i am 50 and the s4 active is my first smart phone. it is super easy to use, in which i was hesitant at first to purchase one thinking it would be a headache to use. my daughter told me (jokingly) i was too dumb for a smart phone and my sons said i wouldn't be able to use it and i would be calling them every second for stuff. i really really love this phone and glad i made the decision to get it. now that i am comfy using it, i am looking at tutorials, like this one, to get the most use from my phone.
Apple will copy this for the i6 and call it iGesture then sue Samsung for copying them... BTW, that final one is available on my old Galaxy S2 using 2.3 Gingerbread.
To get to the camera from the lock screen without having to pull the widget down all you have to do is swipe from right to left in the top 3rd of the screen.
Thanks for this I was lost now I am not. Just switched from iPhone big learning curve. Subscribed within 30 seconds of the video. Looking forward to seeing more.
My battery lasts all day. Maybe you left your phone charging all night once too many times.. Maybe.. or it's just a bad battery. I'm glad Samsung gives you options for replacing the batteries. LOL
Jerika Wilson yeah its too late for me now but im thinking i shouldve done that. only this is im not a stylus guy and i wouldve felt liek i was wasting the phone :/
i allready have samsung galaxy s4 and its great....bether than iphone 5 or iphone 5s. iphone is phone for buisnis not for everything.but samsung galaxy s4 can do everything!!!!!!!!!!
Christian Acarian How essential is a fingerprint lock? Seriously. I think iphones are more reliable, but the Galaxy S4 is more fun to use, and has some cool features.
I also recently switched from an iPhone 4 to a GS4 and it's great. There is a music app and since I use a PC it's much MUCH easier to manage my music, the music app is different from the one on the iPhone but you'll get used to it
hey thanks man, I've used my s4 since launch and not had the time or interrest to find out about all the features. This was very helpful stuff and easy to follow with my unit. Thanks!
Thanks for all the tips. I am still looking for another setting. When I want to share something, I get a ton of options to share it with (Gmail, Whatsapp, Email, Chat-on, etc. etc.). Is there a way to order them or to remove some of these options?
I enjoyed this video. I have a question: When I bought Samsung phone it came with lots of apps. Can you tell me are they all free or how to check whether free or they charge me in my bill? Appreciate your reply. I wish you make some more videos. Thanks a lot
Had this phone for two years now and i never knew about the multiwindow, i always have the white bar thing hidden, i hated the little arrow sticking out. If only i had known i could multitask like that... buying a Z4 if its released this year, so abit to late to think of this now. :D Great vid though! Also, i cant seem to do that gesture thing where it shows time and stuff by howering across the screen. I turned on all the air gesture options , but it gives nothing. Did i miss something?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with a novice like me. Curious, is the sidebar the only way to have multiple windows at the same time on the s4 active? Can I be watching a video yet open another video on my same screen? Just curious.
Joseph Ortega it all depends, this is a great phone and I love it, I can changd the theme with themer or nova launcher at any time, something you cannot do with the Iphone 5s without jail break
hi mate, Couple of questions on the tips provided for S4: 1. Some reasons i cannot edit shortcuts on locked screen (don't have that option) any idea what i could do? 2. On locked screen, when you drag down to expand box, it seems like it provides you with weather etc. - how do you enable that? Much appreciated
One thing I have had problems with is going forward on the web. Going back there is the return arrow on the bottom right of the phone. I have seen swiping right and left over the screen to go back and forward but is there a button or icon to go forward? Thanks for the video!
great video . also coming from apple to droid.Need help and visuals as this help a lot. thank you. Keep posting how to work these phones and their features. should we use chrom or the web browser that came with the phone?
Android has an app called GooglePlayMusic,they basically have it setup where you install a piece of software on your computer and it copies your iTunes library including songs/albums/playlists to the cloud in which you can stream whenever you wish. This is great cause it doesn't take up storage on your phone, it does use data, but if your on wifi most of the time you really won't have an issue. I don't know if it works with songs purchased from iTunes directly though, as I've never bought music.
go to your settings, then go to "my device" as you scroll down you should see "input and control" then under that it'll have "motion and gestures" tap on that the first thing you'll see is "air gesture" then you tap to turn it on and also if you tap it again it'll show you a preview of how it works. I hope this helped you out :)
Hi, that live wallpaper is pretty cool what is it... i would like to know about the folders... i can create and put some apps etc in but im not sure how to open it or access it after... some help there
Hello, thanks for the info. Can you do a video of the Samsung Galaxy 4 Active? I got my phone yesterday and AT&T doesn't give much information, the booklet only covers safety, thanks a lot.
great video...I learned a lot from it. One thing, I somehow managed to have my daily reminders read out to me every morning when my alarm went off. Somehow, yes, I screwed it up. How do I get my daily reminders read out to me when my alarm goes off again? thanks in advance.
I used to text in on my S Planner and it would come out audio right after my alarm went off each morning. ie: Doctors appointment at 1 pm. typed into my S Planner and then on the date....alarm and then a verbal reminder.
Thanks for a helpful video. I'd like to ask if you know how to restore my S4 so I can see the apps I down load. It says I have already downloaded my choice like Facebook but for some reason it doesn't show anywhere. The downloads are hiding somewhere or I accidentally deleted something that runs them.. I'v had my phone 2 years and love it. Thanks for any help.
Is the lock screen shortcut apps only available when you set the lock to swipe? I tried to use a pattern for the lock option and then it won't let me use multiple apps or widgets on my lock screen?
Iphone users for only 4 months and ready to switch back to Galaxy..Will be returning this week, hopefully tomorrow... Loved the review, i will be an expert with my new phone. :)
The hand over phone gesture doesn't work on mine. How do I set that up? Great vid, only tip would be to ask you to speak a little slower.. :) Thanks for the upload!
How do you get the other information on the swipe down of the lock screen? My new S4 purchased 1 week ago does not have any options for weather, etc. Thanks!
There is now a new S View type flip cover with built in wireless charging receiver - and most importantly NFC support. It's called iQ View from monster watts, and they have it on indiegogo.
0:50 if that feature doesn't work, simply turn your phone display on normally. Then slide the top bar of your phone down and slide the Wifi, GPS, Sound, etc bar to the left till you see Air Gesture. Make sure it's green. Then, press and hold it and turn on Quick Glance.
how did u do the light with the clock in beginning 52 sec- 60 second and how did u do the finger point that has a little light that follow ur finger can u tell me how
I just got this phone for Christmas and it is simply amazing. I would recommend using the GO Launcher and Go locker app which is free in the Google play store. You can download thousands of themes and it is really simple and fun to customize just about every aspect of your phone. The graphics from the apps are fantastic on the Galaxy S4. Give it a try, they are really fun and cool apps.
hey i have a question can face unlock, face and voice, pattern, pin and password locks work in samsung galaxy s4 at&t carrier because i have galaxy s4 at&t it does not work in mind so can u please help me... thanks
the stock keyboard doesnt auto correct when you space after typing a word. it gives you the correct spelling on top of the keyboard but it doesnt swap out the incorrect word with the correct one. and downloaded keyboards lag sometimes when you type or when the keyboard first pops up
meanwhile in iOS 7... a notification panel is added
Do one for the S5 because I am long time apple user going to a droid device. Thanks
This video really helped out. Not to many people like you in the world that help others. Thank you.
i am 50 and the s4 active is my first smart phone. it is super easy to use, in which i was hesitant at first to purchase one thinking it would be a headache to use. my daughter told me (jokingly) i was too dumb for a smart phone and my sons said i wouldn't be able to use it and i would be calling them every second for stuff. i really really love this phone and glad i made the decision to get it. now that i am comfy using it, i am looking at tutorials, like this one, to get the most use from my phone.
Apple will copy this for the i6 and call it iGesture then sue Samsung for copying them...
BTW, that final one is available on my old Galaxy S2 using 2.3 Gingerbread.
Nikki 2015
Nikki 2015 I agree
To get to the camera from the lock screen without having to pull the widget down all you have to do is swipe from right to left in the top 3rd of the screen.
But, is the galaxy S4 super worth it on 2020-'21 and upcoming '22?
