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    S5 not as 'fast' as Note3?

    I was using my son's Note3 the other day and noticed that it is 'faster', 'snappier' than my S5. By 'fast' I mean responsiveness. I.e, opening apps, sliding screens, moving between screens, etc.. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Are there any actual performance tests that either...
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    Help Constant dropped calls

    For couple of months now I've been experiencing a dramatic increase in dropped calls. I work from home so that's where I wind up taking/making the bulk of calls. Before I complain to AT&T, I was thinking back and the only kind of coincidence is that the issues started somewhat after the last...
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    Help URGENT:Notification won't stop

    Earlier today my notification 'message' started going off...and it hasn't stopped! I've stopped any open apps...I've disabled notification from every app I can think of that had them enabled...I've reset/powered off the phone multiple times...and still something is triggering a notification...
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    MMS file receive issue

    Someone tried to send me a video clip from there Iphone and they received a message that the file could not be sent because it was too large. After some further attempts, I re-confirmed the file could not be sent to my S5 nor could it be sent to another family member's Note3 (same error...
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    How do u forward a web search image via messaging?

    If I search/find an image on the web and then want to forward(share) via Messaging it just pastes the URL as text. Isn't it possible to forward the actual image? ....thanks
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    Help S5 'preferred' Wifi re-connect issue

    For a couple of weeks now, my S5 won't re-connect upon arriving back home to my preferred home network (I have 3). It used to not be an issue, but lately it's very annoying. The preferred network operates on 5Ghz band, the other two are 2.4Ghz. I haven't found a way to designate a...
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    Lock screen: configure multiple settings?

    Current settings: Lock screen>Secured lock time>instantly with power key or when the screen times out Display>Screen timeout>10 min I'd like to create my own 'car mode' whereby I could indefinitely disable lock screen thereby providing access to voice commands/other 'easily' while driving...
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    Viewing tasks/reminders...not using defauklt Calendar

    Just tried S Voice to set a task/reminder and find that it places the task only in the default calendar app which I prefer not to use. Prefer to be able to 'manage' tasks outside of any calendar or have them appear in TouchDown (MS Exchange) calendar. Any thoughts? Similar threads turned...
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    Air browse/gestures with mail?

    Anyone know of way to use Air Browse/Gestures to move through a mail app?
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    TMobile update nightmare...how to prevent

    Samsung Galaxy S5 T-Mobile Update Stopped; Downloading G900TUVU1ANE5 May Cause Very Low Data Connection Speed on 3G and 4G-LTE Any measure(s) to prevent something like this on AT&T phones?
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    Notifications....see but not hear

    I need some clarity before I declare that Android Notifications s--k... My definition/expectation of a 'notification' is a graphic/text message with the option to enable/disable a sound to alert me that the notification came in per app. I want to: 1- enable/disable graphic/text per app 2-...
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    KIES alternative?

    Are there any KIES alternatives? My first experience was less than perfect as it failed to migrate all my music files over to the the phone. Stopped about half way (~450 songs) and after that, would not transfer anything more. Not even one at a time.
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    Apps set for notifications?

    Where do I go to see exactly which apps have notifications active?
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    Can't find 'car mode' or 'driving mode'?

    Were they removed after recent update? FYI on AT&T net....thanks
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    Help How to DISABLE apps not uninstall

    Most procedures refer to uninstalling an app altogether. The following procedure claims to allow for disabling: Apps screen > touch 3 dots in right corner > select uninstall/disable apps > click on "-" sign for desired app. However, I only get an option to uninstall no disable?
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    Momentary hide the app icons?

    Is there a way to momentarily hide app icons from the home screen so the background image can be viewed unobstructed?....thx
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    Help S5 remorse growing

    Starting to have buyer's remorse on the S5/Android (4.4.2) move (coming off an Iphone4S). Here are my current major gripes: (all of which were non-issue on the Iphone) 1- Known bug for MS Exchange Calendar interoperability 2- Can't access S-Voice from Lockscreen 3- Can't access Google 'Voice'...
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