Samsung Galaxy S5: How to Change the Device Name in Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

The name listed in the device name option will be displayed in other devices to represent your device when you need to connect your phone to transfer files using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi direct, or when you need to connect your phone to share media file using the nearby devices feature. Since Samsung Galaxy S5 uses its name as the default device name which is too general then you may need to change the device name to a more personal or unique so that others can easily recognize your device from its name. Using a unique name can also prevent the other devices from accidentally sending files or share media files to the wrong device.

How to change the device name?
You can use the following steps to change the name for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi direct and the nearby devices at once:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
2. With the settings menu is displayed in grid view, scroll down to then System section and then tap About device .
3. Tap Device name.
4. Enter the required device name you want to use. It'd better if you use a unique name that will make others can easily recognize that it's your device.
5. Tap OK button to save the changes.
6. The device name has been changed and the name will be used for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi direct and nearby devices features.

As a note, you can also change the device name from the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi direct and nearby devices menus by utilizing the rename device option that can be found when you long press the recent apps key or tap the three dot icon at the top right of the screen.

Samsung Galaxy S5: How to Show Battery Percentage on the Status Bar in Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

You may need to know your battery status to make sure that it has enough power and won't run out so that you can continue using your phone. To help you know your battery level with ease, aside from providing you with the default battery icon, Samsung Galaxy S5 also provides you with a feature that will let you to display the battery percentage on the status bar so that you can easily and quickly know your battery level. I myself always keep this feature on since it's easier for me to know how much the battery left is by reading the percentage than seeing the battery icon.

How to display the battery percentage on the status bar?
There are two different methods that can be used to turn on the option to display battery percentage on the status bar: from the settings menu and from the S Finder.

Method #1: From the settings menu
You can enable the option to display the battery percentage from the general settings menu by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
2. With the settings menu is displayed in grid view, scroll down to the System section and then tap Battery .
3. Check the box next to Display battery percentage to enable it.
4. The battery percentage will be displayed beside the battery icon on the status bar.

Method #2: From the S Finder
You can enable the option to display the battery percentage from the S Finder by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap the S Finder button.
2. Key in "display battery percentage" in the search field and the tap to start searching.
3. In the search result page under the Settings section, check the box next to Display battery percentage to enable it.
4. The battery percentage will be displayed beside the battery icon on the status bar.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Stop the Screen Off During Calls in Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

By default, the auto screen off during calls feature is enabled because it is designed to help you from accidentally touching something in the screen as well as to conserve more battery. This feature works by utilizing the proximity sensor which is located between the earpiece and the front camera at the top of the phone. When the sensor is blocked by an object (e.g: your ear or face) during a call then the screen will be turned off. However, if for any reason you want to stop the screen off during calls then you have to turn off the proximity sensor during calls by disabling the auto screen off during calls feature.


How to disable auto screen off during calls?
You can use two different methods to access the option to keep the screen stay on during calls: from the Phone app settings and from the general settings menu.

Method #1: From the Phone app settings
You can turn off the auto screen off during calls feature from the Phone app settings by using the following steps:

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap the Menu key and then select Call settings.
3. Clear the checkbox next to Turn off screen during calls to disable this option.
4. The auto screen off during calls feature has been disabled.

Method #2: From the settings menu
You can turn off the auto screen off during calls feature from the general settings menu by using the following steps:

1. On home screen, tap the Menu key and then select Settings to go to the general settings menu.
2. Tap My device tab.
3. Tap Call.
4. Clear the checkbox next to Turn off screen during calls to disable this option.
5. The auto screen off during calls feature has been disabled.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Set Mobile Data Limit in Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

You will probably use the mobile data to connect to the internet when a Wi-Fi network is not available. However, using mobile data excessively can throw you into a big trouble especially if you don't have unlimited data plan because it may cost you with a huge mobile data bill. Fortunately, Samsung Galaxy S4 has been equipped with a feature that will allow you to manage the data usage by setting the data usage limit so that you can control how much data you want to use. When the limit you have set is reached the mobile data will be disabled automatically and you'll be saved from the unwanted data charges.

How to set mobile data limit?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. On home screen, tap the Menu key and then select Settings to go to the general settings menu.
2. Tap Connections tab.
3. Tap Data usage.
4. If needed, tap Mobile tab.
5. If the mobile data is off, tap Mobile data to turn it on.
6. Check the box next to Set mobile data limit to enable the data usage limit feature.
7. Set the data usage warning limit.
   You can set your phone to remind you about the data usage when the specified data usage warning limit is reached. For example, if you have set it to 3,5GB then you'll be warned when you have used 3,5GB of data. You can set the data usage warning limit by using one of the following ways:
• Tap on the right side of the graph and then drag it up or down to adjust the data usage warning limit to the required one.
• Tap the orange line within the graph to allow you manually set the data usage warning limit in megabytes level and then tap Set button.
8. Set the data usage limit.
   You can set your phone to automatically disable the mobile data when the specified data usage limit is reached. For example, if you have set it to 5GB then the mobile data will be disabled automatically when you have used 5GB of data. You can set the data usage limit by using one of the following ways:
• Tap on the right side of the graph and then drag it up or down to adjust the data usage limit to the required one.
• Tap the red line within the graph to allow you manually set the data usage limit in megabytes level and then tap Set button.

As a note, when you have reached the specified data usage limit, you'll receive a pop-up window to tell you that the mobile data will be disabled. If needed, you can re-enable the mobile data to continue using mobile data by tapping the Re-enable data button in the pop-up window. But, you have to remember that you may have pay additional charges when you re-enable the mobile data after the specified limit is reached.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Turn On Mobile Data in Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

Samsung Galaxy S4 provides you with some features that can be used to obtain the internet connection, one of which is the mobile data feature. When this feature is enabled, you can connect your phone to a mobile network to use internet when a Wi-Fi network is not available. But, you have to remember that you may incur with the additional charges when you use mobile data to use internet.


How to enable mobile data?
There are some methods that can be used to access the option to turn on the mobile data, but this time we'll use three different methods to do so: from the quick settings panel, from the notification panel and from the settings menu.

Method #1: From the quick settings panel

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen with two fingers to open up the quick settings panel.
2. Tap Mobile data button to enable the mobile data. The button turns green when it's enabled.
3. The mobile data has been enabled.

Method #2: From the notification panel

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel.
2. Swipe the bar of the quick panel to the left to see the quick settings button for the mobile data.
3. Tap Mobile data button to enable the mobile data. The button turns green when it's enabled.
4. The mobile data has been enabled.

Method #3: From the settings menu

1. On home screen, tap the Menu key and then select Settings to go to the settings menu.
2. Tap Connections tab.
3. Tap More networks.
4. Tap Mobile networks.
5. Check the box next to Mobile data to enable it.
6. The mobile data has been enabled.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Enable Auto Screen Off During Calls in Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

During calls, you can set your phone to turn off the screen automatically to avoid your face/ear from accidentally touching something in the screen as well as to help you conserve more battery. You can do so by enabling the proximity sensor during calls so that the screen will be turned off if the sensor detects the presence of nearby objects or if there's an object near the screen such as the user's ear during calls. The proximity sensor is located between the earpiece and the front-facing camera at the top of the phone.


How to enable auto screen off during calls?
There are two different methods that can be used to access the option to set your phone to turn off the screen during calls: from the Phone app settings and from the general settings menu.

Method #1: From the Phone app settings
You can turn on the proximity sensor during calls from the Phone app settings by using the following steps:

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap the Menu key and then select Call settings.
3. Check the box next to Turn off screen during calls to enable it.
4. The auto screen off during calls feature has been enabled.

Method #2: From the settings menu
You can turn on the proximity sensor during calls from the general settings menu by using the following steps:

1. On home screen, tap the Menu key and then select Settings to go to the general settings menu.
2. Tap My device tab.
3. Tap Call.
4. Check the box next to Turn off screen during calls to enable it.
5. The auto screen off during calls feature has been enabled.

Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Hide Caller Identification in Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

By default, Samsung Galaxy S4 uses the default network settings to display your caller ID in outgoing calls. However, in case you want the other parties whom you call can't see your phone number (and your name if they have added your phone number in their contacts lists) in their phones and make it shows up as a private number, then you have to set the option to control the caller ID in your phone to hide or block your caller ID for outgoing calls.


How to hide or block the caller ID for outgoing calls?
You can access the option to hide your phone number in outgoing calls by using two different methods: from the Phone app settings and from the general settings menu.

Method #1: From the Phone app settings

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap the Menu key and then select Call settings.
3. Tap Additional settings.
4. Tap Caller ID and then select Hide number.
5. Now, your caller ID will be hidden in outgoing calls and let you make private calls.

Method #2: From the settings menu

1. On home screen, tap the Menu key and then select Settings to go to the general settings menu.
2. Tap My device tab.
3. Tap Call.
4. Tap Additional settings.
5. Tap Caller ID and then select Hide number.
6. Now, your caller ID will be hidden in outgoing calls and let you make private calls.

As a note, the option to control the caller ID in some model numbers of Samsung Galaxy S4 may be disabled or unavailable. Thus, if you don't have this option in your phone, you may have to ask your mobile network provider about the alternative way to hide your caller ID. Some of them allow their users to do so by adding a specific code in front of the phone number they are going to call to.