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Samsung Galaxy S III Android 4.1.2 Software Update Now Rolling Out

David Beren — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:42:44 +0000

Listen up Samsung Galaxy S III owners as a software update is headed your way in the form of Android 4.1.2. There’s no hints as to what kind of changes the update brings outside of multi-window support and T-Mobile has yet to update their support page for the update. However, at least one person receiving the update noticed the inclusion of two more apps: Paper Artist and Group Play and T-Mobile’s ... [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Software Update Improves Visual Voicemail, ISIS App

David Beren — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:57:14 +0000

Samsung Galaxy S 4 owners should keep an eye out for a small maintenance update this morning bringing two minor updates to the recently launched flagship smartphone. According to T-Mobile’s support page, the update “improves the Visual Voicemail app and includes ISIS app improvements.” You remember Project ISIS, don’t you…that mobile payment system we’re STILL waiting to launch nationwide? You can go about receiving the update in one of two ... [read full article]

Apple Pushing Out iOS 6.1.4 Update For iPhone 5 Owners

David Beren — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:22:30 +0000

A quick little update for all you new iPhone owners on T-Mobile as Apple releases iOS 6.1.4. The update, arriving as build 10B350 appears to be for the iPhone 5 and is listed only as an “updated audio profile for speakerphone.” That’s really all there is to it. You can update your iPhone via one of two methods: 1) Go to settings and select the Software Update option and download the new version ... [read full article]

T-Mobile FINALLY Rolling Out Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean To The HTC One S

David Beren — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:48:56 +0000

What a great way to start the news day and no, your eyes are not deceiving you HTC One S owners, Jelly Bean is here, it’s really really here. The Android 4.1.1 update weighs in at a hefty 675.49MB and due to its size, can only be downloaded over a Wi-Fi connection. The update brings the usual fare of an updated user interface to the Android experience in addition to several ... [read full article]

LG Optimus L9, Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G Jelly Bean Updates Incoming

David Beren — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:02:49 +0000

Some unexpected but welcome Jelly Bean updates making news this morning as the LG Optimus L9 and Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G are receiving Android 4.1.2. The standard fare of Jelly Bean enhancements are onboard, most notable of course being the inclusion of Google Now and a revamped notification system. Both updates begin today, April 22nd and in the case of the LG Optimus L9 is an Over-The-Air update only. ... [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update Now Available

David Beren — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:55:19 +0000

I bet most Galaxy S II owners didn’t see this coming as T-Mobile updated the GSII support page this morning with the introduction of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. As the update is optional, the only installation method is through Samsung’s Kies software. The manual download to T989UVMC6 will enable Android 4.1.2 and weighs in around 756MB for the download. The Jelly Bean update features a speedier interface, a higher system frame rate ... [read full article]

(Updated) HTC One S Software Update Rolling Out…But It Isn’t Jelly Bean

David Beren — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:13:07 +0000

Update: T-Mobile has updated their support page for the HTC One S with details of the new software update. Unfortunately, the page only references “security enhancements,” so anyone expecting anything more will be underwhelmed. In the midst of all this HTC One news today, another HTC One device gets a little love, though definitely not as much love as ... [read full article]

Original Samsung Galaxy Note Receiving Android 4.0.4 Update

David Beren — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:24:31 +0000

Original Galaxy Note owners should keep an eye out this morning for a maintenance update heading their way via a OTA message. Beginning yesterday February 4th, the OG Galaxy Note will receive an update to Android 4.0.4 with baseband version T879UVMA1. The update will go out via Samsung’s Kies software and as an Over The Air update. The new software will provide “security enhancements and an improved user experience.” T-Mobile says the update ... [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S III Software Update Incoming To Android 4.1.1

David Beren — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:59:58 +0000

Galaxy S III owners should keep an eye out for an incoming software update bringing your device up to Android 4.1.1 baseband T999UVDLJC. This update will bring “security enhancements and an improved user experience” according to T-Mobile’s support documents. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of detail on the “improved user experience” and what exactly is improved. Regardless, the update is coming via a OTA (over-the-air) update beginning today or you can attempt ... [read full article]

Galaxy S II Software Update Rolling Out Now

David Beren — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:31:26 +0000

Galaxy S II owners should on the lookout today for a new software update rolling out Over The Air (OTA). This update, which began this morning includes a Qualcomm fix, security enhancements, and Vlingo S Voice improvements. The new update will move to Android version 4.0.4/Baseband version T989UVLI4. You can perform the update in one of two ways: Over the air (OTA) update to T989UVLI4: If you want to update to T989UVLI4, ... [read full article]