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The Galaxy S5

MacRumorUser said:
^ Ive just ordered a Note 12.2 !!!!!! aghhhhhhhh.

See WTF am I like !!!!
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Ironic you should say that because:

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Lol!
 
callawayno1 said:
I have questions !!?? Is the 16gb storage enough for apps and games? can you save and run apps on the sd cards storage? and can you take photos and movies and save them to sd card directly ?
Is the speaker really that bad as people saying ?
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You can save apps to the SD card if the developer permits. Also photos and movies, including movies purchased from google play.
 
ordered the electric blue spigen slim case.

Anyone know anywhere selling the 'genuine' samsung Backs. I want a blue on for my white phone.
 
There might be some design changes in store for the Galaxy line......

Didn’t like the design of the Galaxy S5 and have been hoping that Samsung’s smartphone design language gets an overhaul? Well, that might just happen soon, as Samsung has replaced Chang Dong-hoon, the head of its mobile design team. Samsung hasn’t officially commented on why Chang was replaced, though reports suggest that criticism of the Galaxy S5 could be part of the reason, as the phone was found to be lacking in innovation and its textured back, while nice in feel and use, received lukewarm reception from critics.

Chang will be replaced by Lee Min-hyouk, who was the vice president for mobile design until now. Does this mean that we’ll start seeing a revamp in the company’s mobile design aesthetics? That will likely take some time if it does happen, but after having paraded the same feel and look for all its smartphones for almost three years, the reshuffling in the design team could bring about some much appreciated changes in the mobile products of the world’s largest phone manufacturer
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http://www.sammobile.com/2014/05/08/samsung-replaces-head-of-mobile-design/
 
mclld said:
Ughhh I like their phones, dont listen to the tech blowhard know-it-alls Samsung
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my exact thoughts..... The S5 is one of it not my favorite phone of all time.....
The Galaxy line of phones are the best selling android phone line......
 
I'm jot a big fan of their designs so I hope this is a change for the better. And don't think its because of the plastic, if they want to keep that design and removable backs its fine with me, I just hope they get rid of the fake chrome finish and fake leather finish. If you take the S5 and get rid of that chrome finish and replace it with a glossy or matte black finish and flatten out the fake leather but keep the grippy surface I think it would look really nice.

The software is an entirely different beast though.
 
MacRumorUser said:
ordered the electric blue spigen slim case.

Anyone know anywhere selling the 'genuine' samsung Backs. I want a blue on for my white phone.
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I also got that Spigen case, along with some others, in fact since I snapped a pic last week this is my haul from last Friday on Amazon and at Verizon:



So far I like the case, but I rock with Spigen cases on all my phones, so I already knew I'd like the quality.

I am also interested in a genuine Samsung electric blue back if someone knows where to obtain one.
 
A tip to share...

Developer options, limit background processes to 1 or 2.

Frees up significant memory for multitasking. It does not limit multitasking, it limits those other background services like Samsung push etc..

My device works smoother now.
 
MacRumorUser said:
A tip to share...

Developer options, limit background processes to 1 or 2.

Frees up significant memory for multitasking. It does not limit multitasking, it limits those other background services like Samsung push etc..

My device works smoother now.
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Thats a pro tip for sure!

I think people who complain about lag on the Samsung products don't know about turning on developer options and getting rid of animations and also using the tip you just mentioned. If you do that, the S5 is just as smooth as the M8 in my opinion.
 
Fernandez21 said:
I'm jot a big fan of their designs so I hope this is a change for the better. And don't think its because of the plastic, if they want to keep that design and removable backs its fine with me, I just hope they get rid of the fake chrome finish and fake leather finish. If you take the S5 and get rid of that chrome finish and replace it with a glossy or matte black finish and flatten out the fake leather but keep the grippy surface I think it would look really nice.

The software is an entirely different beast though.
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Thats what i thought and bagged it too when saw in store on release, (apologies to jamezr) but after having it for a week i love the feel of the phone, back feels nice and the chrome is grippy, not slippery, and no case needed like M8 and 5S.

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Jspring86 said:
I also got that Spigen case, along with some others, in fact since I snapped a pic last week this is my haul from last Friday on Amazon and at Verizon:

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So far I like the case, but I rock with Spigen cases on all my phones, so I already knew I'd like the quality.

I am also interested in a genuine Samsung electric blue back if someone knows where to obtain one.
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Don't think available yet, this site is UK based. I saw the blue phone/black front didn't like it, Blue/white would be nice.

http://www.mobilezap.com.au/45111-official-samsung-galaxy-s5-back-cover-electric-blue.htm
 
I have been watching this thread since it started (I read most of the Android threads, but not one for posting much).

I am another who has multiple Android handsets (and one iPhone). I currently have the Samsung Galaxy S4 (retired), Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8 and the Google Nexus 5. I purchase my phones outright so there is no carrier bloat installed.

I just sold off my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (not sure if that was a good thing yet) as it felt too similar to the S5, and I was not utilizing the S-Pen features much.

I prefer the S5 for the way it feels in my hand, the screen quality and the camera. When the S5 is in my hand, it just feels 'right'. I do not like the bezel on any of the Samsung devices, but that is easily solved with a case. I have made a few system changes to make the phone a little more responsive (not that it is slow anyway).

I like the quality of the finish on the M8. Sense 6 is great, although the device is not as nice to hold as the S5. I feel like the height-width ratio is wrong and the weight is off-putting. Also, I find the S5 screen nicer. The M8 has the best speakers, however, I only listen to music with my headphones, so it doesn't make a lot of difference.

I like the 'pure' (well as pure as we can get), stock Android on the Nexus 5 and the minimal design. The Nexus 5 is FAST. It also feels great in the hand. I didn't like the screen, so I have rooted mine, unlocked the bootloader and running the Franco Kernel so I can calibrate the screen (and it is really nice now). The screen cannot compete with the S5.

If I had to pick just one device, it would be the S5. It is the only handset of the three that has a 'blue tick' from my carrier, and, being in an area that has a poor signal, this is important (I usually only get one bar). The S5 has the clearest call quality, the M8 comes second, and the Nexus 5 comes third.

I went and had a look at the Sony Z2 yesterday, but I did not like the screen compared to the S5.

In all honesty, I only need one phone (but I just can't seem to help myself). I rarely make calls (I receive more than I make), but I do message a lot via What'sApp and Google Hangouts in addition to browsing online.

I am thinking of selling the Nexus 5 as it does not get a lot of use.
 
MacRumorUser said:
A tip to share...

Developer options, limit background processes to 1 or 2.

Frees up significant memory for multitasking. It does not limit multitasking, it limits those other background services like Samsung push etc..

My device works smoother now.
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Won't that affect sync etc?
 
Kristine said:
I have been watching this thread since it started (I read most of the Android threads, but not one for posting much).

I am another who has multiple Android handsets (and one iPhone). I currently have the Samsung Galaxy S4 (retired), Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8 and the Google Nexus 5. I purchase my phones outright so there is no carrier bloat installed.

I just sold off my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (not sure if that was a good thing yet) as it felt too similar to the S5, and I was not utilizing the S-Pen features much.

I prefer the S5 for the way it feels in my hand, the screen quality and the camera. When the S5 is in my hand, it just feels 'right'. I do not like the bezel on any of the Samsung devices, but that is easily solved with a case. I have made a few system changes to make the phone a little more responsive (not that it is slow anyway).

I like the quality of the finish on the M8. Sense 6 is great, although the device is not as nice to hold as the S5. I feel like the height-width ratio is wrong and the weight is off-putting. Also, I find the S5 screen nicer. The M8 has the best speakers, however, I only listen to music with my headphones, so it doesn't make a lot of difference.

I like the 'pure' (well as pure as we can get), stock Android on the Nexus 5 and the minimal design. The Nexus 5 is FAST. It also feels great in the hand. I didn't like the screen, so I have rooted mine, unlocked the bootloader and running the Franco Kernel so I can calibrate the screen (and it is really nice now). The screen cannot compete with the S5.

If I had to pick just one device, it would be the S5. It is the only handset of the three that has a 'blue tick' from my carrier, and, being in an area that has a poor signal, this is important (I usually only get one bar). The S5 has the clearest call quality, the M8 comes second, and the Nexus 5 comes third.

I went and had a look at the Sony Z2 yesterday, but I did not like the screen compared to the S5.

In all honesty, I only need one phone (but I just can't seem to help myself). I rarely make calls (I receive more than I make), but I do message a lot via What'sApp and Google Hangouts in addition to browsing online.

I am thinking of selling the Nexus 5 as it does not get a lot of use.
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So you are in Australia, are you noticing a difference with the blue tick on S5 compared to M8? I have both too.
 
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