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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zoidpilot:
Accessories maybe yes, cases - very likely not. Both phones are the same width, that's why the dock will fit. Everything else may not because the GS3 Is taller, and the buttons may not align.

Epic-ly tapped from my Galaxy SIII using XDA-Premium
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kenlacy:
Wow. That made me re-consider wanting the GS3 a little bit. My upgrade isnt due for another year anyway
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rgregg504:
Cases no way I have both phones, the S3 is also rounded at the corners
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JimSmith94:
Of course you're right. I only use a holster on my belt that I call a case.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ubigred:
How is the signal strength compared to the Epic Touch?

Sent from my EPIC TOUCH!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zoidpilot:
From the 3 hrs I got to play with it, the signal was strong. Im really confident in the antennae in this one :-). I've never been able to stream YouTube in HQ over 3G, then watch the entire video load in 7 seconds...

Can't wait to get my replacement on Sunday!

Epic-ly tapped from my Galaxy SIII using XDA-Premium
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zoidpilot:
Ok now that makes more sense.

Epic-ly tapped from my Galaxy SIII using XDA-Premium
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
Jessica, baby.. come on.. don't do me like this...

Sent from my SPH-D710
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daniel4653:
What are you trying to do stong Steve ? Get an upgrade early by waiving the payment of the remaining months that you have ?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoHoGalore:
Activation fee waived because of the delay...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DataHawg:
No he's trying to get the $36.00 activation fee waived. Never understood how carriers can justify charging you a fee to activate a new phone when you just renewed your contact for 2 more years. I'm looking closely at pre-paid alternatives such as Straight Talk
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PaulB007:
I wonder if I'm having a pipe dream hoping to be able to walk into a best buy or radio shack to buy this phone within the next two Weeks. =\
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ablinjin:
So I was anxious to see the s3 so I went to the only place I knew that had it. T-mobile... I was surprised that it was laggy?! what?? How can this be? so I cleared the ram and ran nenamark 2. nenamark did not recognize the cpu or gpu vendor.

Is it possible that the display model didn't have the correct processor and gpu?

Also, nenamark capped at 30.3 fps. never went below or over 30.. strange...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cnstarz:
why would they take the time to re-engineer a phone with a different cpu and/or gpu just to be displayed?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
I used to be able to on my EVO 4G OG.....then 3g crapped out on me after 4 months
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fonseca898:
I used to be able to on my Evo 4G as well....then Sprint's 3G network went from acceptable to annoyingly slow, where it's been ever since. At least 4G has been halfway decent this year.

I was excited about the GS3, and it's definitely an upgrade from the GS2, but I think I'm going to save my available upgrade for another phone. If we didn't have so many great ICS ROMs I would definitely consider it. The GS3 being so similar across carriers means it's going to have some amazing devs for sure. That's what's really making me read so many reviews.

What I really want is a Note 2...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fatboypup:
i feel its a pipe dream to expect my pre order to show up in the next two weeks at this point :confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SSickLS2:
I would call every BB in your area TODAY and ask if somebody pre-ordered and failed to pick-up their phone. They were only supposed to hold them for 72 hours... I actually walked into a BB mobile store on Friday without a pre-order and picked up a S3 that was ordered by mistake... :good:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zoidpilot:
Do you play the lottery??

Epic-ly tapped from my Galaxy SII using XDA-Premium
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SSickLS2:
Haha, I guess I should. I did call about 10 stores before I found it so I am not a total luckbox, but yeah pretty lucky...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ttrain721:
I was in a Sprint store on Saturday and talked to the Manager, he said they'll be in the middle of this week. I don't know if he was just bullshitting or what.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] peanut1596:
I asked the local store closest to me and they said it's supposed to be there the end of this week as well as the launch for lte. San Antonio btw
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sephirothvfc:
I would call the one at the rim :) couple pre orders not picked up. No official release date so u have to do a pre order, wait 10 mins and u can pick it up lol. Not sure if there are more pre orders so there at some going to cancel tonight and select next ppl
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] squshy 7:
Yeah, that's pretty much what they've told us to tell customers..I'm expecting middle of the week. We haven't even received stock for display...but those accessories are just sitting there in the back, waiting to have a phone to call home lol.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] abegoods:
Maybe I should ask this somewhere else but, here goes. US Cellular has very nice lte where I live: eastern NC. Their flagship lte device is a Samsung galaxy s aviator. Could it be possible to use their prls on my new galaxy s3 from sprint?

Sent from my Blu Kuban powered Epic (4g lol) Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] squshy 7:
That wouldn't do you any good as far as using their LTE, the PRL isn't what authenticates you with the network.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gtuansdiamm:
Say it ain't so

All the us gs3 variants have one forum

This sucks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] abegoods:
Would there be any way to use their lte then?

Sent from my Blu Kuban powered Epic (4g lol) Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
Yes and no. Scroll up from that condensed forum and you'll see AT&T and Sprint still have separated variant forums.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daniel4653:
Yeah I don't think I need GS3 or LTE any time soon. 25 miles from downtown LA :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] smark72:
Those have been closed and merged.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cnstarz:
delete
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] piscesjoey:
Kinda makes sense though since its all the same hardware on each carrier, but I can also see noobs not reading & flashing a ROM & kernel meant for another carrier version lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] websterzx10r1:
Reason for the delay

http://androidspin.com/2012/06/26/s...ii-may-cost-them-the-sale-of-2-million-units/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] websterzx10r1:
This might be what u all have been waiting for? Green light

http://phandroid.com/2012/06/26/spr...ay/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sgs2.e4gt:
Where's ISN? And did his blog get shut down?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Raistlin1:
My Wimax speed varies greatly, but I have gotten 15,000 kbps down and consistently get 1,500 kbps up here in NYC and in NJ around the Newark/Elizabeth area. Inside my office building forget it, but if I go outside in Downtown NYC I get over 10,000.

This is why I recently picked up a slightly used E4GT to stay off contract so that I can wait out all the new phones coming out and see how LTE does when it gets here.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daniel4653:
Good move ! :thumbup:

Might do that with a gs3
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DataHawg:
I think that's a good strategy, too. Been with Sprint 12 years but I'm not ready to sign up for another two years, either. Good things often come to those who wait for awhile. I love this phone and the S3 is even better, but the 3g network in my area is really bad and that's what I use most of the time when I'm away from the house. Never seen more than 4Mbps down on Wimax in Seattle. Ok, but not great when you consider ATT and TMO do better than that on 3g.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gtuansdiamm:
I get my best speeds in NYC when I'm on the train above ground.

Top in attached pic is full 4g bars from home and second and third are two different trains above ground
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yoniinfante:
Idk if u guys care but heres an screenshot of my girl s3 battery...its amazing
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] piscesjoey:
My buddy just finally got her GS3 in the mail today & she sent me a pic of it right away, all I can say is it's beautiful
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DataHawg:
That's impressive indeed
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
OK guys, the S3 will be available in the 42nd St Manhattan store on Sunday. 16 and 32gig storage, blue and white

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daniel4653:
Pick one up and bring it to me in socal ;) lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ben's:
Have them in store! (corp)

White must highly anticipated :)

It's been nice testing and comparing side by side, I've spent my lunch break checking out data speeds, screen color etc. I'm not sure if I'm impressed enough to upgrade! Food for thought.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gtuansdiamm:
U sure they're gonna have 32 gb white cause well if they do I'm gonna ho to the store and not order online

I'm only asking cause I heard that 32 gb models were online exclusive
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ben's:
Online only is correct. No 32GBs in store.

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Red_Kamel:
I want the wallpapers to look the same but on the E4GT it is zoomed in... any ideas

First is GS3 desktop. Second is GS2 lockscreen. Third is GS2 Desktop

got the wallpapers from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1662050

Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ben's:
Use quickpic from the market to apply the wallpaper as it applies it to the correct size. ICS leaks make the wallpapers stretch when using the stock wallpaper path.

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Red_Kamel:
ha!... i'd heard about that app alot on mijjs forums... couln't remember the name of it thx.. btw i work for a third party preferred... been comparing side by side too an i think i'd rather just make my gs2 a gs3 rather than buying a gs3 lol

I usually dont mess with changing wallpapers and just keep the rom default... quickpic seemed to use the default wallpaper setting method... it didnt work... I selected image and "set as" wallpaper... is there something i'm missing?

Thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
So rather than buying off contract I'm going to pick up the SG3 on my son's upgrade, however he's on his own account. Does he have to activate it on his account first before I can buy it from him and activate it on mine?

This is going to allow me to keep my E4GT as my primary phone while I decide between the two without shelling out $650+. I'll be keeping both phones long term as one will serve as primary and the other will serve as insurance.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] peanut1596:
If I am not mistaken, as long as he will consent, he can just transfer the upgrade to your account with the gs3 ever going through him.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] charlie81:
wish i could do that

just left sprint to look at it the phone is even more beautiful then on the computer really want it but want to see what the new nexus brings first
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] peanut1596:
I just picked mine up today. This phone is amazingly smooth. I absolutely love this phone
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yellowman82:
From a scale 1-10 what would you rate it? my upgrade is on the 7th but not sure if I should use it or thinking of buying it off contract and save my upgrade for later on this year or maybe not just gettin it at all and just stick with my e4gt till the next nexus those are my options lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] charlie81:
boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] peanut1596:
I'm not about to tell you whether or not you should get it. But it's an s2 with a worthy upgrade imo. I can't really give it a 1-10 because that's based on opinion. Your opinions will be different than mine I'm sure.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zysoclaplem:
Called my local Sprint store today and they said they had them in stock. I drove there to purchase one. Waited in line. They said that they couldn't sell me one because I was not signing a new two year, and that I would have to come back tomorrow if I wanted to give them 600 dollars. Thank you for ruining my day local Sprint store.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AndroidExpert04:
I want one SO bad!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] titans10:
got mine today too... love the phone but I'm pissed about not having 4g anymore.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] radrian92:
Do any out you guys that got one today is experiencing no data? I can't surf the web or send texts. Called sprint and they said that it's a provision outage and I should have data by tomorrow at noon -_-
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cnstarz:
why are you pissed about not having 4g? you KNEW when you picked up the phone that it wasn't going to have 4g, and you ALSO KNEW that you weren't going to be able to use LTE, yet you still decided to pick it up. seems like a stupid reason to be pissed, you knew what you were getting yourself into the entire time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tt281gt:
I played with the phone today nice phone but will wait for LTE to upgrade. I do want the stock music app with that nice widget for my e4gt though
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gtuansdiamm:
Argh suddenly I have to pays bills

Why do I have no cash as soon as I get my upgrade

Life is unfair
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] titans10:
seriously... calm down. Since when was venting on this thread not allowed? And no, I didnt know. I didnt do too much reading up on this phone which admittedly is my fault, however I have plenty of time to take it back and re-activate my e4gt if its a deal breaker for me. If you dont like my post, move along. No need to act like I just ****ted on your keyboard.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] goblue30093:
None of the best buy's in the atlanta area have the blue version of the S3 :(

This sucks, guess I have to wait. Anyone else finding shortages of blue?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daniel4653:
Bunch of stores in LA are stocked up with both colors.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] titans10:
Yup, most stores around me in DC had only white version available.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ascertion:
Bestbuy told me they went exclusive White for release (only for Sprint), then they're getting blue sometime in the future. I went to Radioshack next door and they hooked me up with a blue one for $149. It's sad though, because I love BestBuy.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] goblue30093:
i want the best buy insurance so i will wait. :( this sucks balls though lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Majin101:
just got my samsung galaxy s3 stole gf's upgrade >=)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Got one using my son's upgrade, of course I'm sure I'll have to fight to get it activated on my account since he is on his own account and not just an extra line on mine.

I have to admit I tried to talk myself into not really liking the phone in an attempt to hold off on buying one, but I was unprepared for how nice it would feel in my hands, and I have little hands. I haven't even turned it on yet (still charging it up) and not sure if I'll activate it soon since I'm still very much enjoying my E4GT (especially with the new ROM update!) but first impression, aesthetically speaking, it's a nice upgrade.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] peanut1596:
Does that mean you'll join the gs3 community soon? I would love for more of this group to show up over there. :rolleyes:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
I'll definitely be sticking my head in and familiarizing myself with the people and the products available while I decide which phone will be my primary. I'll probably also switch back and forth between the two phones just cause I can :).

Also, I had to activate the phone on my son's account and let it ride for at least 24hrs before I can switch it to mine or else we have to pay the full price for it. lol

What do you think about the phone so far, in relation to the E4GT?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] _Burst_:
Just got mine! Found it on craigslist for $500. Lucky me. :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] peanut1596:
It's a fantastic phone really. I love it. I think it was a worthy upgrade from the gs2. However, it would be nicer if we had more devs for it. I'm sure there will be but the sooner the better.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] piscesjoey:
Lookout for some nice themes from this guy here all GS3 users
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
The migration has started. We got a lot of good themers back with this one too
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ggoldfingerd:
Well I haven't had it long, but I'm very happy. The main plus for me is that 3G is faster so far. I bench marked my Epic Touch vs the S3 at Sprint last week, and again today. I was lucky to get a few 100 kbps on my Epic Touch (ICS is installed and I tried various radio versions). The S3 is constantly get at least 500-600 kbps here in Milwaukee. That makes a huge difference as I couldn't load **** before on 3G. I will start my speedtest log on the S3. I have one from my Epic Touch over the past six months.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
I like the sound of this :) will be keeping an eye out for his name in the SGSIII theming section.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] smooth703:
i been trying to find ways to upgrade since it came out with no luck guess im hanging on to the E4GT for a while longer
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sgs2.e4gt:
That's the way to do it.

It's been a long time...I think we can put our differences behind us. For science. You monster.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
Everyone can breathe easy about your GS3 exploding.

http://www.droidmatters.com/news/in...i-caused-by-external-energy-source-microwave/

---Jay--- From the Nexus
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Guess I'll stop microwaving my phone after every shower to get rid of possible moisture build up from the steam.

Damn, back to the drawing board. :p

(thanks for posting this Jay, I admit it's been in the back of my mind since I picked mine up :))
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cnstarz:
Sprint SGS3 is only $150 on Amazon Wireless for new and upgrade customers. GO GO GO!

http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Android-Phone-Sprint/dp/B00894K248?tag=androidpolice-20
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kchitown1977:
I went to a sprint store today. Tried to pay full price for s3. And customer service rep. Said that they can't sell phone without contact per manager . Also went to best buy and radio Shack. And price w/o contract is 100 bucks more than retail
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
I find it hard to believe they wouldn't take a $600+ sale. I bet if you call back down there and get a manager or call corporate you might find out otherwise.

If anything, maybe they are doing this for a short time while they gather as many new contracts and contract extensions.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
I've got 29. :p
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
I swear Jay, I am more conflicted every day. I love my GNex and not having absolute confirmed specs and launch date is killing me right now. Does anyone want to buy a NS4G for $500? I swear its a good deal! :eek::what:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
Lol. I've only had this thing for about 4 hours. Rooted running cm and I love it. Guess I'll have to get that GS3 off contract somehow. :/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zurginator:
Well yeah, the question is if it's blue plastic, or grey/black/something plastic with a blue coating.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tommydaniel:
I see what you mean now ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
Lol..I think I am with you. I don't blame you for not waiting. I think i am keeping my GNex. Euroskank CM9 with Dark Ice theme here. If the S3 is that amazing i will buy it off contract as well. If you want the S3 add on zip just let me know and I will send it your way. Enjoy!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] riassan:
so you gave in huh? Lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
Nice! I'm sure I'll be pm'n you soon. I've already downloaded the BlackIce rom, gonna try that tomorrow ;)

Lol. Yes. I did. I'm not good at making grown-up decisions. Sometimes I need adult supervision (but my wife wasn't around :p)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kc_exactly:
What I am looking for in my Sprint S3.

I am looking and I want to know if the S3 with fix my main problems with the S2. Some I can answer for myself.

1. Reception

2. 3G speed and the reception that goes with it

3. Wimax/LTE Speed

4. Better GPS

I currently use my S2 like a mini tablet with occasional phone calls. The hardware is better on the S3 but the 4 things above is what makes it a "mobile" smartphone.

This is not a rant. I just want to know if this is going to be better.

Like, can you make voice calls through LTE? Does LTE replace 3 g or do I have to turn it off to save battery? When is this new network vision coming?

Thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuteboomt:
I would have to say no to your questions. I know I have not touched or seen the Sprint version of GSIII but I do know Samsung made the modem for it.

I have had reception issues with a Samsung phone since my first Samsung A900 (Blade). But the GSII was to good to pass up when it came out.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tahde:
Had a feeling you were going to keep your GNex. Mines still stock! Lol. I really need to get it hooked up.

S3 is going to be really good replacement for my NS4G line. Going to have a cool lineup. S3, GNex and ET4G. My bride has the Evo LTE now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Becoming:
Well if you peek over at the actual GS3 section people are generally saying that the gps is stupid fast and reception very good overall.

Whether or not that will change at all for the cdma versions, who knows. I sort of think they've got it figured out this time around.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neuteboomt:
The GSM version has always preformed better with signal strength/GPS. I was referring to the CDMA (Sprint) version.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ilostmypistons:
Its a totally different radio hopefully its stronger.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jamesey:
Thread should be renamed to " Official GS2.000001 Talk Thread" Samsung may call it the sgs3 , but us xda geeks don't have to play along and play dumb. We know it's the sgs2 rebuilt with lte in lieu of Wimax ;). I'm sure this is why Sprint will stop sales of the epic touch 4g as Samsung won't have any more old inventory. sgs2 and galaxy nexus will be used for making the sgs2 lte.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] manny1983nyc:
Very interesting

http://www.galaxyinsider.com/news/1269
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] manny1983nyc:
I returned the evo lte for this so i hope its good and soon.I want to be like the first pre order lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cnstarz:
Why you shouldn't drop the GS3:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ly-why-you-should-never-drop-the-galaxy-siii/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ReggieTee:
Fixed

Drop test are stupid. What do people expect to happen?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ilostmypistons:
http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/6/4...o-hit-five-us-carriers-in-june-staring-at-199

Looks like S3 might come sooner than most though
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daniel4653:
You can find a brand new sealed one on eBay for $580.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kchitown1977:
I'm in the process now of getting one on ebay. Found unopened brand new cheap actually won auction. The sprint store rep told me his manager instructed staff not to sell without contract. I will try talking to manager personally see what he says even though I just won one on ebay. Then maybe report that to sprint, see what they have to say
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hayabusa1300cc:
Those of you in 4g market can look forward to great speeds

Just ran these
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
Man, is that a sight for sore eyes. O_o

---Jay--- From the GNex
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hayabusa1300cc:
Yes it's nice lol

Edit:

Ok one more for Sprint for the night, showing consistency
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DataHawg:
Show off!