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Once your device is fully charged, connect it to your computer using the USB cable, open Samsung Kies and the new version of firmware should appear for download. Click Firmware update to start the update process. You will be taken through a backup process to preserve all your data.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 features a 5.1 inch display, up to 64GB of internal storage with expandable microSD, a 12MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, fingerprint scanner and a octa-core Exynos processor with 4GB of RAM.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge features a 5.5 inch display, 32GB of internal storage with expandable microSD, a 12MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, a fingerprint scanner and a quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB of RAM.

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Earlier today, HTC announced pre-order and availability details for the HTC One M9. Now Samsung has also announced that the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will be available for pre-order on March 27, with the launch date set for April 10 - the same day the HTC One M9 goes on sale.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 features a 5.1 inch Quad HD display, up to 128GB of internal storage, a 16 megapixel rear camera, a 5 megapixel front camera, a 2550mAh battery and an octa-core Exynos processor with 3GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge features nearly identical specs, but has a curved edge display, and a slightly larger 2600mAh battery.

Both models will be available in Black Sapphire, White Pearl, and Gold Platinum and will have 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB of storage. Both the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will be available on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon, while the Galaxy S6 will be sold on Boost Mobile, Cricket Wireless, and MetroPCS.

Additionally you can catch a preview of the metal-and-glass flagships, starting tomorrow, you will be able to do so in AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and U.S. Cellular stores, or any of the Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on Verizon

For Verizon customers seeking the Samsung Galaxy S6, the full retail price is $599.99, $699.99 and $799.99 for the 32GB, 64GB and 128GB models respectively. With a signed contract, the subsidized prices are $199.99 (32GB), $299.99 (64GB) and $399.99 (128GB). Those three prices are after a $50 mail-in rebate. With Verizon Edge, you will pay 24 monthly installments of $24.99 for 32GB, $29.16 for 64GB and $33.33 for 128GB.

Verizon customers looking for the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge can pay the full retail price of $699.99, $799.99 and $899.99 for 32GB, 64GB and 128GB, respectively. With a signed two year pact, the prices are $299.99 (32GB), $399.99 (64GB) and $499.99 (128GB) after a $50 mail-in rebate. Lastly, with Verizon Edge the 24 month pricing is $29.16, $33.33 and $37.49 each month for 32GB, 64GB and 128GB respectively.

Verizon will begin accepting pre-orders on April 1st and the phone will be available in stores on April 10.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on AT&T

AT&T has only revealed its pricing for the 32GB Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. On the Next 24 plan, the Galaxy S6 is priced at $22.84 a month over 30 months, which works out to a total price of $685.20. The Galaxy S6 edge on is $27.17 a month for 30 months. Our abacus tells us that the total is $815.10. AT&T is giving buyers of both models $50 off the price of a Samsung Gear Circle Bluetooth Stereo headset purchased via AT&T Next.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on Sprint

While Sprint has yet to announce its two-year contract pricing or the full retail pricing for the two models, the carrier is offering the 32GB Samsung Galaxy S6 on lease for $80 a month. That includes the cost of the phone and service. The 32GB Galaxy S6 edge is $85 a month for the phone and service. For $5 a month more, Sprint customers can lease the 64GB variant of either model. For $10 a month more, you can lease the 128GB version of the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on T-Mobile

T-Mobile will be offering the 32GB Samsung Galaxy S6 for $679.92, the 64GB model for $759.99, and the 128GB version for $859.99. With the monthly installment plan, a well qualified customer can put $0 down and make 24 monthly payments of $28.33 for the 32GB model. The 64GB variant of the Galaxy S6 will cost you $99.99 down and 24 monthly payments of $27.50. The 128GB model will also require 24 monthly payments of $27.50, but you will need to put down $199.99 first.

For the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, the retail prices for the 32GB, 64GB and 128GB models are $779.76, $859.83 and $959.83, respectively. Well qualified T-Mobile subscribers can put $0 down and make 24 monthly payments of $32.49 for the 32GB model. The 64GB and 128GB versions of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge will each cost you $31.66 a month for 24 months. The down payment for the 64GB model is $99.99, and for the 128GB variant you will need to make an upfront payment of $199.99.

According to T-Mobile, those who purchase one of the new Samsung flagships on their network will get 1 year of Netflix for free, with access to the "entire Netflix streaming library". Usually a year of Netflix will cost $107.88, so this is a welcome addition.

Best Buy

Best Buy is offering customers who preorder either the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge on AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint a free Samsung wireless charging pad (regularly priced at $59.99). The offer runs from March 27 to April 11. On-contract prices for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge start at $200 and $300, respectively.


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Sprint will allow customers to get the G Flex 2 for $0 down with "24 easy monthly payments of $21," or for around $500 off contract. As previously reported, Sprint will offer an exclusive "volcano red" version of the G Flex 2, in addition to a silver version (this will also be sold by AT&T and US Cellular).


