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[Galaxy S 5 General] RCJ89:
Exactly so once you have a case you lose the metal feel. So dont get the obsession with it and i personally feel the pleather on the note 3 and s5 feels bettee especially the s5 its just a nice soft touch. I know which material id rather have in my car.

my sis in law and her bf both have iphone 5s they look like crap. She has a black one. Scratches everywhere til certain parts of the phone look green. Screen is completely cracked in bottom left corner. His is white and lots of scratches and dents, both phones look awful. Funnily enough they both now want the s4, s5 is too expensive for them.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Sevael:
I prefer using my phones caseless and I'm not a fan of the metal finish either. A plastic frame is fine for me because I don't choke the hell out of my phone when I hold it. I treat it with care and respect like the $700+ device that it is. Never had any creaks in my S4.

I also loved the finish on the back of the Note 3, but it was just slightly too big for my taste. I'm really stoked for the S5 based on what I've seen and read thus far.
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
I've had a gold 5s with a brown Apple case since day one. It feels and looks nicer than any other phone I've used (even the S5 IMO, but fake leather can't compare to the real deal :P). If you don't have a case and aren't super-careful, the iPhone can get beat up pretty quickly.

The premium/metal argument is definitely moot to me. Considering I never use a case on anything (except for the iPhone with Apple-branded stuff), I'd rather have something that holds up to wear and tear than "premium" metal.
[Galaxy S 5 General] amsguitarist:
Why not put a Skinomi on the metal phone? Takes care of all the problems you mention. Scratches, grip while retaining the metal look. I am open to all phones but the Samsung bias is a little ridiculous, almost as bad as the Apple fans. What should I expect in the S5 forum though?
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
+1. It's silly that people treat their top-of-the-line smartphones like trash because they got it on contract or as a gift XD

If you're gonna have it for 2 years, at least make it last that long. You have no idea how many people I see on Facebook saying "Sorry guys my phone broke won't have another till I can afford it".
[Galaxy S 5 General] WizeGuyDezignz:
I completely disagree for the most part. The M8 may be more appealing aesthetically to a lot of people over the S5, but that's about it. After all, it's a phone, not a fashion statement.

Also, I go to the gym regularly and am not a small guy....but the M8 was just too heavy for a phone. I don't mean heavy like I couldn't hold it for a while, but it just became cumbersome. Another negative of making it 90% metal. And everyone already knows about the propensity to dings, scratches, etc.

Put a case on and it eliminates pretty much all of the metal since the speaker grills on the front are made of plastic. Not only that, a case makes an already heavy and cumbersome phone even more heavy and cumbersome. It also takes away the looks. It just adds up to a non-ideal situation all around.

The biggest beef I personally have, is with your fit and finish statement. The reason why I say personally, is because I have had major bad luck with the M7 and M8 in the fit and finish department. I had 3 total M7's last year, and all 3 had fit and finish issues. The glass not flush with the speaker grills, the polycarbonate on the top and sides were uneven, etc. Tons of issues on every single one that I had. Was it just my bad luck? I don't think so since I saw lots of posts about similar issues.

Fast forward to the M8 and a similar issue. The polycarbonate fit issues were eliminated by removing it and putting metal around the sides and the bottom. But the M8 that I returned today had the same speaker grill not being flush with the screen issue. I was over it and it was just one of many reasons why I returned the M8 in favor of the S5.

And how about Samsung and their "cheap plastic phones"? Well, I will tell you what....I have owned TONS of phones over the past few years and I've never had a single fit or finish issue with a Samsung phone. I have owned the S3, Note 2, S4 (on two different occasions) and the Note 3 and I've never had a single issue. Their polycarbonate is excellent, and more durable and resilient than the soft metal that the M8 uses.

At the end of the day, yes, the M8 looks great! I won't deny that one bit. But in practice, it's just not very practical. It's just too heavy, too delicate and too cumbersome. I will gladly pass and wait for my plastic S5. :good:
[Galaxy S 5 General] amsguitarist:
I completely understand what you mean, but those problems don't necessarily hinder any usage of the device. Its a compromise HTC has made because they likely don't have the manufacturing infrastructure that some of these other companies have. All I can say is at least HTC is trying to innovate design instead of sticking with easy predictable design choices. Again, everybody seems to have already made up their mind on what is the better " feeling" phone.

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And again, this is very reminiscent of trying to explain to an iPhone fan why a 5" screen is so great.

Personally, I hate anecdotal evidence of nitpicks for a reason why somebody tried a phone 20 times and returned it. I had an M7, seemed fine to me. Had a Galaxy S3, seemed OK. Had an iPhone 5, it was OK. Currently have a Moto X, its good too. Point: the phones work, but some look and feel better than others. Maybe I should take out my micrometer so I can complain about QC inconsistencies.
[Galaxy S 5 General] hemander:
This!

http://www.trustedreviews.com/samsung-galaxy-s5_Mobile-Phone_review
[Galaxy S 5 General] Martins2759:
Can anyone that has the phone tell me a little bit about the fingerprint scanner? I've seen maybe more than 30 minutes of footage of people trying it out, but in none of the videos I watched did I find one in which they tried the scanner in the way most people will use it on a busy day: one handed and with the thumb slightly diagonal. Can anyone try this and give feedback? I totally see this working if the fingerprint is well set up, but who knows...

Anyone care to try this out? Everyone else is just way too linear and not "realistic" at all...

Thanks in advance :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] sohebq:
As far as I have seen in reviews. It is bit Hit n Miss of gesture. Works sometimes but not every time, annoying for most.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Martins2759:
I've seen a few too, but they always use two hands rather than only one, and that does not reflect what the average user would want.

I figure if it works diagonally or almost horizontally, even if with two tries, it's still faster than a pattern... I'm going to keep looking for the genius mind that will remember to actually have a good review of one of the main features of the phone... :D
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
S5's finger print scanner is a piece of crap. Only when u swipe with 2 hands in action. Otherwise it wont work 100% using 1 hand.
[Galaxy S 5 General] barondebxl:
Yes the iPhone 5s implementation is MUCH better. When I had my hands on the S5 it was frustrating trying to get the finger scanner to work but after a while I found out the trick, you have to use both hands for sure, then you have to swipe the surface of your finger gently and slowly down to the home button and it works almost all the time.
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
And thats why its a pain in da a$$ for me. If u used 5S and S5's finger print scanner instantly is a minus. Honestly i didnt use fingerprint scanner on S5 since the 1st day and after the very 1st try. What a pity for such a function ( Samsung puts it in the front on home button, damn HTC put it in da back. Bloody hell, it was a nightmare on the One Max as its as big as a pair of THONGs)
[Galaxy S 5 General] barondebxl:
Yeah, I don't think I'll use it u less I leave my phone u attended for a second, then I'll activate it.
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
Well represented! Job nicely done ;)

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One hand, just 3 words : u r fked!
[Galaxy S 5 General] WizeGuyDezignz:
Look what a little white truck just dropped off.....come to daddy!!!! :D
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
:D
[Galaxy S 5 General] CLARiiON:
Do tell us what you think about gear 2 Neo. Waiting to hear your thoughts on that.

:good:
[Galaxy S 5 General] SuperTeece:
My 1st Impression

It's fantastic!

I have mine and have setup everything I can think of. The fingerprint scanner is really simple to use. I saved both thumbs (swiping them while holding one handed in that hand) and an index finger (you can save up to three). The only issue I've had was when I was swiping the wrong direction.

I've tested it underwater! I have video of the test uploading to YouTube now, you'll be able to see it here: http://youtu.be/-NKUCno6Uj0

Also, not in the video, I tested it in the shower. The screen is really sensitive to water droplets hitting the screen. Numerous times I had it go back or launch an app, etc just because some water splashed it.

In all, it's a great phone so far!
[Galaxy S 5 General] surf1:
your link says "this video is private"
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
If it's still uploading, it won't be public yet.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Acaibowl:
In terms of fit and finish.....until it gets a plastic cover....a plastic to protect the metal.

I try hard to understand all the buzz about unibody aluminum smartphones.
[Galaxy S 5 General] avenging:
so anybody tested the gear fit with it yet?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Acaibowl:
Does the M8 have wireless charging capability? I don't think so.
[Galaxy S 5 General] SuperTeece:
Yeah, I was waiting for it to upload. I have to add annotations when I get home in a bit then I'll open it up.
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
No it doesn't. You'll need to get a wireless charging case to add that functionality.
[Galaxy S 5 General] verks:
I find the fingerprint scanner to work quite well. I set it with one hand with my thumb at an angle. The more I use it the higher the accuracy. I also found the M8 a tad cumbersome. I love the phone but it wasn't for me. I'm happy with the S5 so far. I like the little tweaks Sammy threw in.

from my Tab Pro
[Galaxy S 5 General] skivnit:
Go read the M8 forums you will find that 90% of the users put a case on it as soon as they got the phone, so there goes your good looking phone argument. Anyone bought the mini wireless pad?

Does the black s5 have gaps between the screen and the frame at the top ? It gets filled with dust after few weeks
[Galaxy S 5 General] msavic6:
Heres a great video proving the fingerprint scanner can be used with one hand on the S5 plus a comparison to the 5S TouchID.

http://youtu.be/t1VPRvdkKJg
[Galaxy S 5 General] amsguitarist:
For the record, I just got a white S5 and I made my decision NOT based on how the phone looks or feels. I'm not going to sit here and defend Samsung for using mass produced cheap plastic bodies on the phone. I would prefer more rigid, solid feeling materials akin to the Moto X at least. I made my decision based on the screen quality, software features and camera. If I wanted a better looking phone I would have picked up the M8. Some of you guys get too worked up trying to defend "your phone" from every aspect, and no, none of them are perfect.
[Galaxy S 5 General] RCJ89:
there goes the metal better than plastic argument too. Like i said all along i dont get the hype about metal coz when u put a case on the metal feel is gone
[Galaxy S 5 General] natefish:
My first impressions are that it does everything my S3 did, only much better. This is a good thing. I know how iPhone users feel now, in a way, because this is the first time I've stayed with a device family on an upgrade.

WIFI MIMO IS FAST! It used to take hours for Google Play Music to download all of my playlists. Now, MUCH faster.

The camera... There is definitely a learning curve in order to do all the stuff as advertised. This will frustrate many, but I'm willing to learn if I get good results.

The screen... Everything people say it is. Went out in the sun with it and didn't even think to check how well it adjusted because it just worked so well. Held it next to my S3 and really could see how far it's come.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Beefheart:
I have seen a couple of videos with people using their thumb on it one handed and it working every time. I'm surprised looking at the video I have posted below.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s5-fingerprint-scanner-reader,26135.html

Shown to work fine in this video.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Martins2759:
https://youtu.be/t1VPRvdkKJg
[Galaxy S 5 General] barondebxl:
YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!! Dude give me your impressions as soon as you get a chance!!!!!

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Thanks man I wanted to do that last night but I was lazy, basically if you set it up one handed it'll work fine. Maybe not as great as the 5s but pretty close.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Cocytan:
Pic of my shiny new S5 in the official flip view case!

Great impressions so far, but the fingerprint sensor is irritating...
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
That case looks nice! Not quite as unique as the Dot View, though :P
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
Congratulations to anyone that got the delivery. I hipe u all enjoy the S5 as much as I did! Bon Appetit :P
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
How did u do that ? It cant recognize even at a slight angle on mine ? Maybe i have a smellee thumb ? :eek:
[Galaxy S 5 General] skivnit:
I'm so disappointed they told me I'd get mine today but they only had whites, gotta wait for tomorrow. Art enabled?
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
I dont know how they made it but for me it never worked :( Im pretty sure there will be more complaints about the finger thing soon here in this forum. Its very itchy. And it feels kinda awkward to try to swipe your thumb at the right angle for the FPS to work with just 1 hand on a 5" fone. Im sure that IP6 with current FPS technology will beat the crap out of SS ( if its really 4.7" when it comes out ). What a pity for such gr8t function but wasnt fully attented :(
[Galaxy S 5 General] jagrave:
I think I read from someone that when they were first setting it up with the fingerprints they swiped their thumbs at an angle so that that's how it originally got read. I don't know if that's what you're saying you already tried.
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
I tried and it worked like 1 out of 10. And it didnt feel right at all. Specially holding the fone 1 hand and try to use your thumb at the same time with the agle that fsc can read, makes your S5 in a situation that could lead to a drop on the floor. When u get it, just try and u know what i mean. Aint that easy.
[Galaxy S 5 General] jagrave:
oh that stinks. Is the problem the hardware, or the software behind it?
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
I think its software related. Maybe even hardware as with the HTC one Max, it also have to be from top to bottom, no left to right or vice versa. But the One Max fps was worse.
[Galaxy S 5 General] pizzlewizzle:
Can someone with the phone play really loud music and capture video(like a concert enviornment) and let me know what the sound quality is like please. The S3 was terrible for recording music at concerts/festivals/shows...
[Galaxy S 5 General] boodies:
I quote GSMArena

"Video quality is amazing

The Samsung Galaxy S5 can record 2160p videos at 30fps (in this mode some features are disabled), 1080p at 30fps and 60fps. There's also a 120fps slow-motion mode at 720p.

Videos are stored in MP4 files with bitrate varying by mode. 1080p @ 30fps videos are still captured 17Mpbs, 60fps mode goes up to 28Mbps, while 2160p videos are at a whopping 48Mbps. That means a short 30 second video grows to 180MB - be mindful of that if you're recording a video you want to share later.

In any case, sound is recorded in stereo at a bitrate of 128Kbps and a sampling rate of 48kHz.

The video camera doesn't have as many fancy shooting modes as the still camera, but dual shot is available and you can do time lapse videos. The time lapse videos can speed things up to 8x, with resolution and frame rate remaining at 1080p @ 30fps (time lapse actually requires less processing power than regular video capture).

Touch focus is available before and during video recording and you can switch back to continuous autofocus if you prefer. There's also digital zoom available up to 4x and the quality is pretty good even at the highest level."

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5-review-1064p9.php
[Galaxy S 5 General] nexo85:
I got my s5 exynos version for a few days now. Device only gives me 2.5 hours of screen on time. I really want root.
[Galaxy S 5 General] barondebxl:
Wow that sucks man. Are you a heavy user?
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
Thing is, the S5 is pretty indestructible. It may use plastic, but it's very strong (but then again, so is the M8).
[Galaxy S 5 General] pifive:
Coming from an S3 I can say I am happy all my apps showed up on the new phone with in and hour. Was as expected.. Only thing didn't like was the new usb plug.. I'll guess I have to buy a new car charge. I will post as I get more comfortable with it.
[Galaxy S 5 General] SolarTrans:
The old chargers work just fine, just plug them into the center part. The extra plug to the left adds USB 3.0 functionality, but if you just use the center one it works perfectly with USB 2.0 :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] Beefheart:
My S5 is being delivered this morning and I'm at work. But the form factor is almost identical to the S4 and I have no issues holding it one handed and sliding my thumb down the home button as per the video. Although I do have big hands to be fair, perhaps small hands is the issue on your part?
[Galaxy S 5 General] skivnit:
Damn samsung screwed up here as they only shipped white ones Wtf
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
I dont think i have small hand. Try to swipe with your thumb on the same hand that holds the S5. Let see how it goes :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] Beefheart:
Similar to the videos posted above I would hope. Like I said, the form factor differences between the S4 and the S5, at least in terms of physical size, is negligible. And I have no problem performing the motion one handed on the S4.
[Galaxy S 5 General] hung2900:
No problem with Note 2 and Note 3:D
[Galaxy S 5 General] skivnit:
just got the white one (told them ill exchange it for black once the stock gets in) the fingerprint scanner just works all the time, also for some reason i got a free 16gb micro sd and a 6month free glass repair so i'm quite satisfied
[Galaxy S 5 General] pifive:
Oh Nice!

Thanks for the tip
[Galaxy S 5 General] AdamLC:
Got my S5 delivered this morning! I'm coming from a Nexus 4.

This is my first Samsung phone and I must say it feels and looks great. I've heard things in the past about Samsung phones feeling cheap. The S5 is the certainly doesn't feel or look cheap.

