Hi,
I'm thinking about purchasing an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S3 from Newegg. I will not be signing up for any plans--just using the phone "as is" for research purposes.
It looks like it the S3 comes with Android OS 4.0.4 (ICS). Will this phone prompt me to update it to Jelly Bean once I receive it (even without a provider)?
Thanks for any insights,
jgrov
Sorry bro , u cannot get the 4.2.2 jb from Samsung
I suggest u to go with the Google nexus devices ,then u get what ever updated by google
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venu007 said:
Sorry bro , u cannot get the 4.2.2 jb from Samsung
I suggest u to go with the Google nexus devices ,then u get what ever updated by google
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Thanks for the info... will look into the Nexus 4...
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How is the 4.1.2 update??? Is it working smoothly ?? what about contacts/Dialer lag in earlier version,is it rectified ?
Dialer still the same ; )
What about the smoothness?? I am using 4.1.1 but its not that smooth a bit of lag i can find everytime.
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What about the smoothness?? I am using 4.1.1 but its not that smooth a bit of lag i can find everytime.
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As so far, 4.1.2 is very smooth.
XXELKC is the best and smoothest jelly bean rom that Samsung has ever released
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XXELKC is the best and smoothest jelly bean rom that Samsung has ever released
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Can u be bit more specific as what all the difference u have seen in 4.1.2 that of 4.1.1 ???
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Can u be bit more specific as what all the difference u have seen in 4.1.2 that of 4.1.1 ???
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LOL dude, download it and try it out by yourself. Or go to samsung official site and read the log release.
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LOL dude, download it and try it out by yourself. Or go to samsung official site and read the log release.
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Its not yet released in india.
Ther is lot of difference in reading a log and experiencing it practically thats the reason i asked to share the experience of 4.1.2.
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Its not yet released in india.
Ther is lot of difference in reading a log and experiencing it practically thats the reason i asked to share the experience of 4.1.2.
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Here is my experience. .. it is good and worth trying and way better than 4.1.1
No bugs
No FC's
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Tanveerul said:
Its not yet released in india.
Ther is lot of difference in reading a log and experiencing it practically thats the reason i asked to share the experience of 4.1.2.
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Root your device and flash custom rom or stock rom of 4.1.2 from diff. country
P.S: I live in India
make a nandroid backup if you dont like 4.1.2
Guys can anyone suggest me a 4.2 rom which doesnot have the flickering and touch screen issues
I want to upgrade from 4.1.2..... i like the stock interface more....
Thanks
Sorry bro, there isn't any rom for us as of yet.. But I think the SAM v4 is based on S4 clone and not Micromax so that should work in our phones.. I can't say for sure, but will surely try it. And ya its not like the stock one. You will have to wait for someone to upload one like that.
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hardiktrivedi0612 said:
Sorry bro, there isn't any rom for us as of yet.. But I think the SAM v4 is based on S4 clone and not Micromax so that should work in our phones.. I can't say for sure, but will surely try it. And ya its not like the stock one. You will have to wait for someone to upload one like that.
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so almost all roms have the probability of getting the flicker issue...
and one more thing I am currently on stock 4.1.2...
can i just install [4.2.1] STARKHD v3.6 or [4.2.1] SAMHDv4 ROMs directly using CWM? or do i have to update to 4.2.1 then install??
sorry if u think this question is silly.....but i'm good at modding xperia devices....but this is kinda different
You can directly install them using cwm.. That's alright bro we all were in your situation once.. And i'll suggest you don't try to flash any custom roms that are based on the stock 4.2.1 given by Micromax. Cause for all of those we will get that flickering issue
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You can directly install them using cwm.. That's alright bro we all were in your situation once.. And i'll suggest you don't try to flash any custom roms that are based on the stock 4.2.1 given by Micromax. Cause for all of those we will get that flickering issue
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stock based rom means ... u mean ... StarkHD,samHD all those????
Which means all of them are stock based right??
Only MIUI and CM(not released yet) are non stock based right.....
well that is how we categorize in sony forums
or are u mentioning the threads mentioning "stock based roms"
Thanks for u r patience
You can check on which base rom the custom rom is based.. I think the ones which have Micromax as their base roms will show flickering.. As I have flashed several times, I haven't tried them but I have heard they work great.. Stark hd is based on mmx while sam hd is not mmx based.. You can check out the base rom at the end of the thread details
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Got it..... everything clear..
Thanks a lot.....
Guys i have a question to ask.First thing is my bootloader unlocking allowed is to No.But there is another guy on this forum who had the same status but he says he managed to unlock it.Now i want to try my luck cuz i want to taste Jellybean & i cant afford to buy an new phone.So the question is if i try to unlock my bootloader it wouldnt brick my device in any way even it is unlockable?
And why do you need to unlock bootloader to install jelly bean?
I have an Xperia Sola.
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And it doesn't have JB.So will my device be bricked if I try to unlock it ?
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arsal_93 said:
And it doesn't have JB.So will my device be bricked if I try to unlock it ?
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It could get bricked mate. It's not a good idea i think.
Why don't you install just a custom rom based on ics?
DaRk-L0rD said:
It could get bricked mate. It's not a good idea i think.
Why don't you install just a custom rom based on ics?
