AT&T releases Android Marshmallow for Samsung Galaxy S5 Active

While the world is busy with discussing about Android 7.0 Nougat and its features, AT&T has decided to give its Samsung Galaxy S5 active users the taste of year old version of Android arena. Yes, you heard it right. AT&T has just released Android Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S5 Active in the US. If i can remember correctly, the device had received Android 5.1.1 Lollipop ten months ago. The build number, MMB29M, is same as the original Galaxy S5. The full download should come in at just over 900MB. After everything is done, you will have Android 6.0.1 with the latest security patches along with AT&T’s Wi-Fi calling, video calling. You must connect your device to Wi-Fi before starting to download the update.



AT&T Android 6.0 Marshmallow Software update includes-

• Android OS 6.0 (Marshmallow)
• Wi-Fi Calling
• Video Calling
• Android device security enhancements

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AT&T unveils Samsung Galaxy S5 Active with MIL-810G specs

We knew it existed but now it's finally crawled out of some jungle to go official. Samsung's Galaxy S5 Active is available today on AT&T and something compared to flagship devices, this time it looks like no notable corners were cut. The body is water, dust and shockproof with its IP67 and MIL-spec 810G certification. The standard Galaxy S5 was already two of those things but some people will definitely appreciate the extra peace of mind that comes from a ruggedized phone.

The Galaxy S5 Active has the same full-HD AMOLED 5.1-inch screen, while the 16-megapixel camera and fingerprint sensor are also lodged into the rugged smartphone. That said, water-resistance is now part of the original GS5's bag of tricks, which makes it less of selling point here. Regardless, there's the shock-resistant dust-proof shell and a burlier look: even if it's dreamy rendered view we're seeing here, the metallic details and finish could well win over Galaxy fans that aren't pro-plastic -- we're a little intrigued to see it IRL.



Unlike the S4 Active, the S5 comes with fewer compromises compared to the standard S5. The only major feature missing is the fingerprint sensor in the home button, which wasn't all that great to begin with. Rest of the specifications remain identical. The S5 Active also has an extra button on the side for 'Activity Zone', a single place for all your outdoor activity related features.

The Galaxy S5 Active is available from AT&T in the US for $200 on a two-year contract, or for $715 contract-free. If you buy the phone you also get a 50% discount on the Gear Fit. The phone is available in Camo Green, Titanium Grey and Ruby Red.

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