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[Galaxy S III General] xenoyosh:
Different subscriptions have different "sectors" each sector is given a bandwidth allowance. the speed would be determined by the number of people using that certain service. For example, if one of you is on powersurf, with only 10 active people using, that ten has a speed of say, 2mbps. the one on unlisurf has 20 people using it, so they get an average speed of 1mpbs. It's something like that. not entirely accurate, but an analogy. also, prepaid users have different bandwidth allocation than postpaid users (for globe). Postpaid has no data cap, confirmed by many users in this and other sites as well. Prepaid users on unli plans have a cap of 800mb-1GB. I experienced a data cap on 800MB back when I was on prepaid.

Also, for prepaid users, the data caps only apply to unli promos. timed promos and per use promos don't have data caps. As such, their speed is also provided separately. I hope that helps.
[Galaxy S III General] jappyjaps:
Hi all, just a question, can we put a separate lock code for messages and my files in galaxy s3? Or an application is needed for this? please advise! thanks!!
[Galaxy S III General] civarch:
You may download app locker in play store.
[Galaxy S III General] 77lupin77:
Guys. . . I know its a bit off topic but let me use this opportunity to ask some questions...

I am a first timer in postpaid plan, i am in plan 1799 from globe with unlimited data and 800 consumable. . .

Now my questions

1. Upon revieving my unit from globe i paid 4800 for the device cash out, plus one month advance (as per globes personnel) which is 1799. Is it the way its suppose to be? I am on a POSTPAID PLAN then why should i pay in advance?

2. Upon recieving my first bill, i have in the charges a 746 worth of VAT. . why in the hell do i need to pay a VAT? Is this Vat present every month? And they mean to say i need to pay my 1799 + 746 vat?

Thanks to anyone who will answer me. :)
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
746 is a prorated charge of your monthly bill.
[Galaxy S III General] 77lupin77:
I beleive its not because i have 68.28 pesos usage (net consumable) i forgot to tell that the first bill was only for 4 days, jul 16 to jul 20, because my cut off period is every 20th.

Below is the breakdown of the charges

Monthly recurring fee (mrf)-------------1865.32

One-time charge(phone cash out)----4285.71

Usage (net consumable)------------------68.28

VAT----------------------------------------------746.32

Breakdown of MRF

my super surf plan 7/16-7/20----259.07

My supersurf plan 7/21-8/20----1606.25

Total -------------------------------------1865.32

I am wondering that i already have billing from 7/21 to 8/20 where in fact you havent used it yet and this is supposed to be a POSTPAID.

next is the VAT that cost 746.32, why the hell is the tax this big? To other older plan user there. . . Have you seen tax figures this high?

Thanks for your reply
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
mas ok kung mag bill ka na ipost. hehehe bottom line. VAT are charges impose by companies mandated from the governing area. wala tyong mggwa dun. if u like try to ask a breakdown of that vat.
[Galaxy S III General] zero_3:
I believe VAT is already inclusive in 1799 plan. If you don' t exceed your limit your payment will always be 1799. By the way look at the total amount due on your bill because that is what you need to pay.
[Galaxy S III General] lolobabes:
I am very much impressed with this phone especially the display except the casing it looks cheap my wife has one but am also loving my GNex... ahihihihihi
[Galaxy S III General] apollag:
Good to be back at xda. Tired of flashing sgs ROMs so I had to get S3. Got mine from globe unlsurf plan 1699.
[Galaxy S III General] baste07:
what rom are you on now?
[Galaxy S III General] apollag:
Stock unrooted yet.
[Galaxy S III General] lee.asid:
Hi guys. Do you know any workaround for globe's caching the images over 3g connection??? Its really annoying seeing pixelated pics!
[Galaxy S III General] melgal571:
Samsung SIII (SHV-E210L)

Does anyone know why the contact number will not register when I receive a sms message . Also how to rectify this problem?

I’ve try to use either SIM or Phone contact number but still when I receive a sms no contact number will appear.
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
its possible u have multi contact saved. so the sms is not sure what to use.
[Galaxy S III General] baste07:
you can link those similar contacts of just delete if its really a dup
[Galaxy S III General] one4u2nb:
Hello all... I just got my s3 last night and I'm using wanamlite v2.1 rom now. I'm just wondering what would be the best kernel and modem to use with my rom? BTW I'm using Sun Cellular... TIA if someone could help me...
[Galaxy S III General] baste07:
there's no best this or that, you can try out combination and see what works for you
[Galaxy S III General] JeoffJimena:
Stock - rooted...
[Galaxy S III General] marcmamawal:
sgs3 wifi hot spot not working

Hi guys, im having a problem with my tethering and portable wifi hot spot ng my sgs3. My laptop can detect and connect to my phone but no internet access is available. I'm on Globe unlidata plan. Please help remedy this. Thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
check ur apn setttings. its should be internet.globe.com.ph
[Galaxy S III General] Scilla:
Sim Card Widget

Hi Guys,

I use a Sun post-paid sim for my GS3. And I noticed that my Sim-card widget disappears from my Applications menu after some time. The only way for me to get it back is to restart my phone. Does this also happen to anyone else? And does anybody know how to stop it from disappearing just like that?

Thanks guys!
[Galaxy S III General] apollag:
Rooted now via toolkit v4.0
[Galaxy S III General] civarch:
That happens when the sim is loose or not properly inserted. If that persist, try having your sim replaced.
[Galaxy S III General] Scilla:
My Sun sim was originally a normal sized sim, then I got it cut to turn it into a Micro Sim. Could the chip size be the issue?
[Galaxy S III General] marcmamawal:
Thanks for this.

My current APN Settings are:

Name: My Globe CONNECT

APN: internet.globe.com.ph

Proxy: 203.177.42.214

Port: 8080

Would this be sufficient or do I have to change others?
[Galaxy S III General] civarch:
Thats possible, if the cut is not that good enough.
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
change proxy and port to "not set"

this is for postpaid.
[Galaxy S III General] snsia:
place to go

I just wanted to know if there is a place to go to have your phone rooted or have it flash a rom? thanks for the help.
[Galaxy S III General] Scilla:
Thank you for your insight.
[Galaxy S III General] zeke125:
any globe users confirm that our s3 is simlocked to the network? thanks in advance
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
yes they are. my unit is locked.
[Galaxy S III General] boop2838:
locked

Yes its locked.but are you the same with mine? When they issued the unit its unsealed and only sealed with globe logo?i ask them why its unsealed from manuf.but the reason is; they counter check the unit if its defective; and at the same time they can lock it to the network(its my opinion only)
[Galaxy S III General] zeke125:
Yup its unsealed due to checkup b4 releasing.. i have friends in globe so i know the releasing procedures, he showed me the box of my s3 when it arrived from the courier and it was sealed.. so any chance of getting this unlocked? Flash another rom or using voodoo unlocker?
[Galaxy S III General] boop2838:
You can ask your friend in globe on how to unlock our device..:D
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
is thwre an app like the one i uae to unlock SGS2. i think its made by chainfire
[Galaxy S III General] marcmamawal:
wifi tethering wont work

Tried setting the APN to default and got the same settings as you. I was able to make it work but lost it eventually. Tried foxfi and it worked but disconnects after sometime. I would like for the native hotspot/tethering to work. Any other ideas? Could it be my globe 3g signal? It shows H+ and the browser on my phone works.
[Galaxy S III General] boop2838:
ans

Try to use customized apn.but its almost the same with default.differnce is costumized and not auto set by net.

Apn: http.globe.com.ph

Apn type: internet

Authentication type : pap

Then.are you in prepaid sim?if postpaid you can use default or same as post above.just replace http into internet.

H+ signal is excellent.its equivalent to 3.5g higher i think.

Im in postpaid.tethering is no any problem.able to connect 4 devices.
[Galaxy S III General] koala8819:
proud of owner of s3 , got my phone from Smart's unli data plan 2000 ;)
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
congrats...

can u confirm if your said plan has data cap usage? either per day per week or per month?
[Galaxy S III General] marcmamawal:
I think I've solved it. Im also running green power. Turned off my wifi and data manager. I hope this does the trick
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
they dont run the same time. if u have tether on then activate wifi, u will be prompted to turn off tether. vice verca. having the wifi enabled then activate tether you will be prompted to turn wifi off.
[Galaxy S III General] kenitobeni:
Hi guys,

I just got my galaxy S3(unlocked). I need feedback regarding your battery performance?

Can you post a screenshot of your battery performance?

I'll post mine too after I do 2 full cycles on my battery.

Thanks!

P.S.

Can you give me tips on how to check if my battery is ok or not?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] melgal571:
Samsung SIII (SHV-E210L)

I've already check that and even used a new sim, still no contact number will appear.
[Galaxy S III General] reyes_todd22:
guys, i bought my s3 sa kimstore. kasi dun yung pinakamura na nakita ko. hehe. kaso nakaorange something (para nakasimlock pero sa ibang bansa ATA. haha) sya, so medyo iba yung way ng paguupdate. so far naging problem ko sa s3 ko, mdyo naglalag sya kapag madami na apps/games na nakainstall. kahit na nagunistall ako, nagclear ng space sa memory, naglalag pa din. so nireformat ko ulit. ngaun, naghihintay ako para sa jellybean os at nagbabakasakling matangal yung orange na yun. haha

at pala pinakamaganda casing para sa s3 namabibili dito sa pinas?
[Galaxy S III General] jermitano:
kindly follow the rules of posting...preferably all in the english language kabayan

you can join the S3 group on facebook..we have sellers there
[Galaxy S III General] reyes_todd22:
ok. sorry about that
[Galaxy S III General] xenoyosh:
does this group have a google+ messenger account?
[Galaxy S III General] koala8819:
well from the app form it was stated 1.5gb, after a few weeks, a sales rep called me and welcomed me to their network. I asked her w/ regards to the data limit and she said its unlimited. I'll hold on to what she said. lol anyway my data usage is already beyond 1.5gb. hehe
[Galaxy S III General] rand0m_insanity:
Hi Guys. Got mine from Globe two days ago. Haha, didn't wait any longer. As soon as I got home, I rooted it. I initially thought that I could do without root access for a few days. However, it seems that I rely much on several root apps that I needed it badly.
[Galaxy S III General] Scilla:
Carrier Models

Hi,

I also bought my Galaxy S3 from Kimstore. Just like yours, i believe mine was also from a carrier overseas. Specifially, Vodafone (Unlike yours which happens to be from Orange Mobile).

Mine also came with different Apps from Vodafone, even though I would reset factory settings it would still be there. And i also had a problem with updates, such as not being able to do OTA updates that came with the latest functions. It bugged me to be honest, so I flashed my firmware using the official firmware for the Philippines (it depends on regions).

You can get the firmware from different websites. To be specific, mine is XXBLFB. Not sure if I'm allowed to mention a different website, but here it is. http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ (Admins, kindly sensor this if it is not allowed).

If you need instructions on how to do so, go to Youtube and watch a tutorial on how to flash stock firmware, etc.

Anyway, hope this helps.

Cheers!
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
I'm calling Globe everyday since last week inquiring of the availability of the S3 but they keep on saying me that it is not yet available and I should give them a call "from time-to-time" until the stocks arrive. They can't give me an ETA and they won't process my re-contracting offer (due to loyalty rewards) application if there are not stocks available. I read above that some of you guys got the S3 last week, how did you come about that?

Please help. Thanks.
[Galaxy S III General] rand0m_insanity:
Really? I just got my unit last week via Globe Business. That wasn't without hassle though since I had to call them everyday for three weeks to follow up on my status for recontracting.

On the other hand, my brother applied for an S3 last week as well and got approved after a few days. He will be getting his phone by Wednesday this week.

I just think that Globe prioritizes new applicants over existing ones. Bummer. :thumbdown:
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
What the?!

Why would they do that? Isn't it supposed to be the other way around where they prioritize current "loyal" subscribers?

Also, you said you were following-up for three weeks on the status of your recontracting offer, does that mean they already processed your application way before the stocks came?
[Galaxy S III General] reyes_todd22:
i already flash a stock firmware, got help from this website. thanks anyway. hehe i used the one they told me, i guess its from UK. its the latest firmware.
[Galaxy S III General] rand0m_insanity:
I have no idea bro. It even defies logic why they would be prioritizing existing subscribers. It took almost more than 3weeks for me to get a call back from their loyalty team. Take note, I'm on globe business, so I guess they should treat me better, right? Tsk.

Oh, I sent a formal complaint to them via email and included all the reference numbers they gave. You should try and visit any business center. Someone might be able to help you there. Good luck!
[Galaxy S III General] radeonxt:
simple.

the logic for the business owner's side is, loyal customers we already caught them.

new subscribers we still have to catch them hehe that's why these ones are the priority.

only problem for that kind is if they abuse it loyal subscribers will go away en masse. problem for loyal subscribers is they are not one big family to have a united en masse leave.

:victory:
[Galaxy S III General] baste07:
Let's all leave
[Galaxy S III General] civarch:
They really prioritize the new subscribers base on my experience and also from an agent. What i did was i visited a business center and booomm! Rewards approved and after 3 days i already got the unit. A business center rep told me that transaction is faster on business center rather than thru call agents. Hope this helps...
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Well, I did go to a business center and they told me to call 211 for recontracting offers approval?
[Galaxy S III General] civarch:
Sorry to hear that... It must depends on the business center. When i went to sm Marikina, they never bothered to call the rewards group, they assessed my status and i was good to go. I only called globe when i followed up my unit on the third day after processing. Got a call right away and my unit is ready for pick up.
[Galaxy S III General] jbluzb:
Nice to know there is an official Philippines thread =)

I am running omega v13
[Galaxy S III General] baste07:
how many have tried out JB base roms?
[Galaxy S III General] jbluzb:
I will wait for a stable rom before I install jellybean.
[Galaxy S III General] polo_ralphlauren:
I'm already Running the latest JB from Faryaab, nice and stable good for daily driver, came also from Omega v14, but Faryaab JB leaked release is stable enough for me. Now im flashing the XXDLH6.. I'm loving Butter now. Flash it now guys! :)
[Galaxy S III General] janjong03:
I just flashed Android Revolution HD 3.0.0 so far so good.
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
just finished an OTA update. i now have 4.0.4.
[Galaxy S III General] xenoyosh:
It was already 4.0.4 since I got it. The OTA update i just got today highlights that it is a stability update. Not sure what is stable about it yet. The redraw issue is still there.

I guess we will find out. I will play Blood and Glory later. I experienced severe hiccups with the previous rom update I got, which was not good! It worked perfectly fine for a dual core device, so I hate to know it won't work for quad core. Hopefully it will be fixed now. :)

Mabuhay!

AP: i9300xxBLH1

CP i9300 dxLH1

CSC: i9300olbBLH1
[Galaxy S III General] PacketJ:
I'll be waiting for official Samsung OTA before moving to JB. So far, wanamlite 2.2 and siyah kernel combination is enough for me. :D
[Galaxy S III General] civarch:
The update came out today is for the removal of tbe local search. A preventive measure for Samsung against apple patent. No further change log stated.
[Galaxy S III General] xenoyosh:
I don't get it. local search works fine. I can search apps, contacts, music... it all works.

Check attachments.
[Galaxy S III General] Scilla:
OTA update

Just got my OTA update. It stated it was for stability purposes.

But I can't wait for Jellybean! :)
[Galaxy S III General] xenoyosh:
Me too! I almost jumped at the thought the update notification was for JB. unfortunately it was not.

Glad to report my previous problem with Blood and Glory kind of faded, but not completely. Still lags at some point
[Galaxy S III General] civarch:
Okey, my bad. Base on one of the articles i just read is that its for the local search issue. I dont know what else changed. I am observing the battery usage right. I hope this could be one of those changes...
[Galaxy S III General] neil05:
Planning to buy my s3 2mrw. I am so excited:D
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Well, what do you know, I chatted with Globe last Monday complaining about the unfair treatment of their loyal current subscribers from new subscribers in availing the Samsung S3. I demanded a Supervisor in the line and she said that the Inventory for new subscribers is different for loyal current subscribers. Be that as it may, I threatened them in thinking of discontinuing my 5+ years service from them and she immediately said to me that she will forward this concern to the concern department and see what they can do. Just today she called and told me that my S3 is already approved and will be delivered to me tomorrow :)
[Galaxy S III General] civarch:
Nice move! :thumbup:
[Galaxy S III General] jbluzb:
Me too excited for jellybean =D
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
after the OTA Update my phone is back to being not rooted... so it started (again)

problem is right now, ODIN rooting is not successful.. it is stuck on

<ID:0/034> Added!!

<ID:0/034> Odin v.3 engine (ID:34)..

<ID:0/034> File analysis..