It sits great in my hand, with no sliding like the Nexus 4. I've not had that much of a play yet but the UI looks nice and it feels very snappy with no lag at all! The finger print reader seems to work well too. I've registered my index finger and thumb on my right hand and its worked every time so far.

Only thing I need now is a nice bumper case and wireless charging adapter :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
HAHA! u can use ya a$$ to swipe on Note 3 :D

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With 1 hand or both hands ?
[Galaxy S 5 General] noideaforusername:
It works well with one hand one I set it in advanced with one hand.
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
Ummm..what do u mean set it in advance with one hand ??
[Galaxy S 5 General] noideaforusername:
Take the phone in one hand and set the thumb. This way it works really good one handed.
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
I've tried that lol! maybe i have a SMELLY HAND LOL . S5 doesnt like smelly hand :P
[Galaxy S 5 General] noideaforusername:
Lol yeah, that might be the reason. I tried it too after I ate some potato chips and it didn't worked for me either :silly:
[Galaxy S 5 General] Br4nd3n:
Proud to say I was the first person to get it at my local store! My first impressions were promising, though I did use the display model before hand a week ago. I am very big on the cameras these phones come with, and I'm very pleased with this camera. Plus the phone being IP67 certified for water and dust resistance was a must buy on my part.

Now the wait to see where rooting and flashing will go on this phone. I am on the 900A, through AT&T.
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
Ahhh...i just washed my hands and do as instructed and it works. although it has to be at a decent angle with 1 hand! Thanks bro! Seems like S5 really dislike Smelly hands haha! :highfive:

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Gratzz man! Welldone! be sure to check carefully after closing the back cover as the gaps are very easy to be missed.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Beefheart:
Been using my S5 for about an hour now, and as expected not a single issue unlocking it with one hand using my thumb angled on the fingerprint reader. I must have unlocked about 20-30 times and it's failed maybe once or twice due to moving it too fast.

Is it possible your phone could be faulty?
[Galaxy S 5 General] leoaudio13:
Ive done it hehe. Finally .
[Galaxy S 5 General] RCJ89:
what an amazing device. If samsung continue making phones as such, ill have no choice but to stick with them in furtur and never thought id say that. Even though i loved my s4
[Galaxy S 5 General] jcddcjjcd:
Bottom Flap

Does anyone know it the botom flap covering the USB port can be removed easily without damaging it?

With the back off it looks like a screw may be holding it it position.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Acaibowl:
So no Download booster for you.
[Galaxy S 5 General] jaxf250:
Grabbed a black unit this morning at the local ATT corp store to replace my 2+ y/o GS3. Got the AMEX ISIS wallet thing and that gave me $50 instant credit to use on the device - pretty cool. Later today Amazon delivered the Otterbox Commuter case for it and it works great - buttons are easy to press and the charging flap at the bottom is easy to get to. I am pleased so far and it doesn't add much bulk.Sound comes thru with the case on just fine - doesn't seem to interfere with the speaker at all. I stream some shows during the day from TuneIn and I like to have it nearby to listen to. Speaker seems louder and improved over the GS3 unit. I like it for what I use it for.

First impressions: I miss the AOKP/CM theme engine but this TW isn't as horrible as I thought it would be. The Settings page is not to my liking, but hey I don't spend much time there once the device is set up, so not gonna sweat it. Speed is great compared to my GS3, even with that OC to 1728 MHz this new unit flies. UI is smooth and I am getting used to long-pressing the recents button in order to get the menu to appear. It's actually pretty nice having both functions there on the same button. I would prefer to have menu be default and recents be long press, but maybe with root we can remap the key config file and change that around later on. I'm using Nova launcher and it works well - just like on the GS3 - no problems and my setup looks just like it did before, but now on a larger screen. The brightness on this screen is improved over the GS3, and I can see it better outdoors in the sun. Only had the unit 7 hours so cannot comment on battery life, and I am not going to water test it by choice, so for now, I am very happy with the upgrade. And if something better comes along, I can switch in 12 months on that Next plan thingy from ATT..... looking forward to seeing the devs work their magic if they can with this unit!