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OK thanks mate.I am currently using a custom rom based. I think with announcement the of kit kat ICS will become the GB now(no updates & losing app support).But I have a question to ask from you as you are a much respected member of the forum I think a long time ago when Galaxy S4 was released some carrier released it with locked boot loader but people were able to find a software to still flash kernel on S4 won't that work on Xperia devices ?
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OK thanks mate.I am currently using a custom rom based. I think with announcement the of kit kat ICS will become the GB now(no updates & losing app support).But I have a question to ask from you as you are a much respected member of the forum I think a long time ago when Galaxy S4 was released some carrier released it with locked boot loader but people were able to find a software to still flash kernel on S4 won't that work on Xperia devices ?
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Thanks for your kind words mate.
Have no idea if it can be used on xperia devices too. I think trying installing a mod from another device it's more risky than trying to unlock your device.
Also, i wouldn't recommend you install JB on a 512mb device. You always will have some lags even if the rom is optimized. So my suggestion is to keep using ics custom rom.
Don't be afraid of the 4.4 kitkat. Don't think that ics will not receive some apps from Googleplay and i am telling you that because didn't happen even if 4.3 is already out.
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OK thanks mate.
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OK thanks mate.
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Welcome mate
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hii devlopers i m new here
i want to know about how to get back original stock jelly bean rom and how to unroot.. and how to get back original stock recovery...
well i actually heard a news about micromax has announced 4.4 kitkat update for micromax canvas series and a110 is also one of them . so i just want to know how to get back my original rom and all that ,
currently i m using CanvaS4 rom ...so anyone can help me...
thnx in advance
aashu8875 said:
hii devlopers i m new here
i want to know about how to get back original stock jelly bean rom and how to unroot.. and how to get back original stock recovery...
well i actually heard a news about micromax has announced 4.4 kitkat update for micromax canvas series and a110 is also one of them . so i just want to know how to get back my original rom and all that ,
currently i m using CanvaS4 rom ...so anyone can help me...
thnx in advance
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I think you should search here http://forum.xda-developers.com/micromax-a110
smz2014 said:
I think you should search here http://forum.xda-developers.com/micromax-a110
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sry but there is only general discussion can u provide me direct link....
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aashu8875 said:
hii devlopers i m new here
i want to know about how to get back original stock jelly bean rom and how to unroot.. and how to get back original stock recovery...
well i actually heard a news about micromax has announced 4.4 kitkat update for micromax canvas series and a110 is also one of them . so i just want to know how to get back my original rom and all that ,
currently i m using CanvaS4 rom ...so anyone can help me...
thnx in advance
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for unroot you can use same app for root,or like unlockroot pro
for get back to original stock you can read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167244
or you can read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/micromax-a110/orig-development
droidinterest said:
for unroot you can use same app for root,or like unlockroot pro
for get back to original stock you can read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167244
or you can read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/micromax-a110/orig-development
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thnx bro
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Hey guys, just a 2 quick questions since i'm a total noob.
Okay well I have a samsung galaxy s3 GT-I9300.
1.) My question is this, is there a ROM based on Android 4.4 Kitkat that i can use on my device?
2.) My second question is, let's say i root my device and use CynagenMod 11 on my phone, is it possible to download an APK file for the Samsung s3 or s4 camera and use it? that's the only thing i miss is the stock camera on my device when i root.
If it possible with CM 11 or any other ROM and the link for the APK files please let me know it would be of great help guys.
I live in Fiji so hardly know much over here.
THANKS SO MUCH!
1.. no there isn't for gt i9300
2.. no again as Samsung's camera is closed source and it can't be ported to cm or aosp ROMs..
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kunal1540 said:
1.. no there isn't for gt i9300
2.. no again as Samsung's camera is closed source and it can't be ported to cm or aosp ROMs..
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1.Not sure if u are confused or wat. Hes not asking if there is a stock 4.4 rom on gs3. Hes asking for any custom roms. At least tats how he phrase it. And there are 4.4 roms for gs3. Just no sammy based.
2. It is cos the framework is different in aosp roms, tats why it cannot be used.
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JellyYogurt said:
1.Not sure if u are confused or wat. Hes not asking if there is a stock 4.4 rom on gs3. Hes asking for any custom roms. At least tats how he phrase it. And there are 4.4 roms for gs3. Just no sammy based.
2. It is cos the framework is different in aosp roms, tats why it cannot be used.
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Title says touchwiz based kitkat ROM...
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kunal1540 said:
Title says touchwiz based kitkat ROM...
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Oops. Guess u are right then Sry xD
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4.4 ROMS based on TW
tharipsta said:
Hey guys, just a 2 quick questions since i'm a total noob.
Okay well I have a samsung galaxy s3 GT-I9300.
1.) My question is this, is there a ROM based on Android 4.4 Kitkat that i can use on my device?
2.) My second question is, let's say i root my device and use CynagenMod 11 on my phone, is it possible to download an APK file for the Samsung s3 or s4 camera and use it? that's the only thing i miss is the stock camera on my device when i root.
If it possible with CM 11 or any other ROM and the link for the APK files please let me know it would be of great help guys.
I live in Fiji so hardly know much over here.
THANKS SO MUCH!
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In reply to your first questions you can try these
1. ArchiPort
2. Besonder
No you can't use any samsung APK on Non-TouchWiz roms as they are dependent on TouchWiz framework
Best Regards