09-29-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S DUOS 2, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy S5 mini, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 weekend 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 manually, or as a means to return to your phone or tablet’s stock software.

Country (Product Code)	Model	Model Name	Version	PDA
Afghanistan (AFG)	GT-S7582	GALAXY S DUOS 2	4.2.2	S7582XXUANH3
Argentina (PSP)	SM-G800H	GALAXY S5 mini	4.4.2	G800HXXU1ANH9
Argentina (TGP)	SM-G800H	GALAXY S5 mini	4.4.2	G800HXXU1ANH9
Australia (XSA)	SM-P600	GALAXY Note 10.1 Wi-Fi 2014 Edition	4.4.2	P600XXUCNH3
Australia (XSA)	SM-G850Y		4.4.4	G850YDOU2ANI1
Australia (XSA)	GT-S7580L	GALAXY Trend Plus	4.2.2	S7580LDOUBNI1
Baltic (SEB)	SM-T310	GALAXY Tab3 8.0 Wi-Fi	4.4.2	T310XXUBNH3
Bangladesh (TML)	SM-T111	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 3G	4.2.2	T111XXUBNI1
Bulgaria (BGL)	SM-P600	GALAXY Note 10.1 Wi-Fi 2014 Edition	4.4.2	P600XXUCNH3
Cambodia (CAM)	SCH-I679	GALAXY Ace 3	4.3	I679KEUANI1
Canada (Bell Mobile) (Black Edition)(BMC)	SM-G850W		4.4.4	G850WVLU1ANI4
Canada (Virgin Mobile) (Black Edition)(VMC)	SM-G850W		4.4.4	G850WVLU1ANI4
Chile (CHO)	SM-G850Y		4.4.4	G850YDOU2ANHB
Chile (Entel PCS) (CHE)	SM-G850Y		4.4.4	G850YDOU2ANHB
China (CHN)	SM-T700	GALAXY Tab S 8.4 Wi-Fi	4.4.2	T700ZCU1ANI1
China (CHM)	SM-G9008W	GALAXY S5	4.4.2	G9008WZMU1ANH3
China (CHN)	SM-T800	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 Wi-Fi	4.4.2	T800ZCU1ANI1
China (Anycall) (CTC)	SM-N9009	GALAXY Note 3	4.4.2	N9009KEU2ENH5
Cyprus (Cytamobile Vodafone) (CYO)	GT-S6810P	GALAXY Fame	4.1.2	S6810PXXANH3
Czech Republic (ETL)	GT-S6810P	GALAXY Fame	4.1.2	S6810PXXANH3
Ecuador (ECO)	SM-G800H	GALAXY S5 mini	4.4.2	G800HXXU1ANH9
France (XEF)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	4.4.2	I9515XXU1ANI2
France (XEF)	SM-G350	GALAXY Core Plus	4.2.2	G350XXU0ANG4
Germany (DBT)	SM-T315	GALAXY Tab3 8.0 LTE	4.4.2	T315XXUBNH3
Germany (DBT)	SM-T530	GALAXY Tab4 10.1 Wi-Fi	4.4.2	T530XXU1ANH7
Germany (DBT)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XXUANI1
Germany (DBT)	SM-T900	GALAXY TabPRO 12.2 Wi-Fi	4.4.2	T900XXUANI1
Hungary (XEH)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XXUANF2
Hungary (T-mobile) (TMH)	SM-G800F	GALAXY S5 mini	4.4.2	G800FXXU1ANH1
Hungary (T-mobile) (TMH)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XXUANH2
Hungary (Telenor) (PAN)	SM-T535	GALAXY Tab4 10.1 4G	4.4.2	T535XXU1ANH6
Hungary (Telenor) (PAN)	SM-G850F	Galaxy Alpha	4.4.4	G850FXXU2ANI2
India (INS)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI2
India (INS)	SM-G313H	GALAXY Ace Style	4.4.2	G313HDDU0ANH4
India (INU)	SM-G313H	GALAXY Ace Style	4.4.2	G313HDDU0ANH4
India (INS)	SM-T111	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 3G	4.2.2	T111XXUBNI1
Indonesia (XSE)	SM-G130H	GALAXY Young 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G130HXXU0ANH6
Ireland (O2) (O2I)	SM-G130HN	GALAXY Young 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G130HNXXU0ANH5
Israel (ILO)	SM-G850F	Galaxy Alpha	4.4.4	G850FXXU2ANI2
Israel (Cellcom) (CEL)	SM-G850F	Galaxy Alpha	4.4.4	G850FXXU2ANI2
Italy (ITV)	SM-T235	GALAXY Tab 4 7.0 LTE	4.4.2	T235XXU1ANI2
Kenya (KEN)	GT-I9082	GALAXY Grand DUOS	4.2.2	I9082XXUBNH2
Korea (KT Corporation) (KTC)	SM-G900K	GALAXY S5	4.4.2	G900KKTU1ANI2
Korea (SK Telecom) (SKC)	SM-N750S	GALAXY Note 3 Neo LTE	4.4.2	N750SKSU1BNI3
Malaysia (XME)	SM-G130H	GALAXY Young 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G130HXXU0ANH6
Morocco (MAT) (MAT)	GT-S7580	GALAXY Trend Plus	4.2.2	S7580XXUBNH3
Morocco (MWD) (MWD)	GT-S7580	GALAXY Trend Plus	4.2.2	S7580XXUBNH3
Morocco (MWD) (MWD)	GT-S7582	GALAXY S DUOS 2	4.2.2	S7582XXUANH3
Nepal (NPL)	SM-T111	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 3G	4.2.2	T111XXUBNI1
Nepal (NPL)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI2
Netherlands (PHN)	SM-T900	GALAXY TabPRO 12.2 Wi-Fi	4.4.2	T900XXUANI1
Netherlands (PHN)	GT-S7275R	GALAXY Ace 3 LTE	4.2.2	S7275RXXUANG1
Netherlands (T-Mobile) (TNL)	GT-I9505	GALAXY S4 LTE	4.4.2	I9505XXUGNG8
Netherlands (Vodafone) (VDF)	SM-G901F		4.4.4	G901FXXU1ANH6
New Zealand (NZC)	SM-P600	GALAXY Note 10.1 Wi-Fi 2014 Edition	4.4.2	P600XXUCNH3
New Zealand (TNZ)	GT-S7580L	GALAXY Trend Plus	4.2.2	S7580LDOUBNI1
New Zealand (NZC)	GT-I9506	GALAXY S4 LTE-A	4.4.2	I9506XXUCNH4
New Zealand (Vodafone) (VNZ)	SM-G850Y		4.4.4	G850YDOU2ANI1
New Zealand (Vodafone) (VNZ)	GT-I9506	GALAXY S4 LTE-A	4.4.2	I9506XXUCNH4
Nigeria (ECT)	GT-S7582	GALAXY S DUOS 2	4.2.2	S7582XXUANH3
Pakistan (PAK) (PAK)	GT-S7582	GALAXY S DUOS 2	4.2.2	S7582XXUANH3
Poland (XEO)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	4.4.2	I9515XXU1ANI2
Puerto Rico (PCT)	SM-T231	GALAXY Tab 4 7.0 3G	4.4.2	T231XXU0ANG2
Romania (Orange) (ORO)	SM-G130HN	GALAXY Young 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G130HNXXU0ANH5
Russia (SER)	SM-T535	GALAXY Tab4 10.1 4G	4.4.2	T535XXU1ANH6
Saudi Arabia (ACR)	GT-S7582	GALAXY S DUOS 2	4.2.2	S7582XXUANH3
Saudi Arabia (KSA)	SM-G800F	GALAXY S5 mini	4.4.2	G800FXXU1ANGF
Serbia (Telekom) (TSR)	SM-N9005	GALAXY Note 3 LTE	4.4.2	N9005XXUGNG1
Singapore (XSP)	SM-G130H	GALAXY Young 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G130HXXU0ANH6
Singapore (MM1)	SM-G130H	GALAXY Young 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G130HXXU0ANH6
Singapore (SingTel) (SIN)	SM-G130H	GALAXY Young 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G130HXXU0ANH6
Singapore (StarHub) (STH)	SM-G130H	GALAXY Young 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G130HXXU0ANH6
Slovakia (ORX)	SM-G850F	Galaxy Alpha	4.4.4	G850FXXU2ANI2
Slovenia (Si.mobil) (SIM)	GT-S6810P	GALAXY Fame	4.1.2	S6810PXXANH3
South Africa (XFE)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XXUANB4
South Africa (XFM) (XFM)	SM-G800F	GALAXY S5 mini	4.4.2	G800FXXU1ANGF
South East Europe (SEE)	SM-P600	GALAXY Note 10.1 Wi-Fi 2014 Edition	4.4.2	P600XXUCNH3
Spain (PHE)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XXUANF2
Spain (Vodafone) (ATL)	SM-G901F		4.4.4	G901FXXU1ANH6
Sri Lanka (SLK)	SM-T111	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 3G	4.2.2	T111XXUBNI1
Switzerland (AUT)	SM-T900	GALAXY TabPRO 12.2 Wi-Fi	4.4.2	T900XXUANI1
Switzerland (AUT)	SM-G7105	GALAXY Grand 2 LTE	4.4.2	G7105XXUBNI2
Thailand (THL)	SM-G130H	GALAXY Young 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G130HXXU0ANH6
Ukraine (Kyivstar) (SEK)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XWUANI1
United Arab Emirates (XSI)	GT-I9505	GALAXY S4 LTE	4.4.2	I9505XXUGNH8
United Arab Emirates (XSG)	SM-G800F	GALAXY S5 mini	4.4.2	G800FXXU1ANGF
United Kingdom (BTU)	GT-P5110	GALAXY Tab 2 10.1 WIFI	4.2.2	P5110XXDNH2
United Kingdom (BTU)	SM-T900	GALAXY TabPRO 12.2 Wi-Fi	4.4.2	T900XXUANI1
United Kingdom (EE) (EVR)	SM-G130HN	GALAXY Young 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G130HNXXU0ANH5
United Kingdom (EE) (EVR)	SM-T705	GALAXY Tab S 8.4 LTE	4.4.2	T705XXU1ANG2
Unknown (THW)	SM-G355M	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355MUBU0ANH5
Unknown (XFN)	SM-G800F	GALAXY S5 mini	4.4.2	G800FXXU1ANGF
Unknown (VFJ)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XXUANB4
Unknown (MTZ)	SM-G800F	GALAXY S5 mini	4.4.2	G800FXXU1ANGF
Unknown (BNG)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI2
Unknown (BNG)	SM-T111	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 3G	4.2.2	T111XXUBNI1

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 build issues reported by South Korean buyers

While the Galaxy Note 4 is slated for a launch in over 140 countries starting October, South Korean consumers have had the option to buy Samsung’s new phablet flagship since September 26th. However, it looks like some of the early adopters of the Galaxy Note 4 in Samsung’s home country might not be too happy with their purchase. Reports have surfaced about users complaining about a manufacturing defect in the Note 4, manifesting itself in the form of a gap between the phone’s display and its casing, a gap that can easily fit two sheets of A4 paper or a business card.

As always, it’s possible this defect is limited to only a few units, but it certainly looks like it could be a huge issue that Samsung will need to address as quickly as it can. Samsung is reportedly aware of the issues; it’s likely the company will be offering free replacements to all affected users, though it remains to be seen if the issue is big enough to be an obstacle in the Galaxy Note 4′s worldwide launch next month.

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Clove UK taking pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, priced at £650

UK retailer Clove recently said that the Galaxy Note Edge won’t be coming to the UK in its initial launch and that units of the device would be hard to come by. However, it seems Clove is pretty confident it will be able to get the device from elsewhere, something the retailer said it would try to do, as it is now taking pre-orders for the curved display Galaxy Note. Given its “limited concept device” nature, the Galaxy Note Edge has been priced accordingly high – you will need to shell out a whopping £650 in order to get your hands on one.

Even if you are ready to spend that amount though, Clove hasn’t yet mentioned when it will start shipping or stocking the Galaxy Note Edge. It will likely be a while before the retailer can do that, though hopefully users will have the choice of buying it from other retailers soon enough. For now, hit that source link to pre-order the Galaxy Note Edge from Clove, and read our hands-on experience with the device.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Hands-on

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab Active at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Germany. The announcement was rather quite as the device didn’t receive a single mention at the company’s big UNPACKED 2014 Episode 2 event where it launched the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge, Gear S and the Gear VR. However, Samsung did let us play with the device for a few minutes, so read on for hands-on experience

With the Tab Active, Samsung is targeting the enterprise user, and after interviewing 25 Fortune 500 companies, it discovered that companies want a device which is inexpensive, isn’t bulky and heavy, and doesn’t incorporate yesterday’s technologies. And that’s exactly what the Galaxy Tab Active is.

Design-wise, the tablet is very similar to the Galaxy S5 Active - it’s like Samsung simply enlarged the GS5 Active and swapped out the stunning 5.1-inch Full HD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED panel with an 8-inch low-res (1280×800) TFT LCD display. Even though the resolution is pretty low, the display panel itself is not bad at all. As you would expect from a Samsung device, the tablet is constructed out of plastic. Though the design language has taken a huge leap in the right direction with the Galaxy Alpha and the Note 4, the Tab Active is unfortunately still from the old era in this regard.

Samsung’s latest enterprise solution is also built like a tank! It sports IP67 water and dust protection, and the best part is that there is no flap covering the microUSB port, just like on the Galaxy S5 Mini. The device is also MIL-STD 810G compliant and Samsung has already offered it to the U.S. military. Samsung has also developed a new Anti-Shock Cover for the device, which it will be shipping with each unit. The cover provides extra shock protection, and at the same time adds a bit of bulk to the device as well. However, the cover does come with its perks; for example, with the protective cover on, the Galaxy Tab Active is able to withstand a 1.2-metre drop, and the cover also holds Samsung’s robust C-Pen (stylus). Now, just to let everyone know, the C-Pen is no S-Pen, so don’t expect to create any wonders with it. It’s just an ordinary capacitive stylus.

Now let’s talk about the performance. On paper, the Galaxy Tab Active is not a powerhouse, simply because it doesn’t have to be one. So, we weren’t expecting much performance out of the tablet, but we were shocked by the results. The tablet performed very well, the transitions were smooth and there was less to no lag whatsoever. It looks like Samsung has finally started optimising its software properly. However, we weren’t able to conduct extensive tests on the Tab Active, due to the short amount of time we had with the device.

Samsung has equipped the device with a 1.2GHz quad-core processor – exact specifications of the SoC are unknown at the moment – 1.5GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 16GB of internal storage which is user expandable via a microSD card up to 64GB. A 3.1-megapixel camera sensor and an LED flash is present on the back, and there is also a 1.2- megapixel front facing camera for video calls and selfies. The camera quality itself is average, but Samsung says enterprise users won’t be using it for the quality but for productivity (like scanning barcode scanners.)

In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy Tab Active features Wi-Fi 802.11n, hexa-band LTE, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 BLE / ANT+ and microUSB 2.0 port for syncing and charging the device. Unlike other Samsung devices, the device isn’t packed with a ton of sensors and only comes with an accelerometer and a light sensor.

Out of the box, the device comes with Android 4.4.4 KitKat and Samsung’s latest TouchWiz UX. The Tab Active is Citrix ready, SAP-certified, comes with Samsung KNOX built-in, and the Korean giant has also partnered up with Oracle and ECOM. Samsung’s own features like Smart Tutor and Ultra Power Saving mode are also present on the device.

To power all the technology inside the Galaxy Tab Active, there is a 4,450mAh lithium-ion battery, which is also user replaceable – a first for a Samsung tablet. Dimension-wise, the Tab Active comes in at 126.1 x 212.9 x 9.75 mm and weighs 388 grams, and 393 grams with the Anti-Shock cover on. The tablet will be arriving in Q4 of this year and Samsung will also be offering a 3-year Samsung Mobile Care warranty for the device.

Overall, we like what Samsung has accomplished with the Galaxy Tab Active: it truly is a pure enterprise tablet. We can’t wait to get the device in our offices and bring you our full review of the Galaxy Tab Active.

Exclusive: Samsung’s first low-end Tizen phone will have 3.2MP camera, dual SIM slots, run Tizen 2.3

After months of delays, Samsung officially announced the Samsung Z, the first commercial Tizen-powered smartphone, back in June this year. However, the Samsung Z has still not made it to markets, and rumors have hinted thatSamsung plans to ditch the Z and focus on launching low-end handsets given the explosive growth the budget smartphone segment has seen in recent months. There has also been a rumor that said Samsung is planning to launch a low-cost Tizen phone in India by November, and thanks to our sources, we now have some details on the first low-end Tizen phone that Samsung is planning on bringing to market.

Based on the information we’ve received, the device will be as low-end as it gets. It will have dual SIM slots and an FM radio, two features that are very popular in emerging markets (like India), and a low-resolution (3.2-megapixel) rear camera; as for the software, the device (SM-Z130H) will be running Tizen 2.3, though that can change by the time it becomes available for purchase. For any new OS, the number of popular apps it has available is an important aspect, and we can confirm that both Twitter and Facebook will be making official apps for Tizen and making it available on the upcoming device. Of course, that doesn’t mean we will see a lot of popular apps make its way to Tizen in a short span of time, but having two of the most popular social network apps will certainly help.

As with any new mobile OS, making a mark on a market dominated by Android and iOS is a difficult thing. However, as Windows Phone and devices like the Nokia Lumia 520 have shown, there is enough space for different players in the budget smartphone market, so it’s not at all surprising it’s the market Samsung has decided to focus on. As always, none of this information is fully official and can change in the coming weeks and months, though you can rest assured we will be sharing any new details that we come across.