Almost all Android phones and tablets are comes pre-installed with several apps which are collectively called system apps. but it is almost certain that most users won’t want to use many of the pre-installed collection. Samsung’s latest flagship device the Galaxy S4 is no exception. It comes with about three pages of system apps, but most of them are not likely to be used by S4 users.
Mobile ODIN, the on-device firmware flasher for Samsung Galaxy devices has updated with support for Samsung Galaxy S4 phones (GT-I9505). If you are new to this tool, it is a replacement for the ODIN tool and allows you to easily flash firmware directly from phone’s SD card – no need to use a PC.
Though the stock weather widget on the Samsung Galaxy S4 (AccuWeather) looks fine and brings right amount of information at a glance, it misses an important option – there is no option to change its transparency. Weather information that blends with the device wallpaper looks awesome (at least for me!).
The Samsung Galaxy S4 features many hardware sensors such as temperature sensor, humidity sensor, barometer etc. But, unfortunately, the device doesn’t offers a quick option to use these sensors when in need. If you are looking for a simple solution to fully utilize the functions of these sensors on your Galaxy S4, apps such as Weather Station, Ambient, etc. can helps you.
Samsung Galaxy S4 is available in both SIM locked (carrier locked) and SIM unlocked conditions for purchasing. While SIM unlocked S4 can be used anywhere without any restrictions, SIM locked version can only be used in specific countries and under specified networks. Here is how to unlock SIM locked Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 for using in any country and under any network.
Though Samsung yet to release Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware for Galaxy S3 (it is expected to be released in June), a leaked version of Android 4.2.2 ROM (I9300XXUFME3) for Galaxy S3 has been available for download. This Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware brings many nifty features of Galaxy S4 to S3 such as S4’s Camera features, Adapt Display, Driving mode, new S-Voice and more.