How to force restart Galaxy S4?

I believe not everyone will go to read the whole Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual. Here is a little trick that can help you save some time since I saw several users faced Galaxy S4 frozen and unresponsive issue. Normally, we take out battery and put it back on to let phone reboot. Well, you don’t have to do so because it is troublesome to remove back cover. Furthermore, most of us will have a case on Galaxy S4. Therefore, Samsung has a solution for this kind of issue.

How to solve Galaxy S4 WiFi intermittent disconnect issue?

Yeah… Here is another Samsung Galaxy S4 issue ~ Wi-Fi intermittent disconnects. HTC One fans, are you happy now? All right, back to the issue. I usually keep my Galaxy S4 connected to 3G data connection. Seldom use WiFi even I am at home unless I am downloading big size files. So I did not notice much about this intermittent disconnect WiFi issue. Yes, I do face this issue too with my D-Link router (TM Streamyx bundle modem – D-Link DSL-2640B) just like everyone else. By the way, my Google Nexus 4 also failed to detect that router at first. Solved after changing wireless channel.

How to backup Galaxy S4 with CWM?

One of the must use feature in Samsung Galaxy S4 is ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) Nandroid backup. You are not utilizing CWM if you don’t ever use its backup function. Yes, you need to create a backup first before apply any mod or install custom kernel, ROM. This is a must to do task. It will create a full system backup (all applications, settings and data). And let you to restore to the backup stage if anything bad happen. Who know the stuff that you plan to install is safe. In order to use Nandroid backup, you need to install CWM on Galaxy S4 first. Installation done? Let’s get started…

Backup Samsung Galaxy S4 with CWM

How to enhance Galaxy S4 text clarity? (Increase legibility)

Want to improve Samsung Galaxy S4 text clarity? Install the latest Galaxy S4 I9500 / I9505 XXUBMEA firmware update now. Yes, increase legibility is part of the new features in XXUBMEA firmware. Well, it will enhance text clarity after enabled. From my observation, it makes texts bolder. Does it improves Galaxy S4 text clarity or not is totally up to personal taste. I have no issue to read even without this feature on.

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How to install custom kernel on Galaxy S4?

Want to get better performance, battery life and extra features on your Samsung Galaxy S4? Install custom kernel then (or install custom ROM). Yes, most of the custom kernels are tweaked for performance and added some extra goodies too. Hmm… There are a few Galaxy S4 custom kernels only for the moment no matter I9500 or I9505. Maybe most of the developers are still stick with Galaxy S3? Or Galaxy S4 is not their of tea at all. Hello, HTC One… Anyway, here is the guide to install custom kernel on Galaxy S4.

Adam custom kernel on Galaxy S4

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