(Part 2) Top products from r/galaxys4

Ordering this was one of the dumbest purchases I've made on Amazon. Since then the ratings had dropped significantly, but a year ago it looked like a good idea. POS was falling apart in a month.

I ended up getting the Belkin Slim Fit using Amazon Price Match at Best Buy. It's a snug fit on the phone, you definitely have to take the phone out of whatever case you're using, but I like it, and it still holds well.

i've had an s4 for over a year. Here's how I did my major functions:

• HD Widgets, i paid for it and love it for a combined clock/weather app.
  
  
• Up Next widget to display my calender on a screen.
  
  
• Reddit Sync Dev - love this app for redditing
  
  
• Waze - As /u/thejeninator said, use it every time you drive even if you know where your going. it will direct you around traffic (most of the time). Use this in combination with http://amzn.com/B003ELOOZO which gives you 3 ways to mount the phone in your car. I use it everyday.
  
  
• MightyText - lets you send regular sms messages from android tablet or computer or gmail interface. i use it to text instead of AirDroid.
  
  
• Nova Launcher - replace the stock launcher for a faster and lighter interface, and turn on the feature to enable "ok google" from any screen.
  
  
• towelroot - use this to root, then make changes now available to you in nova launcher and install greenify to hibernate apps that want to run and waste your battery.
  
  
• google keep and it's widget - quick note taking app, nice widget, i use it to store quick things.
  
  
• titanium backup - once rooted, use it to freeze all the crap that's on there.
  
  
• DiskUsage - lets you see what files are taking up space visually. light program, and useful for finding where all your space went.
  
  
• I use dropbox to do camera uploads on wifi, faster and easier to manage that google+. i had issues with google+ uploading on 4G even when set to wifi only.
  
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what I would get is something like this battery pack. I have an older one, and they work great. that battery pack will probably recharge your phone fully about 5 times from one charge. and you can charge multiple devices with something like that because of the 3 USB ports. that's the solution I go with because I have more than one device and the charger is useful for everything.

I bought a cord off amazon that connects to an HDMI port. I also needed to get an adapter. The two things together cost like $32 and work like a charm.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009LAZG2M/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083FYL0O/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

*Edited to correctly add prices of something that costs $12 with something that costs $20. wow, mornings.

I have this one and it's been pretty great. Granted, I might not see any degradation and you might. But, for me, it's been fine and I can't tell any difference in the screen quality at all.
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Protector-Steinheil-Definition/dp/B00BPDYVDS

Get a new radio. I'm not being a dick, Im being honest.

I rode around with an aftermarket CD player with no AUX for the first year of getting my car, as soon as I got my S4, I coupled it with a cheap JVC with an AUX from Best Buy for maybe 50 bucks. Best Decision of my life, no more blank CD's, no more skipping tracks, and Music quietens itself when navigation is speaking.

Or if you have a tape deck, get one of [these] (http://www.amazon.com/RCA-AH600R-Car-Cassette-Adapter/dp/B000BUN79K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1397053400&sr=8-3&keywords=cassette+mp3). They're just as good.

This is what I ordered. I am more than happy with it....the clip is effective, and easy to slip out of to put the phone into the car dock that I bought.

This is what I'm rocking and its awesome. Very thin and the holster is great for the gym if you want to use it.

http://www.amazon.com/i-BLASON-Transformer-Kickstand-T-Mobile-Manufactured/dp/B00AX9F47M/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1371741864&sr=1-2&keywords=i-blason+galaxy+s4

Edit: not thaaaat light - but the weight of the phone is very nice still.

I recommend these, the Lenntek Sonix 3s. My originals crapped out and these have a stronger braided cord and aluminum housings for durability and sound a whole lot better. Plus they have a microphone/button so you can still answer calls with them.

I use these when I'm out and about and these when I'm at home. Turns out I can get the first pair to fit if I press down firmly and it sort of "locks" the headphones in place. Not surprised about the Grados not fitting, the jack on those is quite large, but I pretty much just use those at home so no big deal there. Might be able to keep the case without messing with it after all. I'll just have to give it a real-world test run to make sure my headphones stay in place when I'm actually moving around.

EDIT: Headphone cutout diameter is about 7mm for anyone worried about this issue.

That is what I'm worried about. I will buy a sticky suction pad if necessary, but I hope i don't need it.
Also added these to the total order:
1)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BOYTSKY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BRN9IRA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's a write up for another phone, same basic principles apply. Here are some pics of the final product (sorry it's blurry, all I have is my iPod.)

Basic step by step: remove battery cover, cut a sheet of wrap about 1/2" larger on each side. Wipe battery cover with lens cleaning cloth or microfiber cloth, clean with rubbing alcohol, dry. The easiest way to apply it is probably to put the vinyl sticky side up then put the battery cover on it, and line it up with the grid on the back of the vinyl. (I did it the other way and it's slightly crooked.) then just use a squeegee of some sort to flatten it out. Rough cut around the cover. Use a hairdryer on low to curve around the corners, just heat a bit, then stretch it around the corners. Now you can make your final cut around around the cover and cut out the camera hole and speakers.

Took me about 20 mins. This is the sheet I bought, these do have a textured feel. Also available in matte and other colors. There's also 3M Scotchprint 1080 which is newer and supposedly thinner. The Di noc does add a bit of an edge that you can feel around the back, but not too much and I like it.

I got this one - works fine, but I rarely charge while in the vehicle

http://amzn.com/B004P5SP6C

> SPIbelt

For $25?!?

monoprice.com for ALL your cable needs.

Car charger.
http://www.amazon.com/PowerGen-3-6Amps-charger-Designed-Android/dp/B0088U4YAG

spigen slim armor case

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BW6GHV2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Miccus bluetooth audio for my car (the jack I have doesn't fit into the slim armor case) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038MA11U/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and if I had the money I would get a proclipUSA car mount but I have this one instead: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058J5OXQ/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As far as I can tell (using Ampere,) the S4 maxes out at drawing 1.2 amps/hour no matter what charger I use.

You might also try an extended battery.

I read the forums and many recommended SAMSUNG brand SD cards over Sandisk - due to the errors you're reading about right on this thread.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SK57HY/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


ZERO errors here