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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...

How to Root Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100, GT-N5110 and GT-N5120 4.4.2 update

Root your Samsung Galaxy Note either it is the 3G version (GT-N5100) or the WiFi version (GT-N5110) and the LTE (GT-N5120) that has been updated official 4.4.2 software updates. You can easily root the 4.4.2 update using the CF-Root that has been already tested and confirmed that it worked out on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0's 4.4.2 )KitKat) updates. Using Chainfire's CF-Root root method is easy to apply and can be done in less than a few minutes. Important Note: Rooting your Galaxy Note 8.0 will void its warranty. Use of this guide is solely at your own risk! To begin with rooting you must have your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 running and has been updated on the following 4.4.2 software updates build numbers: Galaxy Note 8.0 WiFi GT-N5100 4.4.2 Software Updates • N5100XXDNE2 - KOT49H.N5100XXDNE2 • N5100XWDNF1 - KOT49H.N5100XWDNF1 • N5100XXDNG2 - KOT49H.N5100XXDNG2 • N5100XXDNH3 - KOT49H.N5100XXDNH3 • N5100UBDNH1 - KOT49H.N5100UBDNH1 Galaxy Note 8.0 WiFi...

Verizon Galaxy S5 Software Update to 4.4.4 G900VVRU1ANI2 Officially Released

Verizon has officially announced  that the Android 4.4.4 software update is now arriving  on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V. The new 4.4.4 update dubbed with build number KTU48P.G900VVRU1ANI2 with baseband version G900VVRU1ANI2 is now live via Over the air OTA update. The 4.4.4 brings several enhancements and bug fixes such as the necessary tweaks to enable VoLTE (or Advanced Calling 1.0, as Verizon is calling it) calls, more tracking features for the S Health app, an option to turn off the camera shutter sound, and a few fixes related to Bluetooth audio, KNOX, and the Emergency Call dialer on the lockscreen.  It seems like the 4.4.4 came out last week dubbed with builder number KTU48P.G900VVRU1ANHA   is being replaced with this one. Here are the official changelog of the 4.4.4 G900VVRU1ANI2addressed by Verizon Wireless: THE FOLLOWING ENHANCEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE: More tracking features added to S-Health including Weight, Sleep, ...

Dell's new 6mm thick Venue 8 7000 Android tablet revealed

With Apple’s domination of the hardware headlines these past few weeks, it looks as if other companies find it hard to compete. However, Dell chooses to not be affected by this news. Michael Dell with Intel’s Brian Krzanich introduces their brand new tablet dubbed the Venue 8 7000. The manufacturer believes that the latest device can actually compete side by side with today’s high-end tablets. Venue 8 7000 promises remarkable features starting with its jaw-dropping 6mm thick build which makes it the world’s thinnest tablet, making iPad Air look like a bulky device. But it does not stop there. Even with its ultra-thin structure, the device is fully packed with features including that of a 359 ppi 8.4-inch OLED screen with 2560x1600 pixel resolution, making it a match with Galaxy Tab S pixel-for-pixel. And to make it even better, Dell also combines this high resolution display with Intel’s RealSense camera technology. In case you don’t know, Intel RealSense lets users scan and cus...

Galaxy S5 G900F Update G900FXXU1ANH4 Vodafone Europe Release

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F gets new Android 4.4.2 update in Europe that comes with build number G900FXXU1ANH4. The G900FXXU1ANH4 got same change-list value to the recent 4.4.2 update build G900FXXU1ANG2 and the 4.4.2 G900FXXU1ANG9 update that almost covered both unbranded and  carrier branded Galaxy S5 G900F. The G900FXXU1ANH4 has seen  rolling out exclusively for Vodafone's Galaxy S5 at this time being.  The update will bump up the baseband version to G900FXXU1ANG8 but also add the fingerprint sensor improvements, bug fixes,  security improvements and system enhancements if we based on the changelog value to the  G900FXXU1ANG2. Technical Details of G900FXXU1ANH4 4.4.2 Update Here goes the firmware build info of the 4.4.2 update build version G900FXXU1ANH2 for Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F. Version: Android 4.4.2 Baseband version: G900FXXU1ANH4 Kernel version: 3.0.4 - 2091818 Build...

T-Mobile Galaxy S5 Update to G900TUVU1BNH5 Brings Free Inflight Texting

T-Mobile has rolled out a small  OTA update on Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900T) that adds up the free inflight texting feature.  The update is still on Android 4.4.2 and will bump up the firmware build number to G900TUVU1BNH5 from previous 4.4.2 release G900TUVU1BNG4.   The G900TUVU1BNH5 only brings the free inflight texting feature for users and nothing more adverse changes on the devices. Technical details of the software build G900TUVU1BNH5 Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Carrier: T-Mobile Model number: SM-G900T Android Version: 4.4.2 Baseband Version: G900TUVU1BNH5 Kernel Version: 3.4.0 - 2621998 Build Number: KOT49H.G900TUVU1BNH5 AP: G900TUVU1BNH5 CSC: G900TTMB1BNH5 CP: G900TUVU1BNH5 G900TUVU1BNH5 build info  screenshots: For those who already got the previous VoLTE sofware update, the G900TUVU1BNG4 4.4.2  is around 86 MB in size to download via OTA,...

Verizon Galaxy S5 Android 4.4.4 Update G900VVRU1ANHA Started Rolling Out

Android 4.4.4 software update on Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 has just started rolling out. Some Galaxy S5 G900V users reporting at  xda-developers that the new 4.4.4 update came around with  firmware build number G900VVRU1ANHA and the said update fixes the bluetooth media failure and or connectivity issues. Unfortunately, there is no clear information of what's new about this update as there is no official announcement from Verizon nor Samsung as of this moment. The G900VVRU1ANHA 4.4.4 update weighs 346MB in size and it is currently available via Over the air (OTA) update.  So better manually check it out and just simply head-over to your device  Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates. Tips on How to Upgrade the Galaxy S5 SM-G900V to G900VVRU1ANHA 4.4.4 Software Update Samsung as well Verizon support team always advises us to prepare the following important notes to consider...

TELUS to be the official launch partner for the latest Moto X

TELUS has yet given another very rare opportunity by Motorola after its successful attempt in bringing the Moto G to the top of the charts. Way back last year, Rogers was the exclusive distributor of the original Moto X, but because of poor sales due to ineffective marketing strategy, the result was way below the expected sale quota. This time, the responsibility is already in the hands of TELUS, as it was announced very recently in Chicago that the said carrier will be the launch partner for the new Moto X. The new flagship of Motorola will be offered in black and bamboo variants through TELUS. As for the pricing, the said carrier has not yet confirmed about it, although U.S. carriers have priced it at $99 on contract and $499 outright, so we will anticipate TELUS to set the range at the similar level. TELUS also has not yet confirmed for its specific availability but it assures public that the Moto X will be released this coming fall, so better watch out for more updates. Tho...