Probably one, and maybe the only mobile phone manufacturer producing a huge number smartphone models is Samsung. I, and I’m sure you, will be interested in reading a review of one of these smartphone models, and Samsung gets it today Galaxy TREND.
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Today we have not heard about the existence of another one before famous model smartphone made in South Korea Samsung– will no longer be news or surprise to anyone. Samsung's range of smartphones is not only saturated, but very oversaturated. IN this review Samsung Galaxy TREND GT-S7392 I will immediately raise 2 topics: budget smartphones and smartphones for girls and women. Why, many of you will ask. The point is that this model smartphones is one of the cheapest, and therefore belongs to the budget category. At the same time, thanks to the presence of a special version of this model for girls and women - “La Fleur”, this model was made predominantly for women. However, the presence of black and white color options makes it possible to use this smartphone and men. Let’s, as usual, review the device’s delivery package, find out its parameters and give a general overview of the device.
Unboxing Samsung Galaxy TREND
As always, I will begin my review by unpacking the packaging with the device, which is made from the same environmentally friendly material.
So, having opened the box, we see Galaxy TREND, which in visual terms does not bring anything new to itself, well, it would be very stupid to expect anything in this regard, since the introduction of innovations will begin first with the “grands”, and then go down the stairs. I think that the appearance of a new design in Samsung smartphones will be a more significant event than the notorious “Chelyabinsk meteorite”. But let’s not touch on this “sore” topic, but rather continue my review. Let's take a look at the package included with the smartphone:
Battery– Samsung ships its devices with the battery removed;
Quick Guide– operating instructions for the device;
Charger– separate charger;
DATA-cable – USB cable-microUSB for connecting the device to a computer.
First of all, I would like to note that the kit includes a separate independent charger, while in more expensive models the charger is supplied in the form of an adapter, without a cable, the function of which is performed by a USB-microUSB cable. Having a separate charger is very convenient, since, in fact, you have 2 options for charging your smartphone battery: a charger and a DATA cable. Still, I was disappointed by the lack of headphones in the package; this was, in principle, to be expected, but, nevertheless, they would have been very useful.
Specifications Samsung Galaxy TREND
Before performing a visual and technical review model, let's look at its characteristics in order to get a general idea of what it has inside.
Technical parameters of Samsung Galaxy TREND:
Display– 4 inches, 800×480 pixels, 16.7 million colors, TFT;
Accessories– 1 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM, MicroSD up to 64 GB;
Connection– GSM, UMTS, GPRS, EDGE and 3G, Wi-Fi (“b”, “g”, “n”), Bluetooth 4.0;
Number-in SIM – support for 2 SIM cards (DUOS);
OS – Android v 4.1 Jelly Bean;
Camera– 3 MP, photo resolution 1500×2102 pixels, video recording (frequency 30 frames per second);
Navigation systems– GLONASS and GPS;
Battery capacity– 1500 mAh (talk time – 8 hours, standby time – 350).
As we can see, the smartphone is quite mediocre based on its technical characteristics, but there is an excuse for this - the low price, which varies between 4,500 rubles. To be honest, you shouldn’t initially demand anything special from this model, but I’ll talk about this a little later, but for now let’s analyze Galaxy specifications TREND.
A 4-inch display with a screen resolution of 800×480 pixels is, let’s say, from 2010-2011. The graininess is not so obvious, but, nevertheless, it is noticeable if you look closely at the screen.
Regarding the processor and RAM, then they are quite enough for the smartphone not only to “call” and be able to receive and send SMS, but also be able to play music, video, and surf the open spaces World Wide Web and use most applications from Google Play. Availability of 3G and Wi-Fi support will provide high-speed data transfer.
It is worth mentioning separately that the smartphone has two SIM cards, which is very important nowadays, since there is not one mobile operator, which could offer the optimal tariff for voice communications and Internet.
The smartphone operates on the basis of the familiar and traditional Samsung Android platform 4.1. Considering that today the most latest version Since the Android mobile operating system is 4.4, the existing 4.1 can be considered outdated. However, there is no particular drawback to this, I mentioned this more for up-to-date information.
There is only one camera in the smartphone, there is no front camera, but this is not surprising, since the model belongs to the budget segment, and few people use it. The camera is quite enough to take, so to speak, a “quick” photo. This smartphone is not suitable as a camera; here you need to look for a device from a higher price segment.
The navigation of the smartphone is excellent, as far as my memory serves me, this is the first and only budget smartphone from Samsung, which includes the ability to work with two navigation services at once: GLONASS and GPS.
The battery has average characteristics; on average, with moderate use, its charge will last for 2 days.
Model overview
Based on its appearance, the smartphone is by and large no different in design from others. Samsung models. Therefore, I will not dwell on this much. As for the build quality of this model from Samsung, it does not cause any complaints, since everything is assembled quite well: there are no creaks, no backlashes, and in general the model fits quite comfortably in the hand. Back cover The device is made of plastic, so scratches will appear on black models.
The screen is bright enough, the sensor response is good, but for me the screen resolution is too small, but this can be attributed to the fact that I was working with expensive devices this manufacturer and got used to their high resolution. Many users still complained about the device’s screen, due to poor visibility when viewing the screen from the side.
As for the performance of the Samsung Galaxy TREND, when working intensively with it, the device begins to freeze, especially when watching videos in the browser, as well as playing resource-intensive games. You will learn specific assessments of the smartphone’s performance from the video review below.
Working with the phone, I can say that Galaxy TREND, in addition to basic functions, did an excellent job of viewing simple websites, it supports everything popular programs and at the same time it does not slow down, but as for games, the device does not cope well with “complex” games. In general, for many girls it’s quite suitable.
General impression of the device
In general, Galaxy TREND gave me mixed impressions. I’ll say right away that even not the most active users will need to supplement the device with a memory card, since the built-in one is very small. If you do not do this, then you will only be able to install a few applications and download a few songs or a couple of videos. Therefore, get ready to purchase a memory card right away.
As mentioned above, if you own a black or red device, then you can’t do without film if you want to preserve a beautiful appearance rear panel. It will not be superfluous protective film to the screen.
Despite a large number of complaints, in my opinion, the device’s screen is quite good for a smartphone in this niche. The performance for the required minimum of tasks is sufficient. The presence of support for two SIM cards will allow you to choose optimally favorable tariff For voice communication and a tariff with weekend rates for mobile Internet.
To summarize, I would like to note that, despite the well-known brand, budget smartphones from Samsung are far from the best representatives of this segment of the smartphone market, such as such giants as the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Samsung Galaxy S4 - in the niche of premium smartphones. As for the niche of budget smartphones and in particular the Samsung Galaxy TREND, despite my sympathy for Samsung, they cannot compete in this niche. Here the clear leadership is gained Chinese smartphones, and they are unrivaled, since some models are similar pricing policy, can have 2 or even 3 times improved parameters.
Summarizing all of the above, it should be said that the Samsung Galaxy TREND is a smartphone that is suitable for undemanding users for whom the smartphone must perform its immediate functions and some additional ones (browsing the Internet, installing applications, listening to music, etc.). If you need more advanced capabilities of the device, then these are the “Chinese” or the average price group of smartphones from this manufacturer.
This brings my review to its logical conclusion. If you become the owner of this gadget, be sure to share your opinion in the comments! Good luck everyone!
We also invite you to watch a short video review of the Samsung Galaxy TREND, in which you can briefly visualize this smartphone.
General characteristics
Type
Deciding on the type of device (phone or smartphone?) is quite simple. If you need a simple and inexpensive device for calls and SMS, it is recommended to choose a telephone. A smartphone is more expensive, but it offers a wide variety of options: games, videos, the Internet, thousands of programs for all occasions. However, its battery life is significantly less than that of a regular phone.
