Hello all!
I am in the USA for a few weeks and wanted to buy a GSII off of either Amazon or Ebay. Normally I am in Eastern Europe, and things like this cost more there.
I have been doing my research and found that there is a SA I9100 and a GT I9100. Is there a difference? I understand that SA is for South America, and GT... well what is that for? NA? EU? In any case, would I have any performance issues if I buy one vs the other? What should I be looking for? I want to buy it by Monday to allow it enough time to ship to me before I ship out, so I appreciate your quick responses.
Thank you very much, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Never heard of SA.. Just buy GT as it is the widely used and the main version of sgs2.. you can have lots of modifications with GT-i9100 in this forum..
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Is there anything holding it back compared to the international version?
jbarol said:
Is there anything holding it back compared to the international version?
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Maybe there will be difference in hardware.. not sure, i will search for it..
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ephraim033 said:
Maybe there will be difference in hardware.. not sure, i will search for it..
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Thank you! Let me know if you do!
jbarol said:
Thank you! Let me know if you do!
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I cant't find the specs of SA dude.. but they said SA is South American i think.. but imho, you should buy GT because it is the widely used sgs2 and has more development in all of the sgs2 family.. like sgs vs sgsl.. sgs is the international veraion with alot of developers while sgsl is released only on specific part of the world.. sgsl is an awesome phone but has been neglected by developers.. so go fpr GT
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ephraim033 said:
I cant't find the specs of SA dude.. but they said SA is South American i think.. but imho, you should buy GT because it is the widely used sgs2 and has more development in all of the sgs2 family.. like sgs vs sgsl.. sgs is the international veraion with alot of developers while sgsl is released only on specific part of the world.. sgsl is an awesome phone but has been neglected by developers.. so go fpr GT
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Ok, sounds good. Did you hear anything about the "International Warranty" on the GT or SA? One of the main things that I liked about what I saw about the SA was that it had one, and I dont live in the USA
Also, i found a white one (ive always had black phones, wanted to try something new) with model number: GT-I9100RWA
I searched but couldnt find anything specific about it on this forum.
I did find this:http://icecat.cn/dk/p/samsung/gt-i9100rwa/smartphones-8806071648507-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-10646956.html
to compare it to another GSII ( GT-I9100LKA): http://icecat.co.uk/p/samsung/gt-i9...6071417615-galaxy-s-ii-8023003.html?ti=offers
Are those letters at the end only to distinguish color?
I also found a GT-I9100LAXEU
Any difference there?
Diferencias.!
hi all. "excuse my English"
Reading what you ask I answer this SA-i9100, it's actually a GT-i9100G bringing another processor 4430 and IMAP is not the exynos we're used to seeing in black SGS2 .. look on google differences between the GT-i9100 SGS2 and GT-I9100G ..
I have the white and I can not root ..
mjto43 said:
hi all. "excuse my English"
Reading what you ask I answer this SA-i9100, it's actually a GT-i9100G bringing another processor 4430 and IMAP is not the exynos we're used to seeing in black SGS2 .. look on google differences between the GT-i9100 SGS2 and GT-I9100G ..
I have the white and I can not root ..
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You do realize this thread was opened back in November of last year
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Better late than never
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I bought an International Version of GS2.I wanted to know is there any difference in Indian and International version?Will sammy India figure out that its not Indian version?I am thinking of getting a fake bill from Jagdish Market in my city.Will it help me in claiming the waranty?
Go to settings>about phone
and post the model number
Ankit Tulsian said:
I bought an International Version of GS2.I wanted to know is there any difference in Indian and International version?Will sammy India figure out that its not Indian version?I am thinking of getting a fake bill from Jagdish Market in my city.Will it help me in claiming the waranty?
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This forum does not help any user that wants to commit fraud .
jje
Model number:GT19100
I can't believe this guy... actually I'm Indian too so maybe I shouldn't be.
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Model number:GT19100
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Everyone have the same i.e. GT-I9100
But their are some I9100G models also
This kind of threads make me lol
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anshmiester78900 said:
This kind of threads make me lol
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+1 to that.
You should have got I9100G. Return it ASAP, as I9100 are not covered by Indian Samsung care centers.
/JOKE
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Everyone have the same i.e. GT-I9100
But their are some I9100G models also
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Not really. Mine does say I9100 but its actually an I9100T. Its because I flashed I9100 firmware. You can only be sure by checking under the battery.
To the OP, you've got no chance. Samsung as far as I know only honour invoices from official sellers / resellers etc. So buying off eBay or markets etc means no warranty.
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Dude, by default all I9100 are known as "International version GS2" unless they are carrier locked or something. Its nothing to worry about.
Hye everyone,
1-Samsung Galaxy SIII
2-HTC One X
3-PSP Vita
If i buy 1 or 2 I'm going to sell my SII..
HTC One X looks and feels is really good, I don't mind touching it for the whole day even if I have no friends to call me, but overall specs isn't that impressive if compared to SIII, but SIII body and buttons and everything looks like mammy purse or ultra portable makeup case, or face with acne scar and it hurts me.. samsung.. you hurt me..
Anyway what's your opinion guys?
Who cares ? There are hundreds of these threads already. We don't need another one :-/
MistahBungle said:
Who cares ? There are hundreds of these threads already. We don't need another one :-/
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hey... did you just bought SIII.. It's okay, be strong my friend.
P/S: IPhone can suck SII usb otg port.
What does this have to do with the s2?
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kilometers4 said:
What does this have to do with the s2?
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Currently using s2.. if I buy ps vita, then I will keep my s2.. a wise man once say to me "a great smartphone, is the one with the great skills in cooking rom"..
Nexus 7? wow.. we got a bad boy here.. by the way, Is it true that Nexus 7 doesn't have usb otg?
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Hye everyone,
1-Samsung Galaxy SIII
2-HTC One X
3-PSP Vita
If i buy 1 or 2 I'm going to sell my SII..
HTC One X looks and feels is really good, I don't mind touching it for the whole day even if I have no friends to call me, but overall specs isn't that impressive if compared to SIII, but SIII body and buttons and everything looks like mammy purse or ultra portable makeup case, or face with acne scar and it hurts me.. samsung.. you hurt me..
Anyway what's your opinion guys?
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There is lot of threads like this...if you want to choose then you know there specifications.
Don't ask and waste our time to answer them here.
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i wouldn't change my S2 for an S3 , but if u still wanna buy one from those three , then go for the S3
Buy a nintendo ds and a nokia 3210.
GT-i9100
optimusjeet said:
There is lot of threads like this...if you want to choose then you know there specifications.
Don't ask and waste our time to answer them here.
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ey man, sorry If I'm wasting your precious time by you reading my post, and you replying to it, for how long? 40 seconds?
(get ready to feel the thunder...probably something like this "Xda is a forum for users to learn togetha fo'evah... etc, then moderator come down from the sky, I'll smite thee who do it.. Banish! *poof")
Tefanym said:
i wouldn't change my S2 for an S3 , but if u still wanna buy one from those three , then go for the S3
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I don't want to upgrade my phone, but development gets interesting when there's a better device.. from my experience of being non-experience in world of technology, when there's a better device... A line has been drawn for older device, except for someone is a hardcore programmer....
Now.. talking about PS Vita... mmm.. now that's a device... now guys, let's buy vita, keeping our S2 and stop moving to other devices.
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Buy a nintendo ds and a nokia 3210.
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No thanks, already killed 3 bears and a police with gun and taser the last time I bought those 2.
hahahahaha
P/S: IPhone can suck SII usb otg port.[/QUOTE said:
hahahaha best iphone insult quote i had ever read LOL
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hahaha
Abhisshek said:
hahahaha best iphone insult quote i had ever read LOL
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lol
Has anybody figured out how to flash some international galaxy s3 roms to a u.s varient s3 yet???
Ive been looking at the international s3 roms and theres lots of great roms that i think lots of ppl would want to try
did u want to ask this ques over in US forums? this IS international SIII forum
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did u want to ask this ques ove rin US forums? this IS international SIII forum
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Well id figured id post it here on the international forums to see if anybody
Has figured anything out yet..i mean it is still the galaxy s3
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Well id figured id post it here on the international forums to see if anybody
Has figured anything out yet..i mean it is still the galaxy s3
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I think watsa was pointing out this is the international S3 forum... ... so none of us need to figure anything out. Our ROMs work with our phone by default
You'd prob get a better and more accurate answer asking in the US variant forum to see if anybody over there has been successful
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Coreym said:
I think watsa was pointing out this is the international S3 forum... ... so none of us need to figure anything out. Our ROMs work with our phone by default
You'd prob get a better and more accurate answer asking in the US variant forum to see if anybody over there has been successful
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exactly :good:
I'm working hard on trying to get my S3 cunningly disguised as a US variant so I can try and help you, but having no luck so far
Guess it's a question of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZD4ezDbbu4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Well id figured id post it here on the international forums to see if anybody
Has figured anything out yet..i mean it is still the galaxy s3
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If you think that's the case flash away .
Why they called a different phone the SGS3 i am puzzled they should have had a special name for it .
jje
Got a Galaxy 3, in Chongqing China. In the middle of the haggling proses (700USD) I discovered that the IMEI on the box and the phone wasn’t matching (every possible thing have to be inspected in china). The seller didn’t seem bothered by my questions about the IMEI, and told me something about Hong Kong, UK and smuggling, I didn’t really get it! After some more negotiation I got the phone down to about 500USD, and where told 700USD if I wanted same IMEI on the box and the phone.
