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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 ...

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 recharged before performing the software  update. The phone must not have been rooted or otherwise the update may fail or it may cause a fatal error. You must fully unroot your Galaxy Note5 first before performing the software update.

  • From the device Home screen, simply touch Apps.

  • Touch the Settings (gear icon).

  • Touch the System tab.

  • Touch About device.

  • Touch Software update.

  • Touch Check for updates. It will then prompts you to the new software update.

  • Lastly, touch the Install button, then OK.

Update your Galaxy Note 5 using your computer via Smart Switch PC


This method is always handy on some part, especially if you have missed the update and you’re left behind to the update’s scheduled dates that usually only took place and runs in weeks. You can still easily update your Galaxy Note 5 using your PC or Mac. All you need is a USB cable and then the Smart Switch firmware update tool. Smart Switch is similar to the before Kies that have been used to older devices. Also, Smart Switch has the capability to back up and restore your data in just a few clicks away.

  1. Download Smart Switch for PC and MAC computers version and then  install it on your computer.

  2. Connect your Galaxy Note5 on your computer using the USB cable.

  3. Run Smart Switch, then wait until it recognizes the connection of the device. If the update is available it will automatically prompt you to update your device.

  4. Click on the Update button. Some other steps like on how to backup and restore your data is included in the instructions.

Again do not touch the phone like disconnecting the USB cable if the software update has started. You may need to wait much longer while updating via Smart Switch as your firmware is being served by Samsung itself. The Smart Switch firmware file is a much larger to the ones released via Over The Air but were still the same file.

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