Samsung Galaxy S4 thread - See Mod Warning in Post #1

MrVestek

stackeye wrote: »

I think I spoke too soon, the update failed when it hit Clockwordmod recovery, so now I have to figure out how to restore the stock recovery, can't find much on it at all

http://briolidz.wordpress.com/2013/08/12/samsung-galaxy-s4-i9505-unroot-and-restore-to-stock-rom/

Soby

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DZGX6KC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bought this folks to stream my S4 to the tv. Not getting any signal though . I have the S4 19505 , same phone as the 19500 though no ?. Any ideas?. Everything is connected and tried 2 different hdmi's on 2 different tv's . It charges the phone but thats about it

MrVestek

Well I guess I won't be posting in this thread anymore. My S4 was stolen just over an hour ago on O'Connell St. :-(

Soby

Achilles wrote: »

Well I guess I won't be posting in this thread anymore. My S4 was stolen just over an hour ago on O'Connell St. :-(

, ya alright ?

MrVestek

Soby wrote: »

, ya alright ?

Yeah I'm fine... it was a quick snatch and grab. Gutted, especially as it was a prize in a competition.

Don't really have the cash to replace it. Ohh well.

Doge

Achilles wrote: »

Yeah I'm fine... it was a quick snatch and grab. Gutted, especially as it was a prize in a competition.

Don't really have the cash to replace it. Ohh well.

Jesus sorry to hear that Achilles.

Would insurance conver owners against theft?

This something I've been contemplating if I get one, I wonder if its worth it.

DARK-KNIGHT

Achilles wrote: »

Well I guess I won't be posting in this thread anymore. My S4 was stolen just over an hour ago on O'Connell St. :-(

Thats terrible jesus the city is getting so dodgy now..

Keep the chin up mate

MrVestek

waveform wrote: »

Jesus sorry to hear that Achilles.

Would insurance conver owners against theft?

This something I've been contemplating if I get one, I wonder if its worth it.

I only now found out that if I upgraded my bank account to a ufirst account and had the phone registered with my bank they would have replaced it for me for free.

Godammit...

seanbmc

Achilles wrote: »

Well I guess I won't be posting in this thread anymore. My S4 was stolen just over an hour ago on O'Connell St. :-(

Girl I know had hers snatched outside Tara station.

Sorry to hear man.

SuprSi

I was reading about this software;

http://lojackformobiledevices.absolute.com/

It seems to integrate with the firmware of the phone, making it that bit more difficult to remove. It's not cheap, but maybe worth it if there's a chance of your phone being stolen? I don't know anyone using it though.

DARK-KNIGHT

Achilles wrote: »

I only now found out that if I upgraded my bank account to a ufirst account and had the phone registered with my bank they would have replaced it for me for free.

Godammit...

Register now then claim for the phone

danwhite88

Updated firmware this morning to android 4.3 and since then I cannot use T9 in text messages. Is there a way to get T9 with new update. Cant stand using QWERTY.. :mad::mad:

coldfire1x

Sorry to hear that.

It's happening all over the place. My wallet was snatched at around 9PM couple of months back in Dame street. Now I usually go into a shop or pub if I need to make a call in the evening. Dont want my S4 snatched.

MrVestek

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Register now then claim for the phone

You reckon that would work?

evolutionqy7

Achilles wrote: »

You reckon that would work?

Sure. Nothing works better than insurance fraud.

MrVestek

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

Sure. Nothing works better than insurance fraud.

Yeah I didn't think so. I'll just cut my losses and buy a new phone come pay day. Boo.

Sniipe

Just wanted to report that since my 4.3 update (meteor), I've had a good few random restarts.

themacdaddy

Sniipe wrote: »

Just wanted to report that since my 4.3 update (meteor), I've had a good few random restarts.

I am on 4.2 and If I don't turn off my phone every two days or so I won't get any messages or be able to make a call until I restart. Not really a big issue. I am rooted and am using a pre rooted stock rom so maybe it could be the rom causing the issue.

coldfire1x

Sniipe wrote: »

Just wanted to report that since my 4.3 update (meteor), I've had a good few random restarts.

I am also on 4.3 (meteor) since last week. No random restarts on my phone.

yllw.ldbttr

Achilles wrote: »

You reckon that would work?

When registering you are asked for the IMEI, and mobile number.
You also make a declaration that the phone is on the network when registering.

You're not covered for the first 14 days.

It's your call, but you could very easily end up with a fraud conviction and trouble obtaining any kind of insurance in the future.

Is it worth that for a new phone?

To be honest I'd say you registering and immediately claiming would ring a few alarm bells....Not saying you wouldn't get away with it but...

737800

Evening all,
I am thinking of making the switch from the iphone to the samsung s4.... I have been with apple the for number of years and use all apple gear however I have become a little dismayed with the whole ecosystem and am considering dipping my toe into the android system to start with. I know the the whole apple vs samsung is a personal choice but after having had a quick flick through the thread and seen the problems people have had and are having I'm just wondering are people generally happy with the phone and the android system, apps, choice, support etc.
I look forward to your opinions!
Cheers.

MrVestek

yllw.ldbttr wrote: »

When registering you are asked for the IMEI, and mobile number.
You also make a declaration that the phone is on the network when registering.

You're not covered for the first 14 days.

It's your call, but you could very easily end up with a fraud conviction and trouble obtaining any kind of insurance in the future.

Is it worth that for a new phone?

To be honest I'd say you registering and immediately claiming would ring a few alarm bells....Not saying you wouldn't get away with it but...

No no I don't want to comit fraud. I've resigned myself to saving up for a Nexus 5 now.

MonkstownHoop

themacdaddy wrote: »

Spigen Slim Armour case for sale here on Grabone....cheaper than most places I think.

Anyone buy this? i'm still waiting for it to be delivered

willah

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

Anyone buy this? i'm still waiting for it to be delivered

Yes I did. Still waiting too. Estimated delivery was last Friday the 15th

Doge

This news is about a month old now but I could not find it anywhere in this thread.

There is a recall on faulty batteries for the S4 and Samsung are offering free replacements:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-battery-problems-samsung-offers-free-battery-replacements

themacdaddy

willah wrote: »

Yes I did. Still waiting too. Estimated delivery was last Friday the 15th

Me 3

MrStuffins

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

Anyone buy this? i'm still waiting for it to be delivered

willah wrote: »

Yes I did. Still waiting too. Estimated delivery was last Friday the 15th

themacdaddy wrote: »

Me 3

Me 7!

I was leaving it until today to contact them, it's been a full week over the estimated delivery date.

danwhite88

waveform wrote: »

This news is about a month old now but I could not find it anywhere in this thread.

There is a recall on faulty batteries for the S4 and Samsung are offering free replacements:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-battery-problems-samsung-offers-free-battery-replacements

Where do I go to get this replacement battery?

Doge

danwhite88 wrote: »

Where do I go to get this replacement battery?

At your nearest Samsung service centre. Good luck finding where that is though!

There's been mixed reports about getting a replacement battery, but these reports are from all different countries also.

Doge

waveform wrote: »

At your nearest service centre. Good luck finding where that is though!

There's been mixed reports about getting a replacement battery, but these reports are from all different countries also.

All I can find on the Samsung site, is the service locator for the US and the UK,
but none for Ireland:

http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/location/supportServiceLocation.do

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/location

Edit:

If your battery is defective it should be bloated also like the one on the right hand side of this picture: