Recent content by Goodspike

That is all they send! My wife's phone got replaced under warranty by Verizon. I knew they wouldn't send everything, particularly a simm card. I thought they'd might possibly send a battery and I'd have to return one, but no battery. No big deal--I was planning on keeping the one I had...

My wife's S4 suddenly started giving a message that it wouldn't charge without the original charger, even when using the original charger (I've tried two original and several others that work with my S4, and connecting it to a PC). I switch batteries with my phone, and it still won't work...

I'm having a problem with my phone where the battery is drained and it even runs warm. I tried rebooting already. The culprit is again Google Services. I did recently update Google Maps. Anyone else having this issue recently?

I upgraded my Verizon S4 from the MJ7 update to the MK2 update about a week ago. Prior to that I was able to get my vehicle charging issues resolved by buying a better cable. Now, with this update the charging issues are back. Before with the smaller gauge cables it wouldn't charge at all...

Can anyone answer the question in this thread about whether the Samsung S4 actually moves apps to the microSD card? http://androidforums.com/android-lounge/803093-question-regarding-storage.html#post6308591

This is intended to be a thread where people can note changes in 4.3 (for Verizon) that might be of interest. Previous threads have pointed out that folders now stay open after you select the program you want to run, and that you need to initialize your camera app after the upgrade. I will add...

I have no plans on installing the Verizon update until either Google fixes Maps/Navigation or I buy a third party product. Is there a way to get rid of the reminder that there is an update available?

I've been having intermittent issues where my home button doesn't work. It doesn't seem to be a physical problem because it's pretty much not working at all until I reboot. I think it may be related to a new update of Delayed Lock, because it started right after I updated and bringing that...

I asked this question in the applications area over a week ago and got no response. So mods, please don't move. I'm looking for a response from S4 owners. I'm looking for a real GPS program for if and when I get stuck with the new version of Google Maps/Navigation. The three requirements...

I don't remember for sure how it was done (holding the symbol key????), but on my old Moto phone I could have the keyboard display a 10 key type layout for numbers. Is there a way to do that with the standard Verizon S4 keyboard (or an optional keyboard)?

My old D2G had pocket protection, so that it would recognize when the phone was in your pocket. Seemingly the S4 with its physical home button needs that more than the D2G ever did, but it doesn't seem to have that function. Am I missing something Samsung is offering? Is there an app?

I'm not the only one here who has complained of threads where the title doesn't give you a clue about the question being asked. The person asking the question apparently expects people to open every thread. Anyway, I have noticed a solution, so I thought I would pass it along. If you over...

I have a minor issue connecting BT to my 2013 Subaru. Originally I had an intermittent connect issue, but either a Verizon update or installing the Bluetooth Auto Connect app fixed that (they both occurred at about the same time, and I haven't uninstalled the app). The problem now is it...

Galaxy S 4 Spare Battery Charging System This seems pretty nice, having a separate place to charge your backup back battery, and that charger might even be a good carrying case for the backup battery.

I own a Nexus 7, and just today it is finally getting the 4.3 update pushed to it, so that took about a week. I know Samsung/Verizon are not going to be anywhere near that fast, but based on prior Samsung/Verizon history, how long is it likely to take?