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[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] x-cimo:
Missing Mass storage mode

Screen too dark in bright sunlight
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] robsonline:
This is bugging me too! I have 4 Exchange accounts I keep up with, and it is extremely irritating to have to scroll to the bottom to get it to download the entire message when you have already set it to do so! I never had to do this with my Thunderbolt! I just hope one of the developers will find a fix for this!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] kola1228:
i really hope it's just Touchwiz bc i can't stand this! Once the vzw model gets aosp jellybean im all over it.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Baldilocks:
The screen delay? Mine turns on instantly.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Forgetfull:
Try and download a third party app. Ya I know you shouldn't have to but it's like that
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Monoman67:
I tend to leave things stock for a while but after the first two weeks I had to ditch the Samsung keyboard for Swype. The stock keyboard just couldn't compare.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] BubZX:
Yup mine too.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] turbosrrgood:
Personally I think the stock email apps are iffy at best. The beauty of android is that you can replace just about any app with a better one (email, browser, messaging, ect...). Actually one of the things that drives me crazy about iOS (I have an iPad for work), is that you cannot do this. You can get a "new" browser but they are just basically different skins over safari. <end anti-apple rant>

As far as email apps are concerned, you can probably find one that suits your needs in the market. I like K-9, mainly for technical reasons as it is very heavy on features. I have been using it for years, so there may be better ones out there now.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Bagbug:
pretty much the same, so forget my question :P
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] eyecon82:
that is normal behavio and i like it since i dont have to keep pressing the power button
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] DCRocks:
Big thanks, my GF was bugging out over this.. lol...
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] oldbbman:
+1
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] dabluprint173:
Whenever i open multiple tabs in the S3's internet browser,or move to a different application, the inactive tabs reload/refresh automatically after only seconds of inactivity.

This gets really frustrating with websites that require passwords, whereas, I will have to key in my credentials every time the page reloads. any tips for this?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] crayzeeteri:
Hmmmm...

My biggest annoyance is since day 1, I have the notification in the bar saying I have a new voicemail. I don't, and it won't go away! Any way to fix this??

Next, when doing something power intensive, ie; uploading to Dropbox, using the portable hotspot feature to connect my laptop, etc., the phone gets really hot... I mean REALLY HOT!! Is this normal? Or is something wrong? Kinda panicking cuz it's already rooted - could not STAND the awful battery life with all the bloatware. From what I understand, I can no longer use the warranty since I rooted it, correct?

And last, I've had the Vibrant since it came out up until this was released, and ran lots of different ROMs, all of which I totally loved, and all had wonderful sound! Voodoo, Beats, or even just some tweaks. In comparison, the sound on the SGS3 is not impressive at all! I', hoping one of the wonderful devs here comes up with something! U guys are the BEST btw, many thanks!

Oh yeah, remembered one more thing - I was last running DocMaster's ICS ROM on my Vibrant, and the phone app had a super cool lookin dial pad. Kind of a mirrored neon blue. Could have sworn they said it was from the SGS3, but that's not what I've got here. I've looked and looked for it on replacement apps, but can't find it. Silly I know, but if anyone knows where I can find it and how I get it on here, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks again for every one of you!!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] danipoak:
Just Odin back to stock and you can use your warranty. Are you using a custom Rom? That could explain the phantom voicemail.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] xxdesire5044XXX:
any of you guys having a issue where you get a text and after you read it and go back to the home screen and it says you still have a number 1 next to the messaging icon? so far the only way it will go away is clearing the ram and shutting the phone off. anybody know anything about this?

im waiting for samsungs advanced team to call me back
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Monoman67:
Yes with the Messages app it insists i have two messages. The Messaging app is fine.

If the problem persists then I plan to ditch the Messages service/app an use Messaging with VVM app/service.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] irock1985:
Ummm.... I have a dedicated enter button.... Bottom right???

Sent from my Sprint GS3
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] aNYthing24:
Does anyone's phone randomly get really hot sometimes?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] oldbbman:
On att and no mine does not
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] TokedUp:
Anyone know how to STOP my screen from turning on when I get a SMS? most annoying thing ever on a phone.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] eyecon82:
there is no way

use handcent and disable notifications for your native messaging app
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] eyecon82:
im annoyed that freaking apple took away our universal search

you can no longer search contacts and apps via search

i posted a fix for this elsewhere, but you have to do it each time after a reboot :(
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] seonny:
Is anyone able to regularly break 5000 on Quadrant without rooting, etc? Took me at least 10 runs to get 5300, it usually scores between 4800-4900. I'm with Rogers.

Otherwise, the only thing that really bothers me is the stock music player - it resets the volume every time I plug it into a new output.. I like to leave it on max.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] j0hnZ:
I hate that I have nothing to whine about anymore. No more sense to annoy me, no more HTC anything to annoy me. No more light leaks etc..

I hate how it's exactly what I was missing since I changed providers and Verizon didn't have any new age Galaxy devices when I got my POS ReZound.

I also hate that when people say they hate TW they miraculously swapped out the launcher and think TW is gone and they are so much happier now because they got rid of it. TouchWiz is more like a windows manager, TouchWiz is not just a home launcher. I like TouchWiz, but I always get rid of the TouchWiz launcher...just saying.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] fishfuzz:
Near the bottom of the device occasionally, but not unexpectedly.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] G Star:
Battery Life

How's the battery life on the S III?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] daijizai:
In contacts use the menu key and go to the option labeled "Contacts to Display"
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] daijizai:
when connected to Bluetooth you cannot use S Voice unless your Bluetooth allows; S Voice will not listen to normal microphone...
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] fishfuzz:
Compared to the g2 - - pretty great. Running Phantom Hacker as well.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] blackguy101:
I only have 2 major issues (Verizon model)

1. Whenever I receive a text message the screen turns on

2. Even when I change the vibration pattern inside the settings, every time I get a text message the default ring vibration occurs.

If these two things get fixed ill be a happy camper
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] TheDiabolicaL1:
This this this this this

Wtf? Those on shared data or tiered plans are ****ed. I'm thinking of filing a FTC complaint on behalf of all those affected.

Do you notice it also reloads pages when you hit the back key?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jdhommert:
touchwiz

/thread
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] EndlessDissent:
True. My sister has the Evo, and it definitely feels slightly bigger than the S3.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Manar Aleryani:
Using International version. Same problem you mentioned with some voice calls. I turn the speaker on and then back off. Worked 80% of the times.

Temple run as you mentioned lag as ****.

Additional problem: Waking up the phone by home or power button sometimes takes up to 2 seconds. Annoying :-(

---------- Post added at 08:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:46 AM ----------

More disappointed than anyone with the International version of the phone. Check my hatred thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1771046
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] fullofsecrets:
Based on what I've read, the Evo is narrower in terms of width (though under a millimeter):

Evo 4G LTE - 5.31" x 2.71" x 0.35"

Samsung Galaxy S III - 5.38" x 2.78" x 0.34"

Looks like it's also marginally shorter, too. The Galaxy is a hair's-breadth thinner.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Xalky:
I f I'm talkin on my phone, I can't open my contacts to get a phone number while in the conversation. I s that typical?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] slickdaddy96:
S-Voice doesn't stay silent when phone is put on vibrate...

The s-voice app does not silence like all other notifications and apps do when putting the phone on vibrate mode with the volume rockers. You can hit the settings gear on the volume pop-up and go down and manually turn it down, but that is a pain. The s-voice chime should not be heard when just using the rocker or even the toggle switch in the notification bar to put on vibrate. I accidently hit my home button in church (I wasn't playing with my phone I was hoping it was on vibrate and was checking. Then s-voice comes up and I hear the chime. Wasn't loud enough for people to really hear it in church, but an annoyance none the less. I know I can turn off the home button twice to s-voice function, but I kind of like ability to do that.

Any thoughts on a fix?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Sidneymac:
I notice when I try making a contact have a display picture it keeps selecting a specific picture tho I went through the process of cropping a different picture.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] dbdynsty25:
Default view of the call log includes text messages. Who the hell needs to see their texts in their call log?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ThC23:
I'm starting to hate how SVoice sometimes work and sometimes doesn't.

Specially to wake it up from lock screen.

Powered by the SGSIII
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Baldilocks:
You can already fix that in the Web settings. Since day one.

That's more of a personal problem. Not a problem with the phone.

It's noticeable at close range. But, much better than the GS2.

Touchwiz doesn't have anything to do with menu structures. That's an Android thing.

If you don't like the built in Messenger, use another one -- most of us do anyway.

As for the others.. meh, nitpicking.

[*] Hated that the capacitive buttons powered off by default, and was very glad when I found out there was a setting to leave them on.

Really? You're doing it wrong then.

This camera is simply one of the best I have ever used. It's on par with my old iPhone 4S as it uses the same camera hardware.

Again, in the settings, under Security you can clear everything. Just takes a minute or two to actually look.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] SlimSnoopOS:
Not sure if we're looking at the same thing but you can switch this by pressing Menu/View By once you are in the Recent section of the dialer. I say this under the premise that you are looking under: Phone/Recent
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] dbdynsty25:
Yes I'm aware you can change it. I'm just saying the default view includes the stuff I don't want to show. It's ridiculous.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ikjadoon:
Anyone ever been unable to unlock their phone? About once a day, sliding doesn't do anything! Ridiculous as I have to restart the phone. . .

