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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
the bluetooth sig looks promising but for price i would assume $300 with 2 year contract. hoping early june for release before verizon decides to change to shared data plan - hoping!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
Unfortunately, currently there's no chance of a quad core with LTE from verizon. The ABSOLUTE BEST we'd get is an Exynos 5 processor, but I highly highly HIGHLY doubt it :( It's meant for tablets.

So, having said that, the next "best" that a phone like that would support is the S4 :/ I'd honestly rather have a 3G quad core I think. I'm not sure though, tough choice.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
What exactly is happening to the data plan...? I read about it somewhere a while back, but unfortunately didn't pay attention to it much.

I currently have a family plan, and my phone has unlimited data and texting, but the family plan has like 700 minutes or something... Not entirely sure, as I do not use calling much.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Muckrak3r:
Well for me, switching to the SIII is a massive upgrade of hardware over my Epic 4G, even if it is the S4. And switching from Sprint to Verizon will be a monster upgrade in the network. I have to switch to Verizon, just waiting for this phone to do so.....
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
the shared data plan verizon is forcing on people is going to kill the unlimited data plans for grandfathered people

which allows you to share your tiered data plan (2Gb, 4Gb, etc.) with your entire family or devices on your plan

once your contract is up and want to upgrade your phone, you will not be allowed to keep the unlimited data. unless you want to pay the full price of your new phone you can keep it.

verizon has not said when the shared data plan will come in too effect, but only "this summer".

so i am hoping verizon holds out long enough until sgs3 comes out :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Muckrak3r:
I'm now seeing this choice for myself as well. Where I live and where my wife works, there's only 3G available on Verizon. Where I work and during most of my commute 4G LTE is available. I'm not sure that I want to give up the quad core just for part-time LTE usage that will drain my battery more anyways....

Dang it! Not sure how I will go about it either now.

16Gb 3G version is available for pre-order from Amazon now: http://tw.gs/U1T3d
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
Switching from my LG Ally will be a Monster of an upgrade too! :D

Sounds like the quad-core is the best for your situation too. BUT... I heard that the international version doesn't work with Verizon or AT&T. Maybe they just meant "Compatible with 4G" for those networks, I'm not sure... But look into it a bit more to make sure, I don't see how it wouldn't work with standard 3G cell towers :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jellydroid13:
Who else is psyched about this phone? I'm pre-ordering it as soon as VZW lets me!

My nexus will be rememberd ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elite49:
I can't wait for this. Been looking for a new phone for the past few months and have waited to see when this comes out. Hopefully in June! Gotta get off my Motorola crap.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
Crossing my fingers for a release that's Riiiiiight when I get back from a 2.5 week stay in Europe! :D Or, ya know, sooner! :p
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
the international phone from amazon will not work with any Verizon service and will work on ATT 3G.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BBJon:
I think that Sprint will soon follow suit and get rid of unlimited data. Especially since the rise of Android devices that are so easily rooted to allow wi-fi teathering to other devices.

If the GS3 comes out anything short of a quad core, game changing beast, then I'm not going to upgrade. I just bought the GS2 (epic touch 4G as Sprint calls it) and it's running circles around my old Evo 4G.

I'm sick of these half step increments to keep us buying! Now Sprint is making the move from Wi-Max to LTE so my ET4G is already out dated. I'm hoping that there is a firmware upgrade for the radios to make the Wi-Max phones LTE compatible.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
Thanks for the clarification!

So Verizon completely did away with unlimited data then?! That's ridiculous...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fidyyuan:
News hit that Canada may have the Galaxy S3 available for sale on June 20th. Does that mean Verizon may get it then as well? :D

Source: http://www.droiddog.com/android-blog/2012/05/leaked-screenshot-reveals-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-may-hit-canada-june-20th/
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elite49:
It may mean a week or so before. We are guaranteed for a June release at least that's what Samsung said at their press stuff. Theirs also the rumor of Verizon getting it before others in an exclusive deal.

I just want a new phone darn it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
Hmm... What kind of exclusive deal?! Give us a link!

Any perks for the buyers of the phone, or strictly a business deal?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elite49:
Just did a quick search of Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 exclusive and couldn't find it again. I think it was a couple days before the reveal. It was a rumor too.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
Ahh, alright, thanks for trying!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
Any news you guys? :p
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Muckrak3r:
Verizon having an early exclusive deal is certainly news considering we haven't heard a flipping definitive thing yet as far as Verizon is concerned. I hope it's true!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] primetime34:
I would certainly love this. I am looking to upgrade now and am looking at the Razr Maxx but if this is coming, I may wait.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
I was looking for an upgrade too, but when i heard sgs3 would be coming to verizon i am holding off for this one.

i would not jump on the razr maxx either, as i was going to pull the trigger and found a rumor that the razr maxx HD version (720p) will be released before or around the same time as the sgs3. also notice how the razr maxx dropped to $200 is a big red flag that a new phone is coming soon.

the rumor on the exclusive deal for verizon has made its rounds, as it was stated verizon may have a deal with samsung to release the phone before any other provider (ATT, T-Mobile, or Sprint). As this phone is the sponsored phone for Olympics i would doubt the "exclusive" release would last merely a week or two.

though samsung did guarantee the phone will be available in 120+ countries by july does mean june is the date on or around the 20th

remember all rumors are not confirmed ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
well another rumor out of t-mobile http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_...for-t-mobiles-samsung-galaxy-iii-galaxy-note/ shows that the pebble blue 16gb and 32gb will be available on june 20th and white 16gb on july 11th, along with the galaxy note

the rumor of the 20th looks very promising
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hotobu:
Until the blue 64gb S3 drops over here it's dead to me. I've heard "sometime later" for the 64 gig version, but I have no idea when. Hopefully it'll roll out with the rest of the line, but I somehow doubt it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
The 32 GB version will be plenty for me, since I'll be putting all my media on one of these beasts!

SanDisk - Mobile Ultra 64GB microSDXC Class 6 Memory Card
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
the fact that this phone includes sd slot and dropbox space, why would you need 64gb phone for?

also by the time 64gb comes out the family shared plan could be effective and end spending a lot of money
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
+1

:D haha
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hotobu:
"I can't envision myself needing this feature, so you shouldn't need it, and you're crazy to want it."
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
There is truth to what you said.

But in terms of money (for the average user) it just makes more sense to get an SD card.

There are probably only a couple reasons to get the 64GB version

1) if you want EVERYTHING on the PHONE, not relying on an SD card

2) if you want 128GB worth of storage (178 including dropbox) which is insanity unless you have hundreds of movies you want to put on the phone, or 30,000 songs to put on it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtoye:
Bump this thread to the top excited for the future of the big red
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
I agree! I WANT THIS DANG PHONE!

I'm sick of my LG Ally, I'm drooling over the SIII :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bogus83:
http://phandroid.com/2012/06/02/fcc...msung-galaxy-s3-variants-complete-the-circle/

Latest rumors say it's coming...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtoye:
Saw this today super excited if this hits verizon I'm dropping my thunderbolt for it, my upgrade was on January glad I waited
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Muckrak3r:
Definitely looking forward to this phone on Verizon. Hopefully it launches all across the US carriers at once...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
i have the thunderbolt too, so glad i waited for this.

pre order starts 6-6-12 at 7am est

my only concern i have is the disclaimer stating a new 2 year activation and data package

do they require a new data plan on extending current unlimited plan?

also i like how all of verizon's pictures show the interactive button. so glad they arent going att way of taking out the buttons
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtoye:
No from what I understand you can upgrade and keep unlimited as long as you do it before contract renewal if that's passed you're going to have to buy the phone at full retail I'm going to talk to my aunt today ( level 2 ) and ill post her response here
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elite49:
Can't wait! Probably wont reserve it since I don't buy phones online but it must be coming June 20th. Why they wont say is weird.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
should i pre order the white over blue because of this delay?

suggestions?

are you guys going to cough up another $50 for 16GB?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hawkeye2188:
I will be going with blue, and the 16GB. I'm not much a storage hog though so that's why I'm opting for lower. Plus factor in SD card of 32GB thats plenty for me, heck I don't even think I have more than 10GB worth of storage on my pc and that includes music and movies.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] primetime34:
I'm also going with the blue. With an sd card slot I don't see why you would pay for the 32 (although I can be convinced otherwise).
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
you guys arent worried about this blue delay?

i can see myself using this phone as my music and photo storage device

i tend to use my ipod still for music and hope to put that away now with this and the mw600
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bonebeatz1234:
My mouth just dropped no quad core. Main reason I wanted this phone looks like I'm gonna have to get the European model again 300 more out my pocket . S4 is fast but I need quad core for the simple fact that would last me my two years before an upgrade. Now what's Gonna happen LG or HTC gonna launch a quad-core device and all the gs3 buyers gonna be shaking there heads, Including myself some people fine with duel core and that's fine, but not me I need a marginal upgrade not a small increasement. T-Mobile has no lte so why not the same model as the rest of the world.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtoye:
The quad core processor wouldn't work with lte we knew the us version was going to be a dual core but they're giving us 2gigs of ram to replace the missing quad core
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
you're happy with your htc sensation, but the european model wont support the lte versions in att or verizon. (edit: this thread is about the verizon model, i noticed sensation was launched on t-mobile)

i can suffice with a dual core as i am upgrading from thunderbolt
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BungeBash:
I don't see why you wouldn't do the 32 gig. Its 50 dollars more for double the internal memory.