smartphone operating system Android OS version at the start of sales Android 4.1 Case type classic Housing material plastic Control mechanical/touch buttons Number of SIM cards 1 Dimensions (WxHxD) 63.1x121.5x10.85 mmScreen
Screen type color TFT, 16.78 million colors, touch Diagonal 4 inches. Image Size 800x480 Pixels per inch (PPI) 233 Aspect Ratio 5:3 Automatic screen rotation There isMultimedia capabilities
Number of main (rear) cameras 1 Main (rear) camera resolution 3 MP Recording videos There is Max. video frame rate 30fps Audio MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA Headphone jack 3.5 mmConnection
Standard GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G Interfaces
Almost everything modern smartphones have Wi-Fi and USB interfaces. Bluetooth and IRDA are a little less common. Wi-Fi is used to connect to the Internet. USB is used to connect your phone to a computer. Bluetooth is also found in many phones. It is used to connect wireless headphones, to connect the phone to wireless speakers, as well as for transferring files. A smartphone equipped with an IRDA interface can be used as universal remote control remote control. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, USB Satellite navigation
Built-in GPS modules and GLONASS allow you to determine the coordinates of your phone using signals from satellites. In the absence of GPS, a modern smartphone can determine its own location using signals from base stations mobile operator. However, finding coordinates using satellite signals is usually much more accurate. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
GPS/GLONASSMemory and processor
CPU
Modern phones and smartphones usually use special processors - SoC (System on Chip, system on a chip), which, in addition to the processor itself, houses the graphics core, memory controller, input/output device controller, etc. Therefore, the processor largely determines the set of functions and device performance. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
1000 MHz Number of processor cores 1 Built-in memory capacity 4 GB Memory card slot Yes, up to 64 GBNutrition
Battery capacity 1500 mAh Removable battery Talk time 8 hours Standby time 350 h Operating time while listening to music 42 h Charging connector type micro-USBOther functions
Control voice dialing, voice control Airplane mode yes A2DP profile yesBefore purchasing, check the specifications and equipment with the seller.
For the current generation of people, the smartphone has become an indispensable assistant and an extremely useful device that combines hundreds of different functions. Taking a photo, counting the number of ingredients, setting reminders, checking the weather, reading the news, chatting with friends - this is not a complete list of everything that modern smartphones are capable of. Sometimes we simply forget that they do not last forever and are subject to gradual wear and tear.
Smartphones running the Android operating system have long filled the whole world with their diversity. Their program code open and ready to edit or improve. While using such devices, there are times when the software component malfunctions and the smartphone stops working properly. To solve the problem simple reset Resetting to factory settings may not be enough - you need to flash the Samsung Galaxy Trend GT-S7390.
Fortunately, manufacturers mobile technology and just enthusiasts have found dozens of ways to change the firmware for all Android devices without exception. The process will take a few minutes and the smartphone will come to life, starting its daily work with renewed vigor. AndroGoo website prepared detailed instructions on how to flash Samsung Galaxy Trend GT-S7390.
What do we need?
- Device charged at least 50% (if possible).
- Original USB cable.
- version 3.0.7.
- Latest firmware:
Android 4.1: download
Samsung Galaxy Trend GT-S7390 firmware process
- If Kies was installed on your computer, remove it.
- Download and install for Samsung smartphones and tablets.
- Download and install version 3.0.7.
- Reboot the computer.
- Unpack Odin onto your desktop. In the same folder we extract the firmware files from the previously downloaded archive.
- On your smartphone go to “ Settings«, « For developers"(if there is no such item, go to " About the phone" and click many times on " Build number") and turn on " USB Debugging«.
- We transfer the smartphone to Download Mode. To do this, turn it off completely, hold down the buttons at the same time Home+Power+Volume down.
- After the screen appears with the message Warning, confirm the selection by pressing the button Volume up.
- The phone has entered download mode.
- Let's launch Odin on behalf of the administrator.
- In this state, connect the device to the computer using a USB cable (exclusively USB 2.0) so that flash Samsung Galaxy Trend GT-S7390. If in the ODIN window the field ID:COM turned blue, like in the screenshot below, everything is fine - you can continue. If not, reinstall the drivers and restart the computer.
Files that can be found in the archive with the firmware
The picture shows the names of files that may be in the archive with the firmware and indicates where to insert them in the Odin window.
If there is only one file and takes up a lot of space, insert it into the field PDA. This is the firmware.
- In the appropriate fields on the right, select the firmware files, based on the example above. IMPORTANT! Only checkboxes should be checked Auto Reboot And F. Reset Time.
- This is what the program window looks like ready for firmware:
- Click on START and wait for the firmware process to finish. At the same time, it is strictly forbidden to disconnect the smartphone from the computer and touch the USB cable. The whole procedure will take a few minutes - the exact time depends on the power of the PC.
- Once finished, the device will reboot itself. We disconnect it from the PC and start using the latest firmware.
Search budget option productive and stylish smartphone? Mobile phone Samsung will be your best assistant who will come to the rescue in solving many issues everyday life. Let's move on to the main characteristics of the gadget.
Design
The Galaxy Trend smartphone has a body design made in a classic style. Available in three colors - black, white and red. Looks more expensive than its price. It stands out significantly against the background of some Chinese analogues. The smartphone has a rectangular shape with beveled corners. The phone itself is small. It can be used with one hand without any problems. It will be comfortable both in fragile women's hands and in strong men's. The device is equipped with a fairly large touch display. On the front of the case there is a speaker, one mechanical and two touch buttons. On the right is the on/off button. The 3.5mm headphone jack is located on the top. And on the left are the volume control buttons. At the bottom there is a microUSB connector and a microphone. On the back panel there is a Samsung logo, above which there is a camera and holes for an external speaker covered with a decorative grille. The panel is made of glossy plastic, which looks quite nice. The only downside is that fingerprints remain on such a surface.
Performance
The phone's processor is 1 GHz, single-core. But don’t develop an inferiority complex with your future smartphone. Devices that “fly” or “slow down” are not only affected by RAM and the number of cores. Much depends on the quality of the build.
The gadget has 4 GB of internal memory, although only 2 of them are available to the user. But the manufacturer has added the ability to increase memory using microSD cards up to 64 GB. operating room Android system 4.1 Jelly Bean, which the smartphone is equipped with, is a little outdated compared to flagships. But without any problems it ensures smooth transitions and quick opening of web pages, which allows you to easily solve the tasks and use this model to its full potential.
Testing showed rather modest results. The smartphone slows down a little when the system is heavily loaded. It is not intended for resource-intensive applications, since 512 MB of RAM is not enough for such a load.
Functional
The diagonal is 4″, but do you need more? The screen resolution is modest - 480x800 pixels (only 233 pixels per inch). The screen does not fade in the sun. Viewing angles are narrow and brightness is within normal limits. Everything is quite modest. But the picture has excellent color rendition and detail.
The camera is also modest, there is no point focusing. The photos are not very clear. There is no need to talk about the night mode; the camera will not be able to shoot anything, since there is no flash.
The phone does not support some available video formats. And the video from high resolution are not reproduced. But this was to be expected. For low price we receive a gadget of appropriate quality.
But the user can turn the smartphone into a fairly good video player, thanks to which it will be possible to watch movies in excellent quality, or to an MP3 player by downloading the necessary applications from the Android Market.
The sound is loud enough, the speaker is excellent. As already mentioned, the smartphone is equipped with only one speaker, which is covered with a decorative grille. Due to this placement, the sound is somewhat muffled if the phone is lying on a flat horizontal surface, but this is not critical.
The battery is quite modest. Only 1500 mAh, which is not very good. It will only last for a day of active use.
The gadget also has satellite navigation not only GPS, but also GLONASS, this will be convenient for those who travel.
Drawing conclusions, we can say that the Samsung Galaxy Trend is an excellent gadget with enough good characteristics for your price category. He is not perfect, but he calmly copes with his basic tasks. Do you need more? Just rely on yourself. After all, you already know what a simple and affordable smartphone looks like.
Technical characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Trend smartphone
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length x Width x Height, mm | 121.5 x 63.1 x 10.85 |
| Weight, g | 126 |
| Display | |
| Matrix | TFT |
| Display diagonal, inches | 4 |
| Display resolution, pix | 480×800 |
| Camera | |
| Main, Mp. | 3 |
| Frontal, MP. | |
| System | |
| operating system | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean |
| CPU | Broadcom BCM21654 |
| Processor frequency, GHz | 1 |
| Number of cores | 1 |
| RAM, GB. | 512 MB |
| Internal memory, GB. | 4 |
| Interfaces | |
| 3G Network | There is |
| 2G Network | There is |
| WiFi | There is |
| Bluetooth | There is |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery capacity, mAh | 1500 |
