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[Galaxy S 5 General] grubbslubbs:
Awesome info, thanks!! I've been glued to the web regarding first impressions and such, trying to find every reason to NOT get it, but the more I see/hear about it the more I want it...

Now to just convince the wifey why I need to shell out the $$$ for a brand new phone I don't (absolutely) need...
[Galaxy S 5 General] simacca:
I have my same thumb registered twice. Once for one handed use and once for two handed use. Works about 60% of the time for me. Maybe I'm doing it to quick.
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
Can't compare to the 5s :P

At least a 95% success rate on iOS 7.1 with one entry for each finger :)

It's unfortunate Samsung used such a poor implementation...

Lots of people try and unlock their phones one handed.
[Galaxy S 5 General] simacca:
The actual size of the handset makes it harder to unlock with one hand too, unless you have larger hands. Not a complaint, just an observation.
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
[ QUOTE=simacca;51832271]The actual size of the handset makes it harder to unlock with one hand too, unless you have larger hands. Not a complaint, just an observation.

Yeah. I used one at AT&T with the fingerprint scanner enabled, and in 10 minutes I couldn't get it to unlock one-handed with my thumb (I have pretty big hands, too).
[Galaxy S 5 General] karmuh:
Doing that would kill the water-resistance. As annoying as the cover may be, I'd much rather the water resistance.
[Galaxy S 5 General] oy2j:
I love it so far, but I really hate that they changed the menu button into a recent apps thing :(
[Galaxy S 5 General] prot-:
Fingerprint sensor works almost every time for me im happy with that. My main gripe is that the lockscreen camera / widgets are not there!!!! Really angry about that

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I was at a gig watching Nick Warren Dj last night. My video recording sound is all distorted. Thought samsung would have fixed that up since the s3..
[Galaxy S 5 General] andymihail:
First impressions coming from S4: the phone is quite bigger, especially with the new S-view cover, which I really like now that it shows a lot more information and you can take photos without opening the cover at all. The display is impressive, web pages look much better on the larger display. I'm not quite happy with the camera performance in low light, but then again, not even my dslr wouldn't be much better without a fast prime lens for low light conditions. Build quality, now that the new flagship is dust and water proof, I think it's one step in the right direction. Many times I was in the rain worried about my phone getting wet in the pocket, now we can even talk or take photos in the rain. Speakers, I don't need frontal speakers, if I need music from my phone I can always connect to my Albrecht twist Bluetooth speaker which is awesome. Battery life is much better, altough there is room for improvement. Design, I love the classic S2 style and with the new S-view the phone looks a bit more masculine and office oriented, almost business style with a black fake leather cover. Oh, the purple smear is still there, but this is how it goes with super amoled which I preffer because you get full black. And then again, the smearing is only visible in some very low light conditions. Is not the perfect phone and it will always come a better one pretty soon after it, but I'm happy with my choice.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Christiancs1969:
I love it.... Very nice... Bloat only issue here..... Custom rom asap:)
[Galaxy S 5 General] noideaforusername:
Bloat?! What Bloat?! I have almost 12GB user space available!
[Galaxy S 5 General] shaunco:
SM-G900A, coming from an S4 (GT-I9500)...

Pros:

- the size is great

- the screen looks awesome

- camera is noticeably better

- the option to disable AT&T software is fantastic

- Emergency mode is great feature (that I hope to never actually need)

- Waterproof - tested, AWESOME

Cons:

- Menu button is now the task switcher button - long press is menu (I'll retrain myself eventually)

- Device encryption requires a password (6 alpha + 1 digit minimum), the S4 with KitKat only required a pin... when will they finally split the boot and screen unlock methods?