On a side note I called Verizon (to confirm my eligibility for early upgrade) and the expected ship date is June 20th. The lady wasn't sure why that was not mentioned on the initial press release, but they are being prepped for a June 20th launch.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/4/3062449/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-pre-order-verizon

according to theverge.com

"Both those prices require the standard two-year agreement, and customers will need to subscribe to an LTE data package, the cheapest of which provides 2GB of monthly data for $30."

sounding more like you wont be able to keep unlimited data anymore
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slight22:
You need to buy the phone outright.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BungeBash:
All 4g phones have stated the same thing. I just upgraded my gf's phone and it stated the same thing, but she kept her grandfathered unlimited plan.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hawkeye2188:
Nope the two press releases I saw said they will have it in blue and white or blue with white coming later.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nakk:
Hoping verizon decides to push shared data plans (aka killing grandfathered unlimited data) until after this phone is unleashed... still want my unlimited, and with 4G!

It's almost time to say good-bye to my droid incredible of two years.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
do you think amazon will allow pre-orders for the s3? no tax helps a lot :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hotobu:
Yeah as much as I'd like to get one I'm gonna wait for the 64 gig version. In addition to that 2GB of data for $30 is weak. For a while they at least had 4GB for the same price. Maybe by the time shared plans and the 64 gig version rolls out the minimum data package will be a better value as well.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dan76:
Do we know anything about the radios in the VZW LTE GS3? I know it's got the S4 dual-core chip... I've looked all over with zero success.

Biggest reason is the "mic cutting out" problem with the Galaxy Nexus, and my hope for different radios. Anyone that's spent any time over on the GNex forums will know what I'm talking about. Thanks.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
chatted with a sales rep (i know not confirmed but some assurance)

Jenn: May I ask which phone you would want to upgrade to? And which data plan do you currently have?

You: I am interested in the Samsung Galaxy S III and have unlimited data plan

Jenn: You'd be able to keep the data plan yes, but we currently do not have that phone.

---------- Post added at 06:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:36 PM ----------

was it confirmed a radio problem?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hotobu:
Yeah, so? You didn't ask a specific enough question. Of course you can keep unlimited data plans. This has never been disputed. In order to keep your unlimited data plan simply purchase the phone outright.

What people are wary of is whether or not they can keep their unlimited data plans, and sign a 2 year contract in order to get a discount on the phone, the answer of which is most likely a resounding no.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
my question sounds correct to me, feel free to assess your own question

May I ask which phone you would want to upgrade to? And which data plan do you currently have?

The question of an upgrade was clearly stated
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dan76:
We don't know for sure... the only thing that's confirmed is that the problem exists on every radio release that's been out for the VZW GNex, every custom rom, root, unrooted.

What's most curious and news of the latest is that it appears to be regional, as if it's related to being a problem only when connected to certain towers.

So our latest theory is that the Galaxy Nexus will lose outgoing audio on many VZW LTE towers in certain areas of the US, likely due to poor or old tower technology. People have replaced phones up to 9 times, all with same problem. The GNex is basically useless for voice calls for these hundreds of people.

Here are a few posts with others info

mic cutting out

location poll of problem

4.0.4 update

VZW Quality control
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
I'm definitely going for the 32gb version and a 64gb sdxc card :D

I LOVE the idea of a June 20th launch, if that's true, RIGHT when I get back from europe :)

Link to the press release though?! Or are you referring to the May 3 samsung one?

To the person who was in the chat (Not this poster), get in another chat with the lady and be EXTREMELY specific! Get ALL the details about they're stupid data plans changing! :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dan76:
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/06/0...axy-siii-for-199-and-249-pre-order-on-june-6/

http://shop.verizonwireless.com/?id=galaxys3
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nakk:
In the VZW statement (http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/05/data-pricing.html), it is mentioned specifically that "When the new options are introduced, Unlimited Data will no longer be available to our customers purchasing handsets and signing a new contract."

My understanding is until their new plan goes into effect, we can upgrade at the subsidized price while keeping unlimited. Once the new plans are introduced, then prepare to either lose unlimited (buying subsidized) or pay full retail to keep it.

Although it wouldn't hurt to get more info from VZW reps.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hotobu:
You still don't get it. Your "question" was never doubted by anyone... except for maybe you and you alone in which case you telling what the rep told you isn't helping anyone.

Read the post above mine since you don't understand. It's never been in question that unlimited data plans will be allowed to continue on new devices. People are trying to get subsidized phones and still maintain unlimited data and are hoping to be able to do so because the terms of the new data plan roll out state that this program will be terminated once those new plans start.

People willing to pay full price for a phone don't now, nor have they ever had anything to worry about.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
So if I preorder the phone ON June 6th, I will only be able to have a 2GB data limit for $30?

I currently have unlimited 3G data plan with an LG Ally.

Thanks :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobzrag:
inc out

I'm right there with you nakk, i've been rooted on my inc for over a year and love it, but looking forward to something new and shiny - just want to keep unlimited or at least 4Gig of data - if i go down to 2gig i'll have to do some serious curbing as i am typically around 6gig
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
IMPORTANT!

I love you Rebecca.

I photoshopped all the little pieces of the convo together so you all can follow along more easily, but I have the originals still if you want the proof, haha.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
Someone should try this when they get their hands on one, it's the blob test or whatever.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1320942
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phieta:
GREAT NEWS!!!

An article from Droid Life

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/06/04/pre-order-the-galaxy-siii-from-verizon-and-you-keep-your-unlimited-data-plan/

Grandfathered customers can keep their unlimited plan if they pre-order the device, starting June 6.

I want my family to get this phone too, but it takes a lot of time to help them understand they want to get this phone AND keep unlimited. My ma's still on her OG Droid.

Does anyone know if Verizon will suddenly change to tiered plans without notice? You think they'll give us a few days notice?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hotobu:
I haven't kept up with data plan deal patterns, but if I had to guess the most likely time you'd see some sort of change to the plans would be when the phone rolls out, or with the start of the Olympics. With all the carriers getting the phone Verizon's going to have to do something to separate their phone from the rest. They could use the launch of the phone to try and establish their model, or use Samsung being an Olympic sponsor to do so.

This is just a guess though.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtoye:
The tiered plans wont start until the end of the summer wont effect the rolling out of the galaxy
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
Thanks for all your guys' info on this phone! I am pleased with it's release from Verizon, and that we will be able to keep our unlimited data if we pre-order the phone, so another two years of 9GB a month of use! :D Less this go around, because I won't have to stream my music from Google Music.

Which brings me to another topic. Since most of you are from the US.... (I was foruming it up over at overclockers.co.uk there for a long time before I found this forum)... Where are you all buying your SanDisk 64 GB MicroSDXC card from?! :D

I've been following Amazon and Best Buy for a while now. From time to time Best Buy will drop their prices down to $70 or even $50 for like two days...

Do any of you have any better deals lined up? Thanks! :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hotobu:
Have there been any hints as to what they will be structured like? I wasn't fortunate enough to get grandfathered into an unlimited plan, and I have to believe that if they're trying to push people to connect multiple devices to one plan that they'll bump up that measly 2GB at least to 4. That alone is worth waiting for.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtoye:
Unfortunately no idea what the shared data plans are going to be I was only able to confirm that the grandfathered plans wont be effected once I get word on how the plans will work out ill post them here
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtoye:
Update the s3 wont be shipped until July this is some baby back bull I don't think I can wait this long

Still waiting on the official date but right now looking at the beginning of july
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
where did you hear this?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtoye:
Family member works in marketing for big red they just made the announcement
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtoye:
Delete
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kls629:
officially announced where?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bogus83:
Meh, I've waited this long, I can wait a few more weeks.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtoye:
This still hasn't left the office as of yet just thought I'd share with the rest of us who are waiting for the release I'm sure it'll be announced sooner rather than later

*edit* on a side note my years of stalking xda forums are now over this is the most action I've posted here lol
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Muckrak3r:
Thanks for those links, I have a $ 25 Best Buy gift card, so that may swing me that way. But I'm getting the 32GB version (to me $ 50 more die double the internal memory is way worth it. So I'm not in any hurry to but the expansion card just yet....
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XdrummerXboy:
You're welcome!

Yeah, I'm not in any hurry either. I mean, the phone wont be coming out for at least a few more weeks, so we have plenty of time to get a card!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtoye:
Verizon will start shipping the phones July 7th is the official date