Android Marshmallow released for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active

While Google released Android 7.0 earlier this week, some devices are lucky enough to be updated to Android 6.0, and the Galaxy S5 Active is one of them. AT&T has just released Android Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S5 Active in the US. The device had received Android 5.1.1 Lollipop ten months ago.

The update comes with build number MMB29M.G870AUCU2DPH2, and its full download size is just over 900MB. The OTA (over the air) update has begun, and it brings Android 6.0 Marshmallow to the Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) along with AT&T’s Wi-Fi calling, video calling, and the latest security patch (August 2016).

Changelog:

Android OS 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Wi-Fi Calling
Video Calling
Android device security enhancements

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Samsung’s Gear Icon X wireless earphones are now available on Amazon in the US

Samsung’s truly wireless earphones, the Gear Icon X, were released in the US last week along with three other accessories. However, they were available only through AT&T, Best Buy, Samsung, and Verizon. Now, these earbuds are available for purchase through Amazon.

The Gear Icon X is available for $199.99 through Amazon in the US. These earbuds are available in three colors: Black, Blue, and White. The Gear Icon X feature Bluetooth, water-resistant design, 4GB of internal storage to store music tracks right on the device, built-in heart rate monitor, and a carrying case that charges the device on the go.

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T-Mobile shares a list of Samsung smartphones that will receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update

Earlier today, T-Mobile took to its official blog to share a list of its carrier-branded Samsung smartphones that will receive the much-anticipated Android 7.0 Nougat update. Unfortunately, the operator didn’t provide a timeframe for when it’s planning to start distributing the OTA, but at least we know it’s on the way.

Don’t be expecting a notification to arrive on your handset prompting you to install an upgrade anytime soon, though, as T-Mobile has only agreed to “support a new software update,” but has not started testing it yet. Our best guess is that we’ll have to wait a good two-to-three months before we see any developments on the matter.

In the meantime, feel free to check out the full list of devices that will receive the Nougat upgrade from T-Mobile below:

• Samsung Galaxy S6
• Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
• Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
• Samsung Galaxy S7
• Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
• Samsung Galaxy Note 5
• Samsung Galaxy Note 7

As always, be sure to keep your browser pointed to SamMobile as we’ll keep you up-to-date on all of the latest information, including inside scoops, on the upcoming firmware updates.

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PSA: Some Samsung Pay users are experiencing issues with their Samsung Rewards card

If you received a Samsung Rewards card for registering for a Samsung Pay account, there’s a good chance that you may be experiencing some issues when trying to use it as many users have reported that their Rewards card has been declined while trying to pay for goods both online and in-store.

Samsung is still yet to comment on the matter. However, Citibank, which manages the Samsung Rewards scheme, has announced that it’s working with the South Korean company to fix the widespread issue, but it failed to provide an estimated timeframe for when it will be back up and running again.

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