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Latest Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), with regular updates and all the information you need.
Galaxy J5 (2016) receives April security patch in Europe
Samsung has started pushing out last month’s security maintenance release for the Galaxy J5 (2016) in Europe. The upgrade — J510FNXXU2AQD2 — addresses 49 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS and packs 16 additional patches for the firm’s Galaxy-branded smartphones, which include a fix for a weakness that allowed prying eyes to […]
- By Josh L.
- 6 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2016) January security patch update released in Europe
It has only been two days since Samsung released the latest February security patch for the Latin America variant of the Galaxy J5 (2016), model number SM-J510MN. You'd think that the company would extend the same courtesy to other variants of this device but that's not the case. Samsung is now rolling out the January […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy A8 receive February security patch
After having detailed the February security patch last week, Samsung is now rolling it out to compatible devices. The latest handsets to receive said patch are the Galaxy J5 (2016) and the Galaxy A8. An over-the-air update is now being rolled out for both of these handsets which brings the February security update as well […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2016) update brings October security patch
Samsung has started rolling out a minor update for the Galaxy J5 (2016) in Europe. The handset already runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow so it's not like the update will bring any major changes to the Galaxy J5 (2016). What it does bring is the October security patch which contains patches for 68 crucial bugs […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung rolls out July security patch for the Galaxy J5, Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy S3 Neo
Samsung has started distributing the July security update to all unlocked variants of the Galaxy J5, Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy S3 Neo located in Europe. The upgrade weighs in at 90MB and brings the security level to July 1 and not July 5 like the upgrade Vodafone pushed out for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) review
Samsung's Galaxy J series debuted last year and went on to see considerable success in the budget smartphone market. It wasn't surprising – the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 were two of the best low-cost phones the Korean giant had ever made, with a good mix of features and pricing. This year, the Galaxy J5 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
How to use S Bike Mode on Samsung’s Galaxy J smartphones
In an attempt to simplify its smartphone lineup, Samsung released the Galaxy J, Galaxy E, Galaxy On, and Galaxy A series of smartphones over the course of the last year, in addition to its flagship Galaxy S and Galaxy Note lineups. The company’s mid-range Galaxy J smartphones went on to become bestsellers in India. All […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) in India
Samsung has launched its latest mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016), in India today. The Galaxy J5 (2016) is priced at INR 13,990 ($210) while the Galaxy J7 (2016) is priced at INR 15,990 ($240). Both these devices feature Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and will be available exclusively through online retailer Flipkart […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung to launch Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) in India tomorrow
Samsung released the successors to the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 in China last month, and they were made available in Europe a week after that. Now, the company is gearing up to launch the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) in other markets including India. Samsung has sent out press invites for the official […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2016) Black Edition listed on Amazon France for €275.69
While we were waiting for the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) to launch in European markets, Samsung has gone ahead and launched a Galaxy J5 (2016) Black Edition in France. The device is listed on Amazon France for €275.69 (roughly $315), and as its name suggests, a full black color tone runs across the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) go official in South Korea
Samsung has launched the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016), its first metallic budget smartphones, in its home market. The two devices will be launched by carrier KT in black and gold color options, with price tags of 290,000 won ($254) and 363,000 won ($318) respectively. Samsung will also be bringing the Galaxy J3 to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) arrive in Europe
Not long ago we confirmed the Galaxy J5 (2016) will be released in several European countries. That device has now surfaced on Samsung's website in France. Furthermore, Samsung Spain takes away all questions regarding a European release for the larger Galaxy J7 (2016), as it has posted the official product page on its website. A few […]
- By Michel G.
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2016) firmware online, should launch in Europe and other markets soon
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy J5 (2016) and the Galaxy J7 (2016) in China. Like the original J5 and J7, nothing was revealed about when the handsets would launch outside the Chinese market. For the Galaxy J5 (2016), that moment could turn up soon, as firmware for a couple of regions (Egypt and Ukraine, to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Samsung makes the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) official for China
Nearly three months before we would have expected them, Samsung has made the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) official in China. The phones are listed on the company's website, and as the leaks had confirmed, the J5 (2016) and J7 (2016) come with a metal frame and considerably improved specs over their original […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Latest pictures of the Galaxy J5 (2016) show off the metal frame
We've been hearing about the Galaxy J5 (2016) for a couple of months now and it's likely that this mid-range handset from Samsung will be released in the near future. Like its predecessor there's a possibility that Samsung will launch this handset in China first before other markets. We've already brought you the user manual […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago