AT&T sending out May security patch for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

AT&T has started sending out an update containing the May security patch for the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge. Although we’re already 12 days into May, it’s good to see that the carrier hasn’t forgotten to issue the patch, even though it is yet to officially detail the new update on its website. It seems like this is merely a security update so there won’t be any new features on board.

Devices like the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note 5 (unlocked) have seen the May security patch already. If the update hasn’t reached your device yet, head over to the Settings » About device page to try pulling it manually. Have you seen the update on your AT&T Galaxy S7 or the S7 edge? Make sure you let us know in the comments below.

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Hardware and pricing of the Galaxy C5 and C7 revealed

The Galaxy C5 and the Galaxy C7 are gearing up for a release as we all know. It has already been ascertained that China will be the first to get them. Images of the Galaxy C5 have given us a very good idea of what to expect. Chinese site myDrivers has now accessed more details on the handset courtesy of a source. We can see the hardware specifications of the two handsets listed out on a piece of paper, so it’s possible that someone with inside knowledge of Samsung’s operations in China was responsible for this leak.

Either way, it’s claimed that the Galaxy C7 and the Galaxy C5 will feature 5.7 and 5.2-inch 1080p displays respectively. Further, the handsets are also said to be sporting the octa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 617 chipset, a 16-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel front camera, 4GB of RAM, 32/64GB of storage and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

As for the pricing, the Galaxy C5, and the C7 will supposedly cost 1,599 CNY ($245) and 1,799 CNY ($276) respectively. The leak mentions that this pricing will only be valid online, suggesting that the handsets might be slightly more expensive via brick-and-mortar retail stores.

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5-12-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab E, Galaxy Grand Prime, Galaxy Note PRO, and more

Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various regions every day, and you can find out which firmware updates were pushed out by the company over the last 24 hours through our firmware list.

As usual, you can download each of these firmware from our firmware section (simply enter your device’s model number to view all firmware for that device) in order to update to a new firmware manually, or as a means to return to your phone or tablet’s stock software.

