Galaxy S4 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Part 1

[@EricaGriffin]

Comparisons are how you review something in a very knowledgable way. Trust me when I say people appreciate it.

[@33188gino]

Thanks for replying, I love your one hour videos :-) your reviews are well detailed, not exactly well detailed I mean super detailed that I'm hooked up on watching. I don't like summary videos like what other guys do. Love your voice and geeky attitude :-). Great work !!

[@MegaManxLil_C]

Man she does such in-depth reviews that the first person i look for when i want to know which phone is best i always look for her reviews before anyone else

[@caseyboswell2012]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE just how in-depth your reviews are! I don't see ANY more like them ANYWHERE online! Thank you so much! Much appreciation :)

[@kareems3420]

Just got rid of my Blackberry (Bold 9700) loving the Samsung Galaxy S4 amazing phone. Thanks for the Heads up gorgeous. I'll check the other video's when they drop keep up the good work. Peace

[@mulekaboy11]

I love your videos because you actually explain things and talk about what really matters. Congratulations on everything you've done!

[@vasekvi]

Excellent review. I was all waiting for the samsung update to move apps to SD but you are the only one who pointed out so far about the 50MB limit. And I am all over the forums and different written and video reviews. Keep up the excellent work.

[@arielatom03]

hands down, best Galaxy s4 review ive seen. keep up the good work!

[@EricaGriffin]

Just saying that I know my own screen. lol Not my fault a hair fell on it while filming and it happened to look like a scratch for those watching the video on low resolution. Just damned unfortunate but I do KNOW what I am talking about.

[@EricaGriffin]

Thank you for the kind words. You are welcome.

[@EricaGriffin]

Best thing is to watch my videos about each of these devices. I tell you inside of them what is good and what isn't. I can't answer these kinds of questions for individual people. There is no need to ask me personally with how much work I put into all of this already.

[@EricaGriffin]

The pins I showed you are contacts for the inductive charging back cover. To the tight of those you have 2 ports that are test ports for the antenna.

[@loblinkerfluid]

Whoa that's a lot of comments I love your reviews and what you cover. I love what you cover and all the little things that indeed do show up in everyday life. Its great that you leave your viewers to the decision and don't say I like the evo or the pan tech better but you give your honest opinion. Thank you for being real and staying true to what you claim to be about and also that you don't just throw the specs at us that other technology nerds who like to watch stuff know already. Thank you

[@FlightMare23]

Erica the techno nerd gives thee best & most honest reviews on mobile brands I have ever witnessed on the net;...I won't even consider buying a smart device unless she has reviewed it first;...I currently have a Samsung S4 & an iPhone 5S & i'm waiting with anticipated breath of the release & her subsequent review of the Samsung S5;...Girl nerds are so much more appealing than guy nerds;...Keep it up Erica cause i'll be watching;...

[@EricaGriffin]

Many don't download data to SD. That is why we still have an issue. I talk about this in part 3. The below 50mb APK goes on the card and the APK expansion is downloaded onto the phone storage in the Obb directory. This sphere Bind Mount comes in handy. I made a video all about that as well.

[@erti655]

i have a silicon case from speck. it has a really good bezzle so when i drop it on flat ground there is 0 chance of screen getting cracked unless it hits like a rock or something which usually wont be a problem since im mostly inside.

[@EricaGriffin]

I have no idea when or if Samsung will do this for the Note II. This is for the S4 only. Not necessarily all exynos phones...

[@EricaGriffin]

Yes those are test ports for the antennas. L1 = GSM/3G and R1=4G radio.

[@EricaGriffin]

You missed my point. People don't want to hold a hot phone. The HTC indeed is better at dissipating heat to the metal backing but that makes the phone sometimes unbearable to use...

[@hamzaHrv]

This period of phone reviews was truly something else

[@Whisper6911]

the heating up of the metal shell of the htc is actually a good thing. it means the metal is sinking the heat away from your processors.

[@toxicviper7096]

And it's warm in your pocket :)

[@WeskerUmbrella4]

That is actually partially true. Metal has better heat dissipation then plastic but this works best in desktop computers as metal grate transfers heat and then the fan takes care of the rest. Phones on the other hand, don't have fans and metal is better if there's small amounts of heat (because of the said transfer) and is actually worse as the phone heats up more.

[@foteinitsokani5989]

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[@rachelkipcake6385]

I really enjoy watching your videos :) You are one of the only channels I can find that really gives information about the device :)

[@Jaydarox213]

Hi rachel

[@Jaydarox213]

You really are obsessed with this phone aren't you? Now I want one lol

[@rachelkipcake6385]

Lol yes I am! I can't wait until I get it! :D Jayda Cook

[@ElegantSkies]

There's a lot of channels do, what do you mean? Lol.

[@abcliam123]

also mkbhd does lol

[@randyfreeland1]

You are my favorite phone review person. I really liked the time you spent on the lg g2.

[@200254855]

I'm so stoked getting this for Christmas

[@Sham31453]

Seriously? From the first face fall it cracks??????? My Samsung galaxy s4 has fallen on its face more than ten times and still, it didn't crack and no scratches appeared from the face fall. and usually falls on the road or on a very had brick. and i have not added any front case or screen protector. It is the phone with the back case and without screen protector

[@CodyCo]

Thanks for your videos on the s4! I've had iPhone and windows phone forever and I'm finally trying out a galaxy. Have an s4 in the mail!

[@MikeLewis0102]

Great Job. First person to explain what each sensor does!

[@Jewlzlandia]

OMG! I didn't know my GS4 at all!!!!! Thank you!!! I feel much less lost!

[@PinotGrigio143]

Wow! This is great! I think I'm gonna buy this now. I was debating on whether to get this one or the HTC One because of the better premium quality, but I'm really impressed with this one more. Thanks for making a great video!

[@terrichristiansen3660]

Thanks for the great and easy to understand review and descriptions. Great job. You are the best reviewer I have watched so far for my new phone.

[@EricaGriffin]

It held up perfectly. There are no scratches this far!

[@EricaGriffin]

Unfortunately, yes. Hopefully any overheating issues will be taken care of in an update.

[@robertco7975]

Really really love your reviews!! They're honest, complete, direct to the point, very well explained. You really help us guys who are in a dilemma as to what phone to buy.. I'm presently using Samsung S2, planning to upgrade to Note 3 when it comes out later this year.. I will definitely check your review of the Note 3! More power and God bless you!

[@نشات-ك6م]

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[@prinsipekimpot1]

I liked your video better than anyone else. Very informative and detailed. Thumbs up!

[@Lawrencezoe7]

Genuinely I love your reviews I have galaxy s4 and I hope to go note 4 soon. Great work there.

[@herliup]

Que tenga el dinero

[@goranpavlovic9051]

Nice review Erica, this phone still rocks.

[@rezorazio]

i just love your videos & i watch them all time. one small suggestion is that you can use tools to make your audio sound much better with some eq (remove the tub in low mid) & some (compressor, limiters etc etc). your speech will sound much more clear... except that your pure magic :)

[@accordinglyryan]

Best reviewer I've seen yet.

[@edaley1020]

I love your videos. You are very knowledgeable! Thank you!

[@richards5148]

Great, very in depth, review. Now on to part 2

[@accordinglyryan]

I LOVE my S4, I have the exact one in this video (the I337.) And FINALLY someone mentions the dust getting in the gap between the bezel and the glass....man that bugs the crap out of me!

[@amberrlettrich]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have been doing lots and lots of research about a phone that i would like and i think i have made my mind of the samsung s4 will be the definet choice!

[@ChuongVu-ti2yn]

[@chattyvloggershannon]

Gabriel Tacoma Um... Yes you can? People can still get the s3 as well...

[@NYIslanders4Lyfe]

Gabriel I just got the Galaxy S4 today.

[@chattyvloggershannon]

Lauren MacElveen Thank you! Someone to back up my point :P Idk why she thinks you can't! My boyfriend got my S4 a few days ago from Argos (UK Shop) It's as if people think when a phone is a year old it gets immediately discontinued or something...

[@jzTechReview]

Shannon Francesca Lol I got a Sptint S3 from Radioshack.

[@neodragonoid59]

Thank you so much

[@EricaGriffin]

Yes, burn in is still a serious issue. Samsung knows this. In the newest update the status bar is a gradient instead of a line to avoid the status bar burn in being so prevalent. If you text A LOT then go with the S4 active. It has a 1080p lcd that won't burn in :) you will have the S4 without burn in worries!

[@نشات-ك6م]

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[@imsahil24]

@TheAngelofMusic1989- Eagerly waiting for your detailed review of htc One !!! Must say I absolutely love your reviews.Keep up the good work.Cheers!

[@ghostkid4207]

I just got my s4 about 2 weeks ago and this video helps a lot so thanks

[@littleAZN248]

I definitely enjoy your informative videos. Based on your experience with both the HTC One and the S4. Would you say the S4 is worth the premium price tag over the One?

[@diecastdude88]

Erica you are very professional in your presentation of this phone. Come to think of it,no matter what you might be selling I would buy at least three of them.

[@jon368100]

I've had my Photon 4G for two years, and it has the original Gorilla Glass. didn't get any scratches until about three months ago when i carelessly threw it into my glove compartment with my keys. i would bet that scratches you saw right away were from extenuating circumstances like walking around all day with your phone and keys in your pocket.

[@EricaGriffin]

Yes it does. It is in the same place as before like on the S3. Darn I forgot to show that.

[@dwashington607]

Very informative. Looking forward to Part II.

[@OnTheRocks71]

There are inductive charging receivers on ebay and amazon that fit under the stock back cover. Some of them interfere with the NFC in the battery, but some are small enough to fit back there and not mess up the NFC if that's important to you.

[@BLKSOUL327]

Part one is really good. Wondering when will part two be coming? Thanks

[@Leo-yn5fx]

Erica lmfao. Been subscribed to you since day 1! Funny would you still think I have this phone? Feeling nostalgic listening to that old intro.

[@EricaGriffin]

This is because the phone needs space for its operating system and system files. They take space. You are left with very little space unfortunately. On a 16gb S4 people are left with about 9gb.

[@psteja1993]

I had 3 samsung phones and I was dying with curiosity what these were for xD Thank you very much for the clarification! Waiting for part 2 :D

[@EricaGriffin]

There is a red version of the S3 as well...

[@EricaGriffin]

Is that a rhetorical statement or you really don't know how you scratched it?

[@Gildhattie]

omg I hope everyone saw ericas video where she mentions how she started making other kinds of videos... the little girl video with the "my daddy never told me anything" classic!!!I almost had an asthma attack!!

[@christianchilds2439]

Erika your review is informative as it us entertaining! I have a note 3 and dont use many of these things mainly because I have tried and I cant for the life of me really get them to work! (Im not ususally a quitter or a moron lol but IDK....😕) I wonder what Im doing wrong! Im talking mainly about the smart stay and scroll. 😯Anyways, maybe after this Ill give it another shot! Im subscribing(which i dont do often) and turning on notifications (which I REALLY dont do! 😜) but I think your personality &voice are humble and ernest sounding and your vibe is really cool...so keep it up &maybe I will finally decide to try my features out again before the phone dies! Lol. 😉 A question:since u seem to know alot about Samsung in particular; how long do u think these phones last, and do the batteries wear out before the phone, so maybe I can just buy a new battery and not a new phone? (I had to pay cash for mine because I didnt sign up for a contract/plan). K- thanks for your hard work.~Chris ♡☆

[@akbaromar2209]

my Brother-in-law is using S4 for almost 3 years now

[@Leo-yn5fx]

+Chris C. yeah play around a little more with them. I still have this phone.

[@christianchilds2439]

Carter​. I finally updated to lolipop and then another update to that one. And I am finally comfortable with the technology.... love it actually!

[@MWRB93]

Part 2 please, love your work, and love you ! :)

[@mynameisyouki]

omg!!! u are such a cool person, im glad i found u and im glad i have a galaxy s4!!

[@KILLERomeo1]

Thanks for the great video! Awaiting the remaining parts! Thanks!

[@Dunuy69]

Welcome to the internet my frienda ..

[@chulankotudurage]

The Htc one shines in every angle because of that Aluminium Unibody Construction and those chroming around the phone

[@EricaGriffin]

The Dragontrail on the Xperia Z is covered by a lame plastic sheet for "shatter proof" reasons. What does it matter how resistant that glass is lol.

[@thegumpey1]

Galaxy S4, all you need to know is that it's better than iPhones

[@chaijensen8876]

LOL

[@Cadbil]

You're right. Except the iPhone 5s is sleeker, it actually fits in your pocket, it has a better camera, better apps and you don't have to worry about knockoffs

[@urmomsahoe1]

Cadbil Apps...most of the apps you can get in the apple store you can get in the play store.

[@maxwelter9545]

lol like you?

[@troymiller4037]

Drcool52 .

[@6kit9]

What have you heard about the GS5? I hope they keep the batteries removable. That's why I'm a galaxy fan. Eventhough the S4 battery last long i still like having spare batteries wherever i go

[@MrSevenzerotwo702]

Keep making videos, you are the best at it!

[@KhalilGrace]

Great series. I think a more useful comparison than the Exynos version would be the Nexus version running stock Android. Hope you plan to do that comparison at some point.

[@EricaGriffin]

Yes I will do an in depth one for that too

[@userdoesnotexist424]

i just love your reviews and you've done a great job....

[@sebastianblevdet]

Ive noticed that you have alot of Samsung videos on your channel. Will you make a Xperia Z In-depth review? That would be cool since i'm thinking of getting one ;) + that you could make an extreme water test to see just how far it can go bellow the surface before it cracks (or whatever happens;) )

[@804toochilled]

Thats extreamly neat how she put the different subjects with there seperate times in the description. Like this video if u agree, and subscribe to her!

[@dan110024]

Damn! So feature packed with all those sensors. I'd like to see how accurate the thermometer is.

[@kurtjones2297]

Sorry to bother you. I have a question or two. I'm looking in to buying an At&t S4, but was wondering what these numbers mean and what one would you prefer 19500,19505,1337 etc. Also what is LTE? Plus is there any reputable dealers on E-Bay that you would recommend. I hear there are people out there selling fakes. Looking in the neighborhood of $350-450. Any help would be great. Thanks. Have a good day. Also when it comes to cases, which would be best. Life Proof or Otter Box?

[@harajyuks]

What hapened to the logic you applied in the HTC one X review video? All the info in 1 video? Either way you do a great job in your reviews.

[@iJailbrokeMyApple]

I love how you talk using your hands, lol. I love your reviews - very interesting.

[@brianabane2206]

I really enjoyed the explanation and I do love all Samsung products but it would be better if the Samsung company will introduce a new way of upgrading their lower version of products like the mobile phone to the new version.

[@1216pam]

I love watching this video. I actually have the galaxy s4 and I have had it for 11 1/2 months. I do love this phone. Like you I had a screen protector on it but I took it off a months later. Normally by now, I would have some sort of scratches on it by now with my other phones (I try not to be as careful with my phones cuz it seems I mess it more or faster. :-)). But so far, my phone is still looks like brand new. Haven't really noticed any scratches on it. Thank you for doing a video about this phone.

[@oOJakkeOo]

iPhones still don't have to deal with fragmentation problems. That's one of the main reasons I haven't gotten a Galaxy yet. I will however buy a Galaxy S4 or Note 3 later this year to have as a secondary phone to my iPhone 5. We will see if the fragmentation problem is as bad as they say. What's your experience? You have used both Samsung and Apple phones for a while. Are apps much better on iPhone?

[@tsvetomirivanov541]

I just got a new S4 GT - I9505 and he came up with new faux-leather textured back cover!!! I really love it:)) Also has Android 4.3

[@tikishark1]

I've noticed that your phone is pretty scratched up already (especially around the camera lens surround). Are the screen, camera chrome and surrounding really that fragile, or am I just seeing smudges? Thanks for the review.

[@shivertonemusic]

Are you gonna do an "All you need to know" video of the HTC One?

[@EricaGriffin]

The sensors are Samsung proprietary features so, yes you will lose them with stock Android.

[@SquashGod92]

Thanks a lot for what you're doing, its all been very helpful....even if you're slightly mad :p I eventually got the HTC ONE. Thanks

[@NUAZ666]

great intrw,cnt wait for part two! keep it up!

[@JonNewsh]

Informative and entertaining review, how they should be :) I am just wondering though if you, or anyone else, have been having issues with Micro SD Cards in Samsung phones, specifically the Note 2, as I have heard reports that the phones have been randomly, repeatedly ejecting the card causing the data to corrupt rendering the card useless.

[@Blessbh]

how bad is the burnout for s4. I just bought s4 and now im getting worried. i thought this video would make me hyped up more for the phone, but now im a little concerned :P great videos btw

[@theophiluswillie7149]

hi i have galaxy s 4, and i love it,can you tell me if its worth keeping or should i upgrade to the 7

[@mikakagehira2972]

Is it still functional? If it is still is, wait for the Galaxy S8.Look up the rumors about it

[@thuhuongthuhuong7805]

Theophilus Williei

[@brianabane2206]

Another suggestion I would love to give is for Samsung to improve on their screen protection, it makes customers lose a lot of money.

[@FinnBlakepeace]

What you can get is a tempered glass screen protector from iloome. Of course its spendy but it protects your device. Erica has done some videos on the screen protectors if you hadn't seen them.

[@BABA-GOMI]

Great Show Part 1. Did not notice any notification LED or some such micro hole on the front panel anywhere. Does the S4 have it?

[@mannyts7668]

I love the Galaxy S4 it a great phone. I had the iPhone 5. I can do more with my S4 then my iPhone 5. I rooted the galaxy S4 and I gave a 3000 battery so it last longer then the stock 2600 battery. Am going to buy the iPhone 6s when it comes out but am still keeping my galaxy S4 for emergency back up. Two phone is better then one :). Remember a phone is just a phone they all do the same stuff. All I do is KZbin and music that all I care about. I don't play games but my little son does. He love the galaxy S4 he thinks it all his. Maybe when he becomes 4 he can have it. Well that all for now. Have fun with your phones people and don't fight what Is better. It still a phone.

[@rachelleburgos2007]

Please do a comparison of the GS4 and the Google Play Edition of it! I'm deciding on which to choose and I do not know which one is better.. I want the Google Play Edition as it recieves faster updates, however, I still want some features of the original GS4 (Air Gestures, Smart Pause, etc.) By the way, I love your videos!! (:

[@kvbrabhu]

Love the Customized Iron Man Back panel....Where did you get that?

[@buccoyboy6328]

wait the LED light is fully yellow doesnt that mean that the phone is a fake and doesnt a real one have very little yellow

[@markimar100]

ok i'm glad you mentioned that it's only noticable on video because i looked at mine and it wasn't flashing either. I thought it was broken!

[@Atem_in_the_streets]

I got the HTC One instead, but when I get my next upgrade, I'm definitely going Galaxy.

[@EricaGriffin]

I will make the HTC One review as one video that will be an hour long. The S4 review was way too long to make into one video.

[@roybatty3995]

to be honest the gs4 is the best smartphone out now. rather have these "gimmiky" features, than not have them...

[@roybatty3995]

thanks will do!

[@dnccompl]

*****..and it's much more expensive.

[@aiverydoyle18]

maik ebert hey what do u think of the phone now