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*** The Official Samsung Galaxy S4 Thread ***
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@Neuxs So true, try shoving the Note II down your trouser pockets, it just doesn't look right.
HTC have made some serious blunders in the past and if they fail to include a bigger capacity battery then they've failed to learn from their mistakes, I'm sure it won't happen though. (Well I hope so)
What's the difference between a Nexus device and a HO / S4 with a Nexus experience? Pretty much the same thing isn't it? But said in a roundabout way (unless Google stick to on screen software buttons and no micro sd card) to differentiate between Nexus devices and Nexus experience phones. It's all so confusing
Seriously some members on XDA have gone back to the HOS? That's a testament as to how good the phone is and when it gets Sense 5 it will only get better. I'll be interested to see how much internal memory is left after it gets the new update, as Sense 5 isn't as bloated as previous versions and in theory the memory should increase from 9.9Gb to something around 10-11Gb maybe?
No that's a trivia question that we have to find the answer for...maybe it means trawling through the Anandtec site just to get clarification
The HO deserves the tag of Editors choice award, it's refreshing, has innovations in terms of Boomsound and Zoe and a design that dares to be fresh and different from the crowd.
No the S4 has a darker black home button, thankfully and not some horrid putrid colour
With Liquid Armour don't you have to apply after every 3 months? Which is a slight pain in the backside. I rather just have a screen protector and wipe down any finger prints that accumulate on the screen form use. I have a habit of keeping a soft cloth with me and wipe my phone both front and back very thoroughly even though it's in a case. My OCD sometimes gets the better of me
@Kona Seriously? You're using the I9305 as your daily driver? Why am I not surprised though, it's a very good phone and still does everything brilliantly. When do you get to use the I9505 then? There hasn't been much ROM progression, it will pick up though. Any idea of rooting and installing Wanam's ROM went out the window because of the problem with the 64GB SD card. That's a deal breaker for me.
No replacement S4 needed Dude, as I don't need to send my S4 back now. Although it's a pain setting it all up again. Keep getting the Google Play store 921 error and it's driving me nuts
@El1te I couldn't believe it either Mate. I was about to take my S4 to my local Collect+ shop when I checked my email. There was an email from Amazon stating that they've refunded the difference and credited £27.78 back to my debit card. Think they had a change of heart and thought they put me out of my misery. Thanks for the offer of help though, as ever much appreciated Dude.
HTC have made some serious blunders in the past and if they fail to include a bigger capacity battery then they've failed to learn from their mistakes, I'm sure it won't happen though. (Well I hope so)
What's the difference between a Nexus device and a HO / S4 with a Nexus experience? Pretty much the same thing isn't it? But said in a roundabout way (unless Google stick to on screen software buttons and no micro sd card) to differentiate between Nexus devices and Nexus experience phones. It's all so confusing
Seriously some members on XDA have gone back to the HOS? That's a testament as to how good the phone is and when it gets Sense 5 it will only get better. I'll be interested to see how much internal memory is left after it gets the new update, as Sense 5 isn't as bloated as previous versions and in theory the memory should increase from 9.9Gb to something around 10-11Gb maybe?
No that's a trivia question that we have to find the answer for...maybe it means trawling through the Anandtec site just to get clarification
The HO deserves the tag of Editors choice award, it's refreshing, has innovations in terms of Boomsound and Zoe and a design that dares to be fresh and different from the crowd.
No the S4 has a darker black home button, thankfully and not some horrid putrid colour
With Liquid Armour don't you have to apply after every 3 months? Which is a slight pain in the backside. I rather just have a screen protector and wipe down any finger prints that accumulate on the screen form use. I have a habit of keeping a soft cloth with me and wipe my phone both front and back very thoroughly even though it's in a case. My OCD sometimes gets the better of me
@Kona Seriously? You're using the I9305 as your daily driver? Why am I not surprised though, it's a very good phone and still does everything brilliantly. When do you get to use the I9505 then? There hasn't been much ROM progression, it will pick up though. Any idea of rooting and installing Wanam's ROM went out the window because of the problem with the 64GB SD card. That's a deal breaker for me.
No replacement S4 needed Dude, as I don't need to send my S4 back now. Although it's a pain setting it all up again. Keep getting the Google Play store 921 error and it's driving me nuts
@El1te I couldn't believe it either Mate. I was about to take my S4 to my local Collect+ shop when I checked my email. There was an email from Amazon stating that they've refunded the difference and credited £27.78 back to my debit card. Think they had a change of heart and thought they put me out of my misery. Thanks for the offer of help though, as ever much appreciated Dude.
Poweramp is a great music player, I've used it on all my devices and so many features that IMO keeps it top of the pile.
I use BSplayer for my vids.
Cool, doesn't Poweramp cost money though?
Should have mentioned I'd like it to be free.
@stoosh
Indeed! Doesn't feel comfortable at all! Not to mention you are more likely to drop it when taking it out and putting it back in and have to be more careful......
the main differences are:
- nexus devices will never have a SD slot (google want people to use their cloud storage stuff etc. + they have said that most users find a SD slot confusing or something like that ) but the GS 4 does have one
- no on screen buttons, the GS 4 retains the capacitive buttons and the one will most likely retain the same layout, however, it is hard to say as it means google will need to do something regarding the menu button and multi-tasking button.....
- it hasn't been confirmed if the GS 4 and one are/will be running an AOSP version of stock android like the nexus devices (I think...someone else needs to confirm this)
Yup!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2217643
Indeed, can't wait to see of there will be improvements in the camera area etc. too
Probably go to something like that, currently phone storage is like 9.93GB and then you have 2.21GB for apps, the rest is for sense.
Hmm, not sure, wouldn't be surprised if you did though 
At least you won't have any problems with air bubbles and the feel of it etc. though! You and me both Although I don't carry a cloth around! Plus I don't really need to wipe the MAO finish/metal as it doesn't really build up grease/grub etc. only a few finger prints and sweat marks, which usually are rubbed of whilst in my pockets. I just give the screen and camera lens a wipe every morning and later on in the day, another reason why I don't like cases, more so the ones that cover the edges a wee bit! Makes wiping the screen a bit more difficult.
Good to hear that you didn't have to send the phone of
Can't believe kona is using the GS 3 instead of his GS 4
What is wrong with you two?! First stoosh continues to use his N4 over the one and now this!?
Indeed! Doesn't feel comfortable at all! Not to mention you are more likely to drop it when taking it out and putting it back in and have to be more careful......
the main differences are:
- nexus devices will never have a SD slot (google want people to use their cloud storage stuff etc. + they have said that most users find a SD slot confusing or something like that
) but the GS 4 does have one- no on screen buttons, the GS 4 retains the capacitive buttons and the one will most likely retain the same layout, however, it is hard to say as it means google will need to do something regarding the menu button and multi-tasking button.....
- it hasn't been confirmed if the GS 4 and one are/will be running an AOSP version of stock android like the nexus devices (I think...someone else needs to confirm this)
Yup!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2217643
Indeed, can't wait to see of there will be improvements in the camera area etc. too
Probably go to something like that, currently phone storage is like 9.93GB and then you have 2.21GB for apps, the rest is for sense.
Hmm, not sure, wouldn't be surprised if you did though
At least you won't have any problems with air bubbles and the feel of it etc. though! You and me both Although I don't carry a cloth around! Plus I don't really need to wipe the MAO finish/metal as it doesn't really build up grease/grub etc. only a few finger prints and sweat marks, which usually are rubbed of whilst in my pockets. I just give the screen and camera lens a wipe every morning and later on in the day, another reason why I don't like cases, more so the ones that cover the edges a wee bit! Makes wiping the screen a bit more difficult.Good to hear that you didn't have to send the phone of
Can't believe kona is using the GS 3 instead of his GS 4
What is wrong with you two?! First stoosh continues to use his N4 over the one and now this!?
Why? What don't you like about it?
It hasn't got an Apple on it and he feels lost at sea by the sound of it.
Make me keep the phone pleaaaaaaaase!!! Still contemplating it going back
Why? If you don't like it send it back & get something that you like. Why do you want others to "make" you keep something?
It hasn't got an Apple on it and he feels lost at sea by the sound of it.
Haha!
Ok we'll I don't like the stock web browser which I assume can be fixed? Maybe just a setting but for example the forums look awful?
