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Latest Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime news

Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, with regular updates and all the information you need.

Grace UX confirmed by user manual for the otherwise pointless Galaxy Grand Prime (2016)

Grace UX confirmed by user manual for the otherwise pointless Galaxy Grand Prime (2016)

It was first reported about two months ago that Samsung is working on yet another low-end handset which might be a refreshed version of the Galaxy Grand Prime, a handset that was originally launched two years ago. The Galaxy Grand Prime (2016) has already received its Wi-Fi certification and it also cleared recently by the […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Galaxy Grand Prime (2016) clears the FCC

Galaxy Grand Prime (2016) clears the FCC

We first reported two months ago that Samsung was working on another mid-range smartphone and that it might be a refresh of the Galaxy Grand Prime which was first launched two years ago. Last month it surfaced on Geekbench to give us a glimpse at its specifications and just two weeks ago the handset received its […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (2016) possibly in the pipeline

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (2016) possibly in the pipeline

Samsung appears to be working on yet another mid-range handset. It has nearly been two years since the Galaxy Grand Prime was launched and it appears that the handset might be up for a refresh. The original Galaxy Grand Prime bearing model number SM-G531 had a 5-inch qHD (540×960) display, a quad-core 1.2GHz processor with 1GB of […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime gets Android 5.0 in Russia

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime gets Android 5.0 in Russia

We gave you an exclusive look at Android Lollipop running on the Galaxy Grand Prime a long time ago, and Samsung has finally gotten around to pushing out the official update to the device. The Grand Prime is currently receiving Android 5.0.2 in Russia, with build number G530HXCU1BOH3 accompanying the update. Yes, the update is sadly not […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 9 years ago
T-Mobile launches Galaxy Grand Prime with Advanced Messaging features

T-Mobile launches Galaxy Grand Prime with Advanced Messaging features

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime has now been launched on T-Mobile and it's the first device from the carrier that supports Advanced Messaging features, these new features from T-Mobile are based on the Rich Communications Services (RCS) standards which significantly improve the text messaging experience on smartphones. T-Mobile is selling the Galaxy Grand Prime for $189.99 or […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime comes to Sprint, $240 outright

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime comes to Sprint, $240 outright

Kids and smartphones. It’s a never-ending debate for parents who cannot place their children in a hut while the rest of the world flaunts their latest gadgets. What does a parent do when he or she wants a child to stay in touch? You can always get the child a basic flip phone or even […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 9 years ago
[Update: More info, pictures] Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition could be in the works

[Update: More info, pictures] Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition could be in the works

The Galaxy Grand Prime has been a considerable hit in emerging markets despite going up against more feature-packed yet cheaper smartphones from Chinese manufacturers, and Samsung could soon launch a new variant of the device. Expected to be called Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition, there is no information on the phone except for a live […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 9 years ago
This is how Android Lollipop looks like on the Galaxy Grand Prime

This is how Android Lollipop looks like on the Galaxy Grand Prime

Last month, we exclusively revealed that Samsung is working on updating the Galaxy Grand Prime – among other devices – to Lollipop. Thanks to our insiders, we were able to grab a test Android 5.0.2 build, and in the pictures below you can see how it looks on the device. The user interface is the […]

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 10 years ago
Samsung working on Android 5.0 and 5.1 for Galaxy S6, Grand Prime, and more

Samsung working on Android 5.0 and 5.1 for Galaxy S6, Grand Prime, and more

The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge might be taking up all the limelight these days, but there's no question about the fact that a lot of folks are also waiting for a word on when their device will get the Android Lollipop update. Samsung has updated a lot of devices to Lollipop already, but all […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Galaxy Grand Prime now available at Cricket Wireless

Galaxy Grand Prime now available at Cricket Wireless

If you’re a Cricket Wireless customer who doesn’t want to shell out $650+ for the new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, AT&T-owned Cricket Wireless now has a budget-friendly Galaxy device for you. The 5-inch Galaxy Grand Prime features a respectable 8MP back camera but comes with a 5MP “selfie” front camera that’s sure to […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530H) firmware available online

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530H) firmware available online

Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Grand Prime, the fourth handset in its affordable phablet lineup, for the Indian market yesterday. The Galaxy Grand Prime is the first Samsung handset to feature a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, and today, firmware for the device have begun showing up online. Based on the regions for which the firmware files […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung announces the Galaxy Grand Prime with 5MP front camera in India

Samsung announces the Galaxy Grand Prime with 5MP front camera in India

The Galaxy Grand Prime recently leaked on a Vietnamese website, and now, Samsung has made the newest variant of its popular Galaxy Grand lineup official in India. The Galaxy Grand Prime holds the crown for being the first Samsung smartphone with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, though it certainly won't be the last as all of […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime leaks, said to feature 5MP front camera

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime leaks, said to feature 5MP front camera

Samsung's A series of phones will be the first in the company's lineup to sport 5-megapixel front-facing cameras, and it looks like the company might be taking the high-resolution front cameras into the Galaxy Grand lineup as well. A new leak out of Vietnam has revealed the specs of the Galaxy Grand Prime, which is […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago