In the past few days i have been consuming all kinds of information for this phone before buying it. After seeing your videos everyone else sounds like amateurs. Keep up the great work!
i feel so special that you replied to my post =] Thanks. I look forard to part 4. Your probably the best reviewer there is. Talk about so much that we want to know. Things that normal people cant figure out. i Thankyou for this.
Erica: I'm a new follower, just discovered your You Tube page tonight after searching for Samsung Galaxy S4 info. (just "unboxed" my new Verizon model). I'm now on part 3 of your "All You Need To Know" series. Still haven't turned the phone on though, trying to explore it through online reviews and tutorials first. I must say, yours have been the most helpful by far. Thank you!
OH my.. I have watched so many reviews, and S4 vs One videos, and as I finally decided to go with the S4, I find your series and now, once again, I don't know what to do.
Erica, if you want to get rid of the slight LAG, I suggest you try Nova Launcher "it makes the device super smooth", once Nova is installed, in Nova, settings> Look and feel>Scroll Speed "Faster than Light">Animation Speed "Faster than Light">App Animation "Slide". Also in Nova settings>Desktop>Scroll Effect>Choose the setting you like. You do know that is the beauty of Android, you are not stuck with the launcher that the manufacturer threw on the device.
The developer needs go officially add support for your device. See if you can get a hold of the APK away from the Play Store or wait until there is support for your phone.
SGH-I337M (Canadian SGS4) got the update you can control the intensity of auto-brightness, just like the Exynos version. You can expect it it to roll out on AT&T version soon. Actually, the update are pre-shipped with the phone and it will force the update the first time you turn it on (Koodo sales rep here).
Im from argentina! I actualy have a razr xt910... but Im between s4 and note 2! I'll keep watching yours vids and see what I do. Thanks youu, I like your style you're diferent!
lol, I can also attest to this. I have an S2 right now with all sorts of custom goodies. I clock it up from 1.52 stock to 1.8 ish and it gets quite hot. Especially on long phone calls. Never burning, but hot to the touch. It never overheats or slows down though! I get S4 performance from my S2 by simply using it right ie. closing backround apps and also I noticed using less homescreens helps. I only use 3 total.
I love how much detail you go into with these reviews. Thanks for all your hard work! Trying desperately to decide between the S4, the HTC One or the Xperia Z1 and I'm just stuck. They all have things that I really like or want. What would you buy if it were you? Maybe I should just buy all of them :\
Thank you for all your fantastic videos. They are really great. I like the snapdragon mainly because I feel that I will have more fun with it over the full course of my two year contract now that the vanilla roms will be so portable. Anyway, thanks again. Without your videos youtube wouldn't interest me so much.
@cosminooful just go to settings and then go to more and select 'about device' and go all the way almost to the bottom and you'll see Build Number, just keep on selecting it and it will count down until you have developer options enabled!
Hey, love your video reviews. I just wanted to let you know that you can access the other lock screen widgets without having to slide down first. If you just swipe left or right where the writing or the time is displayed on the lock screen, it will go to the other widgets. Just an fyi. Maybe you can mention this in your final review to give others more insight.
i have a note 2 and it never over heats or has any other issues. i would recommend getting it over the s4. the display looks just the same if not better than the s4 if that matters to you
Like OMG ... one of the best rewiews for this particular model and it's being made by a Girl! ( Whaaaaaaaat?) Thanks alot for the abundancy of information and you should know i ended up buying this, the Snapdragon version as that's the only one available in Romania! Keep on doing great work, Sergiu
Never try repairing the HTC One. It is not easily repairable. It simply will need entirely new parts because the case and plastic will be ruined and many pieces lay inside that chassis.
Nope. But game play on the HTC One is completely jittery! Omg, totally not smooth. Still trying to figure that one out. Could be drivers, could be throttling. I have Nexus Jelly Bean on there now and game play is a bit better but still not good.
I got a special request for you missy. I know this is somewhat obsolete, and yes, that's an understatement, but if you ever had the chance to get your hands on it, would it be possible to make a mini-review of the Nokia N9 (meego os). That would kind of make my day.
A question You sowed here a Developer options but - Deam my S4 doesn't show that menu! You know how to call such menu. Like to create a shircut to call fuctions not listed on the basic menus?
umm, i had a question for the air gestures for the web browser, i have always heard that if you swiped left or right, i changes tabs, not go forward in the web browser, i just wanted to confirm what it really was. Thanks!!
Oh, one question, I just cracked my glass (S4). Looking into replacing the glass. Have you had luck with replacement glass looking and working just as good (if a good job is done of course). Is it possible?
I have the I9500. I updated to I9500XXUBMEA and i think the device gets ALOT hotter when doing the same things as before. For example, it gets alot hotter during gamplay, and so the battery life dies imediatly. But others have reported that it got better ?
you can't compare these screens in this way. It all depends on what you happen on get. You can get a crappy or good screen on either phone. So no, the Exynos version is not more accurate.
Hey Erica, lovely to see your greetings attitude and your kiut face with its up tip eye browns, plus all the tecnicalities and tips on how to improve the hardware software and the management tips, keep up with that good work, I like my S4 over all others just simply because it has the lowest SAR rating, given the fact that I´m going to be exposed to this radiations for at least an other 30 or 40 years, they´re cummulative you know,... continues down....
Hey Erica ! I know this is a stupid question but...Here it comes. Someone gave me the S4 as a gift and IDK what version is it. I mean is it the Snapdragon version or exynos one? How do I know which model do I have? First I don't have the option to move apps on SD card. On the box it says it is Octa core. Sometimes I have problems with Smart stay. It just doesent recognize my face...Thank you so much. Please tell me if you know a way to find out which model I own. Have a nice day
Hey Erica .... I am facing problems using wifi on my S4 ....it shows a powerful signal but actually its not working ....I dunno if the problem is with the router or the phone ...please help !
Go into settings. About devic. Then status. It tells you which version. I9500 is octa. To move things to the SD card you need to upgrade firmware. The smart stay is gimicks. It doesnt really work good. You need good lights.
Hey Erica I was wondering if you would prefer the galaxy s4 over the HTC One??:) I am getting a new phone in two weeks, and I really want the gs4, but do you think the htc one is better??:) thanks:)
Love your video's i have one Question How can you resolve the wifi disconnect issue on the galaxy s4 i have wifi in my home and if am in my den the phone disconnect from wifi for some reason stating that the connection is two slow. is the a way to stop this from happening
How would you video chat on the GS4 my fiancé an I love video chatting. He's getting the HTC while I'm opting for the GS4. How are we gonna video talk?
thanks Erica, you convinced me to get the exynos version. i wanted the snapdragon one because of developer support on roms, but i think that the gpu on the exynos version is better
Erica, when you were talking about S Voice, 4:48 , and how you, and I quote: "I am going to find it!", I got a Liam Neeson vibe like, "I am going to find it and I am going to kill it", haha!
So what do you think? Should I cancel my 2yr plan with the Note 2 and pay for a whole new phone or should I just keep waiting and waiting for Verizon to release the update. And if I should pay for a new phone then what phone should I get? Please respond. :)
1 of July, but test phone with old firmware version. Especially, it's very important for i9500, because GSMArena have already made a test 9500vs9500 and 9505 wins with longer battery in all modes.
You bought the International versrion ( Exynos 5 Octa ) the dialer and the keyboard is different from the USA ( Snapdragon ) version. The USA version has the white numbers simply speaking.
In the past few days i have been consuming all kinds of information for this phone before buying it. After seeing your videos everyone else sounds like amateurs. Keep up the great work!
And I thank you for watching and for supporting my work!
i feel so special that you replied to my post =] Thanks. I look forard to part 4. Your probably the best reviewer there is. Talk about so much that we want to know. Things that normal people cant figure out. i Thankyou for this.
Intereseting. This is by far the best review video 'trilogy' i've ever seen. Congratz.
Erica: I'm a new follower, just discovered your You Tube page tonight after searching for Samsung Galaxy S4 info. (just "unboxed" my new Verizon model). I'm now on part 3 of your "All You Need To Know" series. Still haven't turned the phone on though, trying to explore it through online reviews and tutorials first. I must say, yours have been the most helpful by far. Thank you!
I remember you had like 72k subscribers like two weeks ago and now you have like 10k more! Nice Erica! Loving the reviews so far :]
OH my.. I have watched so many reviews, and S4 vs One videos, and as I finally decided to go with the S4, I find your series and now, once again, I don't know what to do.
Erica, if you want to get rid of the slight LAG, I suggest you try Nova Launcher "it makes the device super smooth", once Nova is installed, in Nova, settings> Look and feel>Scroll Speed "Faster than Light">Animation Speed "Faster than Light">App Animation "Slide". Also in Nova settings>Desktop>Scroll Effect>Choose the setting you like. You do know that is the beauty of Android, you are not stuck with the launcher that the manufacturer threw on the device.
indeed. Been on holiday and also will bw traveling back to USA. I hope to get it up in the next few days.
Yikes... I don't remember my Note being that hot! What are you measuring with?
The developer needs go officially add support for your device. See if you can get a hold of the APK away from the Play Store or wait until there is support for your phone.
Are you a developer?
Glad to see you go.
I think I'm in love... Love your reviews Erica! Extremely thorough.
so professionally done !! Ive had my gs4 since april and this makes me appreciate it even more lol
SGH-I337M (Canadian SGS4) got the update you can control the intensity of auto-brightness, just like the Exynos version. You can expect it it to roll out on AT&T version soon. Actually, the update are pre-shipped with the phone and it will force the update the first time you turn it on (Koodo sales rep here).
Asap. Keep in mind that I just released this part today and that these things take time.
That temp is fine as long as you are not actually feeling that on the outside. What you commented before is really not relevant or the same at all.
Im from argentina! I actualy have a razr xt910... but Im between s4 and note 2! I'll keep watching yours vids and see what I do. Thanks youu, I like your style you're diferent!
I will admit I'm not the biggest fan of the spread out parts for the review but am a huge fan a Erica's and support whatever she does
The heat problem you describe, was also a problem on the sgsII. It was almost fixed with a software updates. Maybe, they can do it again
lol, I can also attest to this. I have an S2 right now with all sorts of custom goodies. I clock it up from 1.52 stock to 1.8 ish and it gets quite hot. Especially on long phone calls. Never burning, but hot to the touch. It never overheats or slows down though! I get S4 performance from my S2 by simply using it right ie. closing backround apps and also I noticed using less homescreens helps. I only use 3 total.
I love how much detail you go into with these reviews. Thanks for all your hard work! Trying desperately to decide between the S4, the HTC One or the Xperia Z1 and I'm just stuck. They all have things that I really like or want. What would you buy if it were you? Maybe I should just buy all of them :\
You're doing a great job. Really insightful and informative. Thank you for all that you do. You are appreciated.
yes, I am currently testing it out and want to make a fun review and test video =)
Thank you for all your fantastic videos. They are really great. I like the snapdragon mainly because I feel that I will have more fun with it over the full course of my two year contract now that the vanilla roms will be so portable. Anyway, thanks again. Without your videos youtube wouldn't interest me so much.
@cosminooful just go to settings and then go to more and select 'about device' and go all the way almost to the bottom and you'll see Build Number, just keep on selecting it and it will count down until you have developer options enabled!
Hey, love your video reviews. I just wanted to let you know that you can access the other lock screen widgets without having to slide down first. If you just swipe left or right where the writing or the time is displayed on the lock screen, it will go to the other widgets. Just an fyi. Maybe you can mention this in your final review to give others more insight.
i have a note 2 and it never over heats or has any other issues. i would recommend getting it over the s4. the display looks just the same if not better than the s4 if that matters to you
Erica, there is new update released around mid june, it will fix a lot of the issues including lag
No, how did you get that? Exynos wins. Buy by CPU they really perform similarly.
Yet I still hear complaints and I have an international model and it's not perfect either...
What about him?
Like OMG ... one of the best rewiews for this particular model and it's being made by a Girl! ( Whaaaaaaaat?)
Thanks alot for the abundancy of information and you should know i ended up buying this, the Snapdragon version as that's the only one available in Romania!
Keep on doing great work,
Sergiu
Never try repairing the HTC One. It is not easily repairable. It simply will need entirely new parts because the case and plastic will be ruined and many pieces lay inside that chassis.
Nice review! Is that blinking red Infrared light visible to naked eye or is it visible just on the camera?
Nope. But game play on the HTC One is completely jittery! Omg, totally not smooth. Still trying to figure that one out. Could be drivers, could be throttling. I have Nexus Jelly Bean on there now and game play is a bit better but still not good.
...How do you know which version you have... SnapDragon or the Other version you mention...
Yes I agree. Very good reviews. Just how I like it you dig below the surface. Good work.
Samsung should be paying you for convincing us to buy their device.Very in-depth Review.How would MKBHD,Armando and Soldier reacts to this?
I got a special request for you missy. I know this is somewhat obsolete, and yes, that's an understatement, but if you ever had the chance to get your hands on it, would it be possible to make a mini-review of the Nokia N9 (meego os). That would kind of make my day.
hello , nice video .
is there any heating problem when you making a phone call ?
A question You sowed here a Developer options but - Deam my S4 doesn't show that menu! You know how to call such menu. Like to create a shircut to call fuctions not listed on the basic menus?
@1bentley4ever Not really. iFixit said that there is no way to open the htc one without damaging the phone. It gets a 1/10 in reparability.
umm, i had a question for the air gestures for the web browser,
i have always heard that if you swiped left or right, i changes tabs, not go forward in the web browser, i just wanted to confirm what it really was. Thanks!!
Oh, one question, I just cracked my glass (S4). Looking into replacing the glass. Have you had luck with replacement glass looking and working just as good (if a good job is done of course). Is it possible?
The LTE-A S4 is lookin so good in blue. I saw the bands and I think it'd work here if I imported it. You have any thoughts, excitedness?
Erica, is it me or do the "whites" in the exynos version look more accurate than the snapdragon version? Thanks for the review.
Will you do a review about the samsung s4 mini????
I have the I9500. I updated to I9500XXUBMEA and i think the device gets ALOT hotter when doing the same things as before. For example, it gets alot hotter during gamplay, and so the battery life dies imediatly. But others have reported that it got better ?
Erica. Would you give us a bottom line to how you like the S4? an in depth video is all great. but a bottom line would help greatly.
would you be making a review of the Snapdragon 800 LTE version??
please can you make the review of i9500 and i9505 i watch all your videos of s4 but i still don't know your opinion about the i9505
That's an iloome isn't it? Is there going to be a review on that or no? I know you have videos of it for the S3 and i5.
I'm stuck between my nexus 4 and Galaxy S4. What's your daily driver?
you can't compare these screens in this way. It all depends on what you happen on get. You can get a crappy or good screen on either phone. So no, the Exynos version is not more accurate.
You just need to enable it. Go to settings and find where it says build version. Click on that 7 times and it will unlock this feature.
Hey Erica, lovely to see your greetings attitude and your kiut face with its up tip eye browns, plus all the tecnicalities and tips on how to improve the hardware software and the management tips, keep up with that good work, I like my S4 over all others just simply because it has the lowest SAR rating, given the fact that I´m going to be exposed to this radiations for at least an other 30 or 40 years, they´re cummulative you know,... continues down....
Do you prefer the s4 or your note 2....?
Very good vid. And you actually taught me a function for my phone xD (two finger dock pull) keep up the great work! Nerds forever!
What is the app you are using for your 'stuff to do' lists on your homescreen? Thanks
Hey Erica !
I know this is a stupid question but...Here it comes.
Someone gave me the S4 as a gift and IDK what version is it. I mean is it the Snapdragon version or exynos one? How do I know which model do I have? First I don't have the option to move apps on SD card. On the box it says it is Octa core. Sometimes I have problems with Smart stay. It just doesent recognize my face...Thank you so much. Please tell me if you know a way to find out which model I own. Have a nice day
This is a great video. Do you know what type of RAM the Galaxy Note 2 has?
Great review as always. Keep up the good work.
yes, next few days. I have lots going on.
Hey Erica .... I am facing problems using wifi on my S4 ....it shows a powerful signal but actually its not working ....I dunno if the problem is with the router or the phone ...please help !
Is there going to be a final verdict?
Go into settings. About devic. Then status. It tells you which version. I9500 is octa. To move things to the SD card you need to upgrade firmware.
The smart stay is gimicks. It doesnt really work good. You need good lights.
When you say problem, what do you mean. What version of phone
How did you get the mobile data quick toggle setting? 14:28
That looks like the Google Keep application. ColorNote which she had mentioned in this video has widgets to keep your notes on your homescreen too:)
When the next video will finally come ?
I just convinced myself to get the galaxy over the one next week. After this video I'm back on the edge.
Erica, do you think these problems will be fixed?
Hey Erica I was wondering if you would prefer the galaxy s4 over the HTC One??:) I am getting a new phone in two weeks, and I really want the gs4, but do you think the htc one is better??:) thanks:)
Do you know about the korean version of this phone?(SHV-E300S) If so, is there any big difference between the three?
Love your video's i have one Question How can you resolve the wifi disconnect issue on the galaxy s4 i have wifi in my home and if am in my den the phone disconnect from wifi for some reason stating that the connection is two slow. is the a way to stop this from happening
will u do the same type of video for htc one?
so does the smart pause work with Google Play Movies?
Hello S4 mini is coming out soon wondering if you'll do a review for it?
Are there specific country where they sell those kind of processor?
How would you video chat on the GS4 my fiancé an I love video chatting. He's getting the HTC while I'm opting for the GS4. How are we gonna video talk?
Hi Erica...could you please do a in depth review of the galaxy s4 active?? Thanks in advance :)
thanks Erica, you convinced me to get the exynos version. i wanted the snapdragon one because of developer support on roms, but i think that the gpu on the exynos version is better
It's black and orange =) called SwiftKey.
I own the Exynos and I flashed the latest firmware update and it's working flawlessly
would having 15 tabs add to lag when opening up the browser?
Erica, when you were talking about S Voice, 4:48 , and how you, and I quote: "I am going to find it!", I got a Liam Neeson vibe like, "I am going to find it and I am going to kill it", haha!
So what do you think? Should I cancel my 2yr plan with the Note 2 and pay for a whole new phone or should I just keep waiting and waiting for Verizon to release the update. And if I should pay for a new phone then what phone should I get? Please respond. :)
hey i was searching alot foor the s4 and i was wondering if i should really buy it
please answer
it really late and your still posting videos lol Thanks for the hard work ! :)
I couldn't have said it better, she knows what she's talking about. I just wish I understood it better. I have a s3 and havn't figured it all out yet.
Erica I am Seeing ATT Stock on the S4 Compared to the Verizon . My s4 does not allow me to put my files on the sd file .I am on Verizon.
1 of July, but test phone with old firmware version. Especially, it's very important for i9500, because GSMArena have already made a test 9500vs9500 and 9505 wins with longer battery in all modes.
23:02 what is that red light on the phone
Where does it tell you to update on the S4?
Do yo recommend iPhone 5 or GS4?
You bought the International versrion ( Exynos 5 Octa ) the dialer and the keyboard is different from the USA ( Snapdragon ) version. The USA version has the white numbers simply speaking.
Thanks for your review. I own an S4 and I learned quite a few things bu watching your video.
Oh erica, i have a question. i heard that htc disabled transition animations is that true?