Samsung Galaxy S III to be released in April 2012

Zagato · 08-07-2012 10:50pm

waynegalway wrote: »

I found a version of Odin that works on the Mac (it somehow fools the Mac into thinking it's a PC just to run the .exe file).

I followed the instructions as per CMs link above, but the step that is hanging me is when I plug the phone into the Mac, Odin doesn't show up and Com ID, so when I click on start, nothing happens. Bit of a pisser, cos it looks like a really easy way to get the new firmware. I guess I'll have to find a PC somewhere....

GT raises a good question though....does the new UK firmware have an effect on the way Three deals with data? I'm on Three, and I wouldn't put the new firmware on there if I thought it would stop the back and forward roaming, because where I live is borderline for Three reception and it flicks in and out of Vodafone roaming almost on an ongoing basis.

You need Samsung drivers, on a PC you do this by installing Kies first. Easiest thing is to get a PC, but you can use Heimdall on a Mac

waynegalway · 08-07-2012 11:39pm

Zagato wrote: »

waynegalway wrote: »

I found a version of Odin that works on the Mac (it somehow fools the Mac into thinking it's a PC just to run the .exe file).

I followed the instructions as per CMs link above, but the step that is hanging me is when I plug the phone into the Mac, Odin doesn't show up and Com ID, so when I click on start, nothing happens. Bit of a pisser, cos it looks like a really easy way to get the new firmware. I guess I'll have to find a PC somewhere....

GT raises a good question though....does the new UK firmware have an effect on the way Three deals with data? I'm on Three, and I wouldn't put the new firmware on there if I thought it would stop the back and forward roaming, because where I live is borderline for Three reception and it flicks in and out of Vodafone roaming almost on an ongoing basis.

You need Samsung drivers, on a PC you do this by installing Kies first. Easiest thing is to get a PC, but you can use Heimdall on a Mac

Hi

I've installed kies on the mac, and it has connected to the phone to transfer media. I've also installed an android file transfer app and it will connect with the S3 when it's in camera transfer mode.

So I'm not sure what else I can do in terms of drivers, as it is connecting for other programmes, just not for odin

Zagato · 09-07-2012 7:54am

waynegalway wrote: »

Hi

I've installed kies on the mac, and it has connected to the phone to transfer media. I've also installed an android file transfer app and it will connect with the S3 when it's in camera transfer mode.

So I'm not sure what else I can do in terms of drivers, as it is connecting for other programmes, just not for odin

Yeah, that was my point, I don't think you will get it to work on a Mac.
The simplest thing to do is to borrow a PC as Odin works very well.

Have to run, so haven't checked this out, but have you looked at this thread
Once it puts clockworkmod onto your device you should be good to go.

waynegalway · 09-07-2012 11:01am

god's toy wrote: »

Are you on Three mobile CM?

If so does your phone still auto jump back to 3G after it's roamed off?

I'm all for jumping the firmware ship but the last few times have stung me bad with the phone never going back to a 3G cell after it's jumped off it.
Means have to jump into settings EVERY time I wanted to use the data network.... This GS3 is very good at holding on and I dont want to mess that up!

Wonder if anyone on three loaded up the new firmware yet?

Hi,

I just updated the firmware as per CMs link, and I'm on the Three network.

I can confirm that it DOES automatically switch back and forth on data roaming, it behaves exactly like the original firmware that was on it when I bought it.

fionny · 09-07-2012 11:03am

I got an update OTA on Saturday morning (second OTA update) wonder was that it? Could someone post build number so i can compare?

mines now on:

IMM76D.I9300XXBLFB

Network is Meteor.

Mimikyu · 09-07-2012 11:11am

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fionny · 09-07-2012 1:31pm

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Yup thats there

oleras · 09-07-2012 2:16pm

Having an issue with the bluetooth auto connecting to the car.

Once set up it works fine but when i leave the car and go back it wont auto connect again, try manually and still wont connect. I have to unpair and delete the profile and go through the initial setup again.

Three network btw.

Known issue ?

akamossie · 09-07-2012 2:27pm

oleras wrote: »

Having an issue with the bluetooth auto connecting to the car.

Once set up it works fine but when i leave the car and go back it wont auto connect again, try manually and still wont connect. I have to unpair and delete the profile and go through the initial setup again.

Three network btw.

Known issue ?

I had exactly the same issue, at the end i changed the ROM and now seems fine, so could be Samsung ROM but someone else can confirm maybe.

PogMoThoin · 09-07-2012 2:49pm

I've just been told my phone is on private number but can't for the life of me find where you change it. Anyone know?

akamossie · 09-07-2012 2:52pm

go to phone -> Call settings -> Additional Settings -> Caller ID and change it from there

I was in the same boat, took me forever to figure this one out

bennyineire · 09-07-2012 3:44pm

Anyone know how to delete single contacts, when I started up my phone at first I synched it to my facebook account and the phone imported all the contacts, this is fine but there are a good few contacts on my phone that I want to delete but I can't seem to do it, any ideas?

threein99 · 09-07-2012 3:53pm

bennyineire wrote: »

Anyone know how to delete single contacts, when I started up my phone at first I synched it to my facebook account and the phone imported all the contacts, this is fine but there are a good few contacts on my phone that I want to delete but I can't seem to do it, any ideas?

Push and hold the contact you want to delete and it should give you the option to delete

deadanonymau5 · 09-07-2012 8:03pm

How do you get the update?

I went to settings-about phone-about device-software update and it says there's no update?

I haven't updated it since I got it, and don't have any brightness option in my notification drop down menu

speeding · 09-07-2012 8:30pm

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

How do you get the update?

I went to settings-about phone-about device-software update and it says there's no update?

I haven't updated it since I got it, and don't have any brightness option in my notification drop down menu

Yeah i bought the phone sim free from amazon germany and theres still no update showing for me. There was an update on saturday but it wasnt the firmware with brightness in pull down menu. Any ideas ?

threein99 · 09-07-2012 8:33pm

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

How do you get the update?

I went to settings-about phone-about device-software update and it says there's no update?

I haven't updated it since I got it, and don't have any brightness option in my notification drop down menu

Have you tried it using Kies ? mine wouldnt update using the phones software update, but it did when I plugged it into Kies. Im on Meteor

Mimikyu · 09-07-2012 8:50pm

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Sponge Bob · 09-07-2012 8:56pm

Has anyone noticed that the Meteor/eMobile Voice codec is absolutely VILE

I fannied around with an S3 while its owner was abroad this weekend. The sound quality on Meteor/eMobile was cack while the phone was much much clearer with O2. Nothing to do with signal quality either.

Your Airbag · 09-07-2012 9:20pm

The battery life on the phone is amazing when used correctly. Here is my success story.

I have the sbeam and wifi-direct stuff all turned off. I have the app juice defender installed and on at all times, it detects if your using data or wifi and toggles off the device your not using. Well I think it does, its possible to turn both on with the app on so if I'm out of 3g range, which is often when your with 3, if I go to wirless manually I turn off data but usually I'm just quickly reading my messages on whatsapp and going straight back to data, 2g usually.

I find when charging the phone its best to leave the device charging for a further hour after it reaches 100%. This works for the ipad also.

So last Sunday during the European championship I was charging the S3. I unplugged the phone after the charge and had it on the cocuch beside me for the 2nd half of the game, so it was around 9:30pm. During the week I made a couple of calls, about 3-4, took a few calls, about 5. I sent about 10-15 texts and used the whatsapp app almost everyday to send a few messages, 19 exactly. I browsed the web about 3 times but for very short periods, less than 30 seconds. I downloaded one app and installed about 7 play store updates. So it was very light economical use and each time I finished I put the phone to sleep straight away. I hold the home key to bring up the task manager about once a day and close any active apps, usually its messaging thats still open. I use the clear ram function occasionally, twice a weeks tops, I usually get a 20+ applications closed message and finally the free app Appkiller shows that viber or whats app are still running when they don't show in task manager.

The battery finally ran out the following Saturday about 10pm. Thats 6 days later with the phone on night and day. Amazing I thought. I am going to see what else I can do to improve the battery life and go fo the full 7 day cycle next time

I was on 2g roaming the vodafone network as the 3 coverage is poor in my area so this must have helped but still a pretty big plus for this phone.

Cyrus · 09-07-2012 10:29pm

Your Airbag wrote: »

The battery life on the phone is amazing when used correctly. Here is my success story.

I have the sbeam and wifi-direct stuff all turned off. I have the app juice defender installed and on at all times, it detects if your using data or wifi and toggles off the device your not using. Well I think it does, its possible to turn both on with the app on so if I'm out of 3g range, which is often when your with 3, if I go to wirless manually I turn off data but usually I'm just quickly reading my messages on whatsapp and going straight back to data, 2g usually.

I find when charging the phone its best to leave the device charging for a further hour after it reaches 100%. This works for the ipad also.

So last Sunday during the European championship I was charging the S3. I unplugged the phone after the charge and had it on the cocuch beside me for the 2nd half of the game, so it was around 9:30pm. During the week I made a couple of calls, about 3-4, took a few calls, about 5. I sent about 10-15 texts and used the whatsapp app almost everyday to send a few messages, 19 exactly. I browsed the web about 3 times but for very short periods, less than 30 seconds. I downloaded one app and installed about 7 play store updates. So it was very light economical use and each time I finished I put the phone to sleep straight away. I hold the home key to bring up the task manager about once a day and close any active apps, usually its messaging thats still open. I use the clear ram function occasionally, twice a weeks tops, I usually get a 20+ applications closed message and finally the free app Appkiller shows that viber or whats app are still running when they don't show in task manager.

The battery finally ran out the following Saturday about 10pm. Thats 6 days later with the phone on night and day. Amazing I thought. I am going to see what else I can do to improve the battery life and go fo the full 7 day cycle next time

I was on 2g roaming the vodafone network as the 3 coverage is poor in my area so this must have helped but still a pretty big plus for this phone.

thats impressive, to be fair you arent really utilising it as a smart phone though

god's toy · 09-07-2012 10:58pm

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

How do you get the update?

I went to settings-about phone-about device-software update and it says there's no update?

I haven't updated it since I got it, and don't have any brightness option in my notification drop down menu

Are you on Three by chance?

I'm with three and Ive not got anything from the day I got it, Wife is the very same.

waynegalway · 09-07-2012 11:09pm

god's toy wrote: »

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

How do you get the update?

I went to settings-about phone-about device-software update and it says there's no update?

I haven't updated it since I got it, and don't have any brightness option in my notification drop down menu

Are you on Three by chance?

I'm with three and Ive not got anything from the day I got it, Wife is the very same.

I'm on Three also, and there was no sign of an update either OTA or through Kies. So i updated it earlier today using the link that Captain Morgan mentioned above.

Very simple and quick once all the bits have downloaded. Now using the latest firmware, with no Three branding and no issues. All good .

elderlemon · 10-07-2012 8:54am

Do you have to be routed firsrt before flashing with Odin? Also which firmware did you go for. I have a Vodafone branded (but unlocked) s3 and would love to just get a clean operator free rom.

waynegalway wrote: »

I'm on Three also, and there was no sign of an update either OTA or through Kies. So i updated it earlier today using the link that Captain Morgan mentioned above.

Very simple and quick once all the bits have downloaded. Now using the latest firmware, with no Three branding and no issues. All good .

Mimikyu · 10-07-2012 9:00am

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akamossie · 10-07-2012 9:18am

just bare in mind, doing this will void your warranty

waynegalway · 10-07-2012 9:33am

akamossie wrote: »

just bare in mind, doing this will void your warranty

Will it?

It's not a root, it's just a samsung update. Can't see how that could void the warranty. It's not the same as rooting and flashing a third party OS onto it.

akamossie · 10-07-2012 9:49am

technically you are flashing a ROM but its the original ROM, Odin is not a samsung software, the only "legal" way to update your OS is via Kies or via phone when your network provider approve and added their bloatware.

MidlandsM · 10-07-2012 10:02am

great phone, really enjoying mine.........

quick question, how do I change the PIN NO when I turn on the phone, to a new PIN NO.

Thanks

fionny · 10-07-2012 10:04am

MidlandsM wrote: »

quick question, how do I change the PIN NO when I turn on the phone, to a new PIN NO.

Goto Settings,
Goto Security,
Goto Set up SIM card lock,
Select Change SIM PIN,

akamossie · 10-07-2012 10:05am

MidlandsM wrote: »

great phone, really enjoying mine.........

quick question, how do I change the PIN NO when I turn on the phone, to a new PIN NO.

Thanks

Settings -> Security -> Screen Lock

MidlandsM · 10-07-2012 10:35am

Done! Juslikedat.... ...........:) thanks

gazzer · 10-07-2012 10:40am

Folks. I have the chance to get an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S3 phone and I was just wondering if my 3 sim will work in it or is there some settings I have to update before it will work?

Sorry if this has been asked before.

Thanks

akamossie · 10-07-2012 10:44am

it will work with no issues, remember its a micro sim card now, so either order new sim and transfer number or go to CPW and they can cut it for you

Mimikyu · 10-07-2012 10:50am

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akamossie · 10-07-2012 10:51am

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I agree, personally i have it rooted with CheckRom HD installed. I was just making sure the other guys are aware

Mimikyu · 10-07-2012 10:58am

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platinums · 10-07-2012 11:54am

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Whats the story with Checkrom, any good?, im using Omega series, with the modified Camera app that lets you take pictures and videos, using the volume up and down buttons, this is much handier as i was at Phoenix Park the other day and fiddling with the touch screen to take a picture in a moving crowd would have been pretty difficult.

