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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 S5 March 2017 Security Patch Updates version G900AUCS4DQC1

AT&T is sending out an OTA update for the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A). The update has bumped the device Android Marshmallow OS  to build version G900AUCS4DQC1 from G900AUCU4DQB1 . It's just a small OTA update bringing the monthly security patches, and this time around it contains the March 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Here's the details: Device: Galaxy S5 SM-G900A Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: March 1, 2017 Baseband version: G900AUCS4DQC1 Kernel version: 3.4.0-9723602 Build number: MMB29M.G900AUCS4DQC1 What's New: Android security patch update This update only weighs at 20MB in file size. The roll out started on March 28, 2017 and will end-up in a week or  two. How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow? Samsung urges us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this p...

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Hitting Asian Region

As Samsung has begun the rolling out of the Android 7.0 Nougat updates on Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C last week. This time around, it has also started hitting on the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G variant. However, the released are initially available in the Asian region, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. While the Latin America and Caribbean regions will also follow anytime soon. The Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G first official Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade came out as build version N920GDDU3CQC7, and weighs at a hefty 1.2 GB in size.  Aside from the Android Nougat goodies, it also contains the March 1, 2017 Android security updates. Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920GDDU3CQC7 What’s New in Android 7.0 Nougat: Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrade New and improved UX Various Performance modes added Improved Multi-window – Split Screen Improved Notification and Quick settings button features Device security updates Firmwa...

AT&T Galaxy S6 edge March 2017 Security Updates version G925AUCS6DQC1

AT&T is sending out an OTA update for the Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925A). Unfortunately, the update is not the much awaited Android 7.0 Nougat yet, but still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The update were dubbed as build version G925AUCS6DQC1 bringing nothing more but then the usual monthly Android security patches. It is now contains the March 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Here's what the details stated: Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: March 1, 2017 Baseband version: G925AUCS6DQC1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8851614 Build number: MMB29K.G925AUCS6DQC1 What's Changes in the Update? – Android device security updates - March 2017 This update weighs at 109 MB in size, and it requires the previous version G925AUCS5DPK5 prior to get the update via Over-The-Air (OTA). Device Update via Over-The-Air (OTA) This is the usual method on how to check and to perform an update on Galaxy S6 edge  to the latest software version....

Galaxy S5 G900F March 2017 Android Security Patch Updates Rolling out in UK

The international variant of the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) are receiving an update to build version   G900FXXS1CQC1. This update is carrying the March 1, 2017 Android security patch level. In the meantime it is officially pushed in UK's Galaxy S5 owners, but it might be also heading towards the rest of the nearby countries in the Europe region these coming couple of days. Here goes the details: What’s New: March 2017 Android Security Patches Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Update  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level:  1 March 2017 Baseband version: G900FXXS1CQAV Kernel version: 3.4.0-9493471 Build number: MMB29M.G900FXXS1CQC1 AP: G900FXXS1CQC1 CP: G900FXXS1CQAV CSC: G900FOXA1CPJ6 Build date: Thu 2 Mar 2017 Region: Europe While judging to the firmware build details, it quite very similar to  last month's updates . So the only thing this version probably brings is non other than the said Android security patch...

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Official Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Rolling Out

The official Android 7.0 Nougat updates on Galaxy Note 5 has started rolling out in the Middle East. Owners of the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C variants are the lucky ones to have received the said upgrades on their devices. While the other variants such is in United States, Canada, and Australia might also follow soon. Anyways, the first Nougat firmware came out as build version N920CXXU3CQC7, and weighs at 1.2 GB in size. Along with all the Android Nougat goodies it also carries the March 1, 2017 Android security updates. Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920CXXU3CQC7 What’s New: Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrade New and improved UX Various Performance modes added Improved Multi-window - Split Screen Improved Notification and Quick settings button features Device security updates Firmware build version: Device name Galaxy Note5 Model number SM-N920C Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Baseband version N920CXXU3CQBB Kernel version 3.10.61-...

AT&T Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Ready for Release

If you owned a AT&T Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A), or a Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G925A) and a Galaxy S6 edge+ (SM-G928A) have been waiting for the Android 7.0 Nougat updates to roll out. Well, it looks like AT&T has finally prepares the said Nougat updates for their devices. In-fact, two Android 7.0 Nougat firmware version have been spotted recently in their public  firmware  server.  The first one was floating out there since early February, and the other one is also recently added later on this March. The Android 7.0 Nougat firmware have been out there for a quite some time now, but it's not officially released yet so far. For whatever reasons it may have, or maybe those were just  a test-builds, it will definitely going out very soon. But to when the exact date really is are still blurry at this time being. Anyways, here goes the Android 7.0 Nougat updates for the said devices. Again, this isn't rolled out yet,  but some folks already managed to i...

AT&T Galaxy Note 5 Updates N920AUCS4CQB2 February 2017 Security Patch

AT&T has just released an update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A). The latter will move the device current Android Marshmallow OS to build version N920AUCS4CQB2. Just like the previous updates that bears the monthly Android security patches, so this one also carry the February 1, 2017 Android security patch level. Here goes the details; What's New: Android Security Patch Updates - February 2017 Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-N920A Model number: SM-N920A Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: February 1, 2017 Baseband version: N920AUCS4CQB2 Kernel version: 3.10.61-8961126 Build number: MMB29K.N920AUCS4CQB2 However, even though it's only brings the new security pacthes, but the update files size weighs at hefty 167 MB.  So probably there might be some minor bug-fixes and other enhancements hitting on the device system.

AT&T Galaxy S5 OTA G900AUCU4DQB1 February 2017 Security Updates

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 starts receiving the February 2017 Android security patch updates today. The update of which comes as build version  G900AUCU4DQB1  to which carries the said February 2017 security patches. As usual, this update will not bring any major changes for the device, but judging by its file size at a hefty 184 MB, it might also equipped with several bug-fixes and other system enhancements to improved the device performance. What's New: Android device security updates - February 1, 2017 Device name SAMSUNG-SM-G900A Android version 6.0.1 Android security patch level February 1, 2017 Baseband version G900AUCU4DQB1 Kernel version 3.4.0-9723602 Build number  MMB29M.G900AUCS4DQB1 How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow? This update requires the previous released version G900AUCU4DQA1  prior to get the update. It is seeding via Over-The-Air and it may take into several days before hitting all AT&T...

Galaxy S6 SM-G920F Android 7.0 Nougat Updates version G920FXXU5EQBG

Following the Galaxy S6 edge Android 7.0 Nougat updates , we also received some tips from our friends in Italy that their Galaxy S6 have received an update to Nougat. And guess what? It's also came from Vodafone carrier. So here we go again, it's not so surprising that the carrier branded Galaxy S6 now getting ahead of the game. So those who owns the factory unlocked version, might hold on for a while. The update came out as firmware version G920FXXU5EQBG, which is also similar to the Galaxy S6 edge update a while ago. Here goes the details: Device name: Galaxy S6 Model number: SM-G920F Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Baseband version: G920FXXU5EQAC Kernel version: 3.10.61-10789740 Build number: NRD90M.G920FXXU5EQBG Android security patch level: February 1, 2017 AP: G920FXXU5EQBG CP: G920FXXU5EQAC CSC: G920FVFG5EQBG Release date: March 8, 2017 File size: 1.3 GB This update is release in stages and it may take time before it reaches in other areas. B...

Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925F Official Android 7.0 Nougat Updates to G925FXXU5EQBG Initially Release

The much awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update for Galaxy S6 edge has finally arrived. However, the roll out is initially available for Vodafone Galaxy S6 edge users in select countries in Europe. The Nougat  firmware dubbed as version G925FXXU5EQBG are now hitting in United Kingdom, Germany,  Switzerland, and Italy. But other carriers in Europe might as well follows. Not to mention, that the factory unlocked version of the Galaxy S6 edge well also get it sooner, since  carrier branded  firmware builds primarily originated from the unlocked version. Anyways, here are the details of the first Android 7.0 Nougat Updates on Galaxy S6 edge. Device name: Galaxy S6 edge Model number: SM-G925F Android version: 7.0 (Nougat) Baseband version: G925FXXU5EQAC Kernel version: 3.10.61-10789740 Build number: NRD90M.G925FXXU5EQBG Android security patch level: February 1, 2017 AP: G925FXXU5EQBG CP: G925FXXU5EQAC CSC: G925FVFG5EQBG Release date: Marc...

Sprint Galaxy Note 5 Updates to version N920PVPS3BQB1

Sprint Galaxy Note 5 has started out receiving an OTA update to version N920PVPS3BQB1. Just like the previous month update, the latter contains the Android security patches  for the month of February 2017. Anyways, this is just a small OTA update, bumping the device current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS from build version N920PVPS3BQA1 to N920PVPS3BQB1. So make sure the check the update right now if you owns the Sprint Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920P variant. Here are the details: What's New: Android Security Updates - February 2017 security patches Version:  Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: February 1, 2017 Baseband version: N920PVPS3BQB1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-9010628 Build number: MMB29K.N920PVPS3BQB1 How to Update the Galaxy Note 5 via Over-The-Air (OTA) The Over The Air (OTA) update requires you to connect your Galaxy Note 5 to a Wi-Fi network to avoid high data charges. Ensure that your device battery is recha...

Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge+ Updates to version G928VVRS3BQB1, February 2017 Security Patch

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has gotten an OTA update bumping it's Android OS to version G928VVRS3BQB1.  The said update is still part of the monthly security maintenance to which contains the  Android security patches for February 2017.  So therefore, it's not the much awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update so far, and the device stayed in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. What’s New? Android Security Updates –  February 2017 Security Patches Technical Details: Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928V)  Update version G928VVRS3BQB1 Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: February 1, 2017 Baseband version: G928VVRS3BQB1 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: MMB29K.G928VVRS3BQB1 Previous update: Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: January 1, 2017 Baseband version: G928VVRS3BQA1 Kernel version: 3.10.61 Build number: MMB29K.G928VVRS3BQA1 How to Update Galaxy S6 edge+ via Over-The-Air (OTA) This is the...

Sprint Galaxy S5 Updates to version G900PVPS3CQB3, Brings February 2017Security Patches

Sprint has once again rolled out an OTA update for Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900P.  The update has bumped up to version G900PVPS3CQB3 from last few weeks update version G900PVPS3CQA2 . As usual, the update does not brings any noticeable changes nor any adverse effect to the device as it is still part of the monthly Android security updates.  The latter will brings the February 2017 Android security patches prior to the previous version which also contains the January 2017 security patches. Here are the technical details: Update Build version G900PVPS3CQB3 Technical details:  Country: United States Carrier: Sprint Device name: Galaxy S5 Model number: SM-G900P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow OS) Android security patch level: February 1, 2017 Baseband version: G900PVPS3CQB3 Kernel version: 3.4.0-9510242 Build number: MMB29M.G900PVPS3CQB3 What’s New: Android Security Updates – February  2017 Android security patches Previous...

Verizon Galaxy S5 Gets February 2017 Security Update to G900VVRS2DQB2

There's an update hitting on Verizon Galaxy S5 this month, bringing the February 2017 Android Security patches. The update will move the device current Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS from previous version G900VVRS2DQA1 to  G900VVRS2DQB2 . This is just a small Over-The-Air (OTA)update that won't even bothers you taking the update. Besides, there are lots of  security updates will be hitting on this device this year, and much even more than the prior year. Update version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQB2 details : Model number: SM-G900V Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)  Android security patch level: February 1, 2017 Baseband version: G900VVRS2DQB2 Kernel version: 3.4.0 Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQB2 Previous Update version MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1 : Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)  Android security patch level: January 1, 2017 Baseband version: G900VVRS2DQA1 Kernel version: 3.4.0 Build number: MMB29M.G900VVRS2...

Sprint Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ Getting February 2017 Security Updates to G920PVPS4CQB1 & G925PVPS4CQB1

Sprint has started rolling out the February 2017 Android security updates on Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge and the S6 edge+ flagships. Yet, these updates are still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow base and it's not the much awaited Android Nougat update.  Even though it's just minor update for the device but still no one knows that this could be some sort of preparations for the upcoming Nougat update. Well, I hope so. Anyways, here are the details of the said update. What’s New: Android device security updates – February 2017 security patch  Sprint Galaxy S6 Update to version G920PVPS4CQB1 Model number: SM-G920P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: February 1, 2017 Baseband version: G920PVPS4CQB1 Kernel version: 3.10.61-9935814 Build number: MMB29K.G920PVPS4CQB1 Sprint Galaxy S6 edge Update to version G925PVPS4CQB1 Model number: SM-G925P Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security ...

Verizon Galaxy Note5 February 2017 Security Update to N920VVRS3BQB1

Verizon is sending out an OTA update dubbed as build version N920VVRS3BQB1 for the Galaxy Note5 devices. Noting that this phone receives frequent updates in a monthly basis just to bring the Android security patch updates. And yet another month comes around and so does the security patch will level up to February 2017. On a side note, it's not the most anticipated Android 7.0 Nougat update yet but it has stayed still in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Verizon does not even released any Nougat updates on Galaxy S7 and S7 edge so far.  So it quite unsure to when that much awaited Nougat update will arrive onto your precious Galaxy Note5. Anyways, here are the build version details of this update: OTA Update version N920VVRS3BQB1 What’s New:  February 2017 Android Device Security Updates Android version 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level February 1, 2017 Baseband version N920VVRS3BQB1 Kernel version 3.10.61 Build number MMB29K....