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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dima470:
Might be stupid question but if we don't have source code for Touchwiz, how do we have TouchWiz custom roms..?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jayRokk:
Custom TW Rom are built using the original TW firmware, with features added to them.

IF we had TW source code, we'd have the features and apps like TW camera on AOSP based roms....

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
Android central:

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-review

The verge:

http://mobile.theverge.com/2013/4/24/4257254/samsung-galaxy-s4-review

Phonearena:

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Review_id3280

Gsmarena:

http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s4-review-914.php

Phandroid:

http://phandroid.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s4-review/

Phonedog:

http://www.phonedog.com/videos/samsung-galaxy-s-4-video-review-part-1/

Engadget:

http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/

Androidauthority:

http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s4-review-194534/

Techcrunch:

http://m.techcrunch.com/2013/04/23/samsung-galaxy-s4-review-the-s-stands-for-super-not-simple/

Gizmodo:

http://m.gizmodo.com/5995291/samsung-galaxy-s4-review-better-not-best

Mashable.com:

http://mashable.com/2013/04/24/galaxy-s4-review/

Cnet:

http://m.cnet.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s4/35627724?ds=1

Pocketnow:

http://m.pocketnow.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review
[Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
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[Galaxy S 4 General] lafester:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/
[Galaxy S 4 General] CLARiiON:
Apart from GSMArena, I don't see why anyone would bother to read these reviews at all. They are all mainstream media. You can find much better reviews that BoneXDA listed from certain other obscure sites. Gizmodo?? Is that place still alive?
[Galaxy S 4 General] msavic6:
Some of those reviews really took a dump on the Galaxy S4's low light performance, they place the phone in no light and then bash it for not doing well. I wouldn't expect a point and shoot to produce decent photos in those conditions.
[Galaxy S 4 General] lamkhatoco:
I like Samsung Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
Hey, these are official reviews. Everybody has a point of view and opinion. At the end of the day we make our own choice but why not reading these reviews to see different perspectives?
[Galaxy S 4 General] cashyftw:
Lol at the verge link.. They love the iPhone at that site.

Sent from my SGH-T889
[Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
lol sorry guys, I'm doing all this from my iPod touch lol!!!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Sarcron:
The Android Authority one came off as a bit harsh, and it did that thing in reviews that other reviewers do (like Erica Griffin) that irks me. If you're coming from the S3 and you've used it a lot and now you're looking at the S4, you can come off sounding jaded when you're talking about the "small bump up" from the previous device. I have never owned a Galaxy S-line phone before, so saying it's too much like its previous counterpart doesn't help me that much since I haven't used it. People new to the phone line, like me, want to know how it does in its own merits without looking at it purely from nostalgic goggles. I'm buying a Galaxy S4, not a Galaxy S3 bundled with a Galaxy S4.

Yes, they are pretty similar, but then again I think someone has to be pretty naive to expect "revolutionary changes" when we're talking about a yearly phone release, in addition to multiple other phone releases in those years. For what it did do, I see plenty of things that make it a solid upgrade, just going by objective differences. It's asinine that the only thing separating the Galaxy S4 and being "completely awesome!" is that it used a polycarbonate back and not an aluminum one. I don't know about anyone else, but, I calibrate my standards a lot differently then that.
[Galaxy S 4 General] pewpew345:
Well it's the "Plasticky design" debacle all over again. That's to be expected though but after buying the SGP neo-hybrid, I don't think that will be a big problem for me. As for the rest of the reviews about hardware, yeah I agree, this is pretty much the Koenigsegg of smartphone. It might not look beautiful but it packs a whole lot of punch. On the software side, I think I will disable lots of bloatware save for a view like air gesture. All and all I, as a power user, won't be disappointed in this even one bit.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sohebq:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/...get&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Engadget isnt too impressed with the phone, calling samsung predictable. I wonder if they are biased or too realistic. Perhaps they have got a faulty unit :D

sent from: The New S-Pen :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] patelkedar91:
Everyone said the same thing last year... and the GS3 became the phone of the year.

And I do understand people want a premium phone, but in all honesty, get a case.

I've seen so many people with Iphone5s with ugly cases. Doesn't that ruin the premium look and feel of your phone?

