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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Because this is primarily a Sprint forum?

And yes, I know, it's primarily an E4GT forum but most people discussing the SGSIII aren't planning on leaving Sprint so it isn't that far off the beaten path to discuss it here, in this thread.

Also, there's the off topic lounge stickied at the top where people can discuss any phone, any carrier without people *****ing at them.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
I have heard about this. How long do employees have to wait for new devices?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yokken:
I don't understand why people think we should only talk about Sprint devices in a Sprint device forum. Do you guys wanna be on Sprint forever, and never consider the other options available to you? I really don't think it's that hard to understand... I mean, by that logic, we shouldn't even be talking about the SGS3 or the Evo LTE or any other phones in here, because this is the E4GT forum and ONLY the E4GT forum.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] squshy 7:
Wait what? Where did you read this, don't see it in a Google search?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
And I don't understand why it's so difficult for people to find the appropriate forum for the carrier/phone choice of their liking. I mean XDA has gone out of their way to set up a multitude of forums to suit almost any carrier/phone combinations.

To answer your question, yes I will be staying on Sprint until someone offers me something better, which I don't see happening in the area of price unless/until the day Sprint does away with its unlimited data plans. If the time should come when I'm interested in another phone on another carrier I know how to find my way over to that designated forum to join the discussions.

Keep in mind I'm not trying to tell you, or anyone, what they can and can not discuss here as I'm not a moderator but when common sense seems to take a back seat (or not even be in the car at all) it tends to nag at me to the point I have to speak up.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ilostmypistons:
I got it right here in this forum.

Thirdcoast posted it as a kicker when giving OTA info in the..

I have the best news thread
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kc_exactly:
It depends on the phone. The original Evo was 6 months. The iPhone was 4. The epic touch was 1. Most low end phones you can get the day they come out. I could get the viper on release day but I still can't get the new Nexus. The new Evo will be a few months I bet. Most of the time I just buy the phones out right. That is why I have 2 upgrades.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
This couldn't be more off topic, and probably goes to show how slow I can be at times, but kc I just now got the humor in your signature. lol It was an 'aha!' moment long overdue.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kc_exactly:
Anyone think the S3 will mean the end for the S2 development?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
Nah. I think it will be alright for a while. You'll have some new guys step in I believe just like the OG EVO and OG Epic did.

---Jay--- From the CM9 powered E4GT
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Indrid Cole:
Wow got caught in that blast..lol.

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Back on topic..sorry..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
No worries :D

---Jay--- From the CM9 powered E4GT
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ilostmypistons:
I think it will be semi strong until LTE is accessible in more markets.

I also think S3 development will be the biggest thing in the history of Android. Look who's posting in the S3 delv section Chainfire,AdamOutler,Codeworxx and Indie so far and it just launched...holy ****
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] VECTUS:
Im sticking with my trusty ET4G. So you guys will have at least one insane dev here...:D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rob4828:
Damn:mad:

sent from my calculator
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
That's the kind of stuff I like to hear :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] brooksyx:
If development stays strong on the epic 4g touch I will probably stay with it for another year as I love this phone! But if it fizzles out then I plan on switching to straight talk w/ a galaxy siii. That being said I have faith that we will continue to see good support for this phone!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
I'm jumping to the best S3 Sprint offers..

Sent from my SPH-D710
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
Such a noob. Your day will come.

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Which color look better? I preorder the pebble blue so that in the future if it have marking than you can't really tell. The white one when is dirty you can tell right away.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ind3lible:
Thanks man! How does the screen look? also how fluid was the device? like our epic is super fluid! thanks again :D!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] psych2l:
Sadly I only saw the white model, it looks like there really was a manufacturing delay for pebble blue, but you know what? The white looks great and the slickness felt nice and organic in my hand. The fluidity is off the charts, I'm running CM9 on my Epic Touch and Touchwiz running on the GS III was so much buttery. I really couldn't get it to stutter at all, very impressive! I think the best experience was the browser, it just glides over webpages and pinch to zoom feels so nice. I must have done that for like 5 minutes lol. The screen again looks great, its really on a different level compared to the lower resolution on the E4GT. I didn't notice the pentile effect at all which is great. I might just have to buy this phone off contract hmm...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
I had a Radio Shack employee tell me today that Sprint wasn't getting it in white. I said "uh, have you looked at Sprint's website?" (He also said some pretty funny stuff about rooting, I was nice and didn't giggle until I was out the door)

Now I realize this guy isn't representative of all Radio Shack employees, but it's just another example that you should take anything a sales rep tells you (including those at Sprint) with a grain of salt.

Just noticed on Sprint's site that they are out of stock with the 32GB model but you can still pre-order the 16GB.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
You were there too?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
You guys should've worn little name tags that said "Hi my XDA name is ______"
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
One of the guys had a blue one of his own that he showed us. It was really nice looking.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ind3lible:
Thanks man! I'm so looking forward to it now!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
I was there with a guy from Android Anonymous.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gtuansdiamm:
I gotta go next year
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] chconser:
Will be looking forward to it! :)

Do you have your own site or will it be available here on XDA?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
I'm on acsyndicate . net
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] adam.kelly2:
I don't think I will be getting a GSIII. I'll wait until the next Galaxy to upgrade seeing as how I've run across a ton of .apk files for S-Voice and even the new Touchwiz from the GS3.

I don't think the GS3 is enough of a true upgrade to warrant going out and getting it especially with all the killer roms here on XDA.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Unknown_Hero:
Yeah I kind of agree, the fact they pushed back the quad core is the deal breaker for me. The phone looks really slick but just not worth it to buy it right now, I'm still loving my epic 4g touch. I do like the two gig of rom though and can say it will crush the HTC evo 4g lte. HTC can have their silly locked boot loader BS I'm glad I don't have to deal with that anymore Samsung has really pulled it together in this competition. So far I'm just telling my customers the honest truth, I can say I'm a lot more knowledgeable than your average Sprint salesman doosh bag. LTE won't be here for a while so if you really don't care get the gs3, but if your like me and your satisfied with your gs2 save your money for the quad core phones because that's where the really big leap will be.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cnstarz:
i give up on humanity.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TalynOne:
I was all giddy for the S3 until I read that it will be using dual core S4 instead of quad core Exynos processor. I think I'll keep my Epic 4G Touch for now which has a better display (non pentile), pretty much the same CPU horse power and better GPU, people in the EVO 4G LTE (which is Sprint's version of the One X which also uses an S4 processor) forums are commenting the GPU is slower than the Epic 4G Touch. LTE doesn't matter to me since it's not coming to my area any time soon and getting an LTE phone would raise the price of my TEP service (argh).

I am curious if the Sprint version of the S3 will have a non function/gimped USB OTG support like our Epic 4G Touch has (we're supposed to have the hardware for it but it has never been enabled in any official or hacked releases, even though other S2 have working USB OTG). Having USB OTG would be handy for things like the DSLR controller app or other things you can do with USB OTG as shown in the following video with international version of the S3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46IiRyigUH0&feature=player_embedded
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cnstarz:
thank you for this incredibly insightful post. those who have played with the sprint version first hand were clearly under the influence of bath salts when they reported instant gps lock, a faster android experience, and a very beautiful screen.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TalynOne:
After applying GPS tweaks I have no problems with GPS locks, and from all the videos I've seen of the GS3 it seems no faster or even better looking (UI wise) than my Epic 4G Touch running Blazer Rom (really give it a try, it's an amazing ROM). It's the best of both worlds the look and speed of ICS but without the compatibility issues of ICS since it's still gingerbread.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] im0rtalz:
I don't get why you are being so negative. I don't think I mention anything about the screen, or did I say it was instant, but side by side the gs3 I was holding locked on while my epic touch kept going in and out of lock. Honestly it's not leaps and bounds over our epic touch. If you are not in an lte area, I would not recommend upgrading to it. Most of the features is pretty much software, nfc, and wifi-direct sharing. It was probably one of the longest times I actually spent in touchwiz. One thing I did not like was the actual home button being a hardware button. I found myself having to press down on it once or twice, since I am more used to just tapping lightly on a capacitive touch button.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kchitown1977:
I cant wait to see the 5 phones supposedly coming out in November. Not due for a upgrade until then

Former Army sergeant 11C20
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kchitown1977:
Edit:my luck usually when I upgrade something better comes out

Former Army sergeant 11C20
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yourm0m1:
check this out, didnt realize it till i got home that the shirts they were handing out had Verizon on the sleeve ...hahahha stupid samsung, there wasnt any sprint representatives in house (there was one retail employee rocking his polo)

as for the whole gps locking, i noticed on one of the phones that the weather on the home screen was linked to some Colleyville, TX and the rep i questioned goes "oh im just here to talk about the camera, idk"
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] aaron130:
Hey guys quick question. If I was to buy a case for SGS3 on eBay it would fit the sprint version correct? They didn't make any changes from the original right? Just wanna make sure before I shell out cash. Thx
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Success100:
the only thing a quad core is gonna give you better in android is better benchmarks. Other than that, its doesnt feel faster at all. My buddy has a quad core s3 that I played with, and it honestly did not feel one lick faster than my et4g. A dual core s4 with 2GB of ram is not going to feel that much different than the quad core exynos on a Samsung platform. Hell, all the quad core phones now that are available now dont seem much faster than their dual core counterparts.

with that being said, even though I am not in an LTE area, ill still be giving up wimax to get this joint. The screen is insane, its just like the et4g but on steroids. Im just ready for something new, even though the et4g has been my all time fav phone.

On another note. I think quad core in a mobile device is just a gimmick. Im sure it could help with VERY intensive tasks, but not that much more than a dual core. Thats why im not so caught up on the whole "because the sprint s2 isnt a quad core I wont be getting it" thing. I do understand the fact that most people want it to be future proof though. But when that bridge comes, ill cross that SOB then lol.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] darren.wlsn1:
well said on all points.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Sorry Apple, not this time.

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-will-launch-time-push-early-judgement-denied
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dtr145r:
Since the sprint event was yesterday and all.... did the gs3 get it's own sprint version name or is it just going to be the sprint gs3??

I haven't seen anyone else ask or comment on this..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dev_man77:
I dont care how different the SGSIII is from E4GT. As long as it has a stronger radio, well worth the upgrade. Whats the point of having the phone if i cant use it?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Success100:
its the same as all the other ones, just has a s4 SoC versus the exynos SoC.

This time around there hasnt been any carrier customizations as far as aesthetics go. From what we all have read all versions are just going to be called Galaxy s3
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
My article is up and includes fun photos and thoughts.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jaaka78:
Can you post a link? Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
http://www.acsyndicate.net/reflecti...g-event-samsung-galaxy-s-3-pre-release-party/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dtr145r:
I've read somewhere that the gs3 has it's own recovery partition so it will be much less of a hassle for custom recoveries and kernels

:-D

I believe it was in an xda article where chainsfire had already rooted the us version
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fatboypup:
i can haz a tracking number please?!? :rolleyes:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
Damnit I can not make up my mind!!!!!!! :mad::mad::confused::confused::(:(
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ascertion:
You in a first/second wave lte area? If so, grab the gs3!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Okay so if you aren't in a first, second (or probably even third) round for LTE roll out then what effect will that have on the phone's performance?

I'm not even in a 4G area.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ascertion:
Well, I guess it doesn't really matter if you're not getting wimax either. I'm only saying there's hardly anything the e4gt can't do over the gs3 in terms of performance.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kc_exactly:
Between what?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qubanaso:
Anyone knows where can i find the icons for the SG3? Can i get them from the dump?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ricocollege:
I heard that we are getting the same sound chip as the international version from someone who went last night.

I just wish we could get a conformation from Sprint, that would be a massive win if it's turns out to be true.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
Currently have the Nexus. I'm in the 2nd wave of LTE, which the Nexus is compatible anyway so that's not a factor. I've got 4 days left to return this if I want and wait for the GS3. Loving this Nexus though, can't decide which I want.

---Jay--- From the AOKP'd Nexus
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] misterzeno:
Between cake or pie?...it is definitely cake.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] aaron130:
Hey guys, if I order a case on eBay for the SGS3 it will fit our sprint version right? Or are some of the dimensions slightly different from the international version?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
Eh. I'm not big on sweets. Cherry pie is where it's at slick. ;)

---Jay--- From the AOKP'd Nexus
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daniel4653:
I'm in the first round LA (probably won't happen until December is my guess) I will be sticking to the gs2 until then when then prices are cheaper. Probably around $300 instead of $600+

I saw you stick with the nexus
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yahknow1:
I read somewhere that it was the same as the original generation Epic4G.. it had a Wolfson DAC, that thing was AMAZING after supercurio perfored his magic on it!? Can anyone confirm this?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ubigred:
TOTALLY AGREE!!!!

Sent from my EPIC TOUCH!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Shoulon:
Correct. It has a wolfson DAC chip. Not the ****ty one our epic touch 4g has
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ubigred:
What about signal strength issues? Lemme guess, you took care of those too huh??? -___-

Sent from my EPIC TOUCH!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yahknow1:
Hell yea!! that's excellent news! Our E4GT has a Yamaha chipset if I'm not mistaken? Supercurio was able to bump up the volume for it a little, thats about all. Nothing like the Wolfson we had before, that was probably the only thing I really missed when I switched. I was able to place my OG Epic 4G in my car and it was like a high-end head unit driving my amps. I kicked myself once I realized the E4GT didn't have the same feature.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
Jax FL?! Nice man, it's a small world. I'm getting the GS3 because my father is currently on the LG Optimus S and I'm gifting my E4GT to him. :p

LTE is right around the corner, and I had the Nexus. It was a beautiful phone but I found that the Epic Touch had better battery life (at least with screen time). If you were truly satisfied with the E4GT, then I suggest you buy it's successor.

P.S. I'm on CR 210, (which is technically St Johns) are you near there? :p
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
Supercurio almost has voodoo finished for sgs3
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yahknow1:
Excellent, we'll be all set then. Good days ahead! :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
Long time no talk Stew. I actually moved to Kingsland, Ga. I'm still in Jax more than I am at home though. :) I work right under the Dames Point bridge. I stay at work for 7-10 days straight so I'm actually still considering myself a Jacksonville-inian :D

---Jay--- From the AOKP'd Nexus
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
You're about 30 miles from me. I'm directly south. :p I've gotten many more hours because of it being Summer time, so I'm constantly at work too. Every now and then I get a day off (like today). Just get the GS3. :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
follow him at @supercurio, he posts updates as he works
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ind3lible:
So do you feel this is a worthy upgrade from our epic touch? Haven't seen it in person so yeah.. I did read your article btw! Thanks for writing it ;D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
I liked it a lot. My only issue is the speed of the LTE rollout. We're in phase 3 or 4 so I expect around fall or winter. By then the price will have dropped and the new one will be slated for spring or summer. I may wait until then. Then again, I did like it so much and I can switch between phones. Very hard decision. I was completely impressed though. By the way, I noticed it runs on PRL 24004.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bmoreboy02:
I cant find any info on LTE roll out dates. Dose anyone know when baltimore md will be seeing LTE
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ascertion:
S4gru.com
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
You are very fortunate to be in the first round of roll outs

http://forums.androidcentral.com/sprint/174154-sprint-lte-deployment-list.html
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ubigred:
So a new galaxy is coming out next summer????? :confused:

Sent from my EPIC TOUCH!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bmoreboy02:
wow i just saw that. I think we were 1st to get wimax also....sprint must like us lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
Yeah, one a year and it's usually summer or fall.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ubigred:
I'm not so sure I like that.

I guess having 4 capacitive touch buttons are thing of the past? I much prefer than one hardware button.

Sent from my EPIC TOUCH!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] peanut1596:
Oh God. Eventually it'll be another Apple experience... change or add 1 or 2 things and call it the next generation....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ind3lible:
Cool man thanks! I don't get wimax and won't be getting lte so it is not deciding factor for me. Guess ill have a new phone in 8 days then!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mightypenguin:
Really that much better?

Yeah I'm not sad to see the search button go, but the other three are gold to me.

Has anyone actually seen a performance comparison of SG3(US) vs SG2?

Since the US versions will be only dual core :( I'm curious if they'll really be that much better for performance/battery.

I'm a fan of the increased screen size, but for me that's not enough to justify upgrading.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yahknow1:
I'll do that thanks :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] aaron130:
Ok this is the third time I'm asking,lol. Will cases on eBay for the international version fit our Sprint version?? Thx
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fatboypup:
YES

yes

YEEEEEEEEESHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhh!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] archtech3d:
Get one. :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fatboypup:
dooooooooooooooo it! :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] master acehole:
http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/005/309/doitus4.jpg?1318992465
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bmoreboy02:
Bestbuy reserved me an otterbox defender when i preordered but MANNNNNN look at this balistic case!!!! http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s-3-ballistic-sg-maxx-series-case
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yahknow1:
That's not bad at all...omg at first I just thought the case was the black material?..on second inspection, it looks like it includes everything pictured! That may be too many layers for me. it's a hell of a protective case tho!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
Make the phone look hella ugly.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bmoreboy02:
They make a regular sg case also thats not as bulky. Just go to ballistics website and click on SIII. I like the idea of the powder blue case for the blue pbone
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
Yes, Charlotte is in second round.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bmoreboy02:
Imagine how ugly it will look if you drop it without this case lol

baby that's my decisionSent from my SPH-D710 using XDA
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bmoreboy02:
I havent been able to master that trick...iam the master however of leavin it in my lap then gettin out car and watchin the case go flying lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yellowman82:
I so agree lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
The material can stand drop impact so I just put skin on it instead of bulky casing or all the junk that make the phone look fake n low quality. I reserve one pocket only for the phone, nothing goes in there at all time.

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We consider you as rookie. I came from Touch pro2--->Evo 4G--->Evo 3D----->Currently E4GT-----> June 21, 2012 will be Galaxy SIII.....I have not drop any of those to the point where is damage or not function. Just tiny scratch on the full body skin cover. Order from here http://phantomskinz.com/samsunggalaxysiiichromatics.aspx
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kc_exactly:
The 32GB is sold out on the sprint site for preorders.

One more thing, if anyone here is having trouble picking between the Evo and S3. Just google "HTC EVO LTE reboot". My 3d use to do this all the time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fatboypup:
when I get bored i go laugh at all the folks with problems in the EVO LTE forum
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Unknown_Hero:
I give up on you
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Unknown_Hero:
Quad core will definitely make a difference I'm sorry, especially for overclocking kernels. More cores = more speed and power.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] humdrum2009:
Small world

I'm in jax also but grew up in Crooked Nassau county (Fernandina Beach).:D

http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/...raced-former-nassau-sheriff-laurie-ellis-dies

http://www.topix.com/forum/city/yulee-fl/TGIPOT59SKVI111DQ
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
We have a tug in Dirty Dina I work on sometimes ;)

---Jay--- From the AOKP'd Nexus