Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, electronics |
| Website | www |
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus G350E is a smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics that operates on the open-source Android platform. It was introduced by Samsung in early August 2014.[1] Compared to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Star 2, this model features enhanced hardware, additional software capabilities, and a revamped design.
Connectivity
The Galaxy Star 2 Plus lacks support for 3G networks and operates exclusively on EDGE technology.[1] It does not include a built-in Global Positioning System (GPS). Nevertheless, it offers connectivity options such as WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0.
Hardware
The Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus features an updated hardware design characterized by a rounded shape, a plastic leather finish, and a detachable back panel. Compared to the original Samsung Galaxy Star, it is marginally slimmer and lighter, measuring 129.7 mm (5.11 in) in height, 69.9 mm (2.59 in) in width, and 9.4 mm (0.37 in) in thickness. Positioned at the bottom edge are a microphone and a microUSB port that serve both charging and data transfer functions. The top of the device houses the headphone jack. This model is commonly available in black and white variants. Internally, it offers 4 GB of built-in storage, expandable by up to 32 GB via a microSD card slot. Powering the device is an 1800 mAh battery.
Software
The Galaxy Star 2 Plus operates on Android, an open-source mobile platform built on Linux and developed by Google, first launched commercially in 2008. The operating system supports customizable home screens where users can place shortcuts to apps and widgets for real-time information display. A dock at the bottom of the screen holds three shortcut icons for frequently accessed applications; the rightmost button in this dock opens the app drawer, presenting a comprehensive list of all installed software. Swiping down from the top reveals a notification panel that displays alerts from various apps and includes toggle switches for essential settings. Pre-installed applications provide integration with Google's suite of services. The device runs Samsung’s proprietary TouchWiz graphical user interface (GUI).
Out of the box, the Galaxy Star 2 Plus comes with Android version 4.4.2 "Kit Kat". Additionally, unofficial custom ROMs based on CyanogenMod have been developed by community members Hicham03 and ahtesham01, including CyanogenMod 13 (built on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow), CyanogenMod 12.1 (based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop), and CyanogenMod 11 (which is derived from Android 4.4.4 KitKat).
Reception
Critics offered mixed to favorable feedback regarding the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus, often commending its design aspects while pointing out drawbacks such as its lack of 3G connectivity capabilities. Some online reviewers have also expressed dissatisfaction concerning the absence of GPS functionality on this device.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.