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Samsung Galaxy S4 Explodes and Puts a House on Fire – Images

Samsung Galaxy S4 is making headlines from time to time these days on the Internet and on news channels. The reason behind making headlines on Media and the Internet is not that it is becoming famous or it’s outranking its competitors in competition. The main reason behind Galaxy S4 making headlines is the damages that are being caused by this newly released smart phone around the globe. In past three weeks, we have seen three different accidents caused by Galaxy S4 under the same issue including this damage as well.

We would like to say that this damage is the biggest damage cause by a smart phone in the history of cellphone innovation. Even Samsung’s biggest Rival, Apple’s iPhone didn’t make such huge damage in history. Samsung Galaxy S series, especially Galaxy S4 has made a new history in the case of causing damages.

Today a new user of Samsung Galaxy S4 residing in Hong Kong nearly escaped the fire that was caused by its Galaxy S4 while he was using it on a sofa. The fire started to erupt from the smartphone due to which the person threw away the Galaxy S4 on sofa that further lead to prominent fire. After the sofa caught fire, the whole house was burned down due intensive fire spreading from place to place.

The survivor of the case further told the authorities that he didn’t bought the Chinese version of the Galaxy S4, indeed he bought the original version of Galaxy S4 from an authorized retailer.

This is not the first time for a Samsung Galaxy S4 and S series to explode. Recently we reported a newly bought Samsung Galaxy S4 in Gulf set on fire while it was on charge.

29 July 2013
Samsung Should Consider Making Fire Proof Flagships – Galaxy S4 on Fire

Just imagine that you bought a new Galaxy S Flagship a month ago and it was released the preceding month of your purchase. Imagine the moment of happiness that you will be facing after buying the newly released Galaxy S handset. Lets suppose you bought a shinning Samsung Galaxy S4 and in the middle of night you smell something burning. When you get up to see what is burning and upon seeing you realize that Samsung Galaxy S4 that you bought a week ago is on Fire while it was on charge. What will be your reaction towards the situation? All the exciting moment of few days will be converted into grief moment and swearing on Samsung would be turned on.

This happens once in a lifetime or we can say hardly twice in a lifetime that people somehow end up burning their Samsung Galaxy S Flagship smart phones while one charge. In rear cases, people fake the burning issue to destroy the reputation and mostly the case of burning is genuine. In past we have seen the burning of Samsung Galaxy S3 in a users pocket and today we came across news that Samsung Galaxy S4 went on fire while it was on charge.

Any tech savvy person didn’t own the Galaxy S4 or any one who can fake the burning like it was done once for Samsung Galaxy S3. Indeed, a Girl named Sarah owned this unlucky Galaxy S4 Model. She bought the device on May 29, 2013, where as Samsung Galaxy S4 in Dubai launched a month ago.

“Sadly, one month later [after she bought the Galaxy S4], the phone was found burning, while charging. It’s only thanks to God that I woke up in the middle of the night and controlled the burning before it could cause damage to my home and family,” she wrote.

“I woke up in the middle of the night to [attend to] my toddler, and it was about 2am at night. I think it was charging for about 3 hours by then,” Sarah told emirates247.

After the report of Samsung Galaxy S4 on Fire in Dubai was published on Emirates24/7, Samsung Gulf took an action and responded to this issue immediately to secure its PR in Gulf. In response to this issue of Galaxy S4 on Fire, Samsung Gulf said:

“We have gotten hold of the product in question, and will be conducting a thorough examination to determine the exact cause of this incident. We would like to assure our customers that we have always employed strict quality control and safety standards to ensure a safe and pleasant user experience.”

We are glad that no one was hurt during the incident or the fire didn’t combusted at large to make a proper mess. Sarah handled the situation on time and now she has been provided a new Samsung Galaxy S4 with a Flip Cover in Replacement.

Our Analysis of Samsung Galaxy S4 Going on Fire:

We cannot tell the root cause of the issue that lead to Galaxy S4 on Fire. We can tell you the causes that might have led the Galaxy S4 on Fire.

First of all, it is a smartphone and not laptop that is being charged overnight. Every smartphone has its own charging time and should be pulled off when it’s charged at Full because the charging continues to supply power until it is not removed from the socket.

This is one of the major reasons that lead to burning issues. As we stated above that it’s a smartphone and not a laptop, therefore, it gets over heated and results in Firing up the charging port or some other issue.

The second cause can be the use of pirated cable or wall charger. Most of the time these things also help in causing fire due to short-circuit or so.

Third thing can be the issue at company’s end that they supplied a defected piece accidentally or didn’t checked every piece at their end.

Conclusion:

We would recommend Samsung to start making Galaxy S Series Flagships Fire Proof after they have introduced Galaxy S4 Active as Water Proof and after seeing all the incidents of burnings.

11 July 2013
How to Root Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Using Active Root – Tutorial

GeoHot, the father of iPhone Jailbreak released Active Root Tool that Roots Samsung Galaxy S4. This is the first time in history that GeoHot moved to a different platform in Smart Phone field from iOS to Android. In past, GeoHot used to jailbreak iOS Versions for a limited time and suddenly disappeared from the Jailbreaking community. Then after a long time, he made a heroic return when the team of well-known iOS hackers was planning to initiate SHAtter Exploit to jailbreak iOS 4.x.x series in their Greenpois0n Tool. Unfortunately, the exploit was leaked somewhere on the Internet and was fixed by Apple on the spot.

Before the exploit could leak, GeoHotz (George Hotz) made a heroic return and released L1merain Exploit for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 3G, and iPod Touch 4. This l1merain exploit was a Boot Rom level exploit that PWNED the above mentioned devices for life. This means that Apple cannot patch the exploit until they don’t release a new iDevice.

However, GeoHotz was never seen in the Jailbreak community after this L1mrain exploit for the iOS 4.x.x and newer versions. Later on, Sony sued him for Jailbreaking Sony PS3.

After the battle ended with Sony, GeoHotz was spotted at Facebook doing an internship. After the internship was completed, he disappeared like a ghost and was never seen in any field.

Recently, he release Active Root Application to Root Samsung Galaxy S4 Active that was released by Samsung on June 20, 2013 on Galaxy Premiere.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Using Active Root – Tutorial

GeoHotz has made the rooting of Samsung Galaxy S4 Active as easy an ABC. The previous rooting tools needed some files to be downloaded, but this tool of Active Root doesn’t needs any file to be downloaded prior Rooting Samsung Galaxy S4 Active.

Step 1:

Go to Active Root website Here from your Samsung Galaxy S4 Active and download the Tool by clicking on the Lambda sign.

Step 2:

Once you have downloaded the .apk file, simply install it on your Samsung Galaxy S4 Active and Run the file to Root your Samsung Galaxy S4 Active.

7 July 2013
All Eyes on The Galaxy S4 in Zurich – Best Giveaway by Samsung

The Korean company in Zurich came with a brilliant marketing idea to promote their newly released Galaxy S4 Flagship. Samsung in Zurich placed a screen at Zurich Main Station under the name of Galaxy S4 Stare Down Test. In this test, a person crossing by or interested in getting the Galaxy S4 would need to stare for 60 minutes to get free Samsung Galaxy S4 from Samsung representatives present at the Main Zurich Station.

The test wasn’t easy as an ABC because nothing can be given away without going through hurdles. Every one trying the test failed, but a lucky guy passed the test. In order to see how did he passed the test, you need to see the video below:

All Eyes on the Galaxy S4 Video:

The tactics used by Samsung is out-of-the-way. It is mind-blowing. We can say that Samsung has taken Giveaways to a whole new level.

If you loved the video of all eyes on the galaxy s4, then you will love to share this post and spread the word.

29 June 2013
First Android Based Cameraphone Galaxy S4 Zoom Image Leaked

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is the first Android based Camera Phone to debut by Samsung in few weeks. The rumors regarding Galaxy S4 Zoom Camera surfaced the Internet time ago and nothing was confirmed, whether the rumors are real or fake. As time passed by, the rumors regarding Galaxy S4 Zoom Camera started to take a great pace and confirmations started to arrive regarding its legitimacy. Later on, it was confirmed that Samsung is going to announce Galaxy S4 Camera Zoom this summer.

However, the thing that wasn’t clear about this Galaxy S 4 Zoom was about the ability of calling function to be added in this version or not because in the previous version of Galaxy S Camera, there was no functionality of calling. We did reported about the alleged functionality of calling feature to be added in Galaxy S4 Zoom Camera, but nothing was confirmed. A reliable source did told that the calling functionality would be arriving in Galaxy S 4 Zoom Camera, but they their self were skeptical about this feature because it was an advance feature to be added in a camera.

To clear the doubt of calling functionality, SamMobile has obtained the first image of actual Galaxy S4 Zoom with real time functions that would be coming in Galaxy S 4 Zoom Camera this summer.

The Galaxy S4 Zoom obtains a 4.3” qHD AMOLED display with a 1.6GHz dual-core processor, 16 MP camera sensor with optical zoom, 8 GB internal and external micro SD up to 64 GB, Bluetooth 4.0, LE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, and A-GPS. This means that Galaxy S 4 Camera would be quipped with a SIM Card that will allow you to use GPS and will allow you to call as well. Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom Camera Phone would be equipped with Android OS 4.2.2 and Samsung’s own Touch Wiz.

So far, we have seen the unveiling of Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 Mini, and now Galaxy S4 Zoom. Hence, we know that Samsung would be announcing the same things on June 20,2013 in London at its Premiere. We had already made a list of all these things that is present over here.

8 June 2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is Now Officially Active – Press Release

Samsung officially announces Galaxy S4 Active ahead of its Premiere Event planned to debut on June 20,2013 in London. The name of Galaxy S4 Active might sound new to some of you because we didn’t covered a lot about the leaks of Galaxy S4 Active in past. In past we have seen it leaking around the web with specifications and handset images. At that time, we took everything as a rumor and didn’t put faith into Galaxy S4 Active and Galaxy S4 Mini. The Korean giant has unveiled Galaxy S4 Mini few days ago and today they announced Galaxy S4 Active.

It was heavily expected that the company would unveil all these smart phones on its upcoming Premiere Event in London on June 20, 2013 with many more innovative things, but Samsung announced these two Galaxy S4 family members prior to the event. However, there is much more to be focused on the Premiere Event because innovation would be at its peak on June 20, 2013 in London. Before Samsung would be able to take the stage to announce the innovation that it has made, Apple would be taking the stage on June 10, 2013 at WWDC 13 to announce “Where a whole new world is developing”.

As of now, we are only interested in knowing the official specifications of Galaxy S4 Active and what is new in this smart phone.

Official Specifications of Galaxy S4 Active:

Galaxy S4 Active is packed with a stunning 4.99” Full HD TFT LCD display, 1.9GHz quad-core processor, 8 MP camera, LTE, and Wi-Fi. Moreover, the device has got amply of sensors in it to make a wonderful user experience by letting the user enjoy Android 4.2.2 features. Other than these basic features, the new thing added in Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is that the company has made it dust and waterproof.

The smart phone is specifically made for outdoor use.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Official Press Release:

[toggle title_open=”Close Me” title_closed=”Open Me” hide=”no” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]SEOUL, Korea 17:00 KST – June 5, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, today announced the GALAXY S4 Active, designed to enhance life experiences of the active user who wants to stay connected while exploring environments from the most rugged mountain trails to the roughest rivers.

“The GALAXY S4 Active is the newest addition to the GALAXY series and is purposefully designed for active users who love the outdoors,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung has taken the innovative features of the GALAXY S4 and added breakthrough protective design elements to create a device that thrives in an active environment and is built for a lifestyle of travel and exploration.”

Maximizing Durability

Recognizing the demands of a dynamic lifestyle, the GALAXY S4 Active was engineered to keep active users connected as they explore and experience the world around them.

The GALAXY S4 Active has qualified protection from dust and water (IP67＊), so you never have to leave the device at home during a long day at the beach or dusty hike. The fully sealed design keeps dust particles out and protects against water damage for up to 30 minutes of submergence at a depth of one meter. Equipped with a water-resistant earphone jack, the GALAXY S4 Active frees you to use earphones in more adventurous conditions, in the same way you’ve used them in normal ones. Whether capturing every moment of a wild rafting trip or taking a great underwater photo in the pool, the device’s unique construction lets users capture amazing moments previously impossible using a normal smartphone.

(＊ IP stands for International Protection against ingress of solid foreign objects and harmful ingress of water. The highest level is IP68,)

Explore Longer with Powerful Performance

An active lifestyle requires plenty of energy, and the GALAXY S4 Active offers a long-lasting and powerful user experience.

Featuring a 1.9 GHZ Quad-Core processor and 2,600mAh battery, the GALAXY S4 Active can handle the most intensive tasks with ease and precision. Striking color and stunning resolution on the device’s beautiful 5.0’’ Full HD TFT LCD screen (443 PPI) makes playing the newest games or watching hours of video easy on the eyes. And with ‘Glove Touch’, cold weather is no longer a problem since the touchscreen can be fully operated while wearing gloves.

With an 8-megapixel rear camera, users can easily share their vivid experiences while on the go. Unique to the GALAXY S4 Active camera, ‘Aqua Mode’ can be used to increase visual quality and clarity for enhanced underwater images and video. The volume key located on the side of the device can be used as a camera key, allowing users to easily and quickly open the camera application to capture photo and video the moment it happens. Additionally, the camera transforms into a powerful LED flash light to assist in low-light and nighttime activities with a simple long press of the volume key.

Richer & Fuller Life Experience

The GALAXY S4 Active is designed with a seamless interface that incorporates popular features of the GALAXY S4.

‘S Travel (Trip Advisor)’ offers travel assistance, local information, and recommendations to provide a more seamless experience in an unfamiliar environment. ‘S Translator’ makes international travel easy by providing instant text or voice translation for emails and text messages.

The camera interface is designed to make capturing and sharing meaningful moments intuitive and more engaging with multiple shooting modes including ‘Drama Shot’, which allows users to see all the action in one continuous time-lapse, and ‘Sound & Shot’, which uniquely stores sound and voice together with the image to capture the moment in an immersive visual/audio format. With ‘Story Album’, photos taken with the GALAXY S4 Active are collected and sorted according to a user’s timeline, geo-tagging information or a specific event to instantly create an organized photo album. To help facilitate sharing, users can also use the ‘Group Play’ function to enjoy music, photos, documents and games together and across various devices including GALAXY S4, GALAXY S4 mini, GALAXY Mega 6.3 and GALAXY Mega 5.8.

‘Samsung Smart Pause’ enables users to control of the screen using optical cues. While watching a video, the video pauses when you look away and starts right up again when returning to view, saving vital battery life and time spent rewinding. ‘Air View’ lets you preview the content of an email by simply hovering your fingers over the screen, which saves time and data. With ‘Air Gesture’, you can change the music track, scroll up and down on a web page, or accept a call with a simple wave of the hand. Additionally, ‘S Health’ helps you keep track of your personal health statistics. When paired with the S Health Accessory, you can monitor your heart rate, weight, sleep pattern and other personal measurements to assist in a healthy lifestyle.

Enhanced Content and Services

The GALAXY S4 Active also offers competitive content and services to provide a seamless mobile experience anytime and anywhere.

Using the ‘Samsung Hub’, users can access music, videos, books, games and engaging educational content. With a beautiful magazine-style interface, users can browse a variety of content across services, as well as purchase and manage their content easily with a single Samsung Account. Users can also control their TV through Samsung WatchON’s IR remote, which transforms the GALAXY S4 Active into a remote control for TVs, set-top boxes, and DVD players. Through ‘Samsung WatchON’, the GALAXY S4 Active also offers a broad selection of entertainment content including live TV, cable TV and video on demand, facilitated by the rich digital context provided by Samsung’s EPG (Electronic Program Guide) system. ‘ChatON’, another unique feature, connects and facilitates group chats, media sharing and interacting in creative new ways using pictures, hand drawings or figures across mobile devices. Further enhancing the device’s sharing capabilities, users can use ‘Samsung Link’ to share and sync content across multiple Samsung digital devices.

The GALAXY S4 Active will be available for purchase beginning this summer, with initial retail in the U.S. and Sweden. It will be offered in three different color options: Urban Grey, Dive Blue and Orange Flare. Specific availability will vary depending on the market.

Media requests and invited partners will be offered hands-on demonstrations with the GALAXY S4 Active at the Samsung Premiere 2013 GALAXY & ATIV in London on Thursday, June 20th.[/toggle]

5 June 2013