10-10-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Grand 2, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Trend Lite, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 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-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANI7
Baltic (SEB)	SM-N910C		4.4.4	N910CXXU1ANIF
Bangladesh (TML)	SM-T111	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 3G	4.2.2	T111XXUBNI1
Brazil (ZTO)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANH6
Bulgaria (GBL)	SM-N910C		4.4.4	N910CXXU1ANIF
Cambodia (CAM)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI7
Colombia (COO)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANH6
Colombia (COO)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANI7
Egypt (EGY)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUFNE7
Egypt (EGY)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUGNH2
Egypt (EGY)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANE3
France (XEF)	SM-T800	GALAXY Tab S 10.5 Wi-Fi	4.4.2	T800XXU1ANFB
Germany (T-Mobile) (DTM)	SM-G900F	GALAXY S5	4.4.2	G900FXXU1ANH6
Germany (Vodafone) (VD2)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	4.4.2	I9515XXU1ANI2
Hungary (VDH) (VDH)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	4.4.2	I9515XXU1ANI2
India (INS)	SM-T111	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 3G	4.2.2	T111XXUBNI1
Indonesia (XSE)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI7
Ireland (Vodafone) (VDI)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	4.4.2	I9515XXU1ANI2
Israel (ILO)	SM-G900H	GALAXY S5	4.4.2	G900HXXU1ANE2
Kazakhstan (SKZ)	SM-P601	GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition 3G	4.3	P601XXUBMJ8
Kazakhstan (SKZ)	SM-G7102	GALAXY Grand 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G7102XXUBNH6
Kazakhstan (SKZ)	SM-G7102	GALAXY Grand 2 DUOS	4.3	G7102XXUANE2
Kazakhstan (SKZ)	SM-T111	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 3G	4.2.2	T111XXUANH1
Libya (BTC)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUGNH2
Libya (BTC)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUFNE7
Luxembourg (LUX)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XXUANI1
Malaysia (XME)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI7
Mexico (Telcel) (TCE)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANH6
Mexico (Telcel) (TCE)	SM-N910C		4.4.4	N910CXXU1ANIF
Mexico (Telcel) (TCE)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANI7
Morocco (FWD)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUGNH2
Morocco (MAT) (MAT)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.3	I9500XXUEMJ8
Morocco (MAT) (MAT)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUGNH2
Morocco (MED) (MED)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.3	I9500XXUEMJ8
Morocco (MED) (MED)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUGNH2
Morocco (MWD) (MWD)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUGNH2
Morocco (MWD) (MWD)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.3	I9500XXUEMJ8
Nepal (NPL)	SM-T111	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 3G	4.2.2	T111XXUBNI1
Netherlands (PHN)	SM-G350	GALAXY Core Plus	4.2.2	G350XXU0ANG4
Netherlands (Vodafone) (VDF)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	4.4.2	I9515XXU1ANI2
Panama (TPA)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANI7
Panama (TPA)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANH6
Peru (PEO)	SM-C101	GALAXY S4 Zoom	4.2.2	C101UBUAMK4
Peru (PEO)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANI7
Peru (PEO)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANH6
Philippines (Globe) (GLB)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI7
Philippines (Open Line) (XTC)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI7
Philippines (Smart) (SMA)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI7
Philippines (Sun Cellular) (XTE)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI7
Romania (Vodafone) (CNX)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4 VE	4.4.2	I9515XXU1ANI2
Russia (MegaFon) (MGF)	SM-P601	GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition 3G	4.3	P601XXUBMJ8
Russia (MegaFon) (MGF)	SM-P601	GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition 3G	4.4.2	P601XXUCNH1
Saudi Arabia (ACR)	SM-N910C		4.4.4	N910CXXU1ANIF
Slovenia (SIO)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XXUANI1
Slovenia (SIO)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XXUANF1
South East Europe (SEE)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XXUANI1
South East Europe (SEE)	GT-S7390	GALAXY Trend Lite	4.1.2	S7390XXUANF1
South Korea (SKT)	SHV-E250S	GALAXY Note II	4.4.2	E250SKSUKNF7
South Korea (SKT)	SHV-E250S	GALAXY Note II	4.4.2	E250SKSUKNI2
Sri Lanka (SLK)	SM-T111	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 3G	4.2.2	T111XXUBNI1
Thailand (THL)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI7
Trinidad and Tobago (EON)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANH6
Trinidad and Tobago (TTT)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANH6
Trinidad and Tobago (TTT)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANI7
Trinidad and Tobago (EON)	SM-T110	GALAXY Tab3 Lite 7.0 Wi-Fi	4.2.2	T110XXUANI7
Tunisia (TUN)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUGNH2
Tunisia (TUN)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUFNE7
Ukraine (Kyivstar) (SEK)	SM-G7102	GALAXY Grand 2 DUOS	4.3	G7102XXUANE2
Ukraine (Kyivstar) (SEK)	SM-P601	GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition 3G	4.3	P601XXUBMJ8
Ukraine (Kyivstar) (SEK)	SM-G7102	GALAXY Grand 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G7102XXUBNH6
United Arab Emirates (LYS)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUGNH2
United Arab Emirates (LYS)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	4.4.2	I9500XXUFNE7
Unknown (THW)	GT-S7582L		4.2.2	S7582LDCUANI2
Uruguay (UPO)	SM-P601	GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition 3G	4.4.2	P601UBUCNF1
Vietnam (XXV)	SM-G355H	GALAXY Core 2 DUOS	4.4.2	G355HXXU0ANI7

Get Samsung’s Multi-Charging wall charger for just $19.99 with a coupon code

Samsung’s Multi-Charging wall charger which was announced back in August, is now available in the US for $39.99 from Samsung’s official website but you can get a 50 percent discount by applying a coupon code. This charger has USB port on one end and three microUSB ports on the other end which allows users to charge up to three devices in one go. The charger comes with an AC adaptor smart power optimisation so if one device is connected, it outputs 2A but it balances the power accordingly when additional devices are connected.

