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Official: Just got my Samsung Galaxy S Thread

This thread is basically for those who got their Galaxy S to show off their photos and whatnots they have with it.
My own is in the mail at the moment, will add photos and such when i get it.

Bring it on, Guys. Let the party srart.

My Home Screen
This is my humble home screen for my galaxy S.
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Use the front-facing camera much?
So I'm in the USA, and I see a Galaxy S-like device called the captivate coming to AT&T...
I see the AT&T version has no flash and no front-facing camera. Does anyone use the front-facing camera much? If so, what for? Self pics/mirror or actual video conversations?
Any other differences between the Galaxy S (as on Samsung's web-site) and the Captivate?
Thanks,
Manos

Depends on your situation whether you'll be using the front-facing camera for video chats or whatnot. I personally wouldn't use the front camera for much since not many people I know have front facing cameras, too and I don't really care for it.
The only difference we can see so far is a different phone design, missing front camera, and apparently the AT&T version gets a gyroscope/six-axis motion sensor aimed at gaming. The AT&T version is also a 16gb base handset but you can add a microSD card for a maximum of 32gb.
Overall, I'm looking forward to the AT&T version although I'm bummed they scrapped the front-facing camera because of principle (Competition is too close for iPhone).

What power widget is that in the center?

ooh..no led notifications??
i was expecting the little strip above the word samsung to have leds??

Actually the phone has 384000 tiny LEDs. Do you want more?
Now seriously: Since AMOLEDs only consume energy when used, it would be great if the screen (in standby) could show some small visual notification. Are you listening Samsung?

nCoder said:
Actually the phone has 384000 tiny LEDs. Do you want more?
Now seriously: Since AMOLEDs only consume energy when used, it would be great if the screen (in standby) could show some small visual notification. Are you listening Samsung?
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thanks i wish just one of those LEDs would tell me if i had an email or missed call

VJKotts said:
What power widget is that in the center?
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battery life , in the market for free

g00ndu said:
This is my humble home screen for my galaxy S.
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whats the power control widget - toggle between settings?

How do you take screenshots again?
p.s. phone kicks ass, so easy to swype and it also seems to come with asphalt 5 for free!

Nice to finally see some real screenshots from end users! Keep em coming!

Adriaaaaan said:
How do you take screenshots again?
p.s. phone kicks ass, so easy to swype and it also seems to come with asphalt 5 for free!
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It's in the user guide. See the thread: h++p://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=702656&page=2 (Post#12)

nCoder said:
Actually the phone has 384000 tiny LEDs. Do you want more?
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Actually, yes I do and yes it has! 768000 subpixels.

PlanetJumble said:
Actually, yes I do and yes it has! 768000 subpixels.
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I want 1152000 subpixels

SGSI said:
It's in the user guide. See the thread: h++p://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=702656&page=2 (Post#12)
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Have you tried it? It doesn't work.
Only works on the Samsung Wave afaik.

Got mine this morning ...

How did you take that screen shot?
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A question, does, your galaxys light up the buttons when pressed ? I Saw a video where lights up but mine (got it 20 days ago) never do that. Tried every settings but a no go every time...
Thanks in advance.

Fully rooted, SlingPlayer not showing up in the Market

I was so excited when I got the email saying that the SlingPlayer for Android is released. So I checked the Market and ... well it's not there.
My other friend's stocked Evo already purchased and installed SlingPlayer but I just can't seem to find it no matter what in Market.
I read somewhere that it was because the Market checks the OS build and such to make sure it's okay for that platform.
Anybody has any ideas?
P.S. I have mine fully rooted.

Use the barcode scanner app on this barcode and it will take you to it:
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SaltyDawg said:
Use the barcode scanner app on this barcode and it will take you to it:
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Thanks Salty but... Market says not found...

SteveDusa said:
Thanks Salty but... Market says not found...
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Weird. It comes up on mine (rooted and running OMJ ROM).

SaltyDawg said:
Weird. It comes up on mine (rooted and running OMJ ROM).
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Well mine is the stock ROM that the full root supplied, with a "test key" after the build number.
Not sure if that's the cause or what but I guess if I really don't have no choice but to use a leaked APK then... meh.
Any ideas?

SteveDusa said:
Well mine is the stock ROM that the full root supplied, with a "test key" after the build number.
Not sure if that's the cause or what but I guess if I really don't have no choice but to use a leaked APK then... meh.
Any ideas?
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Try another ROM? I'm running OMJ and it shows up in the market on mine.

hell, with all the trouble people are having even finding this app i don't blame them for downloading it for free.

I'm running Damagecontrol 3.2 and it shows up I'm my market $29.99
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knives of ice said:
hell, with all the trouble people are having even finding this app i don't blame them for downloading it for free.
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The quality is actually pretty bad. I have the HD sling, hooked up via component cables. Basically, there are no options to adjust any quality settings. This is what it looks like at home over wifi. And yes, I pulled my cablemodem power to make sure it was actually using the in house wifi.
Source is a 1080i image that looks awesome over my 5mb up connection, on my PC. On the phone, just barely worth watching at arms lenght.
Note the graininess on 1 & 2, and the TERRIBLE aliasing (jaggies) on 3.
Not worth $30, to me.

Well thanks guys, but I end up finding it somewhere the lights don't shine.
It looks okay with my Solo over Component at 720p.
Beats the heck out of the Touch Pro 2 though!

SteveDusa said:
Well mine is the stock ROM that the full root supplied, with a "test key" after the build number.
Not sure if that's the cause or what but I guess if I really don't have no choice but to use a leaked APK then... meh.
Any ideas?
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right..you're suppose to replace that 'test' ROM with a rooted ROM so the market works etc.

SteveDusa said:
Well thanks guys, but I end up finding it somewhere the lights don't shine.
It looks okay with my Solo over Component at 720p.
Beats the heck out of the Touch Pro 2 though!
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Where'd you find it?

14.1.G.1.534 vs 14.1.G.2.257 Camera Comparison

These pictures were taken with both firmwares about 8 minutes apart (updated in the park) on the same phone and in roughly the same light. I would have been faster but there was a Dutch family taking pictures and I didn't want to have them in the picture.
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jluster said:
These pictures were taken with both firmwares about 8 minutes apart (updated in the park) on the same phone and in roughly the same light. I would have been faster but there was a Dutch family taking pictures and I didn't want to have them in the picture.
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Great job! Is nice to see some actual comparisons behind everyone's anecdotal comments that the camera is better in 257. Thanks for the proof. :thumbup:
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Are these on SA mode?

kiwi45 said:
Are these on SA mode?
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No, Manual, 8MP 4:3, no scene, no EV, no processing.

goodjob dude

This is brilliant. Only just got my xperia Z1 yesterday, so these comparisons are superb

Great comparison, thanks! Any chance of uploading the full size originals?

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No, Manual, 8MP 4:3, no scene, no EV, no processing.
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Perfect! I was wondering if the improvement only applied to Superior Auto mode, Burst, Panorama and what not but not the Manual. Turns out it seems to really be on their post-processing software and not just the various modes!
This made my day and I'm excited to shoot even more stuff with the new firmware. Thanks!
P.S. 8 Minute update time is really fast! I updated mine through SUS around 2 hours

bloodfire1004 said:
P.S. 8 Minute update time is really fast! I updated mine through SUS around 2 hours
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I had the download finished, all it took was the flash and reboot. Was amazed, too, considering it takes about 3 hours for my HTC phones to upgrade.

SA mode compare, please, someone.

jluster said:
I had the download finished, all it took was the flash and reboot. Was amazed, too, considering it takes about 3 hours for my HTC phones to upgrade.
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I see Phones Review have picked up on this.

Beards said:
I see Phones Review have picked up on this.
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Yeah, way to go just grab content and **** adverts around it (I am borrowing liberally from the commenter on the piece). Also how did they make me "Dutch". As an Icelander I am shocked by this accusation. An Icelander taking pictures in Germany becomes Dutch, I guess...

jluster said:
Yeah, way to go just grab content and **** adverts around it (I am borrowing liberally from the commenter on the piece). Also how did they make me "Dutch". As an Icelander I am shocked by this accusation. An Icelander taking pictures in Germany becomes Dutch, I guess...
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every site has copied the same post and even on GsmArena, PhoneArena everyone calling you Dutch :silly: Mail them regarding this if you want :good:

one more here .

Post full res pic please. Wanna see the noise levels.

eggman89 said:
Post full res pic please. Wanna see the noise levels.
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u can have very good comparison idea with the one i've posted its only resided 50% coz of huge size .

Thanks for this @jluster
I was in a dilemma should I flash 257 or wait for next firmware and now I have my answer.... I will flash it and will flash it as soon as possible
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It seems that the old version can't focus accurately, or it was a Gauss Blur filter in the old algorithm.

more photos comparison pleaseeeee :good:

New firmware using manual
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Possibly the Best Camera App for Android is now testing on Nexus 5

This has been released for all other nexus devices, as well as the other popular phones. It's in testing for the N5 now! I am stoked!
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57611881-94/it-wasnt-easy-but-camera-awesome-for-android-is-here/

It's not publically available for Nexus 5 yet though, so this thread feels premature. Cheers for the heads up, anyway.

Agreed, you got me excited with the title, but now I am mad because you jumped the gun. Should have added COMING SOON.

Warrimonk said:
Agreed, you got me excited with the title, but now I am mad because you jumped the gun. Should have added COMING SOON.
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I probably should have said *potentially* lol. My bad for the poor choice of words! I will edit the title ;P

Needs to drop the ugly iOS like interface though. Its really grating.

ChrisM75 said:
Needs to drop the ugly iOS like interface though. Its really grating.
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Personally I like it, but that's just me

That app is free on iOS. Bummer, but understandable as to why they made it a paid app.

