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

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    Fieldog wrote: »

    Mmm the bold capped writing saying do not flash on your S4...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 790 ✭✭✭DUBLINHITMAN


    I recently came from the iPhone after many years of owning them I decided just to jump ship
    and since I've had the s4 I'm sorry I didn't jump sooner
    and im not much of a techy fella so getting used to the s4 was a bit hard
    and that just shows that the iPhone is idiot proof in comparison
    every time I use the wifes or have to answer it, actually feel like a kids phone
    I probably haven't answered any of your questions above but its just my thoughts
    hope it helps on your decision


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭iggy


    Dropped my phone and screen cracked. How much am I looking at to get it fixed and where?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    iggy wrote: »
    Dropped my phone and screen cracked. How much am I looking at to get it fixed and where?

    Bring it back to the place you bought it, might be more expensive but at least it will done by Sammy trained staff. You'll keep your warranty and have a good come back if any other faults develop. There's way too many threads on boards of Chinese shops ****ing up :(


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 81,311 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Is there anyway to transfer your playlists in itunes to the S4?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    Put an custom Google edition ROM on tonight. So far so good, see how tomorrow goes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭elderlemon


    isyncr in the Google play store.
    Is there anyway to transfer your playlists in itunes to the S4?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,756 ✭✭✭kingtiger


    iggy wrote: »
    Dropped my phone and screen cracked. How much am I looking at to get it fixed and where?

    Phonemenders did one for me for 180 quid

    eejit in work dropped it 10 minutes after taking it out of the box


  • Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Put an custom Google edition ROM on tonight. So far so good, see how tomorrow goes.

    Is it possible to install this rom without an SD card? I'm desperate for this ROM and I'm waiting for an SD card to arrive from Amazon


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭iggy


    kingtiger wrote: »
    Phonemenders did one for me for 180 quid

    eejit in work dropped it 10 minutes after taking it out of the box

    Ouch. Don't think I can afford €180.
    May have to sell it as damaged.
    How much is it worth with a cracked screen.


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  • Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    iggy wrote: »
    Ouch. Don't think I can afford €180.
    May have to sell it as damaged.
    How much is it worth with a cracked screen.

    150 max.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    Is it possible to install this rom without an SD card? I'm desperate for this ROM and I'm waiting for an SD card to arrive from Amazon

    I flashed it from my SD card but clock work mod recovery had the option to flash ROMs from both memories


  • Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I flashed it from my SD card but clock work mod recovery had the option to flash ROMs from both memories

    One thing I'm having a bit of bother with is installing clockworkmod onto the phone? Have you a link you can pm me? Would really appreciate it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    One thing I'm having a bit of bother with is installing clockworkmod onto the phone? Have you a link you can pm me? Would really appreciate it.

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2279579

    I picked up the latest version from the thread above, put phone into download mode, open Odin, select the CWM file and press start.

    Takes about 15 seconds.


  • Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2279579

    I picked up the latest version from the thread above, put phone into download mode, open Odin, select the CWM file and press start.

    Takes about 15 seconds.

    Great, thanks man! Have CWM installed now. Any ideas how I transfer the ROM to my device now? (new to Android!)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    Great, thanks man! Have CWM installed now. Any ideas how I transfer the ROM to my device now? (new to Android!)

    FAQ AND HOW TO



    Thats as far as my help goes, search and read XDA threads, there's 1000's of guides so no need to rewrite them.


  • Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I've stupidly soft bricked my S4 messing around in CWM without the SD card and now I need to reinstall the stock firmware for it. Do you know where I can do this/get the stock firmware from? I'm with 3 Ireland.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 19,058 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    iggy wrote: »
    Dropped my phone and screen cracked. How much am I looking at to get it fixed and where?

    http://www.fonfix.ie/

    Found these last week, all Galaxy S4 problems to be fixed is €141. I emailed them and they confirmed that its 140 to fix a completely shattered screen.

    I dont know how reputable they are tho but someone else on here might know?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭michealkirwan


    hi is this a phone worth getting? good battery life? does it freeze?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭iggy


    jonny24ie wrote: »
    http://www.fonfix.ie/

    Found these last week, all Galaxy S4 problems to be fixed is €141. I emailed them and they confirmed that its 140 to fix a completely shattered screen.

    I dont know how reputable they are tho but someone else on here might know?

    Cheers. I'll have a look. Got a quote on adverts. ie for €180. They say genuine Samsung parts and warranty won't be affected.
    I'm gonna go into Vodafone shop and ask how much?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 141 ✭✭amg-slurp


    iggy wrote: »
    Cheers. I'll have a look. Got a quote on adverts. ie for €180. They say genuine Samsung parts and warranty won't be affected.
    I'm gonna go into Vodafone shop and ask how much?

    Let me know if your selling :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭iggy


    jonny24ie wrote: »
    http://www.fonfix.ie/

    Found these last week, all Galaxy S4 problems to be fixed is €141. I emailed them and they confirmed that its 140 to fix a completely shattered screen.

    I dont know how reputable they are tho but someone else on here might know?

    Brought phone into them this morning at 11am. Collected it at 1pm.
    €140 it cost.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 19,058 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    iggy wrote: »
    Brought phone into them this morning at 11am. Collected it at 1pm.
    €140 it cost.

    Thats dam good tbh, dare i say its a kinda bargain alert :P. How are you finding the repair so far?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭iggy


    jonny24ie wrote: »
    Thats dam good tbh, dare i say its a kinda bargain alert :P. How are you finding the repair so far?
    Thanks for recommending Jonny24ie
    Yea it's super job.
    Went to Vodafone shop this morning and get said about €180 to fix it. I asked him who fixes them for them and he said fonefix. :-)
    U get a receipt with the job done and your Sammy warranty is still valid.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 19,058 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    No prob, I'll be going with them myself now so :)


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,381 ✭✭✭Doom


    I'm on 3 and still haven't got the firmware update, it's set up to download and update automatically. ...anyone else on 3, that didn't get it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭pinkstars


    Hi,

    I am just wondering if any of you have these type of cases for yer phones?

    http://www.grabonestore.ie/phone-wallet#deal-page-conditions

    Thinking of getting one but I am unsure if I can use the camera etc if the case is on, i.e. if there is a hole for it etc,

    Thanks


  • Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 11,379 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Doom wrote: »
    I'm on 3 and still haven't got the firmware update, it's set up to download and update automatically. ...anyone else on 3, that didn't get it?

    What firmware do you have? If you have a BTU version, sim free, then there is an update expected this week.

    I installed a google version (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824). Seems a bit bland. :)

    Wonder if gestures will be integrated into other roms..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    After trying out stock android for a couple of days I'm going back to touch wizz. Stock android is missing way too many software features that make the S4 what it is.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 433 ✭✭rafi bomb


    Cracked the top of my screen like a dope. How much am I looking at to repair it?


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