I've seen the light and gone for a s5 for my upgrade

mills705 · 10-07-2014, 10:17

I've been sick of iPhones for a while- way too restrictive And so annoying with the fact it's apples way!
I just got a 4g s5 so really looking forward to getting it! Just waiting for the thing to be delivered!

John_Patrick · 10-07-2014, 10:21

Good for you.

There will be quite a steep learning curve from the iToy to Android/Samsung/Touchwiz but stick with it.

It can be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be. There will be things that you think iOS does better but keep an open mind as Android just does it differently.

Mark in Essex · 10-07-2014, 11:43

I'm sure you will enjoy the new phone.

I can recommend the following apps:

SyncR - Sync all your iTunes to your phone even over wireless.
Nova Launcher - Makes the phone a lot snappier + a lot of customisation (can change visual effects when switching between screens and even number of icons on the screens).
SwiftKey - Great keyboard.

clonmult · 10-07-2014, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_Patrick

Good for you.

There will be quite a steep learning curve from the iToy to Android/Samsung/Touchwiz but stick with it.

It can be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be. There will be things that you think iOS does better but keep an open mind as Android just does it differently.

No, there isn't a steap learning curve.

chenks · 10-07-2014, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_Patrick

There will be quite a steep learning curve from the iToy to Android/Samsung/Touchwiz but stick with it.

nonsense.
they are both touchscreen phones with icons on the screen.

there is very minimal learning curve.

jabbamk1 · 10-07-2014, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by clonmult

No, there isn't a steap learning curve.

Exactly. After all Samsung did copy the iPhone so its not going to be too different.

corf · 10-07-2014, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Exactly. After all Samsung did copy the iPhone so its not going to be too different.

Ah yes and they did an appaling job of it with Touchwiz.

John_Patrick · 10-07-2014, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by clonmult

No, there isn't a steap learning curve.

Well judging by all the threads on the likes of XDA and other android forums, many would disagree.

However, ill rephrase:

"Some people struggle in the first few days of having an android phone as things are different, many ex - iPhone users can be a tad stubborn and not keen to learn how android does things differently (better) and throw a paddy and revert back to their iToy as they havnt spent the time and effort in getting to know a different operating system"

chenks · 10-07-2014, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_Patrick

Well judging by all the threads on the likes of XDA and other android forums, many would disagree.

However, ill rephrase:

"Some people struggle in the first few days of having an android phone as things are different, many ex - iPhone users can be a tad stubborn and not keen to learn how android does things differently (better) and throw a paddy and revert back to their iToy as they havnt spent the time and effort in getting to know a different operating system"

stop using the term iToy.
it makes you sound like an idiot.

John_Patrick · 10-07-2014, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenks

stop using the term iToy.
it makes you sound like an idiot.

Stop been a dick and let others have their opinion?

chenks · 10-07-2014, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_Patrick

Stop been a dick and let others have their opinion?

you calling it iToy is not an opinion.

MGS4SnakeRulez · 10-07-2014, 17:49

I went from Android to iPhone 5 but missed the customisation, memory card option and removable battery. Plus I found the iPhone screen a bit too small. So I now have a Samsung Galaxy S5 and love it. I've had it about a week and a half now. IPhone 5 was good but just not for me.

Jamie_Bradley · 10-07-2014, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez

I went from Android to iPhone 5 but missed the customisation, memory card option and removable battery. Plus I found the iPhone screen a bit too small. So I now have a Samsung Galaxy S5 and love it. I've had it about a week and a half now. IPhone 5 was good but just not for me.

Isn't about now a very bad time to buy galaxy S5 with a newer version on the way with a 2k screen and better specs?

JFC · 10-07-2014, 18:11

I broke my IToy and went for a Samsung S4 as a replacement and never looked back. You will be fine and you will notice the huge difference in screen size. When I am using my mate's Itoy now the screen looks so small.

Pencil · 10-07-2014, 18:14

I went from a Galaxy S3 to an iPhone 5S and it felt like a huge downgrade.

The screen looks poor in comparison and I think the specs on the now dated S3 are still better than those of the latest iPhone (5S). The only great things about the iPhone 5S is the fingerprint scanner and the fact you can control app permissions. iOS 7/8 is as ugly as sin and you can't even hide it with a launcher.

PencilBreath · 10-07-2014, 18:18

Both exceptional platforms in my humble, uneducated opinion. Was going to get the 5s earlier this year but I think I got more phone for my £ when I got my Note 3.

Don't care what anyone says, the 5s just feels sexy in the hand & Apple craft highly desirable devices. Samsung is catching up with their textured, rubberised cases but they still don't have that ooh feeling when you hold them.

/opinion.

Jamie_Bradley · 10-07-2014, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFC

I broke my IToy and went for a Samsung S4 as a replacement and never looked back. You will be fine and you will notice the huge difference in screen size. When I am using my mate's Itoy now the screen looks so small.

I've gone the other way, my primary device is now an iPhone, for me Android is aimed at kids who want fancy wallpapers and little substance. I also got fed up of all my apps stopping working after every Android upgrade.

I also own a LG-G3 and there is no Skygo for it, no BBM Messenger it's a disgrace in this day and age a new device cannot use the latest apps.

An by the way, an eye toy is a camera for the playstation games console. There is also an app called iToy which of those did you break?

swordman · 10-07-2014, 18:40

If you are tired of the restrictive nature of iphones you will find the s5 very refreshing. Once you find you way around (day or two) the ability to do what you want is something you won't regret.

Stiggles · 10-07-2014, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie_Bradley

I've gone the other way, my primary device is now an iPhone, for me Android is aimed at kids who want fancy wallpapers and little substance. I also got fed up of all my apps stopping working after every Android upgrade.

I also own a LG-G3 and there is no Skygo for it, no BBM Messenger it's a disgrace in this day and age a new device cannot use the latest apps.

An by the way, an eye toy is a camera for the playstation games console. There is also an app called iToy which of those did you break?

See I think the other way. I see iOS an a kids os. It looks very bland and boring with no customisation options which is good for kids as they can't screw it up. It also locked down which is again good for kids.

As for apps not working after an uiograde, you are aware the same happens with the iphone right? And its down to the app designer. Just another load of nonsense you seem to be peddling out.

JFC · 10-07-2014, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie_Bradley

I've gone the other way, my primary device is now an iPhone, for me Android is aimed at kids who want fancy wallpapers and little substance. I also got fed up of all my apps stopping working after every Android upgrade.

I also own a LG-G3 and there is no Skygo for it, no BBM Messenger it's a disgrace in this day and age a new device cannot use the latest apps.

An by the way, an eye toy is a camera for the playstation games console. There is also an app called iToy which of those did you break?

Ah I broke the whole toy shop due to falling in a river!

jaffboy151 · 10-07-2014, 21:03

Best of luck with your new android phone, I did exactly the same last year and switched from my iPhone to the galaxy S4..
It will seem strange to start with, a lot more questions for the phone your not used to seeing or dealing with, choices of what browser for things to open in, media players to choose from,warnings about what access apps have on your phone with scary terminology about what they control, but you will soon realise its just what the apps do on he iPhone just your not made aware so much of there content.. but after a few days and a small learning curve you will not go back, in fact if it wasn't for that my family all have iPads and I FaceTime a lot I'd ditch my annoying ipad for a Samsung tablet tomorrow..
A few essentials I found to ease the journey:
- choose a browser you like, opera for me but many like chrome..
- install swift key keyboard, good predictive text, the stock samsung was useless for me
- sort out what apps and widgets you might use and hide the rest
- install google hangouts for messages as it works better then the stock one and you can use it as a FaceTime/Skype substitute as well as working better with emoji
- turn off google now unless you think you will use it a lot as it drains power a bit
On the subject of that put the phone in power saving mode,
- Install keis on your pc to back up your phone like you do with iTunes
Unless you absolutely hate it, you will soon see the advantages come through over iOS and the larger screen with superior colours with be a joy to use,, my iPad mini retina looks dull and lifeless when comparing it to my s4 screen..
Have fun, persevere and enjoy..

