Galaxy S5 SM-G900H Update to 4.4.2 G900HXXU1ANI1, brings Play Music Apps and Improved Performance

There is an update on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H in Latin America regions that bumps the baseband version to G900HXXU1ANI1 and complete build number to KOT48H.G900HXXU1ANI1. It's still base on Android 4.4.2  and the update says it adds an improved performance to the phone. The update was first seen hitting the Samsung Galaxy S5 G900H users in Panama and Uruguay  and now has also started rolling on some select countries in the Americas.

In addition, according to reports the update will bring new apps that has never been pre-installed before such as the Google Play Music. The update is more likely bringing new updated versions of Google's applications like the Chrome, Google Search, Gmail, Maps, Play Movies, Play Books, Play Games, Google Drive, Hangouts, YouTube  and more.  The Sync Contacts and back up, including weather widgets has also receive a new updated version.

The G900HXXU1ANI1 4.4.2 will replace the previous update with build version number G900HXXU1ANG3.  It is rolled out via over the air OTA update and weighs up to 105 MB in file size. If you haven't receive it via OTA, you may check through your phone's Settings>About>>Software Update. If you can't see the update you may use Kies instead  as we have spotted it earlier and it's still available at Kies firmware server up to this moment.

Technical details of G900HXXU1ANI1 4.4.2 Update

Device: Samsung Galaxy S5 (Exynos)
Model number SM-G900H
Android version: 4.4.2 (KitKat OS)
Baseband version: G900HXXU1ANI1
Kernel version: 3.0.4-2712167
Build number: KOT49H.G900HXXU1ANI1
AP: G900HXXU1ANI1
CSC: G900HUUB1ANI1
CP: G900HXXU1ANI1

So just manually check the update via over-the-air or using Samsung Kies if you want to update your Galaxy S5 G900H. Below are just a simple guide from where you can update your Galaxy S5 to the latest software update.

How to Upgrade the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H to the latest 4.4.2 Software Update

Samsung always advises us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Back important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 has no root – Your device should not been modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900H may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

Update to  G900HXXU1ANI1 4.4.2 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

 This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which usually a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not received any notification messages you can manually check fro the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”


• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.


• Tap the settings icon.


• Tap About device.


• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

Update to G900HXXU1ANI1 Through Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900H and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

If you already receive this update, just do shed us some info on how the G900HXXU1ANI1 4.4.2 software update performs on your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H.

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Twitter just got better music listening with Audio Cards for Android and iOS apps

Twitter for mobile announced this week an added feature, the new Audio Card, for iOS and Android users. The latest technology lets you of music streaming straight from the popular micro-blogging site itself.


The Audio Card enables you to listen to your favourite songs on Twitter without leaving the Twitter application. This is made possible with the embedded player that will play the linked piece of audio so you can go on without having further interruptions. You can go on browsing on your Twitter feed while enjoying music playing at the background. You just have to tap on the link to expose the Audio Card, then minimize it by simply pushing the Card to the bottom of your screen.


Reports say Twitter has plans to work with several third-party streaming services. As for the present, Audio Cards function only with SoundCloud. This partnership includes about 50 SoundCloud “partners” (i.e. Twitter users) that can add Audio Cards to their tweets. If you happen to be a fan of The NPR, NASA, and Glen Beck, as well as Deadmau5, Olly Murs, Coldplay, Neil deGrasse Tyson, White House, and David Guetta, you can count yourself lucky when you already have access to Audio Card.

Source: Twitter via Mobilesyrup

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Spotify reveals latest family plan fit for five users

Spotify users with up to five members in the household can now have a single billing account even though each of them keep individual playlists. It is now made possible with Spotify’s new family plan catered especially for the entire household of up to five members. These people will be able to share a single Spotify subscription, setting off from $14.99 per month, which means that it will be more convenient for them to pay out their bills.

Each family member can still keep separate storage for recommendations, listening history, and playlists despite the fact that they have to share the same billing account which means that privacy will be kept as it is as before. In terms of pricing, $14.99 will be required for two members, $19.99 for three, then it goes up at $24.99 for four, and lastly, a household of five will be required to pay $29.99. On the other hand, Spotify Premium currently sells at $9.99.

Spotify Family is set to be released internationally in the next few weeks so you better hurry and make up your mind and avail for one. For further information and concerns, you can head on their official Spotify website for additional announcements and details.

Source: Spotify via Androidcentral

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Galaxy S5 G900F 4.4.2 Update G900FDXU1ANI3 is out now in Singapore and the rest of Southeast Asia region

New firmware update on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F comes with  firmware build number G900FDXU1ANI3. The update still base on Android 4.4.2 but and it is now seen rolling out in Singapore for the unbranded Galaxy S5 G900F, while the rest of southeast Asian countries have also receive the G900FXXU1ANI4 4.4.2 update in Thailand, Malaysia and Philippines. The new 4.4.2 G900FDXU1ANI3 build has the same kernel version changed value of  '2089850' to the recent 4.4.2 maintenance software update that we have seen released in Europe — dubbed with build number G900FXXU1ANI3 and the G900FXXU1ANH6.

