Showing posts with label Samsung. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Samsung. Show all posts

Install Official Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530FZ

Few days back, Samsung rolled out an official update to Android 5.0.2 lollipop on Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530FZ. At this time, not all users have received the update. This update has some minor changes compared to the previous update. However, this recent update features an option to remove S finder and also quick connect from the notification bar, improved performance, better interface and simplified control system. 



Today’s stroll, I would brief you guys on how to install Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530FZ manually.

How to Root Galaxy S5 G900T on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Few weeks back, most variants of the Samsung galaxy S5 received the 5.1.1 Lollipop official update. However, rooting the OS is necessary.

Assuming, you’ve a Galaxy S5 G900T smartphone, and you still wish to root the handset, then I advise you follow up the guide properly.



In this guide, I would walk you through the process on how to root Samsung Galaxy S5 G900T on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Any device outside this, might lead to brick.

How to Root Galaxy Note 4 N910C on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Galaxy Note 4 N910C now has Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. What next? Rooting.

In this guide, I would briefly walk you through the process on how to root Galaxy Note 4 N910C smartphone.

Before you get started, download Root package from here, and move to the internal storage of your device.

How to Install Xposed Framework on Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 now launched and internationally available for order. However, fans that have already gotten their copy of the smartphone would love to do some tweaking, in other to enjoy some other hidden features of the smartphone.


Installation of Xposed framework on your Galaxy Note 5 lets you install module on the device, in other to perform specific functions and adding more features to it.

Credits goes to wanam, a XDA developer, for providing the unofficial version of the Xposed framework, so that Galaxy Note 5 users can flex, while they wait for the official version.

How to Update Galaxy Note 4 with Official XXU1COH4 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Firmware

Recently, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware update was released for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 users, and this is the final lollipop update for Galaxy Note 4 users, as Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the next update that would be pushed to the device soonest.


This update features lot of things, which includes, the lollipop improved interface, improved battery performance, better battery saver mode, great app drawer menu, bug fixes and others.
In this guide, I would walk you through the process, on how you can manually update Samsung galaxy Note 4 to official XXU1COH4 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Firmware.

How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S5 (All Models)

Learn how to install TWRP recovery on all model version of samsung galaxy s5.

Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone is an android handset that runs on android 4.4.2 kitkat from the box, and powered by a Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 CPU, Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 chipset, Adreno 330 GPU, coupled with 2GB RAM and a 16/32GB internal storage memory.

Installation of TWRP recovery on Galaxy S5 smartphone renders administrative option on the smartphone, thereby, letting you root the smartphone, and also flash custom roms on the smartphones.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Install TWRP Recovery

Learn how to root Samsung galaxy Note 5, and also install twrp recovery on it.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 smartphone is an android handset that runs on android 5.1.1 Lollipop from the box, and powered by a Quad-core CPU, Exynos 7420 chipset, Mali-T760MP8 GPU, coupled with 4GB RAM and 32/64GB internal storage memory.

Assuming you purchased a new Galaxy NOTE 5 smartphone, the first operation to click your mind is installing TWRP recovery on the smartphone, and rooting follows.

Installation of TWRP recovery on Galaxy NOTE 5 smartphone renders administrative option on the smartphone, thereby, letting you root the smartphone, and also flash custom roms on the smartphones.

However, once your smartphone becomes rooted, there would be improved RAM management and special apps would be compatible with the smartphone.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy Core Prime and Install TWRP Recovery

Learn how to root Samsung galaxy core prime, and also install twrp recovery on it.

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime smartphone is an android handset that runs on android 4.4.4 kitkat from the box, and powered by a Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 chipset, Adreno 306 GPU, coupled with 1GB RAM and an 8GB internal storage memory.


Assuming you purchased a new Galaxy CORE PRIME smartphone, the first operation to click your mind is installing TWRP recovery on the smartphone, and rooting follows.

Installation of TWRP recovery on Galaxy CORE PRIME smartphone renders administrative option on the smartphone, thereby, letting you root the smartphone, and also flash custom roms on the smartphones. However, once your smartphone becomes rooted, there would be improved RAM management and special apps would be compatible with the smartphone.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy J7 and Install TWRP Recovery

Samsung Galaxy J7 smartphone is a newly launched android handset that runs on android 5.1 Lollipop from the box, and powered by a Quad-core 1/1.4 GHz Cortex-A53CPU, Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 or Exynos 7580 chipset, Adreno 405 or Mali-T720MP2 GPU, coupled with 1.5GB RAM and a 16GB internal storage memory.


Assuming you purchased a new galaxy J7 smartphone, the first operation to click your mind is installing TWRP recovery on the smartphone, and rooting follows.

Installation of TWRP recovery on Galaxy J7 smartphone renders administrative option on the smartphone, thereby, letting you root the smartphone, and also flash custom roms on the smartphones. However, once your smartphone becomes rooted, there would be improved RAM management and special apps would be compatible with the smartphone.

Samsung soon to unveil a 12-inch Windows 10 Tablet

According to the information leaked out of China, we’ll be expecting a 12-inch windows 10 tablet by Samsung and the launch is expected this year or the following. However, information on what the codename given to the tablet wasn’t revealed.


The Samsung windows tablet would run on windows 10 operating system from the box, and it would feature a Super AMOLED touchscreen, 4GB RAM component coupled with a 14nm Intel Core M processor. The tablet come with S-pen. Insiders leaked that the tablet would be .2mm thick and should probably weigh 600g.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus finally unveiled in India

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy S6 Edge plus phablet in India, and the phablet is priced at INR 57,900 for the 32GB model and purchase would begin from August 28.


The 32GB model of the Galaxy S6 Edge+ features a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display which delivers 2,560 x 1,440 pixels at 518 ppi, 16MP rear camera, and 5MP front selfie. The smartphone also runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and powered by an octa-core Exynos chip couped with 4GB RAM. However, the smartphone also packs a 3,000mAh battery with wireless fast charging.

T-Mobile Variants of Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5 Start Sales Today

The T-Mobile variants is said to begin selling Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5 starting today being the 18th of August 2015 6am PT. However, the announcement was made by the carrier's CEO John Legere in a tweet.


Starting from today, customers can easily order new phones online through telesales, and T-Mobile would also begin shipping of phones as well. The smartphones would also be available in-store from August 21st.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 – Technical comparison

Samsung has finally unveiled two giant flagships codenamed “Galaxy S6 Edge+” – which is the larger version of the Galaxy S6 Edge, and “Galaxy Note 5” – the successor to Note 4.

These two giant phablets has lot of things in common, in other words, featuring almost the same components. So let’s quickly stroll through the featured components of these devices.

Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5 are android phablets featuring almost similar components, like, 16MP rear camera, 5MP front snapper, a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display  which delivers 2,560 x 1,440 pixels at 518 ppi, 4GB RAM, 32/62GB ROM and similar processing speed.


The need of USB drivers is to establish easy connection between the devices and your PC, which makes it key unit for most transfers from PC to the devices, easy installation of custom roms or flash of stock roms via Odin, or the use of Samsung Kies for device update.

Samsung unveils G9198 flip smartphone with Snapdragon 808

Samsung china has finally unveiled G9198 flip smartphone which is powered with Snapdragon 808 and runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. As everyone is still busy digging into details about the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note5, let’s look into details about the Samsung G9198 flip smartphone.


The Samsung G9198 flip smartphone is a dual flip android device that comes with two 3.9" 768p Super AMOLED touch displays and powered by a hexa-core processor, Snapdragon 808 Chipset coupled with 2GB RAM and a 16GB internal storage memory.

Rumor: Galaxy Note 5 Might not Launch in Russia at first

Samsung has announced the company’s flagship smartphones for this year. The devices being Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. Both the devices were announced during the MWC that is the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona back in March.




The Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge were the first metal uni-body smartphones Samsung has ever announced. This represented a significant change in the level of Samsung’s premium smartphones.
Now the Galaxy Note 5 phablet is one of the most anticipated devices of the year. We can say this as the buzz about Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 is all over the internet. It was originally going to launch in the fourth quarter of the year, mid-September, which is now probably not the case.

Samsung Z3 to be launched in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal – Specs & Price

According to sammobile’s report, the Samsung Z3 smartphone which is the next in line of the Tizen-powered Z1 is said to be launched in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Credits: Tizen Experts

The Samsung Z3 smartphone features a 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, which makes the device perfect for taking selfies and making video calls. However, the smartphone supports a dual Sim and 4G LTE capability and it would run under the South Korean company's home grown mobile operating system (Version 3.0).

Read also: Samsung Galaxy J7 and J5 now Available in India – Specs & Price

The Samsung Z3 is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7730S processor which makes its processing capability pretty fast, and backed up with a 1.5GB RAM and an 8GB expandable memory.

The expected price of Samsung Z3 would be tagged RS 13,000 ($204) and it would be launched at the Tizen Developer Summit on July 30-31 at Bengaluru, India.

Samsung Galaxy J7 and J5 now Available in India – Specs & Price

The Galaxy J7 and J5 smartphones that was announced few weeks ago, is now available in India, at a suitable price, tagged INR 14,999 ($235) for J7 and INR 12,000 ($189) for J5. According the information leaked, pre-booking of this smartphone would begin July 23rd.



Key Specifications and Features of Galaxy J7 and J5

How to Install Anroid 5.1.1 Lollipop on Galaxy S4 via Euphoria OS

Euphoria OS is another stunning androids custom rom that comes with great stability, customization and improved features, compared to other custom roms.

Android 5.1.1 lollipop update is now available for Galaxy S4 users via Euphoria OS custom rom.
Based on Cyanogen, Euphoria OS custom rom is only supported on Oneplus one and Nexus devices, but in this guide, I would brief you on how you can manually update your android OS to v5.1.1 lollipop via Euphoria OS.


Note: You can install this rom on all Galaxy S4 variate, and make sure you have the latest TWRP recovery installed on your device. The ROM is quite stable and pre-rooted.

Warning: Installation of Custom ROM on your android device voids its warranty, so following the instruction is at your own risk. The guide is strictly advised for pros or technically talented users to give a try. 
NB: Also try to back up your files before you proceed to the below guide to avoid loss of data.

How to Enable Volume Up key to Turn on Torch on Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge

The Volume up key is normally used to turn on/off torch light on Samsung’s flagship, but this features was removed in Samsung galaxy S6 and s6 edge smartphones. However, you can enable the feature if you wish to.

All thanks to Xperiacle, a XDA developer contributor. He introduced an app codenamed “Torchlight Enabler” which you can use to bring back this features on your galaxy s6 and s6 edge device.



In this guide, I would brief you on how to use volume up key to turn on/off torch on galaxy s6 and s6 edge, using the “Torchlight Enabler” app.