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Microsoft had earlier planned the Windows 10 Mobile upgrade for old Lumia devices in December, though later officially confirmed that the update has been delayed until ‘early 2016’. Now it seems that the upgrades are finally ready to hit phones, as the Redmond giant has launched an internal beta for the Windows 10 Mobile Upgrade Advisor app.
To get the Windows 10 Mobile update when it arrives, Windows Phone 8.1 users need to have the Lumia Denim update (version 8.10.14219.341, or higher) to be eligible for the upgrade. In addition, they would require 8GB of internal storage with 1.5 GB of free space.
Microsoft had earlier planned the Windows 10 Mobile upgrade for old Lumia devices in December, though later officially confirmed that the update has been delayed until ‘early 2016’. Now it seems that the upgrades are finally ready to hit phones, as the Redmond giant has launched an internal beta for the Windows 10 Mobile Upgrade Advisor app.
To get the Windows 10 Mobile update when it arrives, Windows Phone 8.1 users need to have the Lumia Denim update (version 8.10.14219.341, or higher) to be eligible for the upgrade. In addition, they would require 8GB of internal storage with 1.5 GB of free space.
Microsoft had earlier planned the Windows 10 Mobile upgrade for old Lumia devices in December, though later officially confirmed that the update has been delayed until ‘early 2016’. Now it seems that the upgrades are finally ready to hit phones, as the Redmond giant has launched an internal beta for the Windows 10 Mobile Upgrade Advisor app.
To get the Windows 10 Mobile update when it arrives, Windows Phone 8.1 users need to have the Lumia Denim update (version 8.10.14219.341, or higher) to be eligible for the upgrade. In addition, they would require 8GB of internal storage with 1.5 GB of free space.
After
seeing the Xperia C4 unexpectedly see the Android 5.1 Lolllipop update
yesterday, it looks like Sony has also pushed the button for the Xperia
C5 Ultra. All variants of the handset are receiving the Android 5.1
firmware update – the Xperia C5 Ultra (E5553, E5506) has been updated to
build number 29.1.A.0.87, whilst the Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5533,
E5563) is being updated to version 29.1.B.0.87.
We will include FTF firmware links for all variants of the Xperia C5 Ultra below in due course. In the meantime, let us know your impressions of the latest update in the comments below.
Xperia C5 Ultra FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506) 29.1.A.0.87 Latin America Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5553) 29.1.A.0.87 Singapore Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5533) 29.1.B.0.87 Middle East Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5563) 29.1.B.0.87 India Generic
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We will include FTF firmware links for all variants of the Xperia C5 Ultra below in due course. In the meantime, let us know your impressions of the latest update in the comments below.
Xperia C5 Ultra FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506) 29.1.A.0.87 Latin America Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5553) 29.1.A.0.87 Singapore Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5533) 29.1.B.0.87 Middle East Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5563) 29.1.B.0.87 India Generic
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After
seeing the Xperia C4 unexpectedly see the Android 5.1 Lolllipop update
yesterday, it looks like Sony has also pushed the button for the Xperia
C5 Ultra. All variants of the handset are receiving the Android 5.1
firmware update – the Xperia C5 Ultra (E5553, E5506) has been updated to
build number 29.1.A.0.87, whilst the Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5533,
E5563) is being updated to version 29.1.B.0.87.
We will include FTF firmware links for all variants of the Xperia C5 Ultra below in due course. In the meantime, let us know your impressions of the latest update in the comments below.
Xperia C5 Ultra FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506) 29.1.A.0.87 Latin America Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5553) 29.1.A.0.87 Singapore Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5533) 29.1.B.0.87 Middle East Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5563) 29.1.B.0.87 India Generic
Source | Via
We will include FTF firmware links for all variants of the Xperia C5 Ultra below in due course. In the meantime, let us know your impressions of the latest update in the comments below.
Xperia C5 Ultra FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506) 29.1.A.0.87 Latin America Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5553) 29.1.A.0.87 Singapore Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5533) 29.1.B.0.87 Middle East Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5563) 29.1.B.0.87 India Generic
Source | Via
After
seeing the Xperia C4 unexpectedly see the Android 5.1 Lolllipop update
yesterday, it looks like Sony has also pushed the button for the Xperia
C5 Ultra. All variants of the handset are receiving the Android 5.1
firmware update – the Xperia C5 Ultra (E5553, E5506) has been updated to
build number 29.1.A.0.87, whilst the Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5533,
E5563) is being updated to version 29.1.B.0.87.
We will include FTF firmware links for all variants of the Xperia C5 Ultra below in due course. In the meantime, let us know your impressions of the latest update in the comments below.
Xperia C5 Ultra FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506) 29.1.A.0.87 Latin America Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5553) 29.1.A.0.87 Singapore Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5533) 29.1.B.0.87 Middle East Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5563) 29.1.B.0.87 India Generic
Source | Via
We will include FTF firmware links for all variants of the Xperia C5 Ultra below in due course. In the meantime, let us know your impressions of the latest update in the comments below.
Xperia C5 Ultra FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506) 29.1.A.0.87 Latin America Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra (E5553) 29.1.A.0.87 Singapore Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual FTF firmware files – Android 5.1
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5533) 29.1.B.0.87 Middle East Generic
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual (E5563) 29.1.B.0.87 India Generic
Source | Via
If you're using MIUI 5 or MIUI 6 global stable build, you can update directly on your phone.
The following devices will get the update from today:
Mi 3, Mi 4 3G/4G, Mi Note, Mi Note Pro, Mi 4c, Mi 4i, Redmi 1S, Redmi Note 3G, Redmi Note 4G Single SIM/Dual-SIM, Mi Pad 1/2.
The following devices will get the update after few weeks:
Mi 2/2S, Redmi 2, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 3
If you're using MIUI 5 or MIUI 6 global stable build, you can update directly on your phone.
The following devices will get the update from today:
Mi 3, Mi 4 3G/4G, Mi Note, Mi Note Pro, Mi 4c, Mi 4i, Redmi 1S, Redmi Note 3G, Redmi Note 4G Single SIM/Dual-SIM, Mi Pad 1/2.
The following devices will get the update after few weeks:
Mi 2/2S, Redmi 2, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 3
If you're using MIUI 5 or MIUI 6 global stable build, you can update directly on your phone.
The following devices will get the update from today:
Mi 3, Mi 4 3G/4G, Mi Note, Mi Note Pro, Mi 4c, Mi 4i, Redmi 1S, Redmi Note 3G, Redmi Note 4G Single SIM/Dual-SIM, Mi Pad 1/2.
The following devices will get the update after few weeks:
Mi 2/2S, Redmi 2, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 3
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HTC One ME
HTC Butterfly 3
HTC Desire 826
2014
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HTC One (M8 Eye)
HTC Desire 820
HTC Desire 816
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Motorola Moto X Pure Edition (3rd gen)
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Motorola Moto X Play
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi has been surrounded by the rumors for a while now about the launch of its upcoming flagship Xiaomi Mi 5 that is expected to be unveiled on January 21 in China. Earlier leaks suggested the device to sports Force Touch display and Ultrasonic fingerprint recognition technology, but nothing is confirmed yet. Today, a bunch of press images of the upcoming smartphone along with a video surfaced online revealing the complete design of the device.
As per the leaked press images, the Mi 5 will sport a stylish design with 2.5D curved display and 3D glass back panel. The smartphone will feature a small oval-shaped home button with an integrated fingerprint scanner, which is touted as the smallest and fastest fingerprint sensor in the market.
The device will come in different color options like – White, Black, Pink and Gold. According to other rumored specifications, the Mi 5 will feature a 5.2-inch (2560×1440 pixels) Quad-HD display and will come powered by all new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor with Adreno 530 GPU. The device may come with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of built-in storage options. It supports dual sim dual standby and is expected to run on latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow based MiUi 7 out of the box.
The smartphone is expected to come backed by a 3600mAh battery and is also supposed to feature a USB Type-C port. The Xiaomi Mi 4C is the first smartphone from the company to come with a USB Type-C port. If the rumors are to be believed the Xiaomi Mi 5 will cost around 2000 Yuan (approx $308/Rs.20,450) for 3GB RAM variant and 2,299 Yuan (approx $354/Rs.23525) for 4GB RAM variant. Since nothing is officially confirmed, we advise you to take this information with a proverbial pinch of salt. Stay tuned for official details of the upcoming flagship in coming days.
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The smartphone is expected to come backed by a 3600mAh battery and is also supposed to feature a USB Type-C port. The Xiaomi Mi 4C is the first smartphone from the company to come with a USB Type-C port. If the rumors are to be believed the Xiaomi Mi 5 will cost around 2000 Yuan (approx $308/Rs.20,450) for 3GB RAM variant and 2,299 Yuan (approx $354/Rs.23525) for 4GB RAM variant. Since nothing is officially confirmed, we advise you to take this information with a proverbial pinch of salt. Stay tuned for official details of the upcoming flagship in coming days.
