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This is the Official Galaxy S4 Thread dito sa Symbianize. Let's be civil to each other guys. Walang compare-compare kung mas okay ba ang octa-core or quad-core, parehong Android superstar ang phone natin
Let's share hacks, tutorials, apps and accessories recommendations, etc. Basta ang importante eh dito sa thread na 'to, we all: GALAXY S4
Note: I collated the following infos from different websites on the internet so I will also be posting the original link as to give credit to where it is due.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 FAQs AND ADDITIONAL GUIDES
FAQs:
1. Ano ang difference ng iba't ibang versions ng Galaxy S4?
The following versions have the same hardware (camera, screen, build, etc) save for the processor and modem.
I9505 - Quad-Core (Snapdragon 600) with LTE (The only version that you can buy in Samsung stores here in the Philippines and in local telcos)
I9500 - Octa-Core (Exynos 5) with no LTE and official Samsung warranty (correct me if I'm wrong)
SHV-E300K/L/S - Octa-Core (Exynos 5) with LTE (Korean version)
SHV-E330K/S/L - Quad-Core (Sanpdragon 800) with LTE-A (Korean version, released in June 2013)
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These versions, OTOH, are mostly complimentary versions designed to complement the S4 lineup.
S4 Google Edition - Same hardware as the I9505 but with TouchWiz replaced by stock Android software. You can have the same stock ROm by flashing a Google Edition rom.
S4 Active - Mostly the same hardware as the I9505 but with an 8 MP camera (downgraded from 13 MP) and an LCD panel instead of Super AMOLED. Waterproof and dustproof, though.
S4 Mini - 4.3 inch qHD display (960x540), 8 megapixel camera, 1.7 GHz Dual-Core, 8GB internal and 1.5Gb RAM, smaller battery (1900mAh instead of 2600 mAh)
S4 Zoom - Mostly the same hardware-wise as the S4 Mini but comes with a 16 megapixel camera sensor which protrudes at the back and a larger battery (2330 mAH)
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2. Okay, got that. Gusto kong i-install 'tong app na 'to pero kailangan daw may root access. What is rooting anyway?
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Advantages of Rooting:
Disadvantages of Rooting:
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3. Alright, I'm fine with the disadvantages and I want to root my S4....how?
Note: I haven't rooted my S4, so I have first-hand knowledge if this guide works.
- There are ways on which you can root your S4. You can flash a pre-rooted custom ROM like this one or you can use Chainfire's (from xda-devs) method if you have an I9505 or this if you have an I9500.
(If may iba kayong method for rooting that worked for you and gusto niyong i-share sa other S4 Symbianizers - medyo ironic hahaha - please PM me the link or instructions para mailagay here. Thanks)
4. Okay, rooted na ang phone ko using (insert whatever method that worked for you here) pero gusto kong palitan ang official ROM....how?
Warning: Flashing a custom ROM voids your warranty, same as rooting.
- First things first, you need to be rooted to be able to flash a custom recovery na kailangan when you're flashing a new ROM.
Check this page for custom recoveries.
- Then check out threads ( for I9505 and for I9500) at XDA-Devs and choose what ROM to flash.
You can also ask S4 Symbianizers kung ano ang preferred ROM nila that has great battery life, stable, etc.
(Same as rooting, I'm still on stock ROm so I have no first-hand knowledge pagdating dito. You can PM me the link to your favorite ROM or 'yung ROM na dapat iwasan, etc para ma-include here for new users.)
5. What's next?
- Well, you have an awesome Android phone....Explore. Experiment. Customize to your heart's content
ADDITIONAL:
- Tips and tricks for the new user
- Additional tips for the new user
- Secret tips daw that you may find useful
I will update this regularly. I will also be adding more tutorials basta may mai-post na bago and beneficial for S4 users. Pasensya na kung medyo maiksi, nasa work ako now eh.
If may corrections or may mas updated na version pa 'yung nakapost, please don't hesitate to point them out. Para sa S4 users ang thread na 'to so dapat, the best and latest method/app/rom lang ang nandito
Cheers!
Let's share hacks, tutorials, apps and accessories recommendations, etc. Basta ang importante eh dito sa thread na 'to, we all: GALAXY S4
Note: I collated the following infos from different websites on the internet so I will also be posting the original link as to give credit to where it is due.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 FAQs AND ADDITIONAL GUIDES
FAQs:
1. Ano ang difference ng iba't ibang versions ng Galaxy S4?
The following versions have the same hardware (camera, screen, build, etc) save for the processor and modem.
I9505 - Quad-Core (Snapdragon 600) with LTE (The only version that you can buy in Samsung stores here in the Philippines and in local telcos)
I9500 - Octa-Core (Exynos 5) with no LTE and official Samsung warranty (correct me if I'm wrong)
SHV-E300K/L/S - Octa-Core (Exynos 5) with LTE (Korean version)
SHV-E330K/S/L - Quad-Core (Sanpdragon 800) with LTE-A (Korean version, released in June 2013)
Source
These versions, OTOH, are mostly complimentary versions designed to complement the S4 lineup.
S4 Google Edition - Same hardware as the I9505 but with TouchWiz replaced by stock Android software. You can have the same stock ROm by flashing a Google Edition rom.
S4 Active - Mostly the same hardware as the I9505 but with an 8 MP camera (downgraded from 13 MP) and an LCD panel instead of Super AMOLED. Waterproof and dustproof, though.
S4 Mini - 4.3 inch qHD display (960x540), 8 megapixel camera, 1.7 GHz Dual-Core, 8GB internal and 1.5Gb RAM, smaller battery (1900mAh instead of 2600 mAh)
S4 Zoom - Mostly the same hardware-wise as the S4 Mini but comes with a 16 megapixel camera sensor which protrudes at the back and a larger battery (2330 mAH)
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2. Okay, got that. Gusto kong i-install 'tong app na 'to pero kailangan daw may root access. What is rooting anyway?
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Rooting is how users can lift these limitations and use the device the way they want to and not how the manufacturer wants them to.
By definition, gaining superuser permissions or, as it is more popularly known, rooting your Android smartphone/tablet is the process by which you bypass the limitations put in pace by your device manufacturer to become the true master of your device.
Advantages of Rooting:
Crazy-Powerful Apps
Currently, the greatest advantage that rooting provides is the ability to install powerful applications that require more-than-usual privileges to your device. Examples of this:
Root Explorer which lets you access and edit/system on your memory
SetCPU which lets you speed up or slow down your chip for more performance/battery life
ProxyDroid to connect to Wi-Fi networks which have proxy settings,
Market Enabler to access Google Play in other countries (for specific apps)
ROM Manager or GooManager to manage custom ROMs
Chainfire3D to run NVIDIA Tegra games on other, unsupported phones
and tons more! Just search for root on Google Play to see some of the root-only apps.
Better Backup And Restore
Android’s built-in backup and restore functionality is pretty weak. Third-party alternatives do a much, much better backup and restoring, but the best ones require root access e.g.
Titanium Backup lets you backup all of your apps and settings locally as well as on Dropbox and
ClockworkMod Recovery lets you take nandroid backups which are complete images of each and everything on your device. Restoring a nandroid backup means going back to your previous configuration with nothing lost.
Ability To Flash Custom ROMs
Not satisfied with the stock configuration of your device? Don’t like Samsung’s colorful, iOS-like TouchWiz UX? Don’t like apps from T-Mobile/Verizon?
Fret not! After rooting your device, you can flash a custom ROM. These are heavily-modified versions of Android which offer more features, better performance and even all new user-experiences.
Disadvantages of Rooting:
May damage your phone if managed improperly
This is the quote that comes to mind after rooting your device. Gaining root access opens your device to a whole new world of powerful options. Powerful options that can, if used improperly, wreak havoc, mostly on your own phone.
Yes, if you install the wrong app or not properly follow instructions when rooting your device or flashing a new ROM, you may “brick” your device. Bricking, to be honest, is rare in the Android community but does happen so you have to be really, really careful.
Now, in the case that you do damage your phone, you take it to your local retailer and they find out that your phone was rooted, then they will probably not repair your device even if you’re not out of the warranty period yet. Rooting voids your warranty. You are responsible to take care of your device if you root it.
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3. Alright, I'm fine with the disadvantages and I want to root my S4....how?
Note: I haven't rooted my S4, so I have first-hand knowledge if this guide works.
- There are ways on which you can root your S4. You can flash a pre-rooted custom ROM like this one or you can use Chainfire's (from xda-devs) method if you have an I9505 or this if you have an I9500.
(If may iba kayong method for rooting that worked for you and gusto niyong i-share sa other S4 Symbianizers - medyo ironic hahaha - please PM me the link or instructions para mailagay here. Thanks)
4. Okay, rooted na ang phone ko using (insert whatever method that worked for you here) pero gusto kong palitan ang official ROM....how?
Warning: Flashing a custom ROM voids your warranty, same as rooting.
- First things first, you need to be rooted to be able to flash a custom recovery na kailangan when you're flashing a new ROM.
Check this page for custom recoveries.
- Then check out threads ( for I9505 and for I9500) at XDA-Devs and choose what ROM to flash.
You can also ask S4 Symbianizers kung ano ang preferred ROM nila that has great battery life, stable, etc.
(Same as rooting, I'm still on stock ROm so I have no first-hand knowledge pagdating dito. You can PM me the link to your favorite ROM or 'yung ROM na dapat iwasan, etc para ma-include here for new users.)
5. What's next?
- Well, you have an awesome Android phone....Explore. Experiment. Customize to your heart's content
ADDITIONAL:
- Tips and tricks for the new user
- Additional tips for the new user
- Secret tips daw that you may find useful
I will update this regularly. I will also be adding more tutorials basta may mai-post na bago and beneficial for S4 users. Pasensya na kung medyo maiksi, nasa work ako now eh.
If may corrections or may mas updated na version pa 'yung nakapost, please don't hesitate to point them out. Para sa S4 users ang thread na 'to so dapat, the best and latest method/app/rom lang ang nandito
Cheers!
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