Update: Major concerns battery for Galaxy S4?

The Galaxy S4 , in addition to displaying sales figures deca those desired bySamsung , is plagued by serious concerns battery .

Update: France Samsung just contacted us to tell us that the owners of a copy ofGalaxy S4 defective must directly contact the service by the manufacturer, and not go to a Samsung center (this approach for Germany). To do, go here .

Some users of the Samsung Galaxy S4 complain effect of battery problems. Sometimes these will display a paltry autonomy. In other cases, more serious this time, some batteries have "inflated" substantially, clearly pointing to a degree of danger.

Fortunately, Samsung has already noted this problem, and said in a press release:

"We are aware of this problem, which affected a limited number of users. [...] We urge all those affected by this desire to visit their nearest Samsung center, where they can receive a free replacement battery. We remain committed to deliver the best user experience for our customers. "

Obviously, almost 30% of users Galaxy S4 would potentially affected by this concern. This, it must be said, has nothing to do with an isolated problem.

Galaxy S4 4G LTE-A is already available in Germany for € 650

Remember the Samsung Galaxy S4 equipped with LTE Advanced and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 800 instead of 600 Snapdragon found on the original Galayx s4? It was launched in Korea this summer and was expected around the world soon after. Last month, we heard that Deutsche Telekom would sell in Germany when the network bear LTE Advanced technology.

Well, it just happened. The new Galaxy S4 is sold as LTE Galaxy S4 + by the German mobile operator, Telekom, and is available at a price of 650 euros without contract. If you prefer to hire you over a long period with the operator, you can get it for as low as 1 euro price (depending on the chosen subscription).

The Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE + with number GT-i9506 is the same as the Galaxy S4 that you already know, with the exception of two important details. It has a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor clocked at 2.3GHZ 800, like the Galaxy Note 3 LTE and LTE Advanced supports (with a theoretical download speed of up to 150 Mbps). It should be noted that the French 4G operators currently sell us is far from the rate that Japanese (for example) may have with their 4G LTE-Advanced. Depending on the country where you are the name may change or LTE 4G + +, but on arrival it is exactly the thing that the 4G LTE-Advanced same.

Galaxy S4 + LTE was also unveiled in Sweden, where it is known as Galaxy S4 + 4G. It will be available in the country in mid-6000 for Nobembre kronor, or about 684 euros at current exchange rates.

Now that the device has become a reality, we are waiting to see if a Samsung Galaxy S4 Active equipped with a Snapdragon processor 800 is planned or not. It seems almost certain. We will keep you informed.

Galaxy S4: Samsung confirms a default on some batteries and replace

Technology: Samsung Galaxy S4 acknowledged that some were experiencing battery problems that eventually deform or lose their autonomy. The problem arises mainly in Germany where Samsung replace any defective batteries.

A number of Galaxy S4 are victims of a problem with their battery which in some cases swollen and deformed or eventually lose its autonomy drastically. Samsung has acknowledged the existence of this "problem"that would affect him in that a "limited number of customers."

It was in Germany that the phenomenon would be the most widespread and Samsung makes the graceful replacement batteries offending. Some operators would show rates of return of up to 30% of the S4 because of this defect.

It is unknown if the concern is related to a batch of defective batteries or if it is more widespread.But ETNews (via UnwiredView ) indicates that in any case the same problem happen on Galaxy S3 in South Korea where customers have only a 6 month warranty on batteries. Samsung is currently not elaborate on the situation or declared a international program replacement. (Eureka Press)

How to install the features of the Galaxy Note 3 on Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2?

We look forward to the arrival of the official update of the Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S3 to Android 4.3. An update that Samsung has promised to deliver as soon as this month. But according to our source from Samsung, this update will be delayed and arrive until the month of November. Whatever happens, the update of these three devices to Android 4.3 will bring some important features we've seen on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Therefore, if you are eager to test the new features on the Galaxy Note 2 or the Galaxy S4, know there is an alternative for you today to install on both devices. In fact, thanks to XDA developers who knew removing features Galaxy Note 3 a backup file, you can for example use the Air Command including Windows Pen, the Screen Writer, the Scrapbook and Action Memo on the Galaxy Note 2.

However, it is not the only application compatible with the second generation range of Galaxy Note, as other features like gallery, security assistance, the S Note and S Planner, as well as navigation function with one hand are also waiting for you.

Moreover, it is also possible to install features of the Galaxy Note 3 on the Galaxy S4 as Samsung Magazine, My files, and many others. However, as we have already announced on PointGPhone the KNOX is not stable yet, and it seems that the developers at XDA are working very hard to make this operational functionality of the flagship smartphone from the Korean company. Also, some features require an update to Android 4.3.

Finally, we must always bear in mind that most of the features are optimized for the 5.7 inch screen of the Galaxy Note 3, and not for the 5-inch screen of the Galaxy S4. So you can visit this link to download the necessary files for the Galaxy Note 2, and the address for the Galaxy S4.

Replaces the Samsung Galaxy s4 battery which has sold over 5 million copies during the month of August 2013 for free

In recent days, several users complained about the problems with the battery of the Galaxy S4. Apparently, Samsung has heard the complaints, and announced that it will replace free of charge any defective batteries Galaxy S4.

Indeed, users complained that the battery of the Galaxy S4 no longer holding the charge, even if the device is idle and others say that the battery swelled so as to open the casing of the device. It is therefore an issue that Samsung should quickly resolve to not tarnish the image of its flagship product that has been marketed six months ago.

Therefore, a spokesman for Samsung said in a press release "We are aware of this problem, which affected a limited number of customers." He also added: "We urge all affected customers to please rencre to the nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center, where they can receive a free replacement battery. "

The battery problem has not prevented Samsung Galaxy S4 to lead in sales

Moreover, according to the latest research reports published by Counterpoint, the Galaxy S4 has sold nearly 5 million copies just in the month of August last. A figure that the Galaxy S4 was the best selling smartphone in the month of August, surpassing the Apple iPhone 5 16GB version and 32GB Yet, it seems that the company is not actually just the number of sales of its flagship smartphone, because it seems that it is lower than the estimates of the South Korean giant, which may push Samsung to advance the release of its next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5. In any case, you can see the ranking of best sellers during the month of August 2013 as follows:

• Samsung Galaxy S4
• Apple iPhone 5 16GB
• Apple iPhone 5 32GB
• Nokia Asha 501
• Samsung Galaxy Note 2
• Samsung Galaxy S 3 Mini
• Samsung Galaxy S 3
• Samsung I9190 Galaxy Mini S4
• Nokia Asha 205
• Nokia 105

It would then be interesting to see the result of the sale of the Galaxy S4 last September, especially with the arrival of the LG G2, Sony Xperia Z1 and obviously iPhone iPhone 5S and 5C.

The update to Android 4.3 Galaxy S4 a player since: What's up Doc?

Samsung needed to quickly update its older devices so that they can be compatible with the Galaxy Gear which, I remind you, needs BLE 4.0 (4.0 Bluetooth low energy) technology to be connected with other Android tablets or smartphones. While rumors announced a delay of the update for the month of November, Samsung has decided to take everyone up against the beginning of Android 4.3 Jelly deployment of its Galaxy S4 .

What this update has brought the flagship smartphone from the South Korean giant? You can see the most important items on the list below:

• Support for Galaxy Gear: Users can now use smart watch with their Samsung Galaxy S4, a feature that was previously only available to the owners of a Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
• TRIM Support: New platform that will keep your Smartphone always listening to your requirements
• Support for ANT +: Protocol wireless technology for better data transmission
• OpenGL 3.0 graphics
• Samsung KNOX: Advanced Security and Secure bootloader for business
• Samsung Wallet preloaded
• New Keyboard Samsung
• The browser is now launching in full screen mode by default
• Less lag TouchWiz launcher
• Better management of the RAM
• Improving Accuracy of display colors
• Other minor adjustments to the user interface

The list is long, and the one we have is already impressive, because it almost reform the functioning of the Galaxy S4 although this is still a patch version 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Android before arrival 4.4 KitKat.

In any case, if the deployment of this update has started today in the Atlantic, we will receive in the coming weeks via OTA. However, you can already try looking in the software update your Galaxy S4 if you were part of the lucky ones who can already install the update on their device. If this is the case, do not hesitate to let us know from the comments.

An unofficial version of Android 4.3 for the Galaxy S4 is available for download

Expected for the month of October, the update to Android 4.3 Galaxy S4 starts fuiter on canvas. Indeed, a new publication published by one of our colleagues refers to a test of the Galaxy S4 running version 4.3 of Android Jelly Bean, with I9505XXUEMI8 firmware. An update is intended for the European version of the Galaxy Note 3 (GT-I9505), which is already available for download.

If you plan to install this firmware on your Galaxy Note 3, we advise you to do so with great caution, because it is not official and therefore it can be unstable. However, our colleague SamMobile who tested the device says that the OS is "very stable" and that the Galaxy S4 received a real "boost" in performance. In fact, they indicate that this version of Android is much faster than version 4.2.2 Jelly Bean installed in the marketing of the Galaxy S4. This is due to several changes in the management of material and some minor changes to the user interface.

Moreover, a recent rumor indicates that the official update for Galaxy S4 Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 should happen this month will be delayed and arrive until the month of November. For now Samsung is silent about it. So if you're eager to test this new update, you can get the download details below:

• Model: GT-I9505
• Country: Open Europe
• Version: Android 4.3
• Changelist: 1715731
• Build date: Fri, September 20, 2013 6:48:24 p.m. 0000
• Product Code: OXA
• PDA: I9505XXUEMI8
• CSC: I9505OXAEMI8
• MODEM: I9505XXUEMI8
• Download link: I9505XXUEMI8_I9505OXAEMI8_I9505XXUEMI8_OXA.zip

How to install the lock screen of Galaxy 3 and Galaxy Note S4 on your Android device?

Android is a world where it is easy for everyone (or almost) to change its interface and even the ROM from the device at will. Many developers invest fully in the development of these custom ROM as CyanogeMod example. Other developers focus more on the minor modification of the ROM without bringing a whole new operating system, such as XDA Developer among others. Speaking at XDA members, know that they were able to extract the screen saver and S4 Galaxy  ,Samsung Galaxy Note 3, so that you can install on all devices that run on Android 4.0 or any later version.

If you have seen a Galaxy S4 or Galaxy Note 3 belonging to one of your loved ones, and the lock screen you particularly like, you may be interested in this news. The lock screen of Galaxy S3 and later is actually run by customizable effects that appear when you unlock your smartphone, and are particularly beautiful and pleasing to the eye. Samsung has also added several new options on the lock screen of the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3, as the ability to change the text font, or adding a custom text other than the name of the operator .

So you can find this fully customizable lock screen Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 from the Google Play Store . The developer of this application also included some new features and parameters. The application is still in beta, so that you can meet small bugs on it, but what happens if the application does not suit you, you can easily uninstall it so that you can the screen that you had before.

Samsung have also installed the software on the Galaxy Note 3 which increases its benchmark score

You probably know that we usually do not give importance to the benchmark score a Smartphone or tablet. In fact, we never tire of saying that the benchmark does not affect the use of a smartphone or tablet, and it is completely ridiculous to say that a mobile device is more than another just because it has a better benchmark score.

However, we discovered there was not long ago that Samsung had used the software in its Galaxy S4 to inflate the score Benchmark its flagship smartphone, overwriting any competition. A benchmark score that sparked the enthusiasm of many users looking for raw performance to run big games. In fact, the software used by Samsung increased the GPU clock when the device is subjected to a benchmark test. A frequency normally never crossed when the user runs an application, even if the intensive graphics performance.

Questioned on the subject, block Samsung denies having used any command line for inflating the benchmark of its terminals, and indicates that the frequency of the GPU achieves this frequency where the Benchmark score high. A statement more than discussed, because many tests were conducted on the Galaxy S4 , and no one has reached that standard frequency fora during normal use.

Following this controversy, it was expected that Samsung abandoned this practice on its future smartphones. However, every reason to believe that we were wrong. Indeed, when comparing the Galaxy Note 3 to the LG G2, we see that the Galaxy Note 3 provides a benchmark score abnormally high, while both devices have the same Snapdragon processor 800. Anyway, so says ArsTechnica . Thus, Samsung does not intend to change his habits? High score or not, it remains our position: a benchmark score can in no way define the actual performance of a mobile terminal. We must not forget that benchmark only compare the raw performance of a device, and if it is not paired with the software part, there is little point.

20 million Samsung Galaxy S4 passed. And doubts?

Business: The figure is not official, but should be soon: the Galaxy S4 would have passed in the world at 20 million copies in two months, faster than the S3. Sure bet for Samsung? Not necessarily.


Launched in April, the latest addition to the Galaxy range of Samsung, the S4 would have passed 20 million units. 20 million shipped (not sold to the final consumer) devices, it is better than the S3 for which the manufacturer had to wait 100 days to reach the milestone.


If the record is not yet officially claimed by Samsung , this should not delay, reports the website iNews24 according to the manufacturer will conduct a press conference soon to celebrate, with great fanfare, this new stage.


Doubts and analysts fear a slowdown


A month after the release, and Samsung had announced triumphantly 10 million Galaxy S4 passed in the world. The 4th generation smartphone would be the one for which the rate of adoption is the highest according to official figures from the manufacturer.


Yet doubts remain. JP Morgan has reduced 80-60000000 its forecast sales for the S4 this year.Involved, a slowdown in demand illustrated by the alleged reduction in supplies Samsung with its suppliers. An assumption contradicted by the Korean .



In the first months of the year, that is to say, before the launch of the S4, Samsung anyway asserted its power. And Korean is the first quarter nearly 95% of revenues from the sale of Android smartphones. Android whose market share of mobile OS was 75% over the same period.

Indisputable dominance in the first quarter, but competition


Still in the first quarter, Samsung shipped 70.7 million smartphones in the world, representing a market share of 32.7%, against 17.3% for his main rival, Apple. And Europe, the dominance of Korean is even clearer with PDM 45%, up 6 points over one year.