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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] prophetx2:
I'm attending the Sprint Samsung Launch on 6/19 (hopefully there will be a chance to purchase on site).

I called to pre-order the 32gig white version and the sales rep said that they are already sold out of it which is kind of weird. I'll call back in the next few days to try to order again. I don't think the 16gig will last me until 2014...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tragicallyhip:
Does anyone know whether microSD support will max out at 32gb for the Sprint version, or 64gb like the international?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jfenton57:
Does anyone who complains about the exaggerated screen ever think of turning i to one of the lower settings?

I went the EVO LTE route and while it was really sharp and clear, it was simply seriously washed out when browsing the web especially.

Being a photographer I know what looks good and what looks uncooked...and the LSC2 on the EVO LTE absolutely looked uncooked or for those who are picky....not optimally processed with low shadow and mid tones.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] smark72:
I hope its 64, I just bought a 64GB sdxc.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
you and me both ...... :cowboy:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Anon9mouz:
Yea sucks donkey balls:(

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DC_MTP:
so can we order a 32gb SGS 3 from telesales today? don't care if it ships next week. I know we can't order online becuase it says out of stock.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] onilink67:
I'd say call and try I did speak with someone in the executive office yesterday that said they were halting all orders till the pre-orders got filled
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
All 32gb S3 pre orders will ship out on Monday... Just talk to sprint and they going to overnight them.. Got $50 credit for calling and sending a email to Dan ...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crensmeyer:
Did you request the credit, threaten to cancel service or order or did they just offer it up?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
im gonna send an email saying they need to at least wave the $36 activation fee.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crzy619:
Just called and they said they would credit me 10 bux. ( ok ill take free money) How did u get 50?! When I activate my phone (whenever it gets here) I'm going to ask for them to wave the 36 dollar "account setup fee" arguing my account is already set up and I've been inconvenienced already
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
I didn't threaten to cancel. I ask them where is my pain and suffering credit? She laugh then gave me the credit. I've been with sprint since 1996. So I was ready to go to war with them today... Seeing people with my phone and I don't have it. I was on fire..

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After you email Dan and the list of High ups I posted earlier you will get a call back. That the person you need to give the blues too... They are above the supervisor in customer service. If you have bad 3g in your neighborhood talk about that too because that's what we going to be using for the next 6-9 months... Good luck tech fam...

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Be nice...... But mad at the same time.... It works....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bnaegele:
I finally called to inquire and they didn't have any confirmation of a Monday ship date, but I did get them to notate my account to receive free activation for my troubles. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
I see everyone is getting different info and amounts from sprint.... I guess I will call back
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
Are you guys speaking directly to 1st level or being escalated to someone else to get credit. I at least think we should get free activation for them holding on to our money at the same getting charged interest by my credit card company. And as blackte4 mentioned, the pain n suffering of course :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
They are waiving activation if you still waiting for your 32gb S3. Just got my aunt waived. I guess I got $50 because of the weak service I get at work. 3g sucks n some parts of DC. No 4g lte till 2013.. I know I got more coming in the future....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] freeza:
Damn Samsung. Those assholes were bragging weeks ago about 9 million preorders now they're unable to fulfil them? What kind of crap is that?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bnaegele:
I was put on with a supervisor by the rep after he couldn't tell me any news. He just said he'd check another source of information, placed me on hold, and a supervisor then picked up on the line. Supervisor said he didn't have a date but that it could be 7-10 days at which point I asked if they were giving credits or waiving activation fees. He said he'd note my account for free activation.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] INHUMANITY:
The brightness issue is quite disconcerting. CNET's review is the only one that I have read and watched that presented it as an issue.

I've watched literally dozens of other reviews on YouTube and no one else has mentioned brightness as being an issue.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
You can fix that in a custom rom..... minor fix.....the evo wasn't getting that bright on froyo.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] INHUMANITY:
I figured that much. I don't want to go with a custom ROM just because of a dim screen. I wanted to root the device for wireless tethering and using AdBlock.

My EVO, even when it was stock, had a beautifully bright screen. I am still using it with CM7.2 (waiting for the SIII to arrive).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
The wireless tethering is a must for me... I need it for my Xoom
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] INHUMANITY:
Same here. Use it for my Transformer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] smark72:
Foxfi app, no need to root or have a custom Rom
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] K.0.0.L.:
It's friday 7pm eastern n no email yet....what's the hold up sprint?.....I dream about my 32GB GS3 came this morning...but woke up just a dream
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] humdrum2009:
16 GBP white with black case

Tuxedo effect lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
I feel your pain.... Another 2 months wait we will have the 64gb s3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Open Garden too... plus the whole mesh network concept is pretty cool
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
Most definitely, loving even more that I have root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] K.0.0.L.:
Finally a sprint CSR told me that they will start shipping out the 32GB on monday. I then ask her, "are there any compensate to the delay, especially I have to buy out an early upgrade just to pre-order this phone? " She said, I am sorry for the delay n your situation, I know it must to frustrated to go through all that. Here is what I can do for you, I'll waive the shipping fee which is $12 will be credited to your next bill...I said, Thank you................So any of you who pre-order the 32gb can call and ask to be compensate of the delay, they either offer the shipping to be waive or get u free accessory.

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Dang! 64GB....I didn't know that. Good luck with the waiting game cause sprint is tricky sometime.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jfenton57:
16 gig Pebble Blue, insert 32 gig Class 10 micro SD and I have a 48 gig SIII in my possession without waiting till next week :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] INHUMANITY:
Thanks for the tip! I have to keep this app in mind if I cannot easily root. :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Shipping is free already!!

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so you just wanna be a richard cranium? cool I'll have a 96gb one next week.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] freeza:
lmao it sure is
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
Another typical call with Sprint. After 4 transfers (1st level, supervisor, tech support<I dont know why>, then order support) I finally got someone that noted my account to waive activation fee but they'll only waive once they see the activation charge to make sure I did activate the phone.

So I guess its worth waiting another week since I'll be saving $36. or is it $18 lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
I know one thing. Sprint LTE in Baltimore better reach DC...Give me one bar please....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] numero9:
I've got small hands and I find myself still getting used to it. Fumbling around a bit and always nervous I might smash it in the first week even with a case. I've got the 16gb in white which is enough for me. I'm really loving all the functions and the battery life has been great. I'm still getting used to TouchWiz but I'm definitely happy with this phone. I was messing around with my girlfriend's iPhone 3g and it felt like an old Game Boy compared to this thing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
What phone did you have previously?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
Yeah shipping was free already these people are retarded
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crensmeyer:
FWIW, I wrote a tactful email to all of the current Sprint Executives (found on their website) and within a 15 minutes I had a response from Bob Johnson, Chief Service and Information Technology Officer (honestly not sure if this was auto generated or not) saying I would receive a call from his team shortly. Within an hour I received a personal phone call from Jerry Adriano, Vice President Customer Experience. We chatted at length about the disaster of this launch. He subtly made it very clear that this was an issue with getting the inventory from Samsung. He was quite apologetic, would not commit to a specific day for shipment next week but said he would personally follow up with me on Monday. When I inquired about waiving the activation fee he said that would not be a problem. Kudos to Jerry for picking up the phone, calling, apologizing and not trying to make any excuses whatsoever. As I explained in my email, the overall main failure here was lack of communication and they are very aware of it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] glockmodel23:
Exactly. My wife's 16gb PB is handling a 64gb micro sd card very well. I can't wait for my 32gb PB to arrive.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fatboypup:
soon as mine comes im gonna sell it bnib for 400 bucks and keep my epic touch :cyclops:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Comando156:
This sounds hard to believe but if it really did happen. I nice man. I supper expressed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
id sell it for more!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] glockmodel23:
Agreed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mmengis6:
This phone is bomb so far! The only thing I don't like is, the LED notifications color are limited. Only 3 colors!

Otherwise it's perfect.

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Why the **** is he gonna sell this nice ass phone? Wtf!

sell ur epic touch and keep this joint! u crazy basterd! lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] freeza:
Sold. If you're serious :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tomp517:
Sold
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] glockmodel23:
Didn't mean that how it came out. I meant sell it for more if you are going that route. No chance I'm selling mine when it comes in! Way too stoked for this phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] numero9:
I had a small Touch Pro 2 :eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Toruk Makto:
What are people thinking as far as case, skin and screen protectors?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] thomaschila:
My first full day on this phone. I'm happy with my battery life without any mods yet :-) Wifi most of the day. Push email from work all day.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ind3lible:
Arggg! Best buy has it but sprint has a hold on my account for no apparent reason! But he said it's fixed and I can purchase it tomorrow can't wait !!!! Its here its here!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] danipoak:
I ordered the full body skin from bestskinsever. I've been using them for all my devices. I think it was $8. They usually last about two years in my experience.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
Zenus has the best cases I seen so far, but they're priced around the 60$ range :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chconser:
Fantastic! Consistently no more than 3 second GPS lock, accuracy below 10 feet. GPS Status app shows TWENTY (20! :eek:) satellites locked. By comparison, the best I've ever seen on my GS2 was seven, not to mention the 1-2 minute acquisition.

EDIT: Correction: 20 satellites in view, 14 IN USE. Still...:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Trina9:
That's good to know, I had major GPS issues on other Samsung phones.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Trina9:
How's the signal strength so far. Any different than other Sprint phones. I'm just hoping that this phone will help with my crappy Sprint service.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TJ311:
So did I. Almost unusable navigation.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
Anyone tried this mod yet ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1691145
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] smark72:
Probably not since we don't have any deodexed roms available yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wwjoshdew:
So will you be helping with bringing AOSP (CM9) to the SGS3? I'm a long time fan of your works (Radioactive FroYo, which most people here will be like, whaaaaa???) so yeah... It's VERY nice to have the same device as you! :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
Omg :o I just said that, it's a witch KILL IT!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] briefrelief:
I'm still awaiting the delivery of my bluetooth keyboard/mouse and unfortunately don't have the new MHL adapter just yet. I have an MHL adapter, however it needs the adapter tip to be able to even work with our phones http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EPL-FU10BEGSTA
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jbadboy2007:
His touchwiz Rom & kernel andromeda for gs1 epic was amazing it was for eclair. He didn't do any tw gb Roms tho and I asked if he would do a tw Rom for this phone and he said just cm. :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DJCharlieHood:
hv a "tower" near my house

still have had like 3 dropped calls.

called and asked nicely for the Air Rave or that i would return phone and move on to another service provider being I was out of contract.

they obliged. My bars are still low, but improved over my ics rom'd Samsung Moment. in any case, there is no way i would pay extra $10 for this phone w/o full bars and 3g.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ranchosteve:
Any info on best buy orders that were placed online? Mine still says in process :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ubigred:
Would like to know too!

Sent from my EPIC TOUCH!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crzy619:
Sam D.: I can see that you pre-ordered the 32 gb Samsung Galaxy S3.

Me: yup

Me: Do you have tracking number for me cuz ive gotten no info through email, i understand that i will get an email once its sent but nothing

Sam D.: The order is in progress and you will receive it by 25th June.

Me: Better be there liar!

Sam D.: Anything else I can help you with?

Well see but that's the Convo I got today. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Doubt it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bnaegele:
Shenanigans.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] strongsteve:
Jessica.. oh Jessica.. you are pissing me off...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jbadboy2007:
Lol Jessica is such a wh*re
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gr33nd3vil:
Sooner or later sprints gonna file harrasement charges lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chconser:
I'm seeing a slightly (1-3 dBm) increased signal over my GS2. Honestly hard to tell any real world difference in using the two at this point. Don't know what asu measures but it's showing "1" on the GS3 where my GS2 is showing "0" in the same spot. Also of note, SGS2 has prl 60687, SGS3 has prl 25004 which I believe is the same prl the EVO LTE is running.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] alexanderd:
I ordered the 16 GB white model.

It came in on Thursday. I love it...

Until I bricked it.

Just to warn everyone if you wanna mess around with rooting and ROMs make sure you use a SPRINT GSIII ROM.

I think I used one for the international version and it is bricked. Won't power on at all!

I'm going to try and go to a sprint store to get it swapped and hopefully they won't be able to tell I was rooted or that I tried to install a ROM.

You guys ever go to the store to swap a bricked phone?

How did it go?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ashunte:
Wow bricked already, that sucks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] alexanderd:
You are telling me...

Ugh really sucks!

I'm being told that because it doesn't power up at all the people in the store won't be able to tell it was something I did so they'll just replace it...

Lesson learned... wait for and verify the ROM is built for the Sprint model.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ghostzyden:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1727171
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] alexanderd:
Someone else sent me that link. I posted in there but that seems to work only if the device powers on...

Mine won't power on at all. No boot loader, download mode, recovery... nothing.

Odin doesn't detect my phone pluggen to my computer.

It is listed in device manager as "QHSUSB_DLOAD"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
SMH. In a way I think Sprint has gotten too lax in this area. Letting people exchange phones due to their own irresponsibility doesn't sit well with me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] smark72:
Some people just seem to jump into messing with their phone without hardly researching and reading first. When I first started getting into this stuff I spent days reading the forums before attempting anything.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ilostmypistons:
Agreed

I still feel bad for the guy and hopefully others will learn so Samsung doesn't start locking down devices. Epic Touch had so many "I flashed international SII Rom or ICS and my phone is bricked" threads its not even funny.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
I didn't I jumped right in... but I made sure I read the instructions in their entirety first.

I like the guys saying they tried chainfire's international root method and say it didn't mention it was only for the international version. Now I was checking it out to see how easy it would be to root our phone and he clearly says it's only for the international version
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Becoming:
This is why we can't have nice things.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] LILREDJAY:
Been patiently waiting for my 32gb s3 I have been trying to refrain from complaining but I'm up to my neck being frustrated looking at my order status. " The order or a portion of the order is in back order status." I'm in desperate need of a tracking number dammit!!! Lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] smark72:
I am forcing myself not to look at it until 5pm Monday.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aznmode:
Call in and have them note for your activation fee to be waived. That'll hold u up for a while.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jamin13:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1728653

This bricking stuff is hilarious.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Me and Rick Neisly have been playing phone tag.

One good thing about waiting
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DevilStrider:
Don't do it. You are better off where you are right now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] soren5423:
Is everyone here breaking their contracts to get this? I am still with my Epic 4G and my contract isn't even over yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Nope still got the OG EVO... who's dying to retire
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CMTeamEpic:
Search Google for "Sprint Learn about Early Termination Fee" to see the ETF costs. You can call Sprint customer service and ask to "Buy out" your contract by paying the pro-rated fee according to this schedule. For example, if you started your previous 2-year contract before September 9th, 2011, your Buy Out cost is $50 if you have 5 months remaining on the previous contract. Buying out will allow you to have the full subsidized price for a new 2-year contract to buy the SGS3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] airerik:
I tried and called Sprint about this. There is no more buy out. It was a temporary promotion and ended a few months ago.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] The Archangel:
Stickied this thread so everyone can see an use it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] throwback1718:
hey guys I know this is sprint. But I stepped into the verizon thread, and I saw them say something about july 10th they would have a new shipment. Is it the same situation from sprint too?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ghostzyden:
Better not be lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] LILREDJAY:
I think this has been the only time I have ever wanted the weekend to hurry up and be over with. Because hopefully tomorrow I will get my tracking number fingers crossed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] stevesprivateaccount:
Verizon set the July 10th date several weeks ago publicly. My understanding it had something to do with network roll-out announcements and other phones that launched.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bnaegele:
Did the dev not even test it on their own device?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jamin13:
I think he tested it when it was released.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
Lol i was just about to write that.... This weekend was like forever....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mr.lumbergh:
LOL I'm glad I'm not the only one. I feel as though I'm totally being obsessive over this!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] throwback1718:
I want to place an order soon. Does anyone know when these damn things will stop being on backorder ?

What you guys think I should do?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
Well my second one will be out in 1-3 days.

Best for those trying to order, check back probably the day before the 28th.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Monkey Man Zero:
Are you close to retail? I would get on as many waitlists as possible at stores and wait for Sprint to open orders again. That should cover your bases. Beware non-refundable deposits though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TJ311:
DITTO!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Anon9mouz:
I just wanna know when my 32 white toy will be in :(

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
I'm giving sprint till Tuesday for my phone....

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I ordered a case, 64gb micro sd , and belt case... I'm ready sprint..... Send me my baby..... She is almost 2 months old. I need to sleep good tonight. Where is my NYQUIL?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] locomariachi:
Holy shnikes a 64gb micro SD?! What do you carry on your phone man?! But seriously, I'm anxious for my phone too :( Need my 32gb toy already.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] a2tz:
So THAT'S where it went! :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] INHUMANITY:
I ordered a 64GB MicroSD as well.

1. Bragging rights :)

2. Load up ALL my music and dozens of movies for my daily commute to work on Amtrak.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackte4:
Some of my music(60%) , about 20 movies, pics , and Roms(modems, kernels, custom roms)

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My 32gb is full... my xoom has a 32 too but it needs a 64.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] glockmodel23:
This!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mr.lumbergh:
I need this too!! Must be class 10 ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nicholaaaas:
Nah... It's all about that UHS-1 now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jed Dignazio:
So, are the GS3's UHS-1 compatible????
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DC_MTP:
Yes it's been confirmed in multiple threads.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] LILREDJAY:
I had a dream last night that sprint sent out our 32gb phones on Saturday and didn't give us the tracking number until this morning. Also it would arrive today just to surprise us and show that they did there very best to fulfill there false promises that they already made. BUT IT WAS ALL A DREAM DAMMIT!!!