Love the camera, love the screen and am made up with the device itself?
Cool, doesn't Poweramp cost money though?
Yeah unfortunately it does
N7 music player is free
Check it out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5uN21vYmlsZS5ucGxheWVyIl0.
@Nexus
I guess having big hands is a help when it comes to devices of that size which is a shame because it is a superb device and would've bought it if it wasn't for my smallish hands
Same goes for the Note 3 which should be epic when it gets released.See that's what I mean, the S4 has a SD slot so isn't that going to confuse people? True I totally forgot about the hardware buttons on the S4, what does that entail for the on-screen buttons? Will valuable screen real estate be wasted as well as having hardware buttons.
You're right someone over at Google needs to confirm what version of stock android the HO/S4 will be running.
Once again thanks for the link Mate, I'll be reading it with a great deal of interest
The new update will bring some awesome features over to the HOS and will add value to the phone. Thing is if someone were to comeback to the HOS they have to see if the S4 version is still available and not the dreaded inferior S3 processor.2.21GB is quite a fair bit of storage for apps, you could install a couple of decent games and other things.
That's an advantage with the MAO finish unlike the Black HO which is a fingerprint magnet, cases can get in the way but they also have their advantages. I personally can't live without a case but that's me and my OCD kicking in again
Liquid Armour is a great alternative to screen protectors especially like you stated you don't get air bubbles and the feel of it I suppose is nice, is it easy to remove it once it's applied?
I know Mate, imagine the drama that would've probably ensued had I sent it off and was waiting for a replacement
It just goes to show you that this years flagships aren't that much of an improvement if kona and I are using last years phones.
We're not crazy though LOL!
The on screen buttons won't be shown on the GS 4, although iirc I read that apparently for the htc one, you will have the choice.........so maybe it is something that can be turned on and of???
Unfortunately the only places you can really get the one S from these days are ebay and gum tree etc. most retailers/etailers don't sell them any more So you would stand a better chance of getting the s4 version.
Yeah it is plenty for me, have had over 120 apps installed at one point and still had like 1GB left, don't bother with the big games like the dark knight etc. as they are crap on touch screen devices especially smallish screens! Although for those sort of games, the data is stored on the 9.93GB partition.
I don't think you can unless you scratch it of!
Here is a video of it:
Send me the phones and I'll put them to good use!
Unfortunately the only places you can really get the one S from these days are ebay and gum tree etc. most retailers/etailers don't sell them any more
So you would stand a better chance of getting the s4 version.Yeah it is plenty for me, have had over 120 apps installed at one point and still had like 1GB left, don't bother with the big games like the dark knight etc. as they are crap on touch screen devices especially smallish screens! Although for those sort of games, the data is stored on the 9.93GB partition.
I don't think you can unless you scratch it of!
Here is a video of it:
Send me the phones and I'll put them to good use!
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@El1te I couldn't believe it either Mate. I was about to take my S4 to my local Collect+ shop when I checked my email. There was an email from Amazon stating that they've refunded the difference and credited £27.78 back to my debit card. Think they had a change of heart and thought they put me out of my misery. Thanks for the offer of help though, as ever much appreciated Dude.
In the end good news then mate, glad to be of help.
Now it's time for you to flash wanamlite!
Had the Spigen neo hybrid for a few days now by the way, love it! Adds an extra dimension so to speak to the phone and is lovely to hold in the hands.
use chrome!!!!
Yeah bud, it's only because the i9305 is setup just the way I like it with root and a custom rom+kernel.
I still carry my S4 with me to work etc, it has a 3 SIM in it. But without Root and my custom rom tweaks, the software side will never be as good as the S3 interms of functionality.
I'm in no rush to depart from the S3 as it has nowhere to go for the time being
I also like using the S3 roughly with a case and screen protector. Wheras my S4 is bareback
Great news with the refund - I'd thought they would have done it.
I will test it on Thurs for you buddy.
Can't believe kona is using the GS 3 instead of his GS 4
When you've had root and a custom rom, there's no other way to roll.
Tick the text booster option - and increase the font to 115%
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Seems an odd thing to think. The S4 has sold quicker than the S3. There will no doubt be just as many devs working on just as many ROM's, surely?
So root your S4 and stick a custom ROM on it