Samsung Galaxy S5 - oops, we has a problem. (Call this a rant.)

Can't comment on ATT, but my Galaxy S5 experience has been lackluster.

It seems like the turd of the Galaxy line.. plastic rear covering, TERRIBLE camera focus and all 'round cheap feel. I have the same problem with the charger flap closing.. mine won't stay closed and I've been told to "go fly a kite" from the carrier I purchased it from.

To pour salt in my wound, the S6 has reverted to the glass/metal finish and feels infinitely better.


I regret leaving Apple. I hated iTunes and the restriction on the harddrive so much, that I switched to android. However, I have had just about enough of this and will gladly switch back when the iPhone 6s/7 comes out.

The ONLY thing I like about this phone is that I can treat it like a USB drive and plug it into the computer.. transfer files/music over.. and off I go.


1 last thing... I HATE THE HEADPHONE CONTROL. I can never get it to skip or backtrack songs properly. ******* it, I just want my iPhone 4s back. I take it all back iTunes.. I can live with you. Even if you are like a 10/10 girlfriend who doesn't give head or do anything but missionary.


*sobs hysterically*

 

You can buy the little flap thingy on eBay for just a few bucks.

I had an S5, but got the wireless charging back for it, so rarely used the USB port. Eventually I got an S6- no more flap (but not waterproof either). I still use the wireless charging feature. It's quite convenient.

 

Just wait until you deal with samsung customer service. Yelp them = no joy. I got my S5 back from warranty service. It is supposed to be perfect. I have not tried it and really don't care. I put my Apple 4S back in service and just fine with that bullet proof tiny screen that does exactly what it is supposed to do.

Oh my S5 became a brick after 5 months so your's is better than mine.

 

Dave. Amazon.com. for 5 bucks. take the back cover off the phone. 2 second repair. No tools needed.

The Samsung S5 is the best smartphone I've ever had. I've had some since then that cost more and sucked compared to the S5. Dont cut off your nose to spite your face.

 

Oh, it's the wifeys phone? Impress her with your teknolgee skillz
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I'm just guessing here - sort of out on a limb and such.... but ....

I bet.....

THEY MANAGE TO TAKE THE MONEY EVERY SINGLE MONTH WITHOUT FAIL!!! NOPE!! Not a single hitch in taking the money - never a call from them saying "we had some issues getting paid and would never halt your service but somehow our system isn't working and we can't seem to receive the money"

Nope - never in the history of such stuff has TAKING THE MONEY been a problem.... Oh, providing the SERVICE?????? hahahahahahaha- please take a number

Same with taxes but more so - oops

Jedi

 

ok, wife, as OP's has this 'ability' to always break her smart phone's plugin for charging.

I can have a phone [object] for life and only need to replace it because I want to or someone stole it or THEY broke it.

We are on our fourth, magic phone in five years. Don't get me started on cost or why we don't have those 'discussions' any longer....I never argue with her, well, much anyway and she's quite wonderful [well there is that lack of spacial awareness, but another story]

ok ok

The Samsung [staying with Samsung] S6 has remote charging. I'm with Sprint, not changing.

Sprint wants about $100 extra for that 'feature' and another $60 for a charger, but I'm thinking this will save me TONs of purchasing down the road. Unless she drops it :|

anyway, I see lots of those chargers on Amazon for bucks less, I can pocket a few for the price of one/two from Sprint.

a. has anyone had much experience with that near-field charging: seems great to me.

b. has anyone, knowning 'a' above, had experience with aftermarket charging units. Currently looking at these types: Anker Ultra-Slim Wireless Charging Pad for Samsung S6 / S6 Edge. They are $20 a pop and needing several for downstairs, and our resort site, car etc. etc.
The main reason I like this Anker, besides price, is its looks: Slim, sleek modern.

Also, lastly, her phone is dying now, so needing another by this Sat....her charging ability is a PITA and tired of the belly aching. Sometimes one just has to throw bucks at things.........Owning Ferraris taught me that and trained me well. [wives....like Ferraris, never look at the sticker, the cost of fuel or the maintenance ... just drive it...oh, ya' trade ins are out....classics are in...word ]

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a) I love wireless charging. Use it all the time. I started with the S5 and use it on my current S6 phone (On the S6, wireless charging is built into the phone). One thing to note: wireless charging isn't as fast as wired charging, but not a big deal to me. I keep a charge pad on my desk at work and just plop the phone on when I'm not using it, or just feel like topping up the charge.

b) I use an aftermarket charge pad by Choetech. It is 3 coil, which means that you have a bigger "sweet" spot to charge the phone on.

