Galaxy S4 Active

[sgmem88]

new firmware 4.2.2 OTA available for Singapore... jan 2014 version
US oredi 4.3, dunno why they still working on 4.2.2 ...

hope next release go straight to 4.4.2

 

[ikilledbarbie]

Anyone managed to change the battery successfully for the S4 issue? Need help!! My warranty more than six months how ah.

 

[sgmem88]

4.4 KitKat confirm for S4A in US!!
Does that mean we will get our KitKat soon too???

DALLAS, TX – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today that a number of Samsung Galaxy® devices will receive the Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) software update, enriching the Galaxy experience.

The upgrade provides a number of innovative, easy-to-use features that enhance the user experience, including a more intuitive user interface, enhanced messaging capabilities and updated applications:

• Location Menu: An integrated location menu enables users to easily activate GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks, while simultaneously checking the battery usage of apps running location service capabilities.
• Enhanced Messaging: Enables users to choose between Messages or Hangouts as their preferred default messaging application, and select from a larger assortment of updated Emoji icons.
• Upgraded Google Mobile Service™ (GMS) apps: Users can automatically back up photos and video and can open, view, rename and share Google Docs and files.

Samsung Galaxy U.S. devices currently scheduled to receive the KitKat update include select carrier variants of the Galaxy Note® 3, Galaxy Note® II, Galaxy S® 4, Galaxy S® 4 mini™, Galaxy S® 4 Active™, Galaxy S® 4 zoom™, Galaxy S® III, Galaxy S® III mini™, Galaxy Mega®, Galaxy Light, Galaxy Note® 8.0, Galaxy Tab® 3, Galaxy Note® 10.1, Galaxy Note® 10.1 2014 Edition.

Availability varies by carrier and product, with updates beginning today and continuing throughout the coming months.

Samsung Mobile Press

 

[sgmem88]

with s5 having dust/water resistant, guess no hope of s5 Active...end of Active series

 

[Jurong640]

with s5 having dust/water resistant, guess no hope of s5 Active...end of Active series

they would probably launch a version which is more rugged version which can absorb drops like some models launched in US.

Probably S4 Active is a test product to test consumers if they are buying water resistance phone

 

[sgmem88]

time for update on this old thread

Have been using S4 Active for almost a year...

Yes, it has followed me into sea water when went islands hopping during oversea holidays.

Yes, it has followed me into pools in water theme park during holidays too

of course also rinse/wash under running tap water after those trips...

So far so good, never been to samsung cs yet...touch wood

 

[sgmem88]

also...has updated to latest 4.2.2 Singapore rom(I9295XXUBML2) out in Jan 2014

find that the battery consumption now seem higher compare to previous version in Dec 2013.

I am not sure is it because of the WeChat and Facebook Messenger installed after the upgrade or it is really caused by the new rom

looking forward to Kitkat 4.4...

at the same time also in dilemma whether Kitkat rom will use up a lot of storage memory and left little storage memory for apps?

 

[sgmem88]

hmmm.... kitkat 4.4.2 rollout in U.S. AT&T S4 Active I537....

Official Android 4.4 KitKat update for s4 active thread - all discussions here - Page 10 - xda-developers

 

[sgmem88]

S4 Active kitkat

finally coming....

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-I9295) receiving KitKat update | SamMobile

 

[sgmem88]

4.4.2 kitkat is out for Singapore...anyone try?

I'll need to sort out my root before can get OTA

 

[lobo76]

wah... 700mb. Going to try and update.

 

[storm913]

update le will reformat everything on phone memory not ah?

 

[sgmem88]

update le will reformat everything on phone memory not ah?

updated mine thru Kies... no reformat ... apps, data, msg, photo all intact.

but still safer to do a backup thru Titanium backup or Kies or other apps before update...

 

[coldfreeze]

updated mine thru Kies... no reformat ... apps, data, msg, photo all intact.

but still safer to do a backup thru Titanium backup or Kies or other apps before update...

have you gotten root on the new 4.4.2 update? can share how you did it?

 

[sgmem88]

have you gotten root on the new 4.4.2 update? can share how you did it?

I lost my root after 4.4.2
No intend to root yet as I dont need it at the moment

someone has reported rooted singapore ver S4A in 4.4.2
Root in 30 seconds - GT-I9295 - xda-developers

more details
Ultimate List of TowelRoot Pros and Cons

enjoy!

 

[lobo76]

Seems slower/laggier after the update.... probably should reset the phone...

 

[storm913]

updated mine thru Kies... no reformat ... apps, data, msg, photo all intact.

but still safer to do a backup thru Titanium backup or Kies or other apps before update...

Thanks for the info !

Seems slower/laggier after the update.... probably should reset the phone...

Guess i shall just stay on my firmware since I'm alright with it

 

[coldfreeze]

I lost my root after 4.4.2
No intend to root yet as I dont need it at the moment

someone has reported rooted singapore ver S4A in 4.4.2
Root in 30 seconds - GT-I9295 - xda-developers

more details
Ultimate List of TowelRoot Pros and Cons

enjoy!

thanks for the info

 

[sgmem88]

Seems slower/laggier after the update.... probably should reset the phone...

so have you reset the phone??
or wipe cache via recovery??

 

[lobo76]

so have you reset the phone??
or wipe cache via recovery??

haben. a bit lazy