Omega seems to have gotten rid of a lot of Samsung *Crap* apps that eat battery, so far i'm impressed i get a t least a day and a bit out of it with moderate usage.

akamossie · 10-07-2012 11:58am

platinums wrote: »

Whats the story with Checkrom, any good?, im using Omega series, with the modified Camera app that lets you take pictures and videos, using the volume up and down buttons, this is much handier as i was at Phoenix Park the other day and fiddling with the touch screen to take a picture in a moving crowd would have been pretty difficult.

Omega seems to have gotten rid of a lot of Samsung *Crap* apps that eat battery, so far i'm impressed i get a t least a day and a bit out of it with moderate usage.

Just updated to CheckRom V3 and looking good so far, with Siyah Kernel. all Samsung apps are removed and you have the option to install them. most modifications are there. I have the camera modification as well pretty handy, battery icon, USB mass storage for the SD card, can't remember what else.

Battery last me all day usually from 7am to 11pm so far its looking good to be honest

Mimikyu · 10-07-2012 12:42pm

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akamossie · 10-07-2012 12:46pm

check it out here http://hx-custom-roms.com/galaxy-s3-camera-mod

and

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1691145

not sure if you can install on stock ROM

Mimikyu · 10-07-2012 1:39pm

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akamossie · 10-07-2012 2:27pm

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If you ever watched the HTC One X advert on TV for the skydiving and while taking the video he was able to take a photo the same time, thats in the mod and ported to the S3.

i find it handy and pretty impressive to show off to your iphone friends heheh

kenyard · 10-07-2012 2:40pm

rooted last night.. no idea why considering i did nothing afterwards..
kies seems to be working better since i rooted though.
managed to update to the latest version with it.
I actually commented a few pages back about not having brightness in notifications being an annoyance..or inconvenience so am really glad they brought it in

would prefer if it was a toggle widget though like the others.. dont like that it takes up more space there as my keyboard is there also so half the space is now used on notifications that arent necessary 99% of the time...though maybe theres a way to remove them or alter them

edanto · 10-07-2012 2:53pm

Sponge Bob wrote: »

Has anyone noticed that the Meteor/eMobile Voice codec is absolutely VILE

I fannied around with an S3 while its owner was abroad this weekend. The sound quality on Meteor/eMobile was cack while the phone was much much clearer with O2. Nothing to do with signal quality either.

Yes!!! Is that what's causing it?! Damn. Didn't think of the codec. I reckon it might be an uphill battle to convince them to change it. I wonder how in the world you might get through to the right person in emobile tech team.

waynegalway · 10-07-2012 3:49pm

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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You can check the counter in download mode to see if it's gone up. If it has you can do a few tricks to reset it and put back on the firmware that came with the phone.

Fairly happy that I can put the original Three version of the firmware back on if I have to using odin.

But does triangle away work with a non rooted phone? I used odin to update the firmware, but I haven't rooted.

I put it in download mode just now and there's no sign of a counter. Across from Custom Binary Rom it says "no". The other items say things like "official" and "standard", but no counter.

akamossie · 10-07-2012 4:26pm

waynegalway wrote: »

Fairly happy that I can put the original Three version of the firmware back on if I have to using odin.

But does triangle away work with a non rooted phone? I used odin to update the firmware, but I haven't rooted.

I put it in download mode just now and there's no sign of a counter. Across from Custom Binary Rom it says "no". The other items say things like "official" and "standard", but no counter.

Then you are safe for now, but remember if you ever want to send it back, just flash it with Three version.

deadanonymau5 · 10-07-2012 8:13pm

threein99 wrote: »

Have you tried it using Kies ? mine wouldnt update using the phones software update, but it did when I plugged it into Kies. Im on Meteor

Nope. Do I download the Kies app or is it on the phone already? I cant find it.

god's toy wrote: »

Are you on Three by chance?

I'm with three and Ive not got anything from the day I got it, Wife is the very same.

Yup.

threein99 · 10-07-2012 10:47pm

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

Nope. Do I download the Kies app or is it on the phone already? I cant find it.

You download it onto you PC or Laptop, its the software you use to add music and stuff to the phone when connected to a pc

kenyard · 11-07-2012 8:00am

its software that can help with music and pictures.. im pretty sure 90% of people use drag and drop though.

I used kies to update and it did so flawlessly in around 20-30 minutes or so. brightness toggle is handy..jhafnt noticed anything else so far changed, but im sure stuff has been

blankblank · 11-07-2012 9:09am

Update available ota on emobile this morning

Samsung Galaxy S III to be released in April 2012

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