<ID:0/034> SetupConnection..

afer that it FAILS

<ID:0/034> Added!!

<ID:0/034> Odin v.3 engine (ID:34)..

<ID:0/034> File analysis..

<ID:0/034> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/034> Can't open the serial(COM) port.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

am i doing something wrong?
[Galaxy S III General] Stealth1919:
Just finish downloading my ota update. 30+mb.. Did not install it yet.. Im rooted stock rom. If i install this update will i still be able to keep my root access? Or not?

Hmm... any of you tried OTA Rootkeeper app from google play?
[Galaxy S III General] Ren Hayashi:
Before the OTA update I was running on rooted stock, after update my phone is still rooted. :) And the browser has had visual changes, kinda like the one we've seen on the leaked JB firmwares. Haven't noticed anything else. Keep the notices coming!

Edit: Yeah, my bad. Root is gone. Will the usual CF root still work?

2nd Edit: CF Root works the same, for those planning to stick to stock.
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
im on stock root before update. now i am not. to test tb gives me an error.
[Galaxy S III General] georaldc:
Try a different usb port and/or restart your computer? Serial port errors happen to me too when flashing my samsung wave phone and doing the above usually fixes it.
[Galaxy S III General] Stealth1919:
Just installed the ota update. Im on LH1 na.. :) and i still have my root access. No visible changes for me except for the stock browser back and forward button.
[Galaxy S III General] rand0m_insanity:
That's great news! It is just sad that subscribers have to threaten or bug them just to provide what the customers want/need. Really really bad customer service from Globe.
[Galaxy S III General] rand0m_insanity:
So I tried checking for updates on my phone,and this is what popped up:

I usually get a popup saying that I have the latest update or something like there are no uodates available. How about you guys?
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
i just got mine auto. didnt request it.

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i will try your suggestion. thanks
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Yeah, it's how business here in our country is going.
[Galaxy S III General] rvposadas:
Checking in

Hi!

Pinoy SGS3 user here. Using Faryaab's Supernexus Rom and Siyah kernel.

Also have Motorola Xoom as my ancient tablet :)

Nice to see kabayans here. Will visit this thread more often :)

-Emon
[Galaxy S III General] civarch:
Some thing observed after the update, more responsive like a flash, browser ui redesigned, and better battery management.
[Galaxy S III General] Scilla:
Happy for you, mate! You won't regret it a single bit. Keep us posted. ;)

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Exactly how I reacted. LOL.

Hopefully the rumors are true that the JB update will be released on August 29.
[Galaxy S III General] xenoyosh:
I guess they have a lot of load right now trying to update all GS3 in the country. Just wait for it, and it will be available. I hope:fingers-crossed:

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That will be August 29 for the Uk... but for the rest of the world, could be another month
[Galaxy S III General] apollag:
got my update notification this morning. downloaded. installed. failed. was told to try to update through kies. "ayaw". might as well wait for another chance.
[Galaxy S III General] JeoffJimena:
Will just wait for JB! Still happy with my rooted s3! ;)
[Galaxy S III General] rvposadas:
Sharing my battery consumption on supernexus w siyah kernel :)
[Galaxy S III General] 77lupin77:
Hey fellas. . . Has anyone here successfully sim/carrier unlock their unit? Mine is locked on globe and i want it to unlock. . . Is there any safe, easy and permanent way to unlock? Please direct me to the link. . . Thanks
[Galaxy S III General] ronaldjanr13:
Hi to all globe postpaid users, anyone experience mobile network connection drop this past few days.. I always get H but this past few days getting E. Anyone experience the same problem on their mobile data from globe

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] civarch:
I think that depends on your location. Globe is still upgrading for the LTE network.
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Does the Globe-issued Samsung Galaxy S3 have 4G LTE support?
[Galaxy S III General] civarch:
I think that depends on globe. On our phone specs, it should handle 4g but frequencies for 4g should be set by the provider.
[Galaxy S III General] JeoffJimena:
Anyone knows how to change profile name here in xda? Can't find one...

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Anyone here knows how to change profile name here in xda? Can't find one.. Thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
So it means that our units are future-proofed for 4G LTE already?
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
our phone has prebuilt LTE options...

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you are using tapatalk.. go to main dashboard of the forum u want then hit MORE. profile is number 1 hit it and change it.