Android Beam not working - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everyone,
I purchased two I9300 (one for me and one for my wife) and we're tired of trying to use Android Beam. For some reason it just doesn't work (It doesn't do anything, no sound, no screen pop-up, nothing...)
Is there any way to test on each phone separately if the beam works or not?
Thanks in advance!
PS: Yes, I've checked it's activated, and yes the phones were restarted once again and yes it's the last firmware (It didn't work with the previous one either).

you also need to turn on wifi direct.

I would be careful using it, I heard the screen can break when bumping the phone together ! Joke
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radeonxt said:
you also need to turn on wifi direct.
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I tried too. Nothing... Although I used the wifi direct and it worked perfectly.
slaphead20 said:
I would be careful using it, I heard the screen can break when bumping the phone together ! Joke
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I might as well break it with all the trying! :laugh:

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gps booster for prime?

I was wondering, when i first got my samsung phone on froyo the gps didn't work at all much like my prime. I then got gps booster app and it fixed it basically, now i know the prime has issues because of the case but i was wondering if something like gps booster made specifically for the prime would help like my sammy phone? Any thoughts on this guys?
None "specific" to prime but there are many proven affordable - $50 - BT GPS devices that would for sure work
Hmmm okay, will look into those if I need it for a road trip or something. As of now I have not had to use the GPS much so no rush. Still sucks though I bought something that doesn't work like they advertisers. Sigh.
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This is a hardware issue. The only way to fix this is to saw out the back metal plate where the gps chip is and put plastic over it.
goodintentions said:
This is a hardware issue. The only way to fix this is to saw out the back metal plate where the gps chip is and put plastic over it.
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No way to solve it on stock ICS. GPS no longer exists....
Yeah I just read that, cough "bull$!!T"cough....
Haro912 said:
No way to solve it on stock ICS. GPS no longer exists....
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Really? So there's absolutely no way to access the GPS at all now?
Haro912 said:
No way to solve it on stock ICS. GPS no longer exists....
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Custom rom!
clankfu said:
Really? So there's absolutely no way to access the GPS at all now?
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not that I have found
goodintentions said:
Custom rom!
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I said stock
Haro912 said:
not that I have found
I said stock
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It's just hidden from quick settings. You can still toggle it with the Power Control widget or by going to Settings --> Location services --> GPS satellites.
Ahh yeah, that gives me some hopes again. This
Last week has been too stressful lol.
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Sound Problems During Calls

Hello guys,
After my HTC wildfire S, I bought iCrap and since I got used to use Android, I sold it and bought Galaxy S3 :good: However, I have a big problem During calls people cannot hear my voice. I updated the latest version, but still there is a problem during calls. I dont know how to solve it. I think it s a OS problem and it s going to be OK after JB, but I am not sure. Could anyone help me to overcome this problem I will be really appreciate :fingers-crossed:
flash some different basedbands and see if it helps
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Try to set your phone in GSM mode only instead of wcdma and check your connections. Maybe this will help you.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
I actually find my S3 to have generally brilliant call quality. I've come from a 4s and it's much louder and clearer than that was.
SirKunon said:
Try to set your phone in GSM mode only instead of wcdma and check your connections. Maybe this will help you.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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thank you for your advice, but i had already tried it and it doesn't work
Edward Zhuang said:
flash some different basedbands and see if it helps
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i dont know whether i have to root it to flash some different basebands. could you please help me?
Your phone should works out of the box. Since you are not rooted. Get Sammy to fix it.
Do factory reset 1st to ensure is not apps related
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xealous said:
Hello guys,
After my HTC wildfire S, I bought iCrap and since I got used to use Android, I sold it and bought Galaxy S3 :good: However, I have a big problem During calls people cannot hear my voice. I updated the latest version, but still there is a problem during calls. I dont know how to solve it. I think it s a OS problem and it s going to be OK after JB, but I am not sure. Could anyone help me to overcome this problem I will be really appreciate :fingers-crossed:
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You should try to deactivate Noise Reduction in call options. I had the same problem and that fix it.
Ninolina said:
You should try to deactivate Noise Reduction in call options. I had the same problem and that fix it.
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Thank you for your recommendation, I did it, it made better, but there is still the same problem but rarely did you fixed it completely or is it like me?
xealous said:
Thank you for your recommendation, I did it, it made better, but there is still the same problem but rarely did you fixed it completely or is it like me?
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I think this is a hardware problem, go to seller and replace the phone till you got warranty
MarkY972 said:
I think this is a hardware problem, go to seller and replace the phone till you got warranty
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tomorrow i will go to samsung customer support and give it them to fix it. or replace the phone maybe. in turkey, it s not easy to replace. i hope it s gonna be ok.

flash of camera doesn't work

Hi everybody,
The camera flash of my new Samsung S3 haven't worked since the first day I've got my new phone. Factory reset didn't help The phone is in repair now, but I 'm wondering - did anyone have the same problem, or it's only my bad luck.
Thanks!
I don't think that many people have that problem,when I got my crapy arc last year,I didn't have any vibration,had to send it in
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are you sure the flash is on, because the standard setting of the s3 for flash is "always of'
Poker gypsy said:
I don't think that many people have that problem,when I got my crapy arc last year,I didn't have any vibration,had to send it in
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Yep, I guess, you're right. I hoped to get some information regarding the repair - how complicated it is, how long it can take...
Robert333 said:
are you sure the flash is on, because the standard setting of the s3 for flash is "always of'
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Yes, I'm sure
Try a flashlight App from the market then you'll know if it's just cam software related.
You're the first one I've heard of who has a broken LED light, so it's not a common issue.
However even with the most rigorous quality control, when building several millions of a device there are a few bound to be broken upon shipping or have loose connections.

My Wifi doen't work :(

Today when I turned on my cell my WLAN doesn't work anymore whe a press under a wifi net say saved... buy never connect. I reset my router I flashed all FTF and nothing... I pretty sad with this :crying:
fabianff said:
Today when I turned on my cell my WLAN doesn't work anymore whe a press under a wifi net say saved... buy never connect. I reset my router I flashed all FTF and nothing... I pretty sad with this :crying:
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The most sad thing is that none is helping you
boterkaaseneieren said:
The most sad thing is that none is helping you
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That's because we have no idea what the problem might be.
Or maybe because should be in q&a more help there
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nathlynn22 said:
Or maybe because should be in q&a more help there
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Yes, that too
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fabianff said:
Today when I turned on my cell my WLAN doesn't work anymore whe a press under a wifi net say saved... buy never connect. I reset my router I flashed all FTF and nothing... I pretty sad with this :crying:
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Can you give me some more info and I'll try and help.
are you rooted?
unlocked bootloader?
Is there an option to select wifi on and off in settings?
does it display the available wifi access points?
can you take some screenshots to help us see what you see...
Did you drop it? unlikely but the signal amplification module could be damaged. (very unlikely)
That should give us something to work with
I guess its working again... glad I could be of assistance...

Questions about the LG G2 Mini

First, and most important one, is it wourth buying (I can get one for 300 Euros)?
Edit: Yes it is
Second, I saw that it got rooted, here, but what about a custom recovery? Is anyone working on it?
Edit: Custom recoveries are available
One more question from me. How can you cope with the fact it has no notification led? I'll pass this phone because of this. I would have to unlock the phone just to see if I have a message or a missed call? This is so wrong...
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cojocar.andrei said:
One more question from me. How can you cope with the fact it has no notification led? I'll pass this phone because of this. I would have to unlock the phone just to see if I have a message or a missed call? This is so wrong...
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I am used to it because my GT-I5500 doesn't have one.
So, it's ok.
cojocar.andrei said:
One more question from me. How can you cope with the fact it has no notification led? I'll pass this phone because of this. I would have to unlock the phone just to see if I have a message or a missed call? This is so wrong...
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With knock on feature its not a big problem
No LED
the phone should at least have a reminder system on it, beep every 5 seconds or something like that.
plageran said:
the phone should at least have a reminder system on it, beep every 5 seconds or something like that.
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I think that there are apps that can do that.
Vagelis1608 said:
I think that there are apps that can do that.
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It should be natively supported in the ringtone or alert options. all my phones besides the sola and v9 didn't have leds, the rest all beeped at a set time till the message/miss call/calendar alert was opened.
Just saying that it should have that option natively.
plageran said:
the phone should at least have a reminder system on it, beep every 5 seconds or something like that.
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yes lg2 mini has a repeat alert features. set it for 2 or 5 mins if you want
Secret Menu
From:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497380&page=2
fbinimelis said:
An small hint for the noobs (it worked for me...) The code is different for each HW version of the device, so first check your model number (in my case LG-D805) and then the code will be 3845#*""your model number""#
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in my case it was 620. hope this helps out to everyone.
plageran said:
the phone should at least have a reminder system on it, beep every 5 seconds or something like that.
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in germany the g2 mini has a notification led in the rear power button
After playing around on the device for a few days, I haven't found a reminder system. Abit disappointing.
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plageran said:
After playing around on the device for a few days, I haven't found a reminder system. Abit disappointing.
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I'm using https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.caynax.alarmclock this for months now, i love it.
Spent a long time looking for one that will say i missed an alarm when the phone is been in sleep....:good::good::good:
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eaganrubio said:
yes lg2 mini has a repeat alert features. set it for 2 or 5 mins if you want
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Or you can try this one
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manzy.flashnotification2
Hi! Where I can turn on Auto Brightness?
reboot
Hi All Master Need Your Help
I want to share any one can help I from indonesia my g2 mini don't know why reboot all the time, that can happen 10 time in one day.
Not rooting yet, this happens since automatic update to below version.
ANDROID VERSION 4.4.2
BASE-BAND M8626A-AAAANAZM-1.0.6033
KERNEL VERSION 3.4.0+
BUILD KOT491.A1397623902
SOFTWARE VERSION V10C-ESA-XX
for all Master please help and sorry for my bad English
niziu said:
Hi! Where I can turn on Auto Brightness?
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This phone don't have ambient sensor so no auto brihtness option.
eaganrubio said:
yes lg2 mini has a repeat alert features. set it for 2 or 5 mins if you want
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Lemme know where this option is please?
priowinahyu said:
Hi All Master Need Your Help
I want to share any one can help I from indonesia my g2 mini don't know why reboot all the time, that can happen 10 time in one day.
Not rooting yet, this happens since automatic update to below version.
ANDROID VERSION 4.4.2
BASE-BAND M8626A-AAAANAZM-1.0.6033
KERNEL VERSION 3.4.0+
BUILD KOT491.A1397623902
SOFTWARE VERSION V10C-ESA-XX
for all Master please help and sorry for my bad English
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Edit: sorry dude, I miss read. exactly what all updated on your device? maybe you can install a previous version?
priowinahyu said:
Hi All Master Need Your Help
I want to share any one can help I from indonesia my g2 mini don't know why reboot all the time, that can happen 10 time in one day.
Not rooting yet, this happens since automatic update to below version.
ANDROID VERSION 4.4.2
BASE-BAND M8626A-AAAANAZM-1.0.6033
KERNEL VERSION 3.4.0+
BUILD KOT491.A1397623902
SOFTWARE VERSION V10C-ESA-XX
for all Master please help and sorry for my bad English
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maybe the update process is corrupt, reflash the ROM if available
HeruDK said:
maybe the update process is corrupt, reflash the ROM if available
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plageran said:
Edit: sorry dude, I miss read. exactly what all updated on your device? maybe you can install a previous version?
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Please send me Link to stock room for Indonesia area, I'l try to flash the room
DThinking of purchasing a Tegra LATAM version of this phone.
Also known as..LG G2 Mini D 625.
Anyone.have this version ?
13 megapixel Cam Quad Tegra 4 i .
Also reviews are very mixed and conflicting on the SPEAKERPHONE volume some say good, some say bad.
What are your experiences on speaker and camera ?
Can you email photos directly from SD Card ?
Thank You
robertkoa said:
DThinking of purchasing a Tegra LATAM version of this phone.
Also known as..LG G2 Mini D 625.
Anyone.have this version ?
13 megapixel Cam Quad Tegra 4 i .
Also reviews are very mixed and conflicting on the SPEAKERPHONE volume some say good, some say bad.
What are your experiences on speaker and camera ?
Can you email photos directly from SD Card ?
Thank You
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I don't know how the D625 but my speakerphone works OK, no problems with it, I'm using D620r.
My wife have problems with hearing and when she is using my G mini, she have no problems with it(normally she is using hearing aid).
Don't know what do you mean by saying directly form SD, I'm using gmail app for sending pictures, and have no problem with it.

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