1 on Galaxy S6, added with Security Patch and Bug Fixes

An update to build G920FXXU3COJ1 has landed on Galaxy S6 owners in Africa and Arab countries. The G920FXXU3COJ1 is just a minor OTA update to which the latter is still base in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.  The said update is the fourth officially released Android 5.1.1 to which particularly brings some sort of device stability, bug fixes, a security patch and further improvements to  performance. Following is the technical details of G920FXXU3COJ1 5.1.1 update: Device name: GALAXY S6 Model number: SM-G920F Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G920FXXU3COI9 Kernel Version: 3.10.61-5917605 Build Number: LMY47X.G920FXXU3COJ1 Features and Enhancements: Various bug fixes Device security patch update Further improvements to performance The G920FXXU3COJ1 is being held available via OVer-The-Air (OTA) and via Smart Switch for PC. It is gradually heading it way in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt an...

AT&T Galaxy S5 5.1.1 OTA update build G900AUCU4COI5, Brings Android for Work and Ultra Power Saver mode fix

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) is finally getting its Android 5.1.1 OTA update that bumps to build G900AUCU4COI5 from previous Android 5.0 G900AUCU4BOF 3. The update will not only move the Android OS to Android 5.1.1, but the latter also brings along some additional features and system enhancements. The addressed changelog says that it includes the Android for Work, a security update, and a fix to Ultra Power Saver mode for devices using on device encryption. Technical details of the G900AUCU4COI5 5.1.1 Update: Device: GALAXY S5 Model number: SM-G900A Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G900AUCU4COI5 Kernel version: 3.4.0-586384 Build number: LMY47X.G900AUCU4COI5 Enhancements and Improvements: Android 5.1.1 Android For Work Security updates Fix to Ultra Power Saver mode for devices using On Device Encryption A screenshot of the Android 5.1.1 update to build G900AUCU4COI5, taken from the device settings According to AT&T, the G90...

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Update build N920CXXU2AOJ5, Features BatteryUsage Optimization and Improved Call Stability

Samsung has just  released an update for the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C owners. This update comes with build number N920CXXU2AOJ5 to which the latter is still base in Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop).  According to Samsung, this update mainly brings some fixes to stabilized the quality of calls, and a new feature called Battery usage optimization. In addition, it is also added with some patches to improved the device security. Furthermore, the update is now officially and massively rolled out to all Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C) owners across Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and African countries. Technical details of N920CXXU2AOJ5 5.1.1 Update Android version: 5.1.1 Lollipop Baseband version: N920CXXU2AOJ3 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5943515 Build number: LMY47X.N920CXXU2AOJ5 Features and Enhancements: The stability of Call has been improved. Battery usage optimization. The security of the device has been improved. This update file size is at ...

Update Build G900FXXU1BOJ1 on Galaxy S5 SM-G900F, brings Memory management, Security and Improved Performance

There is another update that bumps to build G900FXXU1BOJ1 have just arrived in England's Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) owners. For the record, the latter is now the 9th official Android 5.0 Lollipop update that had to roll out in the UK alone, but still not too close enough on getting any 5.1.1 update. The update is said to bring stability, updated  user interface, several bug fixes, and further improvements to performance. In addition, the G900FXXU1BOJ1 update also includes the new security enhancements to address the recent Android vulnerability. Noticeably, this new device security enhancement has already been added and found on previously released builds such as the G900FXXU1BOI3 and G900FXXU1BOH4  but it might be another patch added in it. Below is  the technical details G900FXXU1BOJ1 5.0 update. This can be viewed in  Settings > About device, right after installing the G900FXXU1BOJ1 update. Device: Samsung Galaxy S5 Model number: SM-G900F Android ...

Update build G920FXXU3QOIT on Galaxy S6, Brings Stability and Security Enhancements

There is another 5.1.1 Lollipop update is heading its way for the Galaxy S6 owners  in Europe. The update comes with build number G920FXXU3QOIT to which is basically tells us that it's a carrier branded firmware. The latter has been gradually rolled out on "Cosmote" and "T-Mobile Europe" Galaxy S6 SM-G920F. The G920FXXU3QOIT is the fourth official Android 5.1.1 update for the mentioned mobile network operator's Galaxy S6. In addition, while taking a closer look at the G920FXXU3QOIT build itself, it's something quite similar to the previously released build G920FXXU2QOH8 way back in August.  But, the update contains some sort of device stability, bug fixes, device security and further enhancements to performance. Here are the technical details of the G920FXXU3QOIT 5.1.1 update:  Device name: Samsung Galaxy S6 Model number: SM-G920F Android version: 5.1.1 Baseband version: G920FXXU3COI9 Kernel Version: 3.10.61...

Verizon Galaxy Note 5 OTA Update build N920VVRU2AOJ2, Brings Samsung Pay and Android security patches

Verizon has just rolled out an update on Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V) to which will now bump it recent Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) operating software version to N920VVRU2AOJ2. The latter mainly brings the Samsung pay application that will then enable the device to use the said mobile payment method. The update also includes the Android security patches to which basically address the recent Android vulnerabilities, according to Verizon. In addition, there are also some several fixes, enhancements to features, and other improvements to some application that hasn't been mentioned in the summarized changelog details. According to Samsung support, the update were also equipped with fixes to the Wireless charging issues, an enhancements to Advanced calling, Multi Endpoint, and a lot more. Technical details of the N920VVRU2AOJ2 5.1.1 Update: Android version: 5.1.1 Lollipop Baseband version: N920VVRU2AOJ2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-5966591 Build number: LMY47X.N920VV...

