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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] scott14719:
The Nexus 5 is OK spec wise (camera lacks), but it doesn't have the features of the S4. If you don't use the extras (ir blaster, mobeam tech, etc...) It looks OK, but it isn't the end-all of phones. Not to mention limitted memory (no SD card) and fixed battery (if that hasn't changed). It might be better just to get and International or Play edition S4. When the S5s come out, it will be a different story.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Zorachus:
Thing is, I do like this S4, I even returned a new LG G2 for the S4, I couldn't get used to the G2 rear buttons, and it was heavier and wider than I wanted. Plus I was getting crappy battery on the G2 the one week I had it, less than 4h On Screen time, and dead in 12 to 14 hours. Must have had a defective unit.

Went to the S4, getting 5.5h On Screen time, and typically lasts me a full day easily. And this size and weight is just right to me, and I like turning on the phone with bottom thumb button. Plus call me crazy, I like AMOLED, tgr deep blacks and vibrant colors pop and look cool to me.

I am rooted on stock 4.2.2 with apps to help battery; Greenify + DroidWall + AdAway. And then using Nova + Wannam Xposed makes this S4 look like a Nexus, and is super smooth.

Just wudh I could freely install ROM's + Kernels like my older Samsung phones, and not use some crazy Safestrap thing, that can't even do 4.3 yet, let alone 4.4 GPE ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DreenHotdog:
Yeah that's definitely true.. It sucks that you can't use custom ROMs. But yeah, I LOOOOVE the Galaxy S4 screen. Its absolutely amazing! The vibrant colors are awesome and I love the true black color that makes your phone feel like you have a portable 1080p plasma screen in your pocket. If you really like nova launcher, I'm sure you'd like to use a ROM called FoxHound. It's basically a Touchwiz ROM with an AOSP skin over it. I've used it on 4.2.2 and its surprisingly faster! Anyways, like you said, it'll probably have to be run through SafeStrap for you at least which kinda sucks, but hey! Still a decent phone ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] NighthawkXL:
Hm, I'm curious now... (sorry for going off-topic) I wonder if FoxHound will work on the SafeStrap, granted it's TouchWiz-based but it's not designed for the MF3 kernel. Anyone willing to give it a flash on a rom-slot, if all else fails you can fix the brick with the MF3 Odin files.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DreenHotdog:
Have you heard of lokifying packages before?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] can80an:
You just might want to pop the back off your Nexus S and look again, mine doesn't have a memory card slot ... can't speak for the Galaxy Nexus, but Google has been pretty adamant that they would not be making provision for external memory cards anytime soon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] spocko:
Lack of hardware buttons is another strike against the Nexus 5 in my book. On-screen buttons reduce the usable screen space.

My condolences to those who are on MF3. I barely rooted in time to avoid it. I think you'll get 4.4 eventually, but not any time soon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mattwheat:
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

Not necessarily true in my opinion, coming from a RAZR MAXX HD. I always used expanded screen and pie controls. Pie is great if you get a ROM that has them running smooth but can be a nightmare otherwise. I like the way our s4 is set up but wish the home button was touch like the back and menu. And not sure press.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gj23:
It might be a while before we see 4.4 on our device, but I'm currently using the launcher from KitKat 4.4, thanks to geoworld_200. Im running Safestrap with Deadly Venom v8.2 and not having any issues. The only thing I've noticed thats weird is theres only 1 home screen and if you want more, you have to drag an app to left or right to add another screen, no biggie tho. Download the launcher here; http://d-h.st/f6b, open the zip, extract the 3 files and install them. Be sure to thank geoworld_200.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Shawn7656:
Thanks for posting this! I didn't realize all the apps were leaked. I found a thread listing all of them!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2506623

Currently using ALL of them. Now was FCing when I searched and the fix listed in the OP didn't work for me, but the fix on page 2 worked like a charm. If anyone else has issues installing the clock APK, just uninstall the one that came on your ROM first (you have to use something with root permissions as it's a system app, I used TiBu)

EDIT: I am having an issue with my menu button bringing up the menu for the launcher. When I press settings from there it brings me to the settings for the launcher. The only way I can get to my phone's settings page is with the live tiles in the notification shade.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sykoj82:
Yes it works...just like any other 4.2.2 Touchwiz rom. I wouldn't use verizon or sprint roms (cdma) cause sms doesn't work when connected on LTE.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ve6ay:
You're right, I'm sorry. My complete bad for that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CAG-man:
I've been following this article as it updates. It appears Samsung has confirmed an S4 KitKat release "in the coming weeks."

http://www.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57610919-251/when-will-my-android-phone-get-kitkat/ When will my Android phone get KitKat?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] comoc85:
But where are all the leaks? We have 4 .3 before the Nexus phone because of the leaks. Where is that guy at?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] REDFOCZ:
Wish they could be just a tad more specific then "in the coming weeks" that could cover a large time table when said like that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CAG-man:
Agreed! Definitely a vague its coming statement.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] FrankJL_:
In retrospect here are current "in coming weeks" statemenst from companies.

Google - google music for ios "coming in weeks" Its been about 1 month I believe and still now sign.

Flipboard & path for windows phone - in coming weeks - both I beleieve are nearing the 4 month mark since the statement was released.

You get the picture.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] YoungAceAtlanta:
Well..Google and Apple doesn't have a healthy app relationship... (remember Google voice got rejected) so I can see that taking some time..

But yeah coming weeks usually means 3 or more.. Sometime less
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Zorachus:
You do know, that when Samsung says 4.4 Kit Kat is due "in the coming weeks" means only for the 'Google Play Edition' Nexus style S4 phone.

No way, not at all, the regular Galaxy S4 99% most everyone uses.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DreenHotdog:
Yeah, well I'm more concerned about 4.4 for the Google Edition ROM. I'm not even running TouchWiz anymore and even without all of the gimmicky S4 features, I'm extremely happy with the smooth flow of Android 4.3 on this custom Google Edition ROM. Its reaaaaaly fast. And the UI is beautiful. I love it more than TouchWiz.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] torres76:
Yeah i agree tw and samsung ruins a very good phone with crap software, im running asop 4.3.1 with some customisations and nova launcher.

It's amazing
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] rhd-android:
I hear that 4.4 removes App Ops, without providing any workable replacement.

The App Ops permission management is the single best feature of 4.3 in my mind, so it's beyond me why they've removed it. Frankly, it really pisses me off, as the move seems anti-consumer. I want to control permissions on a per-app level. It's MY phone. Let me do it. If that breaks apps, so be it.

It's MY phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DreenHotdog:
Anyone know where the hell Android 4.4 ROMs are yet??!! We have **** for the Galaxy Nexus, Sony Xperia Z, HTC One, but nothing for the Galaxy S4 or related phones. WTF? Sort

Sorry to be so impatient But COME ON?! Where the hell is it? Haha
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Shawn7656:
Hey guys I've been searching and finally have it on my AT&T S4! I started a thread here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47341951#post47341951

I didn't do any developing, I'm just posting a way for you to get it on your device now while we wait for someone smarter than me to build it for our version of the S4!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Super Sam Galaxy:
Project Ara?

:fingers-crossed:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lilmikey201:
nyone got any opionions on the best 4.4 rom

idk whether i should stay on hyperdrives TW rom or go to a google edition rom or somethin
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] thatsupnow:
This 4.4 ROM is pretty sweet and super stable http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2537495
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] arctia:
^that one

Either that one or Kangakat should work fine. You'll need to manually install Xposed for Kangakat
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chuckleb0ne:
Here we go folks! Download all the files and then run the launcher. Working great here on the S4.

http://phandroid.com/2013/10/31/download-and-install-the-new-google-experience-launcher/

There is also some apps that you can download also that are 4.4.

ENJOY!

http://phandroid.com/2013/10/31/nexus-5-apps-android-4-4-kitkat-download/

EDIT: Here is the working Hangouts app with SMS working!

http://www.mediafire.com/?1rkzhdaiq2pfura

I recommend downloading the new keyboard because it goes nicely with the hangouts app (emojis) are included as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Nice find
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] toddersv:
Is "Ok, Google" working for anyone from the homescreen. I had it working when first installed then I cleared data to try and fix the fc and now the command doesn't work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brycekerr:
I was never able to get it to work.... My wife was staring at me like I was crazy

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] toddersv:
I couldn't believe it was working at first! I keep reinstalling everything to try and get it back. Really weird.

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I just fixed this on my device. By clearing data, it erased the English (US) language update. Under Google Now settings, tap "Offline Speech Recognition" then "All" and tap "English (US)" to update. After it finishes, press home and it should be working!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chuckleb0ne:
I can't believe it works!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] arkfirefighter:
Got it working here also but it won't find contacts with voice. Example OK Google. Text Michelle and it says contact not found lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] what be up:
Works for me, did you check contact data in settings?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Inigo Montoya:
Working from home screen!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djsnake210:
I'm diggin' it. I can't figure out how to add additional screens though.... Am I missing something obvious?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coltonwood:
just drag on app or widget to the very right edge of your right home screen to create a new one. you just can't create a blank one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djsnake210:
Nice... Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tapiocadestroyer:
Is anyone still experiencing force closes even after changing the default language back and forth
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chuckleb0ne:
Not a single force close over here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tapiocadestroyer:
Yeah I don't get it was working for me fine yesterday and today it won't work get hung up at the searching and then the force close message comes up but in the background it will do what I wanted to
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djsnake210:
I'm with you chuckle... No force closes at all (knock on wood). I'm running it on Jelly Bean v7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mayze23:
Running HyperDrive 10 I get FC whenever I change back to English US. English UK works fine
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tapiocadestroyer:
Yeah I'm on hyperdrive. New hang out doesn't work either for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Triscuit:
How the heck do I add new screens on the launcher?

Sent from my Vanir boosted Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skiddingus:
Drag an icon to the right to a "new" screen. It will only create a screen for something. It will not create an empty one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I can't find the offline speech settings..

And is the 'okay Google' hotword working only in US English?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chuckleb0ne:
I'm not sure. You should be able to click the menu button at the home screen, then click settings and click on voice. The setting should be called "offline voice recognition" and make sure your language is downloaded and installed.

Then reboot and see of that fixes your problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Are you sure there's a offline vice recognition?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chuckleb0ne:
Are you using a S4? Because offline voice recognition should be in that menu.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I have a LG Optimus L5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] PVLMTREE:
[Solution] Force Close on Google Launcher / "Ok Google" Speech Recognition Not Workin

Solution For FC's

One of the libs need to be updated. All you have to do is overwrite it with the previous one. Root access required.

1. Download and extract.

2. Overwrite and replace in the following directory: system/lib

Profit!

Solution For "Ok Google" Speech Recognition Not Working / Holo Microphone Logo:

1. Go under Launcher's setting -> Voice

2. Download "English (US)" package under Offline Speech Recognition

Profit!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ssinn:
Has anyone tried this on Stock unrooted MJ7?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tapiocadestroyer:
Won't let me overwrite file. Says exception found, using es file explorer. What an I doing wrong?

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Changed to a root explorer app and it seems to work thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skiddingus:
Yes, I did. I had to go back to Nova launcher. This one seemed to work fine and saying "OK Google" from the home screen did start the search. My phone would then do the search and hang for a few seconds. Then I would get an error saying that search has stopped and the search resunlts would disappear. I would get similar crash results with other voice functions like "OK Google.....navigate to ........" I had to remove Google search and reinstall it to get it working again even in Nova launcher.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ssinn:
Man. Was hoping it would work. Thanks for the heads up though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] portscan:
Maps won't work

Calculator won't work

Clock does work

Keyboard works, but is horrible. The emojis are dumb looking. Went back to Jelly Bean 4.3 keyboard pro from the play store.

Email works, but it looks like GMail now and still doesn't support push. Still garbage as always. I will keep K-9.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Pixelation:
Link has been removed from phandroid, anyone have a db link?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] theresin:
Can anyone think of a reason why the launcher would stop working after a restart? Everything was going great, did a reboot, and now the launcher won't work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cjsteier:
Anyone see a way to hide drawer icons here? I don't think im that blind.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] relldroid:
I don't think that's ever been a feature for the stock launcher
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cjsteier:
Ya it hasn't, but was hoping maybe this time lol. Maybe xposed mods in time can? Guess we will see.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Triscuit:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xk4pby7u2h23465/GoogleHome.apk

Sent from my Vanir boosted Galaxy S4

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I love the look of this launcher but I neeeeeed some settings! All I want to do is adjust the grid size lol

Sent from my Vanir boosted Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kasim1:
More Apps and Ringtones

Guys in this thread there's a link to All App's, Ringtones and Wallpaper from 4.4

Direct Link

Thanks to CovXX
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eramsey:
Search only fails and force closes when English US is selected for the language. But English US has to be selected for the "ok google" feature to work. You can set the language to English Generic and the search will work, but the "ok Google" feature won't work. I'm using the mj7 build, stock, unrooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cjsteier:
Did you push the lib file to system/lib that has been given? That is what worked for me from day one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eramsey:
No root
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] demon28:
Has there been any trick for the launcher folder freezing when you touch on it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dooperman:
If you are rooted you can use xposedc framework to make the navigation bar transparent. I am running GPE ROM with ss on me7 and using this launcher and xposed it's like I have 4.4
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sheltrack:
Finally Hangouts with SMS! Been waiting for this ever since "Babel" and its here!

For the download link, head on over to androidspin.com OR click the download link below!

https://www.copy.com/s/vRBrzPCxDE9i/Hangouts.apk
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] androidcyborg007:
Awesome, working perfectly! Been waiting a long time for this
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] TheLastSidekick:
Thanks, working well!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wizzbang3:
I'm sorry to post a full newbie post here regarding this but I'm trying to settle some debate and confusion online about Hangouts 2.0

Basically has google "done it right" this time and copied iMessage? (No, I'm not an Apple fanboy)

The advantage of iMessage is that it defaults to data when possible, fallsback to SMS when it has to.

It's also completely seamless, this is handled for you - no need to manually change from data to SMS mode or anything.

2 more points:

iMessage allows you to SMS a "new" phone number for someone you've never encountered before, iMessage detects the phone number is "iMessage-able" and simply sends via data, no kind of handshake / friendship needs to be setup

and finally

There's no "online" status required of iMessage, you need not "log in" or always be set to online, it's an SMS app natively but you can communicate with people over data without them knowing you're necessarily "online"

The advantages as follows.

Cheapest possible was of conversing with friends (assuming your SMS plan is NOT unlimited, I'm in a country where it's pricey)

Privacy / "aloofness" - the lack of an online / offline requirement allows you to ignore a message and respond at your leisure, be it 5 minutes, 5 hours or 5 days. If someone however sees a green O next to your name with Hangouts, the social pressure / obligation to reply is there, you can't just relax if that makes sense (I guess this is an introvert feature)

Sorry for the long post but I'm hearing conflicting reports online that google STILL screwed it up - but that's from people who have obtained the Hangouts 2.0 APK file and do NOT have 4.4 KitKat, rumour has it that's required for the full backend SMS "engine" update to work like iMessage?

Thanks all, really appreciate your time.

EDIT: This also covers what I'm trying to clarify.

http://ausdroid.net/2013/11/01/down...mpaign=download-hangouts-with-sms-integration
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SiNJiN76:
The best person to answer those questions would be yourself...since it seems you have experience with iMessage whearas we just got the app.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sheltrack:
Well first off, hangouts is still technically part google talk which was an online messaging service, so the online status will still be incorporated in the app unless they take the code out and re-do the app.

And iMessage probably had its advantages in the past when messaging plans weren't unlimited but doesn't have any advantages really unless you want to know who has an iPhone and who doesn't. And since I don't have kitkat I wouldn't know if it enhances hangouts or not!

Don't think google screwed up. They did exactly what they wanted to do.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] MasterGGM:
Got 2.0.018 apk?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] botus99:
Thanks bud! Works great over here :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Krusej23:
I installed the Hangouts 2.0 apk the other day on my Verizon S3 running 4.1.2 and it's working perfect except I am missing one person's contact picture. He has a picture in my contacts app. Anyone else run into this?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] twism50:
Is anyone group chatting with iPhone users? The main screen shows all participants, but in the chat thread all messages are showing one avatar / name.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SeanFloyd:
Thanks dudes!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] darkcles:
Finally!!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SoulEater-:
Works great. Thanks bunch :good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] streetenigma23:
Awesome, I need to d/l this when I get a chance.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Expydude:
Is anyone else's stock weather widget not updating
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ukic:
Stock weather widget by default is manual update. Set it to auto update.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Expydude:
It won't update manually either like I can't find location I have gps off at&t did just light up lte yesterday and that when problem started
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shamps:
Is it just me or the camera glass on the rear seems to bulge out a little bit more than the rest of the body. Also i dont see the "nipples" introduced in the nexus 4 as a hardware revision later towards the rear bottom. If thats the case, wouldn't it be easily scratchable??

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corwest:
Yes the lens is a poor design and no nipples. The back is plastic and the speakers are out the bottom not back anymorr
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _jordan_:
At least the speaker phone will probably be better. Without those nubs/bumps on the back, the speaker would be muffled by the surface it rests on.

At least the back isn't glass.

Sent from my Xiaomi MI2S
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shamps:
Agreed, but what if the camera lens picks up a scratch everytime you put it down!!

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hand76:
Get a clear back cover to keep the phone slightly elevated up. That's what I'm going to try.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shamps:
I just had a closer look, seems like there is some sort of ring around the camera glass protecting it, I am sure google wouldnt let such a big design flaw into the final product. We should be fine. :D

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wideasleep1:
Yeah, some pics/vids show a white tab on the lens surround,,,it took me a few seconds to figure out it was a pull tab for a lens protector for shipping. It has to cover another, harder lens protector over the actual lens.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shamps:
So its nothing to worry about. I hate having cases on my phones. Takes away that genuine feel associated with the originality of the device!!

Cheers!!

sent from my S4 (9500 international)
[LG Optimus G Pro] cynosure4sure:
Hello!

So now that Nexus 5 is officially available...anyone jumping ship :laugh:

I am thinking but the bigger battery(also replaceable) and bigger screen are making me think twice.

Things going for Nexus 5 are the "updates" ....so thinking and waiting for reviews...

I don't care much for the faster hardware as i usually don't play games much and 16 GB would be enough for me as my usage never exceeds 5 GB.

p.s. just thinking loud and sharing my thoughts ...please don't go ballistic on me :p
[LG Optimus G Pro] donalgodon:
I doubt that I will. There's just not a compelling enough reason, and I bought my LG OG Pro with all it's features and 32GB internal memory, etc. for far less than the N5 16GB model!

No, it's nice, but not worth it.
[LG Optimus G Pro] StarkV5:
Nope.. Let's see when Nexus 6 is released.. For now OG Pro is perfect for me. ;)