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    So I had half a weekend to play with the Note 3, what did I think? [Z1/808/S4 cam comparison too]

    Hi everyone, I got a good few hours with the Galaxy Note 3 over the weekend, so I thought I might drop a line about my experiences with the phone :) This was the S800 version, and it had the AB binning of that SoC :) Firstly, while its very subjective I really loved the faux-leather back. I...
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    Root Root now available

    Couldn't be simpler to Root this handset - install Framaroot from here and select the Gandalf exploit. Took a couple of goes to take for me and now Rooted! [UPDATE]Immediately after obtaining Root I was notified of a brand new firmware update for the Padfone Infinity, just wanted to let you...
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    Clarifying MHL adapters for the S4 (tested on mine today)

    Thought I would start a thread to put this out there, since I know a number of people are confused or uncertain about which MHL adapters work with the S4. Firstly, the S4 uses an 11-pin MHL configuration, as the S3 and Note 2 did. Secondly, it is the first MHL 2.0 spec device. MHL 2.0...
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    Padfone Infinity available now/Got mine!

    64GB models in stock with various Ebayers, interestingly, against expectations, it is preceding the 32GB model. Mine is shipping to me now, arriving Monday (New Zealand time). Excited. EDIT: Got my 64GB one yesterday, early impressions definitely wow. My HTC One arriving soon and will be...
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    How are you all enjoying your Xperia Z camera experience? XZ Vs Note 2 Vs Pureview 808 comparison.

    Some shots yesterday, subjects and composition nothing special, just for comparison. If you follow me on Twitter you'd have already seen some commentary on those shots, but try to look at them with fresh eyes (expectation bias is a very hard thing to overlook though). Click the links to go to...
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    [VIDEO] Galaxy Note Smart Dock Review

    So I was lucky enough to borrow one of these from Samsung over the last few days, made a video. If you have questions I don't answer in the video ask quickly, as I have to return the dock to them very soon.
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    So, I got one of these today - anyone got questions?

    Just wondering if any of the faithful remain here and are interested to know anything about this phone?
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    [Video] Galaxy Note 2 Connectivity demo. Get comfy, its looong!

    So I made a video about the many things you can connect to a Galaxy Note 2: Its rather long, so make sure to use the time stamped nav links in the video description to get around and skip things that don't interest you!
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    The "I just got my Nexus 7!" thread

    Just Rooting it now, back to field queries later :) Been posting to twitter about it earlier today @NZtechfreak
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    Root [International] [Guide] How to disable Fast Dormancy on your SIII

    Hi all, Just thought some people might like to know how to do this - if your network doesn't support fast dormancy then your S3 battery life will be reduced because of network related wake locks. Unfortunately unlike earlier Galaxy devices it is not easy to disable fast dormancy, but...
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    [Video demo & Guide] Use a PS3 to wirelessly control 'touch-only' games (on an HDTV, if you want)

    Little something for the gamers here, video demo and 'how-to' guide for NOVA3 on an HDTV controlled wirelessly via a PS3 controller: Galaxy S3: Demo & guide for playing NOVA 3 on an HDTV controlled wirelessly by a PS3 controller - YouTube
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    Early look at working MHL (!), USB OTG, USB audio, PS3/XBoX/Wii controllers and more!

    Little video showing off connection options for the S3 - MHL, RDP, USB OTG, PS3/XBoX/Wii controllers etc etc. Make sure to use the nav links in the videos description to get around the video. AndroidNZ: Samsung Galaxy S III: Connectivity demo video Also got NOVA 3 on my S3 and playing it via...
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    Root [International] S3 Root Guide, guide for returning to stock + video [UPDATE: new, easier, single flash method]

    Hi all, Just thought now that this is out in the wild that people might like a nice clear Root guide, full written guide with lots of screen grabs for ease of use here. Any questions fire away. Supplemental/standalone video guide here: Samsung Galaxy S III Root Guide - YouTube
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    Non-S3 official MHL adapters NOT working