MGS4SnakeRulez · 10-07-2014, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie_Bradley

Isn't about now a very bad time to buy galaxy S5 with a newer version on the way with a 2k screen and better specs?

I don't think so personally. I think the s5 is awesome. The screen is bright and crystal clear and it's lightening fast. I wouldn't notice a difference in all honesty.

MGS4SnakeRulez · 10-07-2014, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stiggles

See I think the other way. I see iOS an a kids os. It looks very bland and boring with no customisation options which is good for kids as they can't screw it up. It also locked down which is again good for kids.

As for apps not working after an uiograde, you are aware the same happens with the iphone right? And its down to the app designer. Just another load of nonsense you seem to be peddling out.

I agree. It seems a fashion choice now as kids want iphones cos their mates have them and they wanna keep up with the trend.

Lyceum · 10-07-2014, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie_Bradley

Isn't about now a very bad time to buy galaxy S5 with a newer version on the way with a 2k screen and better specs?

There's always the next big thing a few weeks/months off.

The s5 is a great phone. And it'll still be a great phone when the 2k screen version comes out.

Jamie_Bradley · 10-07-2014, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyceum

There's always the next big thing a few weeks/months off.

The s5 is a great phone. And it'll still be a great phone when the 2k screen version comes out.

I agree the S5 is a good phone and I'm not knocking it, but if you're stuck with it for 2 years surely waiting 8 weeks or so for the "premium" version is worth it?

2K (QHD) screens are frigging awesome and yes even at 5.5inches you can see how great they are. It's just ashame there is next to no chance the new iPhones will had QHD screens. But I love the screen on my LG G3.

Although the fact I got it free with all you can eat data/texts/minutes @ £31 a month from 3 does make me love a it more than I should lol.

10-07-2014, 10:17	#1
mills705 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 549	I've seen the light and gone for a s5 for my upgrade I've been sick of iPhones for a while- way too restrictive And so annoying with the fact it's apples way! I just got a 4g s5 so really looking forward to getting it! Just waiting for the thing to be delivered!

10-07-2014, 10:21	#2
John_Patrick Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 904	Good for you. There will be quite a steep learning curve from the iToy to Android/Samsung/Touchwiz but stick with it. It can be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be. There will be things that you think iOS does better but keep an open mind as Android just does it differently.

10-07-2014, 11:43	#3
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	I'm sure you will enjoy the new phone. I can recommend the following apps: SyncR - Sync all your iTunes to your phone even over wireless. Nova Launcher - Makes the phone a lot snappier + a lot of customisation (can change visual effects when switching between screens and even number of icons on the screens). SwiftKey - Great keyboard.

10-07-2014, 12:29	#4
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by John_Patrick Good for you. There will be quite a steep learning curve from the iToy to Android/Samsung/Touchwiz but stick with it. It can be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be. There will be things that you think iOS does better but keep an open mind as Android just does it differently. No, there isn't a steap learning curve.

10-07-2014, 12:32	#5
chenks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11,399	Quote: Originally Posted by John_Patrick There will be quite a steep learning curve from the iToy to Android/Samsung/Touchwiz but stick with it. nonsense. they are both touchscreen phones with icons on the screen. there is very minimal learning curve.

10-07-2014, 13:49	#6
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by clonmult No, there isn't a steap learning curve. Exactly. After all Samsung did copy the iPhone so its not going to be too different.

10-07-2014, 13:57	#7
corf Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,458	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Exactly. After all Samsung did copy the iPhone so its not going to be too different. Ah yes and they did an appaling job of it with Touchwiz.

10-07-2014, 16:14	#8
John_Patrick Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 904	Quote: Originally Posted by clonmult No, there isn't a steap learning curve. Well judging by all the threads on the likes of XDA and other android forums, many would disagree. However, ill rephrase: "Some people struggle in the first few days of having an android phone as things are different, many ex - iPhone users can be a tad stubborn and not keen to learn how android does things differently (better) and throw a paddy and revert back to their iToy as they havnt spent the time and effort in getting to know a different operating system"

10-07-2014, 16:19	#9
chenks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11,399	Quote: Originally Posted by John_Patrick Well judging by all the threads on the likes of XDA and other android forums, many would disagree. However, ill rephrase: "Some people struggle in the first few days of having an android phone as things are different, many ex - iPhone users can be a tad stubborn and not keen to learn how android does things differently (better) and throw a paddy and revert back to their iToy as they havnt spent the time and effort in getting to know a different operating system" stop using the term iToy. it makes you sound like an idiot.

10-07-2014, 16:50	#10
John_Patrick Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 904	Quote: Originally Posted by chenks stop using the term iToy. it makes you sound like an idiot. Stop been a dick and let others have their opinion?

10-07-2014, 17:26	#11
chenks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11,399	Quote: Originally Posted by John_Patrick Stop been a dick and let others have their opinion? you calling it iToy is not an opinion.

10-07-2014, 17:49	#12
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	I went from Android to iPhone 5 but missed the customisation, memory card option and removable battery. Plus I found the iPhone screen a bit too small. So I now have a Samsung Galaxy S5 and love it. I've had it about a week and a half now. IPhone 5 was good but just not for me.

10-07-2014, 17:55	#13
Jamie_Bradley Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 369	Quote: Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez I went from Android to iPhone 5 but missed the customisation, memory card option and removable battery. Plus I found the iPhone screen a bit too small. So I now have a Samsung Galaxy S5 and love it. I've had it about a week and a half now. IPhone 5 was good but just not for me. Isn't about now a very bad time to buy galaxy S5 with a newer version on the way with a 2k screen and better specs?

10-07-2014, 18:11	#14
JFC Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London Posts: 538	I broke my IToy and went for a Samsung S4 as a replacement and never looked back. You will be fine and you will notice the huge difference in screen size. When I am using my mate's Itoy now the screen looks so small.

10-07-2014, 18:14	#15
Pencil Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,252	I went from a Galaxy S3 to an iPhone 5S and it felt like a huge downgrade. The screen looks poor in comparison and I think the specs on the now dated S3 are still better than those of the latest iPhone (5S). The only great things about the iPhone 5S is the fingerprint scanner and the fact you can control app permissions. iOS 7/8 is as ugly as sin and you can't even hide it with a launcher.

10-07-2014, 18:18	#16
PencilBreath Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Here. Posts: 3,345	Both exceptional platforms in my humble, uneducated opinion. Was going to get the 5s earlier this year but I think I got more phone for my £ when I got my Note 3. Don't care what anyone says, the 5s just feels sexy in the hand & Apple craft highly desirable devices. Samsung is catching up with their textured, rubberised cases but they still don't have that ooh feeling when you hold them. /opinion.

10-07-2014, 18:31	#17
Jamie_Bradley Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 369	Quote: Originally Posted by JFC I broke my IToy and went for a Samsung S4 as a replacement and never looked back. You will be fine and you will notice the huge difference in screen size. When I am using my mate's Itoy now the screen looks so small. I've gone the other way, my primary device is now an iPhone, for me Android is aimed at kids who want fancy wallpapers and little substance. I also got fed up of all my apps stopping working after every Android upgrade. I also own a LG-G3 and there is no Skygo for it, no BBM Messenger it's a disgrace in this day and age a new device cannot use the latest apps. An by the way, an eye toy is a camera for the playstation games console. There is also an app called iToy which of those did you break?

10-07-2014, 18:40	#18
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	If you are tired of the restrictive nature of iphones you will find the s5 very refreshing. Once you find you way around (day or two) the ability to do what you want is something you won't regret.

10-07-2014, 19:05	#19
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie_Bradley I've gone the other way, my primary device is now an iPhone, for me Android is aimed at kids who want fancy wallpapers and little substance. I also got fed up of all my apps stopping working after every Android upgrade. I also own a LG-G3 and there is no Skygo for it, no BBM Messenger it's a disgrace in this day and age a new device cannot use the latest apps. An by the way, an eye toy is a camera for the playstation games console. There is also an app called iToy which of those did you break? See I think the other way. I see iOS an a kids os. It looks very bland and boring with no customisation options which is good for kids as they can't screw it up. It also locked down which is again good for kids. As for apps not working after an uiograde, you are aware the same happens with the iphone right? And its down to the app designer. Just another load of nonsense you seem to be peddling out.

10-07-2014, 20:32	#20
JFC Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London Posts: 538	Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie_Bradley I've gone the other way, my primary device is now an iPhone, for me Android is aimed at kids who want fancy wallpapers and little substance. I also got fed up of all my apps stopping working after every Android upgrade. I also own a LG-G3 and there is no Skygo for it, no BBM Messenger it's a disgrace in this day and age a new device cannot use the latest apps. An by the way, an eye toy is a camera for the playstation games console. There is also an app called iToy which of those did you break? Ah I broke the whole toy shop due to falling in a river!

10-07-2014, 21:03	#21
jaffboy151 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Woore, Cheshire/Shropshire Posts: 1,675	Best of luck with your new android phone, I did exactly the same last year and switched from my iPhone to the galaxy S4.. It will seem strange to start with, a lot more questions for the phone your not used to seeing or dealing with, choices of what browser for things to open in, media players to choose from,warnings about what access apps have on your phone with scary terminology about what they control, but you will soon realise its just what the apps do on he iPhone just your not made aware so much of there content.. but after a few days and a small learning curve you will not go back, in fact if it wasn't for that my family all have iPads and I FaceTime a lot I'd ditch my annoying ipad for a Samsung tablet tomorrow.. A few essentials I found to ease the journey: - choose a browser you like, opera for me but many like chrome.. - install swift key keyboard, good predictive text, the stock samsung was useless for me - sort out what apps and widgets you might use and hide the rest - install google hangouts for messages as it works better then the stock one and you can use it as a FaceTime/Skype substitute as well as working better with emoji - turn off google now unless you think you will use it a lot as it drains power a bit On the subject of that put the phone in power saving mode, - Install keis on your pc to back up your phone like you do with iTunes Unless you absolutely hate it, you will soon see the advantages come through over iOS and the larger screen with superior colours with be a joy to use,, my iPad mini retina looks dull and lifeless when comparing it to my s4 screen.. Have fun, persevere and enjoy..

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10-07-2014, 21:25	#22
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie_Bradley Isn't about now a very bad time to buy galaxy S5 with a newer version on the way with a 2k screen and better specs? I don't think so personally. I think the s5 is awesome. The screen is bright and crystal clear and it's lightening fast. I wouldn't notice a difference in all honesty.

10-07-2014, 21:27	#23
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggles See I think the other way. I see iOS an a kids os. It looks very bland and boring with no customisation options which is good for kids as they can't screw it up. It also locked down which is again good for kids. As for apps not working after an uiograde, you are aware the same happens with the iphone right? And its down to the app designer. Just another load of nonsense you seem to be peddling out. I agree. It seems a fashion choice now as kids want iphones cos their mates have them and they wanna keep up with the trend.

10-07-2014, 22:48	#24
Lyceum Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,124	Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie_Bradley Isn't about now a very bad time to buy galaxy S5 with a newer version on the way with a 2k screen and better specs? There's always the next big thing a few weeks/months off. The s5 is a great phone. And it'll still be a great phone when the 2k screen version comes out.

10-07-2014, 23:10	#25
Jamie_Bradley Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 369	Quote: Originally Posted by Lyceum There's always the next big thing a few weeks/months off. The s5 is a great phone. And it'll still be a great phone when the 2k screen version comes out. I agree the S5 is a good phone and I'm not knocking it, but if you're stuck with it for 2 years surely waiting 8 weeks or so for the "premium" version is worth it? 2K (QHD) screens are frigging awesome and yes even at 5.5inches you can see how great they are. It's just ashame there is next to no chance the new iPhones will had QHD screens. But I love the screen on my LG G3. Although the fact I got it free with all you can eat data/texts/minutes @ £31 a month from 3 does make me love a it more than I should lol.