Some of the Galaxy S5 users says that the recent 4.4.2 update came out from September up to this month has resolved several issues such as the IMS framework bug that keeps on appearing every 10 seconds informing that "IMS Framework Process Has Been Stopped" and the only way to stop the notification window to obstruct the screen again was by going  to the SMS menu and disable the chat options. So if you also experience such problem you may update your Galaxy S5 phone right now.

In addition,  some reports also says that the fingerprint sensor have also  been improved and once every software update it usually adds up a system stability enhancements and security patches.

What are the Technical Details of G900FDXU1ANI3 Update?

Phone name: Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900F
Android version: 4.4.2 (Kitkat OS)
Baseband version: GG900FDXU1ANE2
Build number: KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANI3
Kernel version: 3.4.0-2089850
dpi @ SWDD3917 # 1
Tue Sep 30 02:12:31 KST 2014
AP: G900FDXU1ANI3
CSC: G900FOLC1ANI1
CP: G900FDXU1ANE2

The G900FDXU1ANI3 is rolling out for the unbranded Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F and can only be seen in Singapore at this time being while other countries might follow as well or already receive with another firmware build.

How to Upgrade the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the latest 4.4.2 Software Update

Samsung always advises us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 has no root – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

Update to  G900FDXU1ANI3 4.4.2 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

 This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which usually a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check fro the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

Update to G900FDXU1ANI3 Through Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

If you already received this update, just do shed us some info on how the G900FDXU1ANI3 4.4.2 software update performs on your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F.

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Branded Galaxy S5 G900F gets new maintenance update to 4.4.2 G900FXXU1ANI3

For those who got branded Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and happens to be from Vodafone network then you have a maintenance software update dubbed with firmware build number G900FXXU1ANI3. The update still based on Android 4.4.2 and the baseband version also stays at G00FXXU1ANG8 which is exactly the same from previous released of 4.4.2 G900FXXU1ANH4. It is only a minor update and there is no clear info of what's new on the update is all about as the changelog only says that it adds up another enhancements to improved performance.

This update is available via either Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) or using Samsung Kies desktop companion software.  The update weighs 121.19 MB in size via OTA update and roughly around 1.4 GB on Samsung Kies.

Technical Details of G900FXXU1ANI3 4.4.2 Update

• Model: SM-G900F
• Android version: 4.4.2 (Kitkat OS)
• Baseband version: G00FXXU1ANG8
• Build number: KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANI3
• Kernel version: 3.4.0-2089850
  dpi @ SWDD3917 # 1
  Fri September 12 13:16:08 KST 2014
• AP: G900FXXU1ANI3
• CSC: G900FVFG1ANI2
• CP: G900FXXU1ANG8
• 
  

The G900FXXU1ANI3 is rolling out on Samsung Galaxy S5 with Vodafone branding in United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain, while other countries might follow as well or already receive with another firmware build.

How to Upgrade the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the latest 4.4.2 Software Update

Samsung always advises us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 has no root – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

Update to  G900FXXU1ANI3 4.4.2 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

 This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which usually a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check fro the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

Update to G900FXXU1ANI3 Through Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

If you already received this update, just do shed us some info on how the G900FXXU1ANI3 4.4.2 software update performs on your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F.

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Carrier branded Galaxy S5 G900F receives minor OTA update in Europe to 4.4.2 G900FXXU1ANH6

New firmware update with build number G900FXXU1ANH6 and as been continuously  rolling out on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F. The  software build G900FXXU1ANH6  is still based on Android 4.4.2 and continually hitting the carrier branded Galaxy S5 in Europe. Several users of Galaxy S5 with T-Mobile and O2 branding receives the 4.4.2 G900FXXU1ANH6 and has said  that it brings additional system stability improvements and performance enhancements.

In addition, the G900FXXU1ANH6 has similarity on previously rolled out 4.4.2 updates with build numbers G900FXXU1ANH4, G900FXXU1ANG9 and G900FXXU1ANG2 that we have seen some improvements and it much smoother and snappier user experience. Some noticeable changes is the fingerprint sensor which as lot better now and show fewer errors than before.Thus, errors are mapped to the finger scanner app. You can also see the new unlock pattern which the color one has changed while it also has new lock screen previews that tells you what effect you choose when you select lock screen effect. This update is somewhat resemble the upcoming Android L that have been mentioned that makes all applications work well in ART (Android Runtime), enabling the system much faster.

Technical Details of G900FXXU1ANH6 4.4.2 Update

Here goes the firmware build info of the 4.4.2 update build version G900FXXU1ANH6 for Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F.

• Version: Android 4.4.2
• Baseband version: G900FXXU1ANH4
• Kernel version: 3.0.4–2089850
• Build number: KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANH4
• AP: G900FXXU1ANH6
• CSC: G900FTMZ1ANH2
• CP: G900FXXU1ANG8

The update is now available via Over the Air  (OTA) update and weighs around 90 to 100 MB file size.

The update will bump up the baseband version to G900FXXU1ANG8 from previous G900FXXU1ANG2 and G900FXXU1ANE2 depending on carrier network operators. Again, the G900FXXU1ANH6  update is only available for carrier variants Samsung Galaxy S5 in Europe.  Just see the updated list below to learn more which carrier and countries have already received the 4.4.2 G900FXXU1ANH6 update.
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How to Upgrade the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the latest 4.4.2 Software Update

Samsung always advises us to prepare the following important notes to consider before performing the software update.  I have also added some useful insights why you should follow this procedures to keep your  phone in safe.

Recharge the phone’s battery – You should make sure your device is fully recharged before performing the software update. Do not also remove the battery during the software update is in progress. A power failures may cause damaged to your device that might results as we so-called “soft-bricks”. If this happens your device may just stuck on Samsung logo or welcome screen and can’t reboot normally.

Backup important data – You should back-up your important files, including contacts, emails, messages, photos, videos, apps and other stuff. Like I said while during software update process is interrupted there is a possibility that your data stored from your device internal SD card may lose or deleted when a sudden unexpected failure happened and it forces you to perform a factory data reset which basically wipes your phone’s memory.

Galaxy S5 has no root – Your device should not be modified or rooted, there is a certain circumstances that a modified and rooted Galaxy S5 SM-G900F may not accept any official software update anymore or it can accept an update but it might harm your device once the update has made. Learn about the new Samsung KNOX security suite. Most known error that says ‘firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in kies and try again‘ or “Your device has been modified Software update are not available” you should try to avoid that from happening.

Update to  G900FXXU1ANH6 4.4.2 via Over-The-Air (OTA)

 This is usually how the carrier branded or locked Samsung Galaxy S5, performs a software update.  This method is Firmware Update through over the air or called as OTA update, which usually a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider or Samsung and notifies you that there is a new update available for download.  If you did not receive any notification messages you can manually check fro the update instead.  Doing this you may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Settings>>About Device, tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”
• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
• Tap the settings icon.
• Tap About device.
• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later.

Update to G900FXXU1ANH6 Through Kies

The second method is a firmware update through Samsung Kies. You may head-over to your  local Samsung support page from where you can download Samsung Kies from there, and install it in your Windows or Mac computer. Choose the new Kies 3 which supports the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F and other Samsung devices running with Android 4.4.2 and up to Android 4.4.4 OS .  Once you installed Kies 3, all you need is connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F to the computer using the USB cable, then simply run and follow Kies on-screen software update instructions.

If you already received this update, just do shed us some info on how the G900FXXU1ANH6 4.4.2 software update performs on your Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F.

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Release dates of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for several countries already out

Samsung revealed that Galaxy Note 4 will be made available in over 140 countries come the last week of October this year. Simultaneously, the release dates of the phablet came out as more specific than the first one. Samsung has posted a photo on Facebook showing colored dots on various regions around the world that represent dates for the dotted market to offer the said device. The photo presentation gives an overall clue as to when you can acquire the Galaxy Note 4.

After Korean market, which has already made the device available last September 26th, the next in the line will be the several major markets such as the US, Canada, the UK and other European countries, as well as India, to start offering Galaxy Note 4 starting October 10th.

Several countries including Singapore and Thailand will follow suit, having the release to be scheduled in the second week of the month. South American market will need a little more patience until the release of the 4th generation Galaxy Note on November 5th.

Source: Sammobile

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Apple set to reveal newest iPads and several others on October 16th

This coming October 16th, Apple will conduct an event to release a lot of new devices, the schedule giving them more than enough time to launch the products to the market before the beginning of holidays. This report from Re/code caused the rumors that the company is having it on October 21st to subside.

According to Re/code, Apple will reveal two new iPads that will come in gold for the very first time. Besides the iPads, the company will also launch OS X Yosemite, detail Continuity and Apple Pay. Apparently, they would also release latest iMac products along with the aforementioned devices.

The upcoming event will reportedly be held at the Town Hall Auditorium in Cupertino so make sure to mark your calendars on the date.

Source: Re/code via mobilesyrup

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Latest Moto X Now Available on US Cellular for only $99 on contract

Motorola’s newest Moto X will be made available on US Cellular for $99 on a two-year contract or at $480 without. Motorola is letting the US Cellular to be the only third carrier to directly give a whole new experience with the latest version of Moto X, leaving Sprint and T-Mobile out of the question this year.

As for the present, the black plastic phone is the only available variant, but if you are willing to wait a little more, the black leather and bamboo variants will be released later this month for additional $50 and more. As to whether or not Motorola will permit Moto Maker customization on the US Cellular model, we are still left in the dark, having no signs to support it as of the moment.

Source: Androidpolice

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