Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4

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Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 Price

At the time of it's release in 2013, Q3, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 was about 390 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of the Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4?

The Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 has a battery capacity of 2600 mAh.

How to reset or factory restore Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 device?

Resetting or factory restoring a Samsung device is a necessary step when you encounter several issues like slow performance, apps crashing, the device becoming unresponsive, and numerous other problems that cannot be resolved through software updates or general troubleshooting. In this guide, we'll explore the most common and recommended ways to reset a Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 device. Note that factory resetting your device will erase all data, so it is advisable that you make a backup of all your essential files and data before resetting. Method 1: Using the Home Button and Volume Up/Down Keys This method involves using the home button and volume up/down keys to enter recovery mode and then resetting the device. Here are the steps: 1. Power off your device completely. 2. Press and hold the home button for about 15 seconds until the Samsung logo appears on the screen. 3. Release the home button and immediately press and hold the volume up and down keys at the same time until recovery mode appears on the screen. 4. Highlight “Wipe data/factory reset” using the volume up and down keys and then press the power button to select it. 5. You will be prompted to confirm the reset. Highlight “Yes - delete all user data” using the volume up and down keys and then press the power button to select it. 6. The device will begin to erase all data, and this process may take several minutes to complete. 7. Once the reset is complete, reboot the device and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the device as if it were new. Method 2: Using the Samsung Smart Switch Application Samsung Smart Switch is an application that allows you to back up and restore your data to a new device or to an older device that you wish to restore. You can install this application on your computer or smartphone and use it to back up your data to your computer or to another device. Here's how to reset your Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 using Smart Switch: 1. Download and install the Samsung Smart Switch application on your computer or smartphone. 2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Launch Samsung Smart Switch on your computer or smartphone and select “Back up data” from the home screen. 4. Select the “Galaxy S4” that you wish to back up and then enter your Samsung account information. 5. The application will begin to back up all your data to your computer or smartphone. 6. Once the backup is complete, disconnect your device from your computer and power off the device completely. 7. Press and hold the home button for about 15 seconds until the Samsung logo appears on the screen. 8. Release the home button and immediately press and hold the volume up and down keys at the same time until recovery mode appears on the screen. 9. In recovery mode, highlight “Wipe data/factory reset” using the volume up and down keys and then press the power button to select it. 10. You will be prompted to confirm the reset. Highlight “Yes - delete all user data” using the volume up and down keys and then press the power button to select it. 11. The device will begin to erase all data, and this process may take several minutes to complete. 12. Once the reset is complete, reboot the device and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the device as if it were new. Method 3: Using Samsung’s Official Factory Reset Tool Samsung's official factory reset tool is a standalone application that allows you to reset your Samsung device without using a computer or a smartphone. You can download the application from the Samsung download center and use it to reset your device. Here's how to reset your Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 using the factory reset tool: 1. Download the official factory reset tool from the Samsung download center. 2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Launch the factory reset tool on your computer and select “Samsung warranty connection” from the home screen. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your Samsung account information. 5. The application will begin to download the update that will erase all data on your device. 6. Disconnect your device from your computer and power off the device completely.

What type of display does the Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 have?

The Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 has a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display.

What is the maximum storage capacity of the Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4?

The Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 has a maximum storage capacity of 64 GB.


Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - I9506
: 5, 9 - SHV-E330S
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - I9506
4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - I9506
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2013, Q3. Released 2013, Q3
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Weight: 130 g (4.59 oz)
SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

Type: Super AMOLED
Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~72.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS: Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU: Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330

Memory

Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single: 13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.14µm, AF
Features: LED flash, HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: 2 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
Features: Dual video call
Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
NFC: Yes
Infrared port: Yes
Radio: No
USB: microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture
: S-Voice natural language commands and dictation Air gestures

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging: Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Stand-by: Up to 370 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 17 h (3G)
Music play: Up to 62 h

Misc

Colors: White Frost, Black Mist (I9506)/ Arctic Blue, Red Aurora, rose gold white, rose gold black, deep black (SHV-E330S)
Models: SHV-E330S, GT-i9506, GT-I9506, GT-I9507V, SHV-E330K, SHV-E300S
SAR: 0.93 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 0.39 W/kg (head)     0.44 W/kg (body)
Price: About 390 EUR

Tests

Performance: Basemark OS II 2.0: 1105

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