Coupon Code: r1H01X01

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Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 to go on sale in the UK from October 17

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Ace 4 will go on sale in the UK from October 17th, the same day the Galaxy Note 4 will also become available for purchase in the country. The fourth-generation Galaxy Ace (not counting the countless Galaxy Ace knock-offs) will be available from Samsung’s Experience Stores, and from online and local retailers including EE and O2 over the week starting October 17. “Combining world-class viewing technology with super-fast 4G speeds, the Galaxy Ace 4 provides the ultimate entertainment experience whether you’re browsing the web or watching an HD movie,” said Ines van Gennip, Marketing Director, IT & Mobile Division, Samsung UK & Ireland.

Of course, being a mid-range device, the Galaxy Ace 4 doesn’t exactly have world-class viewing technology, but you do get a Super AMOLED display that should offer vivid colors and deep blacks, even if it’s of a measly WVGA (800×480) resolution. Other specs of the device include a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, a 5-megapixel rear camera, VGA front-facing camera, 8GB of internal storage, a microSD slot, 4G LTE connectivity, and a 1,900mAh battery. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat, with the usual helpings of Samsung’s TouchWiz UX on top.

Samsung hasn’t revealed pricing information, but all those details should make an appearance over the next few days. The Galaxy Ace 4 will be available in Iris Charcoal and Classic White.

Press Release:

SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE 4 AVAILABLE TO BUY IN THE UK FROM 17th OCTOBER

Compact smartphone offers world-class technology in a sleek and stylish design

London UK – 9th  October, 2014 – Samsung Electronics today announced that the Galaxy Ace 4 will be available to buy from Samsung Experience Stores across the country, including the Samsung Store at Westfield Stratford City, as well as selected online and high street retailers including EE from Friday 17th October, with O2 to follow.

With its premium design and compact size, the Galaxy Ace 4 offers world-class technology in a sleek and stylish exterior. Equipped with a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED screen, the Ace 4 delivers a wide array of vivid and rich colours to provide a stunning HD viewing experience. The device is also kitted out with LTE CAT 4, so you can enjoy superfast 4G speeds, ideal for lightning-fast browsing as well as downloading all your favourite games, movies and music on the move.

The Galaxy Ace 4 is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor with enhanced computing power, offering superior performance and seamless multitasking. Featuring the Android KitKat 4.4 operating system, you can enjoy the latest Android OS with new features such as wireless printing, quick office and smart storage access. The device comes equipped with a 5MP camera with Auto-focus, perfect for taking photos to upload onto your social media profiles. Samsung KNOX 2.0 is also built in to help protect your files and keep personal and work-related content separate.

“Combining world-class viewing technology with super-fast 4G speeds, the Galaxy Ace 4 provides the ultimate entertainment experience whether you’re browsing the web or watching an HD movie,” said Ines van Gennip, Marketing Director, IT & Mobile Division, Samsung UK & Ireland. “Providing an exceptional smartphone experience in a sleek and compact design, we’re excited to introduce this model to our Galaxy line in the UK.”

Samsung, SK Telecom develop near real-time mobile broadcast streaming technology

SK Telecom, the leading South Korean telecom carrier, has announced on Wednesday that they have developed an almost real-time mobile broadcast streaming technology in collaboration with Samsung. They have successfully demonstrated the technology on LTE-A network. The current generation mobile broadcast streaming technology has a lag of at least 15 seconds when compared to cable television or IPTV broadcast technologies. SK Telecom and Samsung have worked together to reduce this lag to just 3 seconds, thus making it easier for mobile users to enjoy real-time television.

SK Telecom and Samsung are aiming to commercialise this new technology by next year and use it in their mobile services. The telecom giant has announced that it will carry out joint R&D operations with Samsung to further reduce the lag and increase efficiency and convenience. They are planning to try and standardise this technology through industry associations such as 3GPP and MPEG.

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Samsung seeks arbitration against Microsoft in Hong Kong

Samsung has initiated an arbitration proceeding against Microsoft in Hong Kong on Tuesday regarding the patent royalty dispute. Samsung has asked the International Court of Arbitration in Hong Kong “to resolve a dispute concerning the calculation of success credits.” Microsoft, on the other hand, believes that the appropriate venue to interpret business collaboration agreement is New York. This arbitration against Microsoft came just days after they filed an amendment complaint in its New York lawsuit asking the judge to rule that Microsoft didn’t violate the terms of agreement of a business collaboration with Samsung. This step from Samsung is being seen as a counter offensive which might complicate the lawsuit case filed in New York.

Back in August, Microsoft had filed a federal lawsuit against Samsung in New York stating that they were refusing to pay the patent royalty after they announced the acquisition of Nokia. Microsoft recently revealed that Samsung paid them $1 billion as patent royalty but failed to pay $6.9 million in interest. Microsoft has successfully argued that Android operating system uses some of its technologies so most of the device vendors, including Samsung, who use Android will have to pay patent fees to Microsoft.

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