Samsung Galaxy S4 thread - See Mod Warning in Post #1

Doom

Kenno90 wrote: »

Can they do that.... **Runs to get my S4**

Ya...press the photo button while recording a video

evolutionqy7

projectgtr wrote: »

actually just noticed the video is very choppy, tbh i just want it for the Photosphere so i dont mind at all

Yeah something wrong with it. Even though its set to 1080p the video is all pixelated in the view finder.

Maybe some incompatibility

CuppaCocoa

I have an S4 clone so hoping the settings are the same! Under Settings, Notifications, Default Notification, you can set your own tone. However, this tone is used for both incoming e-mail and text messages. I don't want it for e-mail as I'm persecuted every time I get new mail :mad:. Is there any way of adjusting this? Can't do it from the settings screen. Is there a way around it?

MrVestek

lilybarlean wrote: »

I have an S4 clone so hoping the settings are the same! Under Settings, Notifications, Default Notification, you can set your own tone. However, this tone is used for both incoming e-mail and text messages. I don't want it for e-mail as I'm persecuted every time I get new mail :mad:. Is there any way of adjusting this? Can't do it from the settings screen. Is there a way around it?

This doesn't really have any relevance here though as your device is not a Samsung Galaxy S4.

Quazzie

Achilles wrote: »

This doesn't really have any relevance here though as your device is not a Samsung Galaxy S4.

She never claimed it was. She clearly stated it was a clone but was hoping the settings were the same. How about trying to be helpful rather than pointing out the obvious.

Turtwig

Anyone have tips on cleaning the touchscreen?

Cossax

lilybarlean wrote: »

I have an S4 clone so hoping the settings are the same! Under Settings, Notifications, Default Notification, you can set your own tone. However, this tone is used for both incoming e-mail and text messages. I don't want it for e-mail as I'm persecuted every time I get new mail :mad:. Is there any way of adjusting this? Can't do it from the settings screen. Is there a way around it?

You can change the GMail email notification in the app, I have the same notifications for all IMs and a different one for emails.

Herrick

Mulling over getting an S4, would anyone know where would I get a simfree version cheapest online?

evolutionqy7

Jernal wrote: »

Anyone have tips on cleaning the touchscreen?

Bit of breath fog and the back of your t shirt works great for me

Herrick wrote: »

Mulling over getting an S4, would anyone know where would I get a simfree version cheapest online?

They are 531.91 Euro on amazon + 3.50 for parcel motel. Might be cheaper somewhere else, but if there's issue Amazon's customer care is top notch

brian ireland

Just Got my Membership to the Club!! I can't post here now instead of lurking

Turtwig

brian ireland wrote: »

Just Got my Membership to the Club!! I can't post here now instead of lurking

Fantastic stuff!
Now, we just need you to send us your bank details, personal addresses, and PINs so we can, er, verify, your membership.

Riesen_Meal

http://www.sammobile.com/2013/06/28/exclusive-sammobiles-gift-to-all-developers-android-4-3-firmware-of-the-google-play-edition-galaxy-s4/

What is stopping you lads???

Miffed my N4 ain't got this yet!

:-(

evolutionqy7

Fieldog wrote: »

http://www.sammobile.com/2013/06/28/exclusive-sammobiles-gift-to-all-developers-android-4-3-firmware-of-the-google-play-edition-galaxy-s4/

What is stopping you lads???

Miffed my N4 ain't got this yet!

:-(

Mmm the bold capped writing saying do not flash on your S4...

DUBLINHITMAN

I recently came from the iPhone after many years of owning them I decided just to jump ship
and since I've had the s4 I'm sorry I didn't jump sooner
and im not much of a techy fella so getting used to the s4 was a bit hard
and that just shows that the iPhone is idiot proof in comparison
every time I use the wifes or have to answer it, actually feel like a kids phone
I probably haven't answered any of your questions above but its just my thoughts
hope it helps on your decision

iggy

Dropped my phone and screen cracked. How much am I looking at to get it fixed and where?

evolutionqy7

iggy wrote: »

Dropped my phone and screen cracked. How much am I looking at to get it fixed and where?

Bring it back to the place you bought it, might be more expensive but at least it will done by Sammy trained staff. You'll keep your warranty and have a good come back if any other faults develop. There's way too many threads on boards of Chinese shops ****ing up

Sephiroth_dude

Is there anyway to transfer your playlists in itunes to the S4?

evolutionqy7

Put an custom Google edition ROM on tonight. So far so good, see how tomorrow goes.

elderlemon

isyncr in the Google play store.

