Using the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, 7 years later - Review

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 the last Note phone from the classic, plastic era of Samsung, and from the faux leather backing to the gorgeous display let's see how this 7 year old phone holds up in 2021!
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0:00​​​​ - Introduction
0:37 - Noteworthy Note 4
2:39 - Design
6:45 - Camera & Hardware
11:18 - Conclusion
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[@91Tech]

We should start a petition for Samsung to bring back the leather backing. Each like on the video = one signature. please like the video and subscribe and comment and favorite and follow me and-

[@James73hsj]

Hi josh thank you I love your video

[@andrive]

They should bring it back but as an addon

[@CaidenTMG]

agreed

[@marioflores2107]

This must be the first video where you did the Samsung Galaxy Note line

[@kiwiturbochicken]

Dude I saw the that black hellcat

[@GAMEBOIMARCUS]

I rocked this phone for 4 long years. The only thing that aged by 2019 was the camera.

[@breastmilkgaming]

Battery too, i had the edge version

[@GAMEBOIMARCUS]

@@breastmilkgaming Well luckily, we could swap the battery. I went through like 5.

[@nabeelahmed9892]

Same issue camera got scratches

[@johnmoreno5965]

You kidding me that 16 megapixel still looks better than most photos I take today. At least better than most phones that I can afford today with supposedly better camera

[@user-pv1fh7bl3o]

I am still using it for my work phone.

[@temetka]

I still have my Note 4. Every now and then I pull it out and tinker with it.

[@Neo18770]

Im watching this video with my Note 4. XD

[@12verjef]

I have my old note 3 laying around, still not bad, did get android 10 on it with a custom ROM though

[@12verjef]

Of course it will never be as good as my Nord n10 lol

[@benhepburn1317]

@@Neo18770 same lol

[@haydenmills8858]

This is making me wanna start collecting older smartphones again....

[@kenbee1957]

Dude... Me too Look at that thing!

[@vxgamer8505]

Whats it like i collect pc parts

[@gabriellafox2981]

Well I'm about to sell my one haha

[@aleksandersats9577]

Take a look at a very interesting samsung phone then. Samsung Galaxy Beam

[@alexjames1787]

I never traded in a phone. I have my first cell all the way to my last.

[@Evie0133]

"7 years later" That really hit me. I was in elementary school when this phone came out, and really wanted it. The screen and design captivated me, and I remember wanting it so bad. I ended up getting it in 2017 as a backup phone, and I loved it. The screen and cameras were definitely my favorite parts, along with clean design with metal frame. Good times.

[@kashiftechgaming]

i also got in 2017

[@WiiUniverse]

Same for me but with the S5. Got one in 2016 and replaced the back with the S View

[@BaconFaceMcGee]

I was a sophomore in high school. I don’t remember the phone at all.

[@Garrettdx1988]

This thing was a beast. My girl had one while I had the G3. This was such a good year for phones. Also, it’s the year my first kid was born, so I might be a little biased.

[@baoquoc3710]

So the note 4 seems aged better than the g3 m i rite? Maybe the features just compensate really well, especially s pen

[@Minto107]

@@baoquoc3710 well the Note4 is a higher end device than a G3 so I wouldn't be that surprised

[@Garrettdx1988]

@@baoquoc3710 No, my G3 still performs like a champ. The Note slowed down over time cuz that’s just what Samsung’s used to do

[@springer-qb4dv]

@@Garrettdx1988 I would say it's a tie. Note 4 was better spec'ed than LG G3, but LG G3 is much better supported by open source android. Even today, LG G3 is fully supported by LineageOS, where as Galaxy Note 4 was even never adopted by LineageOS (yes there are unofficial lineageOS rom for Note 4, but these are full of bugs and difficult to work with).

[@sebby.h]

Of all the phones I have owned (quite a few), I loved my Note 4 the most. The removable back and replaceable battery were HUGE selling points for me. Stylus was good considering 2014's standards. As time went on, software aged pretty crappily. But I would argue that the screen is almost as good as that of my current S8. The Note 4 was my first phone and will forever remain legendary.

[@charlesc2095]

I still have this in perfect condition, and I dont think Ill ever be able to sell it. Its basically still perfectly usable for basic use, and the screen is still exceptional even by today's standards.

[@inmate77]

Put a custom ROM to give it new life.

[@yme4me]

and also thats a great flac player too ! i bought it to be mine music player

[@jonathanstupidcheesespaghetti]

My favourite Samsung device, alongside the Note 7, Note9, S4 and S7 edge.

[@yprbprbppy3044]

@Mr. Embuku Noob lmao

[@imj3200]

Note 7 is 🔥🔥🔥

[@ilyasg2108]

jokes aside the note 7 was a great phone. I have an original one that I replaced the battery in with a note FE battery making it completely safe.

[@-Muhammad_Ali-]

Made in 2014 and watching this vid in 2022. Eight good years and still rocking. I use it non-stop due to replaceable battery. Easily replacing battery when it runs low and I am instantly back to business. After Note 4 things went south.

[@zionjackson7617]

Let me tell you something Josh your presentation and videos your video quality is so good and the fact that you were so factual about everything you talk about makes such a good video always looking forward to the next video thank you for the Great content man

[@91Tech]

Thanks man, really appreciate it!

[@quicksite]

Zion, I agree. I'm new to this channel, but turns out I'd subscribed some time back and just don't remember. But honestly, the frame of reference Josh uses is so superior to all the big channels like Marques and Linus and Lew and a Slew of others who prioritize movie studio cinematography and annoying fan boyism to every single thing they do, and it's all for monetization, to push something good about every single device they review, which gives owners of whatever phones they're pushing a confirmation bias and hits of satisfactory dopamine to assure them they made good purchases. I will say that Marques is a major cut above all the A-listers because he's mature enough now to be quite thoughtful and sobering at times and calling out bad design or functionality when he sees it. BUT -- at the same time he's completely in that framework of "always gotta have the newest, and newest is always better" and just over-amplifying the whole industry marketing scheme that badgers people into feeling like they are losers or missing out if your phone is over a year old, which a huge disservice, extremely elitist, and very PRO MONEY, aligned with all the tech bro's and their $125k to $250k annual salaries which gives them forever spending power to always grab the latest and greatest. By contrast I really was amazed by Josh's more honest and non-market-driven phrasings that convey the true and accurate context that pretty much everything today is just derivative, whether they are making incremental or significant spec changes and upgrades: it's still the same basic experience. Browse web, message people, shoot images & videos, maybe edit your photos, and use all your favorite dumbass social media apps... which is to say, I could give a sh*t about all these latest and greatest breathless reviewers and the phones they are selling for youtube monetization and social cache being up on everything that's new. Someone who comes at this from a more baseline sense of normalcy and, dare I say it, maybe even frugality, is far more valuable than people having to be seen as hawking every little Apple "triumph" as though the world has turned because of some upgrade to their earbuds. I think American consumer culture is vapid and venal. Most people have far more quality and specs that they could ever even begin to differentiate let alone USE in a meaningful way. ... sorry for verbosity but that's what I call a rock solid review without hype or feeding consumerism.

[@chisomagbara6780]

The galaxy note 4 is really one of my all time favorite galaxy devices (other than the flaming note 7). It was such a well all around phone. The chamfered aluminum edge, faux leather backing. It was elegant yet edgy in a sense. that’s one phone that I would love to see Alderney take on

[@stevec5465]

I was going to upgrade to the Note 7 before the spontaneous combustion issue. 😥

[@NSHG]

The Note 5 is also an good (and a bit more available) equivalent compared to the Note FE (which wasn't very well regarded after the Note 7 incidents, despite the FE using a lower battery similar to the S7's battery) being made after the S6 design with the usual Note features. Or for even more classy action, a Note 2 or 3 (I have the LTE variant of the Note 2, hairline crack level of damage to the glass that also goes almost unnoticeable.) should do well, although watch out as Kitkat is a royal pain in the butt in getting apps to work these days, to the point where I'd recommend a custom ROM (mind you, Note 2 and the S3 were the first Samsung phones to dethrone the swiss army knife that was the HTC HD2!) to get things done properly, and definitely nothing lower than at least Lollipop.

[@nighttimestalker]

I kinda want one just to have it. Just brings back so much nostalgia for me

[@EmperorGilps]

I still use my Note 4 Edge in 2021. It does everything I need from a phone and I can carry eclxtra batteries around with me. So always got enough juice.

[@MiklosTamas1997]

I got this phone back in 2014. And used until 2019. Loved it 😃

[@hallmonitor98]

did it die?

[@Oscar_Charlie_Delta]

I purchased my Note 4 in 2015 and I'm still using it. 😨

[@springer-qb4dv]

Got mine in 2014 and still using it now as daily driver. LOL

[@hoichiman2385]

@@Oscar_Charlie_Delta Same here. I bought the Note 4 in April 2015.

[@Oscar_Charlie_Delta]

@@hoichiman2385 👍 😊

[@watkinator4413]

I had mine for years. Even up against today's screens it held up. Beautiful design and display.

[@pirategirljess]

I'm still using a note4 as my backup phone; mostly for maps and stuff. I love it even in 2021.

[@blackeagle6474]

Me too

[@ashuthefitnesspro]

I own this masterpiece for almost 3 years... Loved this phone alot... Great display great camera great spen compatibility 👍👍👍

[@mr.technologysilva8856]

Soon I'll be buying a note 9 the note 4 used to be a huge dream phone for me... when the note 9 was the latest now I'm getting a note 9 I'm so exited its gonna be the best day of my life

[@biohazarddream710]

Good choice last note that has headphone jack and still run great today from the reviews ive seen in 2021.

[@triggahappyyt5420]

I recommend wait for the note 20 when it gets a bit cheaper. When u use my dads note nine to do things for him I can feel and see the diffence straight away. The only thing separating the two that might be must have for some users is the headphone jack, but the 120hz and inscreen fingerprint scanner is a good trade off.

[@riccorich]

I had the note 4 for the longest of times, even got a backup one for the house, IR blaster was helpful

[@Kabamaru2000]

I still use this as my main phone,WORKS perfectly,got lots of emulators too

[@miltonfriedman3593]

Still have my note 4 for work, with custom firmware it's super fast, everything works and the fact that you can just replace the battery when it's empty is irreplaceable

[@springer-qb4dv]

Totally agreed. Older phones like Note 4 and LG G5 are the way to go with custom roms.

[@TroyKeener]

What ROM do you have installed ?

[@miltonfriedman3593]

@@TroyKeener Resurrection Remix, it's grate

[@brycejames2127]

As a Samsung tech , I am using a custom software upgrade on my note 4 with it running android 7.0 N, and I upgraded the rear camera and I am using a 3500ma battery! Runs great , better now than ever . 👍 great video! 👍

[@Athena_DelaVega]

im getting the note 4 and was wondering what custom software and upgrades should i get and why? please help a girl out! thanks

[@mineatomtr]

I'm still using the Note 4, it's epic

[@LogoForLife]

I'm still using mine it freezes and delays alot recently I'm thinking about a note 9

[@gabriellafox2981]

Yeah I'm still using mine, but I just ordered a new phone to replace it. It freezes and lags constantly. It's been great for many years though

[@matthewsloan2938]

Our principal still uses this phone. It works good for him.

[@eow44]

I am also going to get it tomorrow...😛😛

[@OscarGGL]

I bought a repackaged Note 4 in 2015. And, amazingly, I still use it to this day. Honestly, I'm amazed at that Note 4. I used it all this time without any screen protection or shell and it went through many, many falls. From small to 6 meters. The scratches on the screen still remain barely noticeable and do not hinder any media use. One of the things that made me choose this phone back in 2015 was that it had a removable battery. This was a great feature. I've changed the battery 2 or 3 times to push the phone further in time and it worked great. Honestly, it's was a great phone. Concerning the fingerprint sensor, it's indeed weird to use, but a weird quirk I've noticed over the years is that, no one was able to unlock my phone with my fingers. The movement required by the sensor is so specific that people fail to unlock it.

[@hoichiman2385]

I bought the Note 4 in April 2015, it's still working really well, thanks to the replaceable battery.

[@1q3er5]

@@hoichiman2385 i still have mine too, but I feel like the built in SSD is getting slow or tired lol. i'm using a custom ROM and i find after reboots it takes quite a while before all my apps show up. I think my phone needs a nap after 7 years :|

[@sahzaddahri8552]

@@hoichiman2385 where are you from

[@sahzaddahri8552]

@@hoichiman2385 I want to buy this mobile will you sell your phone

[@DustyTheDog]

I was using this phone until last year. Mid last year I finally got that EMMC issue that plagued the device earlier in its life. I ended up just waiting for a while without a phone and got me a Samsung S20 FE 5G. I love my new phone and don't have a complaint about it, but I do miss the S Pen that is standard with the note. I like that I can charge my buds with my phone. I spend days out fishing and camping, and that power share feature has been really nice. I don't take my battery banks on the boat with me, I leave them ashore at camp. I even charged my sister's phone for her. I love new tech, haha

[@zhila5958]

i remember someone getting a Note 3 way back when they were brand new. damn how times have changed now seeing note 4 considering outdated. time does really fly

[@hOAx2000]

I love the use of the original Xbox in the video haha great video dude

[@stojicgaming893]

Man, I like when josh posts a video about old phone and giving and giving his opinion at the time of the video

[@tj71520]

Still using mine, the best samsung ever made... newer samsung phones all lost features compared to the note 4 ...also it is very usefull as a universal ir remote

[@hallmonitor98]

hows it running?

[@tj71520]

@@hallmonitor98 I have 3 and they all still run just fine but they are mostly used as universal ir remotes these days

[@hallmonitor98]

I just broke my third one, after I bought 2 new 3rd part batteries and then the screen slowly faded to black and just wouldn't turn back on. I wanted to get another but people want too much money $150-$270. I got a note 8 for $250. I'd still rather have the note 4

[@tj71520]

@@hallmonitor98 thats too bad mate. I think a lot of people are holding on to them because there are no real upgrades when it comes to the specific feature set on the note 4. Is it the eu or the us version of the phone? Wouldnt surprise me if samsung made their phones even in 2014 in such a way that they would die after x amount of hours of use. It is a way to common practice with any electronics

[@springer-qb4dv]

@@hallmonitor98 Note 4 cost $150-$270? Odd I bought super cheap fully functional Note 4 on ebay recently for $30

[@britkasablja007]

Still using it for 5 years and still going strong, best phone i ever had! it have all features that even modern phones don't have... spare battery in my pocket and IR for remote control is the main reason i still using and don't plan change it... maybe i would if i ever find phone with better features...

[@sticks6541]

My dad actually uses my old note 4 to this day. I used it for two years then my sister used it for 2 years and now he has used it for nearly a year. It the single most durable phone I've ever used. After a new battery my dad was ready to go with it. Single best phone ever made by samsung.

[@SukhwinderKaur-ty1nf]

My 15 year old brother still uses a Samsung Galaxy note 4 in 2021 and he still likes it and I did get the battery replaced for him and now he is happy with his phone in 2021

[@adityaanshuadurthi1842]

Samsung galaxy note 4 was my first note which I saw in a shop and instantly fell in love 😀😀😀😀

[@jimmybyars5931]

Sad but true, still rockin the Note 4, just got the 7800 mah battery which made it a little better, but time to upgrade tho...

[@archiwum_pilnowacza_i_ipaka]

What I got only 4000 mAh baterry in my Galaxy a51

[@geofftroxell4560]

Still have my note 4 edge just need to put the replacement screen on it. I would love to go back when I first got it! the phone was wonderful!

[@timetrialist]

I'm still using mine today. I never upgraded the software and it still supported by all modern daily apps. I just changed the battery to a high capacity that lasts for a week. I did get a nice S20 present but I still went back to my note 4.

[@tiestofalljays]

Wtaching this on a Note 4 I'm tinkering with. It's an SK Telecom Red version. Looks incredible. Screen holds up against today's. Very impressed. Lol

[@r1verman]

Lol. I'm still using my Note 4. I bought it used 6 years ago. Still works for me. I have replaced the battery several times. I am looking for a newer phone now. My Note 4 randomly shuts off even when it has full power. It's slow at times and occasionally freezes up. I've definitely loved the phone.

[@mohammedriaz7667]

nice to see Some one doing a review on of the great old phones,, was a sensational phone at the time, the S PEN is only a gimmick, until you know how to really use it,, currently I got the note 10 plus,, use the S PEN 99 percent of the time

[@ulysses4989]

One of my favourite phones ever. It stopped working in 2018, I went on holiday with it and it was quite hot, about a month after it began to automatically power off 😔. Loved the display on this thing

[@joseromero344]

This was my first good phone I bought after graduating high school. I paid for it with my first job. That phone was so nice I miss it even today

[@burnttoast2330]

Great video m8 also I'd love a review of the LG G6 😁

[@Darkerpaws]

Im gonna get this as main phone i really appreciate phones with batteries like these i could just carry a second battery when needed

[@CyberPunkSimms]

The Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 is an absolutely fantastic lens, great choice for reviews mate!

[@jeanlucpicard4225]

Hi Josh, everytime I see you with one of this old I'm wondering how old you are. For me its a trip in my past and I'm enjoying every video. I loved the Note 4 cause of its large screen and I was falling in love with the larger screen phones and I still prefer the bigger cells. Stay on and many thanks from Germany

[@johnmoreno5965]

They need to make note 4 classic

[@kmtb2011]

my Note 4 was running fine until recently, i dont know if this is related but i been searching alot on my note 4 at the new S22 ultra and all of sudden my note 4 as become very sluggish to a point it restarts. wondering if these 2 are connected🤨

[@lil_wildboar]

I really like your voice I can listen to you for days on end.

[@Lord_Mecca]

Welrdo

[@gabeferreira1609]

I had this phone and the back was awsome. This phone was one of my best phones when I also got the note 5 but it was a lovable phone. The ringtones on the phone were also my favorite thing because this phone had very nice ringtones and my ringtones that were set were peaceful strum, pure tone, chime, sea breeze and crossing a river. But I loved it so much.

[@timtoongamer]

I had the Note 4 from early 2015-early 2017, for most of the run it was a great experience. Although from late 2016 till I upgraded to the Galaxy S7 in early 2017 the Note 4 was starting to show its age with some minor hicups starting to become more noticable. the best part of the Note 4 experience was the stylus and the size of the screen for KZbin video viewing plus reg internet browsing. Like you said for its time it was great but I couldnt see myself really utilizing it in early 2020s(or even late 2010s).

[@springer-qb4dv]

Just upgrade it with custom rom (unfortunately not all Note 4 can be upgraded). My Note 4 is still working great with custom roms.

[@yprbprbppy3044]

Probably my favorite KZbinr

[@nighttimestalker]

This was the first phone I ever purchased. I was a senior in highschool. Had a red s3 I got as a gift for like 2 years before hand. I miss my note 4. I absolutely loved it. I kept it all the way to me getting my s8 after my axon 7 battery swole up. It still worked. It finally fell into my recliner without me knowing one night and I crushed the screen in the recliner arm.

[@michaellee4114]

Rip

[@flominatorgd]

ROCKING Note 4 Android11 in 2021!!! Yes I do.

[@KOSMOS1701A]

i still use one of these with Lineage OS 18.1 based on android 11

[@dylandouglas93]

Does anyone remember the Galaxy MEGA? Remember seeing that device and I thought back in the day. That is a HUGEE phone. Would have loved to have it at the time. How far things have came man

[@Gumballcom37]

Do a video using the note 7 in 2021. That would be a blast.

[@yacketycat]

Really accurate review, and this is coming from someone who has STILL NOT UPGRADED from the Note 4!! (Some of us are both way too broke and way too happy with our 2014 technology by comparison, lol. My boyfriend paid off his S9 in 2020, and has been wanting to flush it down the toilet since he first bought it.) Even if I could upgrade right now, I'm not sure I want to... subsequent models have seemed pretty substandard - or at worst, literally explosive - and are missing too many things I love about the Note 4. You are 100% right on the battery thing, which I solved by getting two spares and an external charger. The camera quality really isn't good in low light, but as another commenter mentioned, that can be adjusted manually if you have a moment to do it. My only major complaint is not the phone's fault: the fact that EVERYTHING requires a minimum of Android 7 now!! The only upgrade I would maybe consider is the Note 20, since I could still use my 60 GB SD card in it - but I can't switch out the battery, and there's no headphone jack (having to choose between plugging in either the phone OR the aux cable instead of both while on a long drive isn't an appealing option). Just my 80 cents as a pretty satisfied Note 4 user in 2022. Thanks for this video! P.S. Duracell makes a Note 4 battery that is a BEAST, and I've used it as my primary battery for about three years. Lasts twice as long as the proprietary Samsung batteries, which I keep around as emergency spares with the charger.

[@jamesrusselleriii8284]

I got the Note 4 at launch in 2014 and loved it. It had literally everything that made a phone great - a headphone jack, microSD card slot, removable battery, and great camera. Sadly it died a horrible death in Guam when saltwater intrusion killed the motherboard despite having the phone in an allegedly waterproof pouch. I use a Note 9 now and Samsung has lost their way. Now the Note line is dead and nothing out there can replace it.

[@jazz-axy9924]

Watching on my Note 3 bought in 2018. Looking to upgrade to the Note 10+ but I'll really miss it. Never had a case or screen protector yet I've dropped it a couple times not a single crack! Faux leather backs need a comeback.

[@lukeredecker1764]

I know its a longshot but I was wondering if you have or could do a video on the tab note 10.1 (2014 edition) in 2021?

[@hbuetow]

I had the Note 4 for 3 years. It was great. I dropped it and killed something internally. I now have the Note 9 since it came out. I will keep this phone as it is paid off and newer phones are only a minimal upgrade.

[@DBDB2]

What about when change to 5G? Will we still be able to use the Note 9 &10?

[@Isaax]

I can't even tell you how much I wish they remake this. With the newest chipset, android version, updated full body display, but with the same key design. They can make the back glasstic for all I care but I would love to have the battery replaceable. Also SD Card and 3.5mm is a must

[@hoichiman2385]

And they should also increase the screen size to 7.2 inches too.

[@scepticalaim]

Love this phone still today never cracked until this year after countless drops

[@vitospadafino1919]

Love my Note 4, but it's getting slow and buggy. Does that fact that it's still on android 6 slow it down? Would using the Lineage 18.1 speed it up at all? Or is it more of a RAM and storage capacity issue? Or maybe just factory reset? Any advice would be much appreciated.

[@lgsweeting]

I'm still using this phone in the UK. The only way this is possible is because of the replaceable battery like you said. I love the IR blaster, I use it at work all the time (I'm a teacher, we have projectors in every classroom and the lights in every room are also controlled by IR remotes, but there's almost never a remote there when you need it). I'd love a better camera and faster performance, but can't bring myself to give up the replaceable battery if I move to a newer Samsung (note or S21 ultra). It feels like such a waste of money for a new phone where the battery will die long before the hardware. If the S21 ultra had a replaceable battery, I'd probably have paid out for the 512gb version by now!

[@kareemakram3676]

This channel is awesome

[@theinceptor3672]

Ik that this is completely unrelated but is the Samsung Galaxy Grand Quatrro's bootloader unlocked or locked?

[@MartyJones]

I still have one that I take out with me should I be going on a long walk or to somewhere that I don't want to take my S21 Ultra. Very handy back up device especially with the option to swap batteries.

[@KJ-gc8oq]

Altho the Note has been superseded many times over, i still love the size, look and feel of it. Gutted when i broke my Note 2, so last week i bought a Note 4 off EBay. Does anyone know how i can get rid of the homescreen icon badge notifications?

[@ToddWaters_tw]

Loved the Note 4. Loved! Used it until it went dead. Using Note 9 now, but would go back to the Note 4 in a heartbeat.

[@sastridowden9755]

Where can I get a replacement battery for my note 4?

[@baoquoc3710]

Great retrospective! And btw, is that your dodge challenger?

[@wheelsofmadness5562]

Hey everyone. I still use my Note 3, had a great run with it, These days most apps no longer supported on it. (even KZbin app which i never really used on a phone) That was fine the last 2 years cause i didn't travel anywhere. is it still worth buying the Note4 applications wise? or should i just get a new model out? thanks

[@RaxiyaanXr]

Still using as my side phone, I love the design so much 😭

[@Carterthielftw_]

"don't buy the note 4" Really? This is one of the only real options for people who want repairability over form. I'm running an S5, but this has 1gb more ram and a faster CPU, so this makes sense.

[@squaredcircle2011]

I still have mine I got the Duos version. I use it as a 2nd or spare phone with 2 sim cards. I bought it as soon as it came out in 2014 and I've replaced the battery about 4 times. I also replaced the leather back (the silver logo started turning green). It started feeling really old and laggish by 2017/2018 so I thought about selling it or giving it away but for some reason I couldn't part with it so here it is, still by my side.

[@ardaozcan98]

Watching this from my exynos note 4. I changed the battery several times by now, put in a custom rom from anan and the experience feels as snooth as day one. I aleays had a nice case for it too so it looks almost new, no screen burns either for now. I am tempted to use it until it dies!

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Still have my Note4 - also had a Note3 as a "company phone" (provided by my workplace) - every once in a while I'll throw in the batteries I have charge them and check for any updates (carrier ones for security once in a blue moon will show up). I'll fiddle with it for about an hour and then return it to it's box and repeat in a few months. BTW I had the "factory unlocked" exynos one which worked across more GSM bands at the time so there were times where I had coverage while others with Note4 phones didn't. One feature I really miss on newer Samsung phones is the IR blaster - I'd use it often when I was traveling and wanted to avoid the hotel TV remote or to switch over to an HDMI input where the hotel's remote sometimes wouldn't let you.

[@irram7633]

I still have my note 5 and my note 8. Sadly both phones battery dies out and i can't use it often. Since i had to be charging the phone constantly. Now i have a note 9. But if it wasn't for the battery. I would definitely still use it now! Especially rockin that physical home button and flexing on 2021!

[@XanthosAcanthus]

FYI, you could buy big battery cases for that replaceable. Used to get 10hours of screen on time with my zerolemon. Man I miss upgradable batteries.

[@flickfix101]

Using one since 2017. Commenting here using my still beast of a note 4 that I use for everyday routine. Surely the new ones nowadays are way ahead in every way. But am just waiting to fall in love with another note. Really liked the note 9 but didn't go for it. Hoping for a note 10 now. The secret ingredient for me is the stylus. Can't live without it now. Not after 7 years.

[@narenchris711]

I actually loved the 16:9 ratio, the 1440p is looking very gorgeous with the super AMOLED, there is just one problem, SCREEN BURNING

[@XtremeBG]

what you use to see if there is a burn in ?

[@timg2727]

I'm always fascinated with how you say "the" prior to the name of a month ("the April of 2016"). Is that a Canadian thing? I've never heard it anywhere outside of your videos.

[@MrGatorbait69]

I got one new from at&t. Loved it, it crashed for some reason and I had to upgrade, I used this phone for like five years. The stylus was only useful when you needed it but when you needed it, it was nice to have it. I’ve been on apple ever since..... but I have the itch to go back, I miss changing my phone to how I want it and not just moving icons around like on iOS, I miss the freedom android gives you.

[@shoebsyed9961]

can we use this as cpu for desktop

[@riccorich]

I remeber doing a memo for my aunt, who insisted using a fax, I was like just write down what you want on the word Document and then converted to PDF so she could signature, then had it emailed to who she wanted sent, thT only took 3 min, all from my note 4. 😊 📝

[@cliffgriffen623]

I own 4 Note 4's. It allows me to multitask and never get slow down plus I can use different phones for different things one for business one for traveling for pleasure. You can get a brand new one really cheap so when the old one starts not performing well it's easy to throw away and buy another one. It's a great phone everything about is great that's about it

[@superhonestman9312]

Can it support sandisk extreme 1tb micro sd card?

[@JanisTreijs]

I still use mine as a second phone. For Waze mostly. If I could get a new one, I'd probably buy it. Legendary phone.

[@lawson3680]

Love the intro

[@arshiarajabi8549]

I still have it and use it after 6 years Beast

[@wima234]

If my Note 4 didn’t give out at 2020, I wouldn’t have replaced my phone. I recently got it replaced and now I’m using it again along side my new phone. I really love this phone.

[@codebasher1]

Rocked a Note4 Edge until March this year. The only reason I stopped using it was the 3G/4G module died. I was perfectly happy with it right up until it died. Especially as being able to customize it far more than even an Apple 12. Now running a Fold 2 these days. :) Apart from being on its third battery after seven years it was a brilliant phone.

[@refala7964]

I got my Note 4 new in October 2022, so I've head it for almost six months now. It ought to replace my BlackBerry KEYone (at least until I have it repaired). But actually, I'm surprised how good it is. The S pen works just perfectly. I use swiping with the s pen instead of typing with the thumbs, and although a hardware keyboard will always be superior imho, I think swiping is a good compromise. I really enjoy the photo quality, it's amazingly good. The only slightly negative thing I'm witnessing is that it sometimes is a bit slow. But nothing dramatic, it's still very usable. Too bad it won't get passed Android 6, since some apps aren't available for this version already. If I could get back in time I'd probably have chosen the Note 4 many years ago and not the BB PRIV and not even the KEYone (which is a great phone, but since the optical trackpad a.k.a. toolbelt is missing, the stylus phone is the best alternative).

[@wellwisher5043]

Still using exynos model.very happy with it😊

[@TommyCrosby]

Was my first Samsung device, I liked it a lot but it was because of the stylus, because it had actually worst data speeds/reception than my Nexus 4 running unofficially on LTE in some situations like at my school and it was really slow... A custom ROM definitely helps and made it a viable option.

[@curtisdittmar8696]

Kinda off topic,but my favorite part about the Note 4 is the 10,000 miliamp Zero Lemon battery option.