I'm on build ALE8 and I know there's been an update to fix done bugs out a while now.
I'm on 3 UK and am still waiting for the update here in UK.
Is anyone else on 3 our other networks still waiting?
Also for the people who have it, does it fix anything that's you've found?
Cheers
I am and got bored of waiting for the update so just flashed the latest firmware.
Home screen seems to load better and multitasking seems better, was getting the browser reloading the page on ALE8 but on LF2 it generally doesnt reload and carries on were you left off
3 are upgrading their transmitters down here in S.E Kent. Been without Internet for nearly a week. They might roll out the latest update after that. Was told the upgrade was to speed up Internet speeds.
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kdogguk said:
3 are upgrading their transmitters down here in S.E Kent. Been without Internet for nearly a week. They might roll out the latest update after that. Was told the upgrade was to speed up Internet speeds.
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I don't think a software update will be held back because of now transmitters going up in one part of the country though
As above, I also got tired of waiting and flashed an unbranded firmware. Highly recommended as you won't have to wait for 3 to pull their fingers out every time an update comes out!
Asked 3 UK in timing they said standard answer...its in testing won't be long...
But why are they behind everyone else on release. I have an S3 it's branded but all that has is a 3 startup and shutdown screen
Where can I get a unbranded firmware for it? Would like the 3 stuff done and the update.
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The networks are useless. Never use their software.
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I just rooted like I was always going to....
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I'm new to android and don't really understand rooting and which rom to use and the benefits of using them over just what came on the phone
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Well looks like another update is already out and mine on 3 UK is still awaiting the 1st update.....
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Well looks like another update is already out and mine on 3 UK is still awaiting the 1st update.....
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Orange UK have not released it either, the networks will have to mess it up first by adding there bloatware.
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=5271
a few questions:
would switching over to the unbranded firmware stop future OTA updates (if three ever get around to doing them)?
would it void the warranty?
i'm right in assuming we'd still be able to flash back to a branded firmware correct?
cheers.
Orange UK have not released it either, the networks will have to mess it up first by adding there bloatware.
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I'd be interested to know what bloatware you have on your Orange Rom. I don;t have anything on mine apart from a custom boot screen. I may be wrong here, but I think with the situation as bad as it has been for carriers giving updates, that Samsung has decided to take charge and IT will add the Carriers boot screen for them and then IT will send out the update.
Fingers crossed. Of course you could just flash. I just checked over my Orange insurance and it mentions nothing about breaking warranty if I modify the firmware, only if what I do breaks the phone.
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Ok.. I flashed back to stock yesterday. I was returning the phone because of my GPS issues. I had to reboot to get GPS to lock every time.
After the stock flash, I got an OTA message. I figured "why not"
The GPS seems to work perfect. I can get locks consistently. It also seems a whole lot faster and more responsive. The lagginess is gone.
I highly suggest flashing stock (previous) with RSD lite then getting the update.
Same here. I have service again in my house!
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It seems Motorola (or google) is really fast on updates.
This phone is not even two months old and already 2 OTA's.
My son's Epic is still on 2.2!
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Same here. I have service again in my house!
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All you had to do was tell Sprint and they will send you a free airave.
How do u return to stock? I can't install ota. I'm missing native apps?
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I agree with most the new OTA really did fix alot of things which I thought the 1st OTA mess up with my Photon.
Plus it also un-rooted the phone... so now I can try to sale it
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http://www.bgr.com/2012/02/10/ice-c...samsung-galaxy-s-ii-galaxy-note-on-march-1st/
This is just an article that came up on google news... not sure how reputable it is but sounds cool
918273645ams said:
http://www.bgr.com/2012/02/10/ice-c...samsung-galaxy-s-ii-galaxy-note-on-march-1st/
This is just an article that came up on google news... not sure how reputable it is but sounds cool
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My guess is this is likely for the international version. For the ATT version I would suggest ICS will take 2-3 more months to arrive. ATT does not know the meaning of moving quickly.
Idk Samsung pushing for a global simultaneous release for the gs3 so heres hoping the lag between updates is only a few weeks
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akjdhflskdjlskdjfls i want it asap!!!
I think we have to hope for CM9, tbh. Samsung is definitely making good progress on ICS for international Note and GS2, but these devices (AT&T Note and Skyrocket) are both gated by AT&T, and running completely different hardware. I had an Infuse for a while, which got gingerbread from AT&T at the end of January. Hopefully that is not indicative of the delay we'll see for ICS on the Note, but I'm not holding my breath--I have literally no faith in AT&T's ability to deliver updates in a timely manner.
Like Dave said, it's probably for the international version. Although my guess would be that you might be able to upgrade it anyway
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Idk Samsung pushing for a global simultaneous release for the gs3 so heres hoping the lag between updates is only a few weeks
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That won't happen.. they have to clear the firmware through att first and I guarantee att doesn't even have it yet so a few months after they get it is what you should count on.
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http://www.bgr.com/2012/02/10/ice-c...samsung-galaxy-s-ii-galaxy-note-on-march-1st/
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International Note =/= AT&T Note.
We will get ICS later down the road.
If you read it on the internet it has to be true
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I had my s3 supplied by orange UK and thought that it would probably be locked to orange although there was no branding on the box or phone.
Started looking over the net to see how I could check and found that if you enter *# 7465625# and they read off or disabled then your phone is completely unlocked.
Mine is which is a real bonus so well chuffed.
Sorry if this was already known to everyone but was new to me and thought it might be useful for some people.
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This is what I mean
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Got mine direct from O2, presumed it was locked down tight but using the code you provided it shows as fully unlocked.
Bonus!
Thanks for pointing this out
Could be due to the delay just to get the phones out the networks haven't had time to put their code into Android, perhaps when they get all the preorders out future ones will.
Mine is from Affordable mobiles so I know it will not be locked
I was told that I had a version of orange software on here, although no orange apps etc. But phone was really buggy so flashed with the latest release, been really good since the.
Just pleased its not locked also, helps in the event I don't remain happy with it and decide to sell it.
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mines from O2. Its locked :/
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hpsauce37 said:
I had my s3 supplied by orange UK and thought that it would probably be locked to orange although there was no branding on the box or phone.
Started looking over the net to see how I could check and found that if you enter *# 7465625# and they read off or disabled then your phone is completely unlocked.
Mine is which is a real bonus so well chuffed.
Sorry if this was already known to everyone but was new to me and thought it might be useful for some people.
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FINALLY i know now yes mine is unlocked too im on 3 Ireland i thought it would have been locked but it's not so good news.
Thanks a lot mate for posting this
hal752 said:
mines from O2. Its locked :/
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Mine is from o2 through CPW and isn't locked at all (had since launch)
Also has anyone noticed the spelling mistake from the picture?it's the same in mine
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am I the only one around here who's getting irritated by their persionalizatiob typo? am I?
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No worries,
I can't sleep either
On O2 bought post-launch and no lock
Mines unlocked and I'm on Orange also, checked last week which I'm pleased about.
Got mine from 3uk on release day but had to get a replacement 3days ago and that come network locked
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Could be due to the delay just to get the phones out the networks haven't had time to put their code into Android, perhaps when they get all the preorders out future ones will.
Mine is from Affordable mobiles so I know it will not be locked
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It certainly looks that way! I got mine on preorder and it came unlocked, whilst other O2 folks who waited till after release got a locked phone.
I asked O2 what benefits there were for preordering with them but they didn't mention it being unlocked! In fact, they didn't mention any benefits!
Vodafone contract handset "box only" means no contract just paid £475 for handset and it's unlocked.
SIII'ed
On orange uk and its locked
Also i can't believe orange have removed the firmware update option with there bloatware
Is T-Mobile batch unlocked? If so, would it work abroad?
hpsauce37 said:
I had my s3 supplied by orange UK and thought that it would probably be locked to orange although there was no branding on the box or phone.
Started looking over the net to see how I could check and found that if you enter *# 7465625# and they read off or disabled then your phone is completely unlocked.
Mine is which is a real bonus so well chuffed.
Sorry if this was already known to everyone but was new to me and thought it might be useful for some people.
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Got my rather wonderful Galaxy S3 on Vodafone contract.
Unfortunately that USSD code doesn't seem to work on mine.
The phone and firmware is unbranded though.
So I'm guessing its open to all networks?
