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Best Samsung Non Android Phones

Check out the top Best Samsung Non-Android Phones available online on Amazon, Best Buy, and other sellers in the US.

Samsung Electronics Co., the leader in Android smartphone OEM is against Apple based not only on coming out with Android-powered smartphones but also they have decent sale record for non-Android smartphones. Here through the list, we go through the best-selling Samsung non-Android phones available in the market.

Samsung Non-Android Phones

What can you think of other than Android on Samsung smartphones? They definitely don’t offer iOS smartphones, to list we have smartphones powered with proprietary Tizen OS and Java OS. And how can I forget Windows Phone OS?

Samsung Z2

As a successor to Samsung Z3 the Tizen operating system powered Samsung Z2 was launched in many countries worldwide. Powered with 4 4-inch HD display it’s powered with quad-core SoC coupled with 1 Gig of RAM and 1500 mAh battery.

Samsung Guru FM Plus

The Guru series from Samsung is famous when it comes to featured phones and the newly launched Guru FM Plus SM-B110 E/D. Coming out with a textured finish on the back, LED light, dual SIM support, this phone is available at Rs 1600 in India.

Buy Samsung Guru FM Plus SM-B110 E/D

Samsung Guru Music 2

Successor to Guru Music, the Guru Music 2 is a featured phone.

Samsung Windows Phone

2012 launched Samsung Omnia M S7530 is the only Samsung Windows phone to date. The sale of this smartphone has been officially stopped. So that means that there is no Samsung Windows phone available in the market officially.

If this is available, then buy it from Amazon.

So those were some of the popular Samsung smartphones when it comes to the non-Android category.

You can view phone specifications and compare them with other mobiles at Samsung’s new phones. Just select the device and then click on “Compare” to add another product/phone.

Samsung Z5 Specs, Features, Release Date, Price in India

After Z1 and Z2, Samsung Z5 is the next in lineup as Samsung Tizen phone. Check out Samsung Z5 release date, price and availability info?

Samsung’s proprietary Tizen OS isn’t a big hit but the Korean giant still wants to have a go with it. After launching Samsung Z2 in India, the successor to previously launched Samsung Z1, we now are looking forward to Samsung Z5 launch.

Samsung Z5 Specs

The Z1 was an introductory 4-inch smartphone, while the Z3 came up with 5 inch HD display and with Samsung Z5 SM-Z510FD (source: GSMArena) we aren’t expecting jump into phablet lineup. Samsung Z2 more or less has similar specifications in order to keep the price down to Rs 4590. The Korean giant would more prefer to upgrade Z2 with good internals and hardware so that it can compete with smartphones in its price tag.

Samsung Z5 Specs | Release Date | Alternatives | Compare | Availability Info

We can expect 5-inch display with full HD 1080 pixels resolution with Octa core or Quad core processor, 1 Gigs or 2 GB RAM. From the camera point of view, we might have 8 mega pixel rear and 5 mega pixel front sensor.

In terms of software, we have upgraded Tizen OS 2.5 or even go with un-announced Tizen OS 3.

We have put forward the complete Samsung Z5 specifications [Expected] here –

Samsung Z5 Full Specifications

Display: 5 inch 1920 x 1080 pixels touchscreen display

Pixel Density, Protection: 386 PPI

SoC: 64 but Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor

GPU:

RAM: 2 Gigs of RAM

Storage: 16 GB internal storage, Expandable up to 128 GB, Micro SD card slot

Dual SIM: Yes, with Dual Standby

Main Camera: 13 MP rear camera with LED Flash

Front Camera: 5 MP front facing camera

Front LED Flash: No

Software: Tizen OS 2.5/Tizen OS 3.0

Battery: 2600 mAh Li-ion battery

Quick Charging: Yes

Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, 3G HSPA+, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi tether

Dimensions, Weight:

Features: aGPS, FM Radio, 3.5 mm audio jack, micro USB v2.0

Sensors: Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor

Samsung Z5 Release Date

Z1 was launched in January 2015, while the Z3 was launched in October 2015 and Z2 in September 2016. So given that timeframe, the Z5 will be announced in January or February. What if Samsung has surprised packed for us at MWC 2017?

Samsung Z5 Alternatives

The Xiaomi Redmi 4, Redmi 4A and Meizu M5 Note are the perfect alternatives to Samsung’s newest Tizen phone.

Samsung Z5 Comparison

We will compare Z5 with other mobile just in terms of technical specifications, once when the phone launches.

Comparison with Samsung Z2
Comparison with Xiaomi Redmi 4A

Samsung Z5 Price in India

Just like the previously launched Samsung Tizen phones, the Z5 also will be an affordable handset priced nothing more than $120. Wait! I want to tell you that nothing is official right now from Samsung and this post is just about giving you information on Samsung Z5 smartphone. It will be possibly launched for the Indian market and we are yet to hear anything official from Samsung. The device also hasn’t been found on any kind of pre-release benchmarking or Zauba import listing or any countries telecom authority approval.

Buy Samsung Tizen Z3 Smartphone

Samsung Z5 Price in India Rs 7499 to Rs 8999 [expected].

Best Android Phones Under Rs 5000 2017 List

Phones under Rs 5000: Google’s open source Android platform for mobile has brought up smartphones competition wide open to small vendors as well. Companies like Karbonn, Celkon Mobiles, Intex, Micromax had difficulties in taking care of operating system but if you go with Android, you don’t need to take much care of that part. As a results cost of smartphones has been decreased further.

For people who have a limited budget on their hands, you will be surprised to hear that you will find a dozen of smartphones to choose the best one suits accordingly to your needs. If you budget less than Rs 4,000 we have already listed 10 best Android phones below Rs 4,000 and here in this list we have included only the best Android phones between Rs 4000 to Rs 5,000 in India (i.e., phones below Rs 4,000). It makes sense not lengthen the post so we had to post dividing at least two dozens of phones.

Also Read – Best Quad Core Phones | Best Camera Phones Below Rs 5,000

Android Phones below Rs 5,000 includes all the basic features although you can’t expect high-end features like better camera, quad-core processor, and high-end gaming support, anyways here is the list –

If you are looking for 4G Mobile under 5000.

Xolo Era 1X [Rs 4999] – Highly Recommended [Our Choice]

Xolo is a dominant Indian smartphone maker and their best phone at Rs 5000 is the newly launched Xolo Era 1X which comes with amazing specifications for the pricing. You get the love of Android Marshmallow out of box, the latest Android version and it has beautiful 8 mega pixel rear camera with 4P Largan Lens & LED Flash for beautiful photos. For selfie as well, the phone brings out the 5 mega pixel snapper with dual LED flash.

It’s the best Android phone that you can buy at Rs 5,000.

Specs: 5″ HD Display, Quad Core SoC, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM, 8 MP + 5 MP, 2500 mAh Li-Polymer battery, Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Intex Cloud Tread

For the month of September, we have the troubler, Intex Cloud Tread phone which is a smartphone with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal memory. On top of that it has got 5 inch HD display, Hexa core processor, 5 MP + 5 MP camera module and all those at just Rs 4999. Go for it.

Specs: 5″ HD Display, Hexa Core SoC, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, 5 MP + 5 MP, 2200 mAh battery, Android 5.1 Lollipop

Micromax Canvas Spark 3

The Canvas Spark 3 is not only the best Micromax phone under Rs 5000 but also the best 5.5 inch phablet that you can get under Rs 5,000 in India.

Specs: 5.5 inch HD Display, 1 GB RAM, Quad Core SoC, 8 MP + 5 MP Camera, Android 5.1, 2500 mAh battery

➡ Buy Micromax Canvas Spark 3

Intex Aqua Lions 3G

As the name itself indicates 3G, which means no 4G on it. It’s the best Canvas Spark 3 alternative with best feature being the 3500 mAh Lithium Polymer battery which provide you up to 480 hours of standby time. That’s simply amazing for a phone at this price range. Remaining specifications are not bad either.

Specs: 5″ HD Display, Quad Core SoC, 5 MP + 2 MP, 1 GB, 8 GB, 3500 mAh battery, Android 5.1 Lollipop

➡ Buy Intex Aqua Lions 3G

Xolo Prime

Priced at Rs 4989, the Xolo Prime is one of the Canvas Spark 3 alternative. It’s a great decent size phone if you find 5.5 inch or even 5 inch display too large for you. Good thing is that it has got glass back finish.

Specs: 4.5″ Display, Quad Core SoC, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM, Android 5.1, 5MP+0.3 MP Camera, 1800 mAh battery

➡ Buy Xolo Prime Phone

Xolo Era

Even though priced at Rs 4,000, this smartphone also makes it to the list of best smartphone under Rs 5,000 as well.

