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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...

AT&T Galaxy S6, S6 active, S6 edge and S6 Edge+ receiving October Security updates [G920AUCS5DPJ1]

AT&T is now pushing updates to the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 active, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 Edge+. According to AT&T's support pages,  these updates includes the October security patches. So there is nothing more any new features nor any noticeable adverse effect to expect. Even though the security updates is not that much anticipated in these days, but it helps keep your personal data safe. It always much better to keep an eye for your device updates each month. Below are the technical details of each specific device. Just make sure to check the update if your device haven't yet receive one of these recently released software updates. Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A): Android version: 6.0.1 Security patch level (SPL): October 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920AUCS5DPJ1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8851614 Build number: MMB29K.G920AUCS5DPJ1 Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A): Android version: 6.0.1 Security patch level: October 1, 2016 Baseband version: G890A...

Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Android Security Update, October Patches (G920PVPS4CPJ1 & G925PVPS4CPJ1)

Sprint  has pushed an OTA update for Galaxy S6 (SM-G920P) and the Galaxy S6 edge (SM G925P), bringing the new Android security Patch for the month of October. The update came out as build version G920PVPS4CPJ1 (for the Galaxy S6) and build G925PVPS4CPJ1 (for the Galaxy S6 edge). Both updates are still base in Android 6.0 Marshmallow and not the much awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update.  The released  were still part of the monthly security maintenance that fixes the recent Android vulnerabilities. What’s New :  – October Android Security Patches The October Android security packaged will address around  68 Android Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and 7 Samsung security patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), according to Android Security Bulletin.  But then again, there are no exploitation or abuse has been reported of these vulnerabilities. Technical details: ...

AT&T Galaxy S5 OTA Update G900AUCS4DPH4, Brings October AndroidSecurity Patches

AT&T Galaxy S5 has gotten it's Android Security patches that covers the month of October. The update is still base in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and dubbed as build version G900AUCS4DPH4. The AT&T's Galaxy S5 is the first  device we have seen receive the October Android security patches in United States alone.  While other US carriers Galaxy S5 might also seen similar updates soon. Technical details of the update build G900AUCU4DPH2 Features/Enhancements: October Android security updates Details: Device: AT&T Galaxy S5 Model number: SM-G900A Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: October 1, 2016 Baseband version: G900AUCS4DPH4 Kernel version: 3.4.0-8903521 dpi@SWHD4023 #1 Build number: MMB29M.G900AUCS4DPH4 The Over-The-Air OTA update weighs at approximately 63MB in file size. This will update the device from previous build version G900AUCS4CPH3 to G900AUCS4DPH4. How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 to Androi...

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Receive October Android Security OTA Update N920AUCS3CPJ1

AT&T is sending out the new Android Security update for the Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A). The latter will update the device to build version N920AUCS3CPJ1 from the previous version N920AUCU3CPHA .  However, it is just a minor OTA update but it brings the October Security Patches as part of the monthly maintainance  to the recently found Android vulnerabilities. It is quite not so interesting update at all as it does not bring any new features, but it plays some vital part to secure the device and user's personal data. What's new:   Android device security updates Technical details: Android version: 6.0.1 Security patch level: October 1, 2016 Baseband version: N920AUCS3CPJ1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126 Build number: MMB29K. N920AUCS3CPJ1 The update weighs at 24 MB to download via Over-The-Air. The release begins on October 26, 2016, and might run into several days until all AT&T Galaxy Note 5 devices receives the said October Androi...

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F September Security Patch Updates (G920FXXS4DPIJ)

Since the Android 7.0 Nougat updates is just right behind the corner and are about to arrive on the Galaxy S6, but yet the security patch updates has been continuously rolled in a  monthly basis. In recent updates we have seen several build version of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow has been released on the Galaxy S6 all over the world. This update brings nothing more changes nor any new features, but rather then the recent Android Security Patch to which covers the month of September. Furthermore, this updates were just a minor Over-The-Air update but yet again it has a vital importance against the recently found Android vulnerabilities. So those who already receive nor still awaiting the new security patch updates, below are the technical details of each specific build version released in various countries and carrier providers. This details can be found in your Galaxy S6 settings. You can simply navigate from your device Home screen > Apps ...

Galaxy Note 5 Receiving October Android Security Patch Updates

Several variants of the international Galaxy Note 5 has started receiving the new Android Security Patch Updates for the month of October in various countries. It might have been quite annoying why there is an OTA update that keeps on coming once in a month.  The said update is once again and were still part of the monthly security maintenance released by Google and Samsung. It'll basically fixes Android vulnerabilities and brings additional security protection for your smartphone and personal data. In addition, these recent updates are still based in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and there ain't  no Android 7.0 Nougat update has been spotted so far on Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The following are the technical details of each specific model number of the Galaxy Note 5. Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C October Android Security Patch Updates OTA Update version N920CXXU3BPJ5 This update has release in Europe, Middle East, and Africa countries Features and or Enhancements Oc...

Verizon Galaxy S5 OTA Update G900VVRU2DPG2, September Android SecurityPatch Update

The September Android Security Patch update is now hitting on Verizon Samsung galaxy S5 SM-(G900V). The latter came out as release build version G900VVRU2DPG2, to which will update the device from the previous release build version G900VVRU2DPF4. The G900VVRU2DPG2 released now serve as the 4th Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for the device.  It said that it was already tested to optimize the device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches, according to Verizon. What's New: September Android security patches Optimize the device performance Resolve known issues Android Marshmallow update G900VVRU2DPG2 details : Model number: SM-G900V Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)  Android security patch level: September 1, 2016 Baseband version: G900VVRU2DPG2 Kernel version: 3.4.0-8025411 Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPG2 Previous version: Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: J...

T-Mobile Galaxy S5 Update G900TUVS1GPI1 & G900T3UVS3GPI1, Brings Augustand September Security Patches

T- Mobile Galaxy S5 has finally receive another round of the monthly security maintenance update. Noting that T-Mo's Galaxy S5 did not get the security patch last month, so here it comes the September security patch instead to which also covered the month of August. The update comes as build version G900TUVS1GPI1 to which has just replaced the previous build G900TUVS1GPG2 .  Again, this update will not bring any new additional features nor any noticeable changes to recent Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Here what the technical details of the new security patch update: What's New? - August/September Security updates Build version for T-Mobile Galaxy S5 SM-G900T Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Android security patch level: September 1, 2016 Baseband version: G900TUVS1GPI1 Kernel version: 3.4.0-7500527 Build number: MMB29M.G900TUVS1GPI1 Build version for T-Mobile Galaxy S5 SM-G900T3 Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) An...

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C September Security Patch Updates build N920CXXU3BPIA

The Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C variant has also gotten its September security patch update to which has started from the past few days. The said updates were released in various build version according to each specific countries and regions. Again, the update only brings the security patches and there is nothing any new features nor any noticeable changes to current the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Below are the technical details of each build that might serve as a guide to those who have not yet receive the said Android security patch for the month of September. Update in Europe's Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: September 1, 2016 Baseband version: N920CXXU3BPH4 Kernel version: 3.10.61-7980311 Build number: MMB29K.N920CXXU3BPIA Update in Southeast Asia Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: September 1, 2016 Baseband version: N920CXXU3BPH4 Kernel versi...

Verizon Galaxy S6 G920VVRS4CPI2, S6 edge G925VVRS4CPI2 update, brings September security patches

Verizon Galaxy S6 and S6 edge has yet receive another Security Patch updates to which now covers the month of September.  The Galaxy S6 has bumped up its Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS from  build version G920VVRU4CPH1 to G920VVRS4CPI2. While on the other hand, the Galaxy S6 Edge has also moved from  build version G925VVRU4CPH1 to G925VVRS4CPI2. The update does not include any additional features but has brought some significant changes to the device performance. What’s New in the Update? Android device security updates – September Security Patches Technical Details: Verizon Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: September 1, 2016 Baseband version: G920VVRS4CPI2 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: MMB29K.G920VVRS4CPI2 Verizon Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925V) Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: September 1, 2016 Baseband version: G925VVRS4C...

AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Update (G920AUCS5DPI1, G925AUCS5DPI1) September Android Security Patch

AT&T is sending out an OTA update for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge to which brings the Android device security updates. It's basically the new security patches for Android vulnerabilities for the month of September. A weeks ago AT&T has released the Wi-Fi Calling and Advanced Messaging support for their Galaxy S6,  Galaxy S6 edge, and S6 edge plus line up, but it was only includes the August Security patch updates . So this time around it'll gonna cover the month of September fixes, and there are no any new additional features along with it. Moreover, the September security patch addresses around 66 Android's Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and 9 patches for Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), according to Android security bulletin. What's New in Galaxy S6 update version G920AUCS5DPI1 and  Galaxy S6 edge update version G925AUCS5DPI1? Android device security updates - September Secur...