This is out now in other regions, and it fixed an issue with stability i've been having (constant random resets).
How can you update to the latest Samsung firmware?
This is out now in other regions, and it fixed an issue with stability i've been having (constant random resets).
How can you update to the latest Samsung firmware?
Go to Settings -> More -> System Update
You can update your Samsung Software, Firmware, PRL, Profile, etc from there.
Btw, the S4 -- with no battery optimization -- has the equivalent stock battery life of the LTE GNex + extra battery.
Depending on your model, it's probably faster to just install a ROM with the new update implemented. I have the AT&T model and using Nottach's Mint Jelly ROM. I can confirm it fixes the "purple smearing" issue. It also gave me back a whopping 70MB of internal storage...woo.
Technically yes, but you can revert back and remove traces of it. Which version/carrier do you have?I don't know how to install a ROM and also wouldn't installing a ROM make the warranty void?
Bad link. Or it's not mobile friendly.
I cant say I've noticed this. I usually take a while to sit down and and pick up subtleties. So if it's there, it's not hugely obvious.
White balance seems very neutral.
Also, Adobe gave Samsung an award this week for displaying 98% of the Adobe color gamut.
Just compared my wife's One vs my S4 on this picture:
They're pretty similar with the S4 set on standard (whites on both phones are very cool and lean towards purple). On professional photo and movie, the S4's color temperature is lower, so comparatively, it leans more towards green.
Edit: Dynamic is as purple as you can get the S4 set to, and even then, it's not quite as cold as the One. Here it is (sorry for the bad picture):
Screen on my S4 just "rewarded" me with a giant vertical glowing lime green line going the whole length of the screen while I was just reading an article. I've had it 10 days. I hope it's just an isolated case.
Thanks for doing the comparison. At least the S4 gives you user-selectable modes, the NA version of the S3 was set to garish and left like that.
I personally think people who see blues and purples have spent too much time reading benchmarks and specs. Or they have such super human sight that they can't help but spot nothing but flaws when looking at today's displays. I guess I'm glad I don't have that problem. The S4 has a nice display, as does the HTC One and the iPhone 5.
Wow, that has me terrified. Hope it's not as easy as it sounds...Have you seen this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287882
The S4 screen seems to break for no reason.
Wow, that has me terrified. Hope it's not as easy as it sounds...
Then read the thread. There're 30+ ppl reporting that they have broken screens but didn't drop the phone.Lol trust me, it's trivial. I've never heard of the SGS4's screen breaking. It's actually one of the most durable smartphones.
Then read the thread. There're 30+ ppl reporting that they have broken screens but didn't drop the phone.
I the T-Mobile subforum they have a poll and 5 out of 50 have broken screens without dropping the phone. Keep in mind that a lot of these guys use cases to protect the phones.
I know there're millions of phones sold so it is hard to tell if this is a real problem or not but I have never seen that many ppl post about broken screens without dropping the phone.
Then read the thread. There're 30+ ppl reporting that they have broken screens but didn't drop the phone.
I the T-Mobile subforum they have a poll and 5 out of 50 have broken screens without dropping the phone. Keep in mind that a lot of these guys use cases to protect the phones.
I know there're millions of phones sold so it is hard to tell if this is a real problem or not but I have never seen that many ppl post about broken screens without dropping the phone.
Screen on my S4 just "rewarded" me with a giant vertical glowing lime green line going the whole length of the screen while I was just reading an article. I've had it 10 days. I hope it's just an isolated case.
I am admittedly somewhat uneducated on smartphone-screen-breaking trends, but isn't this somewhat different since it's the actual AMOLED breaking while the screen is still fully intact? Has that been an issue with other phones previously?Every new major phone gets the dreaded "OMG! My screen broke for no reason! I swear i didnt drop it!" routine. I bet 9/10 time the user either dropped it or banged it in the pocket. I have had pretty much every major device and I treat my stuff like its made of titanium and I have never ever broke a device. The screens may get scratched up but never broken. An I dont use cases or screen protctors.
I am admittedly somewhat uneducated on smartphone-screen-breaking trends, but isn't this somewhat different since it's the actual AMOLED breaking while the screen is still fully intact? Has that been an issue with other phones previously?
Then read the thread. There're 30+ ppl reporting that they have broken screens but didn't drop the phone.
I the T-Mobile subforum they have a poll and 5 out of 50 have broken screens without dropping the phone. Keep in mind that a lot of these guys use cases to protect the phones.
I know there're millions of phones sold so it is hard to tell if this is a real problem or not but I have never seen that many ppl post about broken screens without dropping the phone.