The LG G Flex 2 may be smaller than its predecessor, the LG G Flex, but is more powerful. The handset features a 5.5 inch 1080p P-OLED display, 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 13MP rear camera with laser auto focus, and a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with 3GB of RAM. The G Flex 2 is also LG's first handset to come with Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box. The curved, flexible body of the G Flex 2 has a self-healing back cover, weighs 152 grams, and measures 149.1 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm.


LG also hopes to make the device available in other Asian markets and Europe around the same time. In Singapore, the G Flex 2 will be up for pre-order on February 27 and it will hit retail on March 14 for a price of US $800 (SG$998, £480) unlocked. Over in the UK, the LG G Flex 2 will be a Vodafone exclusive for six weeks post-launch.



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The second-generation Motorola Moto X on U.S. Cellular is now receiving the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. The unlocked 2014 Moto X, along with the Verizon and UK models are also being updated to the latest version of Android.

Installing the update will bring various enhancements to your device, including lock screen notifications, the new 'Recent Apps' menu, Lollipop Material Design, Project Volta, the ART compiler and more.

The update is being pushed out OTA (over-the-air) and you will receive a notification when it is available for your device. The update will be pushed out in stages, so you may not receive the notification immediately. If you have not received the update in a couple of days, you can try manually checking for it under Settings on your device.

When you do receive the OTA notification, its best that you connect to WiFi to avoid using your data allowance. It is also advised that your battery is appropriately charged before installing the update.


source - AndroidCentral

Those who have travelled to a foreign country with a carrier-branded device, or tried to use their phone on a different operator in the US, would have realized that their devices were locked. While most carriers did honor unlock requests in the past, or sell their handsets unlocked (like Verizon, mostly), there was no universal policy on the practice in America. This is expected to change after February 11th.

The CTIA (which is basically the special interest group) is laying out a set of phone unlocking (that is, SIM/network unlocking) principles that AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and US Cellular will abide by in the wake of the congressional un-banning of phone unlocking.

You can read the full FCC guide on the CTIA's changes here, but here are the key features for reference.

What does the CTIA define as an "unlocked" device?

It appears that CTIA is referring to a full SIM unlocked device. Carriers like Sprint that historically had offered unlocking only for international travel (but still restricting domestic usage) now must fully unlock their devices for domestic use, as well. The exception is Sprint phones launched before February 11th - those devices can only be internationally unlocked, but will still have a domestic lock (eg, unable to be used on AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, or any other domestic network).

Where can I find individual carrier unlocking policies?

• Verizon
• AT&T
• Sprint
• T-Mobile
• US Cellular

Will I be able to immediately unlock my device on February 11?

Yes, but only if your phone is paid off or your contract term is completed - and your account is in good standing. If you're currently on an installment plan to pay off your phone (Next, JUMP, Edge, Easy Pay), your carrier is not obligated to unlock the phone until all installments are paid in full. If you bought your phone on a subsidized 2-year service agreement, the carrier doesn't have to unlock it until that 2-year period is up or you terminate the contract and pay an ETF. Oh, and even if you are eligible, carriers have 48 hours to complete the request.

How will I know when I can unlock my device?

The new policy requires carriers to provide you notice when the phone is eligible for unlocking, and do so in a "clear" way. Obviously carrier's won't be happy to provide anyone obvious notice that they're no longer obligated to be their customer anymore, so it will be interesting to see how this works out. The other catch is that if you're a prepaid subscriber, the carrier only has to let you know when the phone can be unlocked at the time of sale, no future notices are required.

Can I unlock my device before I am eligible?

While you can also try asking your carrier nicely, there are services on the web offering paid unlocking services for most GSM (T-Mobile, AT&T) carrier-branded smartphones. Costs range anywhere from $10 up to $50+ depending on the phone, carrier, and how quickly you want the device unlocked. Unlocking services for Verizon or Sprint devices are harder to find and generally more expensive.

Wont my device automatically unlock when it becomes eligible?

Only Sprint has gone so far as to say they will automatically unlock phones after the contract or installment plan is fulfilled (fine print: phone must have been sold after February 2015). All other providers require you to submit a request. Again, most Verizon devices are SIM unlocked out of the box, but the few that aren't will require contacting Verizon. AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular all require "requests" for unlocking, but T-Mobile ships an app on its newer phones specifically to unlock the device that should work at the time it becomes eligible, so it's only a "request" in the technical sense.

Will I be charged for unlocking a device?

Only if you are not currently a customer of the carrier which you are petitioning to unlock a phone. Then, the carrier may charge a "reasonable" fee to unlock the device. Unfortunately we don't know how much they will charge for providing this service. The good news is that the new rules require the carriers unlock eligible phones (not a bad IMEI, payments fulfilled) regardless of whether you are or were their customer, they just can charge you for the privilege.

What if I am a prepaid customer?

All of the big four's prepaid brands are participating in this new policy. That means AT&T GoPhone, T-Mobile Prepaid, MetroPCS, Verizon Prepaid, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, and Sprint Prepaid. However, the requirements for prepaid customers are different. Prepaid phones must be unlockable after 1 year from purchase (before that is fine, too), but carriers can add requirements that the phone has been used with a paid account during that time. The requirements need to be "reasonable," but that's about as clear as mud.

Which carrier has the best / most consumer-friendly unlocking policy?

Verizon, surprisingly. Almost all of Verizon's modern phones are sold SIM unlocked out of the box, and work with GSM carriers around the world, and even on AT&T and T-Mobile (though T-Mobile HSPA+ coverage may be poor).

Which carrier has the worst unlocking policy?

AT&T, unsurprisingly. AT&T requires consumers submit an online request to unlock a device, with their phone number, IMEI number, the account holder's first and last name, the last 4 of your SSN, your AT&T account password, email address, and - just to insult you a bit - a captcha.


If you have more questions, feel free to add them in the comment section below and we will update this article accordingly.



source - AndroidPolice

US Cellular is pushing out OTA updates to the Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Sadly its not the Android 5.0 Lollipop update everyone is waiting for. Instead all three handsets will remain on Android 4.4.2 after the update. But Samsung is pushing out a few incremental changes, notably for the dialer and camera apps.

As usual expect the updates to roll out in stages, so it maybe a couple of days before it reaches all the customers. Users should should make sure they are running the stock version of Android before installing the update. You are also advised to ensure your battery is fully charged and that you are connected to Wi-Fi before updating your handsets. You can also check for the update manually by heading to Apps > Settings > System Updates.

According to the update notes, the Galaxy S5 will be updated to G900R4VXU1ANK1, while the Galaxy Note 4 will be updated to N910R4TYU1ANK5 and the Galaxy Note 3 will be updated to N900R4TYUCNG5. The update seems to focus on several Google-related apps and services.

• Phone Dialer: The new phone app automatically prioritizes your contacts based on the people you talk to the most. You can also search for nearby places and businesses, your contacts, or people in your Google Apps domain.
• Camera: Enhanced the "touch to focus" option with a new circular, on screen control that can be dragged by your finger around the viewfinder to adjust a photo's focus and exposure.
• Hangouts: With the new Hangouts app, all of your SMS and MMS messages are together in the same app, alongside your other conversations and video calls.
• Just say "Ok Google": You don't need to touch the screen to get things done. When in Google Now, just say "Ok Google" to launch voice search, send a text, get directions or even play a song.
• Emoji everywhere: Sometimes words can't express how you feel. For that, there's Emoji, the colorful Japanese characters, now available on Google Keyboard.

source - Samsung Galaxy ( S5 | Note 4 | Note 3 )

The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is now available in the U.S. through US Cellular. The phablet with its unique side display, is already available in international unlocked versions and through AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint.

Purchasing the Galaxy Note Edge with a standard two-year contract will still cost you $399 (which is in line with the asking price from other carriers). The price sans contract has been marked at $820, which is a hefty price for any smartphone.

The Galaxy Note Edge is nearly identical to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. It features a 5.6 inch display, up to 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 16MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, a 3.7MP front camera with a wide viewing angle, and a octa-core Exynos processor or a quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor with 3GB of RAM.

Its main distinguishing feature is the curved display on its side which offers added functionality. However the added functionality doesn't quite justify Samsung's pricing for this device. Still, if you must have the absolute newest device in a unique package, and you are a US Cellular customer, you know where you can get your hands on the Galaxy Note Edge.



source - US Cellular

source - U.S. Cellular | AndroidCentral

Samsung just announced that it’s ready to offer a global preview of its latest high-end smartphone, the Galaxy S5, and its newest wearables: Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit. Samsung claims that all four new devices “are on display and available for pre-order at more than 1,400 shops around the world beginning on March 21, 2014.”

The US and Switzerland are the first countries where pre-orders will be open. Starting today, AT&T and U.S. Cellular have confirmed that they’d take pre-orders Stateside starting March 21, for $199.99 on contract. T-Mobile will accept pre-orders come March 24. Verizon and Sprint are likely to follow suite soon.

Overall, the Galaxy S5 and the Gear wearables will be available for preview and pre-order in 61 countries around the world, including the UK, Germany, Brazil and China. Customers should be able to find the new products at Samsung Experience Stores, major retailers, and mobile carrier stores.

“The new Galaxy S5 and Gear devices are designed for what matters most to our consumers. We listened closely to our consumers when designing these products, and we want to give as many customers as possible the enough chance to experience of Galaxy S5, Gear 2, and Gear Fit before they purchase,” 

- Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of 

Global Marketing, IT& Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics.

Are you planning on getting the Samsung Galaxy S5, Gear 2 or Gear Fit? Let us know in the comments section. Also keep in mind that, although pre-orders are available from this month, all these new Samsung devices will be properly released only starting April 11.



source - Samsung

We assume that Verizon and Sprint are also getting ready to start taking pre-orders for the S5 later this month.


source - U.S. Cellular


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Samsung has also included a fingerprint scanner and heart rate monitor with the device. They have also made it water and dust resistant.

The full Samsung Galaxy S5 specifications follow: