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Samsung Galaxy S III to be released in April 2012

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  • #1402
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    errlloyd wrote: »
    I'm gonna try now and feel like a right twat if its not.

    When I requested the unlock codes o2 seemed happy to oblige rather than just saying "its not locked" and the carphone warehouse guy was adamant that o2 and vodafone lock their stock/

    Let us know!

    I dont think I have heard of a locked one yet.


  • #1403
    fguinan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭fguinan


    fionny wrote: »
    errlloyd wrote: »
    I'm gonna try now and feel like a right twat if its not.

    When I requested the unlock codes o2 seemed happy to oblige rather than just saying "its not locked" and the carphone warehouse guy was adamant that o2 and vodafone lock their stock/

    Let us know!

    I dont think I have heard of a locked one yet.
    Mine is locked from 3.


  • #1404
    errlloyd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,616 ✭✭✭✭errlloyd


    And it turns out the damn thing was never locked in the first place, thank you carphone...

    Also thank you Fionny for suggesting I check it, really appreciate it.


  • #1405
    Creamsoda
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭Creamsoda




  • #1406
    bogman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,328 ✭✭✭bogman


    1 day, 9 hrs, 44% battery with 3hrs.50mins screen time, not bad at all, better in fact than the Desire Hd its replaced


  • #1407
    howzat
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭howzat


    Happy camper now, Vodafone sorted out my number/simcard after 2 days. Wifi ok, had to do factory reset so fingers crossed. Are Samsung Galaxy s3's from Vodafone locked?


  • #1408
    unklerosco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    howzat wrote: »
    Happy camper now, Vodafone sorted out my number/simcard after 2 days. Wifi ok, had to do factory reset so fingers crossed. Are Samsung Galaxy s3's from Vodafone locked?

    Type *#7465625# A window will pop up telling you what locks are on.


  • #1409
    heyheyhey1982
    Closed Accounts Posts: 433 ✭✭heyheyhey1982


    stoopid question, but there is the number 1 beside my phone symbol since today. like i missed a call. i've flicked through everyhting and cant get it off. its annoying me now. :rolleyes:

    please help me get rid of it. i've done everything


  • #1410
    keredern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 655 ✭✭✭keredern


    I am loving this phone soooooooo much!!!

    It's spectacular!!

    I'm coming from a Desire HD & loved HTC!

    Got the HOX & sent it back.:o

    The SGS3 is totally amazing!!:D

    I just said 'Alarm' & it asked me what time!!!:eek:

    And then it set up my alarm with just a few more verbal instructions!!!:eek:

    I think I'm in love!!!!:)


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  • #1411
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    Thinking about going into 3 to get one of these tomorrow. Anything I should consider before I go for it?


  • #1412
    Zagato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭Zagato


    Assuming you've read all the b!t©h!ng about 3 and difficulty maintaining 3G signal on this thread.


  • #1413
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    I've read this which does put me off a bit and I've read about their awful customer service but hopefully I wouldn't have to deal with that (cross fingers).

    The problem I have with the other packages is the amount of data. If there was even a decent 5Gb package for the 40 euro price point that three offer I'd seriously consider it


  • #1414
    keredern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 655 ✭✭✭keredern


    matrim wrote: »
    I've read this which does put me off a bit and I've read about their awful customer service but hopefully I wouldn't have to deal with that (cross fingers).

    The problem I have with the other packages is the amount of data. If there was even a decent 5Gb package for the 40 euro price point that three offer I'd seriously consider it

    If you can get hold of an Eircom account number from a friend or family member you could go for the eMobile offer???

    €34.50 for unlimited everything for life!!

    SGS3 costs €239 with this offer.


  • #1415
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Zagato wrote: »
    Assuming you've read all the b!t©h!ng about 3 and difficulty maintaining 3G signal on this thread.

    Is there 2G signal good for talking and texting? Ive read a little about 3G in this thread.


  • #1416
    Zagato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭Zagato


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    Zagato wrote: »
    Assuming you've read all the b!t©h!ng about 3 and difficulty maintaining 3G signal on this thread.

    Is there 2G signal good for talking and texting? Ive read a little about 3G in this thread.

    I think I actually meant another thread in this forum, upon reflection. They don't actually have any 2G network, so they rent 2G network space. This means that if you lose 3G, your phone switches networks to get signal, the problem arises in that it won't switch back automatically.


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  • #1417
    simply_beaut
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭simply_beaut


    Hi Guys,
    Need advice, i am thinking to move from fruit to s3, is it possible to transfer all my sms, contact etc from iphone backup?
    I heard the latest version of Kies allows that but lots of people having trouble with that.
    Has anyone made the move and regretted?
    Thanks


  • #1418
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    simply_beaut wrote: »
    Hi Guys,
    Need advice, i am thinking to move from fruit to s3, is it possible to transfer all my sms, contact etc from iphone backup?
    I heard the latest version of Kies allows that but lots of people having trouble with that.
    Has anyone made the move and regretted?
    Thanks

    Im not sure about texts but contacts etc.. shouldnt be a problem..

    I will add this clause

    Android IS NOT iOS
    things are different, be prepared some a bit of a learning curve.

    I have seen too many people switch cry and switch back without allowing themselves a reasonable amount of time inbetween to learn and get used to things.

    I made the switch 3 or so years ago it took some getting used to but I would NEVER switch back now.


  • #1419
    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    How are SG3 owners finding the battery life on the SG3?


  • #1420
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    BearNecessities wrote: »
    How are SG3 owners finding the battery life on the SG3?

    Considerably better then the GS2.


  • #1421
    simply_beaut
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭simply_beaut


    fionny wrote: »
    Im not sure about texts but contacts etc.. shouldnt be a problem..

    I will add this clause

    Android IS NOT iOS
    things are different, be prepared some a bit of a learning curve.

    I have seen too many people switch cry and switch back without allowing themselves a reasonable amount of time inbetween to learn and get used to things.

    I made the switch 3 or so years ago it took some getting used to but I would NEVER switch back now.


    Thanks,
    Cool will give it a go,Yeah i have tried android before and didn't like it but now ICS tick all my box.
    Just to be on safe side, will buy S3 first and if i managed to get all my sms ( very imp) happy days else keep my iphone
    Appreciated your reply.


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  • #1422
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    simply_beaut wrote: »
    Thanks,
    Cool will give it a go,Yeah i have tried android before and didn't like it but now ICS tick all my box.
    Just to be on safe side, will buy S3 first and if i managed to get all my sms ( very imp) happy days else keep my iphone
    Appreciated your reply.

    If you didnt like android before then you still wont. ICS looks prettier but its still inhernetly the same as Gingerbread / froyo etc before.


  • #1423
    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    Cheers... can you provide some stats?

    I can get a good day n half out of my S2. That's with a lot of use - calls/texts/wifi etc.
    fionny wrote: »
    Considerably better then the GS2.


  • #1424
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    BearNecessities wrote: »
    Cheers... can you provide some stats?

    I can get a good day n half out of my S2. That's with a lot of use - calls/texts/wifi etc.

    Well with an 8am start and my average usage its still generally at 50% at midnight.

    Whereas the GS2 was generally at around 30-25% battery.

    My average useage generally consists on tonnes of emails / IM messages some phone calls and a fair bit of browsing.


  • #1425
    Chet T16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭Chet T16


    simply_beaut wrote: »
    fionny wrote: »
    Im not sure about texts but contacts etc.. shouldnt be a problem..

    I will add this clause

    Android IS NOT iOS
    things are different, be prepared some a bit of a learning curve.

    I have seen too many people switch cry and switch back without allowing themselves a reasonable amount of time inbetween to learn and get used to things.

    I made the switch 3 or so years ago it took some getting used to but I would NEVER switch back now.


    Thanks,
    Cool will give it a go,Yeah i have tried android before and didn't like it but now ICS tick all my box.
    Just to be on safe side, will buy S3 first and if i managed to get all my sms ( very imp) happy days else keep my iphone
    Appreciated your reply.
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.faked.isms2droid


  • #1426
    simply_beaut
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭simply_beaut


    Chet T16 wrote: »
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.faked.isms2droid
    Thanks a lot.


  • #1427
    bogman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,328 ✭✭✭bogman


    BearNecessities wrote: »
    How are SG3 owners finding the battery life on the SG3?

    About a day and a half of modest use with about 20% remaining yesterday, better it seems than my previous phone (Desire Hd)


  • #1428
    Chet T16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭Chet T16


    I get about a day out of mine maybe less, slightly better than my SII that had an Anker extended battery.

    I never leave the damn thing down tho


  • #1429
    iDann
    Closed Accounts Posts: 539 ✭✭✭iDann


    Anyone know what the "media server" is for? Its using up battery and how do I get rid off it, and does anyone know any tips for battery life? Thanks.


  • #1430
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    fionny wrote: »
    BearNecessities wrote: »
    How are SG3 owners finding the battery life on the SG3?

    Considerably better then the GS2.

    Agree!


  • #1431
    Chet T16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭Chet T16


    iDann wrote: »
    Anyone know what the "media server" is for? Its using up battery and how do I get rid off it, and does anyone know any tips for battery life? Thanks.
    Menu -settings - more settings - nearby devices

    Is sharing turned on in there?


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  • #1432
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    Chet T16 wrote: »
    Menu -settings - more settings - nearby devices

    Is sharing turned on in there?

    Media Server is for the music players pretty much.

    I should note on my GS2 I was running Juice Defender also and still had worse battery i havent bother installing it on the GS3 yet as i have no need to.


  • #1433
    MargeS
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭MargeS


    Anyone know how to edit the panels on the home screen, to allow for different size widgets and rearrange widgets?


  • #1434
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    MargeS wrote: »
    Anyone know how to edit the panels on the home screen, to allow for different size widgets and rearrange widgets?

    TW isnt very customisable. I assume you do not mean long pressing on something to move items?

    If you want more power I suggest looking at a different launcher, id suggest Apex.


  • #1435
    touts
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,536 ✭✭✭touts


    BearNecessities wrote: »
    How are SG3 owners finding the battery life on the SG3?

    As it's a new toy I'm playing with it a lot during the day and I have to charge it at night on the locker beside me. Not a hope of getting into a second day with it. That said my last phone was the same so I'd say the battery life is no better or no worse than most smart phones.


  • #1436
    jaykay74
    Registered Users Posts: 6,586 ✭✭✭jaykay74


    Tried to use App 2 SD to move apps froms primary memory to SD card. Used it with my previous Sony Ericsson phone. I get "The device does not have a real primary external storage, or the primary external storage is emulated". Not sure if its a limitation of the phoe or it may be because I didn't have an SD card installed when I installed App 2 SD. Anyone else seen it ?


  • #1437
    howzat
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭howzat


    unklerosco wrote: »
    Type *#7465625# A window will pop up telling you what locks are on.

    Thanks for that unklerosco. Galaxy S3 on Vodafone is locked:(

    Back to my original problem re Wifi and no internet connection over Wifi on my Galaxy S3. I got Samsung Galaxy S3 on Tuesday 12th June from Vodafone. Initially Wifi was working fine. However after 2nd charge, the wifi was no longer working. Correction, the wifi is connected, Signal strength Good etc but CANNOT access internet. Went back to Vodafone shop, they tried to help but no success. Advised that I ring Vodafone data support which I did, went through everything with them, finally he suggested that I do a factory reset and hey presto Wifi internet connection back again - that was yesterday. I charged phone yesterday evening and tried to go online after about 10pm and internet gone again and hasn't returned. Can I stress that wifi is connected and phone recognises connection is good etc. I have googled this issue and there does seem to be a wifi problem with some Samsung Galaxy S3's. Please help.


  • #1438
    talkingpj
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭talkingpj


    RangeR wrote: »
    "Samsung" "staffer" "confirms" "release" "April" "2012"
    "elReg&#34 wrote:
    A Samsung staffer has confirmed that the Galaxy S III smartphone will be out next month, as past rumours and the handset's officially recognised absence from this week's Mobile World Congress (MWC) have suggested.

    That said, the source, who whispered in the ear of the chap from ZDNet Korea, spilled the beans under the condition he remain anonymous, so this is no official confirmation of the launch.

    The mole didn't discuss the handset's specs, which are said to centre on a quad-core processor - a kind of chip Sony, for one, doesn't think is ready for prime time - a 12Mp camera and a curved OLED screen.

    It's hard to see it not shipping with Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich.

    The indications are the S III will be go on sale first in the UK, tied into Samsung's sponsorship of the London Olympics this summer.

    Wish I had got this instead of my iPhone


  • #1439
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    howzat wrote: »
    Thanks for that unklerosco. Galaxy S3 on Vodafone is locked:(

    Back to my original problem re Wifi and no internet connection over Wifi on my Galaxy S3. I got Samsung Galaxy S3 on Tuesday 12th June from Vodafone. Initially Wifi was working fine. However after 2nd charge, the wifi was no longer working. Correction, the wifi is connected, Signal strength Good etc but CANNOT access internet. Went back to Vodafone shop, they tried to help but no success. Advised that I ring Vodafone data support which I did, went through everything with them, finally he suggested that I do a factory reset and hey presto Wifi internet connection back again - that was yesterday. I charged phone yesterday evening and tried to go online after about 10pm and internet gone again and hasn't returned. Can I stress that wifi is connected and phone recognises connection is good etc. I have googled this issue and there does seem to be a wifi problem with some Samsung Galaxy S3's. Please help.

    Return it and demand a replacement.


  • #1440
    unklerosco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    fionny wrote: »
    Return it and demand a replacement.

    What he said... I see no reason why it shouldn't work. Haven't had a single problem with mine since I got it.


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  • #1441
    bogman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,328 ✭✭✭bogman


    jaykay74 wrote: »
    Tried to use App 2 SD to move apps froms primary memory to SD card

    Tried also, doesnt seem to work, no issue with space on the phone and its probably faster than an SD card anyway, got rid of the app instead


  • #1442
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    Picked mine up today. Currently have it charging and hope to get a chance to play around with it later


  • #1443
    Skerries
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,562 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    I was told that the blue one won't be available for a month, anyone hear any different?
    Untitled Image




  • #1444
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    I was told today they didn't have the blue one and they expected it to be at least 3 weeks.

    If I use the *# code to check locks, it looks like mine is network locked :(

    Other than that it's looking good so far. Got my dropbox storage :)

    Now to look for apps, anyone have any recommendations for a good SIP (VoIP) client and an SSH client (and server??)


  • #1445
    bogman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,328 ✭✭✭bogman


    matrim wrote: »
    If I use the *# code to check locks, it looks like mine is network locked :(

    Tried this, says Connection problem or invalid MMI code, what does this mean?

    Try....
    *#7465625# View Phone Lock Status

    Mine's meteor unlocked


  • #1446
    blankblank
    Closed Accounts Posts: 614 ✭✭✭blankblank


    Any one get the second ota update yet on any network ??


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  • #1447
    kenyard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭kenyard


    how do u know if u got it? i ran an update there a few days ago alright, just said various bugfixes or something.


  • #1448
    kenyard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭kenyard


    battery life is interesting.. im finding with data constantly on, im getting around a day and a half. which of course means at the minute i have to charge nightly anyways.
    im guessing once i settle down a bit on usage i should get 2 days from it.
    anyone know what the powersaving option in settings actually does? i have it enabled since yesterday and have noticed no changes to the phone when running games, apps etc..
    though it says it limits cpu etc...


  • #1449
    blankblank
    Closed Accounts Posts: 614 ✭✭✭blankblank


    kenyard wrote: »
    how do u know if u got it? i ran an update there a few days ago alright, just said various bugfixes or something.
    I got one too th other day,, but reading online that there has Been two released! I'm hoping the second will sort out the home screen re draw I'm getting


  • #1450
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Am I the only one still waiting for the first one?

    (on three btw)


  • #1451
    DarkBlonde
    Registered Users Posts: 230 ✭✭DarkBlonde


    god's toy wrote: »
    Am I the only one still waiting for the first one?

    (on three btw)


    I'm still waiting for it. Also on three.


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