Samsung Galaxy S4

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Follow these steps to get started with your device
Get startedAdd a Google Gmail account
1. | From the Home screen tap the Apps menu item. |
2. | Scroll left and then tap the Settings menu item. |
3. | Tap the Accounts tab at the top of the screen. |
4. | Tap the Add account menu item. |
5. | Tap the Google menu item. |
6. | Tap the New button and then follow the on screen instructions. To log in to a Google account, please follow the steps below: |
1. | From the Home screen tap the Apps menu item. |
2. | Scroll left and then tap the Settings menu item. |
3. | Tap the Accounts tab at the top of the screen. |
4. | Tap the Add account menu item. |
5. | Tap the Google menu item. |
6. | Tap the Existing button. |
7. | Enter your Email and Password and then tap the Next button. |
By default, Google backs up important data and associates it with the corresponding Google service where it can be accessed online. This can include Contacts, Email, Calendars, Chrome Browser Data, Google Hangouts Chat Logs, Apps, Purchased Content, and some system settings including saved WIFI passwords. You can manage which data you would like to sync with Google in the Accounts Options of the main Settings Menu. Your Google Account can also be used to reset the screen lock on your device. If you set up a pattern lock and make several attempts to unlock your device, then tap Forgot Pattern you will be prompted for your Google Account Username and Password. Then, you will be directed to Security Options in the main Settings Menu, where you can reset the device password. |
Top specifications
SIM type
Micro
Internal device memory
16GB
Memory card max size
64GB
Charge rate
2 amps
Device warranty
24 months
Battery
Removable battery
Yes
Charge rate
2 amps
Talk time (mins)
1020
Standby time (hrs)
370
Power saving
Power Saving Mode
Wireless charging
Adapter required
Body
Height (mm)
136.6
Width (mm)
69.8
Depth (mm)
7.9
Weight (g)
130
Water resistant
No
Dust resistant
No
SIM type
Micro
Connectivity
Internet tethering
Yes
Personal hotspot
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
USB
Yes
Wi-Fi (WLAN)
Yes
USB cable
Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Yes
HDMI output
Adapter required
Smartwatch compatible
Yes
Processor
CPU speed
1.6 GHz Octa-core (3G model, GT-I9500)
1.9 GHz Quad-core (LTE model, GT-I9505)
Dual Core
No
Quad Core
Yes
Display
Resolution
1920x1080
Size (inches)
5
Multi-touch
Yes
Touch screen
Yes
Colours
16M
Messaging
Email
Yes
Multimedia messages
Yes
IM
Yes
Text messages
Yes
Network
Band
Quad
Wi-Fi and 4G Calling (VoLTE)
No
VoLTE (4G calling in UK)
No
3G
HS42
4G
Yes
5G
No
Works in the US
Yes
Platform
Operating system
Android
Generic software version
-
Android version
4.4.2 (KitKat)
Sensors
Proximity sensor
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Digital compass
Yes
Ambient light sensor
Yes
Memory
RAM
2GB
Device memory
16GB
Card slot
MicroSD
Card max size
64GB
Camera
Zoom type
Digital 4x
HD video recording
Yes
No. of cameras
2
Camera type
Rear facing
Secondary camera resolution (MP)
2
Camera zoom
Digital 4x
Main camera resolution (MP)
13
Video recording
Yes
Features
Document viewer
Yes
FM radio
Yes
GPS
Yes
Video calling
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Video player
Yes
Music player
Yes
Voice recording
Yes
A-GPS
Yes
Web browser
Yes
3.5mm headphone jack
Yes
QR code scanner
Yes - Bixby Vision
Security
Fingerprint sensor
No
Warranty
Device warranty
24 months
Flash
Flash type
LED
Key Information
SIM functionality
1
SIM slot type
1 SIM + 1 SD card
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