Possibly swapping my 4s for a S3 tonight.
what do I look out for on the S3, EG common issues, hardware and software?
Volume buttons can sometimes be sticky, screen defects such as scratches. Thats about it really.
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And the microphone seems to go lol I have to send mine off to Samsung to get it fixed
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dial *#0*3 to check the basic functionalites. a few more info is there in the faq section of my sig
*#0*3 does nothing mate
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if second hand make sure imei matches that on box
Check for broken pixels mate.. use something like LCD test and go through the colors looking for any pixels that may stand out
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Got the phone. t'is great
i know you are like
the battery is big so i will get awesome battery life
U WONT
the battery life isn't so good on the s3 :crying:
but i hope samsung fixes it in future updates(JELLY BEAN):fingers-crossed:
all seems well, the battery is better then that 4S
Check if there're any build issues or light bleed on the left edge of the bezel(some white units had this problem),check for dead pixels and last thing is to check the model number.Make sure it's I9300.
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Been the s3 is so far superior than the iPhone you are getting an amazing deal. Just make sure there's no defects. I would enter this deal with allot of caution.
deal is done
S III
Is sound
It unlocked, but o2 branded
so I'm left wondering if debrandning with generic.
Done the debrand, was easy peasy
AbdallaKhalid said:
i know you are like
the battery is big so i will get awesome battery life
U WONT
the battery life isn't so good on the s3 :crying:
but i hope samsung fixes it in future updates(JELLY BEAN):fingers-crossed:
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Battery life is fine.
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No issues on mine
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Hi everybody i have the gs3 since few days but unlike my previous gnote where screen would be the top one battery drainer on gs3 i found cell standby to be the one is it normal?
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If your not using your screen much which clearly your not then it is going to be something other than screen at the top, learn how percentages work.
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Actually it IS a known issue and there are a few threads on it already.
How is this an issue? Like Lennyuk said, if you don't use your phone that much, then obviously standby would be the nr. 1. power drain.
Actually, both arguments could be correct...
Unless the stock software is extremely efficient, and makes the screen somehow super efficient, then it would be normal for standby to be that high. Another point to note, is are you complaining about battery life? or just the fact that a number on some statistics is high and you don't like it?
The counter argument to that is, if you look at mine on CM9, cell standby is a lot lower. Make of that what you want.
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Read the threads. All of us who have the GS3 have already been discussing it.
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Also this
Read the threads. All of us who have the GS3 have already been discussing it.
learn to search my friend, its a known issue and everyone is waiting for a n update to solve it.
In other news I am working on something I may think will help, will get back to you if testing is a success.
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In other news I am working on something I may think will help, will get back to you if testing is a success.
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Sounds good, keep us posted
OK so long story short. Bought my s3 lastnight only to notice today my front sensors are off center. The camera, eye tracker and proximity sensor all work. But I'm guessing I'd be better off exchanging for a new one. Would u guys do the same? Just sucks cause this phone has been working better then my i9300. I'd hate to get a replacement that doesn't work as well
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OK so long story short. Bought my s3 lastnight only to notice today my front sensors are off center. The camera, eye tracker and proximity sensor all work. But I'm guessing I'd be better off exchanging for a new one. Would u guys do the same? Just sucks cause this phone has been working better then my i9300. I'd hate to get a replacement that doesn't work as well
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see if the samsung self test functionality works and you can test the proxi sensor.
from the dialpad hit *#self*#
or *#self#
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see if the samsung self test functionality works and you can test the proxi sensor.
from the dialpad hit *#self*#
or *#self#
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I keep getting an connection error when I enter the codes
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Hold on to it, AT&T is going to issue a firmware update to fix the offset
J/k but it all seriousness, If the offset of the lens has got you erred wait till you run LCD checker and observe the black screen in a dimly lit room, you're going to go apenuts.
Damn i'm sorry I just ruined it for you.
My friend loved his S3 till I told him about the LCD thing, now it's all he can think about even when he never finds himself in a situation to see the issue. Heheehhehehehe
Samsungs dirty little secret..............
Yeas exchange it. In my experience phones that have an issue on the outside are very likely to break later on in the future.
