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Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :
 
Just sold my iphone and picked up an S4. It's pretty tight so far, just need to figure a few things out. Drooooooooiiiiiid! Haha
 

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Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on :
 
Ghetto
 

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Posted by Built88LX (Member # 10758) on :
 
Should have got a galaxy note 2

[ 2013-05-31, 07:45 PM: Message edited by: Built88LX ]
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Just picked one up an hour ago and starting to learn the features now. Seems pretty powerful so far.
 

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Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
Should have got an iPhone 5
 

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Posted by ECOboostin (Member # 4347) on :
 
I have an iPhone 5 and its nothing special. The S4 seems legit.
 

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Posted by 925_GT (Member # 11891) on :
 
When I finally take advantage of my upgrade, This is what I will be getting. Droid FTMFW
 

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Posted by stanger50 (Member # 1665) on :
 
I'm still got my Google flagship, galaxy Nexus running jelly bean. It had 4.2.2 9 months before anyone else. The S4 is releasing an active version, which is waterproof. If you think that great, wait until Google announces the nexus 5 with key lime pie 5.0. Your S4 with be whack after just 5 months of launch day.
 

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Posted by Infamous5.0 (Member # 1745) on :
 
How much can I sell my iphone5 for? I want to go back to android.
 

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Posted by POWERED BY FORD (Member # 9204) on :
 
I just ordered my Gs4 today, I don't know if I should have waited. What new phone will be out soon better?
 

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Posted by MSC_ROY (Member # 7736) on :
 

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Originally posted by stanger50:
I'm still got my Google flagship, galaxy Nexus running jelly bean. It had 4.2.2 9 months before anyone else. The S4 is releasing an active version, which is waterproof. If you think that great, wait until Google announces the nexus 5 with key lime pie 5.0. Your S4 with be whack after just 5 months of launch day.

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Sounds like sugar diabetes, lol jk
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
One thing I notice right off the bat is that the iPhone is definitely more intuitive.

My grandma can pick one up and begin using it right away. With this s4 it is definitely more capable but there's a lot more to learn too.

My impression is that for someone that is not tech savvy the iPhone is the way to go. For someone that wants a more powerful phone with a larger screen but is willing to go through a bit of a learning curve, the s4 is pretty cool.

[ 2013-06-01, 05:47 AM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 

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Posted by stanger50 (Member # 1665) on :
 
Also look out for The Moto X. The holiday is up ahead and new bad ass devices get released. Either wait or get a S4 like every other MF.
 

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Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
Iphone ftw
 

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Posted by Jaejae5.0 (Member # 7958) on :
 
sold my iphone 5 and bought a s4..this ohone is better in every way..I was always a fan of the iphone and talked bad about droid all the time..but this phone has so many features..camera and screen is so clear..multi screen..use it as a tv remote..no regrets at all
 

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Posted by NK2186 (Member # 12319) on :
 
I am rocking an S2 rooted and a custom jelly bean ROM installed with a better kernel and cpu script.

Root your phone to get the full potential out of it. Custom ROM's are the best way to go also for the non google phones that do not get updates first. Plus you can fully customize everything if you take the time to learn wtf is going on

iPhone = iPoop

Once you learn android it's a breeze!
 

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Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
Get the sony xperia z. Its gonna kill everything.
 

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Posted by fortyoz (Member # 2975) on :
 
Once you learn your phone, head over to http://forum.xda-developers.com/ search for your phone and READ. You will learn the TRUE power of Android phones.
 

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Posted by 302n/a (Member # 1465) on :
 
Samsung galaxy shits on iphone all day
 

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Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :
 

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Ghetto

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Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:

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Ghetto

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You're just jealous cause you can't control your tv, av receiver, and comcast box with your phone like I can.

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You're just jealous cause you can't control your tv, av receiver, and comcast box with your phone like I can.

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So jelly since my iPhone controls my 2 Samsung smart tvs, my apple tvs attached to it, AirPlay that allows me to play anything on my phone or two iMacs directly to either screen. I gave up cable over a year ago so I guess I'm super jealous about your Comcast bill. Oh and it works flawlessly with Fords sync system in my 13' GT. Ghetto lol

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Originally posted by 302n/a:
Samsung galaxy shits on iphone all day

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Originally posted by QuarterHorse / Slick:
Samsung Galaxy Note III is said to release in September. Hope I can wait that long?, I'm allowed an upgrade this month. Rumors of a 5.9" screen?

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Originally posted by 302n/a:
Samsung galaxy shits on iphone all day

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iPhone sales shits on Samsung galaxy all day.
 

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Posted by SacStangDriver (Member # 8304) on :
 
anyone upgrading to s4 wanna sell me their s3?
 

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Posted by SacStangDriver (Member # 8304) on :
 
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[ 2013-06-02, 02:45 PM: Message edited by: SacStangDriver ]
 

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Posted by stanger50 (Member # 1665) on :
 
Touch wiz is the shitiest UI, have no idea why people believe the hype. Don't upgrade til key lime pie releases in a few months.
 

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Posted by poisonpony96 (Member # 3942) on :
 
I've been a huge iPhone fan. I have had 4 of them. I'm ready to upgrade and I'm thinking of going to driod really looking at the htc one. Any input?
 

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Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :
 

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I've been a huge iPhone fan. I have had 4 of them. I'm ready to upgrade and I'm thinking of going to driod really looking at the htc one. Any input?

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Originally posted by poisonpony96:
That's what I've been hearing but the s4 is suppose to be great to. Has some key things the htc doesn't but the htc looks high end like iPhone where the s4 is just plastic

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Originally posted by QuarterHorse / Slick:
Samsung Galaxy Note III is said to release in September. Hope I can wait that long?, I'm allowed an upgrade this month. Rumors of a 5.9" screen?

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That's just too big. How you supposed to conceal it? Imagine how it would fit in your pocket. If it has the features of the S4 it will be dope.

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People say the Note 2 is way too big... until you actually own it and use it. After a couple days it'll feel like a regular phone and you look at non-Note phones WAY differently. Fits into all my pockets with no problems.

As for features, once a developer creates a custom rom with certain S4 features or any other phones, such as hand waving to answer a phone call, for other high end Android phones it's definitely possible.. if it hasn't already been made by now. The multi window feature from the Note 2 has already been developed into other non-Note 2 phones. Same way Android 2.xxx phones can update to Android 4.2. Basically what it comes down to is more hardware specs, not features. Another reason why people buy the S4 International version instead of the U.S version. Same with the S3.

There's way more to these phones than what you actually "read" that you can do out of the box. Android is open source as opposed to the closed source iOS. Open source = sky's the limit.

[ 2013-06-03, 05:27 PM: Message edited by: fortyoz ]
 

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Posted by stanger50 (Member # 1665) on :
 
Google Flagship + stock android + first to update = Win
 

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Posted by stanger50 (Member # 1665) on :
 
Few months from now you'll be wishing you've waited for the Moto X. Y'all S4 with be on CL in a heart beat.
 

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Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :
 
Stanger50, it's like that with any technology these days. That's like buying a Coyote 5.0 with *** numbers, then next year they up the numbers again and get better MPG to go with it. Can't keep up with technology these days. I say if your old phone is ready to be retired, just buy the next one and enjoy it. If you keep reading about the next big thing that hits, you'll be buying phones every couple of months!
 

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Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on :
 
better pick up some vintage JNCO jeans so you can fit those big ass phones in your pocket LOL
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
For the guys pitching Samsung, what specifically do you like about the S4 over the Iphone?

Like I said, I've been an Iphone user for a long time and recently switched to the S4. I love the screen size and the fact that you don't use that gawd awful I-Tunes program.

With that said, there are quite a few things I don't like about this S4 too:

- Typing is more error prone. That's counterintuitive since the screen and buttons are bigger. I've talked to several people and everyone seems to agree that the typing is not as easy and the predictive text is not as good.

- When texting with one hand, I can't quite reach the corners of the phone. That's expected I guess with a big screen like this.

- I realize the processor is supposed to be faster than the Iphone 5, but when you hit a button on the Iphone 5, it comes up instantly. There is a slight lag with the S4.

- In general, I notice that everything I attempt to do with this S4 takes me just a tiny bit longer than it did with the Iphone.

- Voice command is much better/smarter on the Iphone. I thought for sure Android would be better in this department.

- MMS is a joke with the S4... Takes forever and so glitchy and limited.

My biggest complaint is that I can't input text as easily into this phone as I could with the iphone.

But I will say that overall it's pretty impressive.

[ 2013-06-09, 11:30 PM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 

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Posted by poisonpony96 (Member # 3942) on :
 
I just switched yesterday to the s4 from a 4s. So far I like it alot but texting or typing is slower for me
 

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Posted by DIRTY SALLY (Member # 7845) on :
 
i had a smart phone once till i gota hold of it now its retarted
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
I will let you guy in on a little secret.

For you S4 guys who are fed up with the typing, download "google keyboard"

It increases the size of the buttons and allows you to control how aggressive the predictive texting is.

I was very much unsure of this phone and was contemplating returning it, until I got his app.

Now I feel completely connected to it.

You're welcome.
 

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Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :
 
Luke, I don't have a S4 but I've been a Droid user for a few years now. Try the swiftkey keyboard as well. I can't stand the stock Droid keyboards. I also have an iPhone for work.

You hit most of it on the dot. I absolutely cannot stand iTunes. I can't stand how Apple locks down iOS. It does have its benefits, it's a very intuitive and easy to use system. It's simple, it works, and even the computer illiterate can adept to it. I think Apple's touch screen was much better than Droid initially. The interface is also a hell of a lot smoother, have to give that to them. Here's an article that explains why Droids can lag: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here-is-why-Android-is-laggy-and-why-its-going-to-remain-like-that-in-the-near-future_id24434

I'll most likely get another Droid when my current one craps out. I'd really like to get that new Motorola that is made here, but Samsung seems to have the most developers with custom ROMs going for it. Not sure how Motorola is in that department with their previous phones, but I'm guessing not great.
 

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Posted by Jaejae5.0 (Member # 7958) on :
 
@luke ive Been experimenting with swipe keyboard and it works great..give it a try
 

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Posted by x Raelsmar x (Member # 9804) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
I will let you guy in on a little secret.

For you S4 guys who are fed up with the typing, download "google keyboard"

It increases the size of the buttons and allows you to control how aggressive the predictive texting is.

I was very much unsure of this phone and was contemplating returning it, until I got his app.

Now I feel completely connected to it.

You're welcome.

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Ok guys, I've been playing with the phone some more and have identified 4 items that I need to solve which have been getting under my skin:

1.) Auto scroll up. If you are on a lengthy web-site, and you want to scroll up quickly, how do you do it with the S4? With the Iphone, you simply tap the top of the screen.

--- I dont think it has that option... stock. It is fast enough to take long and quick swipes to get back to the top very quickly. Sounds like a good option but it makes for mistakened accidental top screen taps. At the same time, Im pretty sure a developer on XDA has created that option for nearly all Android phones. Just have to find it.. and flash it.

2.) I love the swipe feature to delete old texts and emails on the Iphone. Is it possible to get this with the S4? At a minimum, how do I delete multiple emails/texts at the same time?

There's an option where you select one.. check off all the one or ones you would like to delete... then delete every one you have checked off. Or there is an option to delete all.

3.) MMS, why is it so terrible with the S4? It takes far too long to attached images and you are limited to how many images you can attach. Even when I resize the images, I can't seem to attach more than 3 pics at a time!

--- Do you have 4g? What carrier? Good signal? Even if you have garbage signal there are custom built roms for Androids that make the GPS, mobile data signal and wifi signal way stronger than stock. Read and learn on XDA forums. I have no problems with this whatsoever on my custom flashed Note 2.

4.) When texting, sometimes I want to get rid of the keyboard so I can see more of the text that's already been sent. With the Iphone you simply tap the upper half of the screen and the keyboard disappears. Why can't I get rid of the keyboard with the S4? The only way I have found to do it is to hit the "back" key and then go back to the text icon. That's lame.

--- Isnt that single click on the back button the same as a single click on the upper half of an iphone screen?? If it's too much for you, sell your S4 and get an iPhone. They are made for everybody to use and learn in a quick manner. Even children and toddlers can use them.

Any solutions for these annoyances?

--- The best solution is to find a custom rom + root that best serves all and every one of YOUR needs. The whole point of an Android is its open source system to where ANYONE can create and use its OS in anyway THEY WANT. Again, learn about your phone, flashing custom roms and rooting and it will solve all of your problems.

And BTW, if you find the problems you have stated as annoying then you might hang yourself once you find out how annoying iTunes is. Good luck downloading music and videos and transporting huge files thru iTunes. Thats just one problem Well... a real one! Good luck

Thanks guys!

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Originally posted by 925_GT:
I cant do this rooting software shit. I'll spend my time and money on my car.

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I agree. But it's no different from cars. You learn, trial and error, learn, learn and execute. That's the difference between something mediocre and something even better than what it waswhen you started. In this case, you can have a different phone in less than 10 mins at anytime you want that best suits YOU. Just like your car. Either way it's just a phone... til somebody says Androids aren't shit Whole different ballgame than what is advertised to you.
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Hi guys, I've had the S4 for about a month now and pretty much figured out all the features that were bothering me, except for one thing that is still inconceivably terrible, MMS.


What is it with the slow speed, glitching, resizing delays, limited ability to send multiple images, etc? It's so primitive and time consuming!


With my I-phone, it was a breeze. Simply select the image(s), you want to send and bam, they're off! With this thing it takes me 3x longer to work with MMS for some reason. Why?


I've tried the different non-stock SMS/MMS apps too and none of them changed much.


Overall this phone has a lot of features that I don't need like the silly eye movement gimmick that looks to also be inconsistent, and they fumbled on the simple stuff like MMS.


If there is something I am missing, please let me know and thank you all in advance.


I haven't tried any of the rooting that was recommended above, but may look into that soon.


Luke

[ 2013-07-07, 10:04 AM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 

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Posted by BUKSING (Member # 6594) on :
 
Texting on S4 eats dick. My cuz told me in order to reply to group texts you need to turn off the wifi. Lol wtf?

I'm curious to know about rooting.
 

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Posted by Arch (Member # 5177) on :
 

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That's what I've been hearing but the s4 is suppose to be great to. Has some key things the htc doesn't but the htc looks high end like iPhone where the s4 is just plastic

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The s4 is doper than any phone out right now. Ill take the plastic, so what it scratches. Iphone is all glass, drop it the wrong way and say goodbye.

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Actually the back of iPhone 5 is aluminum.
 

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Posted by POWERED BY FORD (Member # 9204) on :
 
I had the s4 for like 3 weeks, I got rid of it and got an iPhone again. I have been a iPhone user that some stuff on the s4 didn't compare to the iPhone. Some thing where better on the iPhone.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 

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Originally posted by BUKSING:
Texting on S4 eats dick. My cuz told me in order to reply to group texts you need to turn off the wifi. Lol wtf?

I'm curious to know about rooting.

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Originally posted by BUKSING:
Texting on S4 eats dick. My cuz told me in order to reply to group texts you need to turn off the wifi. Lol wtf?

I'm curious to know about rooting.

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Rooting is a good start, but custom rom flashing is what you really should be looking into.

But to answer your question, it is basically similar to a jailbroken iOS device. You have the full ability to add/customize anything minus the faster battery drains and sluggish speed that iOS receives after doing the process. With iPhones, anytime there is a new iOS update you will need new software to jailbreak the newest iOS version and sometimes this will take MONTHS from their "underground" developers... trust me, I know. With an Android, you will see NONE of this.

If you are flashing custom roms i.e a new user interface or basically a new iOS.. majority of those roms will come rooted. Think of the new iOS 7 that comes jailbroken, except that you have THOUSANDS of "iOS" roms to choose from with for nearly EACH Android phone.

A developer may incorporate any or all fancy options from any high end Android phone and throw them all on one custom rom. For EXAMPLE, don't like iTunes? Find that custom rom that does not require you to use iTunes or any account or additional PC software. Just drag and drop your media like a usb stick and be out the door that much quicker. Plus he can take S4 special options that you see on TV commercials, maybe a Note 2 multi window option and throw them in one custom rom. This is unavailable for Apple products due to their closed source software. Think of Ford telling you to keep your Mustang stock and you can't touch SHIT. No thanks.

As for your "texting problem", a custom rom will fix ANY flaws that you see are a problem. Find one that you like and better suits you and it's a wrap. Alot of roms come with the "group text" already included.

I've had 4 iPhones but it took just 1 high end Android phone for the nails in the coffin. All phones were great and taken to its each individual limit, but there was only one that is a clear cut winner for my needs. My old Sidekick 2 was great for calling and texting, but times have changed alot since then.

May sound like rocket science, but you'll be surprised on how much of it is self explanitory with research just like anything else.


http://gizmodo.com/5982287/reasons-to-root-your-android-device
 

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Posted by 89point. (Member # 6078) on :
 
luke87gt anymore feedback about this phone?? i have an iphone 4 right now but am thinking about getting the s4 or possibly the s3 since i can get it for a penny from att but i do a whole lot of txting so the txting problems your having would kill me. should i go for an iphone5 instead?? thanks guys
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
I have the S3, love the phone. To group text you just download "Verizon Texting" otherwise the group text the phone comes with will have "group" texts sent out as individual. So 1 quick download and the phone kicks ass.
 

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Posted by 89point. (Member # 6078) on :
 
I actually bought the s4, so far its all good.. still gettijg used to it a lil but I like it. Seems better then the iphones so far.
 

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Posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR (Member # 10170) on :
 
S4 is the best phone I have owned by far.. Dowload Utorrent App, put a 32G SD card in it, download and stream stuff to your TV's ..
 

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Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
Meh I dunno about the S4 yet, I'm really starting to miss my iPhone 5. My iPhone never had ads like crazy whenever I unlock my screen, or move my apps around, or text/call people, or turn off my LTE.
 

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Posted by 89point. (Member # 6078) on :
 
So I figured out basically the one problem I had with the phone was the txting, once I changed over to the Swype keyboard it basically does it for you. I'm still loving the phone though and still think it's an overall better phone then the iPhone.
 

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Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :
 
Anyone want to sell me their S4 for cheap yet because you are iPhone sack riders?
 

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