Hello! This i the first time I write on this website, but I've always been following it. I just wanted to know one thing, I'm going to buy a Samsung Galaxy s3 in 5 days, if I buy the 32 gb version can I install all the roms available here? Is the difference only in the memory? I would like to know if any of you have the 32 gigs version and installed there roms, thanks a lot guys and keep up the good work! Alex
If its the gt-i9300, then you can flash gt-i9300 roms. Size of internal memory doesn't matter
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Hi folks,
Someone have played with swap partitions into Galaxy S3? Maybe we can give more power to our S3 allocating some swap partition, so when our galaxy s3 are in heavy load, they can move things not relevant from mem to swap instead of closing it.
Just came with this idea from people talking about the 'only' 1GB of RAM. When i get my Galaxy S3 (probably a 32gb version), i want to try set like 512~1024mb to swap. Remember that flash memories are fast enough to handle this IMHO.
Sorry if this is a noob question...
Thanks.
Definitely one of the more reasonable questions, not noobish at all. We don't have any kernels with swap, and I do not know of any in the making though :/
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great to see a proper question, this was done on the s1 and I would think that sooner or later someone will, so patience is the answer here
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Hy every one,
i want to buy glaxy s2. but i am wondering that which one is best and what is difference between these thre s2 models. is korean version better or original s2??? what is difference between s2 original , korean version and G vesion. which one is cheaper???? and which one is upgradeable to jealy bean as official or as custom rom??????
thanks
Nasir javed said:
Hy every one,
i want to buy glaxy s2. but i am wondering that which one is best and what is difference between these thre s2 models. is korean version better or original s2??? what is difference between s2 original , korean version and G vesion. which one is cheaper???? and which one is upgradeable to jealy bean as official or as custom rom??????
thanks
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I don't know about gt-i9100g, but I'm using SHW-M250S (korean gs2) now.
as i know, there is three type of korean gs2, m250s/k/l. s/k is for gsm, and l is for cdma.
m250s/k is i9100+nfc+dmb(korean tv broadcast)+some pit difference.
if u just flash pit for i9100 on m250s/k, you can flash all roms for i9100 on m250s/k.
lys2002123 said:
I don't know about gt-i9100g, but I'm using SHW-M250S (korean gs2) now.
as i know, there is three type of korean gs2, m250s/k/l. s/k is for gsm, and l is for cdma.
m250s/k is i9100+nfc+dmb(korean tv broadcast)+some pit difference.
if u just flash pit for i9100 on m250s/k, you can flash all roms for i9100 on m250s/k.
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thanks for ur reply but one question is there any way to recognize thatwhich model is it ???? i want normal sgs2 which have 16gb space 1 gb ram 1.2dual core and flash all roms available for sgs2 ???
Nasir javed said:
thanks for ur reply but one question is there any way to recognize thatwhich model is it ???? i want normal sgs2 which have 16gb space 1 gb ram 1.2dual core and flash all roms available for sgs2 ???
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maybe model name is written on the pakage of the phone..
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lys2002123 said:
maybe model name is written on the pakage of the phone..
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And the battery
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I don't know about the Korean variant of the galaxy s2, but the major difference between the GT-I9100 and the GT-I9100G version is the SoC. Exynos (made by samsung) is present on the normal (non g variant), and has a lot of dev support because it is the first international variant. The G version has Omap4 SoC, the same as galaxy nexus, which makes it more dev friendly as Omap4 is more easy to develop. However, the G version has 1 GHz processor, not 1.2 (like the non G), tho users are very happy with the G version. It all depends on what you plan to do. If you want to flash AOSP (such as CM9/10) ROMs, you'd be better off buying the G (version) since developers are now leaning towards that. Both phone have custom ICS and JB ROMs, so you don't need to be worried about that.
As far as the battery is concerned, I'm happy with my S2, I can easily spend a day using it with normal use. I plug my phone in at night and plug out after waking up, and use the phone for the whole day without charging again. I guess you could say its reasonable for such a smartphone. I don't know about battery life on the G version, though.
Both phones are alike in physical appearance, and the way to distinguish between them is just the from the bootscreen or written behind the battery on the phone, and on the box ... maybe someone else may tell you more about it.
Sorry for the long post
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People in India are not happy about getting the g model in the box when they have paid for the non g model.
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Nasir javed said:
Hy every one,
i want to buy glaxy s2. but i am wondering that which one is best and what is difference between these thre s2 models. is korean version better or original s2??? what is difference between s2 original , korean version and G vesion. which one is cheaper???? and which one is upgradeable to jealy bean as official or as custom rom??????
thanks
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the i9100 has the dual core exynos 4210 with mali 400 gpu specs on sheet its faster than omap 4430 , but u wont tell the difference ! the i9100g has a better battery life and is powered by sgx 540 but its overclocked from 233mhz to 384mhz other than that they are the same ! plus i noticed that my i9100g comes with 11gb storage only not 16! which is kinda weird
Dude, give up on the idea and just get a Nexus 4 if you want Jelly Bean.
Don't even think about getting any other Android, it just won't be the same as getting the updates straight from the big G.
Good job necroing a 12 mth old thread
Just upgraded to a Nexus 5 and wondered if anyone has any suggestions as to what to do with my Galaxy S2? I keep all my old phones, but it seems a shame to keep such a powerful tool in the loft! It could probably be re-purposed into something much more exciting! I just don't know what.
Anyone got any ideas?
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Depends on what you want to do .. An example.. I would install on a ROM that they just created or become a tester for a new ROM and try to its version on Galaxy S2. Benefits are not few
Hey guys
Should I rather buy a s3 or another smartphone if I want to flash a custom rom and have a reliable handy? I have a i9000 now and want a new smartphone that is faster and still has got frequent community support.
Also, I read that the european version has got an exynos chipset, is that a problem for custom rom support?
Thank you for helping!
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Hey guys
Should I rather buy a s3 or another smartphone if I want to flash a custom rom and have a reliable handy? I have a i9000 now and want a new smartphone that is faster and still has got frequent community support.
Also, I read that the european version has got an exynos chipset, is that a problem for custom rom support?
Thank you for helping!
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Dont get an S3, We might not get official KitKat and custom ROM support seems to be slowing down. In fact, dont get Samsung, go HTC / LG / Sony
I would personally choose between this few GREAT phones. The Samsung Note 3, LG G2, Xperia Z2, Htc m8 (Releasing soon)
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moriansafas said:
Hey guys
Should I rather buy a s3 or another smartphone if I want to flash a custom rom and have a reliable handy? I have a i9000 now and want a new smartphone that is faster and still has got frequent community support.
Also, I read that the european version has got an exynos chipset, is that a problem for custom rom support?
Thank you for helping!
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I would still suggest to stick with Samsung becoz:-
1. You can use external memory card
2. You can use a detachable battery. Most of phones apart from Samsung coming with sealed battery.
I love HTC phones, however for above reason I am still using S3.
I would say look for your budget, spending too much on a phone is not justifiable. S3 is still a rock solid phone and you can get it cheaper.
I do not really bother whether I am getting Kit Kat or not, because still people are happy using ICS.
I would rather suggest you to buy Motorola Moto G phone,amazing phone for affordable price,and also it's much better than Galaxy S3,because it's will get updates a lot quicker than Samsung,much smoother UI,a lot less bloatware.
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I would still suggest to stick with Samsung becoz:-
1. You can use external memory card
2. You can use a detachable battery. Most of phones apart from Samsung coming with sealed battery.
I love HTC phones, however for above reason I am still using S3.
I would say look for your budget, spending too much on a phone is not justifiable. S3 is still a rock solid phone and you can get it cheaper.
I do not really bother whether I am getting Kit Kat or not, because still people are happy using ICS.
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The new HTC One (M8) has a SD card slot.
Also, for the record ICS > Jellybean, but remember with each update comes security fixes.
Wow! Thank you for your fast reaponses!
Well, I appreciate your handy choices but the problem is that I am on a budget and the s3 is far cheaper than the rest you mentioned! I would really like sonys z1 compact or his great brother but it is expensive as hell as I would have to buy it without a mobile contract...
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Hey guys,
Little help required n a big favour
Recently i purchased Galaxy S3, the model number says its i9300 n on its back cover 4g lte is mentioned, there is also an antenna on it. It has 2gb ram. N surprising it was rooted.
Its baseband says i9300zsema2.
Now i just wanna ask
1. How do i install custom recovery on it???
2. Which custom rom i can install on it??? I93100 roms or I9305 lte roms???
Hoping for reply thanks
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Sounds like a clone, try searching Google.
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I checked it thoroughly, every thing Samsung offered in S3 is in it, quad core processor, 2 gb ram, Mali 400 GPU. Performance is also awesome like S3,i have googled alot, after finding nothing i am asking over here.
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