How to Hard/Factory Reset | Bypass screen lock on Samsung SM-A500M/DS?

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How to change language on Samsung SM-A500M/DS?

Turn on your device and go to "Settings". In Settings go for "General management". Then, choose "Language & input". Finally, select "Language". That's...

How to Hard Reset on Samsung SM-A500M/DS?

Make sure you turned off your phone. Hold down the Power key, the Volume Up key and the Home Button for a while. Wait until the Samsung or Android logo appears. Release all the buttons. Now, you'll see...

How to Factory Reset through menu on Samsung SM-A500M/DS?

The device must be on. Go to the "Settings". In Settings choose "Backup & Reset". After that, go for "Factory data reset". Press "Reset device" to finish...

How to Flash Stock Firmware on Samsung SM-A500M/DS?

First, download to your PC: Odin3 latest version, Firmware, Samsung Kies, and Samsung Drivers: Samsung Kies Odin3 latest version Samsung Drivers With the phone turned off press and hold the Volume down key, the...

Top 5 secret codes for Samsung SM-A500M/DS

The first is :*#7353*#. Use this code to open the Quick Test menu that allows you to test different options of your device. The second is :*#0*#. Use this code to enter the General Test Mode where you can test...

Enable Developer mode & USB debugging on Samsung SM-A500M/DS

Turn on your device and open "Settings". In Settings select "About Phone". Click on "Build number" seven times and go back to "Settings". Finally, select Developer...

How to take screenshot on Samsung SM-A500M/DS?

The device must be switched on. Choose what you want to capture. Then press the Power key and the Volume down button at one time. Great! Now you have a new screenshot.

Overview

Samsung SM-A500M/DS runs on the processor 1.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 with Quad-core . It has internal memory 16GB and RAM (RAM) 2GB and supports microSD, up to 64Gb. This model also has 3.5mm jack, supports Bluetooth version 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE and GPS technology Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS . The USB port supports micro-USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot. Its technical characteristics are also the screen size 5.0 inches (~71% screen-to-body ratio), the resolution 720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density) and the type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen.

SpecificationSamsung SM-A500M/DSGalaxy A5 Duos TD-LTE

Model and Features
Model	Samsung SM-A500M/DS
Series	Galaxy A5 Duos TD-LTE
Release Date	November, 2014
Body Depth	6.7 mm (0.26 in)
Body Dimensions	139.3 x 69.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 in)
Body Weight	123 g (4.34 oz)
OS	Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Hardware
CPU	1.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
CPU Cores	Quad-core
RAM	2GB
Internal Memory	16GB
External Memory	microSD, up to 64Gb
Network and Data
SIM	2 Nano-SIM
2G bands	GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G bands	HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
4G bands	LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)
5G bands	-
Technology Data	GPRS/EDGE
Display
Screen size	5.0 inches (~71% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density)
Colors	16M colors
Battery and Keyboard
Battery	Non-Removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh
Physical keyboard	-
Interfaces
Audio output	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	version 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
DLNA	Yes
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Infrared port	-
NFC	Yes
USB	micro-USB 2.0
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot