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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...

Marshmallow Update to G900FXXU1CPD2 for Europe's Unbranded Galaxy S5 SM-G900F has begun

The long awaited Android Marshmallow update for the unbranded or factory unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F has just started in Europe. Earlier today, an unbranded firmware build  G900FXXU1CPD2 which is based in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow  has started hitting over the air. The said Android MM released are now initially available and are spotted heading to The Netherlands Galaxy S5 owners.  This is just a good indication that the rest of the European countries will received the said Marshmallow goodies these couple of days ahead. The Android Marshmallow G900FXXU1CPD2 build is quite similar to the ones released on Vodafone Galaxy S5 update build G900FXXU1CPD3 . It carries the same "kernel version" and has been process at the date but only differs in "baseband" version.  We have also found that  released build G900FXXU1CPD7  in United Arab Emirates seems the most latest build compared to the latter and the form...

Galaxy S5 Marshmallow Update Gets Root using TWRP recovery, Xposed Framework and SuperSU Apps

Some folks who have just upgraded their Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update has achieved root on it.  Many advanced users were forcefully removed their root access on their own devices just to get the Marshmallow update.  The root method involves using a Xposed framework and the Super SU apps. The rooting process is just like installing an apps from Playstore to which where users will just simply download and then install the both apps one at a time. So if you wanna give it try  to root your Galaxy S5 running in Marshmallow update you can check at these pages to where you can find the said  Xposed Framework and SuperSU App. Twrp-3.0.2-0-klte.img.tar -  here SuperSu Apps  - here Xposed Framework Apps - here The TWRP can be flash via Odin3_v3_10.7 ( here ), and shall be loaded at the AP button. Whilst the Xposed Framework and SuperSU App apps were packed in "APK" file like the ...

Marshmalllow update G900FXXU1CPD3 for network locked Galaxy S5 SM-G900F in Europe

This week Samsung has started to pushed the Marshmallow update to some select major carrier in Europe while   leaving the unbranded or unlocked version of the Galaxy S5 a one step behind. The said Android MM were packed in build version  G900FXXU1CPD3, and were released in phases on carrier branded Galaxy S5 devices. It seems like the unlocked version of Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Marshmallow update will still take for some time to arrive or might also follow very shortly. Technical details of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update – First release build version G900FXXU1CPD3 Model number: SM-G900F Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Android security patch level: April 2, 2016 Baseband version: G900FXXU1CPC9 Kernel version: 3.4.0-7182592 Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXU1CPD3 AP: G900FXXU1CPD3 CSC: G900FVFR1CPC2 CP: G900FXXU1CPC9 Main Features and/or Enhancements: OS upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. ...

Galaxy S5 SM-G900F 1st official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update, release build G900FXXU1CPD7

If you owned the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F might have been awaiting Galaxy S5 Marshmallow update and you've might have heard the news about the  Korea's Galaxy S5 , Latin America's  Galaxy S5 SM-G900M , Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P, and the  Galaxy S5 G900I Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update recently.  Then worry not as your Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update has officially released by Samsung itself. The first Android Marshmallow update release build G900FXXU1CPD7 has now officially begun rolling out  in United Arab Emirates. Yes folks, it's available in UAE at as we speak. In addition, this is only an initial released to which a good indication that the rest of the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F owners in Europe, Asia, and Middle East will also soon start to receive the said Android Marshmallow update. Below are the technical details to which also showed you the screenshot of the first official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update ...

Galaxy S5 SM-G900I Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update now Available in India, 1st release build G900IDDU1CPD1

A good news to all  Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900I) owners as your Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update has just officially released by Samsung itself.  The initial roll out has arrived in India as of this time being. Other countries like Australia, New Zealand and the rest of southeast Asia might also arrive very soon.  The first Android M released build came as G900IDDU1CPD1 landing on both unbranded (unlocked version) and carrier branded (network locked) Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900I) in India alone. So those who owned the SM-G900I Galaxy S5 models and happens to be from India, you may check the update right now. Technical details of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update – Release build version G900IDDU1CPD1 Model number: SM-G900I Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Baseband version: G900IDDU1CPC1 Kernel version: 3.4.0-7747438 Build number: MMB29M.G900IDDU1CPD1 AP: G900IDDU1CPD1 CSC: G900IODD1CPC3 CP: G900IDDU1CPC1 Primary Features and/or En...

Downgrade Galaxy S6,S6 edge, S6 edge+ from Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to 5.1.1 Lollipop, Yes You Can!

There has been a lot of questions via our contact page surrounding the Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and even the Galaxy S6 Edge+ Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow updates. Some folks may not conveniently  satisfied how's the Marshmallow performed according to their own experienced. Some may complain about some lag issues, whilst others complained about some of their daily used or important   apps that may not tend to work any longer. Majority of these folks were asking if they just can temporarily downgrade back their devices from Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop just like the way it was before  but may then get back to Marshmallow until it  stabilized further. You can do read these Marshmallow issues in forums and social media.   Now, to keep this post short and straight forward, "Can we really downgrade our Galaxy S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+ from Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow back to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop?" T...

Sprint Galaxy S5 Update G900PVPU3CPG1 July Android Security Patch and Several Fixes

Samsung has just started  rolling out the July Android Security Patch for the Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P). The update has bumped up the Android 6.0.1 Marsmallow OS to build version G900PVPU3CPG1 from the current build version G900PVPS3CPE2. Along with July security patch, there are also several fixes included in it to address to some certain issues such as the Short code messaging, and SOS message feature. The Kineto client is also being updated for more stability. Technical details of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow – update build G900PVPU3CPG1 Model number: SM-G900P Android security patch level: July 1, 2016 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Baseband version: G900PVPU3CPG1 Kernel version: 3.4.0-8683474 Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPU3CPG1 Primary Features and/or Enhancements: July Android Security Patch Level Short code messaging fix Updated Kineto client Fix for SOS message feature The G900PVPU3CPG1 ...

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge+ Marshmallow Update to build G928TUVU2DPD1 Rolling Out Begins

T-Mobile has just started rolling out the long-awaited Marshmallow update to Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928T) in the United States. The update has bumped up the software build to   G928TUVU2DPD1 , to which is based in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (MMB29K).   It may have been taking quite some time before it's released but an update is an update, and is finally here. Before that T-Mobile have had made an announcements that this update went into some sort of testing process before its approval and distribution period. Noting that the Marshmallow update on T-Mobile Galaxy S6 (to G920TUVU3EPD1) and S6 edge (to G925TUVU3EPD1) have been released earlier in April. Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Firmware build G928TUVU2DPD1 Technical Details: Device: T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+  Model number: SM-G928T Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: April 02, 2016 Baseband version: G92...

T-Mobile Galaxy Note5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build N920TUVU2DPD1

T-Mobile has just started the released of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Samsung Galaxy Note5 (SM-N920T) devices. The said update comes with software build version  N920TUVU2DPD1 and it is now live via Over-The-Air (OTA) update as we speak. The Android M brings a much more improved User Interface (UI), and several featured enhancements. Aside from the Marshmallow goodies the update is also equipped with the newest security patches. In addition, though the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow brought the same features across to all other US variants of Galaxy Note 5, but there is a little differences happened on T-Mobile's update. On  T-Mobile' update they have deleted the Facebook messenger, Instagram,  Whatsup functions for some reason. Furthermore, there might be some other downsides found during its testing period that may have caused the delayed for a quite bit longer than expected. Here are the ...

Telus, Bell Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update builds G920W8VLU3CPC5 & G925W8VLU3CPC5 has rolled out in phases

Despite of some issues causing  delayed, some of the Canadian carriers like Telus, Bell , Wind, and Videotron has released the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update on Galaxy S6 SM-G920W8 and  Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925W8 in phases.  While some other carriers such as Rogers has not issued any Android M for now.  This update was supposedly expected  earlier in March, just like the  Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928W8 which has gotten and received the said Marshmallow update beforehand.  The delayed was cause of a bug discovered during its testing stage to which affects the performance of the device. However, the said Android M updates came around dubbed as build version G920W8VLU3CPC5 on the Galaxy S6 whilst the S6 edge got the G925W8VLU3CPC5 build. Both builds were already equipped with April 2016 Android security patches, to which indicates that its newly revised builds if the said Android M. Technical Details on Samsung...

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 & S6 edge Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Started, G920TUVU3EPD1 & G925TUVU3EPD1 builds

The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T)and  Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925T) has finally pushed. Earlier today, T-Mobile have just made the official announcement that the said Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge has finally been approved and it's launched via over the air. Noting that T-Mobile has also made a report that the Android Marshmallow has been undergone into a testing stage for a quite some time now.   The Galaxy S6 update is dubbed with software build version  G920TUVU3EPD1 , while the S6 Edge will also receive the update   G925TUVU3EPD1 build. Technical Details: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Firmware build G920TUVU3EPD1 & G925TUVU3EPD1 Device: Samsung Galaxy S6  Model number: SM-G920T Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: April 02, 2016 Baseband version: G920TUVU3EPD1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7610...

Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OTA Update build G900PVPU3CPCA Released

Sprint has been sending out the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow updates on latest Samsung devices for the past couple of days. Though we thought that the Galaxy S5 SM-G900P would be delayed for a little while. But we are wrong, as Sprint itself has just unleased the official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to all it's Galaxy S5 users. This is the first Marshmallow released for the Galaxy S5 in the United States alone.  It is dubbed as the software update build G900PVPU3CPCA  or MMB29M. G900PVPU3CPCA , and its hitting over the air OTA as we speak. Technical details of the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow - update build G900PVPU3CPCA Model number: SM-G900P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Baseband version: G900PVPU3CPCA Kernel version: 3.4.0-7603580 dpi@SWDD6713 #1 Wed Mar 23 14:03:10 2016 Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPU3CPCA AP: G900PVPU3CPCA CSC: G900PSPT3CPCA CP: G900PVPU3CPCA Primary Features and/or Enhancements: OS upgra...

OTA update G900FXXS1BPCL on Galaxy S5 SM-G900F, not Android Marshmallow but still Lollipop

While we have been keeping on and tracked down the Galaxy S5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for the last couple months, and yet we have gathered two reported to official updates landed in Latin America  and Korean Galaxy S5 variants. Galaxy S5 Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Finally Released Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build G900MUBU1CPC3 in Latin America Today,  the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F international version has received another over the air (OTA) update dubbed with software build version  G900FXXS1BPCL . This update is not the much Marshmallow update yet, but the monthly security patch update for the month of April 2016. You may have to take a look at the following technical details below: Model number: SM-G900F Android version: 5.0 Baseband version: G900FXXU1BOJ1 Kernel version: 3.4.0-5508620 Build number: LRX21T.G900FXXS1BPCL Android security patch level: 2016-04-02 Build date: March 04, 2016 AP: G900FXXS1BPCL CP...

Canada's Galaxy S6 Edge+ plus Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update, 1st build G928W8VLU2BPC5

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928W8) has gotten the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update in Canada. The first released build to which were dubbed with build number  G928W8VLU2BPC5 are being released over the air. The said update are being pushed by Telus, Bell, and the rest of all major Canadian carriers.  Whilst Rogers devices might going to have a little bit delay but will also surely get it according to their reported released schedule on April 27th. Technical Details: Device: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Model number: SM-G928W8 Android version:  6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Baseband version: G928W8VLU2BPC5 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7569052 Build number: MMB29K.G928W8VLU2BPC5 Android security patch level: April 01, 2016 AP: G928W8VLU2BPC5 CSC: G928W8OYA2BPC5 CP: G928W8VLU2BPC5 Features: OS upgrade – Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design. Quick connect help...

Telus, Bell, Canada Galaxy Note5 Receives Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Updates to build N920W8VLU2BPC5

Canadian owners of the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920W8) has started receiving the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update, Today, following Bell's announcement the said Android Marshmallow upgrade dubbed with software version  N920W8VLU2BPC5 or MMB29K.N920W8VLU2BPC5 roll out begins via Over-The-Air OTA) update. This is not only happening on Bell's Galaxy Note5 but likewise to Telus as well, to which also pushed the same update.  While the rest of all major Canadian carriers such as Rogers may follow not too long enough but very soon. Here are the technical details of the said Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update build N920W8VLU2BPC5: Device: Canada version of the Samsung Galaxy Note5 Model number: SM-N920W8 Android version: 6.0.1 Baseband version: N920W8VLU2BPC5 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7569018 dpi@SWHD4406 #1 Fri Mar 18 20:22:31 2016 Build number: Android security patch level: April 1, 2016 AP: N920W8VLU2BPC5 CSC: N920W8OYA2BPC5 CP: N920W8VLU2BPC5 Feature...

Verizon Galaxy S6 & S6 edge Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Roll Out Begins, Builds G920VVRU4CPC2 & G925VVRU4CPC2

Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) and the S6 edge (SM-G925V) Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update rolls out has started. According to Verizon's announcement the Galaxy S6 will receive the said Android M update dubbed with software version  MMB29K.G920VVRU4CPC2 . While the S6 edge on the other hand  will get the software version  MMB29K.G925VVRU4CPC2. The update brings the Doze power management to preserve the battery life, Live broadcast improvements, and the newly improved Edge panel functions for the Galaxy S6 edge. Along with it is the new security patches for the month of March 2016. Noting that Samsung and Google had been imposed the monthly security patch update on newer devices. While the rest are several bug fixes to optimize the device performance. The update weighs at approximately 1.5 GB in file size to which are being held available via Over-The-Air. The rolls out usually being pushed int...

Galaxy S6 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Roundup - March 31, 2016

The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update has finally arrived on Samsung Galaxy S6. The released are eventually still underway on some specific model, region, and carrier at this stage. As the released involves a certification process just to make sure you get the best quality software update as possible. Some may have been delayed for some reasons while others were released in batches. So those who might have not been able to received the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow updates at this moment here's a quick roundup so you can keep an eye out of it.  From here you may also get a good picture of what specific model, country and carriers already received the said Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow upgrades. Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow updates This specific model came a handful of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow releases, but most of the recent ones only involved the monthly Google and Android security patch updates. It only varies from specific region and carrier and some little adju...