After the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and, shortly after, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, many users debate between changing equipment or take advantage of new software features of the phablet on your smartphone. One of the effects of the rapid release of new models is “buyer's remorse syndrome.” The good news is that you can bring part of the Galaxy Note 3 to the Galaxy S4 installing your applications.
This is what has surely happened to more than one user of the Samsung Galaxy S4 when seeing the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3. However, there is a possibility of being able to have a part of the Galaxy Note 3 inside the Galaxy S4. How? Installing some of the applications that are installed on the phablet on the smartphone.
This is possible thanks to the user LastStandingDroid, member of the forum XDA Developers, who has created versions of various applications specific to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that can be installed on the Galaxy S4, which he has shared through the forum. This post compiles APKs and ports that the community has been testing with different levels of compatibility.
Some applications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 are not valid for the Galaxy S4
Notably not all apps on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can work on the Samsung Galaxy S4 as some require the device to run the version Android 4.3 of the operating system, which has not yet officially arrived for the smartphone. But do not worry as some of these applications will reach the Samsung Galaxy S4 with the arrival of Android 4.3 as is the case with Samsung Wallet o Samsung KNOX, the company's security app.
Among the latests Moravia's compositions applications of the Galaxy Note 3 that we can install in the Samsung Galaxy S4 without problem we have available the manager de files, Bloomberg +, Galaxy Note3 MMS, gallery, camera app or wallpaper manager among many. We leave you the following link to the forum of XDA Developers where you can download these applications and see the rest available, as well as the steps to follow to install them.
In addition, the community has also managed to carry the Knox suite, MyFiles (file manager), the feed type Magazine and the alarm widget. According to XDA Developers, some work directly as APKs, while others require Android 4.3 and sometimes install itself as a system app. If your S4 is using a stock or system-based ROM Android 4.2.2, the latter will not work.
It should be noted that applications such as the camera, gallery, video player, SFinder or Works will only work on those Samsung Galaxy S4 that have the filtered version of Android 4.3 installed. Finally, say that according to the user comments LastStandingDroid, some published applications do not work correctly and give an error, such as the photo gallery or the video player seems to close unexpectedly when clicking on a file to preview it or the fact that the Samsung Wallet application does not go beyond the first screen.
Note 3 Camera on Galaxy S4: Improvements and Recommended Method
La Note 3 camera app It was optimized compared to the S4, with a improved JPG compression algorithm and smart mode Surround Shot (immersive panoramas in the style of Panorama 360). The community has created a port in ZIP format to install from CWM/TWRP recovery. No file compatible with ODIN on these ports, so a custom recovery is essential.
Before flashing, it is recommended to perform a nandroid copy to be able to go back if there are errors and verify what ROMs accept the ZIP as indicated by the author on XDA (the patch is usually adapted for S4 with Android 4.3). This approach reduces errors such as forced closure of the camera or gallery after installation.
Installation and compatibility tips
– Active Unknown origins to install APKs and if an app replaces another one in the system, uninstall the previous version first to avoid signature conflictsIn some cases you will need root to copy the app to /system/app with correct permissions.
- Note that KNOX and security policies may block or warn about system changes. Some features (e.g., corporate services or payments) may require the KNOX environment whole to operate.
– Several Note 3 apps work on S4 with Android 4.3 or higher, while in Android 4.2.2 may not boot. This pattern has also been seen in other community ports: when APKs for later devices, such as those for the Galaxy S5 for phones with Android 4.4, are installed as normal APKs but with limitations; some functions do not work by lack of hardware (e.g. heart rate sensor in S Health) or accessories (feature managers) Gear 2/Gear Fit (no paired watch).
Common errors: "App not installed" and download problems
If the warning appears when installing an APK "Application not installed" On the Galaxy S4, it is usually due to: conflict of firms (uninstall the previous version or delete the system app data), version incompatibility (requires Android 4.3), lock by KNOX (temporarily disables protection) or incomplete installation. Also check the architecture and that the package is not corrupted.
If the problem is with Google Play When downloading, it is often the connection. Connect your S4 to a stable Wi-Fi network or turn on mobile data. To turn on mobile data: Step 1. Swipe from the top to open the Quick access panel. Step 2. Active Mobile dataIf the network isn't responding, restart your router or change the band/SSID and try the download again.
With these guidelines, you will be able to test many of the following on your Galaxy S4: Galaxy Note 3 apps (camera, MMS, gallery, file manager, wallpapers, Bloomberg+, KNOX, Magazine and more) knowing what each one requires, how to install them safely and how to solve the most common mistakes without losing any of the advantages that the XDA community offers.
