10 Ways To Un-Samsungify Your Galaxy S5

The page argues that the Galaxy S5 is held back by TouchWiz and other Samsung software, even though the hardware is strong. It suggests making the phone feel more like stock Android without rooting or installing a custom ROM.

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• Replace the TouchWiz launcher with Nova Launcher, KK Launcher, or Themer, and use more minimal wallpapers or Muzei.
• Change the lockscreen, since the default TouchWiz version is cluttered and adds an annoying unlock sound.
• Turn off animation scale in Developer Options because the extra animations slow the device down.
• Disable S Voice from the home button so Google Now can be used with a long press instead.
• Customize the notification toggles by moving unused switches out of the active section.
• Switch the Settings app to List view to make the menu less messy.
• Turn off My Magazine from Home screen settings if you do not want the far-left screen reserved for it.
• Avoid Samsung Apps and skip Samsung account sign-up unless Gear 2 or Gear Fit manager apps are needed.
• Replace the Samsung keyboard with SwiftKey for better features and appearance.
• Disable Samsung apps that can be disabled, such as Memo, ChatOn, Smart Remote, S Voice, and S Health, to reduce background activity and battery use.