Samsung Galaxy S4: How to Update Device Software to Android 5.0 Lollipop

There are some ways available that can be done to update software in your Samsung Galaxy S4 to the latest Android version, Android 5.0 Lollipop, one of which is by updating software via over the air(OTA). First, you have to download the update into your phone. It's recommended for you to use a Wi-Fi connection to download the update because if you use a mobile data connection, it may result in additional charges. Once done, you can install the update and then enjoy the new Android 5.0 Lollipop in your phone.

How to update firmware in Samsung Galaxy S4 to Android 5.0 Lollipop via over the air ?
Assuming that you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can update the software in your phone 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 at the top right to go to the settings menu.
2. Tap More tab.
3. Scroll the screen to the very bottom and then tap About device.
4. Tap Software update.
5. Tap Update. Your phone will check for the latest update. If it's available, your phone will automatically download the update. FYI, you can still use your phone while downloading the update.
6. Once the download process is completed, a window will appear to tell you some information about the update. Tap Install button to install the update.
7. You'll be asked to reboot your phone. Tap OK button to reboot the phone.
8. Next, your phone will begin to install the update. Wait until it's completed.
9. When the installation is completed, the phone will reboot again and then continue to optimizing apps in your phone. Wait until it's completed.
10. Done. You have successfully updated firmware in your Samsung Galaxy S4 to Android 5.0 Lollipop and you're now ready to use your phone.

Samsung Galaxy S5: How to See Hidden Android 5.0.1 Lollipop Easter Egg Animation

If you have updated your Samsung Galaxy S5 to Android 5.0 Lollipop, you can see the hidden Easter egg animation of this latest Android version in your phone. If you have ever heard or played an inexplicably popular game named Flappy Bird, then you can find and play the similar game in this animation. The differences are the bird will be replaced with an Android guy and the pipes will be replaced with the lollipops.

How to see hidden Android 5.0.1 Lollipop Easter egg animations?
You can do so 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 at the top right 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 About device .
3. Tap Android version rapidly for 5 times or so. A coloured circle will be displayed at the middle of the screen.
4. Tap the coloured circle and you'll see a big lollipop with the word "lollipop" inside it.
5. Single tap the lollipop to change its colour.
6. Long tap the lollipop and you'll be brought to a screen where you can begin the Flappy Android guy game.
7. Tap anywhere on the screen to begin the game. An Android guy will appear on the screen.
8. If needed, tap the screen to flap the Android guy and try to pass the lollipop pipes.
9. If you're managed to pass the lollipop pipe, the counter at the top left of the screen will count your score.
10. If you're failed to pass the lollipop pipe, the game will end.
11. Tap the screen to play the game again.

Samsung Galaxy S5: How to Set this Phone to Only Download Software Updates via Wi-Fi

One of the way that can be taken if you want to update software in your Samsung Galaxy S5 to the latest one is by updating firmware via over the air (OTA). When the latest update is available, you have to download the update into your phone first before installing it. It's recommended for you to download the update via Wi-Fi connection because the file size is quite large. Download the update via a mobile network connection may result in additional charges, moreover if you're on a limited data plan. Fortunately, you can set your phone to only download the update via Wi-Fi so that it won't consume any of your data.

How to set your Samsung Galaxy S5 only downloads software updates via Wi-Fi?
You can do so 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 at the top right 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 About device .
3. Tap Software updates.
4. Check the box next to Wi-Fi only to enable this option. This will set your phone to only download software updates when connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Samsung Galaxy S5: How to Update Device Software to Android 5.0 Lollipop via Over the Air

You can easily update firmware in your Samsung Galaxy S5 to Android 5.0 Lollipop via over the air (OTA). However, since downloading software via a mobile network may result in additional charges, it's recommended for you to use a Wi-Fi connection when downloading software. You have to remember that this update requires at least 3GB of free space in your phone and also make sure that your battery is fully charged or at least 70% so that your phone won't turn off while downloading or updating software.

How to update firmware to Android 5.0 Lollipop via over the air?
Assuming that you have connected your phone to a Wi-Fi network, you can update firmware in your phone to Android 5.0 Lollipop 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  at the top right 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 About device .
3. Tap Software update.
4. Tap Update now.
5. A pop up window appears to give you some information about the software update. Tap OK button to continue.
6. Your phone will check for the latest update. If it's available, your phone will download the software. It may take several minutes to download the software, depending on how fast your Wi-Fi connection is. FYI, you still can use your phone while downloading.
7. Once the download process is completed, a pop up window appears to ask you to install the software. Tap Install button to install the software right now.
8. Tap OK button to reboot the phone.
9. Your phone will begin to install the software. Wait until it's completed.
10. When the installation process is completed, your device will reboot again and then continue to optimizing apps in your phone. Wait until it's completed.
11. Done. You have successfully update firmware on your phone to Android 5.0 Lollipop and you're now ready to use your phone.

Samsung Galaxy S5: How to Change Signature in Gmail App in Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

Gmail for Android app lets you append a signature text to every email message you send from your phone. By doing so, the information you have entered as the signature will be inserted automatically at the bottom of every outgoing email message.