Also, anyone had the GPS lock on perfectly and then a few seconds later it would be way off and stay that way? It's like it's switching from fine to coarse. . .
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] fullofsecrets:
If this option is indeed there in the default browser, I would love for someone to tell me where it's located. I have just taken seven screenshots and uploaded them to display what I see on each screen when I press the Menu button, and the word "Settings" isn't anywhere I've found. Unfortunately, I cannot share the link with you, much as I would like to do so, because the XDA forums consider me too "new" even though my account is over a year old (I read more than I talk). :) I'm not disputing you on the Settings option, truly -- only saying that I really can't find it, and neither could the Sprint rep with whom I spoke about it.

Sure, but that doesn't mean it's not a problem. I think most of us avoid buying shoes that don't fit us, right? Human factors are also important in making sure that the hardware fits the human, rather than the human trying to accommodate the hardware.

I downloaded Handcent. One person's nitpick is another person's priority. I am simply stating what's bugging me. If it isn't bugging you, too, that's great. No need to dismiss things that I view as areas that could be improved, though.

I've had digital cameras almost just about since digital cameras were available for consumers to purchase. I took photos on my honeymoon in 1999 with a digital camera. With the Samsung Galaxy S III, I took my sample images in good, non-glaring daylight, when usually even less-than-stellar phone cams will produce a reasonable image. I zoomed, made absolutely certain of my focus, and snapped. The results were blurry, and I was standing stock still and not breathing because I was snapping a picture of a rabbit in our yard and didn't want to startle it, so no shake on my part.

Besides, no need to take my word for it. I've seen reviews that say that the Evo 4G LTE has a better camera but lesser photo editing software, while the Galaxy S III has better photo editing software but a lesser camera.

Again, I'm not seeing this supposed Settings menu of which you speak. I don't doubt you, but I will say this: are you certain it's there on the Galaxy S III browser? I ask, because it's readily accessible on my spouse's Galaxy S II -- I found it there straightaway. But -- and again, I wish I could link those screenshots -- I have been unable to locate it on the S III. If you have a screenie showing a path, I'd genuinely appreciate having the knowledge.

I'm delighted that you are happy with your Samsung Galaxy S III. Go ye forth and enjoy it, truly. But that doesn't make it the phone for me, just like the iPhone, or any other phone on the market, isn't for everyone.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] eyecon82:
never had any of those issues..sorry
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] EndlessDissent:
If you've been using digital cameras so long, you should know the difference between digital and optical zoom. Phone cameras use digital zoom only. Optical zoom would require the lens to retract and extend into/from the phone. If you know the difference between digital zoom and optical zoom, you will also know that when you use digital zoom, it makes your pictures look blurry and pixelated. That goes for real cameras and phone cameras. Don't use digital zoom and then complain about a blurry picture. Use digital zoom, and expect a blurry picture.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] gbzbar:
After you hit "Settings" in the browser, scroll down through the options menu that pops up... they don't end with "Save for offline reading". Below you'll find other browser options including setting the brightness.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] EndlessDissent:
When you press Menu, scroll to the bottom of the list. It isn't obvious that the menu scrolls, but it does.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ikjadoon:
Ah, it's all good. I'll give Sammy a ring, :)

Oddly, my email widget won't update either! :(
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] RaymondPJR:
I've only just begun to play around with mine so I haven't found too many annoyances yet. I dropped it on the way to buy a cover and the screen cracked. Dealing with T-Mob and Asurion for a replacement=annoyance. Pretty phone, but that pastic back and especially the sides are too slick. What were they thinking? And the bezel on this baby is apparently all plastic and not much protection for the screen edges in a fall, unlike my original Vibrant's tough metal bezel. Did pick up my protective cover, lol.

Anywho, Touchwiz is already getting jettisoned for me. It's annoying to be in landscape mode, hit back, and then have the phone suddenly in portrait on the home screen. It's back to Apex launcher for me although that keeps fc'ing evey time I try to add more home screens. Then there is the Email widget which automatically displays my Gmail account and not just my yahoo like I want it too. So the widget says "Combined inbox" and if you tap it, it changes to either Gmail or Yahoo. Problem is you can't tap the top of the widget and open either, you have to tap an individual email, then back out to scroll through the list. I prefer tapping the widget top then scrolling, not going straight to an individual email and backing out. Lastly, I love transparent app drawers, but the underlying wallpaper should be dimmed so you can make out the icons easier. If there is a fix (setting somewhere) please someone let me know. Otherwise I'm kanging some of the old subtle wallpapers I have from Team Whiskey days.

Samsuck keyboard got the boot too. Would've been alright if there were other characters you could access by a longpress, but that is only available for the numbers along the top. Every punctuation takes an alt press, then alt press back. Unusable and not nice to rip off swype anyway. Just installed swype beta and I'm ready to go.

