Hi i've been on this site forever but never been much of a poster ! Started with the classic Galaxy on android 1.5 then went for the Galaxy S , had a ton of HTC's and then the Galaxy S 2 , broke the screen after a few days , back to a galaxy S , broke the screen as well . Just got a note .. and the screen is already broken too !! Ho well , i guess i should not have those phones with my kind of jackassy lifestyle.
Anyway ! Love the forum , very very useful when it comes to rom info/download.
Looking forward to some great roms on the NOTE !
Yeah dude.....You need to buy stock in Otterbox. That is all.
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I am right there with you. I break my phone way too often. I need a Nextel or something lol.
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that's a lot of screen breaking lol
Thing is i always get otterbox with my phones. Been working for Bell (montreal) telecom and i get them cost so its worth it .. Sometimes otterbox is like 100$ so ita always better cost. But the screens still break. My note can survive a while cause the crack is like covering 5% screen one long ass line goin thru the kb area. Anyway !! They should start makink huge phones with screens like the nokia c series. Bashed em with scissors/keys and whatnot and they never break. Minor scratches. Would be 200$ more on the phone but 300% worth it !!
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mediamindlab said:
Hi i've been on this site forever but never been much of a poster ! Started with the classic Galaxy on android 1.5 then went for the Galaxy S , had a ton of HTC's and then the Galaxy S 2 , broke the screen after a few days , back to a galaxy S , broke the screen as well . Just got a note .. and the screen is already broken too !! Ho well , i guess i should not have those phones with my kind of jackassy lifestyle.
Anyway ! Love the forum , very very useful when it comes to rom info/download.
Looking forward to some great roms on the NOTE !
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How do you like your note?
Pretty good actually . Speed could be better since its a dual 1.4 but it does what it does. Issues with some games that display wrong textures etc. But the s pen is useful to me in PS touch/Autodesk sketchup when i go meet clients and pre scribble som logos while brainstorming. Cant wait for another version of a big phone with the same or better featurea. Id go up to 6inch i think . After that its kind of retarded to call it a phone.
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And when i say started off . Of course i mean the whole rooting/custom rom thingy. My first phone was prehistoric like 5pounds manpurse style. portability was the main concern there !!
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mediamindlab said:
Pretty good actually . Speed could be better since its a dual 1.4 but it does what it does. Issues with some games that display wrong textures etc. But the s pen is useful to me in PS touch/Autodesk sketchup when i go meet clients and pre scribble som logos while brainstorming. Cant wait for another version of a big phone with the same or better featurea. Id go up to 6inch i think . After that its kind of retarded to call it a phone.
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How is the call quality of the Note. Do you a bluetooth headset with it?
what is wrong
is the screen cracked or is it software bug??? i dont know how you can break gorilla glass? 0.o
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Am currently using HTC HD2 but now I want to buy a new phone.
Am confused big time between S2 & Note. (bigger phone size is not an issue).
Am looking for good hardware with features. I will be using the phone atleast 3yrs after buying it. It should be worthy like my HD2. Am not impressed with S3 & so its not on my list.
What you guys suggest, or any other phone?
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Am currently using HTC HD2 but now I want to buy a new phone.
Am confused big time between S2 & Note. (bigger phone size is not an issue).
Am looking for good hardware with features. I will be using the phone atleast 3yrs after buying it. It should be worthy like my HD2. Am not impressed with S3 & so its not on my list.
What you guys suggest, or any other phone?
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my suggestion just go for nexus, looking at your phone cycle (every 3 years or so . .) nexus will be a right choise youll get direct update from google and always the newest feature. unlocked galaxy nexus is the best choise for now.
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my suggestion just go for nexus, looking at your phone cycle (every 3 years or so . .) nexus will be a right choise youll get direct update from google and always the newest feature. unlocked galaxy nexus is the best choise for now.
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but its still not available in india. i searched it on samsung india website but its due to come here
Out of those 2 clear choice the Note.