How to change signature of an account in Gmail app?
As a note, if you have added multiple accounts in your Gmail app, you can create a unique signature for each account by using the following steps:

1. Open Gmail app. I use Gmail for Android version 5.1.90765967.
2. Tap at the top left corner of the screen to open up the Gmail app menus.
3. Scroll down the menus and then tap Settings.
4. Tap the required account you want to change its signature.
5. Tap Signature.
6. Now, you can enter your own signature here. As the example, you can create your own signature by including your name, phone number or other information you want to include in your signature.
7. Tap OK button.
8. The signature of the selected account has been changed.

Samsung Galaxy S5: How to Insert or Remove a Micro SIM Card

For some reason, you may need to insert or remove a SIM card in your Samsung Galaxy S5, for instance: when you buy a new or used Samsung Galaxy S5 and need to insert a micro SIM card into it so that you can use your phone to make calls or send text messages, when you want to change your SIM card so that you need to remove the current one from your phone, etc. In this phone, the SIM card slot is located at the top side of the battery socket, under the micro SD card slot. As a note, since the provided slot is designed to hold a micro SD card, if yours is a regular or mini SIM card then you have to trim it first before insert it into your phone. You can either trim your SIM card by yourself or ask help from your carrier's store.

How to insert a micro SIM card?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Lift the back cover with your thumb or finger using the small notch at the top side of the Power button. Make sure to do it gently so that you won't damage your fingernail or the back cover.
3. Pull out the battery from its place with your thumb or finger using the small notch at the bottom side of the battery socket.
4. If you have inserted a microSD card into your phone, it'll be easier if you remove this card first before inserting your micro SIM card. You can do so by pressing the microSD card with your finger and then pull it out from the slot.
5. Insert the micro SIM card into its slot (it's located under the micro SD card slot). Make sure the gold contacts in the card facing downwards and the angled corner of the card is positioned correctly.
6. Push the micro SIM card into the slot.
7. If you wish to re-insert your microSD card, now you can re-insert the micro SD card into its slot.
8. Insert the battery by placing the gold contact in the battery to the contact in the battery socket and then push the battery to its place.
9. Replace the back cover.
10. Now, you're ready to turn on the phone.

How to remove a micro SIM card?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. Turn off your phone.
2. Lift the back cover with your thumb or finger using the small notch at the top side of the Power button. Make sure to do it gently so that you won't damage your fingernail or the back cover.
3. Pull out the battery from its place with your thumb or finger using the small notch at the bottom side of the battery socket.
4. If you have inserted a microSD card into your phone, you have to remove it first by pressing the microSD card with your finger and then pull it out from its slot.
5. Now, you can remove your micro SIM card by pressing the micro SIM card with your finger and then pull it out from its slot.
6. If you wish to change the current micro SIM card with the new/another one, you can insert the micro SIM card to the slot now.
7. If you wish to re-insert your micro SD card, now you can re-insert the micro SD card to its slot.
8. Insert the battery by placing the gold contact in the battery to the contact in the battery socket and then push the battery to its place.
9. Replace the back cover.
10. Now, you're ready to turn on the phone.

Samsung Galaxy S5: How to Insert or Remove a Micro SD card

Samsung Galaxy S5 allows you to extend your storage by providing you an external card slot that can be used to place a microSD card of up to 128GB capacity. It's quite useful since you can use your microSD card to keep the internal storage has free space enough(e.g: by moving app to microSD card, by setting this card as the default storage in some apps, etc.) so that your phone can work properly and doesn't encounter any issue caused by low internal storage.

How to insert a microSD card?
If you want to extend your storage by inserting the microSD card into your phone, you can do so by using the following steps:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Lift the back cover with your thumb or finger using the small notch at the top side of the Power button. Make sure to do it gently so that you won't damage your fingernail or the back cover.
3. Pull out the battery from its place with your thumb or finger using the small notch at the bottom side of the battery socket.
4. Insert the microSD card with the gold contacts in the card facing downwards to the microSD card slot. As a note, since the microSD card slot is located above the SIM card slot, make sure you insert the microSD card into the correct slot. If the card happens to be inserted in the SIM card slot, take your Samsung Galaxy S5 to a Samsung service center to remove the microSD card.
5. Push the microSD card into the slot.
6. Insert the battery by placing the gold contact in the battery to the contact in the battery socket and then push the battery to its place.
7. Replace the back cover.
8. Now, you're ready to turn on the phone.

How to remove a microSD card?
For any reason, if you want to remove the microSD card from your phone, you can do so by using the following steps:

1. Turn off your phone.
2. Lift the back cover with your thumb or finger using the small notch at the top side of the Power button. Make sure to do it gently so that you won't damage your fingernail or the back cover.
3. Pull out the battery from its place with your thumb or finger using the small notch at the bottom side of the battery socket.
4. Press the microSD card with your finger and then pull it out.
5. If you wish to change the current microSD card with the new/another one, you can insert the microSD card to the slot now.
6. Insert the battery by placing the gold contact in the battery to the contact in the battery socket and then push the battery to its place.
7. Replace the back cover.
8. Now, you're ready to turn on the phone.