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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi has been surrounded by the rumors for a while now about the launch of its upcoming flagship Xiaomi Mi 5 that is expected to be unveiled on January 21 in China. Earlier leaks suggested the device to sports Force Touch display and Ultrasonic fingerprint recognition technology, but nothing is confirmed yet. Today, a bunch of press images of the upcoming smartphone along with a video surfaced online revealing the complete design of the device.
As per the leaked press images, the Mi 5 will sport a stylish design with 2.5D curved display and 3D glass back panel. The smartphone will feature a small oval-shaped home button with an integrated fingerprint scanner, which is touted as the smallest and fastest fingerprint sensor in the market.
The device will come in different color options like – White, Black, Pink and Gold. According to other rumored specifications, the Mi 5 will feature a 5.2-inch (2560×1440 pixels) Quad-HD display and will come powered by all new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor with Adreno 530 GPU. The device may come with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of built-in storage options. It supports dual sim dual standby and is expected to run on latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow based MiUi 7 out of the box.
The smartphone is expected to come backed by a 3600mAh battery and is also supposed to feature a USB Type-C port. The Xiaomi Mi 4C is the first smartphone from the company to come with a USB Type-C port. If the rumors are to be believed the Xiaomi Mi 5 will cost around 2000 Yuan (approx $308/Rs.20,450) for 3GB RAM variant and 2,299 Yuan (approx $354/Rs.23525) for 4GB RAM variant. Since nothing is officially confirmed, we advise you to take this information with a proverbial pinch of salt. Stay tuned for official details of the upcoming flagship in coming days.
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The smartphone is expected to come backed by a 3600mAh battery and is also supposed to feature a USB Type-C port. The Xiaomi Mi 4C is the first smartphone from the company to come with a USB Type-C port. If the rumors are to be believed the Xiaomi Mi 5 will cost around 2000 Yuan (approx $308/Rs.20,450) for 3GB RAM variant and 2,299 Yuan (approx $354/Rs.23525) for 4GB RAM variant. Since nothing is officially confirmed, we advise you to take this information with a proverbial pinch of salt. Stay tuned for official details of the upcoming flagship in coming days.
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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi has been surrounded by the rumors for a while now about the launch of its upcoming flagship Xiaomi Mi 5 that is expected to be unveiled on January 21 in China. Earlier leaks suggested the device to sports Force Touch display and Ultrasonic fingerprint recognition technology, but nothing is confirmed yet. Today, a bunch of press images of the upcoming smartphone along with a video surfaced online revealing the complete design of the device.
As per the leaked press images, the Mi 5 will sport a stylish design with 2.5D curved display and 3D glass back panel. The smartphone will feature a small oval-shaped home button with an integrated fingerprint scanner, which is touted as the smallest and fastest fingerprint sensor in the market.
The device will come in different color options like – White, Black, Pink and Gold. According to other rumored specifications, the Mi 5 will feature a 5.2-inch (2560×1440 pixels) Quad-HD display and will come powered by all new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor with Adreno 530 GPU. The device may come with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of built-in storage options. It supports dual sim dual standby and is expected to run on latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow based MiUi 7 out of the box.
The smartphone is expected to come backed by a 3600mAh battery and is also supposed to feature a USB Type-C port. The Xiaomi Mi 4C is the first smartphone from the company to come with a USB Type-C port. If the rumors are to be believed the Xiaomi Mi 5 will cost around 2000 Yuan (approx $308/Rs.20,450) for 3GB RAM variant and 2,299 Yuan (approx $354/Rs.23525) for 4GB RAM variant. Since nothing is officially confirmed, we advise you to take this information with a proverbial pinch of salt. Stay tuned for official details of the upcoming flagship in coming days.
Via
The smartphone is expected to come backed by a 3600mAh battery and is also supposed to feature a USB Type-C port. The Xiaomi Mi 4C is the first smartphone from the company to come with a USB Type-C port. If the rumors are to be believed the Xiaomi Mi 5 will cost around 2000 Yuan (approx $308/Rs.20,450) for 3GB RAM variant and 2,299 Yuan (approx $354/Rs.23525) for 4GB RAM variant. Since nothing is officially confirmed, we advise you to take this information with a proverbial pinch of salt. Stay tuned for official details of the upcoming flagship in coming days.
