Samsung Galaxy S5 (octa-core)
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- Garry
- 7XN
- 24 Jun 2023
Jayden704, 21 Oct 2021You'll have to manually upgrade it by searching for it... moreI don't think so if you will update it from setting the it will be updated to Android 6.0.1 but if you wanna upgrade it to higher Android versions like Android 7,8 or 9 whatever you can upgrade it by rooting your device by custom recover by flashing it by Odin 3 and choose your own custom rom from Google Chrome
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- Ahmet
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- 10 Dec 2021
Samsung galaxy S5 all modeld are a legend except this and Chinese versions.
Unbelievable No 4G. :(
How can be admiral-ship phone like this? Don't believe baby sitter stories that activating 4G with root permission. Motherboard's tuner has no 4G feature at all. :(
Octa core.
It seems good and fast. But, cores doesn't work efficiently as it must be. I believe Samsung tested first octa core technology on this model before released S6 admiral-ship. (Fu.cking Non-removable battery scam began with this. I dislike non-removable battery phones) :(
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- Jayden704
- XF6
- 21 Oct 2021
dexx, 05 Jul 2021how to upgrade g900h from kitkat to marshmallow? it is said... moreYou'll have to manually upgrade it by searching for its 6.0.1 stock firmware (make sure it's the exact model number firmware for your device. Very important!) and downloading odin 3 on your pc! Search for a tutorial online for more details!
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- dexx
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- 05 Jul 2021
how to upgrade g900h from kitkat to marshmallow? it is said that it is upgradable to marshmallow. been looking online how to do that but find nothing. please help.
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- Luone
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- 07 Jun 2021
Dan, 28 Feb 2021If you want to go 4G, there is a chance... but you must roo... moreCan you teachme ?
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- Dan
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- 28 Feb 2021
Anonymous, 30 Jul 2019There is no option of 4G in this mobile how can i use 4G in... moreIf you want to go 4G, there is a chance... but you must root it. Just search for the tutorial on internet. Maybe you'll ask why it can activate 4G in 3G phone? Yes it can for this galaxy s5, I've read an article, sm-g900h has same 4G antenna with sm-g900f (4G ver.). So you just need to "enable" it. Sorry being late for almost 2 years and bad english. But still, this phone are amazing even in 2021
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- Anonymous
- XMu
- 30 Jul 2019
Anonymous, 01 Mar 2018And it has many things: 2g,3g,wifi,amoled,removable battery... moreThere is no option of 4G in this mobile how can i use 4G in this mobile?
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- Anonymous
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- 01 Mar 2018
ABU, 09 Jan 2018only thing it lacks is lte :(And it has many things: 2g,3g,wifi,amoled,removable battery,compact size,infrared,heartrate sensor,fingerprint,ip67,touch sensitivity and atleast it has marshmallow. So don't worry just for lte. Even lte will be outdated after 5G launch
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- ABU
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- 09 Jan 2018
only thing it lacks is lte :(
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- Original-Ghanaian
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- 16 Oct 2017
Original-Ghanaian, 11 Oct 2017Thanks Original-Jamaican.....
i'm in a bit rock and a hard... moreIt has been sorted out,i'm now back at the original touchwiz launcher,all i had to do was to uninstall the other touchwiz launcher through the ''Application manager'' seettings tab.
Now to the usually Galaxy s5 talks,anyone wanting to buy any mid-range (in 2017 context) smartphone and is not planning to be changing smartphones so regularly should definitely try the Galaxy s5 or the Note 4; because their heart can always be replaced (that's their battery....lol) .All these new sealed-in smartphone do make swapping a long worn-out battery a problem (Go to OEM's centre to replace a battery AT A COST and all the issues that comes with being given a defective unit in replace)
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- Original-Ghanaian
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- 11 Oct 2017
Thanks Original-Jamaican.....
i'm in a bit rock and a hard place ; i installed a non-compatible touchwiz home which is now messing up my home screen,can't use my home screen,it's not stable for me to use,can you use a good file explorer and back-up your touchwiz home system app for me ,counting on you bro.
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- AnonD-1385
- ri0
- 04 Oct 2017
Original-Ghanaian, 02 Oct 2017Used the wrong user name for the comment, it's me Original-... moreTo Original-Ghanaian:
My friend I'm not surprised you used my name though it may be the first time you have done it...I realised a long time ago that I am the inspiration behind your name 'Original-Ghanaian'. Nothing is wrong with a little inspiration.
