Galaxy S5 Tips and Tricks Thread!
So there seems to be one of these thread for every device on XDA so why not start one for the new Galaxy S5!
Here is a few things to start off,
Missing the menu button? If you long press the new recent apps button it opens the menu!
To access developer options, navigate to settings/about phone and tap the build number 5 times!
Once in developer options, Samsung has left in the ability to switch to the new ART runtime which may give you a performance boost!
Most people should know this by now, but to access the kitkat easter egg, go to settings/about phone and tap the Android version 5 times.
cTo access recovery/download options, its the same as its been since the S2, hold down either volume down for download mode or volume up for recovery and hold the home button while pressing the power button.
There are many flagship apps that Samsung (for some reason) has decided not to ship with. Make sure to go to the Samsung store to install them. The S5 does support S Note, S Translator, WatchOn and many more!
Also, check out the Galaxy Deals section for specials on premium services such as Evernote Premium.
You can change the layout of the settings between grid, list or tab view but tapping the menu on the top right.
If anyone has any more feel free to post them!
Anyone try running ART? Thoughts?
What is the difference between ART and the Dalvik Cache? Why does ART improve performance?
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50% Off Accessories
tp2215 said:
Galaxy S5 Tips and Tricks Thread!
So there seems to be one of these thread for every device on XDA so why not start one for the new Galaxy S5!
Here is a few things to start off,
Missing the menu button? If you long press the new recent apps button it opens the menu!
To access developer options, navigate to settings/about phone and tap the build number 5 times!
Once in developer options, Samsung has left in the ability to switch to the new ART runtime which may give you a performance boost!
Most people should know this by now, but to access the kitkat easter egg, go to settings/about phone and tap the Android version 5 times.
cTo access recovery/download options, its the same as its been since the S2, hold down either volume down for download mode or volume up for recovery and hold the home button while pressing the power button.
There are many flagship apps that Samsung (for some reason) has decided not to ship with. Make sure to go to the Samsung store to install them. The S5 does support S Note, S Translator, WatchOn and many more!
Also, check out the Galaxy Deals section for specials on premium services such as Evernote Premium.
You can change the layout of the settings between grid, list or tab view but tapping the menu on the top right.
If anyone has any more feel free to post them!
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For anybody unaware, Samsung has been giving a 50% off discount on accessories from their website when you register your phone, and sometimes free cases, but this time it's the discount. I plan on ordering a wireless charging kit, with the 50% it should come to about $35
You should add the tip of how to disable the magazine from the launcher by disabling it in the home screen settins
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srgcrespo1 said:
For anybody unaware, Samsung has been giving a 50% off discount on accessories from their website when you register your phone, and sometimes free cases, but this time it's the discount. I plan on ordering a wireless charging kit, with the 50% it should come to about $35
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It's says 50% off of accessories that are $50 or less.
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secano said:
It's says 50% off of accessories that are $50 or less.
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You are correct, sorry I didn't notice that
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Dovigoldberger said:
You should add the tip of how to disable the magazine from the launcher by disabling it in the home screen settins
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Hi. How do you access that menu?
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njdevils28 said:
Hi. How do you access that menu?
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Long press on the recent apps button from the Home screen
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Dovigoldberger said:
Long press on the recent apps button from the Home screen
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Thanks!!
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xposed framework works
Another tip, for those with root... xposed framework (latest version) works great!!!
Anyone got a working hotspot fix yet?
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Gerr1985 said:
Another tip, for those with root... xposed framework (latest version) works great!!!
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It does bit just an fyi, installing it kills shealth.
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tp2215 said:
It does bit just an fyi, installing it kills shealth.
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My s health works perfect.. Rooted with xposed running.. Stock rom
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Derekwolfee said:
My s health works perfect.. Rooted with xposed running.. Stock rom
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How did you get Shealth to work? This has been confirm by several other people that once you install Xposed framework, SHealth will force close. I have also tested many things including clearing data, uninstalling etc. and it still force closes.
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You are correct, sorry I didn't notice that
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Can you write a link where to get 50% off pls?
I wanna get Wireless Charging Cover ($29.99)
smashcz said:
Can you write a link where to get 50% off pls?
I wanna get Wireless Charging Cover ($29.99)
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http://www.samsung.com/us/support/register/product
As soon as you register your phone with Samsung you will get an email with a code for 50% off any one accessory in the Samsung store for under 50$.
tp2215 said:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/register/product
As soon as you register your phone with Samsung you will get an email with a code for 50% off any one accessory in the Samsung store for under 50$.
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is there any negative to register my phone?
smashcz said:
is there any negative to register my phone?
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No, but they may spam with you newsletters and deals and may need to unsubscribe. No downside to it really
smashcz said:
is there any negative to register my phone?
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Nope not at all, you may just get updates and stuff through email from Samsung but thats pretty much it.
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Just switched over from Samsung Fascinate (hey nitsuj17). 4g is super fast I'm loving this phone, got all the vzw bloat disabled. Can't wait for s-off, root and all that good stuff.
I have one question though. Why is there no notification quick-settings, wasn't that added in 4.1?
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Added by nit... Settings in the upper right hand corner is similar.
I thought the one x and other HTC phones had the quick setttings tab on stock.
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They did. We didn't get the recent app button remap either.
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Oh, that sucks I hate the recent apps button
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playmobot said:
Oh, that sucks I hate the recent apps button
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That's the way I felt till I started using it. Now I love it. I still find myself wanting the search button.
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That's the way I felt till I started using it. Now I love it. I still find myself wanting the search button.
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I thought I was gonna hurl the thing out a window when I first got it. Now I use the recent apps button all the time. I sure miss having them rotate though
And I agree, I miss the search button.
Long press on the home button for recent apps is more efficient use of the buttons. Then the recent apps button could be search.
bberryhill0 said:
Long press on the home button for recent apps is more efficient use of the buttons. Then the recent apps button could be search.
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Unless I am mistaken, this is how the "3-button mod" works. It will be another benefit of the pending root.
playmobot said:
Just switched over from Samsung Fascinate (hey nitsuj17). 4g is super fast I'm loving this phone, got all the vzw bloat disabled. Can't wait for s-off, root and all that good stuff.
I have one question though. Why is there no notification quick-settings, wasn't that added in 4.1?
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quick setting and htc on sense4/4.1/4/5/4+ has been an oddity for sure across the one series and other phones
on random ota/roms they enable it, others they disable it, others they completely remove the code
many sense4.1 ota's enabled a toggle in settings that allowed for switching of "recent" apps to menu...ours didnt for some reason
once you are rooted, custom roms fix this issue...and viperRom allows you to completely remap the long presses of all 3 buttons, and select what you want the menu to be
cant wait for root then
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just realised i can remove the verizon apps tab in the app drawer, and if you just have only one tab the tab bar dosent show up. Its nice.
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couldnt post them in other post so heres some pictures.
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I'm not sure if this is posted anywhere or if I'm placing it in the right section. Sorry if not...
To enable the hidden menu on Verizon Note 2:
- Install apk here: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/38150-enable-hidden-menu-and-dialer-codes/
- Open the app
- Press the menu button
- Press the black text at the bottom of the screen that pops up
- Select enable
- Do one of two things: 1) press the Launch Hidden Settings button or 2) exit out and use the codes through the dialer...such as *#0*# http://www.androidcentral.com/how-uncover-and-use-hidden-service-menu-galaxy-s3
Cheers!
What can we do with the hidden menu?
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jahciple said:
What can we do with the hidden menu?
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Click the second link.
Adam posted this in the orig dev forum.
joshm.1219 said:
Adam posted this in the orig dev forum.
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It's certainly not my findings. Thnx for highlighting who should get credit! I didn't know...
No problem I didn't even know about it until I was looking for an old version of casual for somebody. Just like you said, I'm referencing him for credit.
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No problem I didn't even know about it until I was looking for an old version of casual for somebody. Just like you said, I'm referencing him for credit.
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I believe Scott still has a version posted somewhere for Clean ROM.
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What is the hidden menu for?
theman7233 said:
What is the hidden menu for?
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jahciple said:
What can we do with the hidden menu?
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joshm.1219 said:
Click the second link.
Adam posted this in the orig dev forum.
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I dunno
It is good for forcing your phone into lte only mode. The only time it works for me thoigh is with the dialers. The apk never would. Now I have the hidden menu stored as a contact number. I just dial myy contact name, and jump right into hidden menus. It saves me havong to remember it all the time.
"One small step for man, One giant leap for mankind" said anyone who has tried Moon Rom
Dialer Codes
Could you post some dialer codes that would be useful for the VZW Note 2?
3G/4G/Hidden menu without root
no need for any app,
just use *#22745927 on dialer, then enable hidden menu from the next screen and then use the following codes to change whatever u wish
*#197328640# Service Mode
*#0228# BatteryStatus
*#0*# Screen/Sensor/Vibration/Touch/Speaker/LED/etc testing -- even gives out raw values for light sensor, barometer, etc in real time
*#2263 RF Band Selection
*#66336 MDM Randump Mode (defaults to OFF)
for LTE only or 3G only Edge only without rebooting device, download the app phoneutil .....http://mirror20.downloadandroidrom.com/download/apk/utility/phoneutil.apk?token=662111735
works like charm
Does this work with any rom TW or AOSP?
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Thanks!
alki1979 said:
Does this work with any rom TW or AOSP?
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Dunno.
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alki1979 said:
Does this work with any rom TW or AOSP?
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Has to be a TW-based rom... stock is your best bet for it all to work.
wow! this is pretty cool. thank you!
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ussd code
Can enabling hidden menu change language of ussd code?
Thanks for this. Was looking for it!!
Nice, thanks
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Here's the new Google maps unveiled by Google back at their I/O. Hit thanks if this help you.
http://d-h.st/FLt
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/0...:+DroidLife+(Droid+Life)&utm_content=FaceBook
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Soldi3rxx said:
Here's the new Google maps unveiled by Google back at their I/O. Hit thanks if this help you.
http://d-h.st/FLt
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/0...:+DroidLife+(Droid+Life)&utm_content=FaceBook
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Thanks ( I hit the button ) / I know this affects navigation (in beta) / but wondering how to get those single card options (eat, etc.)
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but wondering how to get those single card options (eat, etc.)
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Tap search bar, tap explore
Thanks for this! I got the update through play store last evening. To be honest i'm not a huge fan of the new style, it seems very much like the iPhone version of google maps, which i'm not a fan of. I really dislike how the menu button doesn't do anything.
I went back to the old Google maps. Not a fan of the new one at all.
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Love the new maps but I can't find the option in navigation to select alternate routes.
snagg641 said:
I really dislike how the menu button doesn't do anything.
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Blame Samsung for that one, Android phones shouldn't even have a menu button.
Is this not being updated automatically through the play store?
It is. Only if you didn't get it yet or what it early
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Love the new look. Like how it gives alternate routes with time like Google Now
Like the new look, but HATE that they took some layer features out and also the traffic widgets! That sucks, so for now I'm not keeping the update. I had two traffic widgets. One for work and one for home. Really helpful for everyday I work. I know if I gotta bust A$$ and get moving or can take it easy and just go about my morning. Really hope they bring that back.
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Like the new look, but HATE that they took some layer features out and also the traffic widgets! That sucks, so for now I'm not keeping the update. I had two traffic widgets. One for work and one for home. Really helpful for everyday I work. I know if I gotta bust A$$ and get moving or can take it easy and just go about my morning. Really hope they bring that back.
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Doesn't Google now give you the same information?
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Has anyone gotten this lastest maps update yet? I'd like to find the apk.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/google-updates-its-google-maps-update/
AmericanCon said:
Doesn't Google now give you the same information?
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Giving it a go now. Didn't realize Gnow had a full page widget, but I still liked my lil traffic lights. One click and they showed green, yellow or red for traffic and the time it took. Pretttty easy to say the least. Giving it a try at least. Hope it works out. Thanks for the info!
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Hey guys. Just thought I'd see what everyone uses their multi app Windows for. I think it's a great idea but I can never think of 2 apps I'd use at the same time.
I turned mine off because i dont like the tab thats on the side of the phone. Texting and browsing is one good use for it. Easy to copy and paste links between the two. Although its pretty easy to swap between the two using the home key too.
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I usually use mines for copying information into a notepad / memo.
YouTube and a browser bc YT stops when its in the background and with a mod'd YouTube apk, I can listen with the screen turned off
I haven't used it once, the phone switches windows so fast
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Student GMail -> calendar. I get notified of school meetings and stuff all the time. Multiwindow makes it very easy to copy over the information into my Google calendar.
But that's really my only use for it. It is nice for this purpose, but I could live without.
Copying links/addresses or other information to a text is a good use, as is from any app to a note taking app.
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Metallice said:
Student GMail -> calendar. I get notified of schoo. meetings and stuff all the time. Multiwindow makes it very easy to copy over the information into my Google calendar.
But that's really my only use for it. It is nice for this purpose, but I could live without.
Copying links/addresses or other information to a text is a good use, as is from any app to a note taking app.
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What calendar app do you use? I dont have a calendar app show up on my list
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I turned mine off because i dont like the tab thats on the side of the phone. Texting and browsing is one good use for it. Easy to copy and paste links between the two. Although its pretty easy to swap between the two using the home key too.
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On TW if you hold the back softkey button while multi-window is enabled it hides the bar until you want it again. Simply hold the back button once more for it to show. =)
twolasrnames said:
What calendar app do you use? I dont have a calendar app show up on my list
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Custom ROM that enables multiwindow for all apps or root with multiwindow manager.
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i usually use it when balancing accts. i like reconciling manually since i always seem to get double entries doing it "automatically". ff up top and anmoney at the bottom. works better with a tablet though.
mettee said:
I haven't used it once, the phone switches windows so fast
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I have to agree, aside from the cool factor of actually being able to do it, I have not found a practical use for it.
I use it when copy/pasting login credentials from LastPass.
- Dave
Cool thanks guys
I have used it a couple of times to text while I watch a movie or video.
Before I had the phone, I thought I would use the multi-window a lot and was excited about it.
Tried using it a few times and it just wasn't clicking for me.
I think if I could incorporate my apps with it or if it were more intuitive, maybe I would use it. I don't know.
As of now I have it disabled.
I would like a better app switcher, though. Something like Zephyr for the jailbroken iphone.
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I use it when copy/pasting login credentials from LastPass.
- Dave
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Best example use I've seen yet. Great idea.
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Is there a a way to add apps to the multi task tab? I'm rooted and not running anything other than stock.
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Terri M said:
Is there a a way to add apps to the multi task tab? I'm rooted and not running anything other than stock.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bjbinc.multiwindowmanager&hl=en
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bjbinc.multiwindowmanager&hl=en
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Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much!
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In case you don't feel like installing an app...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43746459#post43746459
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in kitkat, the galaxy s4 settings section was split into different screens for each sections. now that I'm on rooted OC1 lolipop, the settings page is now one long screen with all the settings sections. is there a way to place the settings into sections again?
Check around and see if anyone has the ported the apk or something, personally i like the new UI much+ good luck ?
I ran out of ideas, so there wont be anything interesting here...
Yes Hit the key to the left of the home button and choose catagory mode
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Yes Hit the key to the left of the home button and choose catagory mode
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This, I personally like the list view better but to each their own.