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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi has been surrounded by the rumors for a while now about the launch of its upcoming flagship Xiaomi Mi 5 that is expected to be unveiled on January 21 in China. Earlier leaks suggested the device to sports Force Touch display and Ultrasonic fingerprint recognition technology, but nothing is confirmed yet. Today, a bunch of press images of the upcoming smartphone along with a video surfaced online revealing the complete design of the device.
As per the leaked press images, the Mi 5 will sport a stylish design with 2.5D curved display and 3D glass back panel. The smartphone will feature a small oval-shaped home button with an integrated fingerprint scanner, which is touted as the smallest and fastest fingerprint sensor in the market.
The device will come in different color options like – White, Black, Pink and Gold. According to other rumored specifications, the Mi 5 will feature a 5.2-inch (2560×1440 pixels) Quad-HD display and will come powered by all new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor with Adreno 530 GPU. The device may come with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of built-in storage options. It supports dual sim dual standby and is expected to run on latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow based MiUi 7 out of the box.
The smartphone is expected to come backed by a 3600mAh battery and is also supposed to feature a USB Type-C port. The Xiaomi Mi 4C is the first smartphone from the company to come with a USB Type-C port. If the rumors are to be believed the Xiaomi Mi 5 will cost around 2000 Yuan (approx $308/Rs.20,450) for 3GB RAM variant and 2,299 Yuan (approx $354/Rs.23525) for 4GB RAM variant. Since nothing is officially confirmed, we advise you to take this information with a proverbial pinch of salt. Stay tuned for official details of the upcoming flagship in coming days.
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The smartphone is expected to come backed by a 3600mAh battery and is also supposed to feature a USB Type-C port. The Xiaomi Mi 4C is the first smartphone from the company to come with a USB Type-C port. If the rumors are to be believed the Xiaomi Mi 5 will cost around 2000 Yuan (approx $308/Rs.20,450) for 3GB RAM variant and 2,299 Yuan (approx $354/Rs.23525) for 4GB RAM variant. Since nothing is officially confirmed, we advise you to take this information with a proverbial pinch of salt. Stay tuned for official details of the upcoming flagship in coming days.
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I have decided to sever my ties with Windows Phone.
I'm genuinely heartbroken over the decision. I'm a die-hard Windows geek, always have been. And I adore my Nokia Lumia 925 Windows Phone. In fact I've never owned a smartphone that wasn't a Windows Phone. But the decision is final. Why? Well the writing, as they say, is on the wall.
Here's what it looks like:
-- According to the IDC, Microsoft only claims 2.2 per cent of the entire smartphone market.
-- Microsoft's contract with Nokia, arguably the best cell phone Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) on planet Earth, is only for five years. It ends in 2016.
-- Nokia has already announced its intent to produce and distribute Android phones after their contract with Microsoft expires.
-- The Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL are big expensive devices designed to function more as portable desktops than plain old smartphones.
-- The success of the Surface Pro line of devices.
-- Chatter regarding a possible Surface Pro smartphone.
A phone that docks for PC-style interaction isn't intended for the average smartphone owner. With the advent of Continuum, Microsoft is again targeting its enterprise market, one that is paying closer attention since the release of the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book earlier this year.
It is also making Microsoft seem less like an innovator and more like a one-trick pony.
For me, the combination of Microsoft's mobile operating system and Nokia's hardware is unbeatable. It's everything I need my smartphone to be. But with the expiration of Microsoft's contract with Nokia, however, goes Nokia's hardware. And with Microsoft's insistence on making every device conveniently mimic a desktop computer goes the delusion that Windows 10 Mobile will be enough like Windows Phone 8.1 in its heyday to make it worth me waiting for.
I suspect Microsoft made a decision to cut smartphone losses ahead of the 950 series' release. My "wag-the-dog" sense tingles every time I read something that perpetuates the notion that Microsoft will continue to support status quo smartphone development. I don't plan to be one of the Windows Phone users wondering what to do after Microsoft's inevitable announcement that they will no longer support the smartphone OS as-is in favor of evolving technology commitments.
And I don't want to have to make phone calls on a PC. It's not who I am.
So I say farewell to my Windows Phone. It's been an enriching collaboration. And I wish Microsoft the greatest success in future technology endeavors, whatever those happen to be.
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