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

Sultan of Bling · 11-07-2013 01:07PM

I'm having an issue at the moment charging my S4. I'm charging from roughly 5-10% power.

Last week it took 6 hours + to recharge, last weekend it took only 2 hours and yesterday again it took 6 hours +.

pinkstars · 11-07-2013 01:47PM

timetogo wrote: »

Just for that bit (as it's slightly convoluted).

1: Put in SD card & boot up phone.
2: Install Estrongs File Manager
3: Open it and go into Settings
4: Click Directory Setting
5: Click Download Path and point it at /sdcard/Download (if the folder doesn't exist then create it).
6: Open Chrome and try to download a file. You'll get a screen asking if you'd like to use Chrome or ES Downloader. Choose ES Downloader and click Always.

Done. All downloads will go to SD Card in future.

There may be a simpler way but you only have to do the above steps once.

What I downloaded is called ES File Explorer?
When I go into it I can't find anything about settings

bodyhead · 11-07-2013 03:58PM

Sultan of Bling wrote: »

I'm having an issue at the moment charging my S4. I'm charging from roughly 5-10% power.

Last week it took 6 hours + to recharge, last weekend it took only 2 hours and yesterday again it took 6 hours +.

How are you charging? from your PC by USB or by the charger?

It could change depending on which you use,

bodyhead · 11-07-2013 04:04PM

pinkstars wrote: »

What I downloaded is called ES File Explorer?
When I go into it I can't find anything about settings

According to the screenshots on the google play page it should be on the right side of the bottom toolbar, but that could've changed with an update I'm guessing.

You could try pressing the left button on the device by the home button, just a guess.

timetogo · 11-07-2013 06:12PM

pinkstars wrote: »

What I downloaded is called ES File Explorer?
When I go into it I can't find anything about settings

Yeah you do. Hit the settings button on the phone (the one to the left of the home button).

You'll see the settings menu down at the bottom of the screen (shown in the attached screenshot).

Sephiroth_dude · 11-07-2013 06:33PM

Got this from amazon today,a lovely cover I must say.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C6CRVNY/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

11-07-2013 08:05PM

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Got this from amazon today,a lovely cover I must say.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C6CRVNY/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can see why some people like it but personally, it's way too big.

themacdaddy · 12-07-2013 07:55AM

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Got this from amazon today,a lovely cover I must say.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C6CRVNY/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks lovely...I am tempted. Damn you!

pinkstars · 12-07-2013 10:15AM

timetogo wrote: »

Yeah you do. Hit the settings button on the phone (the one to the left of the home button).

You'll see the settings menu down at the bottom of the screen (shown in the attached screenshot).

Thank you so much for your help.

My photos are going automatically to the memory card now......just can't seem to find them on the memory card now....God I must be making a mountain out of a molehill!

But I would appreciate your help,

Thanks

Kenno90 · 12-07-2013 10:28AM

pinkstars wrote: »

Thank you so much for your help.

My photos are going automatically to the memory card now......just can't seem to find them on the memory card now....God I must be making a mountain out of a molehill!

But I would appreciate your help,

Thanks

Look for a folder called DCIM (Digital Camera IMages), they are normally in there

pinkstars · 12-07-2013 10:32AM

I just found that.

I made a big boo boo. I downloaded so many audio files (some an hour long) that I ran out of my 50MB daily allowance.

I thought I had unlimited web access. Now I have my internet turned off and so I suppose I have to stick to a Wi Fi area.

I'm sad!

Kenno90 · 12-07-2013 10:52AM

pinkstars wrote: »

I just found that.

I made a big boo boo. I downloaded so many audio files (some an hour long) that I ran out of my 50MB daily allowance.

I thought I had unlimited web access. Now I have my internet turned off and so I suppose I have to stick to a Wi Fi area.

I'm sad!

Be very careful, you don't go over your allowance , I've 1GB and its limiting.

If you haven't already you can set the phone to automatically turn of the data if you go over.

Its in settings > data usage

madmoe · 12-07-2013 11:16AM

Hey all,
Has anyone used Deezer at all? Does anyone know what happens after the 15 day trial on Android!?

Cheers,
M

MonkstownHoop · 12-07-2013 06:39PM

just bought the s4 after having my s3 stolen, anyone recommend an sd card to buy online?

evolutionqy7 · 12-07-2013 06:45PM

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

just bought the s4 after having my s3 stolen, anyone recommend an sd card to buy online?

Amazon is always a safe bet. You can get Sandisks of all sizes at a fair price, though the Samsung's are meant to a little better and faster, but they cost a bit more.

I have a 64GB San disk and works fine.

MonkstownHoop · 12-07-2013 07:04PM

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

Amazon is always a safe bet. You can get Sandisks of all sizes at a fair price, though the Samsung's are meant to a little better and faster, but they cost a bit more.

I have a 64GB San disk and works fine.

is it a micro card i am looking for?

evolutionqy7 · 12-07-2013 08:15PM

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

is it a micro card i am looking for?

Yes. MicroSD

In other news. Got my Neo Hybrid case today. Beautiful case!!! But probably won't use it. Already wrote to seller asking for a refund.

Volume rocker and power buttons are nearly impossible to press and no headphone jack will fit into the tiny hole they made. Useless case in my eyes.

Clareman · 12-07-2013 08:46PM

I had a screen guard on my phone for the last couple of months, it lifted this evening and I took it off, my gawd the screen is wonderful, even the feel of it is better, but I'm paranoid of scratching the screen, anyone recommend a good screen guard?

balkieb2002 · 12-07-2013 11:35PM

I have an Invisishield on mine since the day I bought it in CPW (i have it a couple months now) and I'm really happy with it. I don't actually have a case only the front guard as I feel the screen is the only part worth protecting and the invisishield provides exactly the protection I need.

Only downside is part of the glue seems to be fading around the bottom edge so I've had to cut that bit of the screen guard off but at least the main screen is protected and if you put it on correctly it's nearly impossible to tell you have even something on the phone.

13-07-2013 11:40AM

The screen on my S4 smashed today. The digitizer still works. Anyone know where I can get it repaired?

balkieb2002 · 13-07-2013 12:05PM

Deleted User wrote: »

The screen on my S4 smashed today. The digitizer still works. Anyone know where I can get it repaired?

I heard a few good things about http://www.fonfix.ie/

There was a few posts about them in this thread and apparently they are the crowd Vodafone use to fix issues... thinks its around 140 for a repair.

Do you not have insurance on it?

13-07-2013 12:10PM

Nope! Stupidly didnt get insurance.

13-07-2013 12:30PM

Just got a price of 299!!! they say they need to replace the LCD screen too. I checked online and there is a tutorial to replace the screen on its own. Im not sure if i should attempt it myself though......dammit!

EDIT** I should mention that it was GSM solutions

Squaredude · 13-07-2013 02:07PM

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

Yes. MicroSD

In other news. Got my Neo Hybrid case today. Beautiful case!!! But probably won't use it. Already wrote to seller asking for a refund.

Volume rocker and power buttons are nearly impossible to press and no headphone jack will fit into the tiny hole they made. Useless case in my eyes.

I have the Neo Hybrid on mine and everything works perfectly.

bodyhead · 13-07-2013 04:37PM

Well I got my S4 back from Vodafone on Friday and guess what? Its only been a day and the same fault is still there!

The repair doc says it was a faulty battery and they have replaced it with a new one, sorry guys its going back again and if its not fixed the second time I'm asking for my money back.

Wonderful phone! ****e build quality!

Such a pain!

MonkstownHoop · 13-07-2013 04:40PM

small question and most likely stupid but i can't find where to change the clock to 24hr format?

Clareman · 13-07-2013 04:58PM

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

small question and most likely stupid but i can't find where to change the clock to 24hr format?

Settings --> More --> Date and Time --> Use 24-hour format

Irish Gunner · 14-07-2013 05:53AM

Thinking of selling S3 and get S4.I know someone who works with Samsung but with discount costs about €500 unlocked.

Want to compare this checked Amazon any other good places online where to buy phone?

Thanks

14-07-2013 04:40PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Just got a price of 299!!! they say they need to replace the LCD screen too. I checked online and there is a tutorial to replace the screen on its own. Im not sure if i should attempt it myself though......dammit!

EDIT** I should mention that it was GSM solutions

With the S3, you could buy the replacement glass for €15 and replace it yourself (if you take your time, and follow an online tutorial carefully). The worst that would happen is that you mess it up, then have to pay for a full screen replacement anyway.

If the digitizer still works, then it's worth having a crack yourself.

evolutionqy7 · 14-07-2013 05:00PM

Basil3 wrote: »

With the S3, you could buy the replacement glass for €15 and replace it yourself (if you take your time, and follow an online tutorial carefully). The worst that would happen is that you mess it up, then have to pay for a full screen replacement anyway.

If the digitizer still works, then it's worth having a crack yourself.

Should add it will void your warranty too!

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