Recent content by themadprophet

While I'm happy overall with my S4 Active, the battery often dies well short of a full day. Often in less than 8 hours. I keep bluetooth off and use GPS only when using my workout app. Should I be expecting more? Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

I returned one Active because of GPS issues - no apps could get a GPS lock without stopping/starting the GPS service. But I'd noticed my battery life was pretty weak with that phone, too. The new one can't make it through a full day - sometimes not even 8 hours. Bluetooth is always off and today...

I went from a iPhone 4s to the Active. After four iPhones, it's a bit of an adjustment but I like it a lot. Android does like to keep settings all over the place, but just another adjustment. My first Active had both GPS and battery issues, but this second one seems rock solid. If we could just...

Thanks for the input! But the phone was bad. AT&T took it back with no problems. Except setting it up again! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Should I need to stop and start the GPS service on the phone when I want to use it? If I don't, it frequently won't give a fix to any nav or workout app. I called AT&T and was told - get this - the phone doesn't use sat data, it uses cell tower data. Tonight is my last night to exchange, so I...

Most seem mediocre at best. Particularly when compared to iOS. Im more than willing to pay, but I want lots of stats and history. Suggestions for a good - or preferably great walking app? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

I've been writing to every maker of cases I can find. I've had responses from several. Otterbox said they have a Defender in development but no time line. Ballistic said they have some due the end of August. Luvvitt said they have several in development and a hard shell due next week! Perhaps...