[Q] Chinese phone, what model do I have? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Got a Galaxy 3, in Chongqing China. In the middle of the haggling proses (700USD) I discovered that the IMEI on the box and the phone wasn’t matching (every possible thing have to be inspected in china). The seller didn’t seem bothered by my questions about the IMEI, and told me something about Hong Kong, UK and smuggling, I didn’t really get it! After some more negotiation I got the phone down to about 500USD, and where told 700USD if I wanted same IMEI on the box and the phone.
Anyway now I want stock rom on my phone and are unsure what rom to install? This is the info I have.
Connected to Kies:
Device name: SGH-I747M PDA:LEM / PHONE:LEM /CSC:LEM (TLS)
Printed on phone (under battery):
GT-I9300
Setting- About device:
Baseband:T999UVLEM
Bulid number: romup dott com
Thanks,

Wrong IMEI probably a stolen / cloned / fake phone .
Details are not reading as a Samsung I9300 phone .
99.99% sure this is a fake or possibly a stolen USA network phone that has been customized .
jje

The model number doesn't look great, it should say i9300 not just "Samsung Galaxy S III" there's like 4 different models.
The i9300 can't receive 4G. I'm not sure why that phone has the 4G symbol because mine doesn't show that.
I checked that romup.com website and despite the look of the website I couldn't find anything saying the phone was a replica or anything like that
Hopefully you haven't bought a replica, I've seen some of the fakes that are being produced right now and oh wow.. they're 1:1 alright. They don't even suffer in terms of hardware, I've seen some models have a quad-core processor and a 8mp camera etc

JJEgan said:
Wrong IMEI probably a stolen / cloned / fake phone .
Details are not reading as a Samsung I9300 phone .
99.99% sure this is a fake or possibly a stolen USA network phone that has been customized .
jje
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I do not think it's fake, normally all fake Chinese phones fairly easy to detect. Have compared it with other s3 without finding differences. But guess its a gray market phone. Anyway do you think its possible to get a stock rom on it?

UrbanDesigns said:
The model number doesn't look great, it should say i9300 not just "Samsung Galaxy S III" there's like 4 different models.
The i9300 can't receive 4G. I'm not sure why that phone has the 4G symbol because mine doesn't show that.
I checked that romup.com website and despite the look of the website I couldn't find anything saying the phone was a replica or anything like that
Hopefully you haven't bought a replica, I've seen some of the fakes that are being produced right now and oh wow.. they're 1:1 alright. They don't even suffer in terms of hardware, I've seen some models have a quad-core processor and a 8mp camera etc
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Thanks! Any tips how I can tell for sure if its fake or not?

interrogation said:
Thanks! Any tips how I can tell for sure if its fake or not?
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1) The box will have no IMEI
2) The screen size will not be the same (it will be big but slightly off)
3) The back of the phone/case
4) On some of the models the "Samsung" title is raised
5) It will be slightly thicker then the original S3
6) won't report correct model number
7) will not have samsung features, by this I mean the camera will not be samsung, the gallery etc etc.
There's many different models some are better then others so these ways to detect a fake are not universal, the best way is "about phone" and yours is showing signs of a fake.
Connect your phone to the PC

UrbanDesigns said:
1) The box will have no IMEI
2) The screen size will not be the same (it will be big but slightly off)
3) The back of the phone/case
4) On some of the models the "Samsung" title is raised
5) It will be slightly thicker then the original S3
6) won't report correct model number
7) will not have samsung features, by this I mean the camera will not be samsung, the gallery etc etc.
There's many different models some are better then others so these ways to detect a fake are not universal, the best way is "about phone" and yours is showing signs of a fake.
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Not sure about 6) and 7) you know. I have studied the rest, and every thing else leads me believe it is an original. Sim card slot is on the same spot, the screws are on the same spots..... And yes the phone is working great, but I really want the latest rom.
Just called a friend of my working for Telenor Mobil (my operator) he told me from what he could read on the network side my phone show up as Samsung SGH-T999, and the IMEI is not blocked.

What are the risk trying to install stock rom or anything else on this phone?

interrogation said:
What are the risk trying to install stock rom or anything else on this phone?
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Check the forum for your specific s3 model. This forum is for the I9300.
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kofiaa said:
Check the forum for your specific s3 model. This forum is for the I9300.
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I'm happy for any help, maybe you can suggest what s3 forum I should try seeking help from?

SGH-T999 forum

interrogation said:
I'm happy for any help, maybe you can suggest what s3 forum I should try seeking help from?
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What is your model, I747 or T999?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756332
OP this link has the forums needed.
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After downloading AnTuTu Benchmark I'm quite sure I dont have the international phone, so I will try to get help from the other forum. Still quite strange the sticker on the phone says GT-I9300
Anyway thanks for your help so far:good:

interrogation said:
After downloading AnTuTu Benchmark I'm quite sure I dont have the international phone, so I will try to get help from the other forum. Still quite strange the sticker on the phone says GT-I9300
Anyway thanks for your help so far:good:
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Use the link I posted they have the American s3 forums.
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kofiaa said:
Use the link I posted they have the American s3 forums.
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Thank you! Is it possible to tell if I have 747 or 999 based on this screenshots? Just think its best for everyone if I manage to get in to the correct forum on my next try

You said the phone is registered on the network as a 999.

Glebun said:
You said the phone is registered on the network as a 999.
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Yes according to my friend at telenor, but connected to Kies it says SGH-I747M and under the battery GT-I9300.

Try this app and post the results
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976814
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kofiaa said:
Try this app and post the results
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976814
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Thank you for helping me out, here are the shots,,

I747, i suspect they flashed another rom.
Check out their forum for better help.
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Difference between International and Indian GSII

I bought an International Version of GS2.I wanted to know is there any difference in Indian and International version?Will sammy India figure out that its not Indian version?I am thinking of getting a fake bill from Jagdish Market in my city.Will it help me in claiming the waranty?
Go to settings>about phone
and post the model number
Ankit Tulsian said:
I bought an International Version of GS2.I wanted to know is there any difference in Indian and International version?Will sammy India figure out that its not Indian version?I am thinking of getting a fake bill from Jagdish Market in my city.Will it help me in claiming the waranty?
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This forum does not help any user that wants to commit fraud .
jje
Model number:GT19100
I can't believe this guy... actually I'm Indian too so maybe I shouldn't be.
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Ankit Tulsian said:
Model number:GT19100
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Everyone have the same i.e. GT-I9100
But their are some I9100G models also
This kind of threads make me lol
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anshmiester78900 said:
This kind of threads make me lol
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+1 to that.
You should have got I9100G. Return it ASAP, as I9100 are not covered by Indian Samsung care centers.
/JOKE
sahibunlimited said:
Everyone have the same i.e. GT-I9100
But their are some I9100G models also
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Not really. Mine does say I9100 but its actually an I9100T. Its because I flashed I9100 firmware. You can only be sure by checking under the battery.
To the OP, you've got no chance. Samsung as far as I know only honour invoices from official sellers / resellers etc. So buying off eBay or markets etc means no warranty.
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Dude, by default all I9100 are known as "International version GS2" unless they are carrier locked or something. Its nothing to worry about.

I want to buy NFC tags. Help please

Since our phones have NFC, I want to buy NFC tags. I'm on www.buynfctags.com. They list 2 types of tags ULC and 1K what is the difference and which one do we need for our phone?
Thanks.
Not sure which model you have but most S2 versions don't have NFC.
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My phone has the NFC option. and also has the TAGS app pre-installed (which let's you program the tags).
Ok. I think you are in the wrong forum. Check the one for the at&t sgsii skyrocket. It's further down the list. This one is for the international model.
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Reading the product blurbs the "1K" device has more memory whereas the "ULC" has Cryptographic features. Some interesting downloads: http://www.nfctags.com/nfc-tags-downloads
Jamolah said:
My phone has the NFC option. and also has the TAGS app pre-installed (which let's you program the tags).
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Indeed, what sxi200 said above. You have an SGH-I727R. Not a GT-I9100.
I just posted about it in your other thread.
The i9100p has NFC. As far as I know that's orange UK also a T-Mobile US variant. So he is on the right forum LOL if your in the UK mate not many places use NFC here yet. You might have to wait a while.
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AntAust1513 said:
The i9100p has NFC. As far as I know that's orange UK also a T-Mobile US variant. So he is on the right forum LOL if your in the UK mate not many places use NFC here yet. You might have to wait a while.
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No. sorry. T-Mobile USA model (SGH-T989) does support NFC, but is a completely different model, which also has its own forum.
And yes, I9100P is the I9100 variant that supports NFC.
BUT, if you had bothered to click on the link in my post, you would have seen that I quoted a post of his in another thread where it was signed that he posted from an SGH-I727R.
So, wrong forum.