Anyway now I want stock rom on my phone and are unsure what rom to install? This is the info I have.
Connected to Kies:
Device name: SGH-I747M PDA:LEM / PHONE:LEM /CSC:LEM (TLS)
Printed on phone (under battery):
GT-I9300
Setting- About device:
Baseband:T999UVLEM
Bulid number: romup dott com
Thanks,
Wrong IMEI probably a stolen / cloned / fake phone .
Details are not reading as a Samsung I9300 phone .
99.99% sure this is a fake or possibly a stolen USA network phone that has been customized .
jje
The model number doesn't look great, it should say i9300 not just "Samsung Galaxy S III" there's like 4 different models.
The i9300 can't receive 4G. I'm not sure why that phone has the 4G symbol because mine doesn't show that.
I checked that romup.com website and despite the look of the website I couldn't find anything saying the phone was a replica or anything like that
Hopefully you haven't bought a replica, I've seen some of the fakes that are being produced right now and oh wow.. they're 1:1 alright. They don't even suffer in terms of hardware, I've seen some models have a quad-core processor and a 8mp camera etc
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Wrong IMEI probably a stolen / cloned / fake phone .
Details are not reading as a Samsung I9300 phone .
99.99% sure this is a fake or possibly a stolen USA network phone that has been customized .
jje
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I do not think it's fake, normally all fake Chinese phones fairly easy to detect. Have compared it with other s3 without finding differences. But guess its a gray market phone. Anyway do you think its possible to get a stock rom on it?
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The model number doesn't look great, it should say i9300 not just "Samsung Galaxy S III" there's like 4 different models.
The i9300 can't receive 4G. I'm not sure why that phone has the 4G symbol because mine doesn't show that.
I checked that romup.com website and despite the look of the website I couldn't find anything saying the phone was a replica or anything like that
Hopefully you haven't bought a replica, I've seen some of the fakes that are being produced right now and oh wow.. they're 1:1 alright. They don't even suffer in terms of hardware, I've seen some models have a quad-core processor and a 8mp camera etc
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Thanks! Any tips how I can tell for sure if its fake or not?
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Thanks! Any tips how I can tell for sure if its fake or not?
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1) The box will have no IMEI
2) The screen size will not be the same (it will be big but slightly off)
3) The back of the phone/case
4) On some of the models the "Samsung" title is raised
5) It will be slightly thicker then the original S3
6) won't report correct model number
7) will not have samsung features, by this I mean the camera will not be samsung, the gallery etc etc.
There's many different models some are better then others so these ways to detect a fake are not universal, the best way is "about phone" and yours is showing signs of a fake.
Connect your phone to the PC
UrbanDesigns said:
1) The box will have no IMEI
2) The screen size will not be the same (it will be big but slightly off)
3) The back of the phone/case
4) On some of the models the "Samsung" title is raised
5) It will be slightly thicker then the original S3
6) won't report correct model number
7) will not have samsung features, by this I mean the camera will not be samsung, the gallery etc etc.
There's many different models some are better then others so these ways to detect a fake are not universal, the best way is "about phone" and yours is showing signs of a fake.
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Not sure about 6) and 7) you know. I have studied the rest, and every thing else leads me believe it is an original. Sim card slot is on the same spot, the screws are on the same spots..... And yes the phone is working great, but I really want the latest rom.
Just called a friend of my working for Telenor Mobil (my operator) he told me from what he could read on the network side my phone show up as Samsung SGH-T999, and the IMEI is not blocked.
What are the risk trying to install stock rom or anything else on this phone?
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What are the risk trying to install stock rom or anything else on this phone?
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Check the forum for your specific s3 model. This forum is for the I9300.
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kofiaa said:
Check the forum for your specific s3 model. This forum is for the I9300.
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I'm happy for any help, maybe you can suggest what s3 forum I should try seeking help from?
SGH-T999 forum
interrogation said:
I'm happy for any help, maybe you can suggest what s3 forum I should try seeking help from?
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What is your model, I747 or T999?
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---------- Post added at 12:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:21 AM ----------
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756332
OP this link has the forums needed.
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After downloading AnTuTu Benchmark I'm quite sure I dont have the international phone, so I will try to get help from the other forum. Still quite strange the sticker on the phone says GT-I9300
Anyway thanks for your help so far:good:
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After downloading AnTuTu Benchmark I'm quite sure I dont have the international phone, so I will try to get help from the other forum. Still quite strange the sticker on the phone says GT-I9300
Anyway thanks for your help so far:good:
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Use the link I posted they have the American s3 forums.
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Use the link I posted they have the American s3 forums.
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Thank you! Is it possible to tell if I have 747 or 999 based on this screenshots? Just think its best for everyone if I manage to get in to the correct forum on my next try
You said the phone is registered on the network as a 999.
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You said the phone is registered on the network as a 999.