Thanks. Yeah I exchanged it. The guy at store couldn't see the problem but said he'd exchange it if it made me happy. It did
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Hey guys this Picture is for those of you who have not seen the Post on Engadget.com. Here is the Link for Samsung Galaxy NOTE 2
I think it looks Awesome without the buttons and the reason they increased the screen size from 5.3" to 5.5" is because of the button are gonna be on the screen like Galaxy Nexus.
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I wish this thing would be released with a tegra chip. That would be awesome.
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Isn't this the same "Rumored" image from way back before the GS3 launch?
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Isn't this the same "Rumored" image from way back before the GS3 launch?
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Yep.
Is it too much to ask for a notification led this time 'round? what's with the hate on the notification led anyway?
As for tegra, samsung isn't going that route as long as they have the exynos chips and mali gpus.
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Fake picture buddy
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Eun-Hjzjined said:
Yep.
Is it too much to ask for a notification led this time 'round? what's with the hate on the notification led anyway?
As for tegra, samsung isn't going that route as long as they have the exynos chips and mali gpus.
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I know. Just wishful thinking lol I do agree it needs a notification led though, kinda made me want to return it at first since every other Android I've owned had one. I thought it was standard issue, I mean how else am I supposed to know my phone is charging or I have a message (other than obviously picking up my phone) <troll deterrent lol
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For the people wishing fpr bazel less phone...how the hell people are gonna hold it? Let alone put a case. The S3...bazel was reduced by stretching the screen which is a smart move. Let's hope the Note 2 gets a little slimmed and stretch the screen to 5.5.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
NOTE user:
"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".
Woman:
I am coming from an HTC One X and I am generally very pleased with the SGS3....The speed, camera,battery etc. Everything seems better except one thing that is bugging me a lot....I am talking about the UGLY HALOS AROUND TEXT.
I realize Samsung does this oversharpening of everything on-screen (mdnie) but text on grey background especially suffers like the "settings menu in Google Talk"
Am I the only one hating this thing about the display?? Samsung should give us some setting to disable it
In over 2 months of owning the S3 I have never noticed any halos anywhere.
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Hello i have no Halos .
jje
Nothing wrong with text here.
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What do you mean by
UGLY HALOS AROUND TEXT
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Never had any problems with text, it's sharp and clear.
Screenshot?
Screenshot
I can post a screenshot but I dont think it will convey too much of what I can see, Maybe some people can not quiet see the effect but coming from a One x., this seems very obvious
Check the screenshot
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There are some jagged edges on the text outlines which is quiet visible to my eyes. Hope you guys can see it
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I can post a screenshot but I dont think it will convey too much of what I can see, Maybe some people can not quiet see the effect but coming from a One x., this seems very obvious
There are some jagged edges on the text outlines which is quiet visible to my eyes. Hope you guys can see it
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Well, text is not super sharp and a little jagged edges. But I don't see the so called 'halos' around texts.
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Omg, i must have gone blind!!
Seriously try go into settings/display/screen mode and alter it to dynamic.
Hey guys! Made a quick unboxing of what you get with the Verizon version of the Galaxy Note 3 for all those that were wondering and haven't got their devices yet, or maybe just haven't gotten back from work yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feXcZHZkAmM&feature=youtu.be
Here are some pictures taken with my DSLR.
Back
http://tinypic.com/m/fz1dhv/3
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http://tinypic.com/m/fz1xrd/3
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http://tinypic.com/m/fz1xsk/3
Thanks bro that was a great unboxing. Appreciate that you took the time to do that for those of us that dont have the phone yet or are still deciding to pull the trigger and commit to the Note 3.
Great vid and pics... makes me very excited that I bought the black version. Now I can't sleep the phone will be at my house in 12 hours.
Thanks guys! And no problem. I'm definitely already in love with this phone.
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I need to really go check out the black version and see how the feel is. I have white and it feels really slippery in my hand. If the black one feels better I'll be replacing it.
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I need to really go check out the black version and see how the feel is. I have white and it feels really slippery in my hand. If the black one feels better I'll be replacing it.
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I think you'll definitely find that the black feels much better, if you haven't already.
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Benjamin150 said:
I think you'll definitely find that the black feels much better, if you haven't already.
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Yep I got the black and loving it. Feels much better.