Next to get the boot is S-Voice. Just sad, obviously not ready for release. I'll look into Google now or just use Speaktoit Assistant.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] kola1228:
What carrier are you on?

I'm on VZM and every time i press the unlock button, it takes around 1-2 seconds for the screen to wake up.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] slickdaddy96:
Probably s-voice related.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Baldilocks:
I have an AT&T branded (rooted) S-Voice frozen GS3 and and International GS3.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] kola1228:
I have the VZW, rooted, and debloated (no s-voice), and its still an issue. I've experienced this on 2 different phones from verizon.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tailsthecat3:
My galaxy s2 e4gt did that. I was forced to adapt. Unless I removed the sd card. But who does that?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] det0n8r:
I'm on VZW, turning off the lock screen ripple effect brought it down from 1-2 seconds to less than .5.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] SiNJiN76:
Before you guys freeze or uninstall S-Voice. Go into S-Voice settings and uncheck the Double Tap option. If you don't and you uninstall/freeze...there is no other way to get that setting unchecked. Which will in turn give you that lag after pressing the Home button.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] SiNJiN76:
Are you guys blocking ads? I noticed that that happens when I block ads.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] SlimSnoopOS:
Figured I should ask this here since we're helpful around this forum. It's not an annoyance but more of a question. I keep a one minute screen timeout but wanted to test smart stay so I changed that to fifteen seconds. Does Smart Stay work for anyone when the phone is six to ten inches away from their face? I've noticed mine only works when my phone is less than six inches away (or the length of your hand), which is uncomfortably close in my opinion. I don't personally use smart stay but I like to use everything in my phone at least once.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tennisjunkie:
Omg!!! Thank you for that. You have me laughing out loud. I needed something light and humorous. Lol... Too funny. :D
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] richg12524:
Yep, same thing with my VZW phone, the first 3 hours I constantly lost home WiFi, couldn't find any posts related to the problem so I set up static IP, I haven't had an issue since then.

Rich
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tennisjunkie:
Yes, in fact, I have the skyrocket s2 on att and I noticed it first on that phone. I just literally picked my pre order up (s3 on Verizon) this afternoon so I have yet to check it out on this phone. Wondering if it's a Samsung issue...???
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tennisjunkie:
Lmaorotf. Wow. Some funny people in this forum. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. SO TRUE THOU ABOUT THAT WHISTLER!!! UH... like wtf were they thinking? :confused:
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] EndlessDissent:
From what I've read, it's a SAMOLED issue.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jhego:
The LED notification setting is pretty bad. Nowhere near close to Blackberry's settings. I hope they fix the lightflow soon.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] BubZX:
+1
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Srgsx:
As anyone found a work-around for the native messaging app displaying mms pictures as slideshows ? Most idiotic -
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] auronx62:
Has anyone experienced this with their phone? It's like some sorta adware or something... I click it and it opens iPhone browser to some ad. I don't recall downloading anything that's not from market... anyone know how I can locate this file obliterate this sob? It's annoying as hell as it comes up like 2 times a day.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] MrJobs:
Touchwiz sacked, but after rooting, removing bloatware and downloading Nova launcher I'm golden. I replaced mms and email apps with stock ICS versions.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Baldilocks:
Did you download an MP3 downloader or some other 'iffy' app from the market? They are notorious for spamming your notification area. If so, that's the culprit. Uninstall it and it will go away.

Also..... iPhone browser?????
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Ascertion:
Search airpush detector. It'll find the app that's pushing those ads to your notification bar. Also be sure to 1star rate that app. (Yes, even market apps do this.)
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] chisledice:
Agreed with Facebook issue. Happened on my fascinate and again on here. Very annoying when I am driving and go to scroll through people to call...

As for the MMS, I ran with an older version... then again... rooted and rom'ed. Beans all the way! Just gotta get a full AOSP build with no touch wiz...
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Baldilocks:
Don't sync Facebook contacts -- problem solved.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] MrJobs:
Looks like someone is texting your girlfriend a lot.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] auronx62:
I mean to say open up browser. But Ida limits newbs from "spamming" so I couldn't even edit post lol. But yea... I did download espn audio, iheartradio, last fm and spotify...could throse be the culprit??
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] HHF2:
Okay I haven't seen this one listed yet. When I plug in the 3.5 mm jack into my truck, I get a lot of static. Also when I am talking to someone, they hear echo in their speaker. Has anyone else noticed this?

Edit: I have yet to have this problem on any other phone I have had.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Baldilocks:
Like someone mentioned before. Download Airpush Detector from the market. It will tell you which app is SPAMMING you.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] auronx62:
Hey thanks for the tip, I installed a thermometer app and airbrush seems to have detected it... however I'm not sure if this occurred before or after I installed that app. Guess I'll find out in due time. Thanks again!