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Yes according to my friend at telenor, but connected to Kies it says SGH-I747M and under the battery GT-I9300.
Try this app and post the results
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976814
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Try this app and post the results
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976814
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Thank you for helping me out, here are the shots,,
I747, i suspect they flashed another rom.
Check out their forum for better help.
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I am really pissed at Samsung for giving the i9300 1Gb RAM and the i9305 2Gb RAM.
I feel cheated. My S3 was my graduation gift and the big smartphone nerd that I am, I like to have the best. Then why the f*** did Samsung have to do this?
Also the Note 2 got 2Gb RAM. Hell I could've bought the Note 2! It's way better! Battery life and all! And dammit it sold forthe same pricetag!
I9300 lags horribly with the TouchWiz launcher and Samsung ROMs but the Note 2 and i9305 JUST DONT LAG!
What's done is done. I can't sell my S3 and buy a new phone now. I just want closure. WHY DID SAMSUNG HAVE TO CHEAT ME SO BAD?
P.S.: What are the differences between i9300 & i9305 except the LTE and 2Gigs?
*I HATE SAMSUNG*
*words fail me.jpg*
slaphead20 said:
*words fail me.jpg*
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What?
Your question is "why did Samsung fail me so badly?"
I'm really not sure how you expect anyone to answer that.....hence.....words fail me
Now before you gird your loins and engage battle mode.....please ask yourself exactly what kind of response you are expecting?
Edit....by the way, Q belong in Q&A
Read this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739030&page=2
They say i9305 has a dual-core. Well GSMArena specs say otherwise! http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9305_galaxy_s_iii-5001.php
Regardless, the Korean S3 has both! Exynos Quad and 2GB RAM! Like the Note 2! F*** SAMSUNG!
slaphead20 said:
Your question is "why did Samsung fail me so badly?"
I'm really not sure how you expect anyone to answer that.....hence.....words fail me
Now before you gird your loins and engage battle mode.....please ask yourself exactly what kind of response you are expecting?
Edit....by the way, Q belong in Q&A
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I'm expecting a reason for this move made by samsung. Were the isssues related to the market? Or production cost? Or maybe hardware compatibility? Whatever the reason is I want to know it.
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I'm expecting a reason for this move made by samsung. Were the isssues related to the market? Or production cost? Or maybe hardware compatibility? Whatever the reason is I want to know it.
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They don't owe you a goddamn thing. They can do as they please.
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I'm expecting a reason for this move made by samsung. Were the isssues related to the market? Or production cost? Or maybe hardware compatibility? Whatever the reason is I want to know it.
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Oh I see, I think you need Samsung.com to answer that
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Oh I see, I think you need Samsung.com to answer that
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Those bastards wont reply to my email.
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They don't owe you a goddamn thing. They can do as they please.
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Oh well then they're gonna face some serious negative publicity. I will do my very best to affect their sales.
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Oh well then they're gonna face some serious negative publicity. I will do my very best to affect their sales.
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Go ahead! I for one hate Sh*tsung by now. Sources...blah blah
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Those bastards wont reply to my email.
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Language Timothy
Big question why is this no longer xda developers forum . Its turned into a forum for something other than it was .
jje
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Whats going to happen when samsung says the 1gig galaxy s3 isnt getting a update because of lack of memory but the 2 gig version will be fine
got-petrol said:
Whats going to happen when samsung says the 1gig galaxy s3 isnt getting a update because of lack of memory but the 2 gig version will be fine
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A sh*t storm be brewing, I tells yer.
got-petrol said:
Whats going to happen when samsung says the 1gig galaxy s3 isnt getting a update because of lack of memory but the 2 gig version will be fine
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Oh the usual, for a few days the forum will be full of indignant people throwing their dummies out of their prams, whilst the stoical old gits sit there and shrug in bemusement, all of which will end in loads of flame wars, annoyed people and the moderators having to mop up the resulting cesspool of hormones. The truth.
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Whats going to happen when samsung says the 1gig galaxy s3 isnt getting a update because of lack of memory but the 2 gig version will be fine
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Real ARMAGEDDON!!!
I've skipped i9300 and got myself i9305... I'm more than happy now 2GB of RAM makes huge difference and LTE takes it to the next level, future proof
First off if its a gift be happy u got it. Second off its like they days they rushed out the infuse only to turn a round and not support it. Its money, money and more money factor.
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Prometh1216 said:
First off if its a gift be happy u got it. Second off its like they days they rushed out the infuse only to turn a round and not support it. Its money, money and more money factor.
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Well I spent the full price for it at the time, 570 euros and I regret doing that. Should've stuck with my Gnex until the N4 and then bought that.
1 Gb is not the problem. Crapwiz is. Install an AOSO Rom and see how good multitasking can be. On the other hand you can still despise Samsung for not releasing sources