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Apple's two failed iPhones in 2025

The interest in the iPhone 17 series is high, particularly for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models, which are outselling their predecessors. The iPhone Air has a different tale to tell; sales haven't been great, with reports showing low demand and major production cuts.  In contrast to the heavily publicized flop of the iPhone Air, there hasn't been much info on how the iPhone 16e is doing in sales. Early reports suggested it was doing pretty well, but it seems that wasn't up to Apple's standards.  Sales of the iPhone 16e and iPhone Air aren't meeting Apple's expectations, as per info from leaker Fixed Focus Digital (source in Chinese). While no exact figures were shared, the leaker suggests that Apple's effort to launch a popular, budget-friendly iPhone hasn't succeeded. Even with the challenges, Apple is still set to roll out successors for both models. The iPhone 17e is anticipated to launch on time in spring 2026, whereas the iPhone Air ...

Verizon Galaxy S5 Update G900VVRU2DPJ2 brings October & NovemberAndroid security patches

Verizon has pushed an OTA update on Galaxy S5 (SM-900V) to which came out as build version MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPJ2.
The latter isn't a Nougat update for the device but still in Android Marshmallow base. The update only contains and applies the new Android security patch for the month of October and November.  It is quite somehow similar to the previous update build version MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPG2 that also bears the September Android security patches.

In addition, this update is now the fourth Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update we've seen  on Verizon Galaxy S5 alone. This simply means that this device is still rocking around even though it's already succeeded by the Galaxy S6, and the Galaxy S7 for a quite sometime now.

What’s New:


  • October/November Android security patches

  • Optimize the device performance

  • Resolve known issues

Android Marshmallow update G900VVRU2DPJ2 details :


  • Model number: SM-G900V

  • Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) 

  • Android security patch level: November 1, 2016

  • Baseband version: G900VVRU2DPJ2

  • Kernel version: 3.4.0-8025411

  • Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPJ2

Previous Update:

  • 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


How to Update Samsung Galaxy S5 G900V to Marshmallow via Over-The-Air (OTA)


This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which most often  a notification message will directly send out to you from your network provider and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check for the update instead.  Doing so you may only navigate on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900V  Settings > System updates > Check for new system update.

  • Find “Software update”

  • Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.

  • Tap the settings icon.

  • Tap System update.

  • Tap Check for new system update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

[Thank’s to Rebecca]

Comments

  1. My Phone sounds like i'm talking in a tunnel. How can i put these options back to how they were.

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  2. The update gave me some setup switches after the update. The switches I learned to be the volume up and down keys. Now they only serve this new function, and I can't adjust the volume anymore. PLEASE HELP!!! Thanks.

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  3. Anyone have Update.zip for this OTA?

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  4. I believe Verizon devices are no longer supported with Kies/Smart Switch for PC. You may try Verizon software upgrade assistant.

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  5. Try to perform Wipe cache/factory data reset. Don't forget to create a backup of your stored data.

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  6. A factory data reset may help.

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  7. Harprit Marahrh12:55:00 PM

    yep I do have it.

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  8. Bernadette Lawrence6:48:00 AM

    I bought my phone in the USA but live in Barbados, I do not get OTA updates I believe because my phone says SIM not recognize. I've missed about two updates since having this phone, how can I get my phone to update...current software is G900VVRU1ANI2.

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