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    draining battery

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S3. It will be 2 yrs in August that I have had the phone. T Mobile is my carrier. For about the last month my battery has been draining. I bought a new battery and that is not the problem. After charging the new battery I was able to use it for 2 days without charging it...
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    Samsung Galaxy S3 - black screen result of dropping on floor

    Hello All, I searched on the forum before creating this thread - need some clarification. I dropped S3 onto the floor even though it had SEIDIO cover installed. The screen went from being 10% screen covered in a black to the entire screen going black in matter of few hours. My options: 1. Get...
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    Latest android version GT-I9300

    Hi all what is the latest android version for Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 because I still have 4.3 is this the right version or is there going to be another version released or is it already released Thanks
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    Root Need to get back to STOCK

    I currently have TWRP and CyanogenMOD 13 installed on my Virgin Mobile SGS3 SPH_L710 device. I need to get back to stock so I can reactivate my phone.
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    Is Voice-to-Text gone? If not, where IS it?

    I and apparently dozens, if not hundreds or thousands of data-less Android owners who previously dictated their daily allotment of text messages and emails are no longer able to DO this unless connected to the Internet. Call me cheap..I rely on WiFi. But if I'm not at home and/or in a...
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    What to do with a VM SGS3 L710T [VM] ?

    History: I unknowingly bought a L710T for my Virgin Mobile service. I found and installed OctOS CM12 with great results. This new radio gets way better reception than the old model. However, the recent update to CM13 has problems with the phone dialer and other apps stopping unexpectedly. I...
  7. BloodBlade

    Major Lag and Keyboard Issues

    Hi guys! It's been a while since I've posted here. And I've since gotten a new phone. Anyway onto the issue at hand. I have decided to do something regarding my problems with my cell since its been frustrating me for far too long. The first issue is that it's constantly lagging, not with...
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    Root Rooting

    So I got a old S3 laying around. My main phone broke so I'm using this until I can get it fixed. I was wondering what is the chance that if I root and install lollipop on it that I will brick it? I want to install a lollipop ROM, but because its my main phone right now I don't want to brick it...
  9. daffyducknj

    Cracked glass

    Below, two photos of the damage inflicted on my Sprint S3. Didn't happen on my end. It came this way from a previous owner. For now, I've ordered a clear outer case (as I like the pebble blue finish), and a set of screen protectors from amazon. I am considering a glass replacement. Should I...
  10. daffyducknj

    FM Radio on US Sprint G SIII

    Any chance of this working on an unactivated phone? I'd presume that the cell radio needs to be turned on. Tried nextradio on it yesterday, but that didn't work. If it requires rooting to get it to work, I'd be cool with that. So far, phone's working really well (minus cell phone service).
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    Phone lost, has no wifi and is dead!

    I know I have it but I have tried all the resources like Google Location, etc. Can anyone help me? It has been lost since March 26th, and I really need to back up the photos. The battery lasts like 30 minutes. I know I have it but I really need a resource that doesn't require Internet access or...
  12. daffyducknj

    Help Quick questions

    OK, just got an old S3. Sprint version. Upgraded it all the way to Stagefright fix/KitKat 4.4.2. Not activated as I'm on Virgin Mobile USA. Not sure if it's prepaid or contract version. 1. Is it possible to activate on VM without rooting, and installing custom recovery and ROM? If not I'll use...
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    Locked out of S3

    My old S3 is not in service anymore, and I forgot the pattern and pin. I tried doing a factory reset by holding the volume up, home, and power buttons but it isn't working, I think the home button may be broken. Is there any possible way for me to get into this phone, or is it a shiny brick at...
  14. John Beaudoin

    Firmware recommendations for SGH-i747M.

    Hey all, I am running a stock 4.4.2 firmware that I flashed, and rooted it to remove a bunch of the bloatware on it. Runs alright, but until I get my new battery, I can't really tell the longevity of it yet. Does anyone have any recommendations for firmware for this phone? I'm pretty new to...
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    S3 Encryption Performance

    I've got a Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.4.2 and am thinking of running the onboard encryption (as opposed to installing an encryption app). I'm hearing lots of different things about this. My questions are: 1) I currently use a pattern screen lock. It sounds like this can't be used...
  16. qandres12

    Help Anyone else have this MMS isssue?

    So lately when I get MMS texts instead of receiving the image sent, it just shows the blank text box instead. I was smart enough to realize that even though the image doesnt show that the image is still received and i can hold down the text box and select the save attachment option to view it in...
  17. John Beaudoin

    Replacement battery (Galaxy S III, model SGH-1747M)

    So, I'm broke, and my battery is shit. Phone "dies" at 50%. Tried a friends battery, works perfectly fine. So, I need a new battery. I know what it takes: 2100 mAh, 3.8 V Li-ion 7.98 Wh. I know what those values mean (from a layman's point of view), but I have a point in question. I see a...
  18. Kiltpin

    Need a Word Processor

    Hello All, I need a basic word processor. Something like "Notepad" in windows. Bold, Italic and Underline are a must, so is the ability to give it any name I want and I must be able to edit it at any time in the future and I must be able to attach it to an email. In fact, all the functions...
  19. Apallos

    Root Need help s3 hardbricked

    so i had that open kang rom on my s3 and it been months since i used my phone . i finally needed it all a sudden and i had to revert to stock virgin moblie or tried to i downloaded the tar and the modem but its been so long since i used odin like a dummy i flashed the tar though philz and the...
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    Help flash player emergency update for GT-I9300

    Sometimes when I go on some websites on chrome it always comes up with the website about flash player saying that an emergency update is required this is the website I will have to post a link sorry can someone help me out please as I don't know what to do This is the link...
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    Galaxy S3 fails often

    My galaxy S3 fails several times a day, even when it is on the charger, new battery installed, didn't solve the problem, reboot didn't solve the problem. I used several chargers no solvation. Is there anyone who recocnises this problem and has a solution?
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    Galaxy S3 won't Hard reset! Model SPH-L710

    Here's what's going on. I made a youtube video. I do the recovery mode, wipe, yes, then i see the Android dude laying on his back with a red triangle with an exclamation point sticking out of his belly. Anyone have any idea on how to fix this so the phone will boot all the way up? Every time...
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    Help WIFI Problem

    hello android forums, i have a problem regarding my Samsung galaxy S3. The problem is that my device is only connected to WIFI when i am in the room that possess the router. but when i move away i no longer get connected to wifi. when i move away from the room containing router, although my...
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    Where is + key on the keyboard

    Can someone tell me where to find the + key on my phones keyboard as I need it for my email password.
  25. Peter0201

    Samsung S3 Stuck on Logo screen

    Hey everyone. So this is the screen, (attached file), that I get when I try to reboot my S3. I tried to do a factory reset but when I select reboot system now, my phone gets stuck on the logo screen again. Anyone have any ideas of what I can do? Thanks for your help.
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