Samsung Galaxy S III to be released in April 2012

OREGATO · 26-07-2012 1:35pm

Pj! wrote: »

Thanks very much. The Samsung keyboard is a nightmare.

How safe are non-standard keyboards?

If you're referring to the link I put up, that's the stock ICS keyboard so it should be good enough, a few days on and I find it is perfect for me.

Hope it helps

fionny · 26-07-2012 2:57pm

PrzemoF wrote: »

"Samsung has disabled an advanced search function in an update to the international version of its flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone, following a patent dispute with Apple"

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18980115

does it mean that quickdroid [1] will be killed as well?

[1] https://code.google.com/p/quickdroid/

http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/26/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-universal-search-function-reinstated/

Will prob be back here too.

After being unceremoniously stripped in a recent OTA update, Samsung has told TechRadar that the Galaxy S III's universal search function will return -- at least in the UK. A spokesperson for Samsung said that the "inadvertent removal" will be remedied in the "correct software upgrade" over the next few days. It sends a mixed message on why the feature was removed in the first place -- and makes us wonder whether the search box will ever return to the Sprint iteration any time soon. Still, it's good news for anyone that's having trouble keeping tabs on all those Angry Birds iterations. Gotta finish 'em all.

AckwelFoley · 26-07-2012 5:19pm

Yes..agree with the comments about the Samsung's keyboard. I have the tablet and it's fine but on the s3 it's a pain in the arse.

Brilliant phone but the keyboard on the HTC sensation was much better.

...and no I wouldn't swap back for the HTC..way too buggy

pedatron · 26-07-2012 7:51pm

Does anyone know if the SGS3 will be available in Ireland in different colours? Just saw this unboxing of a red one and it looks deadly I think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZTlhK25JGY&feature=g-u-u

chris1970 · 27-07-2012 7:32am

PrzemoF wrote: »

"Samsung has disabled an advanced search function in an update to the international version of its flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone, following a patent dispute with Apple"

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18980115

does it mean that quickdroid [1] will be killed as well?

[1] https://code.google.com/p/quickdroid/

Samsung just undone the last update, just updated and local search returns :-)

statto25 · 27-07-2012 7:32am

Got another firmware update this morning? Seems to reinstate the search function according to the interwebs.

fionny · 27-07-2012 10:18am

pedatron wrote: »

Does anyone know if the SGS3 will be available in Ireland in different colours? Just saw this unboxing of a red one and it looks deadly I think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZTlhK25JGY&feature=g-u-u

Red is exclusive to one carrier in the US.

Atlas_IRL · 27-07-2012 10:32am

I did not like the stock ICS keyboard either but the swiftkey 3 app is amazing. It spells the words while you type and also auto corrects spelling pretty much perfectly. Have a look at the demo on youtube.

fionny · 27-07-2012 10:33am

Atlas_IRL wrote: »

I did not like the stock ICS keyboard either but the swiftkey 3 app is amazing. It spells the words while you type and also auto corrects spelling pretty much perfectly. Have a look at the demo on youtube.

+1 on Swiftkey, worth the few bob

Been using it for a long while now and have tried numerous keyboards in between including swype and touchpal etc... nothing was as good imo

pedatron · 27-07-2012 11:24am

fionny wrote: »

Red is exclusive to one carrier in the US.

Pity! Thanks! Not too gone on the white of blue colours tbh! Might wait for a bit longer to see if any operator gets a decent colour exclusive! Wishful thinking on my behalf I suppose!

god's toy · 27-07-2012 11:46am

Got my very first update just now (ever) On Three here if anyone's interested. Was hoping to get slide brightness but I don't think it came in this one. On version 4.0.4. Is slide brightness on at default or off?

Pj! · 27-07-2012 11:46am

OREGATO wrote: »

If you're referring to the link I put up, that's the stock ICS keyboard so it should be good enough

Thanks.
I think I'll revert to the Samsung keyboard for my more important passwords (banking, etc.).

AckwelFoley · 27-07-2012 3:13pm

god's toy wrote: »

Got my very first update just now (ever) On Three here if anyone's interested. Was hoping to get slide brightness but I don't think it came in this one. On version 4.0.4. Is slide brightness on at default or off?