__

Verge said SO many good things about the phone, but then at the end he said he would never use it because it felt... disgusting or something, lol.
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
These reviews make me question my order as I'm using the One but battery life isn't great on the One. But then again they all said bad things about the S3 and look what happened there.
[Galaxy S 4 General] meule46:
Maybe wait a little bit longer. Samsung anounced a dust and waterproof version of the S4.

http://www.techview.me/2013/04/ruggedized-samsung-s4-coming-in-few-weeks/
[Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
Not worth the wait or the most likely extra money IMO. Who cares about dust proof and waterproof?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Al Gore:
Not you apparently.
[Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
Damn right
[Galaxy S 4 General] frensel:
the review from Gizmodo is the most biased review i have ever read

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phandroid said :

world-class review indeed.
[Galaxy S 4 General] GTRagnarok:
Engadget's "camera samples" are atrocious. Let me see the original photos!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Sarcron:
And that says it all about aesthetics. It's not just how it feels or looks, but how it sounds when people talk about it. Plastic? Ewww....everything is plastic, it's so disposable. Aluminum? Oooh...premium! Polycarbonate? Woah, Space Age stuff! I want that! You could take the gold wrapping off a chocolate coin, give it a Sciencey-sounding name, slap it on your phone, and almost certainly cause a few people to literally drool over it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] CLARiiON:
No offence, but there is nothing official about these reviews. These are just reviews from popular US-based media. And in most cases (maybe all cases), they are worse than few other reviews I have read.

One such example I will give is reviews from swedroid.se. I don't know swedish language, yet I find their reviews very good. I use google translate to read them. I found many other rather unknown sites doing much better review than these so-called popular sites.

The less we talk about Gizmodo-type websites, better chance we will have of a sane discussion. I am saying this not just for GS4 review, but for any device reviews.

Did anyone check Verge's DSLR camera reviews? I didn't know whether to laugh or cry :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Terrorantula:
Basically the GS4 is better but every reviewer said it sucks cause of the design...........
[Galaxy S 4 General] Toss3:
Don't trust these review-sites. The S4 is better in almost every way compared to the HTC One, yet they praise the One because it is made out of aluminium. You could basically produce a turd, cover it with aluminium and they'd all call it fantastic. The One definitely isn't a bad phone, but the design does not deserve the praise it is getting, as the bezel is huge and the button placement is atrocious. Then we also have the QC issues, and potential recall because of HTC using stolen hardware.

The camera of the HTC One also is not that great as the daylight photos look like crap compared to other high-end phones. The night-time photos of the SGS4 might not be up to par with the 920 and One, but at least it produces usable daylight photos. With the One you'll not be able to use either(while night-time photos are better than the S4, they still look like ****).
[Galaxy S 4 General] MaskedMagi:
Stuff Magazine also have their S4 review up. HTC One still beat it to the number one spot. Just.

http://www.stuff.tv/review/samsung-galaxy-s4
[Galaxy S 4 General] inolvidable:
I agree.So much quality among main competitors that "little things" could be the decisive factors. It is an easy choice for me as premium feel is IMHO way less important than sd card expansion or removable battery and I am happy enough with software updates from Samsung.

As human reviews are unfailingly partial I prefer as much points of view as possible, and by reading discussions about them from informed people like you i can finally decide.

So thank you guys.I love you all:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] sohebq:
The verge's review is also very harsh, 8 overall rating with 5 for design isnt fair at all.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Toss3:
"... the HTC’s display has greater contrast and more luscious colours." Umm what the?

Pocket Now also said that the One had greater viewing-angles. :silly:

Did the reviewers receive an LCD-version or what is going on?

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I think The Verge's review was pretty fair (apart from the design score). Surprised to see that the S4 is lagging compared to the One.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Sarcron:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6914/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review

Anandtech has their "part 1" review up. A few interesting notes on the CPU; and it seems they're towing the line that the HTC does very good at low light and the Galaxy S4 is only good for "well lit outdoor shots". Not sure I agree with that based on numerous other photos posted around here.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ITALIANNYC:
In the end, you cant go wrong with the ONE or the GS4. HTC always makes better looking phones, yet everytime I hold one I am afraid to even hold it weird because I know it will crack or break a lot easier if I drop it.

Here is where Samsung will always win though..

FUNCTIONALITY!!!

Sigh, I think of all the little bugs my old HTC Amaze phone had..
[Galaxy S 4 General] Toss3:
What does low light performance have to do with CPU? The HTC One should definitely have the edge in low-light conditions, but that still does not make it the better camera. I don't know why low-light performance has become the measuring stick of cameras.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Sarcron:
The CPU thing was separate from the camera. And the review didn't say it was simply worse in low light, but that the Galaxy S4 wasn't much good outside of well lit, outdoor environments. Low light became the measuring stick since seemingly that's where phone cameras still struggle the most. There's always the flash of course, but it's better to have good low light shots without triggering it. Not saying I agree with all the emphasis placed purely on low light conditions, but that just seems to be the consensus issue.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Toss3:
Got confused by that semicolon you used. :) http://theoatmeal.com/comics/semicolon

I get that many people put high emphasis on low-light performance, but if that means having to give up decent daytime pictures, I would not praise it as much as many review-sites are doing. The HTC One, while better than the S4 at taking low-light pictures, still takes lousy photos. The 920 is a much better combination of the two(white-balance issues).
[Galaxy S 4 General] Idan73:
Well to be honest, the only thing that really interested and bothered me is mention of Samsung confirming locked bootloader on Engadget review.

JKAY DELUXE [I9300 JB 4.1.2]
[Galaxy S 4 General] barondebxl:
Mods we can close this and continue the conversation here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39480164
[Galaxy S 4 General] E.Cadro:
Thread closed at the OP's request
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrMilky:
Good morning everyone, I have a "slight" problem. My battery won't charge higher than 68%. There haven't been any hardware damage or software changes. And still out of nowhere , after charging it all night long, he doesn't move higher that 68%. So I downloaded this app Galaxy Charging Current. It showed 466/200/200, after a reboot it went to 466/300/300, but the charging didn't get higher than 68%.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Glebun:
change the kernel
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Akkutech:
Yank Kernel

Yank Kernel is good:D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] punktnet:
I've had this problem when i used to charge phone all night. I took it to warranty and problem was solved (charger problem). Now problem just got back after few night charging cycles.

It seems that he doesn't like long charges.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhd.nassa:
I have Same problem

Please help meeeeeeeeee
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] giro8888:
Same problem here..
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] projectedv:
Hi All,

Some background info:

I have a P769BK, rooted on P76910e running 4.0.4.

The phone has been rooted and I have previously overclocked it through the Basic L9 Overclocking instruction.

I had also frozen some of the t-mobile bloatware using the running the T-mobile P769 bloatware disable script.

...so when I heard about the P769 jellybean OTA upgrade, I tried to get the OTA upgrade and even tried the forced checkin (dial *#*#CHECKIN#*#*) but I keep getting the same 2 results:

1) phone says it is up to date

2) phone downloads the P76910g update but I get that awesome dead Andriod icon after it reboots to install

I've tried to do the Hard Reset thinking that should revert everything to stock but I get the same results.

Any suggestions?
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] kevev:
The update is not ready yet. That is why you have not received it.

Please do not post new threads about stuff that already has a thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2246037
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] projectedv:
well i'm posting about why a hard reset would still prevent me from upgrading to P76910g, which according to t-mobile is the correct up-to-date software pending JB's P76920d.

the other threads about flashing roms and such seem to say that a hard reset would fix everything back to square one, which isn't the case for me.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] aim1999x:
I am in the same boat. Can't update to 10g. Hard reset doesn't help. I only rooted mine no overclocking or custom recovery. I tried unrooting but that didn't help.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] syckman:
I had exact same problem and the only thing that worked for me was flashing the stock 10g update. It was a hassle and I loss root but it will work.

Got the JB update yesterday and loving it so far!
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] Testman08:
Can you link where you got stock 10g from? Thanks
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] syckman:
Yes, file and all directions are in thread titled: [GUIDE] FLASH Any LG Factory ROM (kdz) WITH OFFLINE FIX METHOD [UNBRICK]

I'm a newb, so sorry, cannot link
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] mderuelle:
To get the update and to install it

to get the update go to settings click on 2G networks only and the go back to apps got to all scroll down to google services framework force stop and then clear data. then go to about phone and search for the update you should recieve it. if you dont try it once or twice. to install the update you have to have all the stock bloatware and the original recovery image. if you dont you wont be able to install it will fail. if you dont have a stock phone you will have to either flash with offline kdz or find each individual file to download from app store here is the link for kdz flashinghttp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2085344
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] kimtyson:
Thanks but that didn't work, either. I just don't understand this. I guess we all just need to wait it out.

EDIT: Well, I guess I was right. Wait it out. No sooner did I post this then my phone gave me the update notice. Maybe there's something to the 2G thing. Or, just keep trying. Thanks.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] aim1999x:
I tried following this guide but for some reason I can't install B2CAppSetup. Little window pops up for 2 seconds and then it closes and nothing happens. I tried different compatibility modes but no avail. Any suggestions ?.

Nvm , I didnt put shttp in root. that was the problem
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] jag:
Like on subject: is Bluetooth Tools needed anymore with the new ROM 1.66ITA?

Thanks!

Bye
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Rob_B:
I use the 1.6 WWE ROM on my O2 XDAII and can get ActiveSync etc working fine without installing the BLuetooth tools software. I had a few problems to begin with though after the upgrade, but solved them by removing all the bondings and partnerships between XDA and PC. After that, go through the ActiveSync setup wizard in Start, Settings, System, Bluetooth settings. When you are there, note the serial COM ports that the Bluetooth connection will use, as mine changed after the upgrade and had to be changed to reflect that in ActiveSync on the PC.