Here is the link on Amazon:
Amazon.com: [3 Charging Coils]CHOETECH Stadium Qi Wireless Charger Wide Charging Area Wireless Charging Pad: Cell Phones & Accessories

The Anker you mentioned should be fine. They have a good rep as far as aftermarket chargers and batteries. It is a single coil, which means you will have to be a little more careful of how you place the phone on the charge stand.

Hope this helps.

 

Oh, this is a GREAT help[/g]: Thanks a lot.

She will be charging mostly at night, or while we both are cooking/chefin' our evening meals, so that's not going to be much an issue.

Per the S5, which is what she has now, I'm wondering if retro-fitting this might be a better solution or is it perhaps too much a stretch, or, is that the way yours came?

 

For the S5, you need a charging back.


Amazon.com: Samsung Galaxy S5 Case Wireless Charging Battery Cover - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories

Warning, this will make the phone a little thicker. Another alternative is to get a wireless charging adapter which will fit in the phone, but they can be a little tricky to get working right, and may compromise the water resistance of the phone (if that is an issue for you).

Amazon.com: Sunwee® Qi Standard Wireless Charging Receiver Module for Samsung Galaxy S5 Black: Cell Phones & Accessories

Either one of the above will work with the charging pad I refer to in my previous post. Personally, I recommend the Samsung charging back at the expense of a slightly thicker phone.

If you have the S6, you only need the charging pad, as the wireless charging is built into the phone.

 

Yes the S5 is cr@p! Mine bricked itself while I was on a trip after 3 months of ownership. I had to send it back to samsuck to get it fixed. They were very fast and efficient. They must do this alot they got the process nailed.

 

Wireless charging is the way to go. Bought the adapter card for my S3 and the charging pad from AMZ for less than $30 (both)

Found this because the (then) girlfriend had the same problem. Saw the other day Ikea has some nightstands and foyer tables with them built in. Excellent idea for dumping keys and phone at the door coming home...

 

I haven't really had a problem per se, but my plug cover won't stay closed any more. The auto dictionary is the most awful one I've ever experienced. And lately it's been sluggish.

Although this new update seems to have fixed that a bit.

I plan on going back to Motorola.

 

I carried one of these for a couple years when hardly anyone had a cell phone.

I still have it with extra batteries and a car adapter. It would be fun to upgrade the guts so that it could work again just for fun.
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That would be awesome.

My dad had a couple of those and before that, the bag phone.

 

So I'm still nursing my couple years (at least) old S3. Been looking at new phones but horror stories like this one make me leery. But the problem is this old thing is getting slower and has started pretty seriously heating up when doing any kind of heavy web surfing. I know it's only a matter of time before it just dies. It's already randomly just restarting.

So my question to the infinite wisdom that is Fchat is should I look at the S6? I'm not cheap per se, I like to think of it more as frugal but I hate paying $300-$500 for a new phone since it appears AT&T no longer give a decent phone cheap on upgrade. Even with signing a new contract. I guess the good 'ole days of a free phone every couple years are gone.

 

I've talked to a few people with the S6 Edge and they were happy with it.

 

I went from an S3 to a Note 5 a few weeks ago. Lost removable battery and micro SD card slot but device itself works great.

ATT threw in an 8" galaxy tab with the deal, which is augmenting/replacing my Nexus 7. TouchWiz has been dialed back. Nice Android experience. Was going for LG G4 but this was a deal.

I did however, agree to pay $7 a month for insurance. With the Samsung/AT horror stories posted here, I may need to rethink that...

 

Ha, another thread just popped up about the edge. I was looking at the S6 edge+ online today. Looks like a nice phone but the only difference I can really see for the + is that it will shoot 4k hd video.

Think I'm gonna hit the ATT&T store and try a couple of them out and see but will probably end up with an S6 of some variation.