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[TouchPad General] jacobas92:
kicka** theme. I switched

from

aokp because of the recent bugs, but I guess I should have stuck with the nightlies.
[HTC EVO 3D] runcool:
I have not needed to root my evo 3D since I haven't had very much time to play around with the features of mods and such. But anyway, Before the new upgrade to our phones.... I'll be upgrading as everyone else does but WILL NOT DO an OTA. Will be downgrading/ so I can root.

However, the issue with that is I'll be loosing MOST data off my phone. I really don't want to play 50,000 hours of temple run again after I root. Is there a way to back up all those settings without rooting first?

Also, anyone figure out how to hack it yet to make it look like I have like lets say 800,000 coins? lol! yeah, cheating. hahaha. I'm that lazzzzzy. lol
[HTC EVO 3D] Keion:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=temple+run+android+cheat

Pretty easy I'd say.

Sent from my tf9001 with XDA XD.
[HTC EVO 3D] runcool:
In other words instead of being a jackass. you could have said as long as I don't format the SD card my **** is saved. Don't ever respond to another question I ask again. thanks.

Well, fixed it. just added him to my ignore list. :)

But for everyone else to know...
[HTC Sensation] Ebojager:
Hello, starting about 4 or 5 days ago I've been experiencing problems with Twitter and my sensation 4g. First it was the mobile Twitter site being blank after I signed in. Still is a problem even today, after 3 factory resets :( I've disabled the backup restore feature to try and make sure it didn't restore anything bad. The page will work with JavaScript turned off. I'm using the default browser. Before I did the resets the htc Twitter widget would crash and sense would reload each time I started to scroll to the page with the widget. I cleared the data etc. And even after the factory resets does the same thing. The friendstream widget works at showing the Twitter feeds without a problem. Anyway I was wondering if anyone else had this problem and if there is a fix, or maybe its due to Twitter changing something to prepare for ice update ? Thanks for any help or comments.

Htc Senstion 4g Tmobile, Gingerbread 2.3.4
[Galaxy S III General] tbong777:
Thought I would start a thread for those of us in the US who have unique situations with International Devices.

The first issue many will have on MediNet, or one of the many pay as you go services like Straight Talk will be the Micro SIM. We are currently using the full sized SIMS in our S2s and Notes.

I am guessing along with the usual APN setting questions we will be getting suggestions on where to buy SIM cutters.....;)
[Galaxy S III General] krabman:
Cutters are available on ebay, amazon etc. I had some sent from the latter and prices I saw ranged from a few bucks up to 10. There are many DIY videos showing the process which is in any event very straight forward.
[Galaxy S III General] SlimJ87D:
Question

If I am moving from a HTC One X with 4G LTE set up on the SIM card, will I have to use custom APN settings for the HSPA+ to work right? I'm pretty sure it will work fine as is, but I'm not sure if the SIM is set up with APN settings optimized for 4G LTE already.
[Galaxy S III General] tbong777:
I think when you call ATT you can ask to be provisioned for whatever service you will be wanting to use. OTHER THAN MEDIANET as with the above provisions you can tell ATT exactly what phone you have and they will register you on the network and I think set your VPN for you.

When using MediaNet you can give them your IMEI whcih I did on all three of our International phones and in my case I told them I did not want to pay $25 for data I would not need on the phone I bought off Ebay, THEY OFFERED mediaNet and and "reluctantly" took the $10 UL plan,

I found the settings here but I also found an app called APN Manager Pro which has APNs from all over the world. I just selected Cingular 410. I have tried some other settings as well. they all work fine.
[Galaxy S III General] samven582:
I really hope Samsung sells the international version here in the US.
[Galaxy S III General] tbong777:
They always have. New Egg had them as well as Amazon. However I have not purchased a new International phone yet as warranties can be suspect. I immediately would void them anyway so I usually wait and buy used. May times already rooted. So far so good. Patience pays off in many ways.

1. Savings. I have saved over $600 buying used.

2. By the time used ones hit development is well on it's way to perfection.

3. Launch issues are observed and taken care of.

4. Resale is still a good market for older devices.

5. No need to upgrade until a worthy phone to SELL is released. (In this case I will user our upgrades for a couple iPhone 5s if it turns out to be a hot seller)
[Galaxy S III General] SlimJ87D:
I don't really want ATT to know I'm using a SGS3. I'm sure we'll figure out the best APN settings later or with a little research someone probably has them up somewhere. Thanks anyways.
[Galaxy S III General] tbong777:
ATT won't know even if you give them your IMEI. Just don't tell them you are using a smart phone UNLESS you want to be provisioned for the smart phone higher speeds. ATT has all three of our International phone IMEI numbers. They show up as clam shell phones on my account site.

Our phones are on the dumb phone plan (MediaNet UL data) I max out at 3mps Up. But it has been good enough for YouTube streaming and more than ample for music streaming.

The APN I use on them is

Name: Cingular 410

APN: wap.cingular

User Name: WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM

Server: cingulargprs.com

MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com/

MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com

MCC: 310

MNC:410

APN Type: internet + mms

The rest is blank
[Galaxy S III General] SlimJ87D:
Oh, im coming from a smartphone plan amyways as i am using a htc one x right now. I share a family plan with my whole family so it's cheap for us.

Thats why I'm asking for my scenario if i will need apn settings or the current one on my htc one x micro sim will transfer fine.
[Galaxy S III General] bbgt2:
Didn't have any problems with using the 9100 with AT&T so probably won't have issues with the 9300.
[Galaxy S III General] ph00ny:
Yes and No

Those are still international devices with no warranty on US soil

I wish they actually sold unbranded phones in US properly
[Galaxy S III General] SlimJ87D:
When I called Expansys USA, they said we get 1 year warranty with the manufacturer. We just have to send it to Samsung. I don't think it matters where you are you get the warranty as long as you don't do anything that breaks it.
[Galaxy S III General] ph00ny:
Samsung USA actually said no warranty on international devices when i asked
[Galaxy S III General] tbong777:
One of the reasons I prefer used phones is they have been broken in and little chance for a DOA. I don't expect to use a warranty on a device I void in the first week by rooting. I don't think its right people screw up their devices then blame Samsung's workmanship and claim warranty service raising the costs of the devices as well as forcing the company to maybe inset some erroneous code to prevent fraudulent warranty claims.

Its a risk worth taking and I have saved enough financially not buying new to practically get a new S3 "free" .
[Galaxy S III General] SlimJ87D:
Yes, so you would have to send it to the right Samsung. Expansys I believe told me I could also send it to them and they would send it to Samsung for me.

I know we don't get a USA warranty, but we do have one. It's not that we don't have one at all.

EDIT:

Here is an example of how international warranty works with Expansys USA:

http://www.expansys-usa.com/ft.aspx?k=253502
[Galaxy S III General] tbong777:
One of the reasons I buy used is because a new phone offers no warranty advantage and could be DOA. Used devices by reputable sellers usually have been rooted well broken in. Any issues would have been resolved before a sale. I don't mind physical flaws to save a few hundred dollars for the same experience. I likely won't keep the phone more than a year anyway.

but it is nice to know Warrantys are available for US buyers as that would make the used market safer for those who buy from US sellers who may have used the warranty.
[Galaxy S III General] kyan~:
?

Switching to MicroSIM is so easy, not sure why you brought this thread up in the first place. Just go to ATT store to replace it. That's what I did for free (for the HOX before I sold it, then I put it on S3, easy).

APN settings can be found everywhere. Just search xda.
[Galaxy S III General] ECrispy:
I hear you. But don't you have to wait a long time (~1 year) for the phone to hit the used market at a low enough price? I can imagine the GS3 used will still be well over $600 for a long time to come.
[Galaxy S III General] kirdroid:
They can't sell directly because of the contracts with carriers. The carriers will be super piss'd if they do that. (damn useless controlling carriers)

There is always option to buy thru negri, expansys, newegg, amazon and various other sites. The only caveat is Samsung USA doesn't provide warranty for imported devices. For me it doesn't matter since I change devices frequently and don't care. But if you want warranty some of online sellers provide it thru their european counterparts or you have option to buy warranty from square trade or similar services.
[Galaxy S III General] ilostmypistons:
Theres a rumor/inside info that Sprints getting the Exynos5(5250)posted in another forum. The guy that posted it has been very reliable. Just a heads up
[Galaxy S III General] randun:
Well, according to one source (http://thedroidguy.com/2012/06/att-pushes-back-samsung-galaxy-s3-release-date-to-june-28th/ you might have to put off the trip to the store for a week. :(

If anyone has information that refutes this source, by all means, please post it here.
[Galaxy S III General] skatin707:
I actually just went to the ATT store (local) to verify this information. It is 100% correct.

However, my ATT rep (a very friendly guy surprisingly) and his manager agreed to hold 1 SGS3 *if* they have any available after pre-orders are filled. I can't believe it yet, not until I have the phone. They agreed to hold it for 3 hours from store opening, so until 12:00EST.

We will see...I'm exchanging my HTC One X for the SGS3. The One X is great, but there are too many issues. :mad:
[Galaxy S III General] randun:
Well now, that's got me thinking.

I did a pre-order, but since I was grandfathering my unlimited data plan on my upgrade, for reasons that were never fully explained, I had to finalize the order by phone. I've got a callback today for an update, which they've been good at thus far.

Good luck with yours!
[Galaxy S III General] keatond:
Hello fellow VZW user!

I too am grandfathered in on unlimited data. Now you basically have two options. If some one on your plan has an upgrade on your line you can transfer it to your phone then pre-order using that upgrade....OR.....You buy the phone for full price.

I believe the 16gb is around $600 and the 32gb is a little more.
[Galaxy S III General] randun:
I'm not a Verizon user but AT&T. This is the 2nd tme that I'm grandfathering my unlimited data plan on phone upgrades with them. This may only be an issue with AT&T but I couldn't pre-order online but did so by phone & so far, so good, except for the darn delays. :(
[Galaxy S III General] skatin707:
I did my stuff in store so I could keep my unlimited data with ATT.
[Galaxy S III General] moshe22:
T-Mobile pricing according to their website. Off contract

Marble white 16gb 629.99

Marble white 32gb 679.99

Marble blue 32gb 679.99

It seems like there isn't a marble blue 16gb version, at least on their website.
[Galaxy S III General] tbong777:
Anyone with a Large SIM card on an International phone having issues getting the SIM for the International S3? Are you using the old SIM and a Cutter or asking ATT for a new SIM which will give away the fact that you are using a Smart Device.
[Galaxy S III General] teatime0315:
International version here using tmobile. I had someone cut my sim. fits and works perfectly.
[Galaxy S III General] nnotis:
I just want to post about my experience moving a regular size SIM from an international Galaxy Note to the i9300 S3. I didn't bother getting a SIM cutter. I used the micro SIM from my wife's iPhone 4 as a visual reference and matched its shape and size as best I could using a regular pair of scissors. I popped the newly cut SIM in to the S3, & it has worked without trouble since.
[Galaxy S III General] tbong777:
I have $100 worth of unused Christmas Gift Cards from Best Buy Thinking of upgrading my phone only to the S3 (evenr though we have two upgrades and selling the phone and keeping the SIM in case the NOTE II requires a small sim card. I just cannot wrap my head around paying $360 a year for the 600MB of carrier data I use every month so we use international phones and pay that for TWO phones (no messaging) .
[Galaxy S III General] MoJoePin:
I will be putting my microSIM from my iPhone 4 into my Int. S3. The only thing I am a little wary about when I call AT&T to switch to the MediaNet plan is that won't they find it odd that I can't tell them what type of phone I have? I know I give them my IMEI # and it should load up as a clamshell etc, but won't they think it strange I can't read a brandname off my phone if they ask?

Will my usage seem large under MediaNet if I use the S3 on it, is it monitored anyone know?

I'd love for someone to be able to tell me what would come up when the IMEI is put into the US AT&T database so I can cover my bases.
[Galaxy S III General] RF12:
You are in TX and already got your S III. Did you travel to get it?
[Galaxy S III General] bonefan03:
From what I have heard from others is that if you provide the imei of a different phone it would be best to know what kind of phone the imei is borrowed from. This helps to avoid the whole "I don't know what phone I have" conversation.

In terms of data usage just use common sense. Obviously don't go over the limit in your plan, and if you do try not to overdo it. This is when AT&T raises a red flag and know something is up. Hope this helps
[Galaxy S III General] MoJoePin:
Thanks, but can't you also give them the IMEI of your Int. S3 as it will come up as an older non-smart phone? Or is it safest to give an IMEI from an old used phone. I would just think it would seem fishy from their point of view, why would someone who has had an iPhone variant for years all the sudden want a clamshell non-smart phone, no?

As for the data, MediaNet is unlimited so that's why I'm wondering if you go over 3gb will they start to take notice maybe?
[Galaxy S III General] Baldilocks:
I've been using a International GS II with the $10 Unlimited MediaNet for a long time now -- even tethering when I need to. So far so good.

It's best to find an old phone and pop your SIM in it and call them with THAT phone. That way they can see that you are actually using a non smartphone. ( Write down the IMEI first ;) ) Then after everything is set up, pop the SIM in the GS III.

For those coming from iPhones. Make sure you do the iMessage fix, or you may have problems not getting/sending text messages after you move away from the iPhone.

iMessage Fix

1. Put the SIM card back in your iPhone.

2. Turn iMessage on in your settings if it isn't already.

3. Turn on airplane mode.

4. Turn off iMessage.

5. Turn off airplane mode.

6. Put your sim card back in your android device.
[Galaxy S III General] bonefan03:
If you take a closer look at the "unlimited" plans you will see some conditions. Sure, they won't charge you if you surpass a certain amount of gigabytes. But they throttle you like crazy leading to a significant drop in speed.

As for using the imei number on the international SIII, I'm not sure if AT&T would notice what kind of phone you are using. If they ask you could play dumb, or look into which phones could qualify for the media net plan and tell them you have that one. Good luck
[Galaxy S III General] Baldilocks:
They don't throttle MediaNET plans. They only throttle Smarthphone or iPhone 'Unlimited' Data plans.

The only unlocked phone that AT&T has in its database is the Galaxy Nexus. You are going to be fine with the GS III. You can use it as a MediaNet dumb phone.

I have used Unbranded/Unlocked phones for a while now. Have never had any problems.
[Galaxy S III General] Skunk Ape1:
I seriously doubt this.

_______________

Just Flash It !!!
[Galaxy S III General] bonefan03:
Thanks for the info, I always thought AT&T throttle you regardless of what type plan you use.
[Galaxy S III General] tbong777:
You are over analyzing this. Just tell them you lost your phone bought a cheopo on Ebay and give them the IMEI of the phone you are using. ATT has the IMEIs of the phones we are actually using. 2 SGS i9100s and a Note...No problems.

They simply don;t have the IMEI numbers of International phones and IMEI numbers are not coded to specific types of phones otherwise we would have all been busted a long time ago.

EDIT I was busted last week. 10/4/ 2012 Called them with my SIM in a Nokia 6126 and got back on medianet. Gave them THAT IMEI. Wife is still running ok on her I9100 medianet plan. Put SIM back in Note so far so good
[Galaxy S III General] socalwrx:
any vzw users? Im currently grandfathered in on unlimited data and would like to stay that way, looks like my only option is to buy full retail which bites. how much is this phone US$, 600? anyone else planning to do the same?
[Galaxy S III General] accordex:
Originally Posted by ilostmypistons View Post

Theres a rumor/inside info that Sprints getting the Exynos5(5250)posted in another forum. The guy that posted it has been very reliable. Just a heads up

Why? Doesn't their S2 have the 1.2 exynos? While others have 1.5 S3?

From Sprint site:

Processor

1.2 GHz Dual core, Exynos, 1200 MHz processor
[Galaxy S III General] Lorimere:
Sprint was able to use the Exynos in the S2 version because they were on wimax not LTE.
[Galaxy S III General] Skunk Ape1:
While I would prefer the dual core 2ghz over the quad core any day of the week, everything I've seen indicates we will be getting the same phone as Canada. That also doesn't bother me much as the s4 really is just as fast as the quad core the international version is getting.

_______________

Just Flash It !!!
[Galaxy S III General] agafed:
Have anyone read or hear any rumors of launching a "little bit more powerful" version of the S3 for the US or Canada?

For example, AT&T launch first the i777 and then the i727 (Skyrocket) which has a better CPU and Battery than the i777. Or the T989 which also has a better CPU and Battery than the Intl Version...

PD: sorry if I wrotw something wrong, Im not a genius on these topics...
[Galaxy S III General] kulzboy:
the i727 and t989 are in fact the dumbed down version of galaxy s ii

As for galaxy s iii s4 and 2gb can be comparable to exynos quad 1 gb
[Galaxy S III General] ilostmypistons:
The source has been extremely accurate in the past .... Patent granted for : SPH-L710 16GB 5250 Dual core LTE capable
[Galaxy S III General] is350:
This warranty situation has confused me.

