Samsung Galaxy S5 is one of the most exciting devices for the year 2014.
But is Galaxy S5 a right phone for you?
Unlike Galaxy S4 which packs so many half-baked features, Galaxy S5 focused on user experience. Most new features in Galaxy S5 are apparently well polished.
It is probably the best update of Galaxy S series.
For the good and bad things of Samsung Galaxy S5 features and specifications, we explained them briefly in this post.
In this page, I will share with you the details of top 10 features that make Galaxy S5 unique.
Each feature will be explained in an individual page so that we can cover them with some technical details.
Hopefully, this Samsung Galaxy S5 features explained page will serve you as a buyer guide. It will help you to decide whether Galaxy S5 is a right phone for you.
Moreover, if you are new user of Galaxy S5, these guides will help you use these new features of Galaxy S5
The Galaxy S5 features will be discussed include:
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Galaxy S5 Fast Auto Focus
Autofocus is not new for camera sensors. What makes Galaxy S5 camera different is the fast auto focus. How fast can it be? What are the technologies behind the Galaxy S5 fast fous? Why it is relevant to you? This Galaxy S5 features explained page will explain to you the details of Galaxy S5 Fast Auto Focus feature.
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Galaxy S5 HDR (rich tone)
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Galaxy S5 Selective Focus (and change focus)
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Galaxy S5 Ultra Power Saving Mode
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Galaxy S5 Download Booster
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Galaxy S5 Finger Scanner
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Galaxy S5 IP 67-certified Dust and Water Resistant
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Galaxy S5 Heart Rate Monitor
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Galaxy S5 New S Health
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Galaxy S5 Kids Mode
Of course, we may add more Galaxy S5 features if needed. If you have any suggestions on topics, please let us know in the comment box below.
To know more about Samsung Galaxy S5, please check our Samsung Galaxy S5 Online manual and blog posts.
Nabil Rana says
May 7, 2014 at 7:21 pmwell i bought a phone from saudi arabia there is no settings and selective focus option in my phone,can u just tell me what to do now?
simon says
May 8, 2014 at 12:14 amBy default, once you open camera app, in the left side, the second button is selective focus.
Are you in easy mode? If so, switching to standard mode will will you this feature.
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May 7, 2014 at 11:35 pmPlease tell me how to forward a text on my Samsung 5, right now when I press the text to forward the words delete or copy text show up but nothing that says forward
simon says
May 8, 2014 at 12:19 amDon’t move you finger when you tap and hold the message. Also, you can try to tap and hold blank area of the message.
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May 15, 2014 at 8:45 amCan you tell me, what are the uses of multipurpose jack of galaxy s5? Can i use it to connect a projector?
simon says
May 15, 2014 at 9:17 amIt can be used as USB port, charging port, MHL port.
Of course, you can connect your s5 to a projector. But you need an adapter (micro USB MHL to vga). It should cost you less than $20.
If your projector also supports HDMI input, you can also use a MHL adapter. This one is usually more expensive. But you can also use it to connect your s5 to a TV.
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May 22, 2014 at 3:41 pmHo il Samsung S5 ma ogni volta che provo a fare il download booster mi dà questo messaggio: download booster disabilitato, esiste un modo per cercare di riabilitarlo?
lynne hallam says
May 25, 2014 at 5:09 amtrying to find zoom in the camera. on the s4 it was the volume button, but that appears to take a shot on this one. also i dont have a quick camera icon on my lock screen
simon says
May 25, 2014 at 11:36 amSpread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
The camera icon in the lock screen is available when your screen security is set to swipe. Then you can find the option in Settings–lock screen.
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May 30, 2014 at 3:14 amCan the Samsung Galaxy s5 still be water resistant without the battery cover
simon says
May 30, 2014 at 5:07 amNo, if you change the back cover of your s5, for example, using some s view cover, you will lose the water resistant feature.
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May 30, 2014 at 3:09 pmWhen ever my I open a program the net keeps tuning off is it normal
ahmad says
May 30, 2014 at 3:10 pmTurning
simon says
May 31, 2014 at 12:57 amNot sure about your question.
If the WiFi network turns off when you open an app, then you cannot use the WiFi. Of course, this is not normal. By default, WiFi turns off after screen is locked (and no running processes that require internet connection).
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June 25, 2014 at 3:20 pmHey nice info given!
Can you tell me when will the galaxy s6 smartphone be launched??
Mohit Roshankhede says
July 14, 2014 at 2:29 pmI am not having download booster button in my s5 notification panel nor in any settings…!! Plz help me find that…!
simon says
July 14, 2014 at 2:49 pmThat means the download booster is not available for that model. This could be due to one of the two possible reasons : 1. No 4g let in the phone; or 2. The carrier removed it.
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July 16, 2014 at 8:00 pmAre all s5 water proof
simon says
July 17, 2014 at 12:16 amS5 is only water resistant, not water proof.
You need check the specifications for your model, although almost all s5 (SM G900 series) has this feature.
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July 21, 2014 at 7:08 pmCan I send group message ( >20) in samsung S5?
simon says
July 22, 2014 at 12:40 amI think the limit is 10. Some carriers have even lower limit or don’t support group messaging.
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July 22, 2014 at 7:02 amHow can I transfer music that I have on my PC to my phone so I can add it to a playlist??
simon says
July 22, 2014 at 12:00 pmConnect your S5 with your PC using an USB cable, then you copy the files to the phone.
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July 22, 2014 at 2:15 pmDo I need to turn on something on my phone to get my PC to recognize my phone?
simon says
July 22, 2014 at 2:43 pmIf the phone is not recognized, you can install Samsung kies 3 on your pc (not kies 2),which includes necessary drivers fire pc.
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July 23, 2014 at 5:31 pmWhich would be the best app to work with s health and gear fit to help manage my medications peak flow, oxygen saturation and bp (entered manually or bluetooth) without needing different apps for each one. need to log measurements and compare graphs including times of doses and before and after readings against activity over time….its difficult have respiratory and mobility issues while needing to monitor effectiveness of new respiratory meds.
wyvernsrose says
July 23, 2014 at 5:37 pmIncluding menstral cycles in logs, temperature, mood, anxiety (not just stress) blood sugar, these are all primarily journaling/logging and graphing data which im sure wouldnt be too complex for developers to include……. would also get a thumbs up even if as separate modules integrated in s health like lark
wyvernsrose says
July 23, 2014 at 5:40 pmOh monthly data dumps to drop box in a useable format would be awesome too thanks
wyvernsrose says
July 23, 2014 at 5:51 pmOk better explained…..wish list for additional s health modules
– oxygen saturation and peak flow (respiratory function)
– blood pressure
– medication reminders and recording of multiple doses and medications
– pain/symptom/asthma check (there are surveys with scores) etc medical journal
– blood sugar
– fertility – weight temp cycles symptoms tracked/compiled
– mood tracker, include agitation and anxiety any number of mental health orgs would put their hand up to include their beta apps/research eg NIMH, beyond blue, black dog institute, international bipolar foundation,
Would build an awesome true health suite
saiteja says
July 24, 2014 at 6:53 pmWhy don’t you just have s voice without the Internet. . ..?
simon says
July 25, 2014 at 12:41 amIt needs some processing and it’s almost impossible to put the database on a phone.
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July 31, 2014 at 12:55 pmThe function multi window on my can’t turn on. How can i fix that problem. Thanks
simon says
July 31, 2014 at 1:28 pmSettings–Multi Window. Drag it to right to enable it.
Make sure you are not in easy mode. Settings–Easy mode, check Standard mode.
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August 4, 2014 at 8:35 pmIs the samsung galaxy s5 water resistant without the multipurpose jack protector?
simon says
August 4, 2014 at 11:57 pmNo, you must put on the multipurpose jack (aka USB port) protector to achieve water resistant.
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August 6, 2014 at 9:20 amKids mode keep up popping up. Can not uninstall it. Where do i delete it on usb to Pc.
simon says
August 6, 2014 at 11:49 amSettings–Applications manager. Tap Kids mode, tap uninstall.
