Samsung Galaxy S III to be released in April 2012

madmoe · 09-08-2012 12:33pm

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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Do I just need to use the APK in the link and that's it or does something extra need to be flashed mate?

Cheers,
M

Sniipe · 09-08-2012 12:37pm

madmoe wrote: »

Do I just need to use the APK in the link and that's it or does something extra need to be flashed mate?

Cheers,
M

I think its a case of using VooDoo first. Just download it and run it.
Then use CWM with this file

Quin_Dub · 09-08-2012 12:48pm

Sniipe wrote: »

I think its a case of using VooDoo first. Just download it and run it.
Then use CWM with this file

Think it's the other way around..At least it was for me..

Patch first , then run Voodoo.. Sim Unlock now holds for me

Quin_Dub · 09-08-2012 12:49pm

Quin_Dub wrote: »

Think it's the other way around..At least it was for me..

Patch first , then run Voodoo.. Sim Unlock now holds for me

I do have one odd thing though.. The *#7465625# command to check Sim lock status no longer works for me - Just does nothing...

Hasn't worked for a while...not sure when it stopped..

Anyone else see this issue?

fionny · 09-08-2012 1:39pm

Phone updated this morning build number not changed.

Mimikyu · 09-08-2012 1:44pm

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Sniipe · 09-08-2012 2:16pm

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Cool - I found this guide and I'm going to try it out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969

Quin_Dub · 10-08-2012 9:11am

Update released by Samsung for Battery drain via modem

Details from SamMobile site here

Seems to suggest a significant improvement in battery life..

madmoe · 10-08-2012 9:13am

Quin_Dub wrote: »

Update released by Samsung for Battery drain via modem

Details from SamMobile site here

Seems to suggest a significant improvement in battery life..

Always good news!!

fionny · 10-08-2012 9:16am

Time to test out the battery time again then! I was already quite happy with it!

UnknownSpecies · 10-08-2012 9:18am

Update was applied this morning, build number and version stayed the same. Devs should really provide a change log with OTA updates.

fionny · 10-08-2012 9:25am

dorgasm wrote: »

Devs should really provide a change log with OTA updates.

Couldn't agree more, I received an update yesterday so I assume that was it but will check via Kies now.

Pigwidgeon · 10-08-2012 1:52pm

Do vodafone block updating via kies? When I try it just says your device does not support software updating via kies.
Still haven't been given the option to update it yet.

Bad Panda · 10-08-2012 2:35pm

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but there's a cool Google music widget called plugin music. Quite customizable.

Always hated the stock one.

EJ22 · 10-08-2012 2:35pm

Anyone know how to check modem version as i got the update with brightness slider yesterday and i wanna see if im still waiting on the latest one. Im on vodafone branded, not rooted/flashed etc

Mimikyu · 10-08-2012 2:37pm

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teednab-el · 10-08-2012 2:58pm

Got mine yesterday. Brilliant phone nice upgrade from my htc desire hd.

EJ22 · 10-08-2012 3:01pm

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*#1234# should give you that info.

Cheers but i dont see a modem here unless im just not seeing it. Only things i see id ap, cp and csc along with firmware numbers.

PrzemoF · 10-08-2012 3:03pm

Sniipe wrote: »

Thanks for the link. However I hit this issue:

So I clicked on my SuperSU app and it asks for an update "The Su binary needs to be updated. Continue?" so I click yes then "Installation failed"
OMG... I should have never updated...

I had the same problem on a LG phone. Uninstalled it and upgraded from the market again. There was something strange because after I uninstalled it there was still option to "upgrade", but it worked.

Quin_Dub · 10-08-2012 3:42pm

EJ22 wrote: »

Cheers but i dont see a modem here unless im just not seeing it. Only things i see id ap, cp and csc along with firmware numbers.

CP is the Modem version

Should read I9300XXLH1 if you have the latest modem installed

EJ22 · 10-08-2012 4:24pm

Quin_Dub wrote: »

EJ22 wrote: »

Cheers but i dont see a modem here unless im just not seeing it. Only things i see id ap, cp and csc along with firmware numbers.

CP is the Modem version

Should read I9300XXLH1 if you have the latest modem installed

Thanks very much. I haven't got it so guess i'll be waiting a while for vodafone to push it out

Vahevala · 10-08-2012 5:21pm

I bought a Galaxy SIII a couple of days ago, really like the phone but I have a horrendous echo during calls, I have turned the noise reduction off but I am sick of hearing myself during calls :mad:

Anyone else have this?

kenyard · 11-08-2012 3:38am

Vahevala wrote: »

I bought a Galaxy SIII a couple of days ago, really like the phone but I have a horrendous echo during calls, I have turned the noise reduction off but I am sick of hearing myself during calls :mad:

Anyone else have this?

call someone who is far away and not standing right next to you and it should be ok...
:P
but nah..generally these things are due to the network rather than the phone i would have thought no?
can you throw a sim from antoher network into it and see if the issue is still there>?
EDIT: be hard enough to find micro sims from other phones around besides people who own a 4s im guessing...

fatops · 11-08-2012 3:33pm

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.

hi mate i got the same problem i contacted samsung and they said they will sent me a bag which i put the phone and sent it to samsung

if it is less than 28 days you could get a refund / new phone if you have the receipt.

thomasj · 11-08-2012 5:51pm

Looks like a black version is on the way!

http://www.gsmarena.com/black_samsung_galaxy_s_iii_pops_up_in_retailers_database_-news-4637.php

thomasj · 13-08-2012 4:09pm

thomasj wrote: »

Looks like a black version is on the way!

http://www.gsmarena.com/black_samsung_galaxy_s_iii_pops_up_in_retailers_database_-news-4637.php

It's now appearing on mobilefun website

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/sim-free-samsung-galaxy-s3-i9300-black-16gb-p36035.htm

ViveLaVie · 13-08-2012 4:33pm

When I connect my S3 to Kies and try to backup it says there's an error. I also tried to transfer music from my laptop to the phone and for about half an hour it was stuck on the first file transfer. Cancelled it in the end. Anyone know what's up?

PogMoThoin · 13-08-2012 4:45pm

ViveLaVie wrote: »

When I connect my S3 to Kies and try to backup it says there's an error. I also tried to transfer music from my laptop to the phone and for about half an hour it was stuck on the first file transfer. Cancelled it in the end. Anyone know what's up?

Uninstall Kies and just drag and drop. Kies is a terrible software, you don't need it

yabadabado · 13-08-2012 6:15pm

the wifi wont work on my S3 .Was working fine until yesterday.Anyone else have this problem or know a solution to this?

Klept0 · 14-08-2012 10:02am

PogMoThoin wrote: »

Uninstall Kies and just drag and drop. Kies is a terrible software, you don't need it

+1!

Had the same problem, Kies is awful software. In my case I was getting a hardware ID error every time I connected my phone to my PC. Uninstalled Kies (and the drivers) and let it find the drivers itself. Also the toolkit could be worth installing if you're having problems with drivers, click here.

madmoe · 14-08-2012 10:14am

Klept0 wrote: »

+1!

Had the same problem, Kies is awful software. In my case I was getting a hardware ID error every time I connected my phone to my PC. Uninstalled Kies (and the drivers) and let it find the drivers itself. Also the toolkit could be worth installing if you're having problems with drivers, click here.

Hate it with a passion!!

fionny · 14-08-2012 12:03pm

madmoe wrote: »

Hate it with a passion!!

Yup almost as bad as itunes. /flame-on :P

Drag and drop for the Win!

PogMoThoin · 14-08-2012 12:05pm

Or if you feel like you need a little help syncing your music and images get Airdroid

madmoe · 14-08-2012 12:24pm

PogMoThoin wrote: »

Or if you feel like you need a little help syncing your music and images get Airdroid

Love Airdroid, great interface and works perfect every time!

Vahevala · 16-08-2012 9:17am

I got a SGS3 a week or two ago and I really like the phone but I am hating the fact that the autofit in the browser only works if you double click the page :mad::mad:

Is there any browser that does this automatically?

madmoe · 16-08-2012 9:19am

Vahevala wrote: »

I got a SGS3 a week or two ago and I really like the phone but I am hating the fact that the autofit in the browser only works if you double click the page :mad::mad:

Is there any browser that does this automatically?

Have you tried Google Chrome mate?

Cheers,
M

Vahevala · 16-08-2012 9:36am

madmoe wrote: »

Have you tried Google Chrome mate?

Cheers,
M

It is better than the stock browser but it makes web browsing so difficult, I can't believe autofit doesn't work as it did in the SGS2.

