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Samsung presented the Samsung Galaxy A5 from 2017 a few months ago. This device is one of the best mid-range terminals that we can find today. However, it has a negative point. And it is that although it will be presented this year, it still included Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the previous version of the Android operating system. Although they announced that it would be receiving the update to Android 7.0 Nougat soon, we have not heard from it until now. From SAMmobile they confirm that the update has started to roll out.
| screen | 5.2 inches Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | |
| Main chamber | 16 megapixels, f / 1.9, Full HD video | |
| Camera for selfies | 16 megapixels, f / 1.9, Full HD video | |
| Internal memory | 32 GB / Expandable via microSD card | |
| Extension | microSD up to 256GB | |
| Processor and RAM | Eight cores at 1.9 GHz, 3 GB | |
| Drums | 3,000 mAh, fast charge | |
| Operating system | Android 7.0 nOUGAT / Samsung Touchwiz | |
| Connections | BT 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC | |
| SIM | nanoSIM | |
| Design | Metal and glass, IP67 certified, fingerprint reader | |
| Dimensions | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm | |
| Featured Features | FM radio, Boom button, knuckle gestures | |
| Release date | Available | |
| Price | 350 euros |
The Android 7 Nougat update for the Samsung Galaxy A5 has started rolling out in Russia. Maybe in the next few weeks the update will reach the other devices. It weighs more than 1GB and, as expected, includes various improvements and news. Among them, better battery management, native split screen, better control over notifications, better control over security, etc. In addition, the interface is redesigned with lighter colors and a slightly more minimalist design, animations, screen display and Samsung Pass are also improved.
We must emphasize that the Dual Messenger option that appeared on the Galaxy A3 and A7 after the update to Nougat, does not appear on the Galaxy A5. Possibly Samsung has decided to eliminate this option due to the little use of users. Or maybe they will incorporate it in the next update. The Dual Messenger function allows us to add two accounts of our social networks on the same device through a cloning of the application.
How to update the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 to Nougat
You will probably receive the update on your device in a few weeks. To check if you already have it available manually, you should go to ”˜ Settings” “Device information” “Software Update ” ™ and check that the update with the number A520FXXU2BQH4 or A520FOXE2BQG7. If the automatic updates option is activated, as soon as you are connected to a WI-FI network, the update will appear and it will be downloaded. After downloading it will ask for its installation and application. Remember to have enough storage space for download and installation. Plus a minimum of 50 percent battery life. As this is a large update, it is advisable to make a backup of your device.
Samsung Galaxy A5 from 2017
The 2017 Samsung Glaxy A5 is the current premium mid-range of the South Korean firm. It is a mobile made of aluminum, with a glass front and back. It stands out for having a 16 megapixel camera, as well as an 8-core Exynos processor and a very fast fingerprint reader. In addition to water resistance.
The Galaxy A5 2017 mounts a 5.2-inch SuperAMOLED panel with Full HD resolution. It includes an 8-core Exynos processor accompanied by 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The main camera is 16 megapixels, the front one maintains the same resolution. In addition, it has a 3,000 mAh battery.
