I bought a GT-I9300 off craigslist and there's some strange things about it. I'm thinking this is probably an asian or international version, but i'm not sure.
1. When i look at storage settings, it shows Internal Storage total space 503MB, and Phone Storage total space 2.06GB. The phone is supposed to be 16GB so I don't understand that.
2. In regards to RAM, Quadrant shows the phone has about 512MB, but it should have 1GB I believe.
3. I added my Google account, but it won't let me enable sync.
4. Battery says SUNSANG instead of SAMSUNG.
5. Am i correct that this phone won't support T-mobile 3g/4g?
Baseband version: MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V20 2012/07/13 18:23
Kernel version: 3.0.13 [email protected]#1 Sat Aug 4 02:00:11 CST 2012
Build number: IMM76D.I9300ZSALE9
Custom build version: 1344016820
Thanks for any info you guys can provide.
Sounds like a China fake
Battery says SUNSANG instead of SAMSUNG. = WRONG
Baseband version: MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V20 2012/07/13 18:23 = WRONG
Custom build version: 1344016820 = WRONG
AS said looks like a fake .
jje
SUNSANG didn't tell you enough? Lol!
Any pics of the phone??
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Hi all,
I bought myself a Samsung Galaxy S3 from the internet, however all text was in Chinese. That itself wasn't a problem as I managed to change to English, however there are still some Chinese letters/words in the Settings menu etc. The Play Store doesn't appear to be the correct store either and it came with tons of free apps, all in Chinese.
What would be the simpliest/easiest way to put a stock or custom UK (or even US) rom on this so its entirely in English?
I've tried googling/youtube but there are many many ways to do it, and all seem complicated or you end up with broken links or files etc.
Many thanks
I have a sneaking suspicion you haven't got a genuine S3 could you post more details or even some pictures with the back removed ?
hibs1875 said:
Hi all,
I bought myself a Samsung Galaxy S3 from the internet, however all text was in Chinese. That itself wasn't a problem as I managed to change to English, however there are still some Chinese letters/words in the Settings menu etc. The Play Store doesn't appear to be the correct store either and it came with tons of free apps, all in Chinese.
What would be the simpliest/easiest way to put a stock or custom UK (or even US) rom on this so its entirely in English?
I've tried googling/youtube but there are many many ways to do it, and all seem complicated or you end up with broken links or files etc.
Many thanks
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Go into settings, about device and take tell us what it says on that page so we can work out what you got
WTVTom said:
Go into settings, about device and take tell us what it says on that page so we can work out what you got
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5N4PDR4G0N said:
I have a sneaking suspicion you haven't got a genuine S3 could you post more details or even some pictures with the back removed ?
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Model Number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.1.1
Baseband: I9300XXLH1
Baseband version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V5, 2012/10/23 14:35
Kernel version: 3.0.13 [email protected] #1 (SMP PREEMPT Sat Nov 24 11:49:22 CST 2012)
Build number: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1
Custom build version: 001121124
$10 paypal for anyone that fixes the issue i'm having
Fake I'm afraid, judging by the above...
You wont be able to flash any proper GS3 firmwares..
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mikep99 said:
Fake I'm afraid, judging by the above...
You wont be able to flash any proper GS3 firmwares..
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What tells you that?
Just googled the following
ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1
And it leads the numerous fake i9300 links
You don't have an i9300 I'm afraid. Take a look in the back under the battery cover do you have dual sim slots ?
Baseband version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V5, 2012/10/23 14:35
Kernel version: 3.0.13 [email protected] #1 (SMP PREEMPT Sat Nov 24 11:49:22 CST 2012)
Build number: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1
Custom build version: 001121124
Above is typical of all the fakes posted on XDA SGS3 .
OP your phone is not an I9300 Samsung SGS3 do not flash SGS3 firmware .
jje
hibs1875 said:
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.1.1
Baseband: I9300XXLH1
Baseband version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V5, 2012/10/23 14:35
Kernel version: 3.0.13 [email protected] #1 (SMP PREEMPT Sat Nov 24 11:49:22 CST 2012)
Build number: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1
Custom build version: 001121124
$10 paypal for anyone that fixes the issue i'm having
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hi friend, i have the same model phone... i need it help... can you help me?
sonmeztolga said:
hi friend, i have the same model phone... i need it help... can you help me?
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No help from this forum its not I9300 use Google search .
jje
Are these fake phones have the same specs too?
rockler said:
Are these fake phones have the same specs too?
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Prob not.
There is a reason for them to be cheaper....
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Hey, I have read a few articles, but im worried about bricking my phone.
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My phone is stock, I only updated the firmware with Samsung Kies
In the back of my phone says:
Model: GT-i9100
SSN: i9100GSMH
On the about phone menu says:
Model number: GT-i9100
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: i9100BULP8
Kernel version:
3.0.15-1056084
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 13 10:45:25 KST 2012
Build number: IMM76D.BULPG
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I whant to do this properly, but I don't know how...
Questions:
1- Is my phone the International version one?
2- The LPG (in bold) is what matters to the CFRoot, or what does matter?
