Galaxy A9

Earlier today, an unannounced Samsung-branded A-series smartphone passed through China’s official certification database, TENAA. Information included in the filing shows that the handset bears the model number SM-A9100, which gives us reason to believe that we are potentially looking at the much-rumored Galaxy A9 Pro.

The documentation also reveals that the device ships running the latest build ofAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow, packs a 6-inch Super AMOLED Full HD display, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable internal memory, an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, a 16-megapixel rear-facing shooter and has compatibility for 4G LTE.

The TENAA paperwork also sheds some light on the design of the device. Judging from the renders attached to the application, the Galaxy A9 Pro features an identical design to its predecessor, the Galaxy A9, which means that it sports a rounded home button on the front of the unit, power/volume controls on the sides and a microUSB port at the bottom for charging.

Unfortunately, Samsung hasn’t disclosed any information with regards to when the Galaxy A9 Pro is set to be announced, but as always we’ll keep you up-to-date with all the news as and when we get it. In the meantime, if you’d like to view the full TENAA certification certificate, you can do so by hitting the source link below.

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3-2-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy J1

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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Albania (Vodafone) (AVF)	SM-G800F	GALAXY S5 mini	5.1.1	G800FXXU1BOL4
Austria (A1) (MOB)	SM-G920F	Galaxy S6	5.1.1	G920FXXU2QOH8
Austria (A1) (MOB)	SM-G920F	Galaxy S6	6.0.1	G920FXXU3DPB8
Brazil (ZTO)	SM-G130BT	GALAXY YOUNG2	4.4.4	G130BTUBU0APA2
Brazil (ZTO)	SM-G130BT	GALAXY YOUNG2	4.4.4	G130BTUBU0APB1
Cambodia (CAM)	SM-R750	Gear S	2.2.1.4	R750XXU2BOL2
Caucasus Countries (CAU)	SM-J100H	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100HXXU0APB3
Caucasus Countries (CAU)	SM-J100H	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100HXXU0AOL1
China (Open China) (CHC)	SM-G9250	Galaxy S6 edge	5.1.1	G9250ZCU2COLB
Croatia (T-Mobile) (CRO)	SM-G925F	Galaxy S6 edge	6.0.1	G925FXXU3DPBF
Czech Republic (T-Mobile) (TMZ)	SM-A510F	Galaxy A5 ?	5.1.1	A510FXXU1APA3
Czech Republic (T-Mobile) (TMZ)	SM-G925F	Galaxy S6 edge	6.0.1	G925FXXU3DPBF
Germany (T-Mobile) (DTM)	SM-G925F	Galaxy S6 edge	6.0.1	G925FXXU3DPBF
Iraq (MID)	SM-G900F	GALAXY S5	5	G900FXXU1BPB2
Iraq (MID)	SM-A300H	GALAXY A3	5.0.2	A300HXXU1BOK5
Iraq (MID)	GT-I9295	GALAXY S4 ACTIVE	5.0.1	I9295XXUDPB4
Iraq (MID)	SM-T530	SM-T530	5.0.2	T530XXU1BPB3
Iraq (MID)	SM-A500H	GALAXY A5	5.0.2	A500HXXU1BPB8
Iraq (MID)	SM-T535	GALAXY Tab4	5.0.2	T535XXU1BPB3
Iraq (MID)	SM-T535	GALAXY Tab4	5.0.2	T535XXU1BOF3
Iraq (MID)	SM-T700	GALAXY TabS	5.0.2	T700XXU1BPB1
Iraq (MID)	SM-G900F	GALAXY S5	5	G900FXXU1BOJ1
Ireland (O2) (O2I)	GT-I9195	GALAXY S4 mini	4.4.2	I9195XXUCOI3
Italy (H3G) (HUI)	SM-G925F	Galaxy S6 edge	5.1.1	G925FXXS3COK5
Italy (H3G) (HUI)	SM-G925F	Galaxy S6 edge	6.0.1	G925FXXU3DPB6
Kazakhstan (SKZ)	SM-J100H	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100HXXU0AOL1
Kazakhstan (SKZ)	SM-J100H	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100HXXU0APB3
Kenya (AFR)	SM-G318H	SM-G318H	4.4.4	G318HJPU0APA2
Kenya (AFR)	SM-E700H	GALAXY E7	5.1.1	E700HXXU1BPA2
Kenya (AFR)	SM-G318H	SM-G318H	4.4.4	G318HXXU0APA2
Luxembourg (LUX)	SM-A510F	Galaxy A5 ?	5.1.1	A510FXXU1APAE
Macedonia (T-Mobile) (MBM)	SM-G925F	Galaxy S6 edge	6.0.1	G925FXXU3DPBF
Morocco (MWD) (MWD)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	I9515XXU1BPA5
Nepal (NPL)	SM-R750	Gear S	2.2.1.3	R750XXU1BNJ7
New Zealand (NZC)	GT-I9505	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	I9505XXUHOE4
New Zealand (TNZ)	GT-I9505	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	I9505XXUHOE4
New Zealand (NZC)	GT-I9300	GALAXY S ?	4.3	I9300XXUGOA2
New Zealand (Vodafone) (VNZ)	GT-I9505	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	I9505XXUHOE4
New Zealand (Vodafone) (VNZ)	GT-I9300	GALAXY S ?	4.3	I9300XXUGOA2
Paraguay (Tigo) (TGP)	SM-J110M	Galaxy J1 ace	5.1.1	J110MUBU0AOK2
Peru (SAM) (SAM)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	I9500UBUHOE3
Peru (SAM) (SAM)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	I9500UBUHOK2
Romania (Cosmote) (COA)	SM-G925F	Galaxy S6 edge	6.0.1	G925FXXU3DPBF
Saudi Arabia (KSA)	GT-I9515	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	I9515XXU1BPA5
South Africa (XFA)	SM-J100H	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100HXXU0AOJ1
South Africa (XFA)	SM-J100H	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100HXXU0APA1
South Africa (XFA)	SM-G355H	GALAXY CORE2	4.4.2	G355HXXU0AOB2
South Africa (XFA)	SM-G355H	GALAXY CORE2	4.4.2	G355HXXU0AOK2
South Africa (Vodafone) (XFV)	SM-J100H	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100HXXU0AOJ1
South Korea (SK Telecom) (SKT)	SM-N900S	GALAXY Note3	5	N900SKSU0GPB4
South Korea (SK Telecom) (SKT)	SM-N900S	GALAXY Note3	5	N900SKSU0GOK3
Spain (PHE)	SM-G130HN	GALAXY YOUNG2	4.4.2	G130HNXXU0APA2
Spain (PHE)	SM-G130HN	GALAXY YOUNG2	4.4.2	G130HNXXU0AOG1
Trinidad and Tobago (EON)	SM-T230	GALAXY Tab4	4.4.2	T230XXU0AOK2
Trinidad and Tobago (EON)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	I9500UBUHOI1
Trinidad and Tobago (EON)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	I9500UBUHOK2
Trinidad and Tobago (EON)	SM-T230	GALAXY Tab4	4.4.2	T230XXU0AOE2
Turkey (TUR)	SM-T530	SM-T530	5.0.2	T530XXU1BPB3
Turkey (TUR)	SM-T530	SM-T530	4.4.2	T530XXU1ANI1
USA (T-Mobile) (TMB)	SM-T817T	GALAXY Tab S2	5.1.1	T817TUVS2APB1
Ukraine (Kyivstar) (SEK)	SM-J100H	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100HXXU0AOL1
Ukraine (Kyivstar) (SEK)	SM-J100H	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100HXXU0APB3
United Kingdom (BTU)	SM-T550	GALAXY Tab A	5.0.2	T550XXU1AOJ1
United Kingdom (Vodafone) (VOD)	SM-G800F	GALAXY S5 mini	5.1.1	G800FXXU1BOL4
Unknown (MRU)	SM-G318H	SM-G318H	4.4.4	G318HXXU0APA2
Unknown (DDE)	SM-G925F	Galaxy S6 edge	5.1.1	G925FXXS3QOK2
Unknown (DDE)	SM-G925F	Galaxy S6 edge	6.0.1	G925FXXU3DPBF
Unknown (PNT)	GT-I9500	GALAXY S4	5.0.1	I9500UBUHOH3
Unknown (DHR)	SM-G925F	Galaxy S6 edge	6.0.1	G925FXXU3DPBF
Unknown (AMO)	SM-G531F	GALAXY GRAND Prime	5.1.1	G531FXXU1AOJ2
Unknown (DHR)	SM-G925F	Galaxy S6 edge	5.1.1	G925FXXS3QOK2
Unknown (MRU)	SM-G318H	SM-G318H	4.4.4	G318HJPU0APA2
Uruguay (UPO)	SM-J100M	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100MVJU0AOI1
Uzbekistan (CAC)	SM-J100H	Galaxy J1	4.4.4	J100HXXU0APB3

This is the New TouchWiz on the Galaxy S7/Edge

Since then he’s been playing with it and digging deep into the user interface, trying to find as many neat little features as possible. So far, his experience has been satisfactory, but you’ll be able to hear his full hands-on in tomorrow’s episode of the XDA/Android Podcast. Until then, here is a neat gallery showcasing what the new TouchWiz looks like, with and without Material Themes.

As you can see, this isn’t very different from what we saw in the Marshmallow builds for the Note5 and S6/Edge/+, so those that have received the update aren’t missing out on much. Nevertheless, TouchWiz keeps changing here and there and it’s certainly very different than what we saw just two generations ago.

What Does the S7 Need to Improve upon, Change, and Avoid?

He S7 is a much-awaited flagship by the android community at large, but like with every Samsung release, there are still many users skeptical of the upcoming Galaxy, and with good reason too.

It’s undeniable that Samsung phones have packed some of the best hardware in the past, but their software has always left plenty to be desired, and in 2015 the company abandoned their microSD and removable battery tradition, instead opting for the premium design that arguably revitalized much interest in the line-ups. Now that the S7 is approaching, with a rumored launch date of February 21 and a March consumer release, it’s time we begin discussing our expectations for the upcoming Galaxy — including what we want and what we don’t want to see.

launch a leasing program for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7

If you cast your mind back to October of last year, you may recall we reported that Samsung was rumored to be launching a smartphone leasing program for all upcoming flagship devices in its Galaxy lineup in South Korea, then in January a source familiar with the scheme suggested that the manufacturer would introduce it alongside the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Now, two months later and a couple of weeks after the flagships unveiling, another report has surfaced this time shining a little more light on the terms and details of the plan.

The leasing program is expected to commence in South Korea when sales of theGalaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge kick off on Friday, March 11. We believe buyers will be able to split the total retail price of the device over 24-months, but will have the ability to trade-in their handset after 12-months in return for a brand new phone, and, providing their old unit is in good condition, will be exempt from any remaining payments — which is similar to the upgrade project the company currently operates in the UK.

As far as we can tell, in order to be accepted for the scheme, customers will have to apply for a Samsung Credit Card in the Digital Plaza in South Korea. Only once they’ve been accepted will they be able to lease their chosen smartphone. The monthly repayments should then be made using the Samsung Card as opposed to a direct debit, wire transfer or faster payment. Should a payment be missed, customers will be penalized with hefty fines or could even be forced to return their handset.

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