Got it too

downloaded but not installed yet

In the version I have the slide brightness its default on

bennyineire · 27-07-2012 9:19pm

I've downloaded 4.0.4 and installed and now my facebook and twitter aps are funked

dango · 27-07-2012 9:22pm

I downloaded an update today but when it tried to install it failed. Am I missing out on much?

Seb_bixby · 27-07-2012 10:31pm

Had the same problem with the twitter and facebook app after installing the update. Just deleted and re-installed. Working better now as I was having problems with the pics syncing to the contacts before update. All good now.

blankblank · 28-07-2012 12:28am

Seb_bixby wrote: »

Had the same problem with the twitter and facebook app after installing the update. Just deleted and re-installed. Working better now as I was having problems with the pics syncing to the contacts before update. All good now.

It also changed alot of my settings, disabled swype type input on the stock key board etc

kenyard · 28-07-2012 9:19am

i updated to the latest version there yesterday and have 0 issues... nothing disabled etc like you guys are reporting, swpye and facebook working as per normal

matrim · 28-07-2012 12:12pm

Updated yesterday too and everything going fine. And so far seems to have fixed the touchwiz lag when going back to the home screen

AckwelFoley · 28-07-2012 4:10pm

Davie89 wrote: »

Seb_bixby wrote: »

Had the same problem with the twitter and facebook app after installing the update. Just deleted and re-installed. Working better now as I was having problems with the pics syncing to the contacts before update. All good now.

It also changed alot of my settings, disabled swype type input on the stock key board etc

It caused problems with Facebook and witter future me so I just updated them. I haven't had the problem with the rather useful swipe type.

I'm always very anxious if system updates. I kinda updated the android version on many old HTC sensation when it was due. Caused all sorts of nuisance.

Grrrrr

Pj! · 28-07-2012 5:45pm

Have taken a punt on this car holder.

€4.82! Worth a shot.

Don't get it if you're in a rush though. Free shipping is great but it can take up to a month with dealextreme.

yabadabado · 28-07-2012 6:02pm

fionny wrote: »

Red is exclusive to one carrier in the US.

Anyone know if it will be available in any different colours soon?I was going to buy one but am not too fond of the colours available at the moment.

Mimikyu · 28-07-2012 6:40pm

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oleras · 28-07-2012 7:02pm

I have noticed since the update yesterday when i get a txt msg i can only access it from the notification bar rather than the app on the home screen, just does not respond, maybe a reboot is required.

Mimikyu · 28-07-2012 7:26pm

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kenyard · 29-07-2012 7:54am

ì like the newest update. the new pics when making calls and having incoming. even the new alarm going off picture are all nice.
its just aesthetically more pleasing update from what i see

fguinan · 29-07-2012 9:37am

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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The 3 update is firmware version XXALF6. It doesn't effect the network lock, seems to have fixed the home screen redraw delay!

Craigels · 29-07-2012 9:59am

Does anyone ever have a problem with the Facebook app I can never tag anyone in posts it says content too large

TheSpecialOne · 29-07-2012 10:20am

Well lads, was with a friend last night who has an S3 aswell and he was showing me how to download paid apps for free and how to run them without having got them via the market. I was just wondering do many of ye do this? and would this change in setting void my contract or anything?

elderlemon · 29-07-2012 10:27am

Its called piracy and I doubt you'll get much help from anyone here. The apps are not expensive - why not just pay for them?

TheSpecialOne wrote: »

Well lads, was with a friend last night who has an S3 aswell and he was showing me how to download paid apps for free and how to run them without having got them via the market. I was just wondering do many of ye do this? and would this change in setting void my contract or anything?

TheSpecialOne · 29-07-2012 11:15am

If you read my post i clearly stated he just showed me, i posted here then to get feedback on this, while i appreciate your feedback theres really no need for such a crappy response. I have paid for every app on my phone, i didn't even know until last night that you could do it any other way!

elderlemon wrote: »

Its called piracy and I doubt you'll get much help from anyone here. The apps are not expensive - why not just pay for them?

Cyrus · 29-07-2012 11:32am

TheSpecialOne wrote: »

If you read my post i clearly stated he just showed me, i posted here then to get feedback on this, while i appreciate your feedback theres really no need for such a crappy response. I have paid for every app on my phone, i didn't even know until last night that you could do it any other way!

elderlemon wrote: »

Its called piracy and I doubt you'll get much help from anyone here. The apps are not expensive - why not just pay for them?

What feedback did you expect.? Obviously he is downloading illegal copies

god's toy · 29-07-2012 11:34am

TheSpecialOne wrote: »

Well lads, was with a friend last night who has an S3 aswell and he was showing me how to download paid apps for free and how to run them without having got them via the market. I was just wondering do many of ye do this? and would this change in setting void my contract or anything?

Well apart from being just wrong (it's not like the apps cost the earth or anything) if the apps are not coming from the android market but some other back ally one then I would be very carful. That is how many people got infected phones... Just something to consider.

Craigels · 29-07-2012 5:54pm

If you think there is a bit of lag try Settings-> developer options-> and Window animation scale and Transition Animation scale -> change both of those to 0.5x (or 0 for both, for instant reactions). The phone now runs like the beast it was born to be.

I think it makes a huge difference

Owwmykneecap · 31-07-2012 10:43am

Hi guys I'm guessing most of you have 64 GB micro sd cards? If so where did you find was the best place to get them from that ships to Ireland?

wirelessdude01 · 31-07-2012 10:45am

Any word on the launch of the 32GB S3?

opti76 · 31-07-2012 4:44pm

looking to get a 32g micro sd for this.. what class card its the best .. and where online is reputable??? cheers.

PogMoThoin · 31-07-2012 4:48pm

opti76 wrote: »

looking to get a 32g micro sd for this.. what class card its the best .. and where online is reputable??? cheers.

CL10 is what you need
http://www.memoryc.com/flashmemorycards/microsdhc-sdsecuredigital.html#Type=microSDHC&page=0

elderlemon · 31-07-2012 4:52pm

got my class 10 from mymemory for €14 , delivered in about 5 days. Not bad.

opti76 wrote: »

looking to get a 32g micro sd for this.. what class card its the best .. and where online is reputable??? cheers.

blankblank · 31-07-2012 8:11pm

elderlemon wrote: »

got my class 10 from mymemory for €14 , delivered in about 5 days. Not bad.

A 16GB im guessing?

Melion · 31-07-2012 8:14pm

Anybody got any nice themes through go launcher?

elderlemon · 31-07-2012 8:19pm

Nope- 32gb.

Davie89 wrote: »

elderlemon wrote: »

got my class 10 from mymemory for €14 , delivered in about 5 days. Not bad.

A 16GB im guessing?

31-07-2012 8:32pm

The cheapest a 32gb class 10 has ever been on mymemory is £18.04 (~€23).

PogMoThoin · 31-07-2012 9:48pm

elderlemon wrote: »

got my class 10 from mymemory for €14 , delivered in about 5 days. Not bad.

What make, how about a link?

Mimikyu · 31-07-2012 10:20pm

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PogMoThoin · 31-07-2012 10:41pm

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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Which ROM?

elderlemon · 01-08-2012 8:17am

It was a "special offer" from mymemory a couple of months back. Its a "mymemory" branded card so don't know who really makes it. No complaints about it -find it very fast in my S3.

PogMoThoin wrote: »

What make, how about a link?

fionny · 01-08-2012 8:29am

All of a sudden my battery has gone to sh1t I have no idea why, yesterday it was on 15% before bed where just 2 weeks ago it would be on 60%.

This morning already its on 88% after only 1.5hours off charge! WTF. I rebooted it last night to see if there was some app draining it (installed 3 days ago so possible)

EDIT only newish app is Songpop, going to uninstall and see if that sorts

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 01-08-2012 8:30am

14 quid for 32GB class 10 is excellent value! I just paid EUR 25 for similar Samsung microsd from amazon.
(got it at 20 GBP)

Skerries · 01-08-2012 8:47am

I got mine form Amazon as well, it seems to be cheaper now
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Class-Micro-Extreme-Speed/dp/B00569J5CY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1343810681&sr=8-6
but you will have to have an order over €25 to get free delivery

Samsung Galaxy S III to be released in April 2012

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