Hope that helps,

Rob.
[General Questions and Answers] mo2002:
I'm torn between getting a netbook or a chromebook. Since I get phones usually every 6-8 months and root flash often I want to know if the chromebook can handle this.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ejagas09:
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When I'm using wifi the signal bar turns blue which kinda cool, but when I turn my wifi off the signal bar turns grey! Could someone tell me why? *noob here!*
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Its blue if you're connected to and using Google services.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coltlacey1:
Had the same question. Except my cell reception bars stay grey now...back awhile ago when I flashed an update through cm10.1 my signal bars turned grey and stayed grey. Any ideas why or Google services possibly not activated?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Akkutech:
kslimo assembly

you have flash the newest gapps ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] monkteo:
no matter gapps

color signal change to blue when the internet connection is active
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjmac88:
yeah the blue bars mean you're connected to the internet
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
No. They mean you are connected to google VIA the internet. You can still browse the internet with Grey
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjmac88:
Oops, you are completely right. I stand corrected. Sorry for posting the wrong info!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coltlacey1:
Yea, everything works fine. No I haven't flashed a new gapps. Perhaps I'll try.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chipmunkk:
I have installed Omni Rom 4.4.2 on my I9300. My mobile network state is disconnected. But I am able to make/receive calls and data seems to work fine except for the signal icon is greyed out. Someone pls help.<br />

<br />

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and my Google sync works perfectly. not sure what went wrong!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darke5tShad0w:
They changed the colour theme of the icon in Kitkat
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chipmunkk:
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I have attached the screenshot. The mobile signal icon is greyed out compared to the battery signal icon!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darke5tShad0w:
Yes you are right, just checked mine and they are the same colour
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chipmunkk:
ok. so did u get the problem? any solutions for it?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darke5tShad0w:
No I dont have the problem and im sorry but I have no suggestions to try and fix it.

The only time my status bar got screwed up was when I installed and used xblast tools.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scarnapper:
Hi Guys

I really need your help... This morning i picked up my phone to see what time it is but the phone did nothing.

After i remove and reinsert the battery and turn it on with the powerbutton, the phone show me this white warped screen.

Did anyone now i can do anything or its bricked ?:eek:

Thx
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ivyy111:
This could be the broken screen I think... You sure it does not boot?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scarnapper:
I don't think so beacause i can bring the phone into the Dowloadmode holding power + Vol. Down and Home.

Do u have another idea?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ivyy111:
Try to flash the stock rom via Odin, this looks like soft brick :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scarnapper:
OK, Thx I will try it. U'll get the result ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] underlines:
Sh*t, my friend :( I hope it's not because of the MIUI v5 3.4.19 ROM, because I had a hard-brick from the Kernel which was not safe against sudden dead syndrome on my N7100 (Note2) which uses the same SoC as the I9300...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ivyy111:
This is not sudden death, he said that he can boot into download mode...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] underlines:
This is surely not SDS, but I said, "I hope it's not because of MIUI".
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scarnapper:
Guys guys guys..... it doesent work.. I tried with odin 3.04, 3.07, 1,85, 1,87 with and without Pit file (220).

I have this noticed:

When i bring it into download mode on the screen under Product Name: {is nothing} on my other sgs3 (new i bought it yesterday) ther is normally GT-I9300.

Does anyone have expirience in this ?

I really whant to save my old faithful SGS3....
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Download mode first screen vol up .

Open Odin

Load firmware file as PDA

Connect USB cable

First box in Odin should show yellow then hit start .

Note at what point fails or take to a service centre .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] magrelobm:
Solved?

Man, did you solve the problem? I've got the same screen... Plz help me!

Say hi to Brazil! ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] b3er:
Private Place lets you communicate secretly and securely.

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Features:

- Hides all communications with enabled contacts

- Disguises itself as a fully working calculator

- Secures, sweeps or rejects incoming calls

- Encrypts all its data with passkeys

- Root access ensures 100% up-time for total peace of mind

All of this comes in a beautiful package, our own mix of HOLO UI and a functional, flippable sidebar.

We have also added some great tech like swipe to call and an in-app widget that shows pertinent information.

This 7-day trial gives you plenty of time to explore the many features.

Play link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.security.firewall

Screens:

Note:

This forum post is not an official support channel. Please get in touch with us through the app if you need help more quickly.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tiktok1:
Nice app. Clean and simple ui.

Absolute silent and invisible blocking of calls and texts if set that way.

One question, is there going to be a way to temporarily disable blocking actions on a per contact basis ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] b3er:
Yar no point in per contact. There will be a "Sweep only mode" added today instead, its more effective.