[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] sekigah84:
Reported/Confirmed Bug List for US Galaxy S3 Variants

This is going to be for the

stock ROM

and hopefully this will be a starting point for devs of this great device to start ironing them out in their custom ROMs. If you are not on a stock ROM, please do not post issues here unless it is a common issue throughout all ROMs you have tried. For example, WIFI disconnecting on any and all ROMs you have used. This is to weed out the actual issues/bugs from ROM issues/bugs.

I will try to keep the issues list up to date. If you see one not in the OP, please PM me!

If this has helped you, please click "Thanks"

Note: If you are having issues with connectivity via Bluetooth with car systems, please note that it is probably not a bug. While Bluetooth connectivity works on some cars, other cars might not be compatible. This is once again not a bug. It is just a lack of compatibility.

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Rules:

-Do a search first.

-If you find the same issue, quote it and +1. Once an issue is confirmed by three different people, I will update it from Reported to Confirmed.

-Post your Carrier and Capacity type

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Confirmed Hardware Issues:

-Wifi disconnects and reconnects. Temporary Workaround: Disable one of the encryptions http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27720169&postcount=12 Also http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26987997&postcount=80 This will decrease the frequency but not eliminate.Thanks brett98765

Wifi Issue Discussion & Troubleshooting: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28303453#post28303453

-Phone overheating Possible Fix: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1790061

Confirmed Software Issues:

-You must clear data in Google Wallet before flashing any ROM or it will be forever broken! Launch Google Wallet Hit menu button> Settings> Reset Google Wallet. If you messed up, you will see a "Secure element not responding"

-When you open the phone app, Favorites is 2nd from the right. Once you select contacts, it is now on the far right. (UI Bug)

-Unable to set lockscreen wallpaper Temporary Workaround: Decrease image size.

-Battery drain from cell standby issue. Possible Fix http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1790061

-Calendar time zones are incorrect and can appear at the wrong times. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29029536&postcount=280 Temporary Workaround: Remaking appointments via PC will fix it. (Thanks genepool & ikjadoon)

Confirmed Manufacturing Defects:

-Bluetooth Headsets / Car adapters cause popping sounds for audio. It was discovered to be bad phones.http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28632833&postcount=222 (Thanks nerdstaz)

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Reported Unconfirmed Hardware Issues:

-GPS Issues. Some users reporting their phones not locking or reporting incorrect locations.

-LED settings do not work as intended. Third party LED configuration programs do not light up the correct LEDs and LED functionality seems limited. No clear description of LED colors.

Reported Unconfirmed Software Issues:

-GAPPS FCs when restoring call log and sms/mms via Mybackup Pro - Clear data for Google Framework.

-AT&T Visual Voicemail isn't working. Fix: AT&T Provisioning problem. Call AT&T's tech support to remove AT&T Message from the phone. It is incompatible Thanks malinois16

-Exchange notifications do not clear after viewing emails.

-Wifi turns on automatically - It is a setting. Not a bug. Disable Sprint Automatic Connection. For Verizon and other carriers, check your WIFI settings.

-Emails do not load properly or the background color is messed up. Fix: Go to Menu > Settings > Power Settings > Disable Background Color. Thanks ikjadoon

-While listening to music, the phone vibrates. Fix: Disable Auto-Haptic. It does not play well with audio apps. (Thanks Time_Zone)

Reported Unconfirmed Manufacturing Defects:

-Camera smudge

-Volume rocker / Power button wiggle around.

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Unknown Issues:

-Missing Tracking Numbers for 32GB Phones! (Only for West Coast)

-Missing phones (Only for Verizon =[)

-Missing money from bank accounts/credit cards.

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