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Is there anyway to transfer your playlists in itunes to the S4?

kingtiger

iggy wrote: »

Dropped my phone and screen cracked. How much am I looking at to get it fixed and where?

Phonemenders did one for me for 180 quid

eejit in work dropped it 10 minutes after taking it out of the box

evolutionqy7

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

Put an custom Google edition ROM on tonight. So far so good, see how tomorrow goes.

Is it possible to install this rom without an SD card? I'm desperate for this ROM and I'm waiting for an SD card to arrive from Amazon

iggy

kingtiger wrote: »

Phonemenders did one for me for 180 quid

eejit in work dropped it 10 minutes after taking it out of the box

Ouch. Don't think I can afford €180.
May have to sell it as damaged.
How much is it worth with a cracked screen.

iggy

iggy wrote: »

Ouch. Don't think I can afford €180.
May have to sell it as damaged.
How much is it worth with a cracked screen.

150 max.

evolutionqy7

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Is it possible to install this rom without an SD card? I'm desperate for this ROM and I'm waiting for an SD card to arrive from Amazon

I flashed it from my SD card but clock work mod recovery had the option to flash ROMs from both memories

evolutionqy7

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

I flashed it from my SD card but clock work mod recovery had the option to flash ROMs from both memories

One thing I'm having a bit of bother with is installing clockworkmod onto the phone? Have you a link you can pm me? Would really appreciate it.

evolutionqy7

Deleted User wrote: »

One thing I'm having a bit of bother with is installing clockworkmod onto the phone? Have you a link you can pm me? Would really appreciate it.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2279579

I picked up the latest version from the thread above, put phone into download mode, open Odin, select the CWM file and press start.

Takes about 15 seconds.

evolutionqy7

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2279579

I picked up the latest version from the thread above, put phone into download mode, open Odin, select the CWM file and press start.

Takes about 15 seconds.

Great, thanks man! Have CWM installed now. Any ideas how I transfer the ROM to my device now? (new to Android!)

evolutionqy7

Deleted User wrote: »

Great, thanks man! Have CWM installed now. Any ideas how I transfer the ROM to my device now? (new to Android!)

FAQ AND HOW TO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo97w6M-DJA

Thats as far as my help goes, search and read XDA threads, there's 1000's of guides so no need to rewrite them.

I've stupidly soft bricked my S4 messing around in CWM without the SD card and now I need to reinstall the stock firmware for it. Do you know where I can do this/get the stock firmware from? I'm with 3 Ireland.

Kimbot

iggy wrote: »

Dropped my phone and screen cracked. How much am I looking at to get it fixed and where?

http://www.fonfix.ie/

Found these last week, all Galaxy S4 problems to be fixed is €141. I emailed them and they confirmed that its 140 to fix a completely shattered screen.

I dont know how reputable they are tho but someone else on here might know?

michealkirwan

hi is this a phone worth getting? good battery life? does it freeze?

iggy

jonny24ie wrote: »

http://www.fonfix.ie/

Found these last week, all Galaxy S4 problems to be fixed is €141. I emailed them and they confirmed that its 140 to fix a completely shattered screen.

I dont know how reputable they are tho but someone else on here might know?

Cheers. I'll have a look. Got a quote on adverts. ie for €180. They say genuine Samsung parts and warranty won't be affected.
I'm gonna go into Vodafone shop and ask how much?

amg-slurp

iggy wrote: »

Cheers. I'll have a look. Got a quote on adverts. ie for €180. They say genuine Samsung parts and warranty won't be affected.
I'm gonna go into Vodafone shop and ask how much?

Let me know if your selling

iggy

jonny24ie wrote: »

http://www.fonfix.ie/

Found these last week, all Galaxy S4 problems to be fixed is €141. I emailed them and they confirmed that its 140 to fix a completely shattered screen.

I dont know how reputable they are tho but someone else on here might know?

Brought phone into them this morning at 11am. Collected it at 1pm.
€140 it cost.

Kimbot

iggy wrote: »

Brought phone into them this morning at 11am. Collected it at 1pm.
€140 it cost.

Thats dam good tbh, dare i say its a kinda bargain alert :P. How are you finding the repair so far?

iggy

jonny24ie wrote: »

Thats dam good tbh, dare i say its a kinda bargain alert :P. How are you finding the repair so far?

Thanks for recommending Jonny24ie
Yea it's super job.
Went to Vodafone shop this morning and get said about €180 to fix it. I asked him who fixes them for them and he said fonefix. :-)
U get a receipt with the job done and your Sammy warranty is still valid.

Kimbot

No prob, I'll be going with them myself now so

Doom

I'm on 3 and still haven't got the firmware update, it's set up to download and update automatically. ...anyone else on 3, that didn't get it?

pinkstars

Hi,

I am just wondering if any of you have these type of cases for yer phones?

http://www.grabonestore.ie/phone-wallet#deal-page-conditions

Thinking of getting one but I am unsure if I can use the camera etc if the case is on, i.e. if there is a hole for it etc,

Thanks

pah

pinkstars wrote: »

Hi,

I am just wondering if any of you have these type of cases for yer phones?

http://www.grabonestore.ie/phone-wallet#deal-page-conditions

Thinking of getting one but I am unsure if I can use the camera etc if the case is on, i.e. if there is a hole for it etc,

Thanks

There would be the appropriate spaces on the back just make sure you select the right one for the s4. friend has one for iphone4. Not my cup of tea though.

MarkR

Doom wrote: »

I'm on 3 and still haven't got the firmware update, it's set up to download and update automatically. ...anyone else on 3, that didn't get it?

What firmware do you have? If you have a BTU version, sim free, then there is an update expected this week.

I installed a google version (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824). Seems a bit bland.

Wonder if gestures will be integrated into other roms..

evolutionqy7

After trying out stock android for a couple of days I'm going back to touch wizz. Stock android is missing way too many software features that make the S4 what it is.

rafi bomb

Cracked the top of my screen like a dope. How much am I looking at to repair it?

brian ireland

Look back a few posts, someone got one fixed for €180 or less, I can't remember.

rafi bomb

brian ireland wrote: »

Look back a few posts, someone got one fixed for €180 or less, I can't remember.

See that there now. Looks good. 140 through fonefix. Gonna look about online to see if they are any good

projectgtr

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

After trying out stock android for a couple of days I'm going back to touch wizz. Stock android is missing way too many software features that make the S4 what it is.

Really? i keep find myself back with my Galaxy Nexus, im dying to try the Stock GE ROM. is there a full release out yet or is it just the leaked version? what did you miss about Touch whiz? to me its way too childish and has way too many apps in stock form and alot of gimmicky things like all the air gestures etc. Just my 2c

evolutionqy7

projectgtr wrote: »

Really? i keep find myself back with my Galaxy Nexus, im dying to try the Stock GE ROM. is there a full release out yet or is it just the leaked version? what did you miss about Touch whiz? to me its way too childish and has way too many apps in stock form and alot of gimmicky things like all the air gestures etc. Just my 2c

Tbh its only a couple of key features. I like the power toggles built into the notification drawer rather than using the app. All share media streaming. I don't use any of the air gestures really. I can't stand Google chrome, dolphin is a bit better but its ugly. Stock Samsung browser is the best.

Contacts in touch wizz have more functions and are easier to manage. I generally use nova launcher so in terms of home screen functions, things don't change. Also having tabbed settings is nice, while the implementation is ugly, it's functional for me.

Couple of other bits and bobs, but I find touch wizz to have more functions . I missed the S Health app too.

Thats all I can think of now.

bodyhead

michealkirwan wrote: »

hi is this a phone worth getting? good battery life? does it freeze?

Had mine for over a month was very happy with it, then everything went south big time

Phone started to freeze, at first I thought it was a software issue so I did a factory reset (worked on the 6th try) and tried to restart several times, no joy! Then when I did try to charge it by plugging in the cable the phone doesn't display its charging!

Warning this phone also gets very hot
Oh nearly forget it also wiped all my photos and music from my sd

Bringing the phone back to Vodafone for repair, its my first android device and I'm less than impressed

oh and incase anybody wants to know the phone was not rooted nor was the rom changed

MrVestek

Well the files getting deleted was your doing for doing a factory reset in fairness.

timetogo

bodyhead wrote: »

Bringing the phone back to Vodafone for repair, its my first android device and I'm less than impressed

It's just faulty. Not all Androids or S4s go like yours. When you get your replacement it'll be grand again hopefully.