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Old August 18th, 2012, 07:10 AM   #258 (permalink)
jerofld
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Originally Posted by lespaul00 View Post
Hello!

First, loving my S3.

Issue I am having is that when I try to send a picture via stock Messaging app, I get the "loading" circular icon (as if it's still trying to send) that never eventually sends. I wondered if it's a file size issue (since I have my camera set at higher quality), but I would think that for SMSs, the images get resized before sending? Or, I would think ~500kb file would go through fine.

I saw some other thread about this, stating something about Mobile Data must be on? Why can't it go through WiFi?

I guess I would assume that SMS is mobile data, via mobile data plan, and thus... must have mobile data enabled. But why is it that when I have it disabled, I can still receive SMSs?
MMS uses your cell network, so mobile data must be enabled. Unfortunately, MMS is not supported through VoIP-type connections.

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Originally Posted by Rolo42 View Post
But it holds the call just fine when not charging? That is odd. Battery Spy will show the battery's temperature. The battery shouldn't get hot enough for thermal shutdown, so if it does, the battery or the sensor may be defective.

Also, what is your signal strength during these calls? (check the actual dBm in About | Status) Perhaps its a signal+RFI issue. Does the problem occur in a different location?
The problem will occur in other instances than just phone calls, I've noticed. Even with the stock Samsung S3 charger. People have reported problems with WiFi tethering while charging.

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Originally Posted by dannyfky View Post
Yup..the calls just maintained when I removed the charger cable from the phone. The battery was not hot during conversation. Furthermore I have and extra battery. The same thing happened even when the extra battery was in used and are charging. Signals were full as well.
I'm getting more and more certain that something is goofing up with the slightly modified, and proprietary, GS3 MHL port. Some pin must be connected that is causing interference with particular wireless options.
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