Tried Boat browser which was even worse.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 16-08-2012 10:25am

Hmm, maybe I'm missing something. My S3 autofits in the browser.

I have "Auto-fit pages" enabled and "Open pages in overview" disabled.

Do you have an example website?

Vahevala wrote: »

I got a SGS3 a week or two ago and I really like the phone but I am hating the fact that the autofit in the browser only works if you double click the page :mad::mad:

Is there any browser that does this automatically?

Vahevala · 16-08-2012 11:12am

BearNecessities wrote: »

Hmm, maybe I'm missing something. My S3 autofits in the browser.

I have "Auto-fit pages" enabled and "Open pages in overview" disabled.

Do you have an example website?

I am using www.forums.digitalspy.co.uk and if I open a certain thread, I have to double tap the screen for it to be autofit. If not, I miss half the thread and have to scroll across.

Really making me hate the phone.

Are you using the stock browser?

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 16-08-2012 11:20am

I randomly picked a thread and it looks like all the posts autofit OK (text in the body of the posts). Same as boards.ie

I'm using the stock browser too.

Vahevala wrote: »

I am using www.forums.digitalspy.co.uk and if I open a certain thread, I have to double tap the screen for it to be autofit. If not, I miss half the thread and have to scroll across.

Really making me hate the phone. Are you using the stock browser?

Vahevala · 16-08-2012 11:50am

BearNecessities wrote: »

I randomly picked a thread and it looks like all the posts autofit OK (text in the body of the posts). Same as boards.ie

I'm using the stock browser too.

Are you on the stock ROM? because mine doesn't and it really makes browsing horrid

unless I double tap the screen to make it autofit. I am on the stock 3 ROM.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 16-08-2012 11:59am

@Vahevala, yep I'm on a stock eMobile ROM.

You definitely have "Auto-fit pages" enabled and "Open pages in overview" disabled?
Perhaps I'm not understanding your problem correctly. Can you post a pic of before/after?

Vahevala · 16-08-2012 12:02pm

BearNecessities wrote: »

@Vahevala, yep I'm on a stock eMobile ROM.

You definitely have "Auto-fit pages" enabled and "Open pages in overview" disabled?
Perhaps I'm not understanding your problem correctly. Can you post a pic of before/after?

It isn't just me, check this thread: http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii/182587-how-do-you-get-text-resize-web-browser.html#anb

I haven't got a camera and don't know how to take a screenshot.

Correct, both of those are set.

Edit: it appears Opera Mobile works well with it, shame other browsers don't. Opera is slow

Your Airbag · 16-08-2012 12:12pm

Can somebody tell me if the SG3 will take an SD card above 64gb. I had it in my head that Samsung had restricted the additional memory limit to 64gb, am I right?

Does somebody have a link to the best type of SD card the SG3 will take?

I was thinking about this

http://www.amazon.com/Sandisk-Mobile-Microsdxc-Memory-Adapter/dp/B007JTKM30/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

I take it any micro SD card will do? I'm not sure of any techy details regarding compatibility or read/write speeds I should be looking at.

akamossie · 16-08-2012 12:25pm

Galaxy S3 supports up to 64GB, so you are good to go

source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9300_galaxy_s_iii-4238.php

yabadabado · 16-08-2012 1:48pm

Anyone buy a dock for this?im looking for one but dont want to spend too much,are there many cheap ones out there,that wont be in bits within a few weeks.

joeKel73 · 16-08-2012 3:06pm

Your Airbag wrote: »

Can somebody tell me if the SG3 will take an SD card above 64gb. I had it in my head that Samsung had restricted the additional memory limit to 64gb, am I right?

Isn't 64GB the maximum capacity of MicroSD cards (at the moment) anyway?

ViveLaVie · 16-08-2012 3:31pm

Does anyone know if you can disable the volume button on the side of the phone? I keep accidentally hitting it and turning my phone on mute and missing calls. Headwrecking!

Also since I updated (first update) sometimes my phone plays my ringtone but the screen to answer the phone doesn't come up. I even clicked the keypad while it was 'ringing' and nothing happened.

Redsunset · 16-08-2012 3:37pm

Well My volume buttons are switched off when not using phone. Adjust the settings. Put on screen lock and just answer call normally when needed.

Samsung Galaxy S III to be released in April 2012

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