Samsung Galaxy S5 - user opinions and reviews
- Anonymous
- mHh
KaKi, 02 Apr 2018Try to clear data of Updater. And then prevent internet access to the updater, if there is an ... moreWhy?
- KaKi
- uZa
Mike S, 21 Mar 2018Hi, like you i've had my phone (S5) for almost 3 years and i'm now on 'Android 6'. Didn't want... moreTry to clear data of Updater. And then prevent internet access to the updater, if there is an option to prevent.
- MdN8
- mCq
There was an article about the S5 on Android Authority yesterday, quite a surprise. Here's a few excerpts:
"The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a phone close to my heart. Android Authority is your cutting edge guide to the latest Android devices, but it doesnÂ’t mean we canÂ’t get a bit sentimental now and again."
"I admit itÂ’s strange, but I love this phone. ThereÂ’s one dutifully sitting on the desk next to me right now. When the S8 came out, I stuck with the S5. When I had it stolen in South America, I sourced a new one in the next city. ItÂ’s the phone for me.
Ok itÂ’s not going to give you the mind-blowing levels of functionality that the new S9 can boast, but it still holds its own in most of the metrics."
"What I love about the Galaxy S5 is that it is the last phone in the Samsung S range to have a removable battery. The Galaxy S6 relented to the Apple model and brought in a glass back, so you have to stand by and watch as your battery deteriorates.
Not me. I havenÂ’t used a phone charger for years. When the battery runs low I just replace it with a spare, which cost about $8 each. Straight away youÂ’re back to 100%. Going out for the day? Pop a spare or two in your pocket. Enjoy a wry smile as your friends crouch in the corner of the bar next to a power outlet."
They also include a link where you can buy it for less than $200 new (it was $664), and I guess they get a share from the sales, but it's still nice to see a well known website say something good about your old but awesome phone. :-)
- Anonymous
- tZ0
fjo, 30 Mar 2018You're so right this phone is rock solid, and fast with LOSThis device should update to 7.0..shame on samsung to leave a great phone to updates..enough to s5..even buy s8 or s9..after 3 years samsung wouldn't update again..
- fjo
- 6rJ
Benx, 28 Mar 20182018. Started to lag. Researched LineageOS, and it's way better than new. Absolutely suggested... moreYou're so right this phone is rock solid, and fast with LOS
- Benx
- 8%s
2018. Started to lag. Researched LineageOS, and it's way better than new. Absolutely suggested make change to LineageOS. 14.1 Find your build. (klte my device)
- Benx
- 8%s
2018. Started to lag. Researched LineageOS, and it's way better than new. Absolutely suggested make change to LineageOS. 14.1 Find your build. (klte my device)
- p.k.uri
- GM3
The best Samsung phone. better is S7 edge back in MARSHMALLOW. S8 or S9? I would prefer no to it. But I need that 2 because it's powerful but Not classic and fan lover is amazing and powerful in gross.
- Beroname
- nqj
Using still 2014 August. No system updates, still 4.4 running. Battery life is amazing. Black screen is saving battery, Spigen back covers are perferct for this phone, external condition is in 8/10 after almost 4 years of using. I'm searching for new models but can't find anything compared to this in this price. Screen has no scretch and I'm not using screen protectors. Amazing!
- prashi
- BE1
Ananth, 17 Mar 2018I rooted my s5 and uninstall all unwanted app. Its very fast. Also i tried s8 os also very good.How to root s5.
- Indian
- 2SS
Don't Waste Ur Time On Galaxy S5...... 4G Vo LTE Compulsory Now...... Low Battery, No Themes, Old Software, Old Technic Fingerprint, Old Hardware, Can't Move Application To Memory Card..... Second Hand Galaxy J7 2016 Far Better Than This :)
- Mike S
- 8mp
ROHIT, 21 Mar 2018This review is posting after using this device for 10 months and this is completely based on m... moreHi, like you i've had my phone (S5) for almost 3 years and i'm now on 'Android 6'. Didn't want to do the last update as 'Android 5' was fine. Now, since the last few months my phone says there's yet another update. No way am i ever going to do it but it's so annoying as i cannot get rid of the message in 'Settings'. This is a great phone and the only problem i have at present is that once in a while it cuts out. What i do is switch it off, wait 2 minutes and then start it up again. That seems to solve the problem for quite a while. Doubt if i'll buy another Samsung but they're so easy to use!
- Anonymous
- uva
ROHIT, 21 Mar 2018This review is posting after using this device for 10 months and this is completely based on m... more+1, usimg since 2015
- ROHIT
- gwB
This review is posting after using this device for 10 months and this is completely based on my experiences
Pros.
.Good rear camera
.4k recording capability
.Display viewing angle is excellent
.Blacks are really good(Thanks to super amoled display)
.HeartRate monitor is present
.Has a lot of sensors in it
.Many custom roms are available(Not recommended to use)
.IP67 certification is present
.FingerPrint scanner is present
Cons.
.Poor battery life
.Poor front camera
.Lacks 4g
.Lacks dual sim
.Plastic built
.FingerPrint sensor is very average
.Heating issues are present
.Lacks OIS
.Phone lags everytime
Overall Opinion.
Do not buy this phone in 2018+ because this phone was a flagship phone when it was released now it is becoming unusable in 2018. If you dont want any 4g or good front camera and the cons listed above is not a problem for you then go for it. I highly recommend you all to avoid this phone in 2018+.
Note.
I am giving this review after using this device for past 10 months and i listed every single problems and good things which i faced while using this phone
THANK YOU FOR READING
- anonymous
- Kxv
Ananth, 17 Mar 2018I rooted my s5 and uninstall all unwanted app. Its very fast. Also i tried s8 os also very good.can u provide step by step guide how to root and the link? Thnk
- Ananth
- iji
PROCAL, 24 Jan 2018actually you dnt realy have to wait for an oficial update from samsung, there is some very wel... moreFingerprint not working,heating issues,google voice search is not working in that rom
- Ananth
- iji
I rooted my s5 and uninstall all unwanted app. Its very fast. Also i tried s8 os also very good.
- Ananth
- iji
AnonD-90687, 13 Mar 2018i am leaving in india, i am using S5 (G900A (AT&T), still my phone is running in kitkat 4.... moreDowload official firmware and install
- MdN8
- B}Q
HELP ASAP!!!, 17 Mar 2018my s5 stopped charging. it only charges when it is turn off. and it doesn[t display the perc... moreTry to open it and clean the battery contacts. Also check to see that the battery hasn't swollen. Maybe there's an easy solution. Also try another charger and another cable.
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