Thank you for this video i am currently saving for this phone right now.
Dianne Bencivenga do you have it already? ;)
Thanks for this I was lost now I am not. Just switched from iPhone big learning curve. Subscribed within 30 seconds of the video. Looking forward to seeing more.
Great video I was able to keep up helped me out thank you finally have my air motion working is this phone waterproof?
was that YouPorn mobile in your hidden apps?
No it was Yellow Pages, I used to think that too when I saw it in my boyfriends phone. Haha.
+mengjia Hahaa snooping huh, lmao..
+mookeychase0907 No, I just saw it.
Oh, okay mami...
+mookeychase0907 I'm not your "mami."
Only thing I dislike is the battery life! Otherwise I am in love
My battery lasts all day. Maybe you left your phone charging all night once too many times.. Maybe.. or it's just a bad battery. I'm glad Samsung gives you options for replacing the batteries. LOL
Lol I took it back and got the note 3
Jerika Wilson The escalated quickly
Jerika Wilson yeah its too late for me now but im thinking i shouldve done that. only this is im not a stylus guy and i wouldve felt liek i was wasting the phone :/
chan duch lol!!!! i had the phone for 3 days, no way the battery should have been draining that fast! the note 3 is much much better!
i allready have samsung galaxy s4 and its great....bether than iphone 5 or iphone 5s.
iphone is phone for buisnis not for everything.but samsung galaxy s4 can do everything!!!!!!!!!!
If Galaxy s4 can do everything. Where is the Fingerprint Lock?!
Christian Acarian How essential is a fingerprint lock? Seriously. I think iphones are more reliable, but the Galaxy S4 is more fun to use, and has some cool features.
i agree with you. you could not be more right
sebastiao rodrigues THANK YOU
Christian Acarian galaxy s5 is going to have that
I also recently switched from an iPhone 4 to a GS4 and it's great. There is a music app and since I use a PC it's much MUCH easier to manage my music, the music app is different from the one on the iPhone but you'll get used to it
Thanks! Just got an S4 and was somewhat lost. Really appreciate these tips!
Who's watching this in 2020 for no reason
Alphabetized - holy crap I learned something!
Why am I watching this. I have an s9 plus
Just to see that the s4 has more features than thale s9 plus
5:22 you missed the two fingers swipe down, that'll bring all icons in the notification panel
hey thanks man, I've used my s4 since launch and not had the time or interrest to find out about all the features. This was very helpful stuff and easy to follow with my unit. Thanks!
talks a bit too fast when teaching - remember you are teaching what we dont know!
my dad might get this phone 4 my bday
i didnt :( get it
Yea n i really need a phone!!! *****
thanksss *****
lool
Same for me but 4 Christmas
Verizon is much better than AT &T so going to so disagree with you on that.
True, Verizon is much better.
Daisha Thomas how do we know which one we have
verizon is way better! and galaxys are cooler than iphones! lol
I agree S4 is better then i5
Green Goblin What do you mean? Are you asking how do we know which carrier do you have? Or....?
Thanks for all the tips.
I am still looking for another setting. When I want to share something, I get a ton of options to share it with (Gmail, Whatsapp, Email, Chat-on, etc. etc.). Is there a way to order them or to remove some of these options?
Can u please tell me where did u found this awesome wallpaper!!!!!
Hahah klapse
you go WAY too fast
that's what that little stop button is for
barstoolguru
Pause*
Thats right
Too*
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I absolutely LOVED this video! FUNtastic job, Droid Life!! =D
I enjoyed this video. I have a question: When I bought Samsung phone it came with lots of apps. Can you tell me are they all free or how to check whether free or they charge me in my bill? Appreciate your reply.
I wish you make some more videos.
Thanks a lot
Had this phone for two years now and i never knew about the multiwindow, i always have the white bar thing hidden, i hated the little arrow sticking out. If only i had known i could multitask like that... buying a Z4 if its released this year, so abit to late to think of this now. :D Great vid though! Also, i cant seem to do that gesture thing where it shows time and stuff by howering across the screen. I turned on all the air gesture options , but it gives nothing. Did i miss something?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with a novice like me. Curious, is the sidebar the only way to have multiple windows at the same time on the s4 active? Can I be watching a video yet open another video on my same screen? Just curious.
Joseph Ortega it all depends, this is a great phone and I love it, I can changd the theme with themer or nova launcher at any time, something you cannot do with the Iphone 5s without jail break
Yesss! I been dying to use multi-task windows. I'm practically doing it now!
Where did you find that wallpaper? It´s awesome! Please someone tell me
hi mate,
Couple of questions on the tips provided for S4:
1. Some reasons i cannot edit shortcuts on locked screen (don't have that option) any idea what i could do?
2. On locked screen, when you drag down to expand box, it seems like it provides you with weather etc. - how do you enable that?
Much appreciated
One thing I have had problems with is going forward on the web. Going back there is the return arrow on the bottom right of the phone. I have seen swiping right and left over the screen to go back and forward but is there a button or icon to go forward? Thanks for the video!
This video was completely awesome, I can't believe how much I learned in 15 minutes. Thanks so much!
great video . also coming from apple to droid.Need help and visuals as this help a lot. thank you. Keep posting how to work these phones and their features. should we use chrom or the web browser that came with the phone?
HI, do you have a screen protector on this device?, which one is it?
From where I can download that backround? It's really nice. Thanks
Android has an app called GooglePlayMusic,they basically have it setup where you install a piece of software on your computer and it copies your iTunes library including songs/albums/playlists to the cloud in which you can stream whenever you wish. This is great cause it doesn't take up storage on your phone, it does use data, but if your on wifi most of the time you really won't have an issue. I don't know if it works with songs purchased from iTunes directly though, as I've never bought music.
Great tips! The Galaxy S4 is my first smartphone so I've got lots to learn and need tips. Thanks.
go to your settings, then go to "my device" as you scroll down you should see "input and control" then under that it'll have "motion and gestures" tap on that the first thing you'll see is "air gesture" then you tap to turn it on and also if you tap it again it'll show you a preview of how it works. I hope this helped you out :)
Hi, that live wallpaper is pretty cool what is it... i would like to know about the folders... i can create and put some apps etc in but im not sure how to open it or access it after... some help there
good tricks!! do you know if new os removed Mobile Data icon?
can you put a different wallpapers for each home screen page.. or is it just one wallpapers????
What wallpaper is he using ? Name of app
Hey where did you get to wallpaper? I love it.
Hello, thanks for the info. Can you do a video of the Samsung Galaxy 4 Active? I got my phone yesterday and AT&T doesn't give much information, the booklet only covers safety, thanks a lot.
Hey man where did you get that stunning live wallpaper?
Origami Live Wallpaper @ PlayStore (06:13)
Thanks alot! :)
Hey man your video is awesome but can you tell me how did you do your wallpaper like that and I wanna have the same thing as you
Cool live wallpaper! Could you please tell me the name of it? Thanks.
How are people gonna dislike the video? -.- hes just explaining it unless yall are Iphone lovers or samsung/android haters.
great video...I learned a lot from it. One thing, I somehow managed to have my daily reminders read out to me every morning when my alarm went off. Somehow, yes, I screwed it up. How do I get my daily reminders read out to me when my alarm goes off again? thanks in advance.
I used to text in on my S Planner and it would come out audio right after my alarm went off each morning. ie: Doctors appointment at 1 pm. typed into my S Planner and then on the date....alarm and then a verbal reminder.
do u have vids for s5
Your lock screen (for example at 14.31) has the clock with battery and a couple other things. How did you get that? I cannot figure it out.
My keyboard isn't white like yours and my emojis dont work as theyre supposed to. Do you know why?
Hay where did you get that wallpaper from. I really like it. Please send me a link
Where did you get the settings info with the weather and battery on the main lock screen?
Thanks for a helpful video.
I'd like to ask if you know how to restore my S4 so I can see the apps I down load. It says I have already downloaded my choice like Facebook but for some reason it doesn't show anywhere. The downloads are hiding somewhere or I accidentally deleted something that runs them.. I'v had my phone 2 years and love it.
Thanks for any help.
i like your pixel background.. where from may i download it..
I like your live wallpaper... where do I get it?
Is the lock screen shortcut apps only available when you set the lock to swipe? I tried to use a pattern for the lock option and then it won't let me use multiple apps or widgets on my lock screen?
Iphone users for only 4 months and ready to switch back to Galaxy..Will be returning this week, hopefully tomorrow... Loved the review, i will be an expert with my new phone. :)
The hand over phone gesture doesn't work on mine. How do I set that up?
Great vid, only tip would be to ask you to speak a little slower.. :)
Thanks for the upload!
How do you get the other information on the swipe down of the lock screen? My new S4 purchased 1 week ago does not have any options for weather, etc.
Thanks!
Hey there, on witch version is this s4 running? Because I can't get all the tools you are doing..
Thanks a lot
thanks mate... you re a good person...
Do the lock screen widget customisation only work when security is set to "swipe". Not really recommended.
how do you put the mobile data toggle in that quick settings menu when you pull down.
There is now a new S View type flip cover with built in wireless charging receiver - and most importantly NFC support. It's called iQ View from monster watts, and they have it on indiegogo.
Where did you get camera widget when you scroll right?
how to get that wallpaper
How do you change the hotbar? Or like the apps down the bottom that stay on every page?
can you not have apps or widgets on the lock screen if you have a passcode or pattern to unlock?
how did you get it to show the weather and battery on your lock screen?
I see you show battery percentage in the lock screen and some other info how do you that?
What is his lockscreen widget with the weather and reminders and stuff
NICE...what is the name app of the theme that there is a cell phone you brother
Thanks for the information. I just bought a galaxy S4. I'm stupid when it comes to a smart phone. Watching enough of these videos may help me out.
I like ur live wallpaper ..can u tell me where did u get it from
How do you get your lock screen to look like that with the notifications showing next to the clock?
On the first part of the video, why is it that I can't use the gesture when my phone is look. I Is there any additional settings to be done?
Can u tell me what was the name of that motion when u wave up the screen and Clock, msg icon , call icon and Battery percentage apper
just got my s4 last week and this video is really helpful :D thanks so much for the tips and tricks!! subscribing :D
besides the speed dial, how can I put a contact icon into my home screen as a direct call? To have at least 3-5 people who I call the most.
0:50 if that feature doesn't work, simply turn your phone display on normally. Then slide the top bar of your phone down and slide the Wifi, GPS, Sound, etc bar to the left till you see Air Gesture. Make sure it's green. Then, press and hold it and turn on Quick Glance.
Ariana Echeverria is it enabled in your settings?
What app is that? Cause when I try to swipe over my phone it doesnt work.
Should I buy this now or wait for the next iPhone?
how do you get the lock screen clock that displays battery life, temperature, etc.?
How did he get that pixelated background????
Where did you get your wallpaper? I need a good one for mine
the first gesture can be done by holding the phone in your hand also
how did u do the light with the clock in beginning 52 sec- 60 second and how did u do the finger point that has a little light that follow ur finger can u tell me how
what's the clock widget/app thing that you have?
I just got this phone for Christmas and it is simply amazing. I would recommend using the GO Launcher and Go locker app which is free in the Google play store. You can download thousands of themes and it is really simple and fun to customize just about every aspect of your phone. The graphics from the apps are fantastic on the Galaxy S4. Give it a try, they are really fun and cool apps.
hey i have a question can face unlock, face and voice, pattern, pin and password locks work in samsung galaxy s4 at&t carrier because i have galaxy s4 at&t it does not work in mind so can u please help me... thanks
can i ask something I'm going to buy the galaxy s4 deep black/black edition.....do these gestures work on that too??
Ariana Echevarría is it enabled in your settings?
the stock keyboard doesnt auto correct when you space after typing a word. it gives you the correct spelling on top of the keyboard but it doesnt swap out the incorrect word with the correct one. and downloaded keyboards lag sometimes when you type or when the keyboard first pops up
should i get the black one or the white one? i like the white one and i like the black one but idk what to pick?