- The full app list only offers Custom Grid or Alphabetical Grid, Alphabetical List is gone - and is of course my most efficient way of finding apps

- Locked boot loader (I hate you, AT&T)

Now, if only Samsung would release the wireless charging cover (EP-CG900IBUSTA) and the spare battery set (EB-KG900BWUSTA), I'd be all set (minus the encryption needs a password part - uggh!).
[Galaxy S 5 General] xaznxplaya:
I'm coming from the Nexus 5, I haven't had time to play too much with it but I'm still disappointed with Touchwiz, I noticed very noticeable lag when scrolling, I can't wait for customs ROMS beside that, the phone is great.
[Galaxy S 5 General] neneazap:
I received my S5 on launch day, friday.

Is it just me or does the screen have a very pronounced green hue when viewed at 45 degrees or more?

In extreme angles, the screen has a prism effect hue, I see all the colors as I move the phone.

Otherwise the screen is much brighter than the one on the S4.

But this is what I loved about AMOLED screens - viewing the screen from different angles without noticeable colors degradation.
[Galaxy S 5 General] simacca:
Yes I notice slight colour shifts at moderate angles and the rainbow effect at extreme angles.

Very similar to my note 2 so not really worried.
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
Mine doesnt :D
[Galaxy S 5 General] dk_iceman:
Ohhhh no.. Then my s5 is a bad Unit and all 3 we have in display in the shop also are bad units... And all other s5 i've sold has the Color Angel change
[Galaxy S 5 General] simacca:
My theory is either the type of glass used or the coating on the glass that causes this effect.
[Galaxy S 5 General] atg284:
Loving the phone in general but I get this spring feeling when I tap the phone. Mainly when I tap the back of the phone. It feels like there is a spring inside has gives the phone a slight vibration when I do it. Its audible if you put your ear to it.

Research on google says the S4 did this as well just wondering if it is a defect.

Do you guys and gals get this on your S5?

It also effects haptic feedback if I turn it up all the way. Spring!!!
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
Maybe AMOLED panels were different :) Mine got color change but in extreme angle only. For a direct look white is white, a very minor smearing in low light but its no problem for me since its AMOLED
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
Because the phone is made of plastic, it makes that sound. It's normal.
[Galaxy S 5 General] atg284:
Humm my old phone was plastic and didn't make that sensation. It feels like there is a metal spring inside. You can make it vibrate with the haptic feedback vibration or even a mild tap on the exterior of the phone.
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
Trust me I know what you're talking about (I had an S4) :P

It's not /just/ because it's plastic, but because of the way they use it.

The design they have to do to allow the removable backplate causes there to be some empty space under the plastic covering behind the backplate.

It is in no way unusual or a defect for the Galaxy line :D
[Galaxy S 5 General] neneazap:
Another thing that is bothering me is the fact that you can't have folders in the app drawer, next to the apps.

Any folder that I create goes to a separate page.

Am I doing it wrong? :)

Also, where do I find a "Settings shortcut" widget?
[Galaxy S 5 General] simacca:
You can drag the folders onto your home page too.
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
Becos underneatch that plasticback cover is a rubber band and that makes the back a bit hollow.

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Well said!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Sensamic:
Did you really expect Touchwiz to be as fast as stock Android?

Touchwiz will always be Touchwiz.
[Galaxy S 5 General] atg284:
Thank you for the indepth info! :)

Not that I dont belive you but I went to my local best buy and all the display models have the same feel. So couple that with what you said, I am not worried about it any more! :D

Thanks again!
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
Of course no problem!
[Galaxy S 5 General] xaznxplaya:
Yeah....Well gonna wait for some custom roms, not sure what thread to follow though, I'm on Bell
[Galaxy S 5 General] altimax98:
Anyone else notice excessive rattling and movement on the backplate when playing music? Its like the whole backplate rattles. No noise is made and the whole thing is properly sealed.

Drives my wife nuts
[Galaxy S 5 General] neneazap:
So, does anyone know how can I add a settings shortcut widget? I can't seem to find them in 'Widgets' where they were on the S4.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Zeus1098:
In the notification pull down menu there's a cog on the top right . Hit that takes you to settings no call for widget
[Galaxy S 5 General] aazznn92:
SM-900F vs SM-900I

Hi to all. Does anyone knows what is the difference between SM-900F and SM-900I? As far as I know both are unlocked international 4G LTE versions but only the SM-900I supports PayPal fingerprint payment. Most of the countries in South East Asia got the SM-900F while here in Australia we get the SM-900I and it does not have the camera shortcut on the lockscreen. Not even an option to enable it in the lockscreen settings.

