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What device did you upgrade from and how's your experience with the Note 4?

Tell us if the Note 4 is all you thought it would be?

Like I said before, these are all from within a year lol.... I switched from an iphone last November 2013
First was a Xperia Z1 (battery life was eh), Galaxy S4, HTC One M7, Galaxy S5 (only thing I miss is water resistance), LG G3 (love this phone but screen was not that great and very dim in the daytime) and now to my love of my life note 4! BEAUTIFUL! only thing I don't like is no option for soft keys (menu key has LAG and I don't like the Back button on the right side.

alhadee12 said:
Tell us if the Note 4 is all you thought it would be?
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Note 3 and the experience is horrible. My 4g lte isnt working but that's not for everyone's note 4 just some
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Galaxy S4. Experience has been underwhelming. Wonky GPS (loses the signal if phone is resting on my leg in the car), some apps occasionally think there is no wifi connection when there is (and being used by other apps). Aesthetically, it's a bit boxy for my taste. ART runtime isn't ready for actual use (causes the system to "update" 66 apps when I boot, extending boot time to about 5 mins, every time).

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I came from a Galaxy S3 and so far I'm really loving my new device. I was really close to getting the S5 but a few days/weeks after the S5 announcement, I started to read about the Note 4. It was a loooong wait but well worth it. The screen is amazing and just the size alone will make surfing the web and watching videos a lot more enjoyable.
I've played with the S-Pen and really enjoy it, which brings me to my question. I can't seem to figure out how to use the s-pen like a mouse when selecting text. I know there is an slightly different method using Air Command for this type of thing but I'm looking for the mouse-like text selecting. I thought that all I had to do was hold the button on the s-pen then drag and slide to select but it's not working for me. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

GatoL0c0 said:
I came from a Galaxy S3 and so far I'm really loving my new device. I was really close to getting the S5 but a few days/weeks after the S5 announcement, I started to read about the Note 4. It was a loooong wait but well worth it. The screen is amazing and just the size alone will make surfing the web and watching videos a lot more enjoyable.
I've played with the S-Pen and really enjoy it, which brings me to my question. I can't seem to figure out how to use the s-pen like a mouse when selecting text. I know there is an slightly different method using Air Command for this type of thing but I'm looking for the mouse-like text selecting. I thought that all I had to do was hold the button on the s-pen then drag and slide to select but it's not working for me. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
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Just hold the button on the S-Pen and hover over the text and you'll see a line that will allow you to select the text.

atlprettygirl2145 said:
Note 3 and the experience is horrible. My 4g lte isnt working but that's not for everyone's note 4 just some
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I'm sorry to hear that but i came from a note 2 and on this note 4 i have amazing reception. I have lte almost everywhere i go now whereas before i had 4g

alhadee12 said:
Just hold the button on the S-Pen and hover over the text and you'll see a line that will allow you to select the text.
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Thanks, that was the piece I was missing....the slight hover at the beginning before dragging. :highfive:

Did anyone come from a Apple product or at least tried the iPhone 6 Plus?

alhadee12 said:
Did anyone come from a Apple product or at least tried the iPhone 6 Plus?
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My wife bought a 6+ when it was released. I've used it some.

From the original Galaxy ---through--> Galaxy S4 -> Note...skipped the S5 because I had the Note II -> Note III -> Now .....NOTE 4
Extremely happy with it. Can't gripe about much but here are some things I really wish they kept on or added*:
USB 3.0
Tempreture Sensor
Humidity Sensor
Speaker on the bottom and not on the back like it is now on the Note 4
4GB of RAM*
Here are the things I'm very grateful for:
The best screen EVER to date
Faster CPU
Faster GPU
METAL!
Better Camera/Sensor
Slightly bigger battery
Relocation of the SIM and microSD slot! No longer have to remove battery like you did on the Note 3
Redesigned rear cover (MUCH better, no more fake stitching)
Curved 2.5D screen
Heart Rate/O2 Sensor
UV Sensor....ehhh...either way pretty cool, but I'd rather have a TEMP and HUMIDITY sensor instead
METAL!
Did I say METAL?!
Finally what we've all been waiting for. A phone that feels like a million bucks in your hand.

RiverCity.45 said:
My wife bought a 6+ when it was released. I've used it some.
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Did you like or hate it?

alhadee12 said:
Did you like or hate it?
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I didn't hate it. I'm not an iPhone guy, but my wife loves it. She hated her Android phones, so she's happy. That's good for me.

RiverCity.45 said:
I didn't hate it. I'm not an iPhone guy, but my wife loves it. She hated her Android phones, so she's happy. That's good for me.
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I agree with you on that. My wife loves her iPhone as well.

The latest device I came from is the LG G3. Before that from last year, I went through the Xperia Z, HTC One M7, LG G2, Xperia Z1, before settling on Nexus 5.
I love the Note so far, first note I've tried. One thing I don't like is the lag from pressing the recents button, but I can live with it. Also not fond of the gap on the right side as I constantly have to blow the dust out, but again I can live with it. All in all best phone I've used so far and touchwiz is not as bad as it was before.
One thing though, I do like to use the pen to write my texts or Web addresses sometimes, and it's quite finicky in terms of recognizing what I type out. Sometimes I have to erase and retry several times which is annoying.

New Note 5 Overheating Warning.

Received my new Verizon Note 5 today.Before I could even get my google account setup I get a popup saying closing apps to cool down.Then a this device is shutting down warning.The phone is not even warm to the touch.Chated with Verizon since I billed to my account they wanted me to pay for a new one to be sent out then credit my card back.Told them to call my local store and have a replacement ready in the morning and I would go swap it out.40 mile trip each way.They did give me a credit on my account for the fuel and trouble.
I think I am going to like it if I can get a good one.

I sure hope it was just a faulty unit! Let us know how the new one does, please!

Could you possibly answer a few questions?
Does the Verizon version have the Samsung browser? And how's the back look with the Verizon logo?
And it sounds like a faulty unit..should be fine with a new one.

Did it come with ear buds?
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Rippley05 said:
Could you possibly answer a few questions?
Does the Verizon version have the Samsung browser? And how's the back look with the Verizon logo?
And it sounds like a faulty unit..should be fine with a new one.
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It does come with the Samsung Browser installed by default.
The logo is the same as on the Note 4. I usually cover it up with black tape even though it's behind a case, because it makes me mad when i see it. haha

People and their obsession with the song Verizon logo... Lol. I'll never understand it.

Got mine today as well. Barely gets warm even when gaming while charging.

faaaaq said:
Got mine today as well. Barely gets warm even when gaming while charging.
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Is the ram management alright? Open up a heavy website on chrome then Facebook and a game. Can you switch between all 3 without reloading?
I know for sure lg g4 has better ram management than it, but I'm just wondering how bad it is lol. I really want a note =(

bouncynemoss said:
Is the ram management alright? Open up a heavy website on chrome then Facebook and a game. Can you switch between all 3 without reloading?
I know for sure lg g4 has better ram management than it, but I'm just wondering how bad it is lol. I really want a note =(
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The G4 has an entire gig less of RAM. Also, how do you "know for sure" the G4 has better ram management..? That is all on a software/kernel level.
Anyways. I can run Facebook, Chrome with multiple tabs, Fallout Shelter, Trillian, Facebook Messenger with active Chat Heads, weather apps, Z Launcher, various menu pages, the camera running in the background, the stock Launcher running in the background, etc, and I still have almost a gig of RAM free. Everything loads quickly and I can switch back and forth seamlessly without anything needing to reload.

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The G4 has an entire gig less of RAM. Also, how do you "know for sure" the G4 has better ram management..? That is all on a software/kernel level.
Anyways. I can run Facebook, Chrome with multiple tabs, Fallout Shelter, Trillian, Facebook Messenger with active Chat Heads, weather apps, Z Launcher, various menu pages, the camera running in the background, the stock Launcher running in the background, etc, and I still have almost a gig of RAM free. Everything loads quickly and I can switch back and forth seamlessly without anything needing to reload.
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Oh that's great! More than enough for me
And it's because of this video https://youtu.be/_6QSffa9dys
Edit: Going to make a new thread, kind of curious what other people's experiences with this are.

bouncynemoss said:
Oh that's great! More than enough for me
And it's because of this video https://youtu.be/_6QSffa9dys
Edit: Going to make a new thread, kind of curious what other people's experiences with this are.
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Possibly a good idea. I can't say why my experience differs so greatly from his. I can leave everything running overnight and it still all pulls right back up for me no problem. I don't believe I adjusted any settings, and I am still running the same software/OS version it came with NIB. Either way, it is a software/kernel issue. Once we get custom kernels and ROMs that can be adjusted at the press of a toggle, and Sammy will likely send an update to "fix" the issue (put it in quotes because I am not experiencing it myself, and I do not take that one video as proof it is an actual issue).

Note 5 overheating
I had the same problem with my new Note 5 64 gig from Verizon. It came out of the box with approx 35% charge and startup material said to charge to 100% so I plugged it in but only got to 55% before displaying a red exclamation point in a triangle saying it was too hot and wouldn't take any more charge. Red light also flashing. Let it cool down for an hour even though it didnt feel hot and then went through start up procedure but it kept overheating every few minutes, shutting down apps then the entire phone. Did not even feel warm to the touch. I wasnt doing any gaming or even web surfing. I sent maybe 2 simple texts and took one picture and it shut down the text app then the whole phone repeatedly. Spent hours on the phone with Verizon tech who couldn't fix the problem and finally advised me to take it back to the store and they would ship me a new one . Arriving today. Fingers crossed it was just a bad one.

That definitely sounds like a defective phone.

Definitely a faulty unit, I played a couple rounds of VainGlory on the charger last night and it did not even get warm.
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Rippley05 said:
Could you possibly answer a few questions?
Does the Verizon version have the Samsung browser? And how's the back look with the Verizon logo?
And it sounds like a faulty unit..should be fine with a new one.
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It does, and Chrome preinstalled... as for the back, I honestly never looked at it before I threw it in my Tech 21 case lmao, looks great in the case, the only logo that bugs me is the giant samsung above the screen!

Note 5 overheating
JasonJoel said:
That definitely sounds like a defective phone.
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Indeed it was. New one had zero issues starting up, transferring contacts and media, etc. No overheating issues, thankfully.

whoamanwtf said:
Definitely a faulty unit, I played a couple rounds of VainGlory on the charger last night and it did not even get warm.
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It does, and Chrome preinstalled... as for the back, I honestly never looked at it before I threw it in my Tech 21 case lmao, looks great in the case, the only logo that bugs me is the giant samsung above the screen!
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How smooth is it on max?

Haased said:
Indeed it was. New one had zero issues starting up, transferring contacts and media, etc. No overheating issues, thankfully.
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Stinks that you had that problem, but cool that the new one works correctly!

kamranhaghighi said:
How smooth is it on max?
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VainGlory? It was real smooth, smoother than when I had the iPhone 6+

whoamanwtf said:
VainGlory? It was real smooth, smoother than when I had the iPhone 6+
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good to know! I hope it was max!

kamranhaghighi said:
good to know! I hope it was max!
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I always max everything on everything! Lmao, computer ULTRA, Phone whatever the highest is... Everytime, never play less than the best man.

NOTE 4 Slows to a crawl. Factory replacement? Best way to reinstall help!

Hey guys,
I have had this Verizon Note 4 for 2 months. It goes through a battery every 2 to 3 hrs.
I am having Verizon send me a replacement and am pissed. I never had this issue with my rooted note 3. This Note 4 is slower, lagging, he'll typing this with SwiftKey or the Samsung keyboard in Chrome is slow. If iI push the button it takes 1/4 second to enter.
Ram usage us 2gb / 2.7
Does anyone have any advice, or the best way to setup the replacement so its faster? I wanted the note 5, but with it not having a battery nor SD card that's a joke too.
I'm dreading having to reinstall my apps again without titanium. If anyone has any advice I'd really appreciate it.

