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    Help Phone security doesn't work with Nova Launcher

    I recently got a Samsung S8 plus from Hong Kong with a 128GB ROM and 6GB RAM and after installing Nova Launcher Prime I have noticed the fingerprint, face recognition and iris scanner doesn't work. To unlock the security I need to use the pattern to unlock. Does anyone have the same issue? Is...
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    Help S5 - Auto rotating Delay

    I noticed recently my S5 takes 2 secs to auto screen rotate. Usually it is quite responsive and rotates instantaneously. I have cleared the cache and it doesn't seem to make any difference. Any ideas how to improve this? I am on "one 2 free" network in Hong Kong. Thanks in advance.
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    Help Stock Clock App Missing

    I accidentally removed the stock clock app on my homepage and I can't find it on the app drawer. I can still see it inside the application manager but I can't enable or disable the app. Any ideas how I can restore the app or icon back on to my homepage?
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    Help S5 won't charge

    My phone has suddenly stopped charging with charger plugged in. When the phone is plugged inyo charger, the battery icon at the top right hand corner doesn't show charging. I have a spare battery and pack and the charger is charging fine. I have tried everything including taking the battery out...
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    Help Battery Usage Status

    Currently when I check my battery usage status, it is showing Android System 24%, Screen 18%, Android OS 12% and then the rest. Is this normal? I thought the screen should be the highest user of the battery? What can I do to lower the Android System usage? I've already using Battery Guru...
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    S5 Camera Mode

    I'm currently using the S5 and the camera auto mode really annoys me when taking pictures with low lighting environment as the night mode settings kicks in and changes all the ISO etc. automatically. As the ISO gets higher to compensate the low lighting, the image ends up grainy or fuzzy and...
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    Help Private Mode not enabling

    I'm trying to enable the private mode on my S5 but after scanning my finger or typing the Alternative password I get the message "Failed to enable Priavte Mode Please try again". Is there anything I've not done before enabling Private mode?
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    Help Download Booster not working

    The download booster on my S5 doesn't seem to work. I have both 4G and wifi on and set the download booster on. The logo for the booster is indicated at the top but when downloading it seems to be at normal wifi speeds and the icon at the top doesn't turn white (i assume when the booster is...