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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Epix4G:
Go hold a evo lte and galaxy s3 the build quality is not close.....the Samsung blows the evo away...the only thing that may be better is the screen on evo.....but you HTC fan boys all say build quality is better and it has not been since the evo og. The evo lte in my opinion is a step in the right direction but you can't argue that shift, 3d where not ****ty phones.... Samsung has destroyed HTC from galaxy 2 to galaxy 3 now....

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bhsvault:
I don't have anyway here in the states to hold an S3 yet but I've have held and evo LTE and I'm impressed by the build and the premium feel.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sxi200:
S3 + CheckRom + Siyah and I'm gob-smacked. It was good before but now it's at a different level.

It was a sad day when I sold the S2, but the S3 made me forget it very quickly. Massive upgrade.

Big improvements in screen, camera, audio, call quality, GPS (1000 times better) plus look and feel. It has better battery life and charges quickly.

How could it not be an upgrade!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matttye:
Everything it does is improved over the S2.

Its blazingly fast.

It lasts forever.

It has a massive bright screen.

The screen stays on while you're watching it unless you turn smart stay off.

GPS is greatly improved because it supports GLONASS satellites too, and locks on a lot faster.

Nfc is infinitely useful when combined with programmable NFC tags.

Its light years ahead. :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casal9712:
There are couple things I realize after switching to GS3 from GS2.

*Please notice that comments are based on unrooted version (no custom rom) and personal preferences.

Pros

1. Screen is really nice, love the larger screen.

2. Phone seems to be faster in some way, but have not really notice a big difference yet with my current usage load. (actually i did notice some lag in between switching apps, not sure if it is because of ram or what)

3. Love the new camera app, almost no lag time between shots, continuous shooting.

4. like the smart stay feature, even though there is a new app that can do the same.

Cons

1. The brightness adjustment through the notification bar is not available(had to download another app to do that).

2. Swype is not pre-loaded (had to download the beta version)

3. Not sure if I am correct on this one and if it should be considered as 'bad': RAM shows 780mb in GS3 and 837mb in GS2, maybe it reserved more ram for the CPU/GPU in the GS3??

4. The 'active applications' widget is not available in GS3 or maybe I just didn't find it...?

Overall i like the new GS3, the screen definitely is beautiful, would be better if the quad-core already comes with the 2gb ram like the recent Korean version does.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] codo27:
I'll be coming from the original S, I probably wouldn't even be rushing to upgrade if not for the upgraded camera with flash. But excited of course nonetheless, just a bit worrisome over the toughness of the 3, as my original is pretty much invincible.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
100% worth it, the SGSII was/is a great phone but the Galaxy S3 blows anything else out of the water.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sxi200:
Swype can also be activated on the stock keyboard and the task manager widget is available as a download from the 'More Services' app.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tom123451989:
I have own a gal;axy S2 in november last year..its hasbeen a gud experience so far.....although there were minor issues like heating, low battery backup...and few more but overall i am very happy with the fact despite of few cons S2 is still the best but now as the successor to the S2 is now in the market i.e S3 so i though why not to try the next generation Galaxy so i went to n earest shop and aske for demo..then the i realised that nest part of the new galaxy member is the display .....indeed the display is mindblowing consiering the fact that the S2 comes with...!!

Sammy has work on the GUI in S3....and it comes with classic Bule background...which makes the phone so classic & executive.....

Sammy has work on the touch too..no doubt abt it as the touch is now more responsive as compare to S2.....

S2 doesnt come with a NFC in india but noew the S3 has which is a another USP.........

Qudarant & CF-Bench scores are flaw less compare to other Quadcore devices.....

In S3 a user can expereice the true power of Mali 400MP Graphics ....thanks to the screen although...!!!

After giving a try to Siyah Kernel i have esaily overclocked the GUP to 440 MHZ & CPU to 1.8 GHZ..which just smokin..as its scored more than 6000+ on Quadrant..very soon will post the Screen shot for the same....

The Audio is also immproved as compare to its predecessor.....thanks to the New DAC that sammy has used in the S3.....