Country (Product Code)	Model	Model Name	Version	PDA
Argentina(ARO)	SM-G531M	GALAXY GRAND Prime	5.1.1	G531MUBU1APC2
Australia(XSA)	SM-G930F	Galaxy S7	6.0.1	G930FXXU1APDN
Austria (3 Hutchison)(DRE)	SM-N910F	GALAXY Note4	6.0.1	N910FXXU1DPD3
Austria (3 Hutchison)(DRE)	SM-N910F	GALAXY Note4	5.1.1	N910FXXS1CPC1
Chile(CHO)	SM-P900	GALAXY Note PRO	5.0.2	P900UBU0BOI1
Ecuador(EBE)	SM-G313ML	GALAXY ACE4	4.4.2	G313MLUBU0AOJ1
Egypt(EGY)	SM-G313H	GALAXY ACE NXT	4.4.2	G313HXXU0AOC2
Egypt(EGY)	SM-G313H	GALAXY ACE NXT	4.4.2	G313HXXU0APB1
Germany(DBT)	SM-T810	Galaxy Tab S2	6.0.1	T810XXU2CPD9
Germany(DBT)	SM-N910F	GALAXY Note4	5.1.1	N910FXXS1CPC1
Germany(DBT)	SM-N7505	SM-N7505	5.1.1	N7505XXUDPB1
Germany(DBT)	SM-N910F	GALAXY Note4	6.0.1	N910FXXS1DPC2
Germany(DBT)	SM-T810	Galaxy Tab S2	5.0.2	T810XXU2APB2
Hong Kong(TGY)	SM-N910U	GALAXY Note4	5.0.1	N910UXXU2BPD1
Hong Kong(TGY)	SM-N910U	GALAXY Note4	5.1.1	N910UXXU2CPD3
Hungary(XEH)	SM-P600	GALAXY Note 10.1	5.1.1	P600XXUDPC4
Hungary (VDH)(VDH)	SM-G388F	GALAXY Xcover 3	4.4.4	G388FXXU1AOG4
Hungary (VDH)(VDH)	SM-G388F	GALAXY Xcover 3	5.1.1	G388FXXU1BPC3
India(INS)	SM-G7202	GALAXY GRAND Max	5.1.1	G7202DDU1BOK1
India(INS)	SM-G7202	GALAXY GRAND Max	5.1.1	G7202DDU1BPC2
Israel (Cellcom)(CEL)	SM-G930F	Galaxy S7	6.0.1	G930FXXU1APD1
Israel (Cellcom)(CEL)	SM-G935F	Galaxy S7 edge	6.0.1	G935FXXU1APD1
Israel (Orange/Partner)(PTR)	SM-G935F	Galaxy S7 edge	6.0.1	G935FXXU1APD1
Israel (Orange/Partner)(PTR)	SM-G930F	Galaxy S7	6.0.1	G930FXXU1APD1
Israel (Pelephone)(PCL)	SM-G930F	Galaxy S7	6.0.1	G930FXXU1APD1
Israel (Pelephone)(PCL)	SM-G935F	Galaxy S7 edge	6.0.1	G935FXXU1APD1
Italy (H3G)(HUI)	SM-N910F	GALAXY Note4	6.0.1	N910FXXU1DPD3
Italy (H3G)(HUI)	SM-N910F	GALAXY Note4	5.1.1	N910FXXS1CPC1
Italy (TIM)(TIM)	SM-G388F	GALAXY Xcover 3	5.1.1	G388FXXU1BPC3
Italy (TIM)(TIM)	SM-G388F	GALAXY Xcover 3	5.1.1	G388FXXU1BOK2
Italy (Wind)(WIN)	SM-G800F	GALAXY S5 mini	4.4.2	G800FXXU1AOG2
Italy (Wind)(WIN)	SM-G800F	GALAXY S5 mini	5.1.1	G800FXXU1BPC4
Japan(DCM)	SC-04E	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	SC04EOMUGOI4
Japan(DCM)	SC-04E	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	SC04EOMUGPD3
Kenya (Zain)(DKR)	SM-G313H	GALAXY ACE NXT	4.4.2	G313HXXU0APB1
Libya(BTC)	SM-G313H	GALAXY ACE NXT	4.4.2	G313HXXU0APB1
Libya(BTC)	SM-T116	GALAXY Tab3 Lite	4.4.4	T116XXU0APC1
Libya(BTC)	SM-N920C	Galaxy Note5	6.0.1	N920CXXU2BPD6
Morocco (MWD)(MWD)	SM-G313H	GALAXY ACE NXT	4.4.2	G313HXXU0APB1
Morocco (MWD)(MWD)	SM-T561	Galaxy Tab E	4.4.4	T561XXU0AOL2
Morocco (MWD)(MWD)	SM-T561	Galaxy Tab E	4.4.4	T561XXU0APA2
Nigeria(ECT)	SM-G313H	GALAXY ACE NXT	4.4.2	G313HXXU0APB1
Panama(TPA)	SM-J100M	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100MVJU0APB1
Panama(TPA)	SM-J100M	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100MVJU0APD1
Poland(XEO)	SM-G388F	GALAXY Xcover 3	5.1.1	G388FXXU1BPC3
Poland(XEO)	SM-P600	GALAXY Note 10.1	5.1.1	P600XXUDPC4
Poland(XEO)	SM-G388F	GALAXY Xcover 3	4.4.4	G388FXXU1AOG4
Saudi Arabia(WTL)	SM-G935F	Galaxy S7 edge	6.0.1	G935FXXU1APD1
South Africa(XFE)	SM-G313H	GALAXY ACE NXT	4.4.2	G313HXXU0APB1
Sri Lanka(SLK)	SM-G531F	GALAXY GRAND Prime	5.1.1	G531FDDU1APD2
Sri Lanka(SLK)	SM-G531F	GALAXY GRAND Prime	5.1.1	G531FDDU1AOL1
Trinidad and Tobago(EON)	SM-G531M	GALAXY GRAND Prime	5.1.1	G531MUBU1APB1
Trinidad and Tobago(EON)	SM-G531M	GALAXY GRAND Prime	5.1.1	G531MUBU1APC2
Tunisia(TUN)	SM-G313H	GALAXY ACE NXT	4.4.2	G313HXXU0AOC2
Tunisia(TUN)	SM-G313H	GALAXY ACE NXT	4.4.2	G313HXXU0APB1
USA(USC)	SCH-R970	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	R970TYUGPD5
USA(USC)	SCH-R970	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	R970TYUGOH2
USA (T-Mobile)(TMB)	SM-G930T		6.0.1	G930TUVU2APD7
United Arab Emirates(LYS)	SM-G313H	GALAXY ACE NXT	4.4.2	G313HXXU0APB1
Unknown(BVO)	SM-G531M	GALAXY GRAND Prime	5.1.1	G531MUBU1APC2
Unknown(MRU)	SM-T561	Galaxy Tab E	4.4.4	T561XXU0APA2
Unknown(MRU)	SM-T561	Galaxy Tab E	4.4.4	T561XXU0AOL2
Unknown(BVO)	SM-G531M	GALAXY GRAND Prime	5.1.1	G531MUBU1AOI5
Uruguay(UPO)	SM-G531M	GALAXY GRAND Prime	5.1.1	G531MUBU1APC2
Uruguay(UFU)	SM-G800M	GALAXY S5 mini	5.1.1	G800MUBU1BPD1
Uruguay(UPO)	SM-G531M	GALAXY GRAND Prime	5.1.1	G531MUBU1AOI5

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Samsung begins Galaxy Note 6 firmware development

Only a few hours ago we heard that the Galaxy Note 6 could be made official in mid-August, and we have now heard from our sources that Samsung has started development on the software of its next phablet flagship. The build number for the initial firmware is N930FXXU0APE1, which is likely to change with the retail unit of the device. As we exclusively reported earlier this week, at least one new software feature is confirmed, and we will probably see Samsung building in new S Pen-related features as well.

Firmware development is usually a sign that a device’s hardware has reached its final form and is unlikely to get any major changes as far as the specs are concerned. Rumors suggest the Galaxy Note 6 will feature a 5.8-inch ‘Slim RGB’ AMOLED display, the Snapdragon 823 SoC/a higher clocked Exynos 8890, 6GB of RAM, the same 12-megapixel camera as seen on the S7 lineup but with improved camera software, and a 4,000 mAh battery. We can expect Android N to be powering the software out of the box.

The Galaxy S7 didn’t get one, but the Note 6 will come with a USB Type-C port in all likelihood and be water and dust resistant like the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. One rumor also called for a Galaxy Note 6 Lite with the Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB of RAM, but there isn’t exactly a high chance of Samsung making a lesser variant of the phablet. What is possible is a curved version, but we haven’t seen anything yet to support that particular rumbling from the rumor mill.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, the Galaxy Note 6 will be making its way to Europe.

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Themes Thursday: Some excellent themes released this week

We’re back with this week’s Themes Thursday! Samsung has released 88 themes for its compatible Galaxy smartphones this week, and some of them are really good-looking.

The Phix Theme is one of the best themes from this week. It has a clean look, thanks to well-designed icons, a minimalistic wallpaper, and a good color combination. [Kendi] Zorfeu and [Kendi] Zorflix themes look gorgeous as well. The [V] Ice Cube theme comes with square icons and a light wallpaper while the Paper theme has a green wallpaper and circular icons.

One can’t go wrong with any of these themes, but since everyone has a different opinion, it is possible that you might have liked a theme that we’ve not mentioned here. Which theme did you like?

[Kendi] Zorfeu

[Kendi] Zorfilx

[V] Ice Cube

Paper

Phix Theme

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How to use Screen off memo on your Marshmallow-running Galaxy Note 4

Now that the long-awaited Android Marshmallow update is rolling out to Galaxy Note 4 devices all over the world, it’s time to take a look at the one feature that makes this update worth the wait: Screen off memo.

Previously, Screen off memo was only available to Galaxy Note 5 users, or to Note 4 users by means of an unofficial port. Now, Android Marshmallow brings it to the device in an entirely official manner. However, after performing the update it is not switched on by default.

To get Screen-off memo up and running, head into your Note 4′s Settings, and select the S Pen option. Scroll down to the Pen detachment section of the menu, and check the Screen off memo item. It’s that easy, yes.

Now, with the screen of your Galaxy Note 4 turned off, take out the S Pen and behold, you can write or draw directly onto the display. When done, hit Save, but you can also simply put your S Pen back into the phone. The display will turn off, and your note will automatically be saved, as a notification will tell you when you turn your Note 4 back on again.

It is always nice to see OEMs bring completely new features to devices that did not originally have them. Samsung has done this many times in the past, like when the Galaxy S3 received multi-window support long after its initial release. Particularly for European Note 4 users, Screen off memo is a welcome feature, bringing at least the most important S Pen feature of the Galaxy Note 5 to the continent that never saw the release of that phone.

Of course,  if you’ve got a Galaxy Note Edge Screen-off memo will be available on your device too, once it gets in line for the Marshmallow update.

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[Poll] Do you use the rotating bezel on your Gear S2?

The Gear S2 is one of the best devices Samsung has ever launched. Not just because it’s just a great smartwatch, but also because it’s a device that Samsung took the time to perfect instead of rushing it out the door as it usually does with most of its mobile products. It has a great design, and the Gear S2 also introduced us to what is probably the most intuitive way to control a smartwatch yet: the rotating bezel.

Samsung took a traditional watch feature and turned it into the primary way of navigation on its latest smartwatch, but as someone who has used other smartwatches before making the jump to the Gear S2, I often find myself ignoring the rotating bezel and using the touchscreen itself. It’s a force of habit, and I often find myself reminding myself of the bezel in the middle of swiping through the interface. It has barely been a month since I switched to the Gear S2, so it’s possible I’ll stop touching that tiny display and start rotating that ring on top of the watch after a couple of weeks.

But it’s also possible that will never happen, and it’s likely there are many users out there that keep forgetting the nifty rotating bezel on their Gear S2. Are you one of them? Did it take time for you to start using the bezel, or did it become a habit from the very first day? Tell us in the comments and also let us know through the poll below!

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Samsung’s new Ultra Black technology will improve picture quality in bright conditions

It’s a well-known fact that most people watch TV with a light on and not in a pitch-dark environment as intended, but what they may not be aware is that doing so actually hinders picture quality as both excess artificial and natural lighting creates a glare on the display which leads to discoloration and oversaturation. However, Samsung has today unveiled a new technology, coined Ultra Black, that it will bake into all of its upcoming SUHD TVs in order to deliver an “optimum viewing experience, regardless of consumers’ indoor lighting conditions.”

We’ve already reported that the firm has started producing a unique Quantum Dot panel, which significantly boost brightness and clarity compared to the standard OLED display while at the same time keeping energy consumption to a minimum, but it now looks like the manufacturer will apply the new Ultra Black coating to the screen, too, with the hope of eradicating glare from unintended light sources. The technology behind the Ultra Black covering isn’t overly complex, either. The coating itself consists of a layer of bumps that can either absorb or redirect external light without hindering light emitted from the panel.

 

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Oculus brings virtual reality documentary Nomad to the Gear VR

Samsung and Oculus are working together to bring more virtual reality content for Gear VR owners. Hitman Go was announced for the Gear VR yesterday, and now Nomads, a virtual reality documentary, is available to be viewed on Samsung’s virtual reality headset.

Nomads, which is created by Montreal-based VR studio Felix & Paul, takes viewers through lives of people in three different parts of the world: Mongolian steppes with a group of yak herders, the Maasai tribe in Kenya, and Borneo’s Bajau tribe in the Malay Archipelago. There are three 12-minute long chapters, which were already screened at Sundance and Tribeca film festivals.

Oculus said that one million people used the Gear VR last month, and we know that virtual reality is picking up steam. Nomad looks like the first sincere attempt at making virtual reality documentary. Samsung had also released a virtual reality video series GONE along with behind the scenes video clips.

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