#gt-i9505

[murumokirby360]

Sometimes old techs and items stuff could end up the lifespan, like accidentally falling to a hard surface and any worst happen on your environment.🙁

Well such a case with my Samsung Galaxy S4 [GT-I9505], which happened a week ago...😟📱

On Aug 8, 2020 at 4 AM, while I was working my topic of my ‘XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 drawing/graphic tablet’, my Galaxy S4 fully charged before I plugged out from my Anker Powerport 2 charger. I was gonna play some relaxing music by turning on a bluetooth speaker (not my Awei bluetooth speaker because it still charging at the time) with my ‘Awei AUX-001 audio cable’ connected, I was getting ready to plug in with Samsung phone. Until - the LED screen went malfunction and flashing after I already plugged with a 3 mm audio jack from my Awei audio cable, making my 2nd phone pitched black but I could touch it nonetheless and I can’t unlock my pattern lines.😟

So now here’s my video (recorded w/ my Honor 8C) to see my Galaxy S4′s LED touch problem. 😣 I try to send a private chat w/ my young bro, and he said that was ‘very old’ and already ‘overuse’, while my mom said that my phone caused by ‘grounded’. And to those words I could agree more, it is old and somehow malfunctioned after all, 2 years ago even told me from my young brother say that ‘don’t reformat the Galaxy S4, because it’ll cause problems’; I haven’t reformat yet for 4 years before he gets a new phone (as evidence from my post here → [CLICK ME!]), so yeah...🙁

Well as of today, my Galaxy S4 was temporarily dead... 😔Because there’s one chance to fix it by replacing a new LED screen to the old one in order to get my Galaxy S4 back to life and use again, but unfortunately the replacement part was expensive (even though the S4 debuted in 2013 but still,) both online and in physical store (but I can’t go outside because of pandemic status to MECQ). For now I’m put my phone to rest, removed the battery and also two electronic memorable cards; namely my ’Samsung EVO 64GB SDXC Card’ and a prepaid Sim Card.

It’s a good thing that I have my Honor 8C as my main phone (from the Honor win contest), and without my Honor 8C or any latest smartphone around I have nothing but to stick some old ones. 🙂📱

And speaking of my old ones, as for my former smartphone of ‘Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-7582)’, I think it’s fine and somehow the battery will be almost bloated. Although I’m not planning to use it though... ^^;

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My rear camera replacement for my Galaxy S4 [GT-I9505] (w/ my Paper Dolls) - Part 3 (Final) [6/27/20]

Here’s my final part of my new rear camera replacement for my Samsung Galaxy S4 with my paper dolls. 📷📱😊

Note: In this part, some of my pictures that I took (using Honor 8C) are edited via GIMP.

Okay, let’s continue:

1st Image [an 11th Image edited from Part 1]: • Okay I decided to add text 🖼️✏️ on my 11th Image from ‘Part 1′ just to be sure of which is old and which is new. So without  further ado, let’s go now to the comparison and see the results. 

•Uh yeah and that question that I’m asking myself, well my answer will be revealed right now. So here I go.

2nd to 5th Image(s): • [2nd & 3rd Image(s)]: Now I actually take pictures on that piece of paper from the mini sketch booklet from old rear camera before I disassemble and replaced by a new one. And as you can see on the flash mode, everything seems okay (2nd Image 🖼️) but (3rd Image added with text & line 🖼️✏️) look closer; there’s a itsy-bitsy tiny winey black spot ⚫ located on the low left side. I’d just thought myself that my old camera seems fine and clear with no mess around but I was wrong. I never knew that I used this phone since 2018 (replacing my old Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 [GT-S7582] even I though I used it for my 2nd sim card), every pictures I took within 2 years have always got that super small black spot in flash mode. Yeah you heard me, 2 freaking years and its already in my history digital photo album folders. •[4th and 5th Image(s)]: On the other hand in non-flash mode, the picture quality seems to be okay without black spot on the low left side.👍 But still I’m really worried about that very small detail in flash mode. ☹️

Bottom-line: • That’s the reason why I need a new rear camera part replacement for my Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505) due to my concern of that tiny winey yet small black spot when I used flash ON or auto flash mode. Which leads us to the next images.↓

6th to 9th Image(s): • [6th & 7th Images]: Now after I install the new one, here are the results. As you can see in the flash ON mode (both un-edit and edit with text) seems perfectly fine, but when I tried to zoom in I haven’t seen a small black spot on the low left side for the new rear camera. As in, nothing at all no black spot or spots or anything mess unlike the old one. 😮 

• [8th & 9th Images]: As for the non-flash mode, much like the old one the picture was super clear with no black spot or anything mess in site. So looks okay.👍

10th Image: • Now with all the repairing and comparisons are done, I could finally take pictures with my paper dolls in a better quality with the new rear camera piece for my Galaxy S4. Say cheese!  😁📱📸 Man you two look good (and cute), but it is time to clean and change new paper. Sounds good? My paper dolls replies “Yes please!”, okay good.☺️

Overall: • I had to say that I’m so glad, happy and I solved my picture quality problem. My repair operation was completely success! 😊 And I hope that my new rear camera piece will be long lasted lifespan. 🙂 Kudos to the Lazada seller [CLICK ME!] for sending me in a well packaged, no damage the item itself, and of course it worked very well on my Galaxy S4 phone (GT-I9505). 😊👍 Please keep it up! 👌😉

Well, that’s the end of my topic! If you want to go back to my other parts on this topic, then please click here → Part 1 [CLICK ME!], Part 2 [CLICK ME!].

And in case you missed my previous topics, then I’ve already provide links in the ‘previous’ down below. ↓😉

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[murumokirby360]

My rear camera replacement for my Galaxy S4 [GT-I9505] (w/ my Paper Dolls) - Part 2 [6/27/20]

Here’s my part 2 of my new rear camera replacement for my Samsung Galaxy S4 with my paper dolls. 📷📱😊

Note: In this part, some of my pictures that I took (using Honor 8C) are now combined into one image via GIMP software, despite I have 13 photos.

Okay, let’s continue:

1st & 2nd Image(s): • Now here’s my working progress 🪛 🔩🔧. With the additional tool of my pink micro fabric cloth and a storing plastic cup for screws to my working board which as I mentioned before. My paper dolls say that you did a fine job progress, thanks.☺️

3rd to 5th Image(s): •[3rd Image]: Here’s my Galaxy S4′s inside circuitry looks like after I removed the old rear camera lens. Yeah a lot of wires actually but can’t judge the design of the Galaxy S4′s circuitry. ⚡📱 •[4th & 5th Images combined]: And that right here is the Galaxy S4′s motherboard ⚡📱 - both front and rear. I’d just found out that replacing the Galaxy S4′s motherboard could costs  from ₱ 890 - ₱2,000 range ($17 to $40), same goes to the LCD screen but with a little bit expensive.

And for instance, when I buy the whole replacement parts for my Galaxy S4 from both Shopee and Lazada, I’m looking for around ₱4,000 - ₱5,000 to pay ($80 - $100) or even less than ₱ 3,000 ($3,000) when I present my discount and a free shipping fee voucher.

But for now, every parts of it are seem to be very functional without broke on site, except the rear camera that should be replaced. 

6th to 8th Image(s): •[6th & 7th Images combined]: On the next image, you see I’m already installed the new rear camera to the motherboard - with all the wiring connectors and other functional parts are now assembled in place. And as you can see it fits perfectly much like the old one (on the right image). ⚡📱 •[8th Image]: My paper dolls say that they can’t wait to take a picture with them when it works. Yeah, let’s hope so.☺️

9th to 13th Image(s): •[9th & 10th Images and 11th & 12th Images combined]: Once I done replacing the rear camera and all circuitry parts assembled 🪛 🔩🔧, I’m now assembly back everything from plastic plate to back cover, to jelly case. •[13th Image]: I even clean up 🧹 my working board/place by removing tools I need because I’m done my repair progress, and even store and secure my old rear camera in place using the plastic and parcel from the new rear camera (mentioned before).🔐

• So, are you ready to shoot pictures with my new rear camera? My paper dolls replies “Yes!”, alright. 😊

So, that’s leads us to the final part of this topic. Which you can up once again with your mouse, or you can go over here right now → [CLICK ME!].