dpoverlord said:
Hey guys,
I have had this Verizon Note 4 for 2 months. It goes through a battery every 2 to 3 hrs.
I am having Verizon send me a replacement and am pissed. I never had this issue with my rooted note 3. This Note 4 is slower, lagging, he'll typing this with SwiftKey or the Samsung keyboard in Chrome is slow. If iI push the button it takes 1/4 second to enter.
Ram usage us 2gb / 2.7
Does anyone have any advice, or the best way to setup the replacement so its faster? I wanted the note 5, but with it not having a battery nor SD card that's a joke too.
I'm dreading having to reinstall my apps again without titanium. If anyone has any advice I'd really appreciate it.
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Take a look at these options:
http://gs5.wonderhowto.com/how-to/back-up-your-android-apps-their-data-without-root-0158767/
http://lifehacker.com/5843206/how-to-upgrade-to-a-new-android-phone-and-take-everything-with-you

Thanks a lot, is there a specific operating system you recommend I put on it. Sucks root doesn't work

dpoverlord said:
Thanks a lot, is there a specific operating system you recommend I put on it. Sucks root doesn't work
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You can't change the operating system on a retail Note 4. It's locked. You need to factory reset the phone you have. It seems to have a rogue app causing the problems. After you've reset it don't install all of your apps at once. Only install them when you actually plan to use them. That way when the bad one shows up you'll know which one it is. If setup wants to reinstall all of your apps during initial setup don't allow it.

Yeah that really sucks, I was hoping there was a work around that could make it as close to root as possible

They say you can debloat it. It could help with the battery life.

Phone issues? Hardware or Software?

Mine should be coming in today and I was curious if any of you guys who've had there's so far experienced crazy memory management like the S7 or black screens like the S7.

Hizenburger said:
Mine should be coming in today and I was curious if any of you guys who've had there's so far experienced crazy memory management like the S7 or black screens like the S7.
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Yeah still has memory problems

Smart Lock

Hi folks I've never been able to get smart lock by location working on the note 9 exynos version. Having just compared to Note 8 there seems to be a setting missing so I've reported that its not working to Samsung directly and they are investigating. Feel free to log the same fault in the UK on 03307269000. The more who do, the greater chance of a fix.

bonerp said:
Hi folks I've never been able to get smart lock by location working on the note 9 exynos version. Having just compared to Note 8 there seems to be a setting missing so I've reported that its not working to Samsung directly and they are investigating. Feel free to log the same fault in the UK on 03307269000. The more who do, the greater chance of a fix.
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It's Google that decided to remove this feature. I doubt that reporting it will change anything.

Nastrahl said:
It's Google that decided to remove this feature. I doubt that reporting it will change anything.
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No wonder. I was getting pretty annoyed at it not working the other day.

bonerp said:
Hi folks I've never been able to get smart lock by location working on the note 9 exynos version. Having just compared to Note 8 there seems to be a setting missing so I've reported that its not working to Samsung directly and they are investigating. Feel free to log the same fault in the UK on 03307269000. The more who do, the greater chance of a fix.
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What is this mystery setting that's missing? I have a SM-N960F (Exynos) in the UK and Smart lock works fine, you just have to add your location a couple of times.

Never worked for me but note 8 works fine.

PuffinNugz said:
No wonder. I was getting pretty annoyed at it not working the other day.
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You are not alone...same wonder here...

willhemmens said:
What is this mystery setting that's missing? I have a SM-N960F (Exynos) in the UK and Smart lock works fine, you just have to add your location a couple of times.
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I made it forget it and re-added it a couple times and it still doesn't work. Not a huge deal, as I have it connected to my watch for smart unlock, but early mornings, late nights, or just lazy days when I'm not wearing the watch, it's annoying.

PuffinNugz said:
I made it forget it and re-added it a couple times and it still doesn't work. Not a huge deal, as I have it connected to my watch for smart unlock, but early mornings, late nights, or just lazy days when I'm not wearing the watch, it's annoying.
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Just to confirm, you're adding the same location multiple times? It took me adding the same location 6 times before it reliably unlocked for me at home.