If we buy let's say from Expansys-USA or Negri-USA and needed repair, our warranty would be valid, correct? We would simply call Samsung USA and initiate a repair, send the device, or whatever their method is for repair/replacement.

If we buy it from other international sites like Handtech (UK), the Samsung USA warranty would be invalid and we would have to instead deal with Handtech or Samsung UK for warranty service?

I don't think I need to be worried about phone repair but it is still nice knowing what the warranty situation is if anything does come up.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III General] SlimJ87D:
No you would have to call Expansys or Negri and they would contact Samsung and send your phone to them. Samsung International would be the one that handles your warranty.
[Galaxy S III General] rmgill:
My understanding is that we won't have a USA warranty on the phones, only an international/European warranty. Negri and Expansys-USA simply state that they will "honor" the non-USA warranty by shipping your phone back to Samsung overseas on your behalf. You still end up paying out the nose for shipping.
[Galaxy S III General] benthe1:
I thought VERIZON was going to get rid of their grandfathered unlimited data. Am I wrong?
[Galaxy S III General] is350:
Thanks that make sense now. But yeah with all the shipping charges for warranty service, this would be a bad deal considering a lot of people are reporting issues with the phone already. I rather have the piece of mind of easy warranty through AT&T when the phone comes out here in the States than order the international version.
[Galaxy S III General] cmd512:
My Samsung Galaxy S2 from Handtec has a 2 year manufacturer's warranty. And no, geographical location does not void the manufacturer's warranty... these are sold as unlocked world phones people, the manufacturer would expect you to use it around the world.
[Galaxy S III General] is350:
So if you needed repair, where would you have to send your phone to? Samsung International (in this case UK since you got it from Handtec) or Samsung USA or it doesn't matter as the warranty is valid in any country?
[Galaxy S III General] bc760:
I might I really don't know yet I honestly think I might let the device drop and wait a month as I'm leaning more towards adding a line swapping devices then putting that new line on suspend or vacation in order to continue with unlimited till my contract is up in 13

They are but they are giving users options like one is once your contract ends in order to keep unlimited you cannot upgrade but buy the phone at full retail price.

This is not just a phone - Galaxy Nexus
[Galaxy S III General] GS3Central:
So during the Vodafone live stream in Australia today, it was briefly mentioned that the Galaxy S3 World Tour will be coming to New York on June 20.. Coincidence?
[Galaxy S III General] bkeaver:
Your sadly mistaken if you think the skyrocketing has a better cpu than the i777. The exynos beats a snapdragon in performance both cpu and gpu...

Im still however on the fence about waiting to jump on the us version tho
[Galaxy S III General] is350:
When it comes out in the US and we buy no-contract from let's say Amazon, will AT&T have these IMEI's in their database as well? I really want the MediaNet unlimited plan for $10 since it saves me a lot of money.
[Galaxy S III General] kirdroid:
If you buy the AT&T version from anywhere, doesn't matter if its non contract, unlocked or whatever you can't use the media net plan. AT&T will have the IMei for all the AT&T branded phones. Your option is to go for the international version or may be even the Rogers version if you like the s4 and LTE.
[Galaxy S III General] is350:
Is the dev support for US variants THAT different than the international version? Looking at the Galaxy SII / Skyrocket threads, it seems the support was basically the same as the international version (unless I'm missing something). Even Cyanogenmod was compatible with the US variants.
[Galaxy S III General] be1ieve1111:
All you folks on pre-order, did you guys get an email from your sellers about the delay? I ordered from bluetekusa off Amazon, and I talked to a couple other amazon sellers of the gs3, it has been delayed to them getting it Friday the 8th, then shipping them out then or Monday the 10th.
[Galaxy S III General] EggosEvo:
I'm actually hoping that Sprint's variant keeps Sprint ID. The only reason I say this is because it allows the user to use the stock ICS launcher instead of TouchWiz.
[Galaxy S III General] Baldilocks:
Which you can also get, with much more customization options, with Nova or Apex Launcher(s).
[Galaxy S III General] bkeaver:
Absolutely everything I am reading says ours should launch on 6/20 but I really don't see that being the case... Stranger cap has happened I guess tho..
[Galaxy S III General] ilostmypistons:
Just go in apps and clear default in TWLauncher and then hit home and choose Launcher(not TWLauncher) and you will have stock ICS launcher.
[Galaxy S III General] fix-this!:
any word on when it may launch on verizon?