On the topic of phones, the only reason why I wouldn't go for a Note 4 is because of it's size. The S5 is a near perfect fit for me. The Note 4 is an exceptional smartphone just like the S5, and like the S5, the Note 4 is the last best flagship to date.
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- Anonymous
- wiU
- 02 Oct 2017
Original-Ghanaian, 02 Oct 2017Used the wrong user name for the comment, it's me Original-... moreActually you are playing with yourself I doubt.
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- Original-Ghanaian
- NwS
- 02 Oct 2017
Original-Jamaican, 02 Oct 2017Things I do to my Galaxy S5 exynos that makes it run smooth... moreUsed the wrong user name for the comment, it's me Original-Ghanaian who wrote the post....lol typo mistake
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- rbiodc
- uwD
- 02 Oct 2017
Next update for this is mobile
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- Original-Jamaican
- gu6
- 02 Oct 2017
Things I do to my Galaxy S5 exynos that makes it run smoothly, I always keep the internal storage less clustered I have 6.4GB of free internal as I speak.Others might have many apps on their phone but to have a smooth machine you should have enough internal storage, not have so so many social media apps processes runnning at the background and also making sure you properly exit apps so they don't stay in the ram for long.
Secondly with the battery, mine has started to age, I do not always charge to 100% so not to always stress it , and I take good care not to over charge the battery.I get 3hrs and some minute of SOT out of the 100% charge on a typical day, which involves a lot of opera mini and whatsapp, these are the only apps I frequently use (as I use Facebook on opera mini)
Thirdly with performance I would say it's a mixed feelings as I feel the galaxy s5 exynos could do better, nevertheless it's powerful,it has handled e'vry game I've thrown to it's so I'm quite satisfied, performance is quite good regardless of what some benchmark might say , I'm planning to get a new battery because I haven't changed her battery since I got it on 27th Nov 2015
I'm still planning on keeping it to 2018 that's if I still available new batteries to buy, in my opinion batteries are the heart of a smartphone so making them removable are always the best options, and moreover battery cells get worn-out with constant usage and charging so the need to make them removable.
I would recommend it, well solely based on the removability of the battery and it's powerful camera picture quality.
my next upgrade ? A note 4 (because of it's 32GB internal storage and it's beefier gpu model, the exynos version )
So positives about the Galaxy s5 exynos ;
1. Good general performance, superb good camera
2. Ok battery life (it really depends upon your usage)
3. REMOVABLE BATTERY (get a new one if old is trouble)
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- AnonD-1385
- ri0
- 29 Sep 2017
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.
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- AnonD-1385
- ri0
- 01 Sep 2017
ORIGINAL -GHANAIAN , 01 Sep 2017Hi e'vryone , has anyone tried the August security update y... moreTo ORIGINAL-GHANAIAN:
I am yet to receive the August update.
The ONLY reason I haven't opted for the Note 4 is because of the huge size. I'm NOT a fan of phablets but I do like the Note 4, I really do. It got an excellent rating in GSMArena's loudspeaker test however, a few persons on the Note 4 forum said that the loudspeaker isn't so loud anymore ever since they upgraded to Marshmallow so if you purchase it maybe you want to get one running KitKat or Lollipop. Keep us posted my friend.
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- ORIGINAL -GHANAIAN
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- 01 Sep 2017
Hi e'vryone , has anyone tried the August security update yet, for a positive feedback I always back up my stuffs and reformat ma phone after e'vry security update once in a while I get any security update.
I heard android 7.0 just landed on the s5 neo, and no the original s5 is not going to receive the android 7.0 too because it has gotten TWO OFFICIAL update already since it was first launched . I'm planning on getting a note 4 exynos since it has a removable battery, yeah I might as well get use to the non-removable battery era now...but I will have more good times with the note 4 just I'm having with the s5.....quite satisfied with it..I don't bog it down with many apps and I certainly don't leave many apps running in the background , useless I'm really multitasking.Hope u all well in the mobile space.
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- AnonD-1385
- ri0
- 12 Aug 2017
Likeswhisky, 12 Aug 2017Yes it's genuine purchased from Samsung store. Where i live... moreTo Likeswhisky:
Ok I don't know why you are experiencing problems. Mine is basically perfect. Which version of Android do you have on yours? I have the G900H factory unlocked version running Marshmallow.