No service, changed IMEI, S/N 00000000

Hello, I have just bought an used Galaxy S3, but unfortunately I have some problems. The main problem is that I am unable to make calls. The phone shows No service and it doesn't matter whether SIM is inserted or not. Another thing I have noticed is changed IMEI. It is different than one behind the Battery. Also, serial number is 00000000 and it is very strange.
I would be very grateful for any help!
buult said:
Hello, I have just bought an used Galaxy S3, but unfortunately I have some problems. The main problem is that I am unable to make calls. The phone shows No service and it doesn't matter whether SIM is inserted or not. Another thing I have noticed is changed IMEI. It is different than one behind the Battery. Also, serial number is 00000000 and it is very strange.
I would be very grateful for any help!
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It sounds like you've got a phone totally wiped and your EFS folder is clear. Your EFS folder contains your imei number. Your phone is unusable. Ask the seller if he has a backup of EFS folder.
Casanoaa said:
It sounds like you've got a phone totally wiped and your EFS folder is clear. Your EFS folder contains your imei number. Your phone is unusable. Ask the seller if he has a backup of EFS folder.
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Hi, thanks for your answer. I have the original IMEI number, also I can check the EFS folder, just tell me what exactly should I found there.
Return to seller phone cannot work wrong IMEI .
jje
buult said:
Hi, thanks for your answer. I have the original IMEI number, also I can check the EFS folder, just tell me what exactly should I found there.
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i don't no what to look for, but what i know and jjeagan know that you have to ask the seller for the backup.. Yes you have that imei number in hand but not installed in phone.
Yes, sure I will ask the seller for the backup. However, let's say he doesn't have it. Then there won't be a possibility to get ir working?
buult said:
Yes, sure I will ask the seller for the backup. However, let's say he doesn't have it. Then there won't be a possibility to get ir working?
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Here ya go. It can be fixed pretty easily however as of now it will show you roaming even if you aren't.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31051731
Edit actually after reading this new method it seems they fixed the roaming problem. Mine is backed up so I dont really follow this closely. I would however demand some money back for the shady business.
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kintwofan said:
Here ya go. It can be fixed pretty easily however as of now it will show you roaming even if you aren't.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31051731
Edit actually after reading this new method it seems they fixed the roaming problem. Mine is backed up so I dont really follow this closely. I would however demand some money back for the shady business.
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Would this method work on the european Samsung Galaxy GT-i9300 model?
buult said:
Would this method work on the european Samsung Galaxy GT-i9300 model?
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Not sure. I didn't notice this was in the international forum. But this is just a couple posts below yours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29749993
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kintwofan said:
Not sure. I didn't notice this was in the international forum. But this is just a couple posts below yours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29749993
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yes, I saw that method, but somehow I can not find one file.
Does anyone have any other thoughts?

[Q] fake vs original galaxy s3

Hi all,
Hope you can give me few ideas how to recognize oryginal phone vs fake, chineese one!
Just bought the galaxy s3 from ebay and auction description said the item location is london but check out page said that company is from hong kong, I am a bit worried about these.
Dont trust chineese fakes and hope there are some differences between fake and oryginal phone, what too look for when I recive the phone?
How to check if its oryginal, any website with imei numbers or samsung registration website to confirm it?
Thanks!!!
IMEI
http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr
jje
Will try that on phone arrival
And was wondering are there any details different in fake phones? Maybe cpu, cover?anything I should keep an eye on arrival?
Thanks
Ok its here, looks great and feels great
Used the webiste for imei and message I got is:
This IMEI number seems to be correct, but we do not have any information on this specific handset.
Dont say anything about mark, model nothing, hope its genuine phone. But what other way can I check it?
go to settings > about. Upload the screenshot.
Did the phone come with Samsung apps?
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And also, try to execute some of the codes that let you access the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896748
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kofiaa said:
go to settings > about. Upload the screenshot.
Did the phone come with Samsung apps?
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And also, try to execute some of the codes that let you access the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896748
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Yes, samsung apps are here, thanks! Codes works. Nice peace of hardware
new-noob said:
Yes, samsung apps are here, thanks! Codes works. Nice peace of hardware
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Great to hear, enjoy your phone
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Thanks,
Good Luck!
new-noob said:
Hi all,
Hope you can give me few ideas how to recognize oryginal phone vs fake, chineese one!
Just bought the galaxy s3 from ebay and auction description said the item location is london but check out page said that company is from hong kong, I am a bit worried about these.
Dont trust chineese fakes and hope there are some differences between fake and oryginal phone, what too look for when I recive the phone?
How to check if its oryginal, any website with imei numbers or samsung registration website to confirm it?
Thanks!!!
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You can check by using IMEI checkers, checking the sizes are correct, using benchmark tests (They help determin, if the device is giving it's promised/usual performance, Chinese fakes have mostly got a single-core) and using different rooting methods
Tr booting into Odin mode:
Code:
VOL. DWN + HOME + PWR
and connecting it to your computer, while having Odin open, if it says Ready, it's original...
There are a few more ways of determining stuff, like that, but that should give you a start
Connection problem or invalid MMI code
kofiaa said:
go to settings > about. Upload the screenshot.
Did the phone come with Samsung apps?
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And also, try to execute some of the codes that let you access the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896748
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Hello Sir,
I have the same problem.
I got Galaxy SIII GT i9300 from one of my friend.
It hase some problem in Bluetooth connectivity and battery charging through USB.
I want to check rather it is original or a fake. I type code suggested by you *#1234# and got massage as
"Connection problem or invalid MMI code."
What this means ? Is this mobile is a fake or I have done any wrong.
Can you suggest me for this issue
Thanks !
Mukesh Bafna said:
Hello Sir,
I have the same problem.
I got Galaxy SIII GT i9300 from one of my friend.
It hase some problem in Bluetooth connectivity and battery charging through USB.
I want to check rather it is original or a fake. I type code suggested by you *#1234# and got massage as
"Connection problem or invalid MMI code."
What this means ? Is this mobile is a fake or I have done any wrong.
Can you suggest me for this issue
Thanks !
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Post screen shot of settings/about phone
Please,it is original or a fake?
I send you and screenshot...
Thanks...
panci said:
Please,it is original or a fake?
I send you and screenshot...
Thanks...
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Looks genuine to me. But that firmware version looks quite old and is prone to SDS (if you have an insane chip).
Maybe you should update it to at least MF6 or higher to be safe.
galaxy s3 original or fake
I bought a galaxy s3 and I am quite confused that is it original or not. It shows model no. as GT-I9300 and when I open the version menu with code it says
AP: I9300ZCLLB1
CP: E210KKKLK7
CSC:E210KKTTALL4
furthermore, when I use GS-III identity app its say MATCH! and device reads "SHV-E210K (KT). If its SHV-210K then why its shown as I9300?
My S3 came with samsung apps pre installed and all major codes work on my device. I am also uploading some screenshots please help me quick!
Thanks
Return phone to the seller and ask what model you bought .
S3 has many models .
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Please,it is original or a fake?
I send you and screenshot...
Thanks...
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Oh, a fellow Serbian! Everything is fine there :fingers-crossed:

