SoftBank starts providing software updates including OS upgrade to Android 13 for SoftBank’s “DIGNO BX2 A101KC” 5G smartphone – S-MAX

DIGNO BX2 is the latest model in Kyocera’s “DIGNO” series, released in November 2021 as a successor to the previous model “DIGNO BX”, which was launched for SoftBank’s enterprise customers, and is newly 5G compatible. This makes it possible to send and receive large amounts of data seamlessly. The entire process from planning to design, development, testing, manufacturing and after-sales service is carried out in Japan.

In addition to being waterproof (IPX5, IPX8) and dustproof (IP6X), it also complies with 20 US Department of Defense (MIL-STD-810H) standards, including shock resistance, and is free of substances like alcohol. Test wipe with a cloth, so that it can be used cleanly by wiping it with a disinfectant wipe.

The display is a 6.1-inch tall TFT LCD with FHD+ resolution (1080 x 2400 dots) with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop notch placed at the top center of the screen. The reinforcement is said to make it difficult to break, making it Safe to use.

It is equipped with a variety of functions that are useful in working situations, such as the ability to operate the screen even when wearing gloves or when the screen is wet. The notch has a built-in front camera with an approximately 8-megapixel CMOS/wide-angle lens, and supports AI facial recognition as biometric authentication.

In addition, the exterior profile is designed to make scratches and signs of wear less noticeable, and the slim design fits comfortably in your hand and is easy to hold. The size is about 156 x 72 x 8.9mm (excluding notches), the weight is about 168g, and the main body color is only black. The rear camera, which supports image stabilization, is equipped with a CMOS/wide-angle lens with a resolution of approximately 8 million pixels.

Key specifications are Qualcomm chipset (SoC) “Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform” (octa-core CPU “2.0GHz x 4 + 1.8GHz x 4”), 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of onboard storage. , microSDXC card slot (up to 1TB), 4500 mAh battery, USB Type-C dock, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, Get location information (GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, BeiDou, Galileo), Alert email in Emergencies, international roaming.

It delivers long battery life, with continuous talk time of approximately 2,470 minutes on 4G LTE (VoLTE), approximately 1,970 minutes on 3G, approximately 990 minutes on 2G, and approximately 680 hours of continuous standby time on 4G LTE/AXGP. , about 710 hours on 3G, about 700 hours on 2G. Compatible with battery sharing function that allows you to charge other products. Does not support wireless charging, One Seg, Osaifu-Keitai (FeliCa), or fingerprint authentication.

It is compatible with Google’s Android Enterprise Recommended program so it can be used easily and securely in business settings, and security patches are updated regularly. It is also equipped with a “post-call recording” function that allows you to save the contents of the previous call as audio data and listen to it again later after the call ends.

The SIM card is a single SIM card with one nanoSIM card slot (4FF), and the compatible frequency bands are 5G NR band n3, n28, n77 (3.4GHz/3.7GHz) and 4G LTE band 1, 2, 3, 4 (AWS), 8, 28, 41, 42, 3G W-CDMA Band 1, 2, 4, 8, 2G GSM 850 and 900, 1800, 1900 MHz. Up to 15 devices can be connected simultaneously for tethering.

It is also equipped with a vibration function that increases the intensity of the vibration compared to previous models, making it easy to notice incoming calls even when you leave it in your work bag, making it difficult to miss important calls. It also has a convenient belt slot. Additionally, an AC adapter and desktop stand are included (sold separately).

Android 11 was pre-installed at the time of release, Android 12 was available as of March 2023, but the latest Android 13 has now been released. To update, go to Settings → System → System Update, select Software Update, download the update file from Download and Install, then Restart. Please note the following points when updating.

・During the software update, you will not be able to use all functions, including making and receiving calls. You also cannot use emergency calls (110, 118, 119).
・It may take up to 20 minutes to complete the software update.
・When updating the software, please do it in a place with good signal strength and without moving to avoid disconnection.
– Never turn off this unit while updating the software. It will be the cause of failure.
・Make sure the battery is fully charged before updating the software. If the battery runs out during a software update, it may cause a malfunction.
– Depending on the condition of the device (malfunction, damage, water exposure, etc.), saved data may be damaged or lost. We recommend that you back up any necessary data before updating the software. Please note that our company cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from corruption or loss of data.
・Other notes can be found on SoftBank’s official website>please confirm.

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