@chaparral - From that it looks like you haven't used it at all lol
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Am Cheating as am still mainly using my S3.....You're obviously not using it enough
(As I find my S3 is better then my new S4)
If it is locked a code on ebay is only £8
The one I bought from ebay was unlocked, still voda branded though but a quick flash sorted that.
Ahh nice one thanks, which firmware did you flash?
Cool thanks ill check it out, I read somewhere you void your warranty if you don't have the carrier branded firmware when you return it, is that true? Also where can you get the stock carrier firmware? Cheers.
Don't know about the sd card thing but custom roms are starting to appear.
There's pre rooted totally stock, unofficial (as in the developers don't have the handset yet) AOKP and CM10.1 both of which I tried over the weekend and are fine but a bit beta, for example I needed to type in commands to the terminal to get the wifi working and oddly on CM10.1 temple run worked fine but a patience app I use ran at like 1fps.
Then there's where I am right now which is wanamlite with reduced apps and a blue theme, still has all the samsung stuff but it's slimmed down and pre rooted.
I'd expect proper nightlies for either CM10.1 or AOKP in the next week or 2, then at the end of June the "google edition" rom will probably end up as the best option for 99% of people.
Haven't looked through to see if there's been any replies about the neo hybrid and docks (I'll look later) but just thought I'd post this here quickly
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120598680485
What do you all think of that? The seller says it will work without any additional accessories as the S4 has a built in wireless receiver that will allow it to charge
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120598680485
What do you all think of that? The seller says it will work without any additional accessories as the S4 has a built in wireless receiver that will allow it to charge
Surely the existence of this http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/genuine-samsung-galaxy-s4-wireless-charging-cover-white-p38584.htm suggests they're wrong about it having wireless charging built in?
Yeah I'm thinking the same thing, just looked at some other eBay listings and they say you NEED a wireless charging receiver for the S4
EDIT: Have messaged him to ask what the process is if I get it and it doesn't work ... As he's said it should work
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It doesn't have one built in, hence why it needs the cover. It just has a connector. You can buy receivers that stick inside the existing cover.
See here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261216364963
Thanks for the link
I assume these wireless chargers are fine to use, even these ones from Hong Kong ... Don't damage the battery or anything? Just charges slower than plugging it in?
Will still be fully charged over-night if left on there and stop charging when it needs to, right? Silly question I know
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As tempting as that is, I'd probably give that wireless kit a miss for 2 reasons:
1. Does it comply with UK/EU electrical safety regulations? Don't the plugs have to show a CE marker which I cant see in the picture (but it is difficult to make out)?
2. Will the wireless power transfer work through the rubber back of the Neo Hybrid in addition to the back cover of the S4? If not, it will defeat the purpose
Am Cheating as am still mainly using my S3.....
(As I find my S3 is better then my new S4)
Interesting - how come?