With Quadcore Exynos on board in S3 the OS response time is alos gud compare S2 with ICS.......I wish it could have been in market with the Snapdragon S4 chipset or equivalent Exynos 5 generation chipset.....

Overall i am very hapy with the fact S2 is still the better one as compare to other dual core phones out in the market..and the S3 is the best amongs the Quad core ones..!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinmemo:
all of my S2-user colleagues told me it's not THAT different...

on the other hand, all the Apple fans were stunned
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casal9712:
That one is samsung keyboard with continuous input which is much worse that swype. Can't add new words for sliding and didn't seem to get the words I was intended to get.

I did find the app widget through more services afterwards though, THANKS!:good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyuk:
my s2 feels so wrong now I have the s3
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DannyBiker:
Hello,

I was wondering if someone could point me out where to get the mod that gathers widgets from the same app in the widget list ?

Instead of :

PlayerPro 4*1

PlayerPro 2*1

Playerpro 3*3

PlayerPro 4*4

You get:

PlayerPro (4 widgets)

And cliking on that gets you to a submenu with all the widgets from the app ?

Thanks !
[HTC Amaze 4G] henry1970:
Hey Guys,

I wanted to see if you guys could lead me to the Best Auxiliary Cable.

I have bought a couple online and I'm not sure it is the phone but whenever I connect them to my phone I always have to play with it when I plug in to for example to my car or my Bose Speaker. It seems I have to pull it out slightly for them to sound.

Please advise...

Thanks
[HTC Amaze 4G] Y2Ne1:
anyone is good really but this is what i use in my car works perfect plus it's good to have beats audio in your rom here the cable http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Sensation-Thunderbolt-Auxiliary-Packaging/dp/B006CWTF2Y
[HTC Amaze 4G] invisiblefire101:
Monster cable in target goes for like 13 n its the same company that's makes beatsbydre
[HTC Amaze 4G] shiftylock:
I've actually been wondering this myself.

I personally use a Belkin cable I got at walmart back in like, 2009 (lol) but I have the opposite problem, when I so much as touch the cable it stops playing music.
[HTC Amaze 4G] kered424:
It's a phone problem. Others have been complaining about their headphones doing the same thing. I think its a design issue, but if you find the right cable, there shouldn't be a problem. I heard that gold plated connectors work pretty well. I myself have a pair of earbuds with a gold plated connector , and I can't say I've had any problems with it.

That being said, I doubt you'll need to dish out $10+ to buy a monster cable. I have non-gold plated connectors that work just as well. I've used cheap $1 cables from amazon or ebay and they seem to work fine.
[HTC Amaze 4G] invisiblefire101:
well ive had the same cable for around 2years and is hella good and works on all devices
[HTC Amaze 4G] bx10r:
I use Monster....no problems at all, durable too.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xFalse Profit:
one that works
[HTC Amaze 4G] william tanaya:
well. i used to change my aux cable a lot of times.

then i bought v-moda headphone and it came with two aux cable. i use one for my car, and one for my head phone. i really love the build quality, and i bought another 3.

trust me on this, it might be a little expensive, but it's really worth it.

http://v-moda.com/audio-only-cable/
[HTC Amaze 4G] NAIAmix:
no need to waste money on the biggest rip off in the history of man. Monster epitomizes best buy in terms of ripping people off and taking advantage.

Can't go wrong with Cables Unlimited

http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimi...UTF8&qid=1351851125&sr=8-2&keywords=aux+cable

1.09 with free shipping.

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that's actually a very well made cable with high quality build unlike the monster cables. Monster are average quality at best with ridiculous prices. V Moda are high quality and priced appropriately.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Winston O'Boogie:
Okay, sorry for the noob question... I know all about overclocking and underclocking... my question is how do I undervolt? Is there a kernal for Mini that supports it?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] R.A.G.E:
yep u need an UV kernel. AFAIK there are 2 rom with uv kernel: chocobread v2.2 and up, Emanon v5,v6 not know about v7 though. If i miss anything feel freee to corrct:)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Winston O'Boogie:
Cheers man, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I've read that Undervolting is the key to better battery life. Wanted to give it a try, but it looks like there's no kernals that support it for CM7.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dajoip:
I've been with Sprint for over 10 years, the last 2 of which I've had an HTC Evo 4G (rooted). I'm looking to switch over to Verizon in the next week or so and I'm leaning towards the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (unless someone has a better suggestion for a top-of-the-line Android offering). I'm looking for some advice/suggestions on how to make the switch - I have Titanium Backups for all of my apps - is it possible to restore these on the Droid Razr Maxx if I root this too? Also, I'm very used to HTC Sense on the Evo 4G - how will this impact the switchover, and is it possible to flash a Sense ROM on this new Verizon phone? Sorry if any of these questions are dumb, I've been stuck in the Sprint world for so long, I don't know what's going on outside of it. Just looking for some tips from people who've made the switch.

Thanks for any help in advance!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X_N_:
Wrong section. Post in Q&A.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dajoip:
Sorry, feel free to delete this thread.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pardonmyownage:
Have u looked through the rzr maxx forum? I doubt there are any sense roms. Last I checked Motorola locks down the phones hard. Doubt u can even get root, much less an unlocked boot loader.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stinky634:
You wont get a Sense ROM on a Motorola, only on HTC devices as far as I know.

The only thing I've heard about the RAZR is that it gets good battery life, and thats from an unrooted 'average' user perspective, so it must be good in that aspect.

My bro in law is on Verizon and just got the Rezound and is happy with it, coming from the EVO twin before that.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] blaine.hale:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/18/sharp-teams-up-with-design-company-for-new-feel-ux-android-skin/

Just thought I'd share that. Who else thinks it would look gorgeous ported to our One X's?

I'm sure the all mighty devs will have something when it's released with source (if that happens.)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] redpoint73:
Looks very iPhone to me.

Of course, variety in ROMs and different UI experiences are always welcome, IMO (if somebody is willing to port).
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] blaine.hale:
I'd actually say more WP7 than iOS.

The tile system and lay out of widgets.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] redpoint73:
Yeah, I was more thinking the app icons (simpler, bigger icon than typical on Android). Look very much like ripoffs of the iOS look. But there is def some WP7 inspiration in there too, for sure.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] nugzo:
I honestly do NOt think it would look gorgeous . It looks 10 years old.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] stnguyen09:
Do you mean dated or immature/gimmicky?

Personally, I think it looks good visually, but from a usability standpoint I don't see how it's better than anything else out there. Plus, all the animations and gimmicky stuff is just a bit too overwhelming.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] fadetoblack2104:
I'm a fan of open screens. This looks nice, but way to cluttered.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] zaisaroni:
The icons are terrible. Why do most UIs have the fake glass and chrome and such?

If anything WP7 has been so refreshing because it doesn't clutter the screen up with tons of fluff. Stock ICS Holo theme is pretty decent with the blue highlighting and mainly black themes. Then again many Android apps ignore guidelines...
[EVO 4G General] dajoip:
I've been with Sprint for over 10 years, the last 2 of which I've had an HTC Evo 4G (rooted). I'm looking to switch over to Verizon in the next week or so and I'm leaning towards the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (unless someone has a better suggestion for a top-of-the-line Android offering). I'm looking for some advice/suggestions on how to make the switch - I have Titanium Backups for all of my apps - is it possible to restore these on the Droid Razr Maxx if I root this too? Also, I'm very used to HTC Sense on the Evo 4G - how will this impact the switchover, and is it possible to flash a Sense ROM on this new Verizon phone? Sorry if any of these questions are dumb, I've been stuck in the Sprint world for so long, I don't know what's going on outside of it. Just looking for some tips from people who've made the switch.

Thanks for any help in advance!
[EVO 4G General] ECrispy:
I would suggest the Samsung Galaxy S3 as a better phone. You'll find a lot more rom's for it as well, in fact there's already a Sense port for the international version of the S3.

Do you use Google Voice? That will be a big change as there's no native integration like with Sprint. Your apps should restore just fine.
[EVO 4G General] ben.nesheim:
i would also suggest the gs3 or something that is closer to the evo lte (im still a little bit of an htc fanboy tho i do admit im waiting on a gs3 to come my way). if you do use voice integration verizon doesnt have (and i dont think they will at least not with out some market influence of lots of people using it, the only other carrier rumored to be getting it is att) but if not then no biggie for ya
[EVO 4G General] Pivo187:
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx screen is ugly...THe evo 4g original has better picture quality IMO...However, Verizon network smokes SPrint anyday..
[EVO 4G General] dajoip:
Thanks, I've heard of both the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Motorola Droid Razr HD as upcoming Verizon smartphones, potentially worth waiting for. However, release dates for both haven't been released yet, correct? I need a new phone/contract within the next two weeks, so I don't know if these will be an option for me.
[EVO 4G General] nabeelyo:
want to use my htc evo in pakistan on a network

can any one tell me how can i use my cellphone on my country,s network ??thr r only 2 cdma network connection available in my country what will i need ???
[EVO 4G General] Pivo187:
dajoip I would recommend you go play with it in person...my bro in law has the moto razor max. The screen is just ugly when compared to the smooth colorful screen of the EVO...I would def wait or just get the samsung its screen is a lot nice looking.
[EVO 4G General] dajoip:
I'd be willing to wait, if I had a better idea of when either of these phones were going to be released...are there any indications? I checked out the Maxx last night, and while I love the idea of it's ridiculous battery, I wasn't all that excited about the phone itself...
[EVO 4G General] dajoip:
I just spoke with a Verizon rep, they told me it was confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S3 would be shipping on July 10th.
[EVO 4G General] bigshock:
You see the droid incredible 4g? That is much better then the razor. Much better screen as the maxx has an ugly screen Imo. The battery is not as good as the maxx but it's really good. Sense 4.0 too.
[EVO 4G General] dajoip:
What makes it much better than the Maxx? I don't see too many negatives with the Maxx, and if it truly has double the battery, I think that's a huge positive...coming from the Evo for the last two years (and that being HTC), I'm skeptical of a smartphone with that small of a battery now - the battery life on it was absolutely atrocious! I'm actually hoping to wait for the Droid Razr HD to be announced/released.
[EVO 4G General] Muffycheeks:
I've thought about going to Verizon but there phone selection is very sparse. They also recently jack-up their prices on smart-phone contracts.
[EVO 4G General] dajoip:
It's not necessarily "jacked up" - I'll be on a family plan and it's actually the same price with their new prices but we'll have more minutes/data with the new structure.
[EVO 4G General] oluchika:
Verizon is accepting pre-orders of the Samsung Galaxy S3, however they are not carrying it in store as of yet. Pricing I think is $199 for 16GB and $250 for 32GB. You can look up videos of the GS3 to see if you like it. If I had to choose, I would go with it as it is the latest phone they are offering. If anything, if you don't like it (it does look like its a huge phone), just return it within the return window. Or you could keep it until something else comes along, sell it and use the money towards purchasing whatever else comes out.
[EVO 4G General] BoostmyXb:
Or you could wait for the HTC Phablet that its supposed to come out for Verizon.

"Rumors" Don't know how solid that is.

My wife has the Razr Maxx and doesn't have any complaints other then not having ICS 4.0 yet, she charges the phone every 2 days no need for extended battery's.
[EVO 4G General] -EViL-KoNCEPTz-:
Motorola + VZW + root = FAIL, the photon on sprint is a pain in the ass to unlock and sprint isn't as strict as VZW with locking bootloaders. Every device on VZW with the exception of the galaxy nexus is a pain to root. VZW didn't get a gs2 model because Samsung refused to lock up the bootloader and VZW doesn't want people rooting their devices. The only reason the nexus isn't locked up tight is because of its reputation as a developers device, and the fact Google made them sign an agreement to get the rights to have the nexus exclusively for a few months before it was released on other US carriers. Sure VZW has fast speeds, they also have capped data and prices that should be considered robbery, they might as well make you pay your bill at gunpoint. Sure, it looks comparable when you're shopping around, until you get your bill and the extra $50-80 in fees and taxes are added in. My mom is on VZW with a family plan, 4 lines, no smartphones, no data plan, unlimited minutes and text and her bill is over $300 a month. It was just around $200 when she was shopping around then after they added $85 in taxes, surcharges and fees it went up to just over $300 :eek: and their customer service is outright ****, they don't give a damn about the customers, just the customers money. They will tell you whatever they think you want to hear to get you to sign up, even if it is an outright, bold faced lie.

We are legion, for we are many.
[EVO 4G General] alaman68:
actually, you will be sharing less data across numerous devices while paying a monthly access charge per device. Look very closely at the contracts and pricing, it is not a good deal and a trend I hope is not followed by other carriers.
[EVO 4G General] dajoip:
Um, well I'm glad you seem to know more about my situation than I do, but I actually have looked through it, I know how much data will be shared within the plan (which is more), and I already have a quoted price and it's comparable to what we'd pay within the old structure.

I didn't ask the question in this thread to be told what a bad idea Verizon is and that I'm going to be ripped off, since I know this is an Evo and Sprint forum...I was just hoping for some helpful information about potential compatibility between rooted phones across different networks.
[EVO 4G General] tommy0823:
Read up on unlocking bootloaders for motor and HTC a big red. Your best bet is Sammy.
[EVO 4G General] BoostmyXb:
Yes Lookie here.

Verizon Share Plan
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aliman1:
Hello all

Im on a UK Tmobile contract and have just updated my firmware, however i didnt make a note of my original stock/tmobile firmware number

Does anybody have this and know where i can get a copy from as i will be rooting my phone

Regards

Ali
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Stock rom threaded . branded roms

But you will have to guess your original version if more than one posted .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1671969

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave_uk:
My TMUK S3 shipped with stock XXLE8 (now OTA updated to XXLF2).

They don't have branded firmware.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aliman1:
Thank you all

will have a look at the Roms/firmware

Regards

Ali
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashmont:
T-Mobile UK has branded firmware on some contracts

How I wish that were true for everyone. My TMUK S3 shipped with the TMU variant of LE8 and doesn't have OTA enabled. I received LF2 (via KIES) the same day everyone was getting excited about the new features in LFB and haven't had a further update. So now I am three versions behind and who knows which update I will get out of the three that are now available. It seems incredibly inefficient to do carrier branded ROMS this way especially when TMU only had three differences I could detect: T-Mobile UK homepage as default on Internet, T-Mobile settings for data/MMS and removal of OTA. Hardly worth having a whole firmware stream for. I have Twitter following the SGS3 firmware update and the number of different ROMs that have to be supported is incredible. It's also weird that T-Mobile all across Europe have had LFB firmware updates but not a chirp from T-Mobile UK.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] weavy:
I just bought my new s3 on Saturday from t mobile as an upgrade

when i got home and plugged it in there was an update TO BUILD IMM76D.I9300BVALF2 BASEBAND I9300BVLF2 TO IMM76D.I9300BVALF2 WITH THE SAME BASEBAND VERSION

Pus i my self don't have to option up OTA as its been disabled

i believe that T mobile and Orange removed this from there phones but when they were trying to get the phones out in the beginning some got out without being alter'd and having the option Of OTA updates

this is why some can and the rest cant so i believe anyway s
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashmont:
That sounds very plausible. The twitter stream I mentioned posted a link to the website where they get the firmware update data from. Depressingly most of the UK carrier firmware has not been updated since LF2. Frankly I'm amazed that Britain being a relatively big market has to wait so long for updates. I'm becoming increasingly tempted to flash the unbranded firmware and take the risk of voiding the warranty.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] weavy:
when i 1st got the galaxy s with T mobile there was such a **** up there boards was busting at the sides and it hit the news all over the world most of us got sick of it and went and Flashed our phones im not far from it my self but im not rushing with my new s3 but i still have my s1 that im using for Flashing

so what is the update that is about at the moment or are they waiting on jelly bean ????
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave_uk:
Screw the warranty. If you wait for TMUK, you'll be waiting a long time.

Hard bricked my SGS2, which was rooted, and they fixed it under warranty anyway.

As the wise men at Nike say...Just Do It. :p