[Q] Can I replace a i9300 motherboard with a i747 motherboard??

Hello Everyone,
I bricked my galaxy sIII i9300 bought in Europe. Now I am looking for a motherboard replacement and found a i747 motherboard in ebay. My question is can I replace the i9300 motherboard with i747 motherboard? If they are not compatible, can you suggest me a way to replace my motherboard?
Thanks in advance!
Regards,
Madan Raj
Although to save you having the thread moved or reposting.... the answer is no. You do not want a US model motherboard
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Thanks!
Thanks for the answer, but can you please tell me why is not a good idea? I would be glad to know the reason as well.
And about reposting: where should I repost this question?
rootSU said:
Although to save you having the thread moved or reposting.... the answer is no. You do not want a US model motherboard
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manmadan03 said:
Thanks for the answer, but can you please tell me why is not a good idea? I would be glad to know the reason as well.
And about reposting: where should I repost this question?
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Question has been moved by mods to the correct forum .
REASON two different phones hardware see Google for specs .
jje
manmadan03 said:
Thanks for the answer, but can you please tell me why is not a good idea?
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...because you wont be able to use the phone!
Its a completely different phone with different CPU and graphics card and connects to completely different network frequencies to the rest of the world.
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Just outta curiosity, regard hardware and frequency, if their screen are same, is it possible to switch motherboard?
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No idea. Don't even know if the screen is the same or has the same fittings. How many essential components that aren't part of the motherboard need to connect to the replacement and work? What voltage do those components need?
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I think you can switch the screen setup of both models, but not sure. I read somewhere that its possible to switch screens. Let me lookit up and share it with you guys.
I was worried about the motherboard and now it seems I have no other choice than dumping my s3 or wait untill I get a i9300 motherboard
Anyways, thanks guys for sharing the information. Just let me know if have to keep something in mind before buying a motherboard. Any help or suggestions are appreciated!
Cheers!
manmadan03 said:
I think you can switch the screen setup of both models, but not sure. I read somewhere that its possible to switch screens. Let me lookit up and share it with you guys.
I was worried about the motherboard and now it seems I have no other choice than dumping my s3 or wait untill I get a i9300 motherboard
Anyways, thanks guys for sharing the information. Just let me know if have to keep something in mind before buying a motherboard. Any help or suggestions are appreciated!
Cheers!
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Make sure you buy the right one is only thing you need to be sure of.
i did this and it works. how ever the case wont close xD!!
fogozito said:
i did this and it works. how ever the case wont close xD!!
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Yes and also it is a different phone now. You get same result by putting motherboard in plastic bag.
fogozito said:
i did this and it works. how ever the case wont close xD!!
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Hi, can you take a picture of the differences of the both motherboard ? i wish to get i747 for the i9300 housing too may be i can find where to hack the i9300 housing to fit i747 board even using a glue or whatever without screws

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