Software Update?

[KellyArens]

Just finished.  Phone restarted and said optimizing app # of 241.  So 241 apps being updated?  Haven't restarted phone yet, still optimizing so not sure what the will be different.  For the short time that I have had the phone, not sure if I will be able to notice anyway. 

[KellyArens]

The biggest difference I see is the ability to go into the application manager and move items to the SD card.  Also the default setting on my camera changed to save photos to the SD card.  I may find more changes, but these are the big ones that I have noticed so far.  Yes I specifically looked for them.

[NexusMan21]

This new firmware also includes the following:

• New Camera firmware
• Smearing issue has been fixed (Purple effect while scrolling)
• Smart Pause Toggle
• Move Apps to SD Card
• HDR Video (Can record HDR video)
• Semi-transparent status bar
• New Icons in Settings
• Secure boot status (About Phone)
• Increase legibility (Display) (New feature)

[Julian_G]

VZW posted update info here: http://support.verizonwireless.com/pdf/system_update/galaxys4.pdf

Included in this doc is "Wi-Fi quick on/off toggle in Notification Panel" Does that work for anyone? I don't see it on my phone. This is a feature that exists on non-VZW S4 phones but VZW removed it in the first release. I would love to get it back.

[vzw_customer_support]

Dear Stargazer72460,


Good afternoon. I know software updates can be exciting! I am happy to confirm the software update available for the Samsung Galaxy S4. However, I would like to clarify how to obtain the software update.

The recent update is currently available to obtain via PC. I was unable to locate the software update being available via Kies. When the device is plugged in to a PC, it renders itself as a CD-ROM and allows the you to click a link to download and install the tool. Once installed on the your computer, the tool automatically checks for the device software update and provides you with an option to upgrade a device. The tool also allows you to check for device software updates. Should you have further questions or concerns regarding the update, please feel free to reach out to us. We will be more than happy to assist. Have a great day!

Thank You,
Michelle_VZW
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[jrh4054]

Unless I'm missing something in the VRUAME7 enhancements (see attachment), the ability to move apps to the SD card isn't there. The inability to move apps to the SD card is a major S4 disappointment for me.

[Julian_G]

It looks like it should work for me. It is listed for some apps for me but not others. I don't quite understand which apps should be able to move to SD and which shouldn't.  (I haven't tried it though.)

[Ann154]

Not all applications can be installed on the SD card. The developer also has to write the application to allow it to be installed on the SD card. You also don't want to move applications to the SD card if it has a widget and you want the widget to work.

[RORWessels]

I have looked and looked for this very thing and I do not see it.  As one of the most visible parts of this update, it is mysteriously hidden.  At least on my S4, it is...

[EuroDriver]

In order to see the wifi toggle after installing the update, you will need to perform a factory reset on your phone.  It seems the patch doesn't fully apply until a factory reset is done.  A few people, as well as myself also experienced the phone indefinitely hanging on the splash screen after every reboot.  This went away after the factory reset.

One thing that VZW "forgot" to mention about this update is a minor detail - it locks the bootloader which in essence means you will not be able to root.  The lock is so deep, you won't even be able to downgrade.  (even checks for partitions).  From what I have read, applying this update while rooted is a very bad idea.

I'm sure the failure to mention any of this was just a simple oversight...