yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III General] dackkie:
It's just the curiosity side of me that i wanted to try out other ROMs. i just want to take advantage of the open source and try it. The risk is bricking your phone but i guess you can't go wrong if you read and research before you try.

I can always go back to stock rom if i wanted to. Triangle Away is a very helpful tool :D
[Galaxy S III General] cruzargel:
Omega + franco. Better and faster than Wanam + Siyah
[Galaxy S III General] jermitano:
please post in the english language kabayan...lets follow forum rules
[Galaxy S III General] jermitano:
how did you test it? :eek:
[Galaxy S III General] xnostra:
try siyah kernel im currently using omega + siyah its smooth
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
What is this exactly before I download and try it?
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
It's the proper flash for ice cream sandwich phones. It will make flash work properly on our browsers.
[Galaxy S III General] downshifter:
hi, thanks for sharing this. I was able to watch flash videos now.
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Right, thanks. Is there news already about the official release of JB by Globe through OTA?
[Galaxy S III General] bogs218:
boss will it work to omega JB?
[Galaxy S III General] jbluzb:
I am excited for the jelly bean update. I hope globe will roll out the new rom.
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
Technically it should because there is no newer flash version released.
[Galaxy S III General] ronaldjanr13:
the question is when :/
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
I guess it will be "soon". Not in a hurry though since there are still some bugs that needs to be worked on and I hope by the time JB reaches SE Asia, those have been addressed. I was using the leaked JB LI8 but switched back to ICS due to missing music and photos. I will now flash the official JB LIB for Poland and see if those were addressed.
[Galaxy S III General] bogs218:
hello again! i tried to install but still not working. here's the sample photo of flash player
[Galaxy S III General] Injuredthumb:
Try reading this thread. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1858098

It might shed some light to your problem.
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
Uninstall the old version first and remove all versions of flash on your phone. Install the flash I posted previously and reboot the phone. I had your problem before and it was because I overlapped the ics version with the old one. Flash is working great now.
[Galaxy S III General] bogs218:
@prinzhernan & Injuredthumb Thanks! now its working :D
[Galaxy S III General] d3adp3ople:
I have this problem, when i set the lock screen wallpaper into a darker pic a white/gray shades appear when i turn off the ripple effect the shades disappear, see it yourself uploaded a pic below.

Ripple Effect: Setting>Security>Lock Screen Options

PICTURE 1

PICTURE 2

See the difference? Anyone experiencing it?
[Galaxy S III General] BelJanss:
It's normal. Don't worry. It is due to wattery effect.
[Galaxy S III General] d3adp3ople:
Ok, i thought it is some faulty screen.

What is the difference for when you open app and close via Back Menu and Force Stop
[Galaxy S III General] rand0m_insanity:
In most cases, the back menu simply "minimizes" the app. It still runs it still runs in the background. Our phones have enough memory for us to run multiple apps at same time without affecting performance.
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
You usually use force stop if the app is acting up. It terminates the whole process.

Using back button will close the app but its services are still in the passive memory.
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
they said that there is an OTA for the exploit.

where?

http://gigaom.com/mobile/samsung-quickly-fixing-html-exploit-on-galaxy-s-iii-others/
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
The exploit was patched long ago on mine. I tried doing it and it no longer works. Using LH1.
[Galaxy S III General] gboydroid:
Anyone who experience in slow charging?
[Galaxy S III General] beda_boy:
Im running on stock dlib + root. I flashed the note 2 gallery but I cant make it work. I did follow the instructions to clear camera and gallery app before flashing but the gallery FCs after flashing. Anything Im missing?thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Is there already a place where we can buy 2nd hand Samsung S3 Genuine OEM batteries?
[Galaxy S III General] Chaitanyapatel8880:
I had the same problem of slow charging. I flashed latest siyah kernel RC2 for JB and changed the charging to 1200 and now it works fine... may be that will help you too...
[Galaxy S III General] jbluzb:
If suggest you buy an original battery pack, it only cost P990 pesos at digital walker. I doubt a second hand battery would be cheaper by 50%.

***

I am currently running, Android Revolution HD 11.00 and jellybean is running good but there is still a bit of lag everynow and then. :good:
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
I need a second hand one because I will replace it with a brand new one from our company. So where did you get yours?
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
I haven't seen anyone selling second hand but you can get original ones for less than a thousand. I don't get what you mean, replace what with a brand new one? How does that work?
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Oh ok. Well, our company is a semicon company. They bought an S3 simply to disassemble it and reverse engineer the board. This renders the battery useless. My co-employee has access to that battery but is not allowed to give it away for free. He said, though, that if I want we can do an "exchange'. So basically that's what I'm trying to do here (buy a used battery and exchange it with that one).
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
I think you might have difficulty finding a second hand battery considering that the unit is relatively new (4 months old). You might be able to get a class A battery and swap it for that.
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Yeah, I guess. It would even be better to just wait for a higher capacity batt from Samsung.
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
I highly doubt they will release a higher capacity one. Based on the history of their official extended batteries it's usually 2000mah. Also, when they released an official list of accessories they were making there was no extended battery, a first for them considering the gs2 and gnex had extended ones.
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
But they did release an extended battery for the s2?
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
Yes for the s2 it was 2000mah. Same capacity for the galaxy nexus. Which is why I think they won't be releasing an extended one for this phone. Also, those extended batteries were released a month after the phone was released. In our case it was just the extra battery kit.
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Oh ok. Can you link me to the official samsung extended battery kit that yoi bought?
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
Here you go, this is what I bought.

http://www.unbox.ph/gadget/samsung-galaxy-s3-extra-battery-kit/
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Thanks. Can this dock accommodate S3's with cases?
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
Only the thin ones like the official flip cover. Or the jelly cases.
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Which means it won't support Incipio or SGP Neo Hybrid cases, yes?
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
I'm not sure. I use it for charging the spare battery so when the one I'm using runs out I can switch immediately.
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
Speaking of SGP Neo Hybrid cases, I just got mine today plus GLAS! There were feedback several threads back that the GLAS screen protector has some sensitivity issues while the SGP Neo Hybrid Color has some issues with either the volume or power button.

Let me now provide 1st hand feedback to help those who are either looking for a screen protector and/or a case:

SGP GLAS screen protector:

1. Sensitivity Issues? None. I tried to touch the screen as light as I can and still no issues. I did everything I can think of to test the sensitivity issue and so far I am happy.

2. 98% Easy Installation - Since I ordered mine via HK, I was forced to install it on my own. The GLAS screen itself was easy to install as long as you don't have shaky hands.. but some advice: Install the home button sticker first before the GLAS. I did it the other way around and I found it hard to center the tiny button sticker on the home button. I ended up sticking it slightly above center but it is not that obvious unless you really look at it.

Neutral Feedback

: Because the home button sticker is smaller than the actual home button of the phone, you might find it a bit weird when you press the home button. Like there is a small gap around the home button to the rest of the unit's body. Since this does not affect your home button usage in any way, I leave it up to you if that is a PRO or a CON.

SGP Neo Hybrid Color (Reventon Yellow)

1. Volume and Power button - No issues at all.

2. Installation - It's a simple case so it is very easy. SGP didn't even bother printing an installation manual so you literally just slap the case on.

3. NFC - This is something I need to check when I come to work later.

4. The case comes with a Steinheil Ultra Clear Screen Protector and I since I already installed GLAS, I cannot provide any feedback on this.
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Thanks for the feedback. There were some people who reported success with the GLAS as long as it is installed properly (from the center out).

It's different with the neo hybrid though. Almost all people I encounter in this forum say that the power button becomes very sensitive with that case installed.
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
No issues for me so far. Either I am just lucky or SGP was able to address that concern on newer stocks.

When I was placing the order, I did ask the reseller about those feedback I've read and they stated that they never got any complains and the stocks are new. I'll check and see if I will have issues after a week.
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
@android.francis

I want one :(

any feedback about otterbox defender?

im till looking to a worthy case to hold my phone :(

btw, i installed Poland JB. cant wait till we got our own update. 1 problem i got was the flash incompatibility :(
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
My wife is using the otterbox defender series. Nice built. Nice design but screen protector that comes with it has the 'rainbow effect' and I find it bulky.
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
If you want a less bulky case with great protection get an otterbox commuter. It's not as bulky as the defender and you're not forced to stick to the not so good quality built in screen protector.
[Galaxy S III General] mr_yozo:
Case - I am getting the rearth's ringke slim lite case for SGS3. It has very possitive reviews from Amazon customers ->>> http://www.rearthusa.com/galaxy_s3_slim_lite_kit

Question: What modem works best for you here in the Philippines? I am currently on XXDLIB (latest ROM) for 2 days, couldn't get a good signal (3G, HSDPA). :(
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Where will you buy your case?
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
Would you mind if I join in your buy? Maybe we can split the shipping or whatnot. I'm really interested in the white one.
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
if princehermann is tagging along with your order

i want the black matte one.

it comes with a lanyard and screen protector :)

nice deal for $22? is it?
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
I think so. As of the quality of these cases from personal experience the quality is excellent. I have one for my gnex. Very well made and pulido.
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
so well made you used a tagalog word

hahaha!

its a good thing i dont have a credit card.

if i did...no no no!

hahaha!

cant imagine how many cases and accessories and stuffs ill buy >:)
[Galaxy S III General] ronaldjanr13:
i also want sgp is there availability here in local market?
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
no.

correction. no original.

i want the GLAS and hybrid neo.

i only saw capdase, otterbox, samsung original case, some cases sold by samsung(not official samsung cases)

zagg is the only high grade screen porotector i know of

any other cases/shields that you guys saw?
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
Try applewerkz branches in manila they only sell authentic accessories.
[Galaxy S III General] gian84:
Applewerks sell original sgp neo hybrids, i just got mine from there yesterday. :)
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
where?????????????

i want 1
[Galaxy S III General] jbluzb:
Check there Facebook for store locations
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
That's right. I think they have one in Katipunan. Here's their customer service hotline:

(02) 696 7626

Mobile: 0943 491 9855

Once you buy a case, do provide your feedback. Thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
will do! thanx!

i hope i can go before i fly to davao

or else...

im stuck with zagg for 1 month :(
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
Btw - I tested NFC and I can confirm that my SGP Neo Hybrid case does not interfere with its signal.
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
i dont think i have stuffs i can use it for.

im afraid putting much information on the phone like creditcard/banking/financing is dangerous. specially i commute everday i go to work.

HOLDUP!

hehehe

wow...

great maps from S3

even the date and time applewerkz is open.

nice!!!
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
Lol.. NFC can be used to send files like pics, sounds,videos and even URLs faster compared to traditional Bluetooth. I even find it faster than WiFi direct.
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
Technically galaxy s3 nfc should be the same speed as wifi direct since nfc triggers a wifi file transfer unlike in a gnex where nfc triggers a blue tooth file transfer.
[Galaxy S III General] rab1412000:
Have you tried nfc on a terminal?
[Galaxy S III General] gian84:
I bought my neo hybrid from applewerks at greenbelt branch. I have the earlier model which has the sensitive volume and power buttons, but its not that bad. I have a capdase polimor as well and its just as sensitive as that so im used to it. :) i'm not sure about their other branches if they sell the revised one.
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
I just visited applewerkz last night at annapolis greenhills (their main branch) to buy an ultra nano optics screen protector. Please visit www.applewerkz.com

FYI, only aluminum (metal) cases have the possibility of interfering with NFC. NEO Hybrid doesn't have any metal in it which is why it is expected to not interfere with NFC in any way.
[Galaxy S III General] kingofthebraves:
Best Rom?