3- The "CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5.zip" doesn't fit my phone because of the sgs2 and LPQ?
4- Can you find me a suitable CFRoot?
5- If I put the Siyah insted, what shoul be the version?
6- Do I need to use ODIN with Siyah?
Please answer all of my questions
Sorry if my English isn't the best, im not a native speaker.
I don't know to answer your questions, but if you actually want to upgrade your software you better do it now before you root, because if you upgrade your rooted phone software you will lose the root.
Also the kernel is not weird. That is a stock kernel.
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hello everybody,
My friend purchased one of unlock international galaxy s3 GT-I9300 which has info like
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android: 4.1.1
Baseband version: I9300XXALIH
Kernal version: 3.0.31-I9300ZSKJ6-CL679970 Tue Apr 16 18:39:01 CST 2013
Build number: GINGERBREAD.ZSKJ6
Custom Build Version: Galaxy.20130416.V009
We don't understand what is it exactly?because it don't have functions which mine I747 has?also we can not access it's internal SD also as it only shows 16gb memory available.
pls help me out whether it's fake s3?if it is then what to do?
dman31 said:
hello everybody,
My friend purchased one of unlock international galaxy s3 GT-I9300 which has info like
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android: 4.1.1
Baseband version: I9300XXALIH
Kernal version: 3.0.31-I9300ZSKJ6-CL679970 Tue Apr 16 18:39:01 CST 2013
Build number: GINGERBREAD.ZSKJ6
Custom Build Version: Galaxy.20130416.V009
We don't understand what is it exactly?because it don't have functions which mine I747 has?also we can not access it's internal SD also as it only shows 16gb memory available.
pls help me out whether it's fake s3?if it is then what to do?
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seems suspicius to me but can you go to download mode and see if it is download mode or factory mode if factory then defently fake as for what your supposed to do i don't know
yes, it's fake
Nothing you can do except return it and get your money back (or your friend's money even)
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I have same Samsung Galaxy S3
dman31 said:
hello everybody,
My friend purchased one of unlock international galaxy s3 GT-I9300 which has info like
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android: 4.1.1
Baseband version: I9300XXALIH
Kernal version: 3.0.31-I9300ZSKJ6-CL679970 Tue Apr 16 18:39:01 CST 2013
Build number: GINGERBREAD.ZSKJ6
Custom Build Version: Galaxy.20130416.V009
We don't understand what is it exactly?because it don't have functions which mine I747 has?also we can not access it's internal SD also as it only shows 16gb memory available.
pls help me out whether it's fake s3?if it is then what to do?
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I THINK IT IS FAKE ..
but don't understand it has the Samsung play store, Samsung market, Google market, [email protected] on, and even Samsung battery & Samsung IME sticker made by Samsung FCC id etc. behind the battery inside the phone's battery slot
in storage it says:
Total Space16.0G
Available Space 15.0G
Internal storage
Available Space
270MB
I have problem of low memory
and all the apps installed on phone memory i want to put all the applications which by default i found after even reset on the phone into external sd card so i cluld save space
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rootSU said:
Nothing you can do except return it and get your money back (or your friend's money even)
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CAN I DO THE SAME PROCESS AS YOU TOLD ???
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android: 4.1.1
Baseband version: I9300XXALIH
Kernal version: 3.0.31-I9300ZSKJ6-CL679970 Tue Apr 16 18:39:01 CST 2013
Build number: GINGERBREAD.ZSKJ6
Custom Build Version: Galaxy.20130416.V009
I don't understand it has the Samsung play store, Samsung market, Google market, [email protected] on, and even Samsung battery & Samsung IME sticker made by Samsung FCC id etc. behind the battery inside the phone's battery slot
in storage it says:
Total Space16.0G
Available Space 15.0G
Internal storage
Available Space
270MB
I have problem of low memory
and all the apps installed on phone memory i want to put all the applications which by default i found after even reset on the phone into external sd card so i could save space
It is a fake nothing on this forum can help you either return it or try a fake forum .
Multiple posts on the same subject fake on this forum its all a dead end as its not Samsung and not SGS3 and not I9300 and it looks as if its not even the standard fake .
Build number: GINGERBREAD.ZSKJ6
Custom Build Version: Galaxy.20130416.V009
not Samsung SGS3 .
jje
Just recently bought the I9300 out here in China. Actually it's the 2nd time I've bought this phone (lost it the first time I owned it). Right away I noticed that some of the preinstalled chinese bloatware apps were different than what came preinstalled on the I9300 I previously owned.
Living in China I'm always nervous of something being a fake, even when I buy it from a trusted source. I think it's very possible that the phone has simply changed since the last time I bought it (about a year ago) but I figure it's better to post the specs on here and let someone who knows more about the phones in China decide if my phone is a fake or not.
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: 19300ZCELL1 (I couldn't find any information about this baseband version on any English websites and it's different from the S3 I owned last year)
Kernal version: 3.0.31 -963908 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Feb 14 18:56:00 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300ZCEMB1
This is the i535 fourns. Not the i9300
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cammykool said:
This is the i535 fourns. Not the i9300
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oh shoot! sorry about that!
WarriorsNation said:
Just recently bought the I9300 out here in China. Actually it's the 2nd time I've bought this phone (lost it the first time I owned it). Right away I noticed that some of the preinstalled chinese bloatware apps were different than what came preinstalled on the I9300 I previously owned.
Living in China I'm always nervous of something being a fake, even when I buy it from a trusted source. I think it's very possible that the phone has simply changed since the last time I bought it (about a year ago) but I figure it's better to post the specs on here and let someone who knows more about the phones in China decide if my phone is a fake or not.
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: 19300ZCELL1 (I couldn't find any information about this baseband version on any English websites and it's different from the S3 I owned last year)
Kernal version: 3.0.31 -963908 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Feb 14 18:56:00 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300ZCEMB1
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I think, your device is a Samsung Galaxy S3 Original.
You have the versión GT-i9300_CHN_CHN from China Unicom.
I have the same versión, but i change the stock rom, i made a modified rom from CHINA and Spain, so i can enjoy Play Store, and full Spanish or English Android.
If you still have doubts, Search the App: Genuine Galaxy S4/S3/Note II, this app tell you if your Galaxy is original, using hardware test.
Good Luck
help I9300 on china unicom
I have a I9300 china unicom, and i would like to know the procedure to change to a no chinese rom. Can you describe me how you did it?
I am not sure also how can i root my device, can i do it with in a normal way with odin or its better use odin mobile?
Sorry about my english, i am not a english native speacker.
Thanks
FMBLima said:
I have a I9300 china unicom, and i would like to know the procedure to change to a no chinese rom. Can you describe me how you did it?
I am not sure also how can i root my device, can i do it with in a normal way with odin or its better use odin mobile?
Sorry about my english, i am not a english native speacker.
Thanks
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That's simple. Just download a new rom. See samsung-updates.com.
Warning: you will lose your garentee.
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WarriorsNation said:
Just recently bought the I9300 out here in China. Actually it's the 2nd time I've bought this phone (lost it the first time I owned it). Right away I noticed that some of the preinstalled chinese bloatware apps were different than what came preinstalled on the I9300 I previously owned.
Living in China I'm always nervous of something being a fake, even when I buy it from a trusted source. I think it's very possible that the phone has simply changed since the last time I bought it (about a year ago) but I figure it's better to post the specs on here and let someone who knows more about the phones in China decide if my phone is a fake or not.
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: 19300ZCELL1 (I couldn't find any information about this baseband version on any English websites and it's different from the S3 I owned last year)
Kernal version: 3.0.31 -963908 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Feb 14 18:56:00 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300ZCEMB1
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Don't worry, buddy. That's just fine. You may install a new rom such as XXELLA or later.
The baseband ZCELL1 is customed for CHINA UNICOM. That is the ONLY services provider that have WCDMA/HSDPA network.
try this tutorial
FMBLima said:
I have a I9300 china unicom, and i would like to know the procedure to change to a no chinese rom. Can you describe me how you did it?
I am not sure also how can i root my device, can i do it with in a normal way with odin or its better use odin mobile?
Sorry about my english, i am not a english native speacker.
Thanks
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Try this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406482
You can do your own firmware, or you can download, my firmware made for your Galaxy ( and mine)
Ok, i download the last official firmware for my device: FACTORY_I9300ZNEMD2_I9300CHUEMD2_CHU
Model: GT-I9300
Country: China
Version: Android 4.1.2
Changelist: 1133994
Build date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:54:52 +0000
Product Code: CHU
PDA: I9300ZNEMD2
CSC: I9300CHUEMD2
MODEM: I9300ZNEMA1
If i want to get my warranty back or just want to reverse to the originak state i just need to flash this firmware, right?
What is the best way to backup efs folder?
Best regards
Its all posted in the basic stickied faqs and guides in |General section.
jje
Download CPU-Z app and check the specs
Hi there,
I have what I believe is a pre-release (ie. "4g test device) Note 2. It has a serial # stamp on the front top left (and I never received the OTA 4.3 update... i assume my IMEI number was excluded from whatever pool of IMEI's Verizon uses to push updates to). I'm still on what I believe is the stock firmware and I'm finally looking into rooting it and putting a custom ROM on. Unfortunately I'm not well-versed enough to look at the baseband, kernel, and build versions to determine if my phone is truly a stock hardware unit and on the original stock software (in which case I'll just follow the root guides in the Development forum) or if my stuff is somehow different because it is a test device.
Here is what my "About Phone" screen shows:
Model # SCH-I605
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband Version: I605VRAMA4
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-886776
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Thu Jan 24 22:23:50 KST 2013
Build Number: JZ054K.I605VRAMA4
Hardware Version: I605.06
So, based on the above, is my phone the standard Verizon Note 2 hardware and is on the original stock software? I searched pretty extensively but I couldn't find any other thread with this question. If this is out there already I apologize, please link me to it.
Thanks in advance.
Everything matches MI e.
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*mine sorry
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