Still waiting on Focal myself

Haven't gotten an answer on this in the other places I've asked. There are two different UIs shown in the pics for the app, one looks like iOS and the other looks like it may be a tablet UI. Can anyone confirm if the latter is a tablet UI. If it becomes the phone UI too it looks pretty nice.
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Lewythefly said:
Still waiting on Focal myself
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Err, why wait?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.xplod.focal

lyric911 said:
Err, why wait?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.xplod.focal
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Doesn't work on the N5 yet mate, wont take a picture when installed
Hence I am waiting for it to be updated for the N5 and KitKat

Bump its been released now on android. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smugmug.android.cameraawesome
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I'm messing with A Better Camera right now since it's free and I am liking it.
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unforgivenmercy said:
Bump its been released now on android. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smugmug.android.cameraawesome
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Wow 40 megs. Is that the best camera app?
Via my NeXus 5 on Tapatalk⁴

psousa781 said:
I'm messing with A Better Camera right now since it's free and I am liking it.
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I tried the "A Better Camera" app and I really liked it, only problem was the display was super dark which renders it unuseable - I think its not yet been made compatible with the Nexus 5 - anyone else having the same problem?

Troodos said:
I tried the "A Better Camera" app and I really liked it, only problem was the display was super dark which renders it unuseable - I think its not yet been made compatible with the Nexus 5 - anyone else having the same problem?
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Yeah, I emailed them about it and that asked that I send them some pictures which I did. Hopefully they fix it.

is the Camera Awesome app really the best out there? The features look good but the reviews are terrible and not very many downloads...
anyone have real experience with it before I commit $3?

The interface on this app looks so cluttered. I wish someone would just blatantly copy the iOS 7 camera app instead of trying to make an app that has literally every feature but 30 on screen buttons. Just simplicity with necessary functionality. It shouldn't really be that hard.
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So simple. So nice. Why can't someone make an interface that is as simple as that but even better looking?

70% negative feedback and you call it best camera app? Hahaha

I can't wait for someone to fix the camera app on N5. The lag is crazy.

[CM11] Android 4.4 Kitkat Preview By temasek Video REVIEW

Hey guys! So as you would have probably seen, Android 4.4 kitkat is out for the Galaxy S3 ! Big news right, I know im excited!
So I checked it out, its smooth and as far as I can tell pretty damn stable, no crashes or bugs for the short time I was using it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVipBbrfCkQ
This video goes over the basics, Theres not a lot in it which is to be expected and the video doesnt contain as much information as id like, you could probably hear I was talking fast and too excited to actually record! nevertheless, I will make another video when its got more features or if theres a newer version Etc.
Let me know what you think, are you going to install it?
- Jack

I, for one, can't see the video.

Choristav said:
I, for one, can't see the video.
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Thats strange, Heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVipBbrfCkQ
Ill also put it in the main post as well

Nice ?

Nice video. :thumbup:

its great!

stasiulaska said:
its great!
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Nice video. :thumbup:
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Nice ?
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I know
Thanks man!
Cheers

What about Camera and Video Cam is it working or not?

tahasmarty said:
What about Camera and Video Cam is it working or not?
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Honestly, I forgot to test it, and it doesnt say it in the XDA Rom thread, Could be working, dont expect it to be used as a daily driver though

JackHanAnLG said:
Honestly, I forgot to test it, and it doesnt say it in the XDA Rom thread, Could be working, dont expect it to be used as a daily driver though
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For me camera is find but it is still impossible to save the picture in the SdCard.

Tyty94210 said:
For me camera is find but it is still impossible to save the picture in the SdCard.
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thanks for clearing that up so everyone can know

Theres been quiet a few new versions out for this ROM, might give it a go

Good review. I've now got version 10 installed and it is working perfectly. Super fast, no fc issues, and pretty decent battery life so far.

Thanks for all.

Hello,
Great ROM! I have a question though... Does anyone know where I can find the setting for Active Display? I'm not sure if the functionality is in there... I'm on V8.
Thank you in advance!

Nice video. I have a lot of faith in Temasek. He is a great dev!
Cheers

I am interested in whether there is support for Bulgarian language! This stops me try! Sorry for bad English!

This ROM is amazing. There are some camera issues but as I never use the camera it's become my daily. The battery life is a huge step up from samsung ROMs, I put my phone through quite heavy usage and 1 charge a day is more than enough. Compare that to it basically living on the charger cable with other ROMs. I've had 6 devices and many variants of CM, this is right up there in terms of optimisation and speed. I'm sure once temasek resolves the few remaining issues it will be one to beat. Can't recommend it enough. Haven't been this excited for ROM releases since codefirex on my old desire HD.
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Just wonder...who has test, what is the lowest stable v for 1600Mhz without freezing/crashing apps/os?
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his mmissal
I'm using [CM11] [4.4] Temasek's V12 - bank gapps 4.4 standard - yank 555 kernel - ART
everything goes smoothly as a wonder
thanks Temasek