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August 16, 2014 at 2:53 pmI cant use my s5 in the rain.it freezes and cant send messages.just two drops of rain and it wont work.according to the shop its not water resisant but is waterproof
simon says
August 16, 2014 at 3:23 pmNot waterproof. it is not designed to be used in rain or under water (screen will not so responsive unless you change the touch sensitivity).
it is a kind of protection. If you happen to be caught in a rain, s5 may be not damaged., but s4 will very likely be damaged.
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August 19, 2014 at 5:58 amMy wife has somehow gotten her s5 stuck in kids mode. She claims she was never prompted to setup a pin or alternate password, which kids mode asks for in order to exit. How do we exit kids mode without either?
simon says
August 19, 2014 at 10:59 amBoot the phone into safe mode (when the phone reboots, press and hold volume up button until it finishes the rebooting). In safe mode, you can uninstall the kids mode.
Then reboot the phone normal way. If you need kids mode, you can add the widget to home screen. Tap the widget to finish the installation and setup.
You have to create a PIN (4-digit) during the setup. In most regions, alternative password must also be created.
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August 27, 2014 at 8:36 amHi, I love my samsung 5 other than the fact it will not let me take succesive photos, I take one pic it then has a delay, shows the photo taken and I then have to press the back button to go back to camera screen. How do I change this? Thanks lisa
simon says
August 27, 2014 at 9:57 amYou can turn off review pics/videos in camera settings. In camera app, tap settings icon, scroll down, make sure review pics/videos is off.
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August 27, 2014 at 9:31 pmBrilliant! Thankyou so much, can’t believe it was so simple, has been annoying me for ages:)
siddique khan says
August 29, 2014 at 9:34 pmLike samsung galaxy beam there is a feature in samsung galaxy s5 for built in projector??
Someone tell me that s5 has built in projector like samsung galaxy beam
simon says
August 30, 2014 at 2:58 amNo, as I know. A projector needs lens and there’s no space for them in s5.
S5 and some other galaxy devices support screen mirroring to tv through Miracast. Of course, this requires a Miracast supported tv or a Miracast adapter.
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September 9, 2014 at 2:46 pmmy google search widget, disappeared… how do i get it back??
simon says
September 10, 2014 at 12:09 amIt’s a normal widget. You can add it to the home screen just as other widget.
You can go to app drawer (the 16 dots), switch to widget, tap and hold the Google search widget .
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September 9, 2014 at 2:51 pmwhen i open an email it goes to a blank screen, after it tries to open… then i have to open mail again for it to open…. was not doing this before… whats up???
simon says
September 10, 2014 at 12:13 amReboot the phone.
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September 17, 2014 at 12:15 ami need help… anytime someone calls me it is telling me who it is instead of using my ringtone and the weird hand appears how do i turn it off
simon says
September 17, 2014 at 12:42 amCheck this guide: (there are several possible settings) https://galaxys5guide.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-how-to-guides/how-to-silence-galaxy-s5/
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September 23, 2014 at 2:26 amI got into kids mode and i followed te guide of getting out of kids mode and it said to turn it off and it will send it back to normal mode but it didnt im still in kids mode please help i have a llot of messages an notifications i need to see but it wont let me. Please Help. Please
simon says
September 23, 2014 at 3:35 amYou need reboot the phone into safe mode, uninstall kids mode, then reboot, as shown in this guide.
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October 28, 2014 at 1:10 pmAfter I updated the s health app it now tells me that unfortunatley the app has stopped working and I can’t get it to it at all
simon says
October 28, 2014 at 1:59 pmYou can try to clear cache for this app (settings–application manager– All -S Health). You can also try to reboot the phone to see whether it helps.
If your data are synced with Samsung server, you can also tap clear data.
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November 2, 2014 at 12:12 amThanks, before I could read this message I just deleted aap and reloaded that seemed to fix the prob but thanks for helping!
Laura says
January 14, 2015 at 5:19 amI am wondering if in order to use the pedometer on S Health if I need to wear my phone on an arm band or keep it in my pocket or how I need to wear it to keep accurate steps.
simon says
January 14, 2015 at 5:28 amJust put it in your pocket.
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January 17, 2015 at 1:55 amYou can just carry it in your pocket