*** The Official Samsung Galaxy S4 Thread ***

nikzGfx said:
Got my repair back from o2. Working all good now. Not sure what they did to fix it but they said they repaired it and flashed the latest MEA o2btu firmware. But still rooted and flashed to MGA already. All working fine, no longer loosing battery or restarting or shutting down for now. Will keep a close eye on it over next few days. Prompt service from them.

@matt100 MGA is the latest baseband. There is an issue with some phones not flashing it properly. You need to :


1.: Flash stock kernel (if not there)
2.: Flash stock recovery (if not there)
3.: Download the modem you want
4.: In Odin remove the "Auto Reboot" hook
5.: In Odin click on PHONE, load your Modem and press START
6.: Wait at least 2 Minutes after the process to be completed (otherwise it goes wrong)
7.: Hold the power-button on your device for 10 seconds to reboot
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cheers, yeah I found that and it worked. MEA now, might do MGA.
 
Some battery tests I've been doing over the last couple of days.

High usage:
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Economy Run:
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kona786 said:
Great usage Pulse!

Robbo - like it or disappointed?
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I like it but I'm also disappointed! :p

I can't go into detail at the moment but all in all it just feels a lot like the S3 and the amount of crap software Samsung have loaded onto the phone is beyond a joke (but of course I can fix this).

Screen is very nice, as is the outdoor performance of the camera.
 
Any word on the 32gb version becoming available in the UK? Really cannot consider another 16gb phone as a replacement for the S3 but theres nothing else out there that seems a decent replacement imo
 
Rimsy said:
Any word on the 32gb version becoming available in the UK? Really cannot consider another 16gb phone as a replacement for the S3 but theres nothing else out there that seems a decent replacement imo
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As I said around launch I'd guess never, there's not enough in it for any network to get behind it given the inventory cost of carrying something identical to the version they can give away. Only apple really get anyone to stock multiple capacities.

You'll need to find sim free if you want it that badly.

Personally I have a 16gb with a 32gb card and never had an issue.
 
Robbo said:
I like it but I'm also disappointed! :p

I can't go into detail at the moment but all in all it just feels a lot like the S3 and the amount of crap software Samsung have loaded onto the phone is beyond a joke (but of course I can fix this).

Screen is very nice, as is the outdoor performance of the camera.
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Yes, this is what the S3 should have looked like. The bloat is unrivalled :D
 
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I went for this phone in the end and asked the guys in the EE shop specifically could i select 2g mode...


yes yes yes they both replied.

Got it back home yesterday. set it all up and BAM no 2g mode so the areas that im mainly in, that i normally just lock the phone to 2g mode are now virtually impossible to make/receive a call as its just flicking between 2g/3g

Is this option there on a custom rom?


cheers
 
Gavin said:
I went for this phone in the end and asked the guys in the EE shop specifically could i select 2g mode...


yes yes yes they both replied.

Got it back home yesterday. set it all up and BAM no 2g mode so the areas that im mainly in, that i normally just lock the phone to 2g mode are now virtually impossible to make/receive a call as its just flicking between 2g/3g

Is this option there on a custom rom?


cheers
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Check the network settings as i am able to use just 2g, my device is running stock rom
 
its changed quite easily.
enter your settings, its under Connections/more networks/mobile networks/network mode
3 settings in there:
GSM/WCDMA auto, where it selects the best connection itself.
GSM only, 2G
WCDMA only, 3G+ and data connection.
 
I am running Probam and for some reason the status bar/notification pull down is not showing on my home screen. Lock screen and within apps it is there, any ideas?

Also is there anyway to set default save location for pictures and videos to SD card. Can't seem to find the option on the ASOP camera.

Cheers in advance
 
Hi, I'm going to go and get an s4 tomorrow, how do people rate the Samsung cover for it and does anyone know the cheapest place to buy one from?
 
GazD said:
I am running Probam and for some reason the status bar/notification pull down is not showing on my home screen. Lock screen and within apps it is there, any ideas?

Also is there anyway to set default save location for pictures and videos to SD card. Can't seem to find the option on the ASOP camera.

Cheers in advance
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It's a new setting in the latest version of ProBAM is auto-hide status bar, make sure it's turned off in the settings and then make sure that the option hasn't been turned on somehow in your launcher, I use Apex and found that although the option wasn't selected it was still using it, ticking then unticking the auto-hide feature did the trick.
 
steve45 said:
its changed quite easily.
enter your settings, its under Connections/more networks/mobile networks/network mode
3 settings in there:
GSM/WCDMA auto, where it selects the best connection itself.
GSM only, 2G
WCDMA only, 3G+ and data connection.
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I dont have that option on my one.


i have
2g/3g/4g
2g/3g
3g only

no 2g only.

matt100 said:
isn't that basically the same thing as turning off data or do you want to keep GPRS?
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no 2g has a lot better signal on all networks. different frequency so travels further..... i think:D
 
Tip for those on Nova Launcher (applies to other launchers too)

Under look and feel, stick scroll and animation speed to Nova.

Then in system setting, dev options - set the windows animation scale to 0.5x.

The phone now feels super fast and snappy when transitioning. The GS4 has the grunt for it all to stay fast and smooth.

While you in dev options, enable GPU rendering too.
 
Pulse said:
It's a new setting in the latest version of ProBAM is auto-hide status bar, make sure it's turned off in the settings and then make sure that the option hasn't been turned on somehow in your launcher, I use Apex and found that although the option wasn't selected it was still using it, ticking then unticking the auto-hide feature did the trick.
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Which Settings menu? and I use Nova Launcher

edit: Found it, cheers for the heads up
 
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photoshop said:
They are all stable roms [Alpha builds tend to have problems BUT they are alpha's!].

Foxhound, CM10.1, PACMan, ProBAM, PA, are all really good ROMS.
If you want STOCK STOCK android experience then try the Google Edition Rom.

Foxhound keeps all of the Samsung features but adds stock android theming. You can install a slim version of the rom which only installs the essential features or the full with all the features. You can also add Samsung apps if you need them later.

PACMan, ProBAM, PA, CM10.1 are all based on stock android.
PACMan and ProBAM combine roms together for more features [CM10.1/PA/AOKP]

Personally i prefer FoxHound as i get to keep the top notch camera quality as i take a lot of photos.

They are all excellent ROMS and you will not be disappointed with any of them.

All are regularly updated too.
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Mine just arrived - I'm as disappointed with the stock setup as I am impressed with the phone itself. They really should consider selling a pure google + essential Samsung features, not the bloated ****e it comes with. I use CM 10.1 on the SGS2, but I guess Foxhound is the best one for me to try, right?
 
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