Plus the phone arrived in a Samsung white box, and not a Vodafone one.
Im i the only person where this code doesnt show anything?
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Im i the only person where this code doesnt show anything?
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No, you're not the only person, loads of us have the issue with this and other codes.
I'm having several issues with my phone and am on the verge of selling it and my OG EVO and getting an S3 or S4.
I stupidly purchased the device during the pre-order period last May (b4 any user reviews were out).
I'm rooted and running a stock ROM by Viper: Stock Rooted 3.15.651.16 Odex
3.15.651.16 710 RD
Android 4.1.1
Kernal 3.4.10-g 014d33e
Hboot 1.12.0000
Unlocked via HTC
S-On
TWRP 2.3.1.0
Baseband 1.02.12.0427
Radio version unknown
TWRP version 2.3.1.0
I don't know what radios (forgot where to find that info).
My issues are:
Random re-booting several times (3 to 6) per day.
Very rarely connect to LTE (and I live in L.A and work downtown).
On the rare occasion that I do connect to LTE, my apps (like maps) report, "This app requires a data connection", and I am un-able to access the Internet (but they work when the 3G icon is displayed).
I have read opinions that we should update our phones firmware to receive the latest improvements. However, xHausx has a post with links to firmware files, but he recommends NOT updating your firmware if your phone is S On (which mine is).
So I'm thinking of trying another ROM b4 giving up. But I'm unsure if there is any advantage (or dis-advantage) for me to update my firmware.
I want to stay mostly stock. I would prefer to keep Google Now. But after almost one year and still unable to use the LTE network here in Los Angeles (rumored to be nearly 50% complete), I'm about done waiting. The 3G network is painful, and I'm in effect paying $85 a month for 450 voice mins and email, but not much else.
You are on really old radios for one thing.
Not sure if that will solve your issue or not. But it's worth a shot. I would s- off the phone and then do the firmware updates.
Your baseband #'s are the radios.
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NaterTots said:
You are on really old radios for one thing.
Your baseband #'s are the radios.
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Ah!. Well, tells you how long it's been since I've delved into this.
I assume I can S-Off even though I did the HTC unlock?
And I still have the constant re-booting issue to fix. Factory reset maybe?
You can use FacePalm to S-OFF you will find it in Original Development it takes about 5 minutes or less
Then you can update all your firmware manually using Captain_Throwback's firmware files
Any questions shoot me a PM
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You can use FacePalm to S-OFF you will find it in Original Development it takes about 5 minutes or less
Then you can update all your firmware manually using Captain_Throwback's firmware files
Any questions shoot me a PM
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Thanks guys. Guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend!
Leebo,
I did exactly the same with the evo late and am thinking about selling mine too. Where's the best place to sell it? EBay?
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Leebo,
I did exactly the same with the evo late and am thinking about selling mine too. Where's the best place to sell it? EBay?
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I just got the firmware and radios updated this afternoon, so I'll be checking it out fr the next couple of weeks to see if it does any better with Internet and LTE.
As far as where to sell it? That depends on where you are. Ebay is great for most people, but it takes longer because you have an auction to deal with.
Craigslist is ok if you're in a densely populated area. I'll probably use EBay if I do sell it, just because I'm willing to take a little time to get the best price.
But I'm hoping I can fix my issues because I still have 14 months left on my contract, and Sprint doesn't pro-rate until about 6 months into the contract. So I'm probably looking at about $300 to end it.
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Thanks for the suggestions. Good luck. My Evo LTE has actually been pretty stable. No LTE though...and I work 1/4 mile from SPRINT HQ.
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I read on google that 4.2.2 is already being or about to be released ota , any truth to this ..
I just wondered if I should unroot for now to accept the ota, if there intact is one
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I wouldn't count on it for at least a month.
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tmobile us will take their sweet time to get us the update. i just hope it's not too long after all other regions have gotten theirs. the 5 months they took to release jb update for the htc one was ridiculous.
I vote we start mailing them filled out AT&T number port contracts in three weeks
I have been using 4.2.2 since it first came out, get a rooted rom, r u kidding...
I am sim unlocked, and for some reason I cant use an att sim, I tried my friends just to see, I cant get no signal, don't know why.