Samsung Galaxy S5 - user opinions and reviews
- MdN8
- 8uk
grandma, 02 Oct 2017My first Samsung S5 worked great, but then it began making calls randomly. I did a factory re... moreI did a little research and it could be a number of things... People are guessing that it could be caused by using incompatible bluetooth headsets, someone with a pacemaker (!) or maybe a voice command. One suggestion would be to turn off all the Samsung options, probably start with S Voice, and see if it helps...
- anonymous
- Kxv
grandma, 02 Oct 2017My first Samsung S5 worked great, but then it began making calls randomly. I did a factory re... moreyes problem with user not phone. never heard of such thing
- grandma
- jZC
My first Samsung S5 worked great, but then it began making calls randomly.
I did a factory reset, but it did not fix the problem so I purchased another S5.
Now the same thing is happening, random phone calls.
No more Samsung phones for me.
I welcome any helpful comments from anyone out there. Yes, it has been dropped but my otterbox defender is supposedly protective. I do not know the answer.
Please send suggestions to mmhammack@comcast.net.
Thank you.
Is the problem wit the User?
- Anonymus
- Kxv
MdN8, 30 Sep 2017It's the best mobile browser period. Of course with AdBlock Plus for Samsung Browser, I'm bloc... moreYes the best phone of all time....S5 still beat alot of new flagship phones hands down
- MdN8
- B}Q
AnonD-1385, 29 Sep 2017Undoubtedly the best and fastest phone I have ever had.
Even after nearly three years of u... moreIt's the best mobile browser period. Of course with AdBlock Plus for Samsung Browser, I'm blocking ads, trackers and malware domains, and it loads some pages 2-3 times faster than any other. Also I installed the Beta version, a few more options and just as reliable so that's what I use. It plays 360 degree videos on Facebook too. Tried many other browsers but some are sending analytics data (Opera, Dolphin) which I discovered with AdGuard so I don't trust them, and some are just too hard to use, especially with one hand.
I also have Firefox Focus for quick downloads and erasing data afterwards, and Via browser because it's really nicely done, but Samsung Browser is my main one.
- AnonD-1385
- ri0
Undoubtedly the best and fastest phone I have ever had.
Even after nearly three years of use, the battery is still chugging along nicely. I'm not getting the 5-6 hours of On Screen Time (OST) like I use to get when I just got the phone but I can easily get a few hours just the same, sometimes 2 1/2 hours sometimes more than 3 hours.
The proprietary Samsung browser uses very little power. I'm constantly impressed at how it barely uses any power...over Wi-Fi while on Facebook, it takes 5 minutes - 7 minutes before it loses a percent. I was shocked the other day when it took 12 minutes at one point before a percent was depleted while browsing around on Facebook. Visiting other websites using the Samsung browser generally yields the same results. If I should conduct a test using the built-in Samsung browser ONLY after fully charging my battery it would be interesting to see how much OST I would get. I'm sure at least 4 hours if not more.
Even internet telephony doesn't consume a whole lot. For instance, a one hour Whatsapp call generally consumes 10% of battery power, sometimes 12% and sometimes 13%. Of course it all depends on what is happening in the background while you are on a call.
The Samsung browser is just amazing and the Galaxy S5 is totally amazing. I see no reason to upgrade (or downgrade) as I still consider it the best smartphone to date.
- Naheel
- X{k
I have my samsung s5 for 3 years ago
I have this phone yet
It's battery timing too good
It's camera too good
It's fingerprint too fast
- AnonD-702072
- v0q
nil, 24 Sep 2017my s5 is very heat when i use some app.olx, uc browser,youtube etc..pleas any suggestions ....Normal
- molamojo
- Nu7
Joni, 26 Sep 2017From Ethiopia. My S5 has problem begining from purchase, the screen do not light but when it e... moreif you can remove the panel.brush with alcohol spirit and heat with 60 to 200 watts of electric bulb.problem solved
- Joni
- NXN
From Ethiopia. My S5 has problem begining from purchase, the screen do not light but when it exposed to excessive heat, it will light and function properly until power key has in touch.
- AnonD-697425
- XMV
Hima, 23 Sep 2017I was having the same issue I think you buy a phone from other country than where you use the ... moreOkay I've checked sammobile. And it's weird. Only the firmware from Philippines are stucked on Android 5.0. It is still receiving updates though. https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900F/XTC/
I feel sorry for my sister. Haha
- nil
- U@5
my s5 is very heat when i use some app.olx, uc browser,youtube etc..pleas any suggestions ....
- AnonD-700704
- v0q
MdN8, 20 Sep 2017If you can find one for a good price or in a good condition, yes. I was looking and I still ca... moreClone phones, copy phones the design, bottons, touch,skins... etc.Thats why orgnal phones are expensive because in the inside, there is the secrets. And clones are cheap bcause if they copy all of it, its d same price as d original. Orgnal phones have lots of sensors. S5 has 17
- AnonD-700704
- v0q
AnonD-700704, 24 Sep 2017But u can manually update it.. go in the settings> about device>download updates manually.. Ten now check>settings > about device > android version.. if its 6.0.1 now ur in marshmallow
- AnonD-700704
- v0q
AnonD-697425, 22 Sep 2017Guys? Can you update to marshmallow? I really wonder why my sister's S5 is stucked at lollipop... moreBut u can manually update it.. go in the settings> about device>download updates manually..
- AnonD-700704
- v0q
AnonD-697425, 22 Sep 2017Guys? Can you update to marshmallow? I really wonder why my sister's S5 is stucked at lollipop... moreTry this 1. know first ur bootloader or ID using CPU X.afk you download ds in googleapp store. Then download Odin.exe and install it on PC. after you know d firmware or ID, Bootloader. search it _ex.G900SKSU1CPL5 firmware free download.. then dowload it. The file was in zip or .md5.. (remember: every s5 model have diffrent firmware; know urs using cpu x or any cpu reader app. If u download wrong firmware. Thats ur another problem u need to solve) search: how to flash and restore galaxy s5.. then select websites u like and follow steps.. if the firmware is in zip, extract it in a folder u will remember. Follow steps to flash it. Hope im correct.. in my experience.
- Anonymous
- wiT
Hima, 23 Sep 2017I was having the same issue I think you buy a phone from other country than where you use the ... moreNo, if you update using odin, It'll not trigger knox don't have to worry
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