[Galaxy S4] Hints, tips, guides

[wjwwjw]

I have soooo bookmarked this thread.

 

[vgjfelix]

I have soooo bookmarked this thread.

Keep it bookmarked sir. Here's another one. Want to change the Galaxy S4 Lockscreen message? Here's how to do it: Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks #19: How to Change the Lockscreen Message - YouTube

 

[Edible Walrus]

Do you know what the brightness bar next to the auto brightness tick box is? Does changing that change the phone's zero point?

 

[Dave-in-Decatur]

Thanks for these, they're great! I've recently upgraded to the S4 from an older Android phone, and I'm learning quite a bit. One further tip regarding folders: if you want to change the name of one (in the default launcher, at least), tap on it to open it, then long-press the title bar. This will bring up the keyboard, select the title, and show the clipboard options, and you can change the folder's name as you wish.

 

[vgjfelix]

The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a floating video option and here's how to use it:
Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks #20: How to Use the Floating Video Feature - YouTube

 

[Aesthete18]

Dude this is brilliant! Although some of these I've already figured out, I did struggle with them when I just got my phone, nothing is too obvious for newbies so it's definitely helping someone. Will be looking forward to more of your videos. Could you do one with regards to air gestures, all I know is that it's an exclusive feature on the S4 but no idea how to activate or use it.

 

[vgjfelix]

Another ten tips means a volume compilation:

Samsung Galaxy S4 Hints and Tips: Volume 2 (10 tips) - YouTube

 

[theman510]

Thanks for putting these together!

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[vgjfelix]

Protect your mobile data and don't update apps with it:

Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks #22: Update Apps without Using Mobile Data - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

It's been a while but... Restrict data usage by disabling background data!

Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks #23: Restrict Background Data - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

Here's how to remove the silly little lockscreen message:

Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks #24: Turn Off Lockscreen Help Message - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

Change your device name in less than a minute:

Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks #25: Change Device Name - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

Here's an early Christmas Present. 25 Samsung Galaxy S2 tips!
25 Samsung Galaxy S4 Hints and Tips - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a few secrets up its sleeve. Here are the codes you need to get to them:

Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks #26: Secret Phone Codes - YouTube

 

[Dave-in-Decatur]

vgjfelix: I always enjoy your tips. However, this one does not work on my S4 whatsoever. I've got the latest update (via Verizon) to Android 4.3, VRUEMK2. None of these codes does anything when I enter them into the Phone app. Is there some fundamental setting that I need to turn on first?

 

[vgjfelix]

vgjfelix: I always enjoy your tips. However, this one does not work on my S4 whatsoever. I've got the latest update (via Verizon) to Android 4.3, VRUEMK2. None of these codes does anything when I enter them into the Phone app. Is there some fundamental setting that I need to turn on first?

A few people have reported this. Unfortunately this might be the carrier or slightly different model number of the phone. I'm afraid you might have to google the answer.

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[vgjfelix]

Two today:

Activating multi-tasking apps:
Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks #28: Activate and Using Multi-tasking - YouTube

Can you use the SG4 with gloves on?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks #29: Using your Galaxy S4 with Gloves - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

How many did you say... 50 app reviews? Boom! (A mix of tablet and phone app reviews)

50 Android App Reviews (Asus Transformer Prime, New Nexus 7 2013, Samsung Galaxy S4) - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

Always look on the bright side of the Galaxy S4

Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks #30: Auto Brightness Threshold - YouTube

 

[vgjfelix]

Turn off notifications... direct from the notification!

Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks #31: Quick Turn Off Notifications - YouTube