[Q] Samsung Galaxy S3 in Taiwan, complete NOOB - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey everyone. I've been searching for hours and I just can't come up with anything...
I just got a S3 yesterday (switching over from the iPhone 4). I'm in Taiwan by the way...so I'm guessing this is the international version of the phone?
I'll post all the "about device" info just in case...
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Version: I9300XXLG3
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-570657-user
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT Tue Jul 10 22:39:22 KST
2012
Build Number: IMM76D.I9300ZSALG3
I installed Groove IP Lite on my phone and it allows me to use Google Voice with wifi, which is great, but I want to purchase the pro version to use on 3G! When I tried to do that Google Play Store says, "Item not available in your country."
When I used the iPhone, all I had to do was switch Apple accounts to a different country but now I am completely lost as to what to do.
Here are several things I tried:
1. VPN (I have excellent VPN on my computer, so I added it to my phone too.)
It connected, I was even able to reach Netflix, but unfortunately it would not let me into the US Google Play Store.
2. I tried looking for "Market Enabler" and "Market Unlocker" but I cannot find them in the store!
What I want to do: I want to install two apps. Google Voice for texting back to the States and GrooveIP Pro for being able to call both on wifi and 3G network.
If at all possible, I don't want to "root" the phone, because I honestly have no clue what I'm doing and seeing as how there are so many versions of this phone, I'm really afraid of screwing up.
Please, can someone help me do what I need to do?
I tried to learn a bit about all this but...I still can't figure out what is apk...
So...sorry! I'm really really new to this. It's my first android phone.
Thanks everyone!

Apk is the extension for android apps. Just like exe is for windows app. Market enablers will need root as far as I know.
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TSKXDA said:
Apk is the extension for android apps. Just like exe is for windows app. Market enablers will need root as far as I know.
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i tried to install from the web browser already, it gave me the same not available in country error.
thanks!

MOD Edit: Posting warez is against the rules

Need I remind you this is a developer forum. You posting a link to a paid app is a huge slap in the face of the developers in this community. Would you go to an album release party and try to peddle pirated copies of the album? No? Then why would you do it here?

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Need I remind you this is a developer forum. You posting a link to a paid app is a huge slap in the face of the developers in this community. Would you go to an album release party and try to peddle pirated copies of the album? No? Then why would you do it here?
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You could try turning on your VPN and creating a new play store account. When you initially set up your account it might have pegged it as a Taiwan account, so even if you use your VPN, it will still put you as Taiwan.
Not sure it will work, but worth a try.
That or root your phone and use market enabler. The rooting process is quite simple, search the forum for the Chainfire (CF-Root) and read how it works. After download it takes like a minute.

graffixnyc said:
Need I remind you this is a developer forum. You posting a link to a paid app is a huge slap in the face of the developers in this community. Would you go to an album release party and try to peddle pirated copies of the album? No? Then why would you do it here?
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Point taken.
It was my mistake to do so.
I will be careful in future.

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[q] xda facebook

I am so sorry.
My English is not good.
But my phone can use the XDA FACEBOOK!
But recently, can not connect to server.
Is the solution?
(Resolved)
My phone is Samsung B7300 Omnia Lite
Windows Mobile 6.5
and
Can Android work on my b7300 or Windows Phone7?
Please
Thank very much.
I add my voice to you, some time ago I used XDA Facebook and it worked on my HD2, but recently, I don't know why, it won't work in any kind of a way and I don't know why, even the Facebook site won't open in Opera or IE, I'm sorry I don't know if you can use Android on your Omnia, thanks anyway.
Thank you for your response.
My phone can use IE & Opera open FACEBOOK mobile.
But recently, can not connect xdafacebook.
I don't know why?
and Android maybe can not work on the b7300.
I think the problem with XDA facebook app is guaranteed on the server side of Facebook. They did recently change and upfated their site and I bet it may have something to do with it.
I noticed though that there have been display problems whenever I open Facebook Mobile in my Opera Browser on my HD2. I have to tap on the facebook link to send me home again and then it seems to load and work, but it does take longer to load onto the webpage.
I was thinking that since the XDA app is not updated for the new facebook that could be a factor but i can be wrong. I wanted to provide some logic.
I hope maybe someone else can shed any light.
Having the SAME problem
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m.facebook.com doesn't even load at all in my Opera browser.
touch.facebook.com doesn't even load correctly in my Opera browser.
These problems have only recently happened over the past few weeks. Thought it was down to the handset, so did a HARD RESET, and started from scratch... but that didn't seem to fix this problem.
I Have noticed that Sense Facebook Update stop work too.
No more Sense update for some time.
I believe that Facebook changes are not compatible with all platforms that use too interact with it.
This way, many will stop work. This are my thoughts...
PMoto
Thank for everyone response.
I hope my phone can still use xdafacebook.
Originally could have used xdafacebook!
But after I log out,
Can not connect to server ....
i am using samsung omnia B6520 winmo 6.6 std. and facebook app in it hmmmm it sucks...
Sorry ...
maybe some people have the same problem.
But do not know how to solve?
Hope someone can help.
Please and Thanks you very much.
I tried to change the other browsers
Use "External Connection"
Still not available.
I don't know why?
Using the internal browser can not use.
Appear ERROR ...
Forced to close.
Hope someone can help.
thanks.
Guys why don't you ask straight on the thread of XDA Facebook? You have more chances getting help there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871097
stathis95194 said:
Guys why don't you ask straight on the thread of XDA Facebook? You have more chances getting help there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871097
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Thank you for your answer.
I would like to ask.
But I can not respond.
I do not have permission to access.
I wrote to the developer
But did not answer.
Using a different browser to resolve this issue.
Hi,
installed xda facebook app 4.8.6, but cannot connect to it, see error attached. Can someone help please?
I have also Found the same problem

No Reason Why this Feature is not available from ICS or Chrome beta browser for ICS 4

but yet it still is. :| providing further reason to stay with Windows.
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Why not just use another method? There are tons of apps for android to allow you to make free phone calls from the prime. There might be a way around doing it through browser. I never really messed with the Google one.
I wouldn't be waisting my time complaining here if there was other alternates. there is no other service out there that offers free VOIP phone calls through the US except Google's phone through Gmail.
Google Gmail phone is the first of its kind that I seen since the old phonefree.com and Net2Phone offering free VOIP calls, although those had limits, Google has no limits for US callers.
For the life of me I can't figure out why this is not available to a Google Android operating system. If they at the very least designed Chrome Beta like the Windows Chrome browser, the service would be available. But no!!! Chrome Beta and ICS Browser are like imitation browsers compared to the browsers on the Windows platform that these services are usable on.
Because carriers dont want you to be able to easily make voip calls they want you to buy more minutes from them. Androids sucess and profitability depends on the carriers selling phones running android.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snrblabs.grooveip
r0ck0 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snrblabs.grooveip
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+1
The "gmail phone" you speak of is an extension of google voice. Sign up for a google voice number and login with your google id on the grooveip app.
Voila! free calls to US/Canada from anywhere in the world.
I live in Dubai and use it to call my GF in New york all the time.
Gee, it's too bad there are no alternatives that allow you to make free VOIP calls.
Something like SIPDroid sure would be handy. Well if you can't get SIPDroid on your Prime maybe there is another possibility (or 5).
Maybe if you'd ask about something rather than just gripe and moan, assuming that it can't be done, you'd get some assistance rather than a dose of sarcasm.
You might not want to try to set up a SIP provider though. It will take some research, some reading, and you might have to <gasp> Google for some information. Nevermind the possibility of searching on XDA for information.
People say I'm critical, but that's part of critical thinking. That's a skill you may want to try to develop.
^
You never heard the saying, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
r0ck0 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snrblabs.grooveip
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thanks! this looks like it will do.
sorry, im with Kernel on this one.... complaining about **** is not the way to get help. If you had instead posted something like "Hey guys! any of you know how to make free VOIP calls through android like i can through gmail on my computer?" that might have yeilded some results. or just GOOGLE voip calls through android and you get dozens of results.
Instead you come here and cry because its not already done for you. Sorry, no sympathy from me. There ARE ways to get help, this is not one of them.
pileot said:
sorry, im with Kernel on this one.... complaining about **** is not the way to get help. If you had instead posted something like "Hey guys! any of you know how to make free VOIP calls through android like i can through gmail on my computer?" that might have yeilded some results. or just GOOGLE voip calls through android and you get dozens of results.
Instead you come here and cry because its not already done for you. Sorry, no sympathy from me. There ARE ways to get help, this is not one of them.
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crying about someone else crying is real good too right. GTFO.
the_game_master said:
crying about someone else crying is real good too right. GTFO.
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You should just say "damn guys. I'm an idiot. Thanks for the help"
Oh btw
GTFO
You could also use the Vonage Mobile app... free calls to US & Canada... other countries same as regular Vonage... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vonage.TimeToCall

[Q] Help Needed...!!! My Google account hacked !!!

hey ,everyone ...today ...i was browsing Google play store ...Web Version
and when i clicked on my android apps ...i was shocked ...there was two devices list GT-i19100 ...im using it since it was lunched ...
and Second one is GT-N7000 ...(added on may 13 2013 ) i never had Note ...and nor i logged in on a Note ...
what i Did ...I Changed my password started using two way verification ...revoked all accounts and android acces ...
Now My question is ....
1:-how to remove Note from my Account ..?
2:-mostly my google account used on phone ...so how can someone hacked my account thru my phone ?
Plz ignore my grammar and mistakes because English is not my mother tongue
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Thanks
rjsmer said:
hey ,everyone ...today ...i was browsing Google play store ...Web Version
and when i clicked on my android apps ...i was shocked ...there was two devices list GT-i19100 ...im using it since it was lunched ...
and Second one is GT-N7000 ...(added on may 13 2013 ) i never had Note ...and nor i logged in on a Note ...
what i Did ...I Changed my password started using two way verification ...revoked all accounts and android acces ...
Now My question is ....
1:-how to remove Note from my Account ..?
2:-mostly my google account used on phone ...so how can someone hacked my account thru my phone ?
Plz ignore my grammar and mistakes because English is not my mother tongue
Thanks
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There is a way to remove....maybe try to right click...I don't remember,but I know I removed my mom's phone too,since she hadn't a Google account...So it's possible.Search on the internet.
Thanks for reply... I tried that but there is no option to remove it
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try to Revoke him
basemjok said:
try to Revoke him
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Thanks for reply... As I mentioned I revoked every single thing...
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rjsmer said:
1:-how to remove Note from my Account ..?
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Can't be done, sorry! So many people are pissed off about this, but Google is not listening (big surprise, eh?)... You can only make a device invisible in your selections by unchecking it, but can't remove it altogether.
I remember reading somewhere that old devices would disappear after being inactive with your account after some time, but I can't find that info right now. I believe they were talking about either 6 months or a year, but I still have a couple of old phones listed that I sold, one of them last used in Sep 2012. So, I guess, I will check again in Sep 2013...
kt-Froggy said:
Can't be done, sorry! So many people are pissed off about this, but Google is not listening (big surprise, eh?)... You can only make a device invisible in your selections by unchecking it, but can't remove it altogether.
I remember reading somewhere that old devices would disappear after being inactive with your account after some time, but I can't find that info right now. I believe they were talking about either 6 months or a year, but I still have a couple of old phones listed that I sold, one of them last used in Sep 2012. So, I guess, I will check again in Sep 2013...
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No answer from google yet... And yes I can only delete a phone after inactivity at least 6 months to one year... Previously I removed one of my phone after 7 months
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Cant manually update some apps.

This is what happens when I try to update an app from an apk.
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This doesnt happen on all apps but more are becoming frequent nowadays.
incognitonk said:
This is what happens when I try to update an app from an apk.
This doesnt happen on all apps but more are becoming frequent nowadays.
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Remove the old app first smells like not Google Play installs .
JJEgan said:
Remove the old app first smells like not Google Play installs .
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Thats the only option I have left. and that's what I always end up doing.
Any idea on how I can update without uninstalling. ?
yah its not a google play install. Its an apk install.
incognitonk said:
Thats the only option I have left. and that's what I always end up doing.
Any idea on how I can update without uninstalling. ?
yah its not a google play install. Its an apk install.
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You are asking support for installing pirated applications which would not be appreciated by anyone. The fact is that every version of the pirated app would have a different digital signature and won't replace the previous one unlike legally side loaded applications which carry the same signature.
incognitonk said:
Thats the only option I have left. and that's what I always end up doing.
Any idea on how I can update without uninstalling. ?
yah its not a google play install. Its an apk install.
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There goes your answer. You're sideloading apps that's not from the playstore. You can't sideload apks if it doesn't come from the playstore since it has security checks such as that to avoid conflicts.
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There goes your answer. You're sideloading apps that's not from the playstore. You can't sideloads apks if it doesn't come from the playstore since it has security checks such as that to avoid conflicts.
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Oh, alright.
Guess I'll just have to backup the app, reinstall it and restore it. Its a drag but looks like I've got no choice.
Thanks for the info. :good:
incognitonk said:
Oh, alright.
Guess I'll just have to backup the app, reinstall it and restore it. Its a drag but looks like I've got no choice.
Thanks for the info. :good:
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And just for your best interest... buy original apps from it's developers cause like @t3chg33k says no one here is encouraging you to use pirated apps. Buy from the developers, it's one way of thanking them for their hardwork.
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And just for your best interest... buy original apps from it's developers cause like @t3chg33k says no one here is encouraging you to use pirated apps. Buy from the developers, it's one way of thanking them for their hardwork.
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Yes, I am aware of that. My ISP has blocked Google Play however. I kinda have no other option. I dont support piracy but cant avoid it either.
My ISP has blocked Google Play
Contact your ISP as that seems wrong .
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My ISP has blocked Google Play
Contact your ISP as that seems wrong .
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I doubt that it'll help. My ISP is a cheap one and hasnt been either helpful or reliable recently.
But I'll give it a shot, just in case.
This type of post is considered discussing warez since the paid apps were obtained without purchase, weather or not you have no access to the playstore does not change this fact. Please read rules and do not create threads of this type in the future.
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General S906E OneUI 5 Discussion

Anyone from our friends in India who can capture the link of the beta update for S906E? Thanks guys!
Why is so hard to get a link of Indian version?
I don't really know. Maybe there are less people who got s22+. Rn we only have s906B. Hopefully someone with s906E will get the link and share it with us.
I just bought S22 plus. And yes not too many buy Samsung flagships here bcoz of atrocious pricing. People just go for iPhones, which is ironic since iPhones are even over priced.
I'm on OneUI 5.0 beta.
What can I do?
We have Dual Sim tho
agentsandy007 said:
I just bought S22 plus. And yes not too many buy Samsung flagships here bcoz of atrocious pricing. People just go for iPhones, which is ironic since iPhones are even over priced.
I'm on OneUI 5.0 beta.
What can I do?
We have Dual Sim tho
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OMG you're a life saver bro. Can you maybe capture the FOTA link of the update? I think someone posted it how to capture it. Thanks a bunch.
Guide me. I joined beta via samsung members app.
Here try this.
How to capture the update.zip file to share with other people:
1. Download HTTP canary app
2. Open HTTP Canary app
3. Start the update by pressing "download" and don't pause it
4. Go back to canary app and start it and it will grab the link for you
Will try.
Thanks dude.
iSean03 said:
Here try this.
How to capture the update.zip file to share with other people:
1. Download HTTP canary app
2. Open HTTP Canary app
3. Start the update by pressing "download" and don't pause it
4. Go back to canary app and start it and it will grab the link for you
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Apk pure is not opening. Blocked in india? I can try with vpn but speed will be low.
Will vpn even work.
For downloading the APK. Yeah VPN should work and the file is small. Let me check for another link.
I mirrored it, try here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-4JyKQ0PuObl6J2nZA1wvehxR1S0THU6/view?usp=sharing
I downloaded it in laptop.
But encountered this problem while setting up.
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Can you check this link. It's a guide to set it up. https://www.droidwin.com/capture-samsung-one-ui-5-0-beta-update-ota-download-link/
I need http.canary.pem file
Its a ca certificate file located in installed folder or something which I'm unable to access.
Omg dude I'm sorry.
I already installed Beta and now it shows you are up to date. How tp capture it then?
Awww. That's too bad. Only options are reverting to 4.0 then enroll back to beta to start the update again. Or capture the link on the next update. Anyway thanks bro. I'm happy to know someone has an s22+ who's willing to share the link.
Everyday I opened S22 plus Thread on Xda but never opened your thread. I thought someone from India must be asking a random question about update and I didnt open.
Dam I just installed this update like 5 hours ago.
So just to be clear, if I get beta 2 update and capture it, will it work for you?
And This capturing process is tedious. I'm not even sure If I've set it up correctly and it seems like only one shot at capturing.
In the above image it still says ca certf not installed in blue heading.
agentsandy007 said:
So just to be clear, if I get beta 2 update and capture it, will it work for you?
And This capturing process is tedious. I'm not even sure If I've set it up correctly and it seems like only one shot at capturing.
In the above image it still says ca certf not installed in blue heading.
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I honestly don't know if that will work. Since we lack people who uses s22+, we can't test it. About the certificate, it can be installed from settings. I'm trying to replicate it myself.

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