OTA Update N920IDVU2AOJ4 on Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920I, Improved Stability of Call and Battery usage Optimization

A new OTA update has just recently released on the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920I)  in Australia and Singapore.  The update is dubbed with build number  N920IDVU2AOJ4, to which still an Android 5.1.1 base firmware. The N920IDVU2AOJ4 is an update to the previously release build N920IDVU1AOH2  particularly in Australia. While on the other hand, it is also an update to previous released  build  N920IDVU1AOH6 in Singapore's Galaxy Note 5 users. In addition, the update is said to mainly bring an improvement to the stability of Call  to which have been found some minor glitches. There is also a new feature called Battery usage Optimisation added, to which will now allow users to optimise some unused apps to improve the battery life performance as possible.  Adding to that is the Google Security patches to which basically address the recent Android vulnerabilities. Technical details of the Android 5.1.1 OTA Update build...

Australia Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Update build G920IDVU3DOJ6 & G925IDVU3DOJ6

Australian owners of the Galaxy S6  (SM-G920I) and S6 Edge (SM-G925I) is getting another Android 5.1.1 OTA update. The update will bump build up the build number to G920IDVU3DOJ6 on Galaxy S6, while the S6 Edge on the other hand, will move its build number G925IDVU3DOJ6.  The update brings up some new features such as the Rich communication, Apps Optimization, and the newly updated Smart Manager and Samsung gear app. The update also includes the newly redesigned Apps icon, to which has a rounded edge and similar to the newly released Galaxy Note5. In addition, the updated Smart Manager is one of the main concern of the update. This feature that will allow users to monitor the battery performance, RAM usage, memory storage and device security in one place within the device settings. It is now added with the Apps optimization feature to which is also a handy tool to optimized some apps just to get rid of battery draining problem, RAM and memory issues. He...

Verizon Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Enables Samsung Pay Update Now Available

As promised to Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) and Galaxy  S6 edge (SM-G925V)  owners that they will get the Samsung Pay apps installed on their devices. It is now finally rolling ou bringing the said Samsung Pay to which the new recently launched mobile payment in the United States alone.  The update is still base in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop but will move the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 OS build version to G920VVRU4BOG9 from G920VVRU4BOG7. While on the other hand, the Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge will also bump up to build G925VVRU4BOG9. In addition, the update also includes another Android security patches.  Both updates are now available via Over-The-Air (OTA) to which gradually release in stages. Once took the update, users will then be able to download the said Samsung Pay apps from Google Play Store. The rest is just to simply activate their own cards, but only from those select banks that have been tied-up with Samsung Pay. You may heaf-over at S...

Canadian Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 Official Android 5.1.1 Update to build G900W8VLU1COI4 Now Available

Rogers, Bell, Telus and among other Canadian Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) has started receiving the official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update.  The 5.1.1 update arrived with build number G900W8VLU1COI4 has just officially released by Samsung itself.  This will update the Galaxy S5 from Android 5.0 G900W8VLU1BOC2 to Android 5.1.1 G900W8VLU1COI4. The update will not only bump the OS to 5.1.1 but it also equipped with security improvements to address the recent vulnerabilities in MMS services. Details of the G900W8VLU1COI4 5.1.1 update Device:   Samsung Galaxy S5 Model number: SM-G900W8 Android version: 5.1.1 (Lollipop OS) Baseband version G900W8VLU1COI4 Kernel version: 3.4.0-5793883 Build number: LMY47X.G900W8VLU1COI4 SE for Android status: Enforcing AP: G900W8VLU1COI4 CSC: G900W8OYA1COI4 CP: G900W8VLUICOI4 Build date:  September 11,2015 Release date:  October 15,2015 Features / Enhancements: 5.1.1 OS Devi...

EE UK Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Update to build G920FXXU2QOI4 & G925FXXU2QOI4

Everything Everywhere (EE) has released an update to its Galaxy S6 and S6 edge users in United Kingdom. The update will bump the Galaxy S6 Android 5.1.1 OS to build G920FXXU2QOI4, whilst on the other hand, the Galaxy S6 Edge will move its build to G925FXXU2QOI4. Th update mainly brings several improvements to the device stability, including bug fixes, and further improvements to performance, according to the initial changelog addressed by Samsung. In addition, there are also some changes found in the users interface like the rounded application icons to which have been found on the Galaxy S6 edge plus designs. Some Microsoft apps (Word, Excel Powerpoint) were also spotted in the update. 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. What are the technical details of Upd...

Galaxy S6 edge G925FXXU3COI9 OTA Update Brings Battery Usage and App Optimization Support

An OTA update has officially rolling out once again on the Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) to which will bump the firmware build to G925FXXU3COI9 . The latter is similar to the ones that had just also released on the regular Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) that had just moved its build to  G920FXXU3COI9 . The update mainly brings the Battery usage and App optimization support. The new feature to which allowing the Galaxy S6 Edge users to monitor the device battery consumption as well as granting access to optimize the applications to save as much of the battery power. The G925FXXU3COI9 5.1.1 update is officially released for the unbranded or unlocked Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) only. It is has been spotted and are available in England and France as we speak, but then again it might be also available throughout the rest of Europe soon.  The release is still in stages, so it simply means that some may already received the said update, but there a...