A man reacts while trying out his new Samsung Galaxy S5 in Jakarta
A man reacts while trying out his new Samsung Galaxy S5 in Jakarta, April 11, 2014. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd estimated that its January-March operating profit fell by 4.3 percent to 8.4 trillion won ($7.96 billion) as easing smartphone sales growth continued to weigh earnings down. REUTERS/Beawiharta REUTERS/Beawiharta

Whereas Samsung Galaxy S5 fell short of expectations, it still offers features that many people will find ideal to work with. More importantly, there are a number of ways people can maximize their use of the device improving speed and performance in the process.

Working with a Custom Launcher

According to AndroidPIT, one of the best ways to speed up and improve the performance of the Galaxy S5 is to opt for a custom launcher. TouchWiz has been associated with a number of issues in the past. It is also an interface that has been around for quite some time it may be prone to lags already. A custom launcher can help address performance issues with the TouchWiz. Users can also tailor the interface to match the look and feel of their devices. Some custom launchers come with varying themes to satisfy different user preferences.

Choose ART Instead of Dalvik

Going for ART instead of Dalvik should help increase speed. Android Runtime or ART came into the scene back in 2013. It was part of the Android KitKat 4.4 Developers menu. According to AndroidGuys, ART can offer three times faster performance compared to Dalvik. However, users should be careful as some programs are incompatible with Dalvik. ART applications are also tend to require more memory space.

Get Rid of S Voice

According to Expert Reviews, disabling the S voice can also help speed up and enhance performance of the S5 device. The Galaxy S5 usually comes with the S Voice enabled. To disable S Voice, go to Settings, and make sure the Open box is unchecked. People can see this through the Home key option.

It may also help users to delete pre-loaded apps. This may require root but getting rid of the pre-loaded apps, those not needed, can free up space and add more functionality to the device. Samsung has recently released its Samsung Galaxy Alpha device offering more powerful features.