Samsung Galaxy S5 Problem and Solution

The Samsung Galaxy S5 (Available as – SM-G900F, SM-G900I, SM-G900K/G900L/G900S, SM-G900M, SM-G900A and SM-G900T) is the latest very popular and widely sold Android smartphone from Samsung.

But, like any other mobile cell phone, this smart phone too has some bugs and problems that need to be fixed.

Following are some of the problems and solutions related with Samsung Galaxy S5 Cell Phone.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Screen Problem – The screen doesn’t turn on.

Many buyers and users of Samsung Galaxy S5 mobile cell phone are complaining about its screen problem. In many cases, the screen doesn’t not turn ON Automatically when the phone is on STANDBY for some time. The screen just remains black.

Here is how to solve and fix this problem:

1. Restart the phone or Turn it OFF and again Turn it ON.
2. If the problem is not fixed then remove the battery and again insert it back.
3. You may also have to change the “Lock Screen” Setting. Just go to Settings and select “Device”. Select the “Lock Screen” Option and then select “Additional Information”. Uncheck and turn OFF the setting.
4. If the problem is still not solved then you may have to Disable the “S Health App and the Smart Remote App. Go to – Settings – Accessibility – Vision – Dark screen – Turn OFF.
5. Buggy applications can also cause the problem. Check ad uninstall.

1. If nothing works then Factory Reset the Phone. Go to Settings – Backup and reset- Factory data reset.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Camera Problem – Camera Failure, Slow Camera

Many users have complained of several problems with camera of Samsung Galaxy S5. Sometimes the camera is slow to respond and sometimes a warning pops out saying “Camera Failed”.

Here is how to solve and fix this problem:

1. Restart the phone and see if the problem is solved or not.
2. Go to Settings – Application Manager – Camera App – Force Stop, Clear cache, and Clear data.
3. If the problem is not solved then remove the MicroSD card and save the photos and videos in the phone.
4. Have you installed any app that uses the flashlight like the Flashlight App. If yes, then try to uninstall the app.
5. If the camera responds too slowly then do following – Tap on the Gear icon located at the bottom left – Turn OFF Picture stabilization. This feature often slows down the camera.
6. If nothing works the Factory Reset the Phone as explained above.
7. If the problem is still not solved then visit the retailer or Authorised Samsung Service Center.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Audio Problem – Caller Can’t Hear Your or You Can’t Hear the Caller

Many users have complained of several problems with audio / speaker and microphone of Samsung Galaxy S5. Sometimes the caller cannot hear the other person and sometimes the other person cannot hear the caller. Sometimes the audio is not audible.

Here is how to solve and fix this problem:

1. Clear the cache and close any running active application. Also clear the RAM.
2. Make sure the audio volume is maximum.
3. Restart the phone if required.

1. If the problem is not solved then remove the battery and the SIM and again insert them back and turn ON the Cell Phone.
2. Make sure no external Bluetooth device is paired with the phone. Turn OFF Bluetooth.
3. If the other person cannot hear you then check the microphone. Make sure there is nothing caught in the microphone hole. Use air pressure to clean the hole.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Menu Button

The Samsung Galaxy S5 replaces the Menu Button with the Multitasking button located at the bottom.

Samsung Galaxy S5 No Download Booster

Download Booster is a feature that allows fast downloading of files Wi-Fi and LTE. This is a Network carrier problem and not handset problem.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Water Damage Problem

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is water resistant and not water proof. It can withstand if submerged in 1 meter deep water for about 30 minutes. Not for unlimited time. This time is more than enough for anyone to take out the phone from water if by accident it falls in water.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Software Problem

Remove unnecessary apps and turn OFF all the unnecessary settings. The phone will work fine.

Samsung Galaxy S5