I've been using an s3 for a few weeks now and it has been utterly disappointing because I get a lot of random freezes, lag when opening apps and slowdowns when typing. I have tried WANAM's and even the latest official JB ARHD and am still getting bugs. Is it normal??? I remember my s2 being significantly faster than this. What do you guys recommend?
[Galaxy S III General] gboydroid:
try other roms :) me enjoying paranoidandroid :D
[Galaxy S III General] neil05:
y dont you go back to stock rom and flash latest siyah kernel :p
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
i saw the applewerks website as well as their facebook.

man! the original SGP neo hybrid sells for $26.99 and the GLAS sells for $34.99 at the official website

total = $61.98

applewerks sells SGP neo hybrid sells $42.85 and GLAS $62.00

total = $104.85

difference of $42.87.

does shipping cost this much?

I got a quotation from SPG site.

Grand Total $73.00.

still OMG with prices. hahaha!
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
It is never right to compare prices from different countries by adding just shipping cost. If the cost of products from applewerkz bother you then buy directly from SGP, problem solved :)
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
Depends. Try Johnny air cargo. Their rates start at 800.
[Galaxy S III General] kevindd992002:
Yes, that's for a minimum of 2 lbs. But you still have to add up the cost of the shipping from the seller to JAC's US branches unless it's free shipping.
[Galaxy S III General] gboydroid:
i have this issue when im keep switching to a diff customs rom. I've observed that my charging is very slow...from 4% - 6% it takes 30 mins of charging. Is it normal? Anyone has charging issues?

Btw, im using ParanoidAndroid right now from foxhound sliver rom.
[Galaxy S III General] neil05:
just bought. OTG on KingCom for only 92 pesos and its working on our s3 :D
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
It allows you to connect a usb stick to the phone.

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[Galaxy S III General] bogs218:
guys.. before when i remove my S3 from the computer i have "safely remove " but now it's gone.. is there an option to enable it?coz im worried for my SD card. thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
I ordered mine via the official HK reseller. They sell Spigen products the same price you see them through Spigen.com

Shipping is USD 10 for regular and USD 13 for express with tracking #.

I chose the express and the item arrived after 2 calendar days at the post office. I went their to claim it and paid P40.

Check the official spigen site for the name of the reseller then google their contact details. They accept PayPal.
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
It means that you're connected using an mtp. No need to worry. It won't damage the drive. As long as there is no prompt to disconnect your data is safe. The style of connection doesn't allow corruption of files.
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
hmm..

almost the same as the official site price.

nice. thanx.
[Galaxy S III General] ExtraRice:
ODIN fail

Hi guys,

I tried updating to Jelly Bean with my S3 bought from globe telecom but every time I do it, I always get a failed message. Also, I notice that when I first opened odin before connecting my device it is not being detected but when I connect my device then open odin, my device is being added.

I already tried to power off my phone then remove the battery but the result is still the same.

Hoping for your help.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III General] night.fox:
Stock Rom and jelly bean update

Ah hah!!! Never thought there were an official Philippine S3 Thread in this very popular forum.

Quick question fellow noypi...

There were a leak or official Jelly Bean update for international S3. Our S3 is the international version I dont think Samsung has sent the LTE version to philippines.

Anyway, I have my phone for 2 weeks now and I really wanted to install the jelly bean ROM. Has anybody tried it yet?

If yes where can I find the link for the jelly bean.

If I wanted to flash back to stock ROM, where is the link of our stock ROM?

Perhaps the Thread starter could somehow edit 2nd post or first post about flashing our S3 and links for our official ROM if any.

anyway thanks in advance
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
Philippines has the international version. It will all be the same. Im using the Poland JB.

to answer both questions.

follow the steps to flash international versions.

and to quote all developers. flash at your own risk.
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
Google and download the Samsung galaxy S driver for your PC.

Had that same issue during my S1 days and installing the driver solved it.
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
The General Section usually has the thread that shows you how to flash the official Poland JellyBean release (XXDLIB).

Here are some to help you out:

XXDLIB ROM download link, Odin 3.4 and How to flash instructions can be found in here

Now, I will assume that you'll eventually want to ROOT it. If that's the case, you can find the CF-Root download file and instructions here

Hope that helps and good luck with your flashing spree :good:
[Galaxy S III General] putibuhok:
I can confirm that since you tested it on my phone.
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
meron ba kyong suggestions where to buy back case here in hongkong. nsa lantau island ako. kagabe nkakita ako sa night market ng mga cases around 40hkd
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
As I have stated a few posts back, I bought mine in HK.

Go check www.atomicgp.com and click 'Where to Buy'.
[Galaxy S III General] neil05:
i just bought it in our local mall.i think you can buy it in other branch
[Galaxy S III General] bogs218:
@prinzhernan thanks for the response. btw i notice and always happen to my S3 "preparing SDcard". i already format my SD at full wipe my phone but when unlocking it show's "preparing SDcard".
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
That's really strange. Try a different sd card and see if it performs differently. If it's fine then there is something wrong with your sd. Are you on stock?
[Galaxy S III General] bogs218:
im using the latest omega JB. yesterday i cant access my SD card and it's unmount that's why i format it .. if you leave the phone standby within 15 mins the phone can read the SD and can access the files. that's why i ask if there is an option to have the safely remove. after format the SD card and do a full wipe on my phone this morning again it give's me "preparing SD card".. what is the best app for checking SD cards?
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
You can try sd tools from the market. I can't really tell what's wrong if you're using a different rom than stock. All I know is that behavior isn't normal.
[Galaxy S III General] night.fox:
thanks. i already have rooted my sg3. using the toolkit.

anyway right now im happy with my costumization but i just wanted to flash to jelly bean now... flashing should be no problem for me as i used to flash my old omnia 2 before.

.. anyway thanks.. maybe i should wait some more official jb updatez.... but i always wonder az to where can i find the stock rom in case i wanted to flash back to original rom for warranty claim or stuff like that
[Galaxy S III General] android.francis:
www.sammobile.com has all the stock firmware. Just look for it in their firmware section :)
[Galaxy S III General] danjoe28:
Encountered the same problem on ARHD. The lag bug and batt drain on JB is present even on the latest official build as they said. It is a kernel problem. The solution was to flash the 23.3 perseus kenel. So far, it really solved the problem for me.
[Galaxy S III General] biosong:
guys s3 lte and note 2... fresh... priced at 5700 hkd anyone?
[Galaxy S III General] danjoe28:
Hi guys. I just want to share something. After 1 month and 1 week, i accidentally drop my s3 about 3 feet. Not a big of a drop but it developed a big blue spot on the screen so i literally can't use it. Wen't to globe, told them i didn't know what happened (of course i concealed the drop incident). They gave me a certification, then i went to samsung on SM Manila and gave them my phone. After three days, they gave me a new unit back (except for battery and back cover). Nice :cyclops:
[Galaxy S III General] AkodoToturi:
adding to android.francis,

you might want to check out the flash counter. since you rooted you S3. your warranty just got voided. try to search on how to reset the flash counters. (warning may brick phone)
[Galaxy S III General] prinzhernan:
Haha! I don't think you should post how you got around and defrauded them. Hehe you never really know who's reading. :)
[Galaxy S III General] night.fox:
its been all over net about rooting and getting around trying to fool samsung about counters.. of course they technicians been reading all the forums and xda has the popular forum.... you never know also the some forum members might be a technician of samsung anyway :D
[Galaxy S III General] JeoffJimena:
Haha agree... But just a thought, when it comes to warranty or service claims, do you think network-provided units have different treatment compared to separately bought ones?
[Galaxy S III General] danjoe28:
Haha yeah, I'll keep your advice in mind. I'm just relieved, techs in sammy said that a replace of the screen alone will cost 10K if its outside warranty.