Does anyone knows any other difference between them?

I also notice in the unlock options there is Auto-Lock option besides the standard options like Swipe, Fingerprint, Pin, Password and None on the device used by one of the Youtube reviewer (not sure about the model number of the device being used). Does anyone knows what does this Auto-Lock do?
[Galaxy S 5 General] neneazap:
I was reffering to a settings shortcut like Battery or Location Settings. Not a shortcut to settings.

And is there any way to remove the "S Finder/ Quick Connect" from the notification area?
[Galaxy S 5 General] ScrapMaker:
Is anyone experiencing poor reception performance? I cannot get LTE at my office on the Sprint network. For grins, I went online and switched back to my One M7 and, with the phones sitting side-by-side, I instantly got LTE.

I think this has to do with the new Spark Network.
[Galaxy S 5 General] AMoosa:
The biggest disappointment in the build quality for me is the power button. It has so much play in it. I compared it to others in the shop and other shops and they all seem the same. Not solid like my S4 was, or my Note 8.0 is.
[Galaxy S 5 General] apprentice:
Funny.. this just proves how subjective this all is, as the main reason I swapped my M8 for the S5 was how much I hated the on screen buttons! They take up about 10% of available screen estate and they disappeared in various apps leaving you to guess where they are to press them. I really

love the Samsung capacitive buttons.
[Galaxy S 5 General] simacca:
I also hate on screen buttons. Samsung have done well by keeping them separate.
[Galaxy S 5 General] s52id:
A bit disappointed about Galaxy S5

At first I expected the S5 will be equipped with temperature and hygro senzors as it was S4! OK, my fault, I didn't read carefully hardware list. I was already disappointed that the S4 didn't come with FM radio. Now they even cut out two sensors. But real frustration is MUST to use PIN or password screenlock if you have VPN configured. I totaly understand today's safety issues but if I use VPN to connect to a network where I really don't have any precious data, I am THE ONLY ONE that have to take care about my own safety and nobody else! Besides, the main feature of S5 I was looking forward is a fingerprint reader, which is not good enough when using VPN? That's a crap! If it is good enough for PayPal to authorise yourself, means it is absolutelly nonsens not to have an option to use fingerprint screenlock! I need to use a VPN so I have to use PIN screenlock which is annoying! I can't benefit the main feature why I decided to buy S5 at the first place!

I should root my phone, but this means warranty issue! I noticed there are few VPN programs for rooted phones only.

I'd like to know, is there any way to root it without increasing flash counter or what ever Knox or something? And then what could I do to bypass the stupid need for typing PIN number everytime I want to make just a simple call! I would appreciate solution very much!
[Galaxy S 5 General] ScrapMaker:
Pretty sure I am returning the S5 (already deactivated,) and just sticking with the M7. Here's why: Sprint Spark. It doesn't allow simultaneous voice and data. I do that too often to have that compromise in my life. I realize Spark is fast, (I saw 60mbps down/14 up on the S5 here in Austin,) but if I can't get a stable connection, what's the point? I find the S5 drops to 3G a lot more often, because it can't find that special switching technology in a tower it connects to. So the problem is really two-fold: Very little Spark coverage on either new phone, and then no voice+data. Barf.
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
I'm thankful that AT&T has supported voice+data for so long for this reason!
[Galaxy S 5 General] kms108:
Just like to point out the G900F also support paypal finger print payment.
[Galaxy S 5 General] ScrapMaker:
Has anyone else noticed fairly poor Bluetooth range? I considered my One to be horrendous... In fact I had it replaced once just for that reason. This had a third of the BT distance though. I'm getting audio dropping out at about 5 ft.
[Galaxy S 5 General] superleeds27:
Got it today.

First thoughts coming from M7.

Wow its big. After 5-10 mins it doesn't seem as big...

Im guessing im use to the size of the M7, which i initially thought was big too!

Still looking at whats available and what the phone can actually do!

It does look very sleek and only slightly heavier than the M7
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ƁɐⱤᶒ:
Hi all, i try several tools to browse into the root system for moving files with & without a GUI, such as: Android Commander, Droid Explorer, ADB File Explorer v031, android-backup-extractor, QtADB, Root System File Manager for Windows, Android Toolkit, but no ones worked for me :(

i have a well rooted device, i have adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030 placed at the root of C:

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could someone help me finding a solution please ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Which rom / kernel you got? Stock rom / kernel doesn't have adb root.

If you have a custom recovery, boot into it,.then you can use adb
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ƁɐⱤᶒ:
thank you for the reply rootSU, sorry for the late

i have a default 4.4.2 rom (first pix, in french but understandable)

i finally manage to pull a nandroid backup directly from the default folder to my pc with QTADB View attachment 2667765
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Yes because that location is /sdcard which is not root. Stock kernel has no root over adb. Means you can only get to non-root locations
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wase4711:
We've all had issues with the play store over the years, but this one has me stumped.

Rooted LG Flex on T Mobile

everything was fine for almost a month, but a few days ago, i noticed I was no longer able to connect to the play store.

I did all the "normal" things, cleared caches/data from play store, google framework, uninstalled my gmail account and re-installed it, downgraded play store, upgraded play store, tried the hosts file trick, even did a factory reset, and still no play store connection.

Even called Tmobile tech support, and got to the tier 2 folks, and they couldn't get it to work either, so they are sending a new phone tuesday.

Until then, I want to keep on trying to get this to work; I haven't unrooted with Supersu yet, figuring that rooting had nothing to do with this, since it worked fine for a month, rooted, but does anyone else have any suggestions?

Its weird; when I open the play store app, and type something into the search box, it will actually take me to the page where that app is, but when I try to download/install it, I get the dreaded error 927; when I back out, and just try to open the play store app, It doesnt connect at all.

When I try to send files to my phone from my computer, it shows "my apps", but when I try to send them to my phone, I get an error on my phone saying "failed to install" app..

Any thing else I might have not tried with this?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Humayuncool:
After updating to 4.3 my pc/laptop is not recognizing my mobile as mass storage

have tried different cables,ports reinstalled drivers kept battery out of the mobile for few secs as well :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
Many identical posts, you have a ghost usb device in windows.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Humayuncool:
I have seen the similar posts and tried but that haven't helped my cause that is the reason i opened this thread :(
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] knottaclu:
I use my Vario to play mp3's etc whilst doing other things. I currently use WMP and TCMP, but because part of the screen is reserved for video, the touchscreen buttons are tiny and difficult to hit accurately with big, stubby fingers - particularly when doing something active (like mountain biking).

My ideal solution would be a simple MP3 software player which just has four or five big, easy to hit, onscreen buttons (play/pause, stop, previous, next etc) - does anyone know of anything like this?

TIA

Knots
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Scottland:
PocketMusic, can be found at www.pocketmind.com
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] LeoPheonix:
I use mortplayer which works very well and has great big buttons:

http://mortplayer.en.softonic.com/ie/29983
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] knottaclu:
Thanks to both for the very helpful replies. I've gone with Mortplayer which was just what I wanted - no more button missing frustration!

Knots
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
Hello i have a problem with my htc sensation xl. i have deleted all data cache partion and system files so i have no os instaled and i'm stuck on boot logo. My pc can't recognized the phone thru the usb cable. I have instaled twrp and bootloader and also have unlocked bootloader. I have try many usb drivers,adb drivers and fastboot drivers. I don't know if this will help but here is my radio nm: 383160016
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
Are you able to enter "fastboot" mode?
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
on the phone yes but my pc don't recognize my phone.
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
does it show "fastboot usb" on phone while connected to the computer?
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
yes it does.
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
Thats good. Have you selected "Show all devices" in windows device manager?
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
yes in other devices under android.1.0 but still don't recognize :s
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
you need extracted HTC drivers. Then install manually new driver.for the device as followed--> right mouse button on "Android 1.0" install driver -> Search on computer for driver -> show list -> unmark "compatible hardware" and select the folder with extracted htc drivers. The right device ist called "My HTC". If an error shows its not comatible, just don't care about it and force driver installation.

That should work for you.
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
okej done that it shows my htc now what? i can't acces to my storage in my pc window is still no icon from htc
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
Now u can use fastboot. Means you can flash a custom recovery. When you got a working custom recovery you can mount your storage to your computer.

Latest TWRP --> TWRP 2.7.0.1 Sensation XL
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
i already have twrp instaled but stil my pc don't show window to my phone storage.. that's the main problem:) i know all about how to install custom room or stock roms but i'm lost here with blank and no recognision from may pc
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
You installed another recovery version? Sometimes installation is buggy.
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
i have twrp instaled from the beggining than my phone crashed and it somehow deleted all my data files and system with android instaled so i have now blank phone with no android on only twrp. and i'm tryin to connect my phone to pc so i can instal another rom.
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
FIRST flash TWRP again via fastboot. You should use latest 2.7.0.1. If it works --> good

If it not works --> Restore phone via RUU (should work as fastboot works) Sensation XL RUUs

Make sure you have right version matching your CID and FIRMWARE versions if you flash RUU.

EDIT: Can twrp acces your internal storage at the moment? Have you tried to format it again?
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
hello again now i have another problem.. ruu program stops after sending.. it shows sending for about 3hours and than it show error 155. what can i do?
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
twrp --> custom rom did not work?

for ruu you need stock recovery installed :)
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
how do i instal stock recovery?

do you have teamviewer on pc?
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
i just assist another installation atm and my internet is bugged. I'm on UMTS stick now. We can use teamview when im done. Should not take as long.

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try this --> http://www.mediafire.com/?dcjbq5ry6br48q6 for getting stock recovery
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
i will try:)

okej let me know when you are done. thanks
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
Here you are --> http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1072166&d=1337504362

install it using your recovery --> flash zip

i just installed teamviewer9
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
696 283 566

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[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
let me know when you are ready
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
MAN please get new password and send me via PM. You cant post your acces public....

i get error that your teamviewer license has expired....

You can choose "non commercial use" for now (I won't get paid LOL)

That should let u use teamviewer :)
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
oh s*it:) one moment
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
okay.

My internet connection is stable for max. 30 minutes in a row. So just be patient if i'm "gone"
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
seems to work :)
[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
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[General Questions and Answers] skkrilec:
does it work?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] me.aakash:
[Q] pls help me can't unlock bootloader. tried htcdev.com ,rumrunner & firewater too

:(already read many threads but cannot unlock the bootloader

i already have tried to unlock bootloader through htcdev.com , rumrunner and firewater but failed.

please help me guys i desperately want to unlock the bootloader but stuck, tried every possible thing, followed every step correctly but dont know where i making the mistake or is it my stubborn device.

while booting into bootloader the following is shown on the screen

***LOCKED***

M7_WLZ PVT SHIP S-ON RH

HBOOT-1.54.0000

RADIO-1.12.42.0731

OpenDSP-v31.120.274.0617

OS-1.10.605.8

eMMC-boot 2048MB

Aug 7 2013,16:38:58.0

this is the exact thing as shown on the device's bootloader screen.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Darkmx2000:
What OS are you using on your PC?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] me.aakash:
using ubuntu 12.10 32bit

i am using ubuntu 12.10 32bit version
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] lj50036:
What verison of android is on the phone??
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] me.aakash:
i am on android 4.2.2

i am on android 4.2.2
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] lj50036:
What is the name of the rumrunner version your using??
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] me.aakash:
i have tried two versions 0.5.0 and 1.10.605.15

i have tried two versions 0.5.0 and 1.10.605.15 but both of them give differnt errors at the end