Samsung Galaxy S5

[Chevron]

Hahaha....I can just imagine!

The nice thing is that you get the new builds instantly, not like Samsung who must first go and test LolliWiz worldwide.

But....I really like TouchWiz, and actually think pure Android is a bit bland.

I want more.

Just install a proper launcher.

I've been loving Aviate lately.

 

[faniebraai]

Just install a proper launcher.

I've been loving Aviate lately.

I don't like launchers that automatically arrange my apps for me. I'm on android because I like the control. If I just wanted to be a pawn I would've bought an iPhone.

 

[Zodiac007]

Yup, but LolliWiz frustrated me enough to do it.

Luckily all my contacts are in my Google account, so as soon as I login everything is back. And I have a 64GB Kingston SD card, to backup my WhatsApp conversations. Everything else, on my SD card.

Just Factory Reset, install KitKat again and do a cache wipe. Done.

It's so worth it, I am happy with my S5 again.

*Some of the crazy people on XDA now want to sell their S5s because of LolliWiz - their phones are "slow" now.

So I'm back on Kitkat and it does somehow feel like an upgrade. Just runs smooth and everything works great.

 

[kingrob]

So I'm back on Kitkat and it does somehow feel like an upgrade. Just runs smooth and everything works great.

Same here!

I love my phone again.

 

[Chevron]

I don't like launchers that automatically arrange my apps for me. I'm on android because I like the control. If I just wanted to be a pawn I would've bought an iPhone.

Don't knock it, till you try it. I haven't been to the app drawer in over a month and the intergrated news digests are awesome.

 

[Crossing_Swords]

Don't knock it, till you try it. I haven't been to the app drawer in over a month and the intergrated news digests are awesome.

How's your battery life on Aviate? Mine lasted quite a few hours less on Aviate than on TW.

 

[Chevron]

How's your battery life on Aviate? Mine lasted quite a few hours less on Aviate than on TW.

I've noticed zero difference. My phone still lasts more than a day.

Maybe you left GPS on or something.

 

[Crossing_Swords]

Yeah that might be it, my GPS is always on though my phone easily lasts a day on TW, so I'm satisfied.

 

[Chevron]

Yeah that might be it, my GPS is always on though my phone easily lasts a day on TW, so I'm satisfied.

Oh forgot this is the S5 thread. I have a Z3.

 

[kingrob]

I just realised again tonight how sexy a gold S5 is.

 

[jackshiels]

So to get 5.0 for now I'm gonna have to install a custom ROM..?

 

[OGroteKoning]

So to get 5.0 for now I'm gonna have to install a custom ROM..?

No. You can use the official Samsung firmware too

 

[kingrob]

So to get 5.0 for now I'm gonna have to install a custom ROM..?

Did you check on www.samfirmware.com for an official Samsung ROM?

Lots of "how tos" in this thread.

 

[faniebraai]

Did you check on www.samfirmware.com for an official Samsung ROM?

Lots of "how tos" in this thread.

^jirre tog robbie

you can't just tell people how to do that FFS!

 

[OGroteKoning]

^jirre tog robbie

you can't just tell people how to do that FFS!

Methinks the more he chats with LaraC, the hornier he gets ...

 

[kingrob]

Methinks the more he chats with LaraC, the hornier he gets ...

 

[kingrob]

^jirre tog robbie

you can't just tell people how to do that FFS!

Ag faantjie, I am busy, please help the damsel in distress.

Thank you.

 

[OGroteKoning]

eek? Really? She will be offended!

 

[jacques is hier]

Seems like Kalahari is running a special. The S 5 for R5999 S4 R4999 and the S5 mine R3999.

 

[Mr Feesh]

just got my s5, upgraded from the s4, any one have the wireless charger? worth getting?