Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos

  • Released 2014, June
    145g, 8.1mm thickness
    Android 4.4.2; TouchWiz UI
    16GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 5.1"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 16MP
    2160p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon 801
  • 2800mAh
    Li-Ion

Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
Speed HSPA, LTE
Launch Announced 2014, June
Status Available. Released 2014, June
Body Dimensions 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight 145 g (5.11 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
 IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)
Display Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.1 inches, 71.7 cm2 (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform OS Android 4.4.2 (KitKat); TouchWiz UI
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM
Main Camera Single 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12�m, PDAF
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
Selfie camera Single 2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
Features Dual video call
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 24-bit/192kHz audio
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), USB On-The-Go
Features Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
 ANT+
S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
Air gestures
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery
Charging Qi wireless charging (market dependent)
Talk time Up to 21 h (3G)
Music play Up to 67 h
Misc Colors Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold
Models SM-G900FD
SAR 1.15 W/kg (head)     1.50 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU 0.73 W/kg (head)     0.28 W/kg (body)    
Price About 420 EUR

Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos - User Reviews

  • i have a samsung dou5. i need to save pictures on the memory stick. How can I do that? my built-in is nearly full. thanks.

  • my battery life is poor.. it gives me 4/6 hour of heavy usage.. and 12/14 hour of normal use.. any tip how to increase the battery life

  • Yes: it has LTE and OTG out-the-box.

  • I had this phone bought in 2016. Its screen started flickering only a year later and rapidly became difficult to light at all! I'm very disappointed, as I don't buy a phone to trash it the next year! I have no money to burn!

  • Does it have voLTE out of the box and OTG?

  • Does it have voLTE out of the box and OTG?

  • I bought a S5 (g9008w) dual sim variant, Im running android version 5.0 , the main problem Im facing is the call log and caller ID does not display name , only number (only those contacts which are saved with country code , eg +92345----) may be because its bulit for chinese region but any solution ? and which OS version is better in terms of fast (normal casual usage speed ) and battery ?

  • Did anyone try this to enable VOLTE for G900FD?

  • Can u detail how to change CSC for enabling VOLTE.

  • Can any one tell me volte working on this phone or not?

  • Did you try to adjust slot settings?

  • I tried the galaxy s6 duos . I regreted this experience . S5 is soooo much better .. loooong battery life lasts for about 18 hrs LTE network and hard using .water proof + SD card . USB 3.0 and TV-out . Really galaxy s5 rocks .

  • I tried the galaxy s6 duos . I regreted this experience . S5 is soooo much better .. loooong battery life lasts for about 18 hrs LTE network and hard using .water proof + SD card . USB 3.0 and TV-out . Really galaxy s5 rocks .

  • I need help. My A5 is not showing LTE or Volte . am using Jio 4G s working but No VoLTE . Help needed

  • Also uninstall and reinstall jio 4g voice app if u are using.

  • Pls uninstall all battery saver/ speed booster/ anti virus apps immediately and do not reinstall them for any reason. Your phone will become ok..

  • My S5 duos becomes hotter than afternoon SUN, while using 4G data. If it supports 4G LTE...Then why so hot? Factory resetting is a solution?? Please suggest....

  • My S5 duos becomes hotter than afternoon SUN, while using 4G data. If it supports 4G LTE...Then why so hot? Factory resetting is a solution?? Please suggest....

  • will it work for 900f LTE

  • Latest upadte fix available via ota.

  • Root it. Enable volte settings in csc/others.xml. link available via google. Change csc with phoneinfo app.

  • how can update my S5 Duos from 4.4.2 to 6.0.1?? Anyone can help??

  • Samsung S5 duos have Norwegian language

  • I upgraded to latest firmware today Oct 2, 2016 and the dcmprovider problem went away

  • Hi...yes, mamm That was for your external ram,you may have some various transmission of photos or films files which is led to that massage ..., you have to erase better to format your external memorycard then the problem 'ld be solved.

  • yes, me too... it's done 👍😎

  • Hi...✋😎 That was for your external ram,you may have some various transmission of photos or films files which is led to that massage ..., you have to erase better to format your external memorycard then the problem 'ld be solved.

  • Did U get VoLTE after Updating.

  • Since I started using this phone to call back to the US I have been getting roaming charges! My old single-SIM S3 never incurred roaming charging when calling the U.S. but now I am getting them even to call T-Mobile, who claim they don't how to solve the problem since I didn't buy the phone from them. I have my calling set to "internet calling" but there seems to be no place to set it for WiFi calling only. One bright T-Mo tech suggested I call in Airplane Mode--duh! What am I not seeing to ensure WiFi calling only?

  • Even in safe mode I get the annoying warning "Unfortunately DCMProvider has stopped" everytime I open my gallery of pictures. Did factory reset also and it did not help. I started seeing this error message after the marshmallow update. Any solutions???

  • How to enable VOLTE.

  • I had same issue, since update to 6.0.1. dated july 1st. Today I updated to version of september 1st, and had no issues yet. I hope it stays in the past.

  • Did anyone has fix for this annoying dcmprovider issue, Kindly inform us.

  • Yes, I have an S5 and this annoying message "Unfortunately DCMProvider has stopped" everytime I open my gallery or any pictures from any app. Better go to the Samsung's customer support and ask them online so they can act on a solution. Many models seems to be affected by this.

  • My s5 duos has issues with latest marshmallow update. Dcmprovider crash pop up everytime when i open any apps regarding pbotos. Did anyone has same issue?

  • Yes.... Galaxy S5 Duos is 100% compatible with Reliance Jio !!! Sim 1 only... Data only... 4G Great going.... :D

  • Any changes you noticed ?

  • Any changes you noticed ?

  • I too updated, but still VOLTE not active. :(

  • I have just got official update to 6.0.1 :)

  • hi frnds, how to use theme option as like s7, s6????

  • Whats the latest android update for this phone and would you recomed buying it?

  • Whats the latest android update for thi phone?

  • connect maybe y have problem

  • I received a ota update of 145.38 mb yesterday for my g900fd s5 duos ..now i have updated to: G900fdxxu1cpi2/G900fdojv1cpi1/G900fdxxu1cpb4

  • only sim1 slot works for jio try insert jio in 1st sim slot only one slot supports lte in s5 duos

  • Can the crackeglass of Galaxy S5 Duos SM-G900FD be replaced with Galaxy S5 SM-G900H glass? is it compatible?

  • No suport jio what is reason friends

  • Yes

  • hello friends. i bought s5 duos 8 months ago. from last month this device facing issue with screen flickering when you reduce brightness level to low. more than half of the device screen flickering. device never dropped. does any one facing this issue? and what is the solution to fix this? appreciated your help.. thanks

  • Same problem... searching trick to enable volte in s5 Duos - g900fd, for Jio SIM. Can someone help.

  • Update to what? My S5 Duos is running Andriod 6.0.1.

  • Pls tell s5 duos g900fd updation is available

  • is galaxy s5 is dual sim phone?or can this phone support reliance jio?

  • Absolutely,of course, definitely, Surely, YOU ARE 100% CORRECT:))))

  • is galaxy s5 has duel sim or support otg..??

  • Samsung s5 duos

  • hello I did factory reset but changed anythings.Now,what can I do?

  • Why my samsung sm g900fd does not conect 4G,even the proviđers 4 G is activated ?

  • Is anyone in UAE able to use VoLTE feature on this phone?

  • I.cantt.read..the.wordd.it's.a.blure.

  • how to change network mode

  • Hello. I've got this problem: If data is in action (down- or uploading) on Sim1 I cannot make calls on Sim2 (phone ends calls after some seconds). I know that I cannot receive calls on Sim2 while data on Sim 1 is active, cause the phone is dual standby. But I thought making a call on Sim 2 would automatically disable sim 1 (data)?! Does anybody else have or had this problem? Does someone have a solution for this? Thanks in advance

  • You can reupdat your firmware using smart switch. Install the smart switch on your PC/ Lapi then connect your device and go to More and follow the instructions on the screen.. I hop your issue will be solved..

  • Hi Guys. I am facing a Problem when I update my Phone Software on Marshmallow then My phone Back Camera not working. After that I degrade to Lollipop. Any one help me how can I resolve the problem & I want to upgrade on Marshmallow. Thanks in advance

  • What will be next update is about theme? In M still having old theme not a M theme.

  • This is USB 3.0 port, you can use the normal charger which is USB 2.0 and you can use USB 3.0 cable also. This allows faster data transfer. normally the USB hard disk have this kind of ports.

  • The next update will be contain themes? I want some themes.

  • I bought Samsung galaxy s5 duos a year back. I was very disappointed when I did not find radio option. Would appreciate if radio option to listen FM channels is activated at the earliest.

  • USB3 Data port maybe?

  • Hi. Can someone please tell me what the other port is for, next to the one in which I plug in the charger? It is slightly smaller than the charger port. Sm-g900fd. Thanks.

  • The left headphone is loud, and the right headphone has a reduced volume, isn't it?

  • headphone problems after marshmallow update

  • Go to developer option you will be find running 🏃 service

  • Running services is now in developer option.

  • Guys.have you seen running application on the settings? I thought it's lost after MM update

  • All apps is being optimizing (except Google Play Services). I think, the Google Play Services eats the battery really fast.

  • To resolve battry draining issue in 6.0.1 marshmallow s5 duos g900fd then go to settings select battery then select battery usage then select the three dots at the top right corner and select optimize battery usage option and in that switch on all the apps (known and unknown apps). Thats it. U will definitely see a drastic different in draining battery without any sync issues. Enjoy.... Also pls let me know your feedback

  • To resolve battry draining issue in 6.0.1 marshmallow s5 duos g900fd then go to settings select battery then select battery usage then select the three dots at the top right corner and select optimize battery usage option and in that switch on all the apps (known and unknown apps). Thats it. U will definitely see a drastic different in draining battery without any sync issues. Enjoy.... Also pls let me know your feedback

  • You should reset factory than use your device with normal condition

  • Hello.I buyed a samsung s5 fd mobile one year ago.After the first update for OS,the phone warm up when battery is charging or when I am in internet or when it work with applications.please help

  • Excuse my poor English. Updated to Android 6.0.1 UAE and so far no problems. I cleared cache before updating. Battery usage the same as Lollipop about 4 days between recharges. 4g working with no connection problems. No real improvements after updating that are obvious at the moment

  • Alslam alycom;try first to convert the network on sim2 to be 4g and sim1 mode will automatically convert to 2g from settings >more networks>mobile networks and if 4g working with sim2 on this situation so return the sim1 mode on 4g and sim2 on 2g mode and makd following : 1- change the slots by power off mobile and change two sim 1 in slot 2 and sim2 in slot 1 and try 4g connection of working so sim1 the in the slot 2 is have problems and need to be changed; if the 4 g is not working reset the phone to factory reset from boot menu ( on power off mode push in the samd time powef button with volume up and home buttons until boot mode appear and choose factory reset wipe data . I'm waiting your reply.😊🙂

  • Today i updated to 601 and the 4g is not working...uae s5 duos g900fd. Please help...

  • Friends i downloaded the marshmallow 6.0.1 for UAE s5 dous today and this is my notices: 1-the charging time from 5%to full increased to be 1 hour and 45 minutes instead of 1 hour and 15 min. 2-in moderate continues usage the battery charge is exhausted slightly rabid than lolipop. 3-the icon applications and shapes is more better than lolipop. 4- rames occupied by application less than lolipop 1 giga of 1.67 g. 5-for good download and installation without any distirbance earse the cashed data from the boot menu (power button with soundraising and home button in the same time at the phone power off mode. 6- powersaving mode can be activated at different battery charge. To be continued

  • Please download link of paid working app

  • The battery is draining really fast: 2-3 percents on night. So, I wait the update for resolve this bugs

  • You all guys first of all do wipe cache partition and further do factory hard reset if issues are still persist. Then write your issue with marshmallow 6.0.1 battery related or laggyness. All major firmware update requires this steps to settle down the issues.

  • Yes, using the latest version of the TotalRecall (paid app) one can record both ends of a conversation in a single recording, either incoming or outgoing call.

  • Yes, using the latest version of the TotalRecall (paid app) one can record both ends of a conversation in a single recording, either incoming or outgoing call.

  • Thank you very much... The app "total recall" call recorder working without any issues. No need to root the phone. In settings Just select voice call (native) under recording strategy. It records both the voices without any issues. Im using s5 duos g900fd 6.0.1.

  • I updated the phone to 6.0 and it becomes laggy and hot and charging so slowly. S5 version 5.0 , the results in qurdant before update was around 26000 Now after getting 6.0 , the result goes down to 12000 The phone need another update batch to fix these issues.

  • Are you able to record phone calls both side voice after upgrading to marshmallow using total recall app?

  • Updating to 6.0.1 emirates firmware , lag on the lockscreen waking up the lockscreen very slow and laggy , charge very slow and the battery draining faster than lollipop , only new icons nothing changes , the same old touchwiz the same widgets , yeah we users of the s5 duos ( more expensiv than the s5 ) thank you samsung for this f...king update .

  • I have updated to Android 6.0.1. Conclusion: sometimes is laggy (laggy than Lollipop) and the charge is very very slow.

  • The camera isn't blurry, is very good as all time (I have updated to Android 6.0.1 this morning)

  • Go to downgrade on lolipop

  • I use TotalRecall for this (paid app). I used it for Lollipop and 4.4.2.

  • I just noticed that the camera is somehow blurry/noisy now that its in marshmallow. Anyone who has the same issue?

  • Hello guys, I have the Uzbekistan ROM for S5 duos, and I wait for 6.0.1. I didn't have a performant PC. I've planned to buy a new PC. The Russia and UAE ROM's have very fast updates!

  • Today I upgraded to marshmallow and disappointed because call recording feature disabled in marshmallow by samsung. Also battry draining little faster than lollipop. But it supports more apps in multi window function and all apps working fast. Pls let me know any other option to enable call recording feature. Thanks.

  • any ROOT method for marshmallow version?

  • I updated to 6.0.1 dont update it sucks it drains battery

  • at last.... marshmallow 6.0.1 to s5 Duos was waiting for this version and i think this will be the last upgrade for s5

  • Marshmallow is very nice . Much better than lollipop

  • Hi guys pls let me know how is the marshmallow update. Shall i update or stay with lollipop. Pls advise

  • Just upgraded to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

  • Installed the update, not enough time to make an opinion about it. Android version: 6.0.1 Android security patch level: May 1, 2016 Kernel version: 3.4.0-7985467 Build number: MMB29M.G900FDXXU1CPE1

  • Anybody know how to change just text 4G to Just LTE in status bar.. Because I don't like 4G I Like the LTE text...

  • Marshmallows update draining battery fast.. What a lol update

  • hi gd, firstly is the samsung galaxy s5 g900fd a genuine galaxy, and if so is it safe to buy from amazon sellers? how to spote a fake??

  • i tried to download samsung kies3 but can't install on my pc,

  • You may have low internal storage space. Try to install using your PC Samsung Kies. Also check your network connection. Thanks Samsung

  • Ooops, just installed marshmallow 6.0.1 , and so far I can say that my phone's faster. It does not also consume a lot of power so it does not kill the battery life of my phone 😉. Its also lighter than lollipop. I also like the new icon although there should be somehow options to change theme. But everything else is fine.

  • Marshmallow is available now. Installing mine. Anyone who installed it might wanna share how's the new interface? Performance?

  • Error in installing update. What should i do guys?help me.

  • Now receiving Marshmallow Date 16 May 2016 Update Size 1009.33 MB for S5 SM-G900FD Thanks Samsung

  • Galaxy S5 dual sim 900fd is also available in the US from amazon.com. Yes, it comes for another country but you'll get it at your door anyway. I got it there and traveled with it to over 3 continents, no problems.

  • I bought it on 2015. Went from Android 4.4.2 to 5.0. I just updated it to 6.0.1 4 hours ago. It's a SM-G900FD. Got it because: Swappable battery, dedicated SD slot, dual sim, and being a flagship device, it should update to newer updated OS versions. So far, so good.

  • What about sm-G900FD UAE???

  • Done now 6.0.1 ...thanks

  • Now 6.0.1 receving it now ....

  • No its not?

  • Here we are talking about S5 SM-G900FD. Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos G900FD, Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos LTE Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos G900FD, Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos LTE Which version of Android do you have? Do you agree that Lollipop 5.0 version has lots of problems?

  • Here in Brazil s5 duos is SM-G900MD

  • The Android 6.0 Marshmallow is rolling out for users with Russia ROM!

  • No...

  • Any news about Android 6.0.1?

  • S6 due to his battery backup and External storage detected slot and nano sim slot which I don't like it. S5 Single due to his single sim support

  • S5 Duos released only in below countries. Algeria Caucasus Iran Israel Kazakhastan Lebanon Nigeria Russia Saudi Arabia Ukraine United Arab Emirates Uzbekistan S5 Single SIM is WORLDWIDE released

  • It is clearly mentioned in gsmarena S5 single sim upgradable to v6.0 (Marshmallow) S5 Dual SIM no news till now.

  • Zaid1 dont do your drama here. How can you say it is better than S6 or S5 single SIM? Say what you like and what you dont like about this phone?

  • Unbelievable Both Note 3 and S5 still running on 5.0 when 5.1.1 will come? why no FM? Sony Z3 same spec with FM, LG G3 same spec with FM. HTC M8 same spec with FM. And audio is worst in a flagship phone.

