Good for you.

Noob Q, but what happens to all the apps when you root the phone and flash it to a custom fw? Is there something like the "Sync" feature on the iphone?

Does anyone have this issue where the s view cover screen pop up randomly every now and then? It annoys the crap out of me... Is there a way to turn this off? I don't use the s view cover either.

Any other methods to unlock the S4 for free?

The hidden options method not working for me :okay:

If all else fails guess im paying to unlock it :denied:

I think if you download a backup for the phone then it can back it all up. Titanium backup or TRWP backup works I think. I'm still a noob at this too
I tried hidden options, it didn't work so I assume it won't for a while. I wouldn't tinker with it more if I were you because later even if you bought an unlock code then you can't unlock it I hear. Best bet is buy one on ebay. 20 bucks. Just glad its not an iphone which is $70+ at repair shops

guess i gotta make a trip to Crystal mall for unlocking lol

finally jumped onto the S4 train.

anyone using custom roms on a Wind S4?

which one?

RE: S4 unlocking, you need to roll back to the May Firmware. the latest on block the free unlock

Surprised you didn't wait for Note 3.

some dude offered to buy my note 2 at work, but flaked. asshole.

anyways. i have the S4 now and running the Google S4 rom. pretty nice. only 300 Mb ROM vs the 3Gb one that comes from Samsung.

Care to tell this idiot here where you got your Google S4 ROM from?

Got my Wind S4 a few weeks ago as well!

I'm running Infamous S4 rom with kernel. I'm very happy with this rom, I only flashed AOSP on my S3 but reverted back to stock because I liked the TW features. Infamous S4 gives features from both AOSP/TW.

@Traum look through XDA-Developers and find your S4 model.

from XDA developer website. the S4 forum for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 (M919). the google s4 is I9505.

the Wind M919V is identical, except in name.

i had to install the Bell CWM recovery as the M919V doesnt have one for some reason. it works fine anyways. i installed it with ROM Manager from the App store.

the Rom Name is "I9505 - Official_Google_Edition_4.3_by_Jamal2367_Finally_M H5.zip"

aha found the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2404687

not feature filled, but i dig the small footprint required.

oh for the curious, my 128GB SD card works on this phone too :)

For those running custom ROMs, which on are you using? Thoughts?

custom is always better, unless you are worried about warranty

less junk software, faster snappier phone, more storage space, more options for every aspect.

try em all. keep the one that fits you, honestly. no one can say which is really best.

does anyone's phone seem to get uncomfortably hot when gaming?

If I run a custom rom, and there is a Rogers software update, do i not do it and wait unil custom rom is updated? Will updating it accidentally screw me over?

You can't really switch back without reloading everything. Also custom ROMs will be more up to date than anything Rogers will release.

Are there then updates for ROMS? where you just add the updated script/program/magic? Or do I have to flash the new updated ROM and start again? /noob

How do i change my pattern lock from this:

http://i43.tinypic.com/vzc2mg.png

to this:

http://www.samsung.com/us/system/sup...k_Pattern2.png

Using Apex Launcher and WidgetLocker. My pattern lock isn't as "bolded" as the 2nd pic lol

Depends on the ROM. The more popular ones release updates fairly regularly. Some even have bleeding edge nightly updates if you're feeling brave. Minor revisions you should be able to dirty flash so all your apps and settings are retained. One thing I recommend buying is Titanium backup. The best way to backup and restore your apps.

EDITED: "Titan in" to Titanium ;) ~Psyko

Did anyone get their screen replaced yet? Cracked the gorilla glass while dirt biking and haven't gone into store yet.

Heard samsung is like $200 or something? After-market repair shops charge $130. I'd rather get samsung to do it for that price

Thinking to upgrade from my S2 to S4.

For the guys that have the phone, hope you guys can share some input to this.

How you guys liking the phone overall?
How is the battery life? (I am heavy data user)
What do you guys dislike about it? (If there is any)

I am heavily considering this phone or the HTC One.

I picked up my second S4 this weekend. I've tried many phones around this price range, and this is by far the best option imo.

How's the battery life on the S4? is it on par with the note2?

im running cyanogen mod 10.1.3 the most stable on android 4.2 . its practically stock android aka google edition rom but with some extra features and customization. using nova launcher prime. actually paid the extra 2 bucks for some features. good investment.

just copped myself an s4 and it's beeeeeeeeeeeautiful!! probably wont be upgrading for a long while
that feeling of the vibration on the metal when you hold it..:high: