It seems like the purple smudging problem in gray menu bars when scrolled up and down has been fixed with the update.
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edgefever
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The talk back issue is gone when you go online (the "loading started" on webpages crap) and when you check a pic in the gallery ("check box is currently checked"). Thank goodness. That was irritating. And its super fast even though I didn't have lag issues before except in the gallery and so far so good
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Tahoe916
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I tried it with Modern Combat 4. 2GB installation, moving it to the SD card only reduced device memory by 0.4GB. It's better than nothing but disappointing. At least for me it's a non issue as I use my tablet for games, and am at less than 50% of my storage with all the apps loaded I really care about. Still would be nice to see a means of moving the entire thing to the SD card.
Mark_Venture
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I have my tablets for Gaming too, but its nice to have stuff on my phone that can keep my son occupied when we go out, if he's acting up.
My S4 is my WORK device, it has to stay stock, unrooted, ready to be wiped and re-enrolled with our MDM product at any moment, so I wont load much beyond RSA SecurID soft token, MS Lync, and one or two small but helpful apps made by my company.
I was thinking of an S4 for my personal line since I haven't purchased or received a new personal phone since getting my Droid Bionic from the VCC in 2011. I had been using my Thunderbolt until it got its ICS update making it really really slow. Now using the Bionic, I can't stand its screen or camera quality. But the storage space issue, along with reception issues, and now the loss of Root capability, has swayed me away from the S4 as my next personal device.
ibcop
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I have my tablets for Gaming too, but its nice to have stuff on my phone that can keep my son occupied when we go out, if he's acting up.
My S4 is my WORK device, it has to stay stock, unrooted, ready to be wiped and re-enrolled with our MDM product at any moment, so I wont load much beyond RSA SecurID soft token, MS Lync, and one or two small but helpful apps made by my company.
I was thinking of an S4 for my personal line since I haven't purchased or received a new personal phone since getting my Droid Bionic from the VCC in 2011. I had been using my Thunderbolt until it got its ICS update making it really really slow. Now using the Bionic, I can't stand its screen or camera quality. But the storage space issue, along with reception issues, and now the loss of Root capability, has swayed me away from the S4 as my next personal device.
There will always be something else around the corner. I'm kind of eyeing the new LG device set to announce soon but not sure what carrier it will drop on.
Motorola is coming up with a new phone - actually a small family of them. I love their Razrs and I'm using a Maxx HD at the moment. It's actually taken a lot of time from the S4. The new Moto is coming in August (or at least the announcement is) and I'm kind of excited about that. If you like near stock android and a device that feels like you could open coconuts with it, the Razrs are your phone. I hope the new Ultras continue that.
Sort of related to what you noted in regard to the gallery and Talkback, they also fixed the issue where the top and bottom lines failed to disappear when selecting a photo.
I still haven't done this update yet. Can anyone report if battery life is affected by the update? I just got my S4 Monday, and finally had to charge it last night, ridiculous I know! I'm a huge fan of good battery life, and love that I can go almost 2 days on a single charge. Anyways, if someone could chime in on the battery life, I'd appreciate it!
ibcop
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I tried the Moto Razr when it first launched on Verizon. Wasn't a fan of it for sure.
Now if you had the Razr V3 back in the day.....that was the phone to have!
Now if you had the Razr V3 back in the day.....that was the phone to have!
Oh really? That irritated me too. Thanks! I'm going to have to check this out
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FYI, I too am a new owner (last Saturday)... I am getting two days/nights out of mine; just applied the update yesterday so will have to see how it goes? I worried with the large, bright screen and the power of this device if the battery life would be horrible? So far am very pleased!
So far haven't had any issues with this update. The most annoying issue I had prior to this update was bluetooth media not connecting automatically to my car- thankfully this has been resolved.
I didn't see this posted yet but here is the link to the official change log:
http://support.verizonwireless.com/pdf/system_update/galaxys4.pdf
I was excited to see this listed as an added capability but don't see it anywhere on my S4.
Wi-Fi quick on/off toggle in Notification Panel
Anyone seeing this toggle after upgrading?
I didn't see this posted yet but here is the link to the official change log:
http://support.verizonwireless.com/pdf/system_update/galaxys4.pdf
I was excited to see this listed as an added capability but don't see it anywhere on my S4.
Wi-Fi quick on/off toggle in Notification Panel
Anyone seeing this toggle after upgrading?
I tried the Moto Razr when it first launched on Verizon. Wasn't a fan of it for sure.
Now if you had the Razr V3 back in the day.....that was the phone to have!
Do you mean the Android Razr or the flip phone? I still have the first Android Razr Maxx. It's still a good phone.
Tahoe916
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I have my tablets for Gaming too, but its nice to have stuff on my phone that can keep my son occupied when we go out, if he's acting up.
My S4 is my WORK device, it has to stay stock, unrooted, ready to be wiped and re-enrolled with our MDM product at any moment, so I wont load much beyond RSA SecurID soft token, MS Lync, and one or two small but helpful apps made by my company.
I was thinking of an S4 for my personal line since I haven't purchased or received a new personal phone since getting my Droid Bionic from the VCC in 2011. I had been using my Thunderbolt until it got its ICS update making it really really slow. Now using the Bionic, I can't stand its screen or camera quality. But the storage space issue, along with reception issues, and now the loss of Root capability, has swayed me away from the S4 as my next personal device.
Would the 32GB version give you what's needed? My son has his own Android phone with games plus getting his own tablet soon as well. My reception seems almost identical with what I was getting with my Verizon iPhone 4s, perhaps just a slight bit weaker. It's low in a few indoor areas but better than the AT&T iPhone I had as it would have no signal in more indoor areas. Rooting would be fun to tinker with but I really have no specific need, I've never done it on any of my phones, too many stories of problems including from a co-worker who did it with his S2 and had problems with slowness and stability. Hopefully something more to your liking comes along soon.
Is it possible it's not there by default, but can be added under the customization screen for the quick toggles?
Does seem like the VZ meant to put it in (may be pulled from update last minute?)
Mark_Venture
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Razr V3.. "dumb phone" from back around 2004-2005 or so. There was a V3, V3i, V3C, V3M, and many other variations.
Ahh.. those were the daysNow if you had the Razr V3 back in the day.....that was the phone to have!
Although I kind of liked my StarTac and my V9M better than my V3C.
Mark_Venture
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For app/data storage on my PERSONAL phone, yes. BUT reception is still an issue for me with the S4. Both demo (from Verizon's VES demo program), and the retail S4 I have in front of me do have issues. I need to use it more and do more tests, but initial quick check of signal strength with ME7 hasn't seemed to improve it.
I'm in no hurry for a new phone. I'll wait for HTC One and some of the Moto phones coming
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