Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
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- AnonD-298830
- ksx
- 27 Aug 2014
Absolutely awesome, top notch hardware, but god awful interface. The default keyboard was just terrible. It would replace correctly spelled words with pure rubbish and had a very limited vocabulary. I found myself fighting with the auto correct just to send a simple text message. The settings page just made me upset trying to locate the correct settings to set. The overall colors themes were horrendous. When charging, the screen would come on and beep for no reason. If you can get past the interface, this phone is great. I was done with fighting with my phone after just four days.
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- Anonymous
- 4Q2
- 26 Aug 2014
Oldtiger, 06 Aug 2014I have had my s5 active for 2 weeks now and I am HORIBLY DI... moreNo offense but it sounds like you got a bad phone my camera quality is great and it works great! I couldn't be happier
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- AnonD-298363
- nYT
- 25 Aug 2014
it has no ois
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- Anonymous
- Rc6
- 22 Aug 2014
Fredy, 19 Aug 2014This model have fingerprint reader and air gesture sensor?The active has the heartrate sensor instead of the fingerprint.
I don't know what an "air gesture sensor" is, or whether it has one of those.
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- soeb
- vwe
- 21 Aug 2014
Fredy, 19 Aug 2014This model have fingerprint reader and air gesture sensor?thanks for samsung comoany
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- Soeb
- vwe
- 21 Aug 2014
Nacie phone and for vary good softwer mobaile mp4/Hd pc camera samsung Galaxy s5 may faivret phone
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- Fredy
- Y74
- 19 Aug 2014
This model have fingerprint reader and air gesture sensor?
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- vanja
- 3Y7
- 17 Aug 2014
Mark, 17 Aug 2014I've had my S5 Active for about 3 weeks. It accidentally fe... morewhy would you panic and remove the battery, if the phone is water resistant? It is supposed to work after dropping in the pool.
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- Mark
- kEx
- 17 Aug 2014
I've had my S5 Active for about 3 weeks. It accidentally fell in the pool on Friday evening. I removed the battery, SIM card, and SD card and allowed it to dry overnight. Saturday morning (about 18 hours later) I reassembled the phone, and it worked perfectly. However, 8 hours later, the screen went completely dead. I was able to hear my text messages arrive, but I couldn't see them. Again, removed battery, et al. This morning (12 hours later), the screen is now visible, but the Messaging app is running much more slowly than normal. I have insurance on the device and will probably be seeking replacement.
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- AnonD-157119
- wuj
- 12 Aug 2014
i wish this phone will be released in Philippines. Very tough phone!!
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- 0a@
- 12 Aug 2014
AnonD-288039, 28 Jul 2014The "4G Network" spec says "LTE 700 / 850 / ... moreI was thinking the same thing??? Maybe if we get it unlocked, we can use it on tmobile.
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- AnonD-292993
- Nwq
- 12 Aug 2014
Can i find S5 Active in Gulf or Middle east
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- AnonD-292948
- qiV
- 10 Aug 2014
AnonD-175233, 03 Jun 2014>> Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
... moreI have had the S5 and just purchased S5 active..The phone has worked great no major differences in it than the regular S5 on performance side..The S5 active feels more premium and the port at bottom is much more secure than on S5..I like the buttons on the phone and they work well..I haven't dunked it in water and hope if it goes in that it does what its suppose to..overall happy and like the camo color
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- AnonD-292948
- qiV
- 10 Aug 2014
Limited, 21 Jun 2014Oh you mean the P7 that looks like an Apple iPhone on the s... moreYeah like the same old iPhone has made major changes over the years..same crap
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- AnonD-292948
- qiV
- 10 Aug 2014
The insurance is there so if you damage your phone you pay the required fee for that phone usually $150/175 and they replace your phone..no more cracked screen..they send you a brand new phone..Read the fine print..but that's what the insurance is there for..
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- AnonD-233295
- k09
- 07 Aug 2014
Mickey, 05 Aug 2014I had the same problem with my S5 Active. Was at a waterpar... moreThe phone is water resident not waterproof ill call Samsung for a warranty claim if possible
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- Anonymous
- FSh
- 07 Aug 2014
I got my S5Active in early July from ATT. I wanted a durable phone because of my active lifestyle. I loved the phone, but unfortunately, in late July I put it in the outer pockey of my backpack and road my bike home. When I got home 35 minutes later, I found the glass was shattered.
I called ATT. They wouldn't fix it or do anything to help. I didn't buy the insurance.
Turns out the independent repair shops say it can't be replaced without the LCD. Replacement for the subassembly ran ~$350. I told them to order it and gave my credit card. A week later I'm told they can't get replacements.
I called Samsung and really got a run-around from their call center. I asked the operator, " is there a local place to get the phone repared." She started asking me tons of questions. I asked again for a local repair place. again a ton of questions. Finally, as I was going to hang up she put me on hold a few times and then came back, mumbled something about Best Buy, and then said I could mail it to their repair center and expect a turnaround of 5 to 7 days, plus 4 days for shipping. I told her I couldn't give up my phone for that long. She said there were no other repair options.
So here I sit with a new cracked phone.
Very frustrating.
Just a warning. I don't thinkinsurance would help here. I think the phone is too new and they don't have a means of repairing/replacement parts.
The cracking is probably caused by residual stresses in the glass where seals press against it from underneath by the buttons.
Beware, it's not so environmentally durable!
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- Oldtiger
- ja@
- 06 Aug 2014
I have had my s5 active for 2 weeks now and I am HORIBLY DISSAPOINTED with it!
I bought it because of all the good reviews I read about it, must have been paid off, uneducated, or just never actually owned this phone.
I bought this phone mainly because O wanted the best camera possible on a phone, let me tell you, this one is not it!
My 4 year old HTC MyTouch 4 takes nicer photos!
Megapixels do NOT equal photo QUALITY, only size.
2 other gripes I have is the inability to change the fugly teal color on all the Samsung menus, and the INABILITY to change the "touch sounds".
Yes as hard as it is to believe, these option do not exist on the S5 phones!
Lastly, after 15 minutes on the phone it gets hot enough I have to hold it away from my face.
I will be selling this junk phone, and try to find something better.
I am writing this review only with the hope to help other from faling for the same lies that goy me to buy this phone.
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- mom33
- 4wt
- 06 Aug 2014
MOCCA, 05 Jun 2014can anyone assist me .i cant access my contacts in my s5. i... moreDownload a app called Smart switch mobile.it's fast and easy
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- Mickey
- rVA
- 05 Aug 2014
havs, 03 Jul 2014I would highly advise against purchasing this phone. I had ... moreI had the same problem with my S5 Active. Was at a waterpark with my wife and child, and 30 minutes after i got the phone wet, it was not working. I was told the same thing by ATT, and was asked to send the phone in by Samsung. I figure I will hear the same crap from them, in a few days. For anyone thinking about buying one of these phones, dont get it wet, it doesnt matter the case, they WILL NOT warranty the phone. Repeat, they WILL NOT warranty the S5 ACTIVE. They run a commercial on TV with a guy taking a picture under the water. That is totally false advertisement. I will not buy another Samsung, if they don't fix this phone, and after my contract is up with Att, I will be switching carriers.