And in case you missed my previous topics, then I’ve already provide links in the ‘previous’ down below. ↓😉

Previous: Accessories for my XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 (w/ my Paper Dolls) - Part 1, Part 2 (Final) My Romoss Powerbank and Honor 8C charging test: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 My Romoss Power Banks: Part 1 , Part 2, Part 3 Honor 8C set up a fingerprint scan security: [CLICK ME!] Honor 8C Topic : Part 1 , Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 My video of Honor 8C opening power button: [CLICK ME!] My BUBM Case Powerbank Pouch Case: Part 1 (first half) [Jun 14, 2020], Part 1 (second half) [Jun 14, 2020]

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[murumokirby360]

My rear camera replacement for my Galaxy S4 [GT-I9505] (w/ my Paper Dolls) - Part 1 [6/27/20]

Well, another package has already arrived at my house. 📦🏠😊 A replacement rear camera for my Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505). 📷📱

Now, I would love to explain my reason of ‘why I ordered this?’, but not right now in this 1st part of my new topic, so please stick around at the end. 😉

BTW: This is actually my third time replacing parts for my Samsung Galaxy S4 ever since I did a year ago (July 1st, 2018 - Sunday), when I replaced the plastic back plate (1st) and the front camera (2nd). So if you want to see my old topic then please [CLICK ME!]. 🙂

So without further ado, let’s get started:

1st & 2nd Image(s): • Here’s the actual item looks like right out of the package. I ordered this camera part replacement 📷📱for ₱163 from Lazada site [CLICK ME!]. They’re actually bunch of rear camera replacements from different prices and mixed scores, so it’s a good thing I  picked this one with a high satisfaction rate. Good for me. 😊

3rd & 4th Image(s): • My paper dolls asked me "what’s this camera replacement for?”. Well I’m glad you ask, this camera replacement is for my Galaxy S4. I would like to share my full details, so again please stick around until the final part. 🙂

5th & 6th Image(s): • Now in order to replace my old one to new, here are the ff. tools I need; a electronic purpose screwdriver set, and a hard plastic card.Also there’s other tools that I did not mentioned before or not showing up in this Image like my pink micro fiber cloth and  a plastic cup for storing mini screws. 🪛🔩🔧 My paper dolls saying that they’re want to watch my repairing process. Mmm okay. ☺️ (BTW: There’s a black smudge on Chowder’s face from my hand, sorry bud. ^^; )

7th to 10th Image(s): • [7th & 8th Images]: Here’s a close up of the new rear camera replacement with the sticker still intact, preventing from damage the lens.📷📱 • [11th & 12th Images]: Here’s a comparison with my old rear camera on the left side, on the right side I removed the sticker lens to reveal it. There’s another plastic sticker liked film protector on the lens but I decided to leave it, because it looks cool and it prevents from scratch surface unlike the old one.📷📱

Now I actually already disassemble my Galaxy S4 phone just to get the old rear camera, but unfortunately the post is limited to 10 photos so I can’t upload more than 10. So in that case, I’ll see you at Part 2 which I already posted. You can drag upward with mouse or you can go right here → [CLICK ME!].

And in case you missed my previous topics, then I’ve already provide links in the ‘previous’ down below. ↓😉

Previous: Accessories for my XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 (w/ my Paper Dolls) - Part 1, Part 2 (Final) My Romoss Powerbank and Honor 8C charging test: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 My Romoss Power Banks: Part 1 , Part 2, Part 3 Honor 8C set up a fingerprint scan security: [CLICK ME!] Honor 8C Topic : Part 1 , Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 My video of Honor 8C opening power button: [CLICK ME!] My BUBM Case Powerbank Pouch Case: Part 1 (first half) [Jun 14, 2020], Part 1 (second half) [Jun 14, 2020]

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[murumokirby360]

My Branches T2 2 in 1 Selfie Stick / Tripod - Part 4 [FINAL] (Feb 12, 2020)

Here’s my part 4 (and final) of my newly item from Shopee - the Branches T2 2 in Selfie Stick / Tripod! 😊

No Paper Dolls this time around despite during my video recorded.

Now with my Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) attached my Selfie Stick Tripod, it is time to test out the removable shutter remote button and connecting via Bluetooth, as you see my recorded video vertically with my Honor 8C.

So, the instruction on how to connect the shutter button (via Bluetooth) is simple; on the smartphone open the bluetooth app and switch on, then on the shutter button press and hold the ON button for a sync mode, press scan on the Bluetooth app until a name “SelfieCom” appears and paired it. Once it done I could now take a snapshot with a pushed of a button. Unfortunately it doesn’t support a record video button by double click, which is kinda shame but I guess it’s okay then I supposed... (Again despite the cheap price I’ve ordered.)

Also I tried to be experiment by go to the home menu using the shutter button. Sure it worked but not in a good way.

Overall, I hope my Seflie Stick Tripod will be long lasted and not a single snap on any part. Otherwise I’ll be ordered a higher quality Selfie Strick Tripod, and I think I’ve found one (which I’ll shown ya very soon future).

Well that’s the end of my part, I’m now set to make a perfect snapshot with my new tool! (Just saying.😊 )  So in case that you missed my entire part then please check out my links down below.↓😉

Previous: • Feb 6, 2020 • Jan 21, 2020 • Jan 12, 2020 • Jan 5, 2020 • Dec 31, 2019

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My New Headphone - Awei A780BL Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity Test

Here’s my Awei A780BL Wireless Headphone with my old Samsung Galaxy S4 for a Bluetooth connectivity test..🎧😁

Also I’m recording a video with my (new smartphone) Honor 8C (in default 720p) for the first time. 😊📱

•My Experience•

So my experience on using my Awei A780BL is pretty good so far after I spend hours of listening of musics, videos (on my smartphone and laptop) and play games on my laptop both wireless and wired mode (using the included auxiliary / audio cable). Heck I even tried to connect my Honor 8C via bluetooth for the first time with indicated battery stat on the top notch screen (and that’s so unique unlike my old Galaxy S4). As for the sound quality is pretty good albeit in different ways so I want to start the wireless bluetooth mode.

•Experience in wireless mode•

It is surreal and amaze the sound not to mention the bass is not bad at all, although there’s a one minor ‘cons’ - was the tiny hiccup or cough. You see when I try connect my smartphones each and play music or listening videos on YT my headphone occasionally attempts a bit disturb w/ a cough or hiccup the sound. Though it is annoying as my opinion I guess I’ll be try to ignore that minor problem… However, unlike my two smartphones, connecting to the laptop via wireless has nothing at all - as in 100% no hiccup / cough sounds, well so far. With my same activities as my smartphones and exclusively I play games [emulator and on fb games] on my laptop, it work pretty well with a good audio quality and no minor cons as I mentioned before.

•Experience in wired mode•

 As for wired mode’s sound quality it’s another story. I plugged in with the included audio cable on all of my three important techs, the sound quality seems different and it’s not the same sound quality as wireless mode. Even though it’s not the same it is still pretty good sound quality, I have no problems at all. Now if only I could find a better audio cable, but I guess I’ll go settle with the inclusion item from the box. And if it cable won’t work depending how many days, months or years I’ll rather buy the awei nylon braided audio cable (or any brands that are better but I’ll see I could find).

•Differences•

While both wired and wireless have their good sound, I should noticed I wireless mode, the bass vibration are louder on the right side than the left side when I tuned up the high volume. I tried to test the different sound tests on YT the result was slightly different bass between two ear cuffs, but since it’s my headphone is a ‘Stereo’ I guess this is acceptable. If only could adjust the higher for the left cuff, but nah it’s fine...

•Overall•

I have to say it’s a solid headphone - overall. Although their’s a bit minor problem when I connect to smartphone(s), I could switch to aux mode with a audio cable when the headphone’s battery is low juice.

So that’s all I could say now. In case that you already ,missed it I’ve already provide some links down below. ↓😉

Previous: Revealing Parcel, Opening Parcel [Video], Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

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I made a big fix and transferring some parts from the defective Samsung Galaxy S4 model SGH-I337M to my functional model GT- I9505. It was came from yesterday (Jun 30) that my lil bro’s friend has a defective Galaxy S4 SGH-I337M with a major motherboard damage. So he showed me  and gave it. So now I feel sparked an idea and started to fix of my current used smartphone (yet functional)Galaxy S4 I9505.

So what are my major issues of my smartphone you may asked?

• A removable battery which always shut downed my smartphone and rebooted itself. Then it drains quickly to less than 0% and after fully charged.

• The minus volume rocker and the power button key are sink, unable to used. (And I forced to used the assist touch app instead)

•And the front facing camera needs to replaced because there are few dirty bits all over. Yeah I’ve used that many times during the Gunpla Expo’18 at SM Mall of Asia last Feb.

The first and second image: [Top the defective SGH-I337M while the bottom my functional I9505 swapped]

• Both power button and volume keys are apart of the back housing case so it needs to replaced. Good thing the defective one has no screws so I’m using my nails to open the back cover, then I unscrewing my functional one (after I shut down and removed my micro sd, sim card and battery) using a mini screw driver (I’d be sure not to misplaced those nine screws, so I transfer all nails to the other one). Once I unscrewed I’m carefully opened by once again using my nails. BUT before I do the back housingcover replacement, I want to replaced the front camera first.

See the third image: 

•That right there was my front facing camera which is now separated. So I removed it carefully, cleaning the back glass using cotton swab with alcohol and wipe off with a micro fiber cloth and replaced the usable front camera from the defective one. I’m not gonna screwing first so now I slap the second back housing cover, inserted three important things I need and turn on for a test.

See forth and fifth images:

•Once I open the camera app and set to front camera, it worked flawlessly. Though I took some pictures at outside in vertical and horizontal and when I see, 100% cleared with no black dirt.

See sixth and seventh images below [on the left: defective SGH-I337M, on the right: my functional I9505 swapped]:

•After I’ve done picturing,I went back to my working space, shut down my functional smartphone and removed my three things for screwing nine nails at the back housing cover (swapping my old housing to the defective one). You see over here I now using the original Samsung 2600mah removable battery comparing to my old third party 2600mah removable battery from MSM HK brand, which this one drains quickly like I said and it’s royal pain in the butt.

•And while I’m added, I’d also swapped their back covers,too cause I love the black one rather than my old one which is quite dark brownish.

•So yeah, all of my problems for my smartphone was completely fixed and it’s all thanks to my lil’s bro friend who gave me a defective galaxy S4 [SGH-I337M]. And I’m happy to use it for a long, LONG time! =D  

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My younger bro just won his own a newly fresh smartphone, the vivo v7 (week 2) in the vivo christmas give away.😀 Although I’d also participate but i only get the vivo bag in week 3, but that’s alright. ^^; So my young brother gave me his old galaxy s4 (see my 2nd photo) to me and I’m happy. Though this need a new battery, a clear case and a screen replacement because of cracks from falling twice but it’s still functional. But nevertheless here’s my young bros’ vivo v7 phone (see the 1st photo).😊

So now I have two Samsung smartphones that I’m gonna used on, The Galaxy S Duos 2 (GTS7582) and Galaxy S4 (I9505). I’ve just become a “Samsung user”. 😊