Specs : 5 Inch Display, 1 GB RAM, 1.2 GHz Quad Core SoC, 8 GB Storage, 8 MP +2 MP Camera, 2100 mAh battery

➡ Buy Xolo Era 8GB Black from Snapdeal

Samsung Phone Under Rs 5000

These days it’s hard to find any Samsung smartphone under Rs 5,000. It’s quite impossible for Samsung to compete in this price tag because the specs provided by other OEM is way too good for Samsung. Fortunately we have the Samsung Tizen OS powered Samsung Z2 smartphone available under Rs 5,000.

Specs : 4″ Display, Quad Core SoC, 1 GB RAM, 5 MP + 0.3 MP camera, 8 GB, 1500 mAh battery

The Samsung Z2 SM-Z200F will cost you Rs 4850.

So what’s on your mind? Do let us know via comments below. If you think that you are looking for better specs phone then do check out our price list of Android Phones between Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000. Still, if your budget is higher then do check out Android phones between Rs 5,000 to Rs 6500.

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Root Samsung Z2 – Fastest Method to Root Tizen Phone

Samsung Z2 is one of the newest addition to the Samsung’s proprietary Tizen OS for mobile devices. In this guide check out how to root Samsung Z2, the tizen phone root method.

Root Tizen Phone

The Samsung Z2 comes with 4-inch 800 x 480 pixels touchscreen TFT display and specifications are very light to keep the price of the device to Rs 4590. Now that makes it to the only device by Samsung in the Rs 5000 price list. It runs on Tizen OS 2.4 and has 5 mega pixel rear facing camera, 0.3 mega pixel front facing snapper and 8 Gb internal storage. It’s powered by Quad-core processor with 1 Gigs of RAM and 1500 mAh battery.

Rooting is the primary thing you should do in order to get custom ROM or root required apps. Since it’s an unlocked device available in India, it’s bootloaders is unlocked by default.

Download Links

King root apk

Now that you have downloaded the tool, you should ensure that your device is fully charged and has enough internal storage. When you are sure of it, just follow the process mentioned below to get root access –

Download and Install the King root apk on your device directly.
Turn on the WiFi or data connection.
Open the app and click on try root.
Wait until the process gets completed.

Also Read – WhatsApp for Tizen OS

Your phone will require reboot in order to complete root. Once it’s done, Samsung Z2 will be rooted.

Samsung Z2 Tips & Tricks | Complete How to Guide

Samsung Z2 is the latest Tizen phone launched by Samsung and in this guide we go through everything related to Samsung Z2 which includes screenshot taking guide, some apps for it, booting your device in to recovery and reset the phone when you want to sell it. So we basically call it as Samsung Z2 tips and tricks here.

Screenshot on Samsung Z2

To take screenshot on Samsung Z2, follow the process mentioned below –

Know the location of the physical buttons i.e., Power button and the Volume Rocker keys.
You will have to press Volume Down and Power button together at once. Remember that timing is very important.
Image here is for reference only
You will hear shutter sound and screenshot will be saved in Gallery > Screenshot folder.

This is a default Android property and it should work on your device.

Boot in Recovery Mode

To boot Samsung Z2 in recovery mode follow the process mentioned below –

Turn off your device.
Now press Home button, Volume Up and Power button together at once.
You will be through recovery mode. Now release the buttons.

Factory Reset Samsung Z2

To factory reset your Samsung Z2 phone, you will have follow this simple process –

Soft Reset

Go to Settings
Now head to Backup & Reset
Select Factory Data Reset.
Finally tap Reset Phone.

Hard Reset

Turn off your device and boot it in recovery mode
To do that, press Volume Up and Power button together
From the recovery options, select Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
Now do select ‘Reboot System Now‘ from the recovery options.

Samsung Z2 Software Update

To check for the latest software update available on your device, you will have to follow this process –

From your go to Settings.
Then go to About Phone.

Smart Alert on Samsung Z2

With Smart Alert on Samsung mobile you will not miss out any important notification on your device. For this you will have to enable it via Settings.

Go to Settings > Sounds and Notifications > Smart Alert > ON.

Any problem with Samsung Z2. Do let us know.

You can view phone specifications and compare them with other mobiles at Samsung’s new phones. Just select the device and then click on “Compare” to add another product/phone.