This Thing Is Slow

zipred · Oct 25, 2014

slushbuckets said:
I feel where you are coming from... i wouldnt call it slow, just not iphone 6 quick..

Oh please... My brothers iP6 is a nice phone but certainly not faster than any of my new top of the line Androids.

In fact presently it's well documented that iOS 8 is very buggy and full of glitches. Apple has plenty of work to get it sorted out.

Obvious the N4 that's slow has some issues and in no way represents the normal fast and smooth operation Note models are known for.

EarlyMon · Oct 25, 2014

Androidcurious said:
I"m not completely sure why folks are being so combative and defensive about my comments. This is meant as my own personal experience with a device I've owned for approximately 2 days. Perhaps it's a lemon, I was contemplating exchanging it.

I think you're dead on right. (And not just about the phone being a lemon - how we're on to the iPhone over a service question is kinda hilarious.

)

Lemons happen and life is short.

Swap that sucker out for one that works.

Androidcurious · Oct 29, 2014

Update:

I did indeed swap it out, and this one is running pretty flawlessly! I'm a little thrilled.

NOW..the speaker still ain't great. I've made some tweaks and it's better than before, it'll be fine. There's enough overwhelmingly good with this phone to overcome a bit of a flaw.

Now I just need to find more "fast charging" cables compatible with the device. Any ideas out there?

slushbuckets · Oct 29, 2014

i think i might have to retract my statements about the lag, i played with the settings a bit and it is great, the phone is growing on me, it feels great in the hand, i often find myself tacking off my bummy s view case for more comfort, should i do the developer animations trick as well? Im afraid im going to change something i wasnt supposed to..

currentdroiduser · Oct 29, 2014

Androidcurious said:
Update:

I did indeed swap it out, and this one is running pretty flawlessly! I'm a little thrilled.

NOW..the speaker still ain't great. I've made some tweaks and it's better than before, it'll be fine. There's enough overwhelmingly good with this phone to overcome a bit of a flaw.

Now I just need to find more "fast charging" cables compatible with the device. Any ideas out there?

get a wireless charger for the back of the phone?

rushmore · Oct 29, 2014

I like the N4 and even find Wiz passable for performance.

Androidcurious · Oct 29, 2014

currentdroiduser said:
get a wireless charger for the back of the phone?

Does the wireless charger work with the current back on the phone or do I need a different version?

Podivin · Oct 29, 2014

I don't know this for sure, I've ordered a wireless receiver but haven't received it yet, but I doubt that wireless charging is 'fast'. On my S4 wireless charging was a bit slower than using the stock S4 charger. Given that Fast charging on the N4 is much faster than the stock S4, I would expect wireless charging on the N4 to be much slower than 'fast'. (gosh that was hard to write and try have it make sense - hopefully I got it about right

).

In short, wireless charging is easy, but not fast (insert "that's what she said" joke here).

Androidcurious · Oct 29, 2014

Podivin said:
I don't know this for sure, I've ordered a wireless receiver but haven't received it yet, but I doubt that wireless charging is 'fast'. On my S4 wireless charging was a bit slower than using the stock S4 charger. Given that Fast charging on the N4 is much faster than the stock S4, I would expect wireless charging on the N4 to be much slower than 'fast'. (gosh that was hard to write and try have it make sense - hopefully I got it about right ).

In short, wireless charging is easy, but not fast (insert "that's what she said" joke here).

Oh sure. I know wireless charging is slow, I guess I should have clarified that I'm interested in both another fast charging plug and a wireless charging option.

currentdroiduser · Oct 29, 2014

Androidcurious said:
Does the wireless charger work with the current back on the phone or do I need a different version?

if you just get the 34.99 back charger than it should fit no issue there is a different case you can get for 69.99 that has both? Not sure if either needs a wireless charging pad though.

carme4 · Oct 29, 2014

Way back two years ago some wonderful person on the Note 2 forum directed us towards piecing together some very fast, rapid charging CORDS and chargers. The cords themselves also have to be decent and I will provide a link to show you an example of what I ordered off Amazon. I prefer the 6 ft. long cords, but they come in various lengths. I also ordered the dual rapid charger so that I could charge my Note 2 (at the time) and my hubby could charge his Ipad from one rapid charger. Here goes:
Amazon.com: Monoprice 6ft USB 2.0 A Male to Micro 5pin Male 28/24AWG Cable w/ Ferrite Core (Gold Plated) - WHITE: Computers & Accessories

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BNQTIRQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

carme4 · Oct 29, 2014

I also got the rapid charge dual car charger as seen here on Amazon too:

Amazon.com: PowerGen White Dual USB 4.2A (20W) Car charger Designed for Apple and Android Devices: Electronics

Androidcurious · Oct 29, 2014

carme4 said:
I also got the rapid charge dual car charger as seen here on Amazon too:

Amazon.com: PowerGen White Dual USB 4.2A (20W) Car charger Designed for Apple and Android Devices: Electronics

Ordered! Very cool, thanks!

carme4 · Oct 30, 2014

FYI, the mono price cord might be too thick to fit into the phone with certain phone cases on. If so, a few scrapes with a utility knife to remove a tiny bit of the thickness works like a charm

dportal2006 · Oct 30, 2014

bonerp said:
I've got the Exynos and it rocks. Not upset about the sound either. Battery is rubbish (flat by 6 with heavy use/photos etc) so waiting for a slightly bigger one to be released. In the meantime bought a charger kit.

You must be a really heavy user. Supposedly the battery is one of the main selling points of this phone.

rushmore · Oct 30, 2014

Apparently the 5433 is faster overall, but at a battery life price compared to the 805 version.

Kevinlindley1 · Nov 16, 2014

I just got my Note 4 from Verizon a week ago, and I've noticed that it will lag multiple times a day for about 10 seconds (the phone basically freezes and the resumes working). It's the most noticeable when playing music... Since the song will just randomly pause. Anyways, I ran the Antutu benchmark on my phone and my scores were between 41000 and 42000. I noticed a few of the youtubers were getting between 48000 and 49000. Is this indicative that my phone is a lemon? Just curious as to what the Android community thinks! Thanks!

nyydynasty · Nov 16, 2014

those benchmark scores are pointless. You probably should factory reset the device and set it up again. I've heard a few people say that fixes their lag issues. What you can also do is try a different launcher if you are using TW.

Kevinlindley1 · Nov 16, 2014

Yea i changed to Nova launcher and am still having the same issues. I guess I'll try the reset!

KOLIO · Nov 16, 2014

Kevinlindley1 said:
Yea i changed to Nova launcher and am still having the same issues. I guess I'll try the reset!

WELCOME TO ANDROID FORUMS Kevinlindley1 !

arty:

I'm not averse to factory resets,but,no need to go for the nuclear option just yet

:

http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...ings-every-galaxy-note-4-owner-should-do.html

Galaxy Note 4: 10 Problems Users Have and How to Fix Them | Digital Trends

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