    Just thought people might like to know this as I'm aware of a number of people who have purchased non-S3 official ones ahead of receiving the S3. If you want an official one that will work then Clove.co.uk have them (not sure who else does at this point). Not sure what gives here, this is meant...
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    ? Global shortage of Pebble Blue S3's at release

    Looking like there may be a worldwide shortage of the Pebble Blue handset at release, unknown yet whether priority markets like the UK will be affected... AndroidNZ: Breaking news: Samsung Galaxy S III - global shortage of "Pebble Blue" handsets imminent? Be interested to know whether anyone in...
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    4-way camera shootout, G Note Vs One X Vs iPhone 4S Vs standalone - how will the Note fare?

    Thought this was a bit of fun: The HTC One X "Real-user" review: All things photography; a day at the zoo. Bonus four-way shootout Vs the Galaxy Note, iPhone 4S and a standalone digital camera! Blind shoot out at the end, you can vote on which ones you like (remember not to comment on the...
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    Got my hands on an S3 for a few hours today! Wiimotes/PS3 controllers/portable HDDs all working!

    OK, managed to string together another few sentences about the S3. Found out some interesting stuff, like WiiMotes work via bluetooth on stock ROM, PS3 controller works via USB OTG, and to my great surprise a 500gb portable HDD worked via USB OTG too!
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    64GB micro SDXC cards formatted to exFAT confirmed fully working in S3

    Hi everyone! Had a couple of hours hands-on time with the S3 today, wanted to let everyone know that exFAT support is present and working, and 64GB cards work fine (if anyone still doubts that they work on all Androids with card slots). Will have some more info up soon too :) EDIT: OK...
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    Root [International] Galaxy S3 Rooted!

    ...and we have ROOT! Thanks to Chainfire - details here: [PRERLS-REF] Root, BL, Kernel, Recovery - xda-developers
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    Root WiiMotes working with stock ICS ROM, PS3 controllers via USB OTG also working!

    Just thought I'd share that news with you all I see USB Midi devices work as well, which is awesome (not personally confirmed this myself). The thing I wanted most of all - USB audio - sadly does not work (just tried my E17). Another mild annoyance in the USB OTG/host functionality -...
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    Wolfson DAC confirmed for Galaxy S3!

    Wolfson DAC confirmed by Supercurio. Audio codec: Wolfson Micro WM1811 Audio Hubs | WM1811 | Wolfson Microelectronics 100dB SNR Class W Heapdhone amp output, ReTune DSP, 3x digital interface. Like WM8994 in Galaxy S / Nexus S, except: 1x stereo DAC instead of 2x. 2x 2W Speaker amp...
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    Root [Guide] ICS on your Galaxy Note and ICS video walkthrough

    Hi all, Quick heads up about the video demo for ICS on the Note I've done, it is supplemented at the blog with a written piece too, and most importantly - a guide for how to get it on your Note! Samsung Galaxy Note: Ice Cream Sandwich walkthrough - YouTube
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    ICS leaks are now out for the Note! [UPDATE: Now with video]

    First one is for the GT9220 (Chinese version), but Chainfire has re-packed it for our Notes. Bit of a hassle since Chinese bloatware + no Gapps standard (both fixable, obviously). Samfirmware say an N7000 ICS build will be out tomorrow, might be better for most to wait until then. Naturally...
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    Android audio quality issue - need community assistance to vote the issue up!

    Hi everyone, Thought I would post about an Android issue that is bugging me - the fact that despite USB Host functionality being present in ICS, USB DACs (digital audio converters, external sound cards if you will) do not work with our devices . If they did work then we could use relatively...
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    Got my GTab 7.7, open for Q's and ongoing impressions and experiences

    First impressions are incredibly favourable. It feels absolutely incredible in the hand with how slim it is, and the build materials are stellar - a refreshing change from Samsung's usual gear (every now and again they show that they really can make extremely classy looking and feeling...