  • Go to purchase this because this model is very best aND better than the s6 and s5 single sim

  • Hello, this phone will be receive the Android 6.0 update. The Internet app has updated (at me), and the icon is same with S6 edge+ icon. I think in May will be have news with Android 6.0 on Galaxy S5 duos. Keep calm, the Note 5 duos, Note 4 duos, S6 edge+ duos, S6 edge duos and S6 duos received the update. Keep calm boys, the S5 duos will be receive the update. Srry for my english

  • Samsung S5 Duos problems. Still Running on Android 5.0 where as S4 on 5.0.1 S5 with bloatwares like chaton etc. S5 Speaker worst in any top phone. LED Notification not as bright as other top phones. Plastic body. Kitkat performance better than S5 Lollipop Game lagg/heat problem, Asphalt 8 some tracks, Nova 3 last missions etc. Battery fast discharge, its may be Lollipop 5.0 problem, check google.

  • hi all, I am going to buy this mobile, please advise me if there is any issue with this mobile, mostly I want to use wifi with audi chat. Thank you in advance for your advices.

  • Where from you have confirmed that the android M update will not come for G900FD

  • I think Marshmallow is not for S5 Duos. SM-G900F received Marshmallow SM-G900FD No news till now.

  • Yes, me! I sold my S5 duos for this problem. Even in CM I enconter dhis problem with sms not send or not received! Only on KK works without issue!

  • I think Marshmallow is only for single sim model and not Duos model. I checked with Samsung and they have no information about Marshmallow update on this model.

  • I cant wait for the MM update for my s5f900fd

  • Kindly wait for few days the android M update is coming soon

  • I had the same problem just reset your phone to factory settings every thing will be ok

  • You have another problem I have no idea about it. but I give to advice that just wait for some days the android M update is coming soon. I hop your concern will be solved

  • After last update its overheating without usage and battry draing fast any one have solution.

  • Hi, yes the problem is there since the 1st lollipop update in 2015... it is always happening after few weeks - I always stop receiving sms... and if I try to send I get "message not sent" and only restart helps. My friend has the same... I've never had such a problem with Kitkat... It might be related to roaming as I travel quite frequently abroad (cca. once per week)... I have seen at least 1-2 other people on the web having similar issues, also in this thread...just checking if anyone has the same problem and if he found a solution for it....it might be related to Android 5.0, as this for sure has some bugs in it...who knows. I'm waiting for the Marshmallow update (actually I was waiting for the 5.1.1 last year) and see if it solves the problem... If not, I might switch to Cyanogenmod or other alternative rom...

  • What is the problem actual? I faced the issue some day ago which was the message (invalid recipient) I had solved myself.

  • yes, I've had that and can't work it out yet.

  • Just wondering if anyone has sms issues with lollipop on g900fd? I and my friend have experienced sudden inability to send /receive sms after some time... Only restart helps. Tried also another sms app but still the same... We are both using 2 sims... Even the recent match sw update didn't solve the problem...

  • how to search in play store for themes

  • Firmware update G900FDXXS1BPC3 is good for my GS5. Smooth and less RAM usage. The big changes in new firmware is that it allows you to swipe down the screen to open the notification panel. Very fluid and smooth when playing heavy games. Heating is the only issue with this new firmware.

  • Download on playstore

  • Battery draining fast.. also when using data coñection and wifi..

  • hello friends am using this phone it is good to use.but, I would like to use samsung theme options! is there any option to use it?

  • Yes bro specially this model does not support just airtel 4G. But I am using warid and zong 4G in Pakistan. ..

  • Its correct I have same brother don't worry.

  • Mine Galaxy s5 G900FD UAE got android security patch of March 2016.03.01 worth 297mb on lollipop 5.0 build LRX21T. G900FDXXS1BPC3.

  • After the lolipop 5 update on my s 5 duos the size of the ram became 1.66 giga instead of 1.88 giga is that correct with our friends have the same mobile SM-G900FD ? and if that correct why decreasing? It is very weird

  • Thanks zaid ☺

  • What is knox. How to install it?

  • Yeah I have same.update is good working me on lolipop so you can upgrade it no issue

  • Can This one have same screen brightness,as Galaxy S5 was have.

  • Anybody is here?? Or not

  • Hello, I did the upgrade and battery life is a lot better. Though you can have some Wifi issues. Like on some business networks, it tends to crash the mobile data when disconnected from that Wifi. But I would certainly advise you to take a proper backup and do a factory reset immediatly after the upgrade. All the blocked installations for the UAE eg. seems then lifted (since I've done it I suddenly have the car mode.... Not that it's so interesting...;); tried it and disengaged it...). One big change of the upgrade is the possibility to optimise your apps (found under battery). Then you can let them sleep deep and save power... But don't optimise apps you want notifications from... If you do the update is up to you... I can tell you I'm eager to have the Marshmallow to finally have the permissions for my apps in my own hands (that should update arrive the coming month(s)...)... Good luck, Geert

  • We will get marshmallows updated???

  • How to root this mobile

  • Hi guys tell me how i can change the bands like LTE only,WCDMA only,etc will be a secret code like other mobiles are #*#*4636*#*# in which show the phone info wifi info and more. What is the code of this mobile please someone help me becouse i want to apply On LTE only i have weak signal in my area not a perfect for me the LTE/WCDMA/GSM/Auto band

  • Hi everybody i need for an advisors if our android masters about the lolipop android for s5 dous cuz i heared some complains of using it now i working very perfect with kitkat but need some more new looks without any distribution in my phone software or hardware and my version is for UAE so what do u think about upgrading please advise

  • one more question your mobile upgraded to lollipop or still in kitkat? after upgrading to lollipop I got this lte option. if yours in kitkat upgrade it to lollipop then you can see lte option in network setings

  • Hi Danish, can you please tell your model number? mine is G900FD UAE version, I am able to use 4g in my mobile

  • Plz give details Android Lollipop update G900FD model Boss

  • Install Whatsapp and Viber normally to your phone then activate and login to Knox and from inside Knox, install another Whatsapp and Viber.

  • how to have 2 whats up and 2 viber aplication at samsung s5 duos?

  • Sorry to say but my phone does not support 4G.I am airtel customer have contacted the service provider several time but in vain, they always said your model will not support 4G as it is not the Indian version or else show ur phone in Samsung gallery.They also said we can't help you.Friends pls help

  • As with most dual sims i have owned, only one sim can really be active. Just forward your calls to the other sim when not reachable. This is not a problem of the duos. This is actually a dual standby phone, not dual active... so when one sim is active, then the other one will be off.

  • One sim for gsm/3g/4g and the other sim for gsm only. You can assign in the settings which sim to use for 3g/4g, so no need to switch simcards

  • On calls, when you are using either of the sims, the other sim will be deactivated during the call. Similarly, When data is active on one sim, then the other sim is inactive. This phone is dual standby, not really dual active. However, when you are in (for example) sim one, using data, you can still make a call on sim two, and this will automatically disable sim 1 (data). So in order to receive calls on sim 2, forward the calls of sim 2 to sim 1 when not reachable, then you wont miss a call anymore. Thats actually how the button "dual sim active" works on the duos. But beware, some networks charge for call forwarding. Please note too that when data is "on", there are times you can still receive calls on sim 2, the reason for that is, when no data is being downloaded on sim1, then sim one is not active, therefore, its on dual standby. On messages, they will only come in when both sims are on standby, because there is no forwarding/divert for messages. I myself have this configuration, Sim 1 for data (prepaid) and sim 2 for calls ànd text (POSTPAID). Same mobile network, so no forwarding charges. Hope this helps ☺

  • Just clear cache partition, i got that advice from samsung and it worked well.

  • Yes, it is. I just got a wireless back cover and a charging pad set, samsung s5 wireless charging kit. And i just love it. No more hassle of popping out the usb cover. It charges sloweŕ than direct charging though...

  • I've also upgraded to lollipop a couple of months ago, and it's OK for me, on standby it seems that the battery consumption is a bit less than it used to be with kitkat. I can also report that the integration of the stock messaging app with AndroidWear as dual sim is fine now (it wasn't for kitkat) and also the fingerprint unlock works also in case of enterprise exchange policy.

  • hi dude, you can freely update to lollipop. since im using it for 6 months and my phone is smooth and not found any lag on battery drain till now. never look for others review. just go for it. i suggest a full factory reset through recovery mode once update is completed. this will work and you'll love lollipop.

  • Hello everybody I wabt your advise about upgrading to lollipop since i did not upgrade my phone ever (bought it 1 year ago) Is it better to upgrade or i will fase so many annoying issues more? What abiut battery drain on lollipop? Is it more or less than kitkat? Thank you all Best wishes

  • You do not have to swap the sim cards> First disable the 3/4G on your card you are using it on and only then turn it on on the other sim.... Good luck.

  • You do not have to swap the sim cards> First disable the 3/4G on your card you are using it on and only then turn it on on the other sim.... Good luck.

  • you can only use 4g or 3g in a single slot at the time. yes you have to select network mode for your desired sim which you're going to use data. and there is a murmur regarding marshmallow update for s5 duos which is held on the up coming months. and trust we will see many changes like theme support, battary life etc. lets wait and see

  • I know both networks can not simultaneously be on the 3 or 4g network. When I travel abroad I switch data to the home country sim card. Therefore, do both sim slots support 4g or would I have to swap the sims over? Thanks

  • Just use 3rd party apps

  • Are international phone is no warranty sticker ? Like s5 duos ?

  • Same issue with my phone

  • Purchased my S5 Duos August 2015 and once i turned it on and connected wi-fi updated to lollipop 5.0. Have been testing phone various features and found that voice command for answering/reject calls don't seem to work. Is it my phone or has anyone else experienced this problem? If so any suggestion to resolve?

  • Hi guys Do anyone know about wireless charging on galaxy s5 dous ? Is it possible just with wireless charging KIT?

  • Now I'm happy to my s5 duos because both simcard are working, even im using sim1 for data internet sim.. and sim 2 for my personal sim.. thanks for updating OS lollipop. check the new update to your fon.. then try to call your fon with data internet sim.. it is working both.

  • I have the same problem with sms. :-(

  • after lolipop update in my phone there is problem of sending message from only that sim in which we have send message from that sim last time by message apk. its only problem for mobile banking software used for dualsim for different sim... i can send message from both sim as i like to send from message apk. but by changing default sim for sending message from notification bar..

  • After a few days testing the phone with the new update, it's a little let down. The signal from your secondary or the non 4G set sim has a weak signal once it's been idle for a few hours. When I'm home, I may not able to call or receive or send messages until I go outside my house, but once I send atleast one message, I can go back inside and do another sms with a good signal, it will be good until i go idle for a few hours. This is with only wifi and bluetooth running in the background. Stil this is much much better than before. I ready they will rollout to Android 6 next year and hope that update will fix this issue. not add more issues.

  • Not every device and model is the same........enough said

  • Amazing! I also had a patch today and both sims are working now. Although the secondary sim has less signal strength, even the indicator shows full bars, and sometimes I cannot send sms on the secondary, but it is still much much better!

  • Hi guys , (sorry for my bad english) please someone can help me ? I have this device g900fd duos since 6 months at the beggining it was perfect under kitkat , after updating to lollipop via ota (algerian firmware) there's a lot of problems the battery drain fast and there's a lag on the lockscreen and homescreen transition effect and sometimes it crash and the device rzstart ...... please tell me if there's a stable firmware lollipop of anther country without lag ans crash ..... thanks to every one .

  • Samsung released the patch update with security vulnerability, stability improvement, battery optimization with smart manager for galaxy s5 Duos G900FD with same android build 5.0 baseband g900fdxxu1boe2 and build g900fdxxu1boj1 now battery drain issue is solved and phone runs smoothly.

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  • Today i got ota update as patch for security vulnerability worth 404 MB for my Samsung galaxy s5 G900FD UAE version.

  • Hi All, i'm using s5 duos uae model from past 6 months. i to do agree that it supports airtel 4g in india. but only indication will be 4g speed remains 3g. s5 doesn't support band 2300 which supports airtel. so don't believe that you're on 4g when it indicate 4g. try speed test on 3g as well on 4g mode. the speed will be same.

  • I recommend to install "phone info" from google play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=o­rg.vndnguyen.phoneinfo). From the menu there is a "firmware browser" that linke you to latest official firmware that are available on "sammobile.com" I found this app very helpful.

  • As per my S5 (Ver5.0) you cannot use 3G/4G on both SIMs. You cannot have 4G on one and 3G on the other or 3G on both. If one is using 3G/4G the other will be switched to 2G

  • Thank u sam

  • hi jenis, i bought s5 duos through ebay, it supports indian 4g networks, i use airtel 4g.. mine is uae model

  • Appreciate if someone posts a link to rooting this device (for lollipop 5.0)

  • When will people learn? The two sims can't be used at the same time and you can't use both sims on same frequency ....EG: One has to be on 3G and the other on 4G Its impossible to use both on LTE or 4G Go into phone settings and change sim 2 to use different frequency. If you set it up right then it will work perfectly.

  • I'm not sure if this is the cause but you need to take into account that depending on your mobile operator, call waiting and more importantly call forwarding are usually enabled only for a subscription SIM and not for pre-pay SIM. I have it with Dual SIM always ON on a subscription SIM and pre-pay SIM, and the forwarding doesn't work for the pre-pay SIM

  • I can't enable "Dual Sim always on" Either call forwarding or call waiting for Sim 1 always fail. When waiting is turned on, forwarding fails and vice versa.

  • Galaxy s5 lollipop 5.0 uae region firmware download link

  • Feed your sim 1 and 2 no. With country code in dual sim always on option. And make sure your dual sim always on option must be ON.

  • Guys, Any problem with the battery of your S5 Duos Lollipop OS? cuz mine is very fast draining even just few minutes browsing in the net. only last week I bought the unit. is it normal? pls help.

  • Could somebody give me a link of the Adroid 5.0 Baseband: G900FDXXU1BOE1 Kernel: 3.4.0-4516970 Tue May 12 13:27:06 KST 2015 Build: LRX21T.G900FDXXU1BOE2 firmware so I can download it please?I would be vey thankful!Thanks in advance!(I do apologize for my bad English)

  • hi im currently using sim1 for data access and sim2 for calls/sms however when my mobile data is on im unable to make/receive calls or sms. I have also not enabled the DUAL SIM Mode. I have been reading the previous comments and this problem is do exist in S5 duos.

  • You can't have both Sims on same frequency. One has to be on 3g the other on 4g

  • Dear S5 Duos users, I want to about this model. Is 4G active on both sims or only on 1 sim? Thanks

  • Hi guys try to format your s5 dous with your sim card. My mine is perfect with android 5.0

  • yeah i have the same problem still cant fix it

  • Is this model supports 4G network in india... Pls help me friends...

  • as M.S stated, downgrade to 4.4.2... But for me I am too scared that I might brick it and have never tried doing so before.

  • When using mobile data on one sim the other sim can't recieve calls, any idea how to fix this? btw i tried closing the dual sim always on mode and nothing changed

  • Yes you can use two sims and an sd card at same time because it has totaly three slots for each.

  • same problem here, any guys has an idea how to fix this??

  • So if I buy a new S5 duos it comes with 5.0 Lollipop out of box?

  • Yes, current version is: 5.0 Baseband: G900FDXXU1BOE1 Kernel: 3.4.0-4516970 Tue May 12 13:27:06 KST 2015 Build: LRX21T.G900FDXXU1BOE2

  • Has this phone received official Lollipop update?

  • Hi everyone after days and weeks of working on network problems that this phone had i understood at last you must downgrade to 4.4.2 if you really want to solve it all.go to samsung site and find your region(the country or neighbors) and download it and flash it with odin.dont forget to back up and wipe it all before flashing.

  • These issues are there in samsung s5 duos models.

  • Sorry, spoke too soon. Problem is still there, When SIM 1 Data is ON and actively downloading/streaming like Spotify. SIM 2 cannot get through...

  • UPDATE: I think I got a solution/fix for the no network SIM 2 issues when SIM 1 data is ON. With DUAL SIM ALWAYS ON is set to OFF. Go to settings>call>additional settings> and TURN OFF call forwarding, call barring, call waiting for BOTH SIM 1 and SIM 2

  • Anybody has a solution to the Sim2 no connection when SIM 1 data is active? "Dual SIM always ON" is OFF. And I can't even turn it on even if i want to, because status says "Failed"

  • Not every device and model is the same.............enough said

  • Perhaps you got the fake unit. Feel sorry for you.

  • Which dual SIM phone allows you to receive calls on both SIMs at the same time?

  • Not every device and model is the same........enough said

  • you are wrong. my s5 duos was in my bag when i almost drown in a stream, all my books got wet as the bag was fill with water but nothing happen to my s5 duos

  • If u have a Samsung galaxy s5 dous dont upgrade to lollipop, stay for kitkat coz lollipop is dangerous problems.

  • I think the s5 duos will be the talk of the market due to its amazing features

  • It's possibile to install 2 SIM + SD at the dame moment ?

  • Firstly, who is the mean person calling ppl liars and criticizing their efficiencies in using a dual Sim. SMH! I personally have had a S duos and the dual Sim capability worked as it was intended. I never missed calls when i was on another line etc. However, i upgraded to the S5 duos and now, if i am on a line and someone calls my other number, the call doesn't come through. I have even tried calling my phone myself to test if it was true. Samsung has really messed up with this dual Sim phone so much so that I am currently looking for another phone to buy

  • Safest way is to use ure firmware update OTA in your area....but the safest lollipop is 5.1.1 yet to come and looking forward to it

  • Can U upgrade the android version to lollipop that's 5.0

  • This dual SIM phone really works perfect. I can receive calls/SMS on SIM2 while SIM1 is connected to the Internet. I'm glad my unit works 100% fine with dual SIM.

  • For me.. i don't have any problem to my s5 dous.. i love it superb..

  • This phone is great in using but frankly speaking dual sim connectivity is not 100 percent successful in some of S5 duos models like mine which I bought from Samsung dealer here. Tried all the settings but second sim with 2G connection is poor in reception of network. Now if anyone wants to state my lier or something, that will be not sincere step because if am telling the truth and facing it myself. The only thing which keeps my holding this phone is it resists sweat and no need to hold a second phone (dual sim).

  • Being abusive? I request those people with misleading information to stop lying and that includes you! You are not helping anyone by lying. You should be deleted/block!

  • I request you to shut up and mind your own business!

  • Of course you are lying because you have been in 1.5m deep water for 1 hour!

  • What's ure problem tcool, the phone was in water for around 20sec in less than 1 meter. ...not in 1m in 30 mins. ....as samsung says

  • Tcool don't speak crap if u don't know much, samsung says the phone can be immersed in water upto 1 Metre upto 30 min. ...if u don't know what that means go figure.....water resistant water proof. ..bla bla....

  • This is bullshit water resistant, I was playfullying pushed into a swimming pool and my s5 duos was in my jeans pocket, in 2 days my screen went black and I couldn't charge the phone, gave it to service, they said water damage not covered, ended up paying 50 dollars for screen and USB port, got it and that part's ok, but after that my 3g rarely connects, always as 2g, now I've gotta change my antenna, crap,....other than that my s5 duos is superb, both sim working as it should, but definitely not water resistant. .......if you don't agree,test in water if u dare. ......

  • Also available as SM-G900MD in Brazil. Excellent Phone.

  • Ok I quit. I admit I am lying and Tcool is right. Now please don't delete my post. I promise to tell only the truth. My apology to Tcool and others on this page.

  • Please guide us. I am unable to get calls or even send sms from sim 2 while I am using data on sim 2

  • I dont care because i am telling the truth and u r controlling gsmarena.com and get paid to promote samsung here. Pity on u

  • Go for Sony Xperia Z5 dual instead.

  • We don't trust you!

  • To Asim Dubai: I hope you learned your lesson now...

  • For solve this problem go to settings -sim card manager - receive incomming call ..please tick √ ..

  • You could do well to send it to me if you don't mind. I'll pay for the shipping. I'll be grateful :)

  • Don't ever buy a dual SIM phone cause you don't know how to use it.

  • How long does it take to fully charge??

  • Good: Speed and performance 1. Dual SIM always works to connect for people who call to your S5 Duos. . 2. SMS sending is always successful while data is ON. No need to make your data OFF to send SMS. Don't listen to this kind of people telling lies.

  • Better for people who don't know how to use dual SIM phone! Go get a basic phone.

  • After experience of such dual sim problems with s5 duos I vowed never to buy any dual sim phone again. Phone is very good to use but dual network makes issues at times.

  • Good: Speed and performance 1. Dual SIM always works to connect for people who call to your S5 Duos. . 2. SMS sending is always successful while data is ON. No need to make your data OFF to send SMS. Don't listen to this kind of people telling lies.

  • False!

  • hi naren, i am from india bought this s5 duos through ebay.. you can buy one on ebay. they will factory unlock it and give(by this s5 duos can support indian n/w bands). but you cant claim warranty for these handset(you may get seller warranty not manufacturer warranty).

  • yes, we can use two sim and sd card at the same time.. we have separate slots for 2 sim and one sd card.

  • can we use two sim and micro sd card at same time?

  • Good: Speed and performance Bad: 1.Dual SIM always fails to connect for people who call to your S5 Duos. You will see the device is ON but the caller always get either you are OFF or just long waiting for nothing. Sometimes the caller loose money and your S5 Duos even don't know some one calling you. 2. SMS sending is is failing minimum 2 times if data is ON. Make your data OFF to send SMS to win in trail-1. I am fed up with this, truly. Using S5 Duos since one year. Planning to through it away, trust me. Sherief

  • Asim Dubai you know what, we think you are being paid by Apple to troll here. Try harder cause you failed. Apple should cancel your service.

  • You just want to catch me. Well, good luck!

  • LOL! Sorry you are wrong. Please try another lie. Looser!

  • Tcool u know what. U think many people lie here and u know what we think about u, Samsung pays u to keep posting lies here ;) Remember some time back I was the one asked u some quieries about s5 duos...

  • Of course you didn't owned any S5 duos. You are lying!

  • Well, a Sony fan boy pretending to have owned S5 duos. Good luck to your lies.

  • That is absolutely true!

  • Hey guys... using data connection on sim1 will not affect connectivity of sim 2.. you can receive calls while uaing net on sim1...

  • A big NO!

  • No, no, and no! I can receive/make calls from SIM2 even while streaming video on YouTube using data via SIM1. Don't listen to people who don't know how to set the dual SIM functionality.

  • That is the problem, you should not divert the call. Deactivate dual SIM always on. I can see the problem is not with the phone, it is with the user, ignorant user!

  • Indeed s5 duos is a great phone but I had to sell it bcoz I faced those issues when a sim is data and second one gets offline most of the time. Even diverting costs when a call gets diverted Well now I got two phones. A Sony z3 compact and a Nokia basic one and I m a happy person now.

  • Hallo Tcool! I can read you are really active on this topic.. I assume you do own a s5 duos. Can you please clarify two following? Doese data connection on sim1 impede sim2 to receive calls? (Put it offline)? Thank you very much for your answer!

  • Hi jmh2002, Have u got any answer to your post? I'm in the same situation you are. Plus.. I still haven't figure out is using data connection on sim1 will actually put sim2 offline.

  • Out of 16Gb Internal storage, how much will the user get? How is this phone? Since there is no good phones released by Samsung this year I would like to buy this S5 dual sim phone. Hope next year Samsung will release S7 with removable battery & with expandable memory... Waiting for comments...

  • Since the first week of its release and yet you don't know the shortest way to set the network of the default SIM? You are clearly lying, you don't own any dual SIM phone.

  • Refer to your network provider on how to activate the SIM for LTE. Each network provider have different procedure. Other countries network provider SIM card are activated by default.

  • Your guess is as good as my guess. You don't own the phone and just pretending to have one. You don't even know how to set dual SIM network properly. You are making simple things complicated. Pity on you.

  • how to activate the simcard i've used?

  • You are the one who don't know anything about this phone. Stop lying! I have been using this phone since its launch!

  • I am guessing you don't have the phone or no idea how to use it. I've had this phone since the week it was first released in the UAE and have been using two Telstra 4G (LTE in case you don't know the difference). The initial question was about knowing how to change the default from 3G to 4G when changing the data network on the SIM. I don't know if the is a solution. But clearly I will not get it from someone with no working knowledge of the phone.

  • Of course any SIM card will do but if you are using data SIM card, it should be activated first to your data subscription.

  • Hi, samsung s5 doesn't read my simcard in terms of mobile data.. I use globe simcard here in the philippines. Is it advisable that if you use lte phone such as s5 you also need to use simcard that is lte activated? Or any simcard will do? Thank you..

  • Thanks Tcool, but i did't find Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos in Indian Market. Is it launched in India? Are Indian bands works in it properly?

  • I can make/receive calls on SIM2 while streaming video from the net with SIM1 data.

  • Deactivate "dual SIM always on".

  • SIM 2 can be set to LTE and SIM 1 will be on GSM only or SIM 1 set to LTE and SIM 2 will be on GSM only. "You cannot serve two masters at the same time." It's either SIM 2 or SIM 1 to use for LTE and the other will be on GSM only.

  • But how?

  • hi im currently using sim1 for data access and sim2 for calls/sms however when my mobile data is on im unable to make/receive calls or sms

  • I had galaxy S5 duos..I love it high speed in networking it so fast and battery so good!thank's samsung company......# 1 in the whole world!

  • Hi, I am currently waiting for my SGS5 Duos to be delivered, and just came across a statement saying that the Sim 2 does not have 3G / LTE network and data access in Android 4.4.2. Is this exact ? Does anyone have hands-on experience with this ? And, has the Android Lollipop update brought any change to this ? Thanks for your answers.

  • What's the battery performance in Samsung Galaxy S5. For Net serfing & video playback...

  • What's the battery performance in Samsung Galaxy S5. For Net serfing & video playback...

  • Tcool plz capture screenshot of your s5 duos settings, sim manager & receive incoming call & post please

  • T cool can u capture screenshot of setting sim manager & receive incoming call your s5 duos please

  • ...plus fingerprint lock, water resistant and dual SIM!

  • Check first if your network supports LTE before you set.

  • Without fingerprint lock, never mind... it is more convenient to lock the phone with fingerprint rather than with password, PIN or pattern. I am used to it and will never go for a phone without fingerprint lock. Bye bye Sony...

  • I m currently user of s5 duos. Great phone with no regrets. Just a while ago i ordered sony z3 compact as a second phone. Lets see.

  • friends this phone's main advantage's are among all the big mobiles mentioned below . memory card , changeable battery and usb 3.

  • I unable to switch to lte from my s5 lte duos

  • Can't you think of something better that is water resistant? The phones you mentioned are junks!

  • No they are not! Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos (G9200 / G920FD) is not water resistant and that is a minus point. LG G4 is not water resistant and no fingerprint lock, minus 2 points. Can't you think of other better phone? Cause I won't go for a phone that doesn't have fingerprint lock, water resistant and dual SIM. Ideal screen size is 5.0 to 5.2" so get your LG G4 out of here.

  • Yes there are another best dual sim mobile phones listed below: (1) Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos (G9200 / G920FD) (2) LG G4

  • Nothing! It combines dual SIM plus water resistant plus fingerprint lock plus 4G LTE Cat4. You cannot find any other phone with all those features in one.

  • Mine is already updated to Lollipop. Very nice!

  • It is your network not the phone.

  • I'm from India. Is samsung galaxy s5 duos is the best or is there any other samsang dual sim phone better than s5 duos?

  • # 1 smartphone in the world....

  • My phone has a problem of loosing network at times it can take 2 hours without network.are there any settings to clear this problem...advice please

  • Why hasn't this Galaxy S5 Duos received official Lollipop update?

  • What if I use SIM 1 for both calls and data services or what if I set SIM 1 for data and set it to always ask which SIM to use for calls?

  • Deactivate "Dual SIM always on".

  • Well did that but no use :(

  • In SIM card manager set voice call to SIM2 and Data service network to SIM1.

  • thanks tcool.

  • Tcool i state u as an expert based on your previous comments. Help me in a case. I have s5 duos uae version upgraded to latest version lolipop 5. Sim1 is just gsm and sim 2 is just wcdma aet by me. Mant times i run out of network while making calls from sim1 which is gsm. I tried the vice versa but the same thing but sim2 is always ok to make calls eve i set it to wcdma. Any solutions ? Thnx buddy for your time.

  • It doesn't matter where it is made, what is important is, if it is "made by Samsung" originally they will have the same quality. They only make it in China or Vietnam because the cost of manpower labor is cheaper on those countries.

  • tcool please tel me,are any samsung galaxy made in korea is beter than samsung galaxy made in china or vietnam about quality?

  • ^^^ This. I cannot find another phone with dual sim, fingerprint lock and water resistant all in one phone either, so this is the model for me. The new S6 Duos has dropped the water resistant feature (maybe because of the new style fingerprint reader?), and the new Active (water resistant) doesn't have dual sim or the fingerprint reader. So this 1 year old phone is still a better package, especially since Samsung appears to be continuing support, with the updates to Android 5.x.x I have some questions about convenience for travelling (I live close to the border and travel back and forth regularly), and also because it's a bit confusing now about what sim card management settings are available in Lollipop. My sim cards will be from different countries. I want both to be active for voice calls at all times, but only the local sim to be active for data. - I see in the User Guide it says "Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming". Is this a general setting for the device, or is it possible to set data roaming on or off individually for each sim card? - Also, is it possible to set both SIM 1 and 2 to LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), and if data roaming is off, the relevant (non roaming) sim will auto connect to the fastest available data connection? Or will it be necessary to manually choose which sim card has LTE/4G/3G each time I change countries? THANKS :)

  • More lags than before...

  • what version of lolipop that S5 duos upgradet to ? is it 5.0 or 5.1.1 ?

  • what kind of problems ?

  • are you sure galaxy s5 duos cost 1280 real s3ody

  • Yes

  • is there any problems with lolipop ?

  • is there any problems whith lolipop ?

  • Yes it does!

  • Deactivate Dual SIM always on in the SIM card manager settings.

  • Has it received official lollipop update from Samsung?

  • tcool if i use sim 1 slot 3G data sim2 slot will be off,and if change 2 sim places this problem happen for me again,in the android 5 lolipap there is not any point for tik recive incomin calls,what i can doing please guide me

  • Truly! I cannot find other phone with dual SIM, fingerprint lock and water resistant all in one phone. Others may have water resistant and dual SIM but no fingerprint lock. Others may have fingerprint lock but no water resistant and no dual SIM.

  • Hola!!! I bought this in KSA- Jeddah for $335.00 the Equivalent 1280 SAR. There's a huge market of mobiles around Mainland Jeddah and not many know the features this fone has.. which is why this phone is out of stock from Jarir, Extra and other major electronics showroom.. even FMP and Axiom were out of stock on this.. I had to scout through the mobile markets and found a handfull of pieces.. i preferred to pick the gold colour.. but my options were limited to black and blue. Blue is awesome and its a fantastic fone.. fantastic to the specs, the Processor speed and the no of applications.. it ran the updates overnight and am on the latest OS of Android. Take a look at the Specs clearly and you will know why this fone is sold out.. the mobile shop owners hardly know.. ofcourse.. previously dual sim fones had some flak on over heating.. os freezing and things like that.. but thats because of the os not the fone... Bought it yesterday and both sims work in perfect harmony. I dont like the ringtone and the message tone.. Blackberry was way more discreet and better (z30 user) nevertheless.. if YOUR getting your hands on one..Grab it. wont let you down for this price point.. its a stand out.

  • Use Nanostate liquid waterproof coating.

  • Use superhydrophobic coating.

  • Well, congrats!

  • i updated to lollipop and seems everything is working fine for me.

  • I'm back with some info regarding the battery life on Lollipop. On average, with my config (please see below) the phone uses about 34% of the battery per 24 hours. During the night (9h) it uses about 5% of the battery. To me it seems that during standby the battery drain is less than for 4.4.2. Other info: - During normal usage it seems to get a bit hotter than 4.4.2 (on 4.4.2 I only noticed it getting hot when using the camera for a long time) - I've had some problems with sending SMS on Vodafone RO subscription: I could receive SMS but not send (no such problems however on second SIM Vodafone RO pre-pay). Only the first SMS was sent, for the rest of SMS the phone couldn't send them. I solved it by manually forcing the number for the SMS Center into Settings -> Messages -> Text Messages -> Message Center -> "SIM1". The number was already there, but somehow the phone did not use it. After deleting and entering the same number and pressing "Save" to save the SMS Center number for SIM1 it started working. And it is still working after phone reboot. More info: - Phone config: Wifi - ON, Bluetooth - ON (connected with Android Wear), 3G/4G - OFF, Location - OFF, Power saving - ON (without restrict background data), Other toggles - OFF, Fingerprint login, Encryption ON, Motion and gestures OFF (except Smart Alert and Mute/Pause which are ON) - Low voice usage, some SMS usage - Some data usage (Wifi)

  • How to waterproof s5 duos headphone jack and speaker

  • Go to Settings, Connections, SIM card manager, and tick the "Receive incoming calls". Done!

  • I have same problem as Lewis - S5 G900FD dual sim UAE build running Jelly Bean. When first set up txts worked fine (EE sim in slot1 3 sim slot2) after a while and after loading various Apps noticed no sms seemed to arrive. Did full reset after loads of messing around then everything OK again. swap between EE and three sim for data (EE account has no data and three is unlimited 4G - I use EE for work calls) all worked fine. Loaded back apps bit by bit and seemed OK - noticed now txts stopped working properly again. I have message delivery reports set to on and initially messages sent OK and I got delivery reports. Now msg seems to send, I get no delivery report and messages sent to me don't arrive. I'm trying to figure out if its a setting or an app that is causing the problem but any clues gratefully received by anyone having similar issues.

  • I have finally decided to take a chance and install official lollipop update on my S5 duos, and so far things are OK (phone's region is UAE). It installed two updates (first to BOD1, second to BOE2) Version: 5.0 Baseband: G900FDXXU1BOE1 Kernel: 3.4.0-4516970 Tue May 12 13:27:06 KST 2015 Build: LRX21T.G900FDXXU1BOE2 Nice things that work better than in 4.4.2: - Fingerprint unlock with encrypted phone and enteprise Exchange - Better integration with Android Wear: ability to reply to sms directly from Wear device and using default samsung messaging, control phone Wifi, sound, music from Mini Launcher One thing that I found is not working as in 4.4.2 is the ability to reconnect to Wifi when out of sleep. Currently when out of sleep, the phone WIFI toggle is on but does not connect automatically. If you toggle it OFF then ON, it works OK, so i decided to disable Wifi auto-off. Battery consumption seems better than in 4.4.2, but I'll post more info after a couple of days (btw, I use Android Wear, Bluetooth ON, Wifi ON, Mobile data OFF, 3G/4G OFF - only on when needed, Location - OFF)

  • I got my s5 duos a cpl of weeks back from uae, it was inbuilt lollipop, no heating issues, but battery lasts only 24 hrs, looking for a better update, the phone is superb anyways. .....

  • Go to Settings, Connections, SIM card manager, and tick the "Receive incoming calls". Done!

  • I have some network issues while using internet on either Sim. Sometimes people complain that my phone is not reachable. Do you face similar problem ? I have latest russian firmware installed on my S5 duos. Also while using data service from Sim 2 I cant make calls or SMS from SIM1. Cant find solution to above problems.

  • Go to Settings, Connections, SIM card manager, and tick the "Receive incoming calls". Done!

  • Perhaps your S5 Duos are not genuine cause as far as I know the original unit comes with Kitkat as default and not Jelly Bean.

  • Just buy Samsung Galaxy S 5 Wireless Charging S-View Flip Cover with integrated Samsung ID chip. It costs about SAR100 - 120.

  • I've bought the S5 duos and its a great phone. However, I am missing a LOT (about 50%) of texts. I have both SIMs to a major UK network, one as a personal and the other as a work number. Calls/data seem OK but a lot of texts just arent received (sending is fine). A friend bought the same phone at the same time and is having an identical problem even though he is with a different network. The phone is UAE build running Jelly Bean XSG Firmware. Anyone else experience this problem? Anyone find a solution?

  • Well choose one, wireless charging or water proofing. But you cannot find those choices with other brands/models, can you? Other brand/model may give wireless charging but no water proofing and others may give you water proofing but no wireless charging. It's your choice.

  • Thanks for your suggestion. In some reviews in YouTube i found that if we use wireless charging receiver then the water proofing may get affected. This may create some gap in the rubber shield. Pls advise.

  • How come he is saying the other SIM becomes 3G when use as default? Of course it will not. It will remain as it is from the previous setting. If SIM 1 is set to LTE, SIM 2 will be GSM only and it will not change to 3G as long as SIM 1 is LTE! Clearly he's lying!

  • My friend LTE - 4G WCDMA - 3G GSM - 2G

  • I wonder if you are telling the truth because there is no 3G nor 4G options for network mode settings. There are only "LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect)", "WCDMA/GSM (auto connect)", "WCDMA only" and "GSM only". Now please tell the truth and nothing but the truth.

  • Are you saying that you have a data SIM for work and another data SIM for personal use? They are both data SIM? You mean you cannot use your work data SIM for personal? Is it lock to the company? Weird...

  • I have Telstra sims in both slots and continually swap from one to the other for data (one is personal, one is work). The only issue I have is after swapping, it defaults the data to 3G, and I have to go to "More Networks" and change it from 3G to 4G. If anyone can work out how to set the default to 4G please let me know :-)

  • Lol. U r rite.

  • Setting the network to LTE will get different signal strenght compared to setting it to GSM only. If you are not using data (i.e. use for calling and SMS only), better set your network to GSM only to get a better signal reception. If your SIM card is data SIM, it will have weak signal when set to GSM only. So figure out which SIM card is for calling only and which one is for data then set the SIM card slots networks accordingly.

  • Thanks for that. One sim is personal and one is for work purposes. I currently own the S4 mini duos and i am having issues that the sim2 hardly gets any coverage and its a telstra sim. And sim1 is optus where i normally use the data on. As i live in Darwin Optus sim needs to be in sim1 slot so i get the full coverage/signal and therefore dont want to use the telstra sim2 in sim1 slot. I dont mind if i dont have data on sim2 just want it to have the full capabilities like sim1 so i get the same coverage/signal strength like i would if its in sim slot1. Hope this makes sense. Thanks

  • Hey guys. I bought this phone 2nd hand in Pakistan (Shimmering White). So far, I belive this is one of the best phones I ever bought. It was already updated to lollipop, so I had second thoughts, but the dealer said that nothing will happen. Honestly though, lollipop seems to be like a huge improvement. The looks, the feel, it's pretty great. The battery life has increased and apps run buttery smooth. I know people have made bad reviews about lollipop, but I haven't experienced such things. The only thing I don't like about lollipop is that the phone heats up more quickly than usual. This problem is very common when it comes to lollipop. The heating sometimes freaks me out, but I don't think it will have any drastic effects. Honestly speaking, if you want to update to 5.0, please don't hesitate to do so. The design is amazing, and I definitely think you will be impressed. It's like I'm using the S6.

  • You can only use one SIM for LTE and the other will be on GSM only by default. If you use SIM1 for LTE, SIM2 will be on GSM only. If you use SIM2 for LTE, SIM1 will be on GSM only. And who the hell will subscribes to two data plans at the same time? Even rich people wouldn't do that!

  • Hi All, Can someone from Australia confirm if Sim1 and Sim2 can get 3G/4G and use data on both Sims? or it still uses that Sim1 gets everything and Sim2 gets 2G only? Thank you

  • Yes of course!

  • Will this work in the US with LTE?

  • Yes

  • did u seeing any white background in application icon in lollipop version

  • No need to change the back cover for wireless charging! There are lots of wireless charging receiver available. You just need to insert it between the battery and the original back cover.

  • Hi, im from india. Im using this phone for the past one month. I bought it from ebay for 26k. It has two sim card slots and 1 sd card slot. This phone is awesome. It asked everytime for lollipop update. Initially i afraid to update but there is no 4g selection option in kitkat. Iam using airtel sim with activated 4g, but 4g icon not come and it shows only 3g. So Within 5 days i decided to update to lollipop to resolve this issue even after reading several reviews in this site saying do not update to lollipop, and updated this phone to lollipop by accepting the over the air update. The update is 1gb(approx). After the update phone automatically display a message saying another system update for 300 mb (approx). I become happy and installd this another update. There is not single issue in this phone after this update. All things working great including camera, otg function, display clarity, finger print sensor, dual sim and sd card slot(im using 64gb), 4g now working with 4g symbol showing on the top, . We can use 4g in both sims without changing sim cards, battry backup also perfect, min 36 hrs with more than average usage, sound also good, gps location fixed within seconds, i didn't try wireless charging option till now as i have to change the back cover with another capable one to use this. Im really happy to have this phone. Any questions regarding this phone pls reply. Thanks.

  • I updated and its perfect. No issues so far

  • can i upgrade to lollipop. is it stable and good to use?

  • Great, thanks a lot!

  • S5 comes with 3 slots. 2 for sims and third for sd card

  • greetings, why is that some models of the s5 duos has got absolutely no problems with lollipop and some have major problems, and that too nothing to do with the region, which particular firmware of lollipop is the most stable as of now, anyone? tcool, any ideas, please help

  • U know my case is different. I was using 2 sims from same operator, sim1 with data and sim 2 with gsm only and i had issues with sim2 calling. I changed a different operator with sim2 and did phone restart several times and now its working perfect after few days of use. God knows how it became perfect by its own.

  • Hi, can you please let me know whether there are 2 sim card slots + 1 sd card slot, or is it 2 slots in total and we have to choose (either 2 sim cards or 1 sim + 1 sd card). I've read that in s5 mini duos there are 3 slots (is that right?), but I'm not sure about s5. thanks!

  • my friend i have same your problem but i discoverd a way for that,if you use two simcard your two simcard should be from a same oprator company,if use two simcard from different compny operators you must not use 3G data because if use 3G data second your simcrd will be out of rich and make disorder in your phone.

  • you should use two simcard from a same oprator and be same same .if u use two simcards from different ompany oprators the s5 duos have disorder signals and if turn on 3G data second simcard you lose the signal for second simcard.

  • I don't know what you are talking about but my S5 Duos works perfectly fine while SIM 1 is connected to data, it can receive call on SIM 2. I tried playing YouTube wit SIM 1 data and call the SIM 2 number and it receives the call. Then I tried playing internet radio with SIM 1 data and call SIM 2 and it also receives the call. Mine was updated to Lollipop.

  • Same problem with me and no one here replying that how to make setting for calling sim to work when data sim is also active and vise versa

  • And so mine is also unlocked but LTE option is present in both SIMs settings even when it is still Kitkat.

  • the device which i bought is factory unlocked, this maybe the reason.. but not sure

  • Don't use its data to connect to internet. Use a WiFi. There are lots of 3G WiFi available with cheap price. It will also save your phone's battery power longer when using WiFi instead of the SIM data.

  • Hi. i have a big problem, my galaxy have android 5. but when i connect to 3G internet another sim would be out of service. what can i do?

  • Thank you After down grade to kitakat , I can recive incoming while using internet in another sim? Is it's possible down grade to kitkat with PC without any special hardware tool?

  • What do they know about that? They know only sales talk. I already tried putting LTE SIM card to SIM slot two and it is working as LTE!

  • Then you are stuck to that. It has been post so many times to refrain from upgrading to Lollipop but you didn't listen. In Kitkat that problem will be solve. Wait for minor updates, maybe they will do something about that.

  • Checked with Samsung Retailers, they claim SIM-2 is hard-wired as 2G, regardless whether a LTE SIM Card is installed in SIM-2 (SIM-1 Zero SIM)

  • Check the network setting for SIM 2 and be sure it is set to LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect).

  • Can someone confirm the followings for SIM-2? If put only 1 LTE SIM Card into SIM-2 (SIM-1 Zero SIM Card installed) ..... SIM-2 will be detected as LTE (4G) or 2G?

  • Yes, It's Lollipop ver. android. Is there any solution.

  • In Kitkat there is. But if you updated it to Lollipop, you won't find it.

  • The SIM card manager there is no exact setting but I did select SIM 1 for voice call & SIM 2 for Data service Network. Kindly note here ( Saudi Arabia) used to separate SIM for Calling & Internet.

  • Settings, Connections, SIM card manager, and tick the "Receive incoming calls". Done!

  • I'm staying Saudi Arabia. I use SIM1 for calling (GSM) & SIM 2 for Internet(3G/4G). But when I use the internet I cannot receive any incoming call. If I make any outgoing call immediately internet disconnected. Anybody can help me. Kindly note that I do SIM 1 for internet & SIM 2 for call but same result.

  • Sometimes it is the user who is stupid not the phone. Try to set the network mode properly before you start bashing. The problem is with you alone, how you set it, not with the manufacturer.

  • Wow that's strange... When I bought S5 Duos it has already LTE option even it is Kitkat.

  • Hi Tcool, what he said is correct. when i bought s5 duos LTE option was not there, but after updating to Lollipop i got this option..

  • This is really stupid dual sim phone. There is no dual sim facility. Just we can use as use as SIM wallet. This model phone when we are using internet in SIM2, we cannot accept any incoming call, here any body know that this is the design problem or its specifically my problem manufacturing problem.

  • Lol! Very funny!

  • Update to lollipop...u will get lte option

  • You can put 3G SIM card and it will connect to 3G as long as the network mode is set to LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect).

  • there is no lte in nepal... can we use 2g n 3 g sim in lte cell??... by unlocking cell??

  • You can put 3G SIM card and it will connect to 3G as long as the network mode is set to LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect).

  • there is no lte in nepal... can we put 2g 3g sim in place of lte?? ..

  • The question is: do you have LTE support in your country's mobile networks? If you have, then it will work with no problem at all.

  • does this cell lte version .. work on nepal???...

  • Settings, Connections, SIM card manager, and tick the "Receive incoming calls". Done!

  • Where is options in setting both sim active? Mr tcool

  • Yes you are right.

  • Yes same

  • Is the exact same thing as Samsung S5 but only is Dual Sim?

  • Do proper grammar.

  • How about 5.1.1?

  • Avoid any update like lollipop. Stick to kit kat.

  • Go to settings and activate both SIMs.

  • Hello guys I need help When I'm using data on one sim it gives that the other sim is closd , how to fix this, please?

  • I don't recommend to update cause it will cause more lags and battery will drain faster.

  • From which region is your update? Not all regions are compatible to other regions update and not all are working smooth. Most of them give problems. So beware before updating.

  • I will recommend you to update coz it seems to be faster and easier to use than the previous version :)

  • seems a little bit faster and easier to use, enjoying the update

  • Now that's cool...

  • I mistakenly installed the lollipop upgrade today after downloading it some weeks back. I wasnt ready to install because of the reviews people gave here. Since installed the lollipop, there has been no battery drainage nor is there any form of lagging. I had no option for LTE on network mode but when i upgraded, the option for LTE came.UI looks cool. Location is Nigeria though

  • This phone is not intended for gaming, much more online gaming. Get a PS Vita, it will not heat up.

  • i bought this phone sice a week but i have problem with its charging and online games the phone is going hot (heating issue ) is this normal or it is malfunction please replay

  • Is that "My device"? There is no such thing! What I know is "About device".

  • Yes it is!

  • It mean's that your device was originally produced for other country/continent then yours. The consequences are that you are not covered by original Samsung warranty and you'll receive updates later or sooner that other from your country.I am from Europe also, and my device was produced for and imported from UAE. The product is defenetly original.

  • I got a new Samsung Galaxy S5 duos.....at"My device " I saw writing United Arab Emirates....I live in Europe ...does it mean about originality or .....plz help answer somebody

  • Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos SM-G900FD 4G compatible?

  • 2g 3g network problem one sim emergency call same time.plz updates

  • 2g 3g network problam one sim emergency call same time.

  • 2g 3g network problam one sim emergency call same time.

  • Use Google and search for Lollipop problems with Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos. You will have detailed explanation.

  • whats the problem with the new update ? please update it

  • hows the experience of the lolipop update ? i got it 2 but i didn't install it.

  • Hi how Is your experience with lollipop

  • Enjoy more lags and excessive battery draining with Lollipop on your S5 4G duos :p ...

  • Got lollipop update today in my S5 4G duos :)

  • Which region? Does your SIM card network supportrs 4G/LTE?

  • I just bought S5 Duos. It does not show 4G/LTE option. What to do now

  • Really?!!!

  • But be careful cause it is not resistant to salty water, so don't bring it on the beach and use when in the sea water. At least it is better than the expensive fruit phone toy with nothing to offer but the logo of an apple with a bite.

  • Got s5 , a couple of months ago on kitkat and got update notification ,file was more thn 1 gig . Updated it and had bugs like stucked fingerprint scanner and sim2 call stopped sometimes,, but went fr updating again a week ago :while searching fr downgrading to kitkat... saw something in phone updates. . It was some small update:i thnk for bugs ... and now its running smooth.. camera starts in 2 seconds , fingerprint is better and sim2 call works fine ...cant find a better phn thn ths... go for lollipop... guys

  • The best part is its water resistant and dust proof. Good for people like me who work outdoor mostly and dont have to worry about heat and dusty weather here in gulf.

  • Good decision to leave the expensive toy and shift to the innovative device.

  • Try to interchange the SIM card.

  • I just shifted from iPhone 5s to s5 duos due to dual sim functionality. I love the s5 performance but only one issue. Sometimes if i want to call from sim2 then it wont make a call rather wait for some time and get disconnected. I have to use sim1 to continue the call. This happens sometimes. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thnx all

  • Hahaha! Nice try but failed!!!

  • What's wrong with you !!!! What's your problem ???? If you don't know how to downgrade from lollipop to kitkat just google it . Do it at your own risk or stay away .

  • Don't pretend you downgraded it, cause you did not!

  • Better stay with Kitkat, what is new with Lollipop? More lags, more bugs? Why? is your phone not working well with Kitkat?

  • How?

  • Watch out smart guy! Not all updates are compatible with units from different regions. You are lucky if it is compatible, but if not, your phone will be a mess! Update and update with different region firmware and take the risk until you cannot downgrade it again and you are trap with crap OS.

  • Please which one run good without laggggg there's two russians firmware lollipop one from january the other from march , thank you very much

  • Thank you very much , i downgrade it as you said and everything works fine 4.4.2 kitkat .

  • So why don't you post how to downgrade instead of insulting me. Enough of your bla bla bla. If you cannot give solution at least refrain from insulting users!

  • it good phone i really like it

  • tcool is correct update at your own risk. but to say that you cannot downgrade the GS5 firmware once it is upgraded is totally wrong. maybe tcool is not a user of GS5 phone.

  • Loud speaker is useless, use a headset to avoid disturbing the people nearby.

  • Use a quality bluetooth headset for calls.

  • Do you have problems with your speakerphone during call?

  • Has anyone has a problem with speakerphone during call?I'm having problem with mine

  • Hey guys, I got lollipop updation 5.0 in India. Everthings working well. New look and design in settings, dialer, contacts, messages, etc. feels consuming more ram Battery consumption as normal No heating Added LTE also in network selection so 4G added. No problems with camera and other functions. You need to install a good memory cleaner. So you can avoid phone get stuck. Impressive design Realeased from boring old Samsung UI To check for updates go to settings and select about phone. Don't update from external sources

  • Wireless charging option is very impressive.

  • It is not sure if update from one country is compatible to unit from other country. So don't take the risk. Better stay away from Lollipop. Don't gamble your phone with uncertainty. Anyway, what is new with Lollipop? Bugs? Never mind, just stick with Kitkat!

  • Yes update at your own risk but don't complain because it will make your phone terrible! You have been warned... once you took the step don't ask if you can downgrade cause you cannot!

  • Yes! but manually thru Odin, just download the Firmware you want for s5 duos and Odin from "Sammobile.com" (follow the instruction from there) It is official Firmwares so don't worry. The Lollipop update for Russia runs smooth unlike UAE update - laggy, I tried both and currently using the UAE lollipop since my s5 is UAE version with kit-kat and I'm planning to revert to Russian Lollipop.

  • 10 days ago I received a micro update, 340 Mb size. After installation phone became very fast and responsive. Two days later became, and still is laggy and slow responsive. For example, before in maxx 3 second my camera was ready, now it takes like 5 second....kind of dissapointed....does anyone knows how to downgrade to 4.4.2?

  • No way. You have been warned to keep away from Lollipop but you didn't listen, so pay the consequence.

  • Is it possible to downgrade from lollipop to kitkat with the s5 duos ?

  • It's perfect but don't update it to lolĺipop

  • There is nothing wrong with your phone. Your question should be "what is wrong with the SIM card?" Clean the SIM card contacts or change new SIM card.

  • I have samsung galuxy neo III i use STC Simcard the problem is not accepted ang display insert Sim. what is wrong to my device? Please help.

  • How did you do that?!!!

  • I bought the duos a week ago no problems since then I got the copper gold version works perfect had a little problem with the finger print scanner wich stopped when I installed the lollipop update its a pretty good phone guys

  • i tried BNL9 for 2weeks & BOC1 for 1week they are smooth no lags but battery drained fast max.15-18 hours even after cleaning cache & reset to factory default. BOE2 now in 2.5 days with remaining 17% battery however i have noticed lag in screen transition and playing games but not too often.i feel that samsung reduced the performance of GS5 duos with BOE2 to compensate the power of the battery.

  • Try forcing the Galaxy S5 Duos to forget the Wi-Fi network that's posing problems. Head to the desired connection in Settings and select the Forget Network option. Once that's done, users will then need to reconnect to the Wi-Fi network with the password so make sure that it's readily available.

  • Really?!!!

  • finally a stable battery power comes up with UAE BOE2 for my GS5 duos. though lag at some points compared to russian BNL9 & BOC1 which is smooth & fast for me this BOE2 is acceptable. thank you samsung for the new firmware

  • It is to give way to new models. Otherwise who will buy it if it has the same price as S6 or S6 Edge.

  • Keep away from Lollipop if you don't want to regret... Wait until it is stable.

  • If I were you, I won't install the Lollipop update. There are still lots of problem with it. Since Kitkat is still working totally fine with this unit, what is the reason to update to Lollipop? Just wait until Lollipop on S5 Duos became stable.

  • Go for LG G4 Dual SIM. It's better and latest.

  • Im planning to buy this unit cuz i need a optional for 2 sims. Is this mobile is worth of buying?

  • Lollipop update received... Riyadh KSA

  • Ok thanks. But I am afraid I might experience severe battery drain, lags, Wi-Fi connectivity issues, overheating and more since it is not possible to revert to Kitkat.

  • That changelist is for both countries. It might be the refined PDA version of the previously released in UAE under the build date 13/4/15. There is no harm in updating as long as it will not brick the phone.

  • Changelist: 4516970 is for UAE not KSA.

  • OMG! My phone is downloading updates worth 1047.48MB. How can I cancel it? I don't want Lollipop!

  • There is no perfect software that is why there is so called update.

  • Go buy a Huawei Ascend Mate 7 for more battery juice.

  • Get away from Lollipop update as it is still buggy. It is not yet stable so don't proceed to update. If you want to take the risk accept the problems that come with it.

  • Thanks a lot for the help guys I think I would go for other phone as there is very less feedback on this and I plan on using the phone for at least one year

  • @sandeeppathak, i forgot i did experience those with kitkat i don't know about lollipop, i already sold my unit so may be someone else could be of help.

  • @sandeeppathak, about heating, yes it does heat sometimes, as i remember it does heat during a hangout call, during games i don't know i only played one game on it "Cut The Rope" :) and didn't experience that much of a heat, it got very hot when i did use "ANTUTU BENCHMARK"./r/n the battery backup, am not pretty sure about that, but it did last for 1 day, am not a heavy user so do the math./r/n Best regards.

  • Hi All, Request you guys to please answer the below query please : Hi Guys, could you please tell me about the battery back up and heating of this phone as I am planning to place an order for this one

  • my galaxy s5 dous lose wifi connection on all routers the mobile is amazing but needs to connect to wifi manually because it notify that sign in required. my friends have galaxy s5 dous and they faced this problem too.

  • I liked very much but the Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting many time and I am going to change it All galaxy s5 have this problem I advise everyone to not buy this phone

  • Hi Guys, could you please tell me about the battery back up and heating of this phone as I am planning to place an order for this one

  • Finally Lollipop update came to KSA under the changelist 4516970.

  • Correct after update to 5.0 ram becomes only 1.66 gb.

  • I live in Bahrain and got 5.0 update over the air and my S5 Duos is performing very well.

  • Finally, after denying too many devices from the Lollipop update, Samsung Mobile Arabia has officially posted a list of the confirmed devices to get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update is in the Middle-East region, Here's the list: List of Confirmed Devices for Lollipop Update (Middle-East): - Galaxy Note 3 - Galaxy S4 - Galaxy S4 Active - Galaxy S5 - Galaxy ALPHA - Galaxy Tab S

  • Of course you are lying, you never went to Samsung customer service. This is only to hide your ignorance!

  • Hi Guys I am planning to buy and phone and below are my options , please share your feedback on this phone so that i could take a decision Below are my options that i am thinking to buy 1. HTC One M8 EYE from flipkart for 30 K 2. Xperia Z2 from ebay (imported) 23K 3. xperia z3 from ebay with warranty 35 K 4. Galaxy S5 Duos from ebay imported one (27K) Please suggest which one will be a good buy

  • To clarify again the update came over the air. The website is not to be used for download but only to see what firmware is released for each country for all Samsung models.

  • To the ignorant Tcool, I went to Samsung customer service who confirmed that my software is official and it has been released officially by Samsung. So stop being the annoying person

  • To The ignorant Tcool, I clearly said I got the update Over The Air. I never said download from the website. This is only show how stubborn you are. Use the site to see the official releases that Samsung made for each country. Check the version number with your Samsung mobile (if you have).

  • This is information will harm your phone, don't post anything until you are sure that it is officially related with Samsung official announcement. Read the authenticity of the site before you proceed. It is not even secured and pop-up ads appear that may infect your phone or PC. Good luck to your ignorance.

  • To all users, don't trust the link given by Alex, it is just a blog and not the official Samsung updates. To avoid any inconvenience on your phone just wait till Samsung announce the official updates or else update your phone from that site at your own risk and don't complain!

  • Please read the "About Us" section of that non-reliable link, it clearly states that it is "not affiliated with Samsung in any way". Don't update your phone in a non-official Samsung page and complain! Update at your own risk but don't blame the phone or the manufacturer!

  • @Anonymous, you said "xperia V register on LTE network" does this mean that xperia units has a better internal antenna? i ask because i do wanna to buy another phone but haven't decided yet, am looking at xperia z3, xperia z4, and iphone 6 plus, am not picky about the os, sorry to ask here but don't know other way to contact you.. Best regards.

  • That is why you encounter problems, you get your updates from that site. That is not even an official Samsung site.

  • To you, of course you will not know cause all you have to do is bash instead of searching reliable sites. And the link you gave doesn't say anything about S5 Duos. All it gives are for S6. Now don't give link that is not reliable, try Google, it will help you a lot! By the way, that link is not Samsung official link. I get my information form official Samsung link.

  • What is the battery back up you guys are getting and what is the average screen on time ? Please suggest Also has the lollipop update been released ? I am thinking to import this model

  • To Tcool, I just don't know where fromyou get this useless information, just go to Samsung-updates.com and see the amount of updates for lollipop for s5 duos (SM-G900FD) that has been released. Lots of countries as well. In UAE two updates have already been released. Just don't say things that you don't know about.

  • Sorry to say but your phone has been one of the guinea pig of Sammy to experiment Lollipop to know the problems, because it was not officially announced for S5 Duos therefore it is experimental. Wait for the official update and your phone will be fix. Just be patient and don't be so excited about Lollipop since Kitkat is still working fine.

  • I won't update my phone to Lollipop unless it is officially announced by Samsung. Otherwise, never mind, I will stick to Kitkat to avoid problems like yours!

  • Because Lollipop update for S5 Duos is not yet available.

  • To Tcool, stop attacking people like that, I updated the phone via OTA so it is the official update, check your phone yourself. I am only stating what has been changed from previous OS, you don't need to be offended and respect other people opinions to get respected

  • To Mr Tcool. Thanks for your advise. However, I downloaded from the official Samsung download notification. Hopefully,the problem I faced may be reactify with future update.

  • Stop complaining if you updated your phone from outside source other than the official update. It is your fault if you are so excited to update without official confirmation from Samsung! As they said "update at your own risk".

  • Perhaps you downloaded not the official Lollipop update that is why you experience lots of problems. Samsung Mobile Arabia doesn't mentioned S5 Duos from the list of Lollipop update Middle East. The list only includes: - Galaxy Note 3 - Galaxy S4 - Galaxy S4 Active - Galaxy S5 - Galaxy ALPHA - Galaxy Tab S There is not Galaxy S5 Duos from the list. Wait until it is confirmed by Samsung Mobile Arabia before updating your OS to avoid such problems.

  • To Mr Tcool. Got a UAE s5 duos. After the lollipop update, during video call, the other party cannot receive voice. Image is ok on the other side. Sound and image is ok on my side. Do you have the same problem? P.s. skype video call is ok. Tqvm.

  • What would be the cause of registering on LTE network with xperia V and not with S5, S6, S6 Edge, Note4 (using the same SIM)???? is there a class of SIm that is recognised by Xperia and not Samsung ???

  • Dual sim card managment has been reduced in Lollipo. with Kitkat i could assign different wallpaper for each sim but now I cant, it only assign same wallpaper for both sims

  • Which region is your S5 Duos?

  • I have s5 dous.. after I upgrade kitkat to lollipop my other sim is not active,,.. im disappointed how can I downgrade to kitkat again..

  • I have S5-900FD in Iran. after I update it from Android 4.4.2 to 5, the setting option: Settings>Network connections>SIM card manager>General>Receive incoming calls missed. I have problem with incoming calls via other SIM card while using data service. please help me

  • Distance doesn't matter, it is the quality of the signal coverage the service provider gives that matters.

  • I don't care about your Nokia 110, it has simple dual SIM management settings. And don't force that basic phone here. As far as my experience, my unit is working properly, you don't have to be expert to prove that!

  • How come I don't experience that with Zain and STC. Do you mean to say that the phone is selecting networks? Explain that GSM expert!

  • Then do the same! Don't force your opinion in this page! Neither you are an expert technician nor expert in GSM coverage!

  • yes

  • your unit is fine good for U but don't force your opinion to others U are not a technician nor an expert in GSM coverage.

  • also how come a defective s5 duos, work with STC and Mobily with no issue, but when i use Zain and Mobily it does not reactivate the latter sim card once finished a call.

  • then how come i didn't have this issue with nokia 110 both reactivated once finished the call.

  • Does it have Google Play?

  • it is not a Mobily network signal coverage issue, nor was my device defective, it worked fine with STC or Zain, didn't try both of them together. in my previous reply i talked about the sim card does not reactivated once i made call from Zain sim card, then i explain the poor signal, do you know how far is 1500 feet???.

  • Your unit is defective, that's all! My unit is not and everything works well.

  • Therefore the problem is not with the phone, it is with the Mobily signal coverage! All the phone I used got poor signal coverage with Mobily but with Zain and STC I got strong signal! Especially with S5 Duos I got good signal coverage where all my previous phones have weak signal!

  • I have S5-900FD in Iran. after I update it from Android 4.4.2 to 5, the setting option: Settings>Network connections>SIM card manager>General>Receive incoming calls missed. I have problem with incoming calls vi other Sim card while using data service. please help me

  • Hi, S5 Duos UAE Version got the Micro Update yesterday. Please have a check.

  • read before U reply, i specifically stated that when i use Zain and mobily sim cards, i didn't mention STC and Zain or STC and mobily. i did not had an issue with STC and Mobily, did not try STC and Zain. there is nothing wrong with the Mobily network as before i sold this brand, i filed a report in the nearest Mobily branch but nothing change, FYI both Zain and Mobily Sim cards are working smoothly with no issue in a three years old device "Nokia 110" right now. in my home area where i experience those issue of poor signal with S5 Duos, we have at least one cell (site/tower) for each GSM Company and they are not far from my home area the farthest one is about (1500 - 2000) feet.

  • Since i stopped to use Viber I have no camera failure. Thats my case. I also red info from the net that might be other kind of instant message apps to the source of the problem. Like Skype, Whatsupp... I don't use any of that, only Hangouts.

  • Maybe it is the problem with Mobily network. How come when I am using Zain and STC there is no such problem I encountered? All are working in place smoothly!

  • This is not an issue with S5, this is an issue with the app. Try posting your review on that app page to address the issue properly. You wouldn't go to a pediatrician if your tooth is aching. So don't blame Samsung if the app is buggy. Blame the app developer.

  • No need to argue, I've been doing that and no problem with my signals. Zain and STC, both SIM cards are set to GSM only and are working properly even after calls. Even inside my office I can still get signal coverage with S5 Duos where my previous phones cannot. Perhaps your phone is defective and this is an isolated case.

  • This is also my problem with the S5. I have this replaced 4 x and did not apply/load viber. So far the camera is okay. Has samsung figured this out since this is a known issue? Ty

  • you are right about what you said. and here is what i got i got two bar signal on both Zain, and Mobily while using 4G. i got full bar signal on both Zain, and Mobily while using 3G. i got full bar signal on both Zain, and Mobily while using 2G. i notice when i made a call from mobily the sound is very low sometimes i hear a very annoying noise, that never happen when i use Zain or Stc. about the dual sim stand-by that's also true but as i mention earlier when i made a call from Zain sim card, mobily sim card will be inactive during the call and when you finish the call it will be inactive and never reactivated unless phone restared.

  • tcool be cool am not bashing your device, am just writing what i experienced using this brand, there is no need to say that i am an idiot, and does not know how to use an android phablet, i strongly urges you to use both carriers Zain, and Mobily then make a call from Zain to any Carrier of your choice and see what happens to mobily sim....it will be inactive for a long time you will have to restart the phone to activate it once again, remember that when i did this both sim was in GSM mode. also you can check this with the service mode window when you call *#0011# do this before you made a call from Zain sim and after and see what happens to mobily sim. best regards.

  • You are talking about excessive battery drain in your first sentence, you did not mention the network weak/poor signal coverage. It is the number one cause of battery drain. Your problems come only second and third!

  • S5 Duos, UAE version got micro update this morning :-)

  • reception sensitivity appears a problem but might I ask were you using the 4G network. I have noticed that 3G signal strength can be far higher than 4G and my fluctuate more than the 3G signal. Secondly the phone dual sims: only one can use the 4G at a time the other has to be set at GSM. However you can set the phone so that calls can be received by both sims at the same time however on the data side only one sim can operate at a time on 4G.

  • Actually it is not the phone problem, it is you who have the problem. You don't know the proper settings to enjoy it to the fullest! I have mine bought from Extra store and I am not experiencing any of your problems.

  • here in ksa we have at least three famous GSM carriers as follow STC, Zain, Mobily. i use this brand with the three of the GSM carriers and it had a lot of bugs : 1 - when i put Zain sim in slot 1, and mobily sim in slot 2, then make a call from sim 1 which is zain sim, the other sim turned off and never reactivated again unless i restared the phone. 2 - the phone has a very poor reception. that's what i experience when i use this brand, i bought this brand from a reliable shop here it is called "jarir" then after one month sell it for half of it's price.

  • Two problems which caused excessive battery drain. First app collision between torch and camera app resulting in camera being constantly on resulting in non access to camera or torch. Changed torch app to GS6light solved camera and torch collision. Second an indexing app possibly related to Samsung's S-Find runs in the background at beginning especially if you load many apps or add many files to SD card. After several days work it settles down. This effect reduced my initial battery life to less than 6 hours. Now running at 15 hours with battery and ram saving apps in place.

  • You said that i also faced camera failure. Can you confirm what exacly caused that please help this it drives me crazy

  • Usually camera failure is caused by 3rd party applications that uses camera. In my case, installing Viber seems to trigger camera failure.

  • Yes it has Norsk bokmal

  • You said that i also faced camera failure. Can you confirm what exacly caused that please help this it drives me crazy

  • Does anyone has camera failled message on s5 duos. Im using my phone 4 months but somethin little before update i started to get this message so since kitkat does anyone knows what can cause this. P.s after restarting the ohone camera worka again normally

  • Why in a hurry to update? If your phone is still working fine with Kitkat, so what's the excitement in updgrading to Lollipop?

  • thanks for the enlightenment. Shall wait for 5.1 instead of upgrading to 5.0.

  • Apply Nano State waterproofing solution.

  • Affirmative:)

  • My answear is NO. Batery time better with Lolipop. And hereby the "better" chapter stops. 5.0 has serious RAM management problem. That's why I experience "unfortunetly X app has stop" kind of essages on my phone. I didn't noticed heating problems, except when I had the camera failure problem. You can see this in my other post, regarding to this issue.

  • The camera failure is because of the instant message apps, like Viber. Myself I experienced this problem. I used to use Viber, I really like that app, but since may S5 duos I experienced batery drain in the beginning then camera failure. After I closed my Viber account, the problem is solved. I will try in the future Whatsapp...

  • Why in a hurry to update? If your phone is still working fine with Kitkat, so what's the excitement in updgrading to Lollipop?

  • If you have doubt then wait for a little more time until Sammy fixes all the things you have mentioned from "alleged users" in this forum who have upgraded to Lollipop.

  • Download and install CM app and it will tell you which app is causing problem to your phone, with the right settings of course.

  • how to waterproof Galaxy S5 headphone jack?

  • Thanks Tcool. But how can i know which app causing the camera failure?

  • @Tcool. Brother I have G900fd UAE version and Samsung has pushed lollipop OTA in the last week. But I am reluctant to install it after going through forums. I am concerned about the following: 1. Battery timings? 2. Lagging speed? 3. Heating problem? 4. Any other functionality problem? 5. Worth Updating for to 5.0 Since, you have updated your cell, could you comment on the above concerns that I am sure will be everybody's concern too?

  • It won't happen again. If it does, the problem is you might have installed a buggy app that is attacking the camera. Get rid of that app.

  • Yes i did already. But should i have to restart it everytime it will happen?

  • Now go to the phone shop and buy yourself a Galaxy S5 Duos and you will be happier than ever. LOL!

  • Tnak you. You made me happy. :-)

  • Restart the phone.

  • Norsk bokmal, yes it has! Happy now?

  • Please be serious! My knowledge of English has no relevance. If you have this phone it will just take a few minutes to see if Norwegian (norsk) is supported or not.

  • Hi, can anyone help me. Sometimes my camera failed to launch. Only black screen. I already moved camera-using apps from being stored in external sd card to device storage still its happening.

  • What if not? You don't know English?

  • Does this phone support Norwegian language?

  • Correct!

  • I have same problem ... I have tried both changing it to 4G LTE/WCDMA/GSM and only WCDMA/GSM.. Mine is too UAE version.... and it is presnet in Kitkal as well as in Lolipop

  • This is simply the best flagship phone with dual sim support...

  • Bugged!

  • Thank you

  • yes it's fully a dual sim phone

  • It is totaly wrong I have this devise and I can use two sim cards and in insert Micro sd card in same time so it's dual sim card not stand by as mentioned here

  • yes of course original .Ii is made by Samsung

  • I don't Know the reason behind stopping the camera and getting this massage" the camera failed ""??????

  • Update will come from the country update where the unit originated. Not from where it is being used.

  • Then you should wait for the Lollipop update in Russia.

  • It will not forward call to other SIM. Ok?

  • I've got my s5 duos from russia.. currently am using it in india.. but i am not getting lollipop update.. when i update it shows latest updates have been installed.. Mine is 4.4.2?? What to do??

  • I have a very straight forward question. I need to use two sims, one Indonesian number and one Philippine number. Is this a truly dual active phone? If I am in Indonesia using sim one for a call, and someone calls my sim two Philippines number will it ring, or is it actually forwarded to sim one?

  • It is the evolution of the single SIM SM-G900F.

  • It is the evolution of the single SIM G900F.

  • Will s5 duos get lollipop update in India?????

  • I just wanna know if the Samsung galaxy SM-G900FD is the original galaxy S5

  • It is your fault, not all region updates are compatible with all regions. You should have waited for it in your unit and be patient. Why in a hurry to update? As if Lollipop will be out of stock sooner. LOL!

  • Hi, I have Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos SM-G900FD and previously it has Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat) softwear version.Display quality is amazing.(i mean visiuals /images come from display is crital clear). But few weeks ago i got OTA update for lollipop 5.0 and install it. After install new os, display quality(visiuals /images come from display) is drastically degrade.Main issue is some kind of FILM GRAIN add top of every image and vedio.So now there is no cristal clear images and vedios come form the device display. first i thought it was some issue with my phone and one of my friend also has samsung s5 (Single SIM version)with Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat).so we check image quality before and after upgrade to lollipop 5.0 and same issue happen to that phone also. So it is clear that issue mainly because of lollipop 5.0 upgrade. Please closely look in to this issue and please release bug fix for this major issue.

  • Nah! Stop trolling, you don't even own a Samsung phone.

  • Hi, Once u update ur phone, always do a factory reset. It will solve ur problems. Cheers.

  • Absolutely true!

  • I waa planning for s6 edge . As i checked a demo set of s6 edge and i was in love with new software but after coming from store I checked mine s5 duos for any new update . And hurray. .. lollipop 5.0 was waiting for me. Downloaded that update and after that my device became super fast and i felt notification pannel is more responsive now. battery is lasting for few more hours with more screen on time. Don't know about charging . Because i couldn't get a chance to recharge it fully. Overall now i don't want to switch to any single sim flagship. I am happy with s5 duos ... king is back... with ultraaa features..

  • I updated to lollipop its a bit laggy, the ram memory decreased to 1.66 but i have always used ram areound 1.2 in kitkat version from 1.9gb always was busy 1.8 even that is decreased its more free ram in general its ok no issues with update still need few smal fixes

  • I am in Belgium and received update 5.0 and my phone became SUCK ,slow, lag and everytime I have to restart it !! good job Samsung , now I am thinking of selling the phone.

  • Wait until Sammy fix the Lollipop update for S5. Don't be so excited.

  • My phone phone is g900fd KSA origial firmware, I updated it to Lollipop UAE, the ram show only 1.66Gb and battery live noticeably decreased.I read tcool comments please can tell me the procedure you go through. thanks

  • Hi, I have ordered a S5 Duos, I guess it will come with kitkat version, If so Should I update it to lollipop? Are there many issues with lollipop?

  • Wait till Sammy fix the Lollipop update.

  • Is that mean this is normal in this device?? The option (Receive incoming calls) present in Kitkat firmware In the same time whole samsung & other brands dual sim devices working to receive calls during data is running? I tried a lot of dual sim devices from other brands.

  • Yes better upgrade it

  • Hi Please read the manual carefully before you use your phone as it has been clearly written as dual sim 'standby'.

  • Do factory reset & wipe data & format your memory card. This mostly will solve the problem. After you do that please check for about this problem is it present or not. I have the version of UAE. After updating when I use data on one sim & the coverage is 3G or H+ in certain areas the other sim become inactive (when anyone call me at this time it gives that this sim is closed) & when I turn data off, the other sim works & I tried this & that is happened several times. I became so disappointed because of this problem. Please try to change data service from 4G to WCDMA/GSM manually & try to call the other sim when you running data & tell me the result. And check for this option (Receive incoming calls) in SIM card manager, is it present or not?? I did not see it after update .

  • :( what should I do now?

  • after updating to lollypop my s5 duos not supporting memory card.it is saying memory card error checking.i tried by restarting the mobile but same notification even after 5 hrs.what to do.please help anyone. i m from India.mobile version is UAE.

  • Ok JAM, since you are the most "smart" in this page, answer this query!

  • Are you kidding me!!? Your ram became 1.90 ? What about camera api!! It turned to camera2 api!?

  • Yes I have the version for UAE The ram became 1.66 GB after updating to Lollipop . But can you check for me the following problem urgently please?? After updating when I use data on one sim & the coverage is 3G or H+ in certain areas the other sim become inactive (when anyone call me at this time it gives that this sim is closed) & when I turn data off, the other sim works & I tried this & that is happened several times. I became so disappointed because of this problem. Please try to change data service from 4G to WCDMA/GSM manually & try to call the other sim when you running data & tell me the result.

  • Can the Kitcat version be upgraded to Lollipop Version

  • Hi Tcool, do you have any idea when i can get S5 Duos lollipop update in Singapore?Thanks, Raj.

  • Wow after updating to Lollipop my S5 duos became more powerful. RAM became 1.90GB, amazing! Battery last for 3 days on heavy use. Charging takes less than 1.5 hours to fully charge. I can transfer apps, documents and all types of files from internal storage to SD memory card. Now it is more fluid. I will never go back to Kitkat ever!

  • Your phone is bugged!

  • Too lucky bro Too lucky.

  • I don't think so i was having single sim only and then i got the other sim both are the best network carriers. the phone is having alot of glitches, apps stop working specially contacts. i searched alot about it and lots of people are having issues suggested fixes were wiping cache partition or factory reset i've tried both, the device's slowness and app stop working issue is doesn't happens alot but not fixed totally, Another solution i read on a forum was may be any app is eating up the battery in the back end, so i hopefully tried that and uninstalled all the apps now but same one day battery time.

  • Did not read all the way up... OK cache cleared. Also check for other updates. They might be there already. A friend who updated his S4 got lots of updates after the installation of Lollipop...

  • Just try to wipe your cache (should do it now and then... and certainly after a major update ; the references to your old kitkat and your different installed apps will so be deleted and your system is not going to look for it in vain, causing processor overtime... ;) ). Should help a lot against the battery drain....

  • Yup. RAM shows 1.66 only.

  • Wow after updating to Lollipop my S5 duos became more powerful. RAM became 1.90GB, amazing! Battery last for 3 days on heavy use. Charging takes less than 1.5 hours to fully charge. I can transfer apps, documents and all types of files from internal storage to SD memory card. Now it is more fluid. I will never go back to Kitkat ever!

  • Please check again the amount of ram is it 1.9 GB? After updating to lollipop by kies total amount of ram shown only 1.66 GB. UAE Region

  • After the Lollipop update found out RAM has gone to 1.66 GB and battery drains faster, nevertheless I'm still happy for the update at least my phone gets a new interface, well not a new UI though, but it has more colors than the kitkat version

  • Nope!

  • Wow after updating to Lollipop my S5 duos became more powerful. RAM became 1.90GB, amazing! Battery last for 3 days on heavy use. Charging takes less than 1.5 hours to fully charge. I can transfer apps, documents and all types of files from internal storage to SD memory card. Now it is more fluid. I will never go back to Kitkat ever!

  • Another lie from a rival brand fanboy!

  • Why to lie for no reason :-)Stay cool n read the comment above yours.

  • Yup

  • After updating lollipop total ram show's 1.66 GB and battery drains faster UAE region

  • Then stop trolling and telling lies.

  • Why don't you ask Mr. Google? It is just there anytime and free.

  • All done, like clear cache, wipe user data, factory reset. Nothing to learn new :-) Invent more so that we can learn.

  • tcool, can you please tell me what benefit you get from lollipop ? Are there more features to be added ? Please let me know

  • Read the reply just above your post and learn!

  • Finally got the 5.0 Lollipop update through OTA 2 days ago. My phone is originally from UAE but I am using it in Europe. Great improvement, much better management of dual-SIM function and also quicker response overall.

  • Hi Tcool. My apologies. Anyway after i restored the factory settings, it is now great. About the battery, now i think its more manageable. Im loving the Lollipop now.

  • Hi All, Updated to 5.0 just 2 days ago. UI and other OS improvements are great. But the below listed things made me to revert to 4.4 without any hesitations :-) 1) Too much battery drain. 2) And takes more internal storage after the update. Feels 5 gig left after the full update. Not at all worthy update.

  • It is not the update that causes the battery to drain. You are lucky to have Lollipop on your phone. Many are still eager and waiting. And we envy you! Now you want to go back to Kitkat? Let us exchange our units cause mine is still in Kitkat and I cannot wait any longer to have Lollipop update in it!

  • Then it will supports.

  • Hi yes... it will... now i am downloading 1gb update file from samsung... will post my comments after installing it....

  • Yes 4g LTE available in india.... but only in few cities......

  • Hi. I wrote earlier about my experience in the latest Android 5.0 update to S5 Duos here in the Philippines. I can say that the issues i experienced is somehow tolerable. I dont mind lagging for a split second in the screen. But what bothers me now is the battery which drains faster than before (Kitkat). Anyone can help me and give your opinion regarding this? Or can anyone help me to downgrade instead from Lollipop to Kitkat. Thanks

  • Should ask first if 4G LTE is available in India. If it is, then S5 Duos will support it!

  • Does Galaxy S5 Duos SM-G900FD support 4G-LTE in India.

  • thanks

  • Will it get lollipop update in India

  • Please tell us about advantage and disadvantage of this ota update! Is it smoother or not! In network mode does it have lte type!!??

  • Hi im Jeff from the Philippines. I have a Samsung S5 Duos and i already updated it to Android 5.0. As far as the UI is concerned it looks really amazing. Big change in colors and effects. However, i am experiencing some bugs like if I searched for a particular contact, then go to message, the text box and keyboard does not appear. And yes sometimes my unit is getting hot that i need to turn off and remove the battery to cool down. Anyone experiencing like this? Can you help me how to resolve especislly about the text messaging concern? Thanks.

  • And I'm from Romania. The phone is from UAE. Thank you guys.

  • Lollipop update for UAE galaxy s5 duos available from today via OTA UPDATE. I install it and is really an improvement.

  • Congrats!

  • Today my device is update to lollipop 5.0 Zahid from pakistan

  • How to check?

  • Wow!

  • Andriod 5.0 (Lollipop) OTA update is available in UAE. Please have a check :-) Cheers :)

  • S5

  • lollipop update arrive to galaxy s5 duos uae

  • You can buy it from B&H Photo store in New York

  • It is not the update neither your phone. Don't jump to conclusion! It is how weak is the signal coverage of your network provider. Change your location or your network provider to a better signal coverage and your problem will be solve.

  • Hi guys i got my S5 duos with international warranty, kitkat 4.4 was pre-installed and i got the lollipop 5.0 update the same day i got the phone i didn't bother to even review about lollipop update for S5 and now i am regretting it the phone is over heating and battery time is very low it is giving me a day on a minimal use, just some texting on whatsapp and using camera, i am very disappointed and totally regret updating it. any one else having this issue?

  • Sorry I don't buy online and no idea where to buy it. I bought my S5 Duos with electric blue back cover on it and it is really beautiful!

  • Hi T-cool, you are the best guy and helping other like minds of S5 duos to resolve the issues, do you know by any chance i can buy the Electric blue back cover for S5 Duos at a competitive price? do you have link?

  • Go to mobiles shop, ask them to cut your sim to be Micro SIM card. You can do it yourself if you are professional. :)

  • Hi let me know... How to install the updates...and send me the link.

  • Buy a SIM card puncher for micro and nano SIM and you can do it yourself easily. Sooner you'll have to cut it again to nano SIM because it is the trend and you cannot avoid it.

  • Go to mobiles shop, ask them to cut your sim to be Micro SIM card. You can do it yourself if you are professional. :)

  • Both sims work perfect at the same time. You CAN use heavily sim 1 and still receive calls on sim 2.

  • Hi guys can someone help me, I have s5 duos and it's working well here in uae but the problem is I don't know how I insert the philippine simcard coz it's too big compare to the sim card storage of s5 duos. Thanks and hoping for your response..

  • LOL! You don't know what you are talking about. Don't say anything about it if you are not using it. Pure lies! I can make and receive calls/SMS on SIM 2 even the SIM 1 of my S5 Duos is connected to 4G data! Don't troll HTC fanboy! Your HTC One M7 is not even water resistant, what a shame!

  • This phone is dual SIM standby, but single use. E.g. If SIM1 is running heavy data, you will not receive or make calls/SMS on SIM2. In HTC One M7 Dual SIM, both SIMs can be used at the same time

  • Who needs Lollipop when Muffin (Android 6.0) is coming soon?

  • Where is lollipop for s5 DUOS?

  • Then try another player, if still try another, until you find the best player that will satisfy your requirements. Don't make your world smaller by confining to one app or two. There are lots of them in the Play Store.

  • Hi tcool My problem is when i bought this handset i was able to play movies while talking to anyone using mx player... then i did a factory reset... after that i am not able to play videos in mx player while on call... thats why wanted to know is there any solution available for this issue...

  • Hi yes it will work in india... i also bought s5 duos in ebay..

  • Try to remove the plastic cover and check the camera settings.

  • Ill buy samsung s5 duos yesterday and then i checked the front camera its no clarity

  • Supports Arabic.

  • is this set support arabic or urdu language

  • Hi Friends, I am planning to take S5 Duos Unlocked version from ebay. Can any one please suggest will mobile works in india with out any issue. Software updates will we get for unlocked version? please suggest

  • Perhaps you got a defective SIM card.

  • Then try another player, if still try another, until you find the best player that will satisfy your requirements. Don't make your world smaller by confining to one app or two. There are lots of them in the Play Store.

  • I tried all possible settings in mx player... but not able to play...

  • Sorry All I know is 16GB, never heard of S5 Duos 32GB and higher.

  • Why is my phone not reading a SIM ? How could I fix it? Please help me

  • It might be on the settings of your MX Player. Try to explore the setting first.

  • Thanks Tcool, you are the best guy ever! i have read most of your helpful replies! one more question,, is S5 Duos internal storage of(32GB)or (64GB) availabe in the markets (even online).. if so please provide the link>> thanks again.

  • Same question, is Galaxy S5 Duos upgradable to lollipop ?

  • hi guys, i have a problem, i am not able to play video using mx player while on call with anyone.. i was able to play at the beginning.. i did factory reset once since i got this problem.. anyone can help me to sort this out.. Thanks in advance....:)

  • can we upgrade its OS from kitkat to Lolipop is its update available ?

  • It indicates your personalised default SIM card.

  • What does that box indicate in home screen on sivnal bar. What is the functionality of this box if it is on sim one or sim 2

  • Its already checked but still not working

  • does it support google play?

  • Go to settings, go to "Connections", select "SIM card manager", put a check mark on the box for "Rececive incoming calls" and you're done!

  • Dear Tcool. I bought this phone 2 days before. Living in Riyadh and i am using 2 sim cards. Wim 1 Zain 2g calling only. Sim 2 STC internet sim. Now issue is. Whenever i receive call on zain sim. My data sim stop working until the call ends. can you please let me know how to resolve this issue?

  • No need. I don't want to play with my phone because I use one SIM for roaming and the other is for local SIM card.

  • Call forwarding from SIM 1 to SIM 2 and vice versa is an option in the settings. You can enable or disable it. Those who are telling that are either trolls or don't know how to set their S5 Duos or not real owners.

  • Tcool, Its alright, not offended.. Now Im getting mixed answers from people having S5 Duos regarding "Dual sim Full active" option..Some say it call forwards the call from Sim2 to Sim1 if Sim1 is on use.. Could you please simulate the below scenario and let me know .. Enable "Dual Sim always On" option, Make a call from Sim1 to any number, At the Same time Make a call to Sim2 from another phone called XYZ , Now do you get the call on Sim2 or Sim1(Call forward from Sim2)? If its on Sim1 what tone does XYZ hear? Is it "Waiting" or "Ringing" tone?

  • ok

  • Sorry to offend, but technology was not made for cheaters. I have a sister and I don't want anyone doing that to her.

  • will samsung s5 duos be upgradble to android lollipo

  • ha ha ha..lol..Thanks for the advice, but I love both the Girls very much, Just one is not enough for me..lol..

  • You might get confused which SIM card you use for which girl and you will be in deep sh*t! My advice is to be loyal to one.

  • Thanks TCool for your answer, I'll take your word and buy this mobile for the "Dual Sim Full Active" feature.. People like me who has Dual Girlfriends really need this Dual Sim feature..lol. Bcoz when you're talking to Girl no.1 on Sim1 the Girl no.2 calling on Sim2 should never hear "Waiting tone", She should always hear ringing tone..Otherwise I'm Fu@#ed

  • Yes. But who the heck will answer two different callers at the same time?

  • In this video the user is calling the sim2 from sim1 and he is getting the call on sim2 on the same phone. Could you please confirm if this is working in S5 Duos?

  • Full dual active!

  • Hi, Is this phone FULL DUAL ACTIVE like "Htc one M7 dual sim"? which means If sim1 is active and if someone calls you on sim2 you should get the call on sim2 and not on sim1.. Both sim numbers should be able to simultaneously call/receive numbers at the same time.. Could you please confirm this?

  • Hi Everyone, Is this phone FULL DUAL ACTIVE? which means If sim1 is active and if someone calls you on sim2 does he hear waiting tone or ringing tone? if he hears ringing tone then its really dual active phone..Could someone please confirm this please? Or you can just call your sim2 number from your sim1 and you should get the call for your sim2 in the same phone..Please confirm this folks?

  • When lollipo arrived in UAE?

  • Yes of course because you cannot use Skype without internet, can you? And if the internet signal is poor your phone will heat up. See the relation now? Use Skype in an area where your network provider signal coverage is strong.

  • but i am facing same issue on Wi fi where there is no coverage issue.if i use skype mobile heat up quickly and its difficult for me to hold up.so i think its not related to coverage its related to hardware issue

  • Yes it does!

  • Has S5 Duos support ultra power saving mode. plese inform me soon

  • I am from Iran and i didn't receive update too.

  • I am from Belgium and even Europe didn't receive update. It's still 4.4.2

  • It has something to do with the network signal coverage. Your network provider have weak signal coverage in your place. Don't use the unit data connection. Connect it to a WiFi instead. Or use it in a place where the network signal coverage is strong. Or change to a network provider where the signal is strong or full bar in your place.

  • KSA too...

  • I m from pakistan and still my phone don't get lollipop update,why?

  • i have galaxy s5 duos and i am facing heat up issue while using 3G or skype.is there any solution available to resolve this issue

  • Congrats!

  • KSA

  • After checking Receive incoming calls, the phone is working perfect, now i can receive or send SMS from SIM 2 when SIM 1 data is on. thanks a lot.

  • Samsung Galaxy S5 duos is not officially available in India, you need to buy it from UAE or Singapore or Russia/Ukraine etc.,

  • Thank you. I will try and let you know. Thanks a lot.

  • is that available in india?

  • You should go to settings, SIM card manager and tick "Receive incoming calls".

  • Hi, I have the Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos LTE phone and while i use the data on SIM1, i am unable to receive or Send SMS on SIM2. My network settings are S1M1 as GSM/WCDMA/LTE Auto connect and SIM2 is GSM only Does anoybody you know how to fix this issue? thanks Raj

  • sm-g900fd

  • For sure! Anytime...

  • thats why i'm here. i need to buy s phone i prefer duos as i travel a lot, so to be very clear s5 duos will recieve calls from both sims without call forwarding. thanks for the reply though

  • What are s5 duos?

  • you can use any, they are just a mirror, (I chose the RapidGator mirror and the free only, slow download)

  • No. It is only an option in the settings. You can enable it if you want. But it is disabled by default. Don't believe hear say, take it from real users.

  • I heard second sim forwards call to firt sim thats how duos s5 works, is this true?

  • Never mind! It gives complicated instruction. I will just wait for the official OTA update!

  • It gives another two selections: 1. Stock Firmware (RapidGator mirror) 2. Stock Firmware (ul.to mirror) Which one?

  • working fine on Kies3, this is an official firmware (lollipop) but manually updated, so i think it can be update in the future if there is revision or upgrade for this firmware ;-)

  • Just google the words "s5 duos lollipop update, odin" and select the first website or the "ibtimes site" then follow the instruction from their website there are two links to download the lollipop, chose the Russia (the Malaysia in not working, I tried). good luck ;-)

  • There is M7 dual SIM, search. Dual standby means both are active but you can receive calls on one at a time. I don't know if there are sets capable of receiving calls from both phones at a time. And how would that be even possible? There is one Mic and one speaker. There is no such thing as dual active

  • Yes of course. But one at a time.

  • does samsung galaxy s5 duos support 3g in both sims ?

  • Yes there are three slots. SIM card 1 slot is under the SD card slot. SIM card 2 slot is on the side of the battery.

  • Hi guys, I have to take off the sim card to be able to insert the sd card or there are 3 slots 2 for sim and one for memory card

  • Thanks once again Tcool for the reply... Let me go for a bargain hunt:)

  • Well, S5 Duos is water resistant. You cannot say when it will rain, although Saudi Arabia is a dry country, nowadays seem like a rainy season. With S5 Duos you will not worry even you get wet in the rain with the phone in your pocket. In addition 16MP main cam of this phone shoot like a DSLR camera, compared to 13MP cam of E8. Also the super AMOLED screen of S5 Duos is clearer than the super LCD3 screen of E8.

  • Thank you for the clarification. I was looking at HTC One E8 which has this option of GSM+CDMA. Now Samsung S5 Duos also comes with this option. Which one is better in your opinion?

  • The 6 months LTE unlimited data plan is cheaper compared to other networks. Signal coverage is better also even in remote areas.

  • which plan plz. Let me know and what about the betwork coverage of zain in riyadh

  • SR 1,799 Try Zain, got cheaper price for unlimited LTE plan.

  • dear tcool. Can you please tell me the current price of thia mobile in ksa and which network is good and affordable in ksa. I just came here in ksa jeddah and willing to buy thia phone. Need your guidance

  • After manually update Russian firmware is it support kies . If another update release in future can I update via OTA ? please send me your mail ID [email protected]

  • How?

  • I manually updated my S5 to Lollipop Russia and my experience is great no problem all apps you installed are still there after the update, no heating on continues use as i experience before with Kitkat. I recommend for those who want new looks and can't wait the update OTA. Just make sure that your unit model number in "About device" is SM-G900FD.

  • LOL! HTC One M8 Dual SIM specifications say it is DUAL SIM STAND BY. And no such phone model as HTC M7! Stop fooling around!

  • Got for HTC M7 DUAL SIM M8 DUAL SIM. ALL ARE Dual active phones having two attenna.

  • s5 duos pass drop test?

  • how to identify s5 duos fake phone

  • galaxy s5 duos daily interest is 1.7% but s5 single sim daily interest is 35% . s5 duos not popular why?

  • Yes

  • Does it support CDMA? Will a Reliance or Tata CDMA SIM work in one slot of the S5 Duos?

  • Hey i saw that u brought this cell from ebay.in can you tell me that is it contains any Chinese applications inbuilt in it? from which country it is imported from? please help me

  • when it gets lollypop update in india.i bought it through ebay.in. does it get lollypop or not as other single sim s5 already got lollypop

  • It is the same. Yes both SIM can supprot 4G but cannot use 4G at the same time. Only one SIM can be set to 4G and the other SIM will be set automatically to GSM only. We are talking of dual SIM that can set both SIM to 4G at the same time, not one at a time. That is what I am asking for and don't give crap phone. Do you understand?

  • xiaomi redmi 2. both sim lte

  • If you use two SIM cards with different network, go for Galaxy S5 duos.

  • If you use only one SIM card go for Galaxy S5.

  • i want to buy an smart phone , so what is best between GALAXY s5 and GALAXY s5 duos?

  • It will automatically connect to 3G even you set it to 4G when the network broadcast 3G data.

  • galaxy s5 duos sim 1 can set to 4G LTE sim 2 can set to only gsm(2G) how to use HSPA(3G)

  • True!

  • i check that. galaxy s5 single speeds - HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps i think s5 duos reach same speeds.it is true?

  • Is it mentioned in other brands and models specifications? Kindly check before you conclude.

  • Why not check other brands and models if they mentioned it? Please check now!

  • why not mention HSPA and LTE speeds at this galaxy s5 duos phone specifications

  • Same as Samsung Galaxy S5 single SIM, check it at Samsung homepage, it is stated there.

  • hspa and lte speed ?

  • When it will receive updates to lili loop version ? any idea guys

  • Truly!

  • i really liked S5 duos because it is 4G and has dual sim . water resist / long battery period screen colors are much nicer than sony Z2 and the sound is louder too. S5 is very fast mobile because it has 2.5 quad core CPU and 2 GB RAM. (No freeze ) you can capture pictures in water and check your Heart beats and use your finger print to unlock the screen.

  • s5 duos availble in india from some online retailers like ebay etc, yes same price like gs5..

  • Is the S5 duos available in India at the same price of GS5????

  • Please read the notes on the bottom part of the link. Rolling-out: OTA package is rolling-out region-by-region. Just wait it will come to you and don't be in a hurry! OK?

  • We've known the roll out for the Russian and Malaysian versions for quite some time now. Question is when's the UAE version getting the update? Can someone confirm this? Thanks

  • Looks like person you were chatting with a few weeks back wasn't very accurate

  • Looks like person you were chatting with a few weeks back wasn't very accurate

  • can update galaxy s5 duos to Android OS, v5.0.1 (Lollipop)?

  • can update galaxy s5 dous to Android OS, v5.0.1 (Lollipop)?

  • Go to their office and ask the staffs.

  • How can I configure to access Airtel 4G in India which is relayed at 2300Mhz bandwidth.

  • LOL! Next time don't buy imitation phone.

  • No dont..the pictures in galaxy s5, one sim or duel is bad.. Overheating sometimes and sometimes i have trouble with loudspeakers during the phonecall. I started to think about another brand than samsung

  • Bro update it manually its easy with the official lolipop 5.0 Russian update. But as i said u have to do it manually as i did if you don't wanna wait until samsung release it to UAE

  • Ok fine, but as its specs say it is dual stand by, not dual active. Galaxy S5 duos is also dual SIM 4G/LTE, as per the earlier discussion, you can only choose one SIM to set to LTE and the other will be on GSM only. Same thing with other 4G dual SIM phones, you can only use one SIM for LTE. We are talking of 4G dual SIM dual active phone.

  • Cherry mobile cosmos one plus here in the Philippines has DUAL LTE SIM SLOT.

  • Good idea..too change s5duos

  • It depends on what are your preferences. Different people have different preferences for mobile phones.

  • Does it support CDMA SIM just like HTC One E8 Dual

  • yes i have the same phone - any ideas guys?

  • i am thinking to drop my note 3 and go for this s5duos? can someone advice me on what to do any idea? please...

  • What the h... Who needs MMS nowadays? there are lots of social networks where you can send multimedia via 4G mobile phones. Don't confine yourself to MMS, it's a thing of the past!

  • Yes! The only annoying thing is no MMS. At least that was my experience with Galaxy Grand Duos. I had to turn on internet on the SIM to get the MMS message and switch back to the second SIM again. I had a SIM dedicated for internet and another for call and text. Good luck.

  • I just said nice cover is the best. What is beauty if it is hidden by cover? Go buy your cheaper plastic phone with nothing to offer but looks.

  • plastic phones that cost 6 times less than the s5 look way better, samsung just made a mess in the s5 design ,if z3 dual was little cheaper i would have bought it.

  • How do I enable 2300MHz signal reception in the Handset to receive LTE 2300Mhz bandwidth relayed by Airtel in India.

  • Guys, any idea when the UAE version gets the Lollipop update? Been waiting for this to happen and doesn't seem fair all the other versions have already gotten their updates.

  • All 4G dual SIM phones can only use one SIM for LTE, the other SIM will be automatically set to GSM only.

  • For now you can only use 1 SIM - 3G/4G network since Korea is not using 2G. There is still no available dual sim phones using 3G/4G on both sim.

  • No dual SIM phone can do that as of the moment! If you know one, please post what brand and model. And be sure it is 4G/LTE! Only one SIM can be set to LTE and the other SIM will be automatically set to GSM only.

  • Hi! Can I set both sims (sim1 & sim2)on LTE band together at the same time. Or maybe sim1 set on 3G and sim2 on LTE. I have a dual sim phone (samsung galaxy s duos), if one sim is set to 3G, the second sim can only connect to 2G band.I'm here in Korea and my dual sim phone is useless because they use 2G CDMA band. My phone is for 2G GSM... so cannot use both sim together. Thanks

  • Can you give one? The one that is dual SIM and 4G. Don't give a 3G dual SIM phone it is not worth to compare.

  • Dual stanby can't receive phones on both sims at same time while dual active can. There are some dual active phones in market.

  • What if not? Which phone are you going to buy?

  • If that is what you want, you won't be able to buy a dual SIM phone cause no dual SIM phone can receive two calls at the same time. If the phone is busy, it will give a busy tone no matter which SIM card is on call.

  • Hi Everyone, Could someone please tell me if this phone is really DUAL ACTIVE phone? which means if you are talking to someone on SIM1 and if someone called DAVID is calling you on SIM2 you should receive the call on SIM2 and DAVID should hear the ringing tone NOT THE WAITING TONE. Could somebody please confirm the above scenario? I will buy this phone if thats working..thankyou.

  • Hi, what on-line store did you use? I am going to buy s5 Duos , I am in northern california and am looking for store with good cust service and price. Many thanks.

  • Hi, what on-line store did you use? I am going to buy s5 Duos , I am in northern california and am looking for store with good cust service and price. Many thanks.

  • How soon is "very soon"? After one week? After one month? After 3 months?

  • As per my conversation with Samsung Team through chat few weeks back "very soon".

  • Can 2300 MHz frequency band (040) be incorporated into S5 Duos model by rooting/ changing the firmware.

  • Within this month.

  • when will this get lolipop?????????

  • You can go for the 3G Lenovo S920 as your friend mentioned, he is more interested to the radio than 4G network because that poor guy cannot afford unlimited 4G/LTE data or he lives in the mountain where the coverage is only 2G.

  • Thanks for your advise I have tried follow your advise and still can not work Do you have any other sugestion

  • The thing is, you don't know how to swipe your finger properly. No matter how many times you swipe if you are not swiping the right way, it will not recognize your dirty finger! Don't tell lies, cause I myself is using S5 Duos and I can unlock it with just one swipe of my finger with ease. Whether the thumb or the index finger, no problem on unlocking my S5 Duos.

  • What! Are you kidding? I would prefer Galaxy Note 4 than the basic expensive iPhone 6 with features two years behind Samsung!

  • Lte doesn't seem to work in the US. I purchased my s5 duos in January. And haven't been able to connect to Lte anywhere in the states

  • I have been using Galaxy S5 duos from 2 months almost the first thing is worse (as I have just sold out my Iphone 6 and bought that) the finger print sensor is very bad even some times I have to swap my finger 7 to 10 times to open my phone and after 3rd time its showing wait for 30 sec. So I stop using that crap thing. 2nd S4 is Way better then S5 even camera sometimes gives you very bad result like 1.3 mp. 2nd thing the heart rate sensor is another failure of S5 you have to scan may be 10 or more times to get heart rate. It is only disappointment to me that I have upgrade from S4 to S5 . I prefer to buy S4 to you guys if you are reading. Or if you want good finger print and premium buy Iphone 6 (only applications are the problems in Iphone 6 like not same andriod)

  • Will this Phone work on AT&T Network in the US and connect LTE ?

  • Of course, everybody want to put cover on their phones, so beautiful phone body is useless. Beautiful cover is the best.

  • This phone is ok... miss a bigger battery, even with power saving enabled and other tweaks it drains way too fast, still can use it for a entire day . also samsung useless services should be removable . Phone is ugly...but samsung flagships always gets some nice cases .

  • Galaxy S5 Duos, not doubt about that.

  • No need to elaborate, S5 all the way!

  • i want to buy an smart phone , so what is best between GALAXY s5 and GALAXY A 7 FOR CAMERA.

  • brothers ! What is the best phone S5 dous or galaxy A7 DOUS in all sights.

  • Of course S5 Duos!

  • You can receive call even you are connected to 4G/LTE internet. You can still connect to the net even you are on call. And that's the truth!

  • How about if im using data (internet) from one sim, do I still receive calls from the second sim or will it give a busy tone to the incoming call due to data use on the 1st sim?

  • could anyone suggest me the best among the samsung s5 duos and a5 duos???

  • Did you say "budget", "camera", "good looks", "4G dual SIM" and "efficiency"? Then you can go for Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos or if you want bigger screen go for Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos or HTC One E8 dual SIM. Cheers!

  • I m looking to buy 4G dual sim phone, which is the best one including budget , camera, efficiency n looks too. Ur resopnce ll b highly appreciated. Thank u

  • Did you say "budget", "camera", "good looks", "4G dual SIM" and "efficiency"? Then you can go for Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos or if you want bigger screen go for Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos or HTC One E8 dual SIM. Cheers!

  • I m looking to buy 4G dual sim phone, which is the best one including budget , camera, efficiency n looks too. Ur resopnce ll b highly appreciated. Thank u

  • The caller will hear a voice telling that "the phone is busy please try your call later". LOL! This phone is dual sim but can answer only one call at a time, not at the same time. Of course a busy tone will be heard when the phone is on call because the call is being diverted to the other SIM which is busy at the moment.

  • Dear Hakam please make the question specific and clear with all the details to avoid confusions. And also use common sense before posting.

  • Dear TCOOL Please do not harness if you can't understand the question

  • What the h***! Can you talk to two people on the phone at the same time? Common sense will tell you!

  • What if I'm on call with one sim and I got other call from the 2nd sim do the caller got busy or closed

  • Wrong! SIM 2 can also be use for 4G/LTE!

  • Dear i am using Samsung S5 Lte DUOS, it's very good and only one sim can use 3G/4G at a time.

  • Sonly SIM 1 is used for data (up to 4G).

  • Anyone knows s5 duos second sim is on 2G or 3G?

  • hey bro iAm using Android 5 lollipop russian version for galaxy s5 dous,until now no problem at all!!,battery is the same no draining,Arabic is available,if u flash it via odin u wont lose u data

  • Are there chinese applications instaled that can not be removed???

  • Thanks for sharing bro. Do you have any problem in Russian Lollipop version? I also have UAE version and I am losing my patience for the official update? Can you confirm Arabic Language availability now? Do I have to format my S5 in order to update with this version? Regards...

  • hi saran thank you for info

  • Hi, i also use airtel sim(3g works fine), in my city 4g not introduced by airtel yet, so not sure whether it works with indian 4g networks.but i am not able to find an option for 4g(only wcdma,GSM or WCDMA available) in network search, maybe because no 4g in my region..

  • hi does galaxy S5 g900fd support the indian sim cards.does it support airtel 4g network. thank you

  • hi saran i see that you have purchased galaxy s5 g900fd from online store.does the mobile support the indian sim cards.does it support airtel 4g network. thank you

  • That's true!

  • LTE works either on SIM1 or SIM2.

  • I agree to you bro based on hands-on experience!

  • I beg to disagree! My G900FD SIM 2 works on 4G/LTE if I set SIM 1 to GSM only. Please be sure of your post.

  • Yes its possible! I am using both sim at same time and both of them recieve calls and SMS,s! But just one of them can connect to lte or wcdma! And you can change the sim 3g capability in settings and if you want 4G OR lte just sim1 works!

  • i am a user of galaxy S5 SM G900FD too.. i'm from indonesia especially Jogjakarta..my phone use official rom from region kazakhstan, it has lte option in setting.. this is my email [email protected] and iwant to talk more about thia lhone..thx

  • Well as far as my S5 duos actual experience, no such thing happens. I can surf the web while talking on the phone.

  • What he said is true,assume you using internet in sim2, if you make a call in sim1, internet connection in sim2 will be disabled at that time, once you disconnect the call it will resume the internet connection...

  • Liar! That is not true! My unit can make calls without interrupting the internet data connection.

  • yes its possible to easy switch on sim off in the sim manager

  • If you are on an actual call on SIM1 the SIM2 with data will be disconnected during that time. It's like that on all Dual SIM Dual Standby-phones.

  • What is the possible battery Life with this dual standby? And can you please explain it further

  • I could not find memory card slot in Samsung s 5 duos. Pl. advise

  • The two SIM card slot.

  • My answer is "YES". I do that with my S5 duos and no problem at all!

  • Guys I am willing to buy s5 duos. But i need help. Let me know few things. I want to use sim1 for calls and msgs active all the time and sim2 for data network only active all the time. Is it possible? I was searching a detail review of s5 duos on youtube but i couldn't find a single video in english. Can you guys please update me.if my 2g 3g network is connected all the time via sim2 then can i receive calls and msgs over sim1 ? Waiting fir answer.

  • You must root it and do like this: It's just an arbitrary and unnecessary restriction from Samsung. S5 Duos support LTE band 8 for Telkomsel Indonesia so everyone who claimed otherwise are incorrect. And the people who say you don't need FM-radio because you have 4G has to be d**b. Most people in the world don't have 100% (inter)national coverage nor unlimited data quotas. And to the guy below that don't know things: No you don't necissarily need wired headphones for antenna, the Lenovo S920 has a builtin FM-antenna that works without headset.

  • Guys what is different between s5 and s5 duos in specifications .

  • loved the phone touchwiz finally became better, great features and hardware ... only bad thing about this phone is the design it's really ugly apart from the screen , it cost me $630 :P for that price it should look a little better.

  • I agree with him. S5 Duos supported these band: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 As far as I know Indonesia supported only the LTE band below which is not listed above Indonesia 900 1800 3G 2100 TELKOMSEL; 3G 2100 Hutchison; 3G 2100 AXIS; 4G LTE PT Internux / Bolt 2300Mhz;

  • Hi We might buy factory unlocked 4G/LTE smartphone from specific country, and it will continue to work with any different carrier. But we have to keep in mind that international devices are made based on regions. So a device that was bought from KSA will continue to work in dubai with 4G/LTE coverage because its mafe to work with middle east market. It will continue to work in eastern asia (for exampleexample) but with 3G coverage coverage only. Reason is as i said earlier, devices are manufactured to work in specific regions. While buying a device from another company, make sure you check what bands does it work with, and compare it with the bands used in your country. Hope that help

  • I have been using S5 duos from past six three months . Its realy good . Both the sims work fine . But now some sound comes from the phone as if some part has got broked inside .. Idk wat has happened ???

  • Who the hell needs FM radio that wouldn't work without the wired headset? Internet radio is the best!

  • I bought SM-G900FD from K.S.A. I am also have 4G USIM card by Telkomsel(Indonesia), but when I in Jakarta (in 4G coverage area), I cannot see the 4G LTE option in Network mode. Only 3 options WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) WCDMA only GSM only but No LTE option Can anyone help on this

  • Its 4G so why not use internet for radio!

  • So far, the S5 duos seems to be ok except for one thing; it does not have a radio. I wonder why.

  • How to update to android lollipop on my s5 dous?without the need of PC

  • I think you are the one making the mess. Learn to set the dual SIM functionality first. My S5 Duos doesn't have any problem at all. I can make calls and receive SMS on SIM 2 even SIM 1 is connected to internet.

  • Hello everyone, does this phone work with 4G technology in South America (Ecuador and Brasil) ? Thanks a lot.

  • Perhaps u check lte band if same as your country u using this fon

  • just flash lolipop from sammobile for russia region. that is latest lolipop for s5 and s5 duos for now

  • s5 duos SM-G900FZDVXSG can help me to find lte choice?? thanks only 3 choice appare not found lte??

  • using dual SIM cards is a mess. I used: SIM1: Home SIM (GSM...) SIM2: Visiting country SIM (with internet WCDMA) SIM2: Internet worked, wasn't able to place a call and outgoing SMS probably got lost SIM1: Could not receive SMS, loads of errors when trying to send SMS I don't know whether this is a mobile network issue, but I moved one of the sims on a different phone and I received a batch of SMSs that never got delivered. I believe the whole "duo" sim stack is messed up

  • No

  • the galaxy s5 duos is good. everything about it is cool. i have been using it for a month now.i am waiting for possible slolution to get to lollipop

  • S5 Duos has better LTE band support, better manufacturer support (Not even HTC can tell the exact specifications of HTC M8 Dual), is easier to repair etc.

  • Yes, it is!

  • Yes, of course!

  • My main contract is with 3UK so want to use for mobile Internet (4g if available), calls and texts. Got an old second sim that all I want to do is receive calls and texts on. Is this possible on this phone??

  • Wondering if it is possible to turn one sim off. I have a personal sim and a business sim and really don't want calls from clients at 3am. Have to leave personal sim on, because I need to be contactable 24/7 by employer - just not the clients! Thanks

  • Can this phone work with 2 SIM cards at the same time and both on 3G? Thank you

  • Hi Maria, I think its battery is pretty good... specially the standby time which can last around 5~7 days approx (i.e. if its just on standby) :)

  • dear ... go to ur phone sim card manager in setting and chek on recieve calls on othr sim during data

  • Hello I just want to know, how long does it's battery last? Please reply. Thank you very much.

  • Both sim cards can operate on 4G or LTE but NOT at the same time. You need to choose which sim to connect to LTE and the other at GSM only.

  • Heyy m from dubai plz let me know how did u manage to get lolipop it it is orignal for rom plz send me a link on [email protected] Thx mate

  • Hi All Which is better HTC One (E8) Duos Or Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos I do not care about the camera I care about the battery Communication and network features System speed Integration between hardware and software PLS reply Thanks

  • Does both SIM cards operate on 4G or 4G/3G?

  • Is yourlte problem solved or not

  • Same problem. Very annoying. Do let me know if u find anything.

  • Android Lollipop update available for russian version!

  • Hi I just want to share regarding my problem. I resolved it (through the help of articles ive read on line), put all the apps or move all the apps using camera to device storage instead of the sd card storage including viber, wechat, retrica, camera 360, yahoo,. I hope this could help other who will might be experiencing the same problem as mine :-)

  • Android Lollipop update available for this model?

  • Except S5 Duos has international LTE bands while the "Note 4 Duos" has Chinese LTE bands.

  • Bought Samsung Galaxy S5 dous SM-G900FD in UAE, and installed this Russian Lollipop update and it's pretty amazed me, trying to explore other features and trust me, material design looks good on Samsung Galaxy S5 dous SM-G900FD.

  • Go for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos for bigger screen.

  • Samsung Galaxy S5 G900FD official Lollipop update to Malaysia and Russia in sammobile

  • for solving camera failed problem , plz update frimwear to latest version .

  • Can i update this phone to lollipop .? Please tell me anyone

  • I also have the camera not responding issue most of the times and I tried another app as well for camera but the problem is same with camera hardware, i think its manufacture fault.other than camera problem, all okay.

  • Hi, my SM-G900FD (S5 DUOS) Indeed has 2 sim active and settings permit you to choose a second incoming call to reject or not. I have set my dual sim always on to receive from both sim, and put a call on hold if required. Only one line can run LTE and other line mobile Data.

  • can this phone is updated to lolipop???

  • I hav a plan to buy SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 Dual sim.. There is any serious disadvantage for this model.? Help me please..

  • i also having that kind of problem,to solve it,try install advance task manager from playstore,use it to kill apps,then u can use the camera again.

  • Hi. Can anyone help me? My device samsung s5 duos keeps on having the camera hang. Sometimes Camera Failed. I tried changing the Storage in the camera settings from SD Card to Device, still it keeps on hanging. Please help me

  • Hi. Can anyone help me? My s5 duos' camera keeps on hanging. Sometime theres an error message, sometimes theres none. I need to restart my phone to use the camera. I already tried putting the storage camera settings from SD Card to Device. What should I do?

  • Hi. I want to but Samsung galaxy s5 Duos new for my daughter. Do you know where I can buy on without contract. I live in Maryland.

  • Airtel is supporting 4G for Galaxy S5 SM-G900I and Galaxy Alpha. The two are with same frequency bands (LTE 2100, 2600) as S5 Duos. Then I suppose Airtel 4G should work on S5 Duos also.

  • Hi Micheal, can you please advise me where i can download 5.0 ver i am unable to find it anywhere

  • If you root it and delete /data/property/persist.radio.lteon then you should be able to choose LTE with any SIM-card.

  • Samsung Galaxy S5 and S5 duos have the same camera and it is the best camera in the market.

  • please let me know from where you download lollipop firmware please

  • Dual Sim Working But 2 Sim Only GSM Never 3G, 4G, Spotted & This Model 4G Lte option Is Block Never Use 4G

  • Sim 2 Only GSM Never 3G, 4G, Spotted

  • Hi.Does this phone works in Greece? Does the warranty covers me here? thank you.

  • I have the duos and the 2nd sim does not seem to get the data speeds it should when I swap them around the speed increases to where they should? Any ideas

  • Hi, Guys I have a cloud poping up when ever I open whatsapp, Viber or Tango. I don't know how & from where it shows up but I did not activated any cloud yet maybe by mistake or by any default app it got activated, it's annoying very much pls help to deactivate or cancel it.

  • NO. In India Airtel, Aircel, Reliance jio & MTNL 4G works on TDLTE2300 MHz (Band B40)where as Videocon works on FDLTE1800 MHZ (Band B3.

  • Will SM-G900FD model work with Airtel 4G service.

  • Hi friends,I want to know is it a dual active?means if we r speaking on SIM 1 other one can get call without diverting.pls know me soon.thanks

  • I think this is a excellent step having a dual sim version of the 2014 flag ship Galaxy S series smart phone. I have 2 sim cards for over 9 years now which became bothersome at times. I now have a Grand 2 duos which in a fairly good device but I would love if I could trade it in for a S5 duos.

  • May I know who has successfully updated their Samsung Galaxy S5 Lte Duos (Model:SMG900FD) to the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop and any bad effects on the DUOS

  • i faced a problem with sim2 call recieving my paln: sim1=gsm for call only sim2=lte/3g/2g (auto) for data package

  • Hi Yes it supports all networks....

  • Thanks a lot I really appreciate your guidance I will remember your suggestion.

  • Open the camera app. Press the settings icon on the upper left corner. From the popup menu, locate for the storage location and set to device. For any apps using camera like Skype, Line, Viber, etc. although these are installed in the device memory in default, I would suggest not to move to external/sd card.

  • Thanks a lot Ren (6uxp)appreciate for the info. could u guide how to save in the device I m new to operate this phone. Thanks once again in-advance.

  • I don't think so. But either made in Vietnam or in China does not make any difference.

  • Can we get vietnam made samsung galaxy s5 duos in middle east.please help

  • Hi bro. Is it support all indian networks?

  • Great phone - real value for money. Quite a few interesting features including an Ultra power savings mode - great in flight mode/ low battery situation - where we can do 3+ apps apart from phone+messaging. great buy.

  • Its samsung S5 Duo Dual standy and dual call capablity

  • How is the Battery Life of S5 Duos?

  • Set the storage location to "device" instead of "memory card." Kitkat OS has restricted saving directly to memory card on apps using camera that is why this camera failure appears.

  • Hi, All can anyone pls help me guide in; whenever I try to open my camera it shows camera failed and I have to restart my phone in order to open the camera and also it got hanged couple of times. I don't know why pls suggest.

  • A very must feature: Handsfree mode or Car mode is missing in this model. I hope lollipop version may solve this.

  • i would fLASH the ISRAELI rom form sammobile

  • My system langwage is English (US). I also have Hebrew for the keyboard, and the swipe has worked great until it stopped this morning (12/18/2014). I tried everything the local (US) service could offer to no avail. I need help! Thanks.

  • YES, it CAN be updated to Lollipop...but the real question is: WILL SAMSUNG decide to roll out an update for this device? And IF YES, WHEN?

  • I need to know that whether Galaxy S5 Duos can be upgraded to Lolipop or not.

  • I already proved all your statements to be wrong. The thing called "travel" should make you figure out why (if you can't read long texts and/or arguments).

  • Common sense should tell you if you have brain that it is released in a certain region because it is intended for that region network type. No need to make your story long because it's boring to read.

  • So where in the user manual, on the box or on samsung.com does it say that LTE is restricted to certain operators in certain countries? It doesn't say anywhere, it's just a hidden arbitrary restriction that has nothing to do with reality. There is nothing magic or special about LTE, it's just another standard. LTE band 3 is LTE band 3 anywhere in the world, just like WCDMA band 1 (2100 MHz) is the same everywhere. So why is there a restiction on where you can use LTE but not WCDMA or GSM? The phone is compatible, it's just limited on purpose. Half the point of a dual-SIM phone is that you can use it abroad with local SIMs. Now this phone doesn't fulfill this purpose. Also the restriction doesn't exist for most other models and manufacturers, so it has nothing to do with legal approvals or anything. For example Galaxy S3 4G (i9305), LG Optimus G (E975) and Nubia Z7 Max have no restrictions on LTE usage as far as I have found. Also if you have a SIM-card from an "approved" country/operator, you can still roam on LTE (if allowed) in the countries where if you use a local SIM you won't get the choice for LTE network mode. So this proves that this has nothing to do with compatibility of the actual LTE network.

  • That is why it is not released worldwide. It is sold only in countries where it supports the network and people are brainless and bought from the country where it is released and used it in their country where it is not compatible. The problem is not with the phone nor SIM, but with the people who bought it without knowing the compatibility and consequences! Learn to research about any product you want to buy before buying it!

  • It seems that Samsung wants to decide on which operators you can use LTE with and not. This "feature" is present in S4, S5 and Note 3 atleast (and possibly other models). And no the problem isn't in the SIM card but in the phone firmware. This basically makes the S5 Duos completely useless for the world traveller. Unfortunately the alternatives aren't that many. You can get around it by rooting but then you have knox and warranty issues...

  • It has nothing to do with the dual SIM function. It is becuase of your network provider weak signal coverage. And also the kind of apps you are installing and using. You should get rid of power hungry apps like Facebook messenger and others.

  • When Lollipop is Coming for S5 DuOs?

  • The main issue is battery....rest everything is fine...!!!

  • The phone is fantastic but the only problem is Battery....as with very normal usage by afternoon it becomes 50%....so one extra charge in the day is must to make it work till night 11.00 pm and I think its mainly becoz of two sims working at the same time although only one will work on 3G/4G LTE but still the battery back up has to be more...rest everything is perfectly fine...!!!

  • Check with your SIM card network provider.

  • Awesome!

  • Check your sim..I have the same issue. visit your network provider to give you the latest 4g sim.

  • this phone has same performance as single sim S5

  • can anyone please tell me about the performance of this set??? the persons who r using it can please guide me should i buy this cell phone or should wait for s6??? is there any disadvantage or limitation of this set?????