It's a unique device, still got great development going on. Much more real screen estate, S-Pen, just as good as the SGS2. If size is not an issue get the Note. I've played with it many times and it's lovely, a lot of guys that I have come across I've asked them how they like it and they say they love it.
Again both phones are old now, SGS2 is older so if you plan to use it for 3 years you may see no official updates in the next couple of years but devs will continue to work on them.
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Out of those 2 clear choice the Note.
It's a unique device, still got great development going on. Much more real screen estate, S-Pen, just as good as the SGS2. If size is not an issue get the Note. I've played with it many times and it's lovely, a lot of guys that I have come across I've asked them how they like it and they say they love it.
Again both phones are old now, SGS2 is older so if you plan to use it for 3 years you may see no official updates in the next couple of years but devs will continue to work on them.
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does note supports all HD games as well, i hv heard NFS & few games hv trouble on note graphics.
but anyways am looking forward on buying note. thnx
why not a sony?
The S and P Modells are really good.
But well the question was the S2 or Note... I would say the same as nikzDHD take the Note if the size isnt an issue.
If u can wait for the note 2 it will be the best choice :good:
I would recommend galaxy note,it has a bigger screen and it has a s pen
note 2
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If u can wait for the note 2 it will be the best choice :good:
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Note2 ???
When is it launching, haven't heard anything yet about it.
I have a friend who has a note. He said nothing compares to it. Also the screen is a huge transition from any other smartphone BUT it does fit in your pocket
Def recommend the Note because it has great specs and Samsung's UI is very consumer friendly.
Note for sure if it nit to big for you, for me is to big, like tab is..
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If u can wait for the note 2 it will be the best choice :good:
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when is note2 getting launched ?? any idea:angel:
Waite for note 2 it has 5.5 display and quad core cpu (or dual core a15)
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if you wear big bag, buy a note
ok iI need some suggestions from people that actually know what they are talking about rather that reading some top 10 best blog on the web. I'm in the market for a New phone (Verizon) to replace my Droid Bionic. sound clarity is a must, fast processor dual or quad? big screen and rootable with decent Rom dev support.
Basically the phone is used for mainly business type apps, remote desktop, vpn etc. keeping up with my eBay bids bank balances on the go and just tinkering with the new roms and apps the devs entertained with. II do have aa couple of tablets (Asus Tf300t and aa galaxy tab 2 7") so the main priority for the phone is that it should work excellent as a phone. Clear, good signal reception, and good hands free operation (speaker phone, Bluetooth etc). aa large sd capacity also... iI know when iI got my last phone 16gg was almost standard but 32gg would be better
oh, also aa decent camera, I'm kinda a shutter-bug
so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, then iI can take your suggestions and do some in depth research and make an informed choice.
thank you for your time
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With the criteria you are going for I would suggest a HTC one X or a SGSIII which I am currently using. Sorry if my suggestions are bad I'm new to this as well.
rhe galaxy nexus is the best for you...it is easy to use verry fast in update and has a very decent 5 megapxl camera which act like 8+ mega pxl because of its quality...it has no shutter lag the time you oress the button the time it takes goodluck
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I agree
I have to agree with you on the Galaxy Nexus. Apart from all the features you've mentioned, its also a google designed and supported phone so it is supported and kept up by google meaning you have priority access to all new android OS releases
lyndonguti said:
rhe galaxy nexus is the best for you...it is easy to use verry fast in update and has a very decent 5 megapxl camera which act like 8+ mega pxl because of its quality...it has no shutter lag the time you oress the button the time it takes goodluck
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hi aaxiss! i've a galaxy nexus, and i advice you to buy it. you know google product=full supported :fingers-crossed: and olso devs start developing from it, so you have more rom, and stable first of all, to try i wish you have a good choose
Nexus or the SGSIII, SGSIII had bags of power
A decision has been made for you by these guys, of course including me :laugh: galaxy nexus
I have a galaxy Nexus and it's been a pretty dam good phone for the past 7 mouths. But since I loaded Jelly Bean 4.1.1 it's been a really great phone! Supper fast and smooth. So for the price I don't think you can beet it.
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I was just able to get a GNex as a replacement for my Stratosphere. I saw this topic and its replies and it honestly made my day. Thanks guys. So yeah... go with the Nexus!
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thank you everyone for your input, II have ordered the Gnex today ended up getting 2 of them for 99.00 ii have my mom on my acct an age has wanted aa smart phone for aa long time. ii have her an older moto droid xx and kept both new phones so ii can play around without worry. ii just flashed the droid back to base rom. if she really gets into it I'll get her aa better phone.
Although she is already complaining it's hard for her to read the tiny letters [email protected] the learning curve for her is going to be long I'm thinking. she has had the same Motorola flip phone for 4 years and just learned how to put it on speaker phone aa month ago lol.
any way.. thanks again for the help
oh as a side note ii also ordered aa Google nexus 7 tablet today for on the go android goodness as my transformer is just too big and bulky and it also has aa broken power button (stopped working after it got aa glass of water spoiled on it).
got my phones yesterday. just what ii wanted great phone.thanks again for the suggestions
If you are going to tinker with ROMs, Galaxy Nexus is the best choice. It is a Google flagship product, so it is used as a base for development of the new versions of Android. That is a guarantee of staying always up to date with new AOSP ROMs - and, surely, of the best support possible from the development community.
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M ready to buy galaxy sl i9003 if anyone seeling...Please post here if u wanna sell ur Mobile
Which country are u from? And u really should reconsider buying one lol.
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M ready to buy galaxy sl i9003 if anyone seeling...Please post here if u wanna sell ur Mobile
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Not Worth it. Go for a Defy instead.
And once you decide to buy i9003, then you will probably need to change your id too, you will no longer remain cool.
I had Lost My mobile On monday In train...i love its clear display so i wnt to buy the same phone
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I had Lost My mobile On monday In train...i love its clear display so i wnt to buy the same phone
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Go for any 2nd hand nexus device.
Well he may not be interested in Rom development n may be happy with his stock Rom...in that case the stock Rom for this phone are pretty good.
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Well he may not be interested in Rom development n may be happy with his stock Rom...in that case the stock Rom for this phone are pretty good.
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I would have offered u my phone which is 1.4 yrs old but still in excellent condition. But I can't because of some personal reasons.
Bro don't buy this phone if you already had it go switch it up or something get a second hand nexus like someone else said or a second hand s2 trust me it's screen is amazing I would rather go with S2's screen then S3's higher resolution screen. S2's screen is amazingly clear, great color, truly vibrant color.
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Bro don't buy this phone if you already had it go switch it up or something get a second hand nexus like someone else said or a second hand s2 trust me it's screen is amazing I would rather go with S2's screen then S3's higher resolution screen. S2's screen is amazingly clear, great color, truly vibrant color.
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And an amazing burn in effect after 2 months of use.
Just get the nexus/S3 or just this device.. depends on your wallet.
Just saying, you'll probably find no one willing to sell you a device here, because the chance of being in the same place is slim, thus requiring annoying shipping costs and hassle, buying/selling a used one from shops is easier.
MY OPINION: If you can get the nexus/S3 used or new, get them and DO NOT ever think about this damned device again.
Come on guys. This phone isn't that bad. I don't see a need to be so negative about this phone.
I don't have any major issues with this phone. It worked very well for me on almost all ROMs that I've tried.
Of course this phone is not i9000 or i9100. And we all knew it when we bought it substantially cheaper than those models. Stop complaining and enjoy the moment (partially working video recording with CM9)
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Come on guys. This phone isn't that bad. I don't see a need to be so negative about this phone.
I don't have any major issues with this phone. It worked very well for me on almost all ROMs that I've tried.
Of course this phone is not i9000 or i9100. And we all knew it when we bought it substantially cheaper than those models. Stop complaining and enjoy the moment (partially working video recording with CM9)
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This ^
Everytime i update my SCL i feel like i bought i new phone! ICS works pretty good and day after day it becames always better and if understood correctly Dhiru is porting JB, so it' not over
Our phone us not that much bad in my opinion
i think our phone is better than i9000 expect gpu and development. if i9003 was an international model instead of i9000 we could have better roms STABLE including JB with much more developers. but just gpu is lower a bit.
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There is no section for the i8530 even though i have asked several times for one.
I love my Beam it`s so unique, I am surprised it`s not more popular, I am dying for an ICS update.
I love the way you have access to the sim and microsd from slots on the sides of the phone, no need to remove the battery every time you want to change them.
Also it comes with an external and normal charger and two 2000mah battery`s what other phone has this.
Anybody else have this phone.
The Samsung phone`s below have the same CPU/GPU
"Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, Samsung Galaxy S Advance"
John.
100% with you.I want to see rooted kernel + CWM
I have been using DVD catalyst 4 , to rip my DVD`s to 640x360 the projectors resolution called nHD , they look great on the Beams lcd display also and keeps the file size as small as possible, so i can get as many movies on my 32gb microsd.
Does anybody know if the beam will take as 64gb microsd, I want to wait for a Samsung one, as they have a lot of water/drop emf protection.
John.
I think, if samsung improves galaxy beam's spec, it gonna be bought a lots.
I am quite happy with the beams specs, My last phone was the Galaxy Note and before that the G2
The projector most likely is the most expensive part of the phone, so Samsung had to use a low spec cpu and display to keep the price down, though i am quite happy, I just want ICS Now!
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I think, if samsung improves galaxy beam's spec, it gonna be bought a lots.
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I have been looking for a black gel not silicone case, but without the openings for the sim and microsd slots as it takes seconds to remove the case, and i dont like the feel of the case with the slots when i pick it up.
John.
I found a case without the sim/microsd openings on the side, it has a grip area instead, and comes with a free screen protector and all for only £0.99p
Same case on Amazon from the same company is nearly £4 , I dont know what`s going on there.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261061061.../sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=261061061786&_rdc=1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gadget-Gian...T8/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1345540473&sr=8-12
John.
Galaxy Ace 2 rocks for a little phone.
Would love to root it and give it a tweaked kernel
Sent from outside the circle.
There is a root available for the Galaxy Beam i8530 on Gingerbread 2.3.6. However if your intentions are to use stuff like the SIXAXIS Controller app it doesn't work with the Bluetooth on i8530.
I'm also eagerly awaiting the ICS update from Samsung so I can start using USB HID and PS3 Controllers. I just don't feel like it is coming out any time soon as they are still rolling out 2.3.6 firmwares across the world.
I'd love to see ICS or maybe even some jelly beans on our Beam, but sadly, I don't think our community will ever grow much to the point we have devs willing to code for our phone
Really a shame, with the built-in projector, possibilities would be endless
Well, maybe if only one really good dev could get his hands on one, then maybe...
keep requesting , good things come to those who wait
My friend just bought this device just now and asking how to root this phone...
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Ask here for a forum for the beam, i have asked several times nothing yet, got to keep trying.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660354
John.
fuadhamzah73 said:
My friend just bought this device just now and asking how to root this phone...
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fuadhamzah73 said:
My friend just bought this device just now and asking how to root this phone...
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search XDA , shabbypenguin already posted a rooted kernel, i am using it and its working like a charm.
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richie
the best phone built with projector.:good::good::good:
Jelly beans!!!
Looks like BEAM owners are in for a sweet treat!! SAMSUNG must love us because we're on the list...just gotta wait a bit longer
Just check out technobuffalo.com to read all about it
I'm a very proud i8530 BEAM owner! Can't wait for the BEAN for the BEAM!
I read a couple of reports that the beam is going to get jelly bean
John.
Huhuhu..waiting and waiting...
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....still waiting
anyone have any updates on the Jellybean update for the Galaxy beam gt i8530 it really is let down by gingerbread
I just wanted to say that I love my galaxy beam! A Lil disappointed in the choice of the GB OS, but IM hanging for the BEAN update!
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after everyone saw galaxy s5. all people are disappointed for it.
and they say it will let Samsung.
So, do you think people (especially developers) will leave s4 to get htc m8 and lg g3 and others?.
is it the end of Sammy?
Thanks in advance.
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I use long time Galaxy phones 2/3/4 and nexus phones 1/2/3/4/5 but I stop now with Samsung devices , the S5 is a joke. We are for sure support S5 in the future but I am will not work on it. Nexus is and will be the best
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I'd love to get the S5 for it's camera
too bad , there are no snapdragon in my area
and knox will be another reason not to buy
a have use s1-s2-note1-s3-s4 and now am done with samsung the s5 is not a a premium for my personal view s5 is suck for now i will skip the s5 but a will not bay a another phone(sony-because the support for all sony ar so bad, lg a dont know a have use lg l7,lg nexus optimus g pro etc a can say the ar a toy for me, htc - ist good phone but battery its suck, apple no comment ist for id..ot).
I believe there will be two versions of this phone. The one announced, and then a metal one further down the road with a new snapdragon processor...
i agree. guys the s5 is joke it is sucks. but i think the people will stay developing on s series and other Galaxys that so good news thanks for all developers on Samsung devices, for that i will skip htc one and just get the s4.
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I believe there will be two versions of this phone. The one announced, and then a metal one further down the road with a new snapdragon processor...
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we believe that will be more version but only with other processor (exynos or snapdragon ect.)
but the device will stay the same. and that sad for Samsung lovers coz we expected more from Sammy.
but no problem as there are always s4 note 3 and others.
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No S5 for me. I don't like the size of the S4 but I have to live with it it's a great phone otherwise. S5 looks even bigger than S4 so no way. May as well just have a tablet with phone facilities.
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ypikayey sammy
never again knox
never again bloatware
never again plastic-fantastic
never again delay the issue of software
never again all Samsung restictions
S5??? welcome LG, Meizu etc.
Not to S5
No longer for samsung
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robix1999 said:
ypikayey sammy
never again knox
never again bloatware
never again plastic-fantastic
never again delay the issue of software
never again all Samsung restictions
S5??? welcome LG, Meizu etc.
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yes another problems. knox but not big one.
the blotware!!!!
for user can only use 7.5 gb of memory!!!!! thats sucks.
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I really thought they would get rid of plastic on this one... im keeping my s4... and in the even there is nothing else good on the market by the time my GS4 dies, I would go for nexus... cheaper, better, no bloat GOOD
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No S5 for me. I don't like the size of the S4 but I have to live with it it's a great phone otherwise. S5 looks even bigger than S4 so no way. May as well just have a tablet with phone facilities.
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yes all peole love the s4 more.
and dont forgot the new ui!!! it is kk ok. but the ui is sucks nothing good.
the only good thing is finger print and heart thing. thats all!!! it will not get many support from people unlike monster s4!!!!
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Let's see what the Nexus 6 brings us.. as know will be taking over your phone and Samsung will be trying to eliminate every way to mod your device a little, I'm out
Me Gusta!
Here is another reason. 661 Euro. Ready to spend this amount of money?
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S4 was basically the S3 with a few tweaks and upgrades.
S5 is basically the S4 with a few tweaks and upgrades.
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Actually, I dont care about the S5.
After I had 2 LG-devices, I thought I go the mainstream and follow Samsung.
I actually can not complain about my S4. It is working.
But the implemented Samsung features like airview, airfart and air-whatever are poorly implemented and useless for me.
I am disappointed by Samsung doesn't care of the Exynos-version (which I have) and I understand that the devs dont care either Samsung continues their developer hostile strategy.
Not sure what comes next.
Due to lack of financial resources, I will stick with my phone... but as soon as I have more money left over again, I might switch to Sony or Huawei or Oppo (I guess).
After the show off S5 at MWC 2014, It's the same. I don know since Galaxy S4, all Galaxy series is almost same.
Why I need to go to S5?
Just only for fingerprint scanner or heart beat scanner?
Just icon changed and extra hardware with boring and 18th century look :3
M happy with my s4 + I will think to other manufacturer if I got bored from s4.
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