yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III General] danielstorti:
When I have installed the UK version I got the same behavior. I have to do a factory reset to get rid off it.
[Galaxy S III General] rscherk:
Just go to:

Messages > Settings > CB Activation

Just disable :)
[Galaxy S III General] ariedam:
Witch is the best modem to use with Vivo in Rio?
[Galaxy S III General] andreheitor:
I'm using modem XXLFB and its good and stable modem, good signal strong... i'm from Minas Gerais, and using CTBC and Tim brazilian.
[Galaxy S III General] Simonetti2011:
New subject, same topic:

Has anyone where with a stock Brazilian ROM received any OTA update?

I find Samsung Brasil really slow in terms of updating Brazilian firmware.... actually, I don't think they do it at all. I wonder if they care at all about that.

Edit: for me it doesn't matter anyway, because I abhor Brazilan firmware and always use European ROMS. So the question above is just a matter of collecting some info.

I believe we all - as customers of Samsung Brasil should start a movement on Twitter and Facebook to force them to speak up on the subject. If enough people start annoying them about this, they will probably say something.
[Galaxy S III General] haranbh:
Hey! Can you guys confirm what's the best modem for Claro here in Brazil ?

Anyone tested it ?

I'm currently using LI8 with CyanogenMOD 10 (latest), but I want to hear some opinions.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] eric-filth:
XXLH1 are good modem. Good sound when are you talking and have good signal.

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[Galaxy S III General] mesquitamateus:
Hi guys, i am new here, i got one S3 about 1 month ago and i already changed the Rom.

Currently i am using android revolution hd 9.5.0, and i most say it's awesome, really fast and stable, the only problem that i noticed is the camera. I don't know if i am the problem or it is a problem with the rom, the camera is apparently a little out of sync with the flash, the photos look to be a little dark than normal.

Well, i got one question, how can i see the modem that i am using?
[Galaxy S III General] rodrigorp:
The lastest Brazilian ROM is BLG2 (ICS). I'm using the lastest jellybean leak from UK and running fine.

You can get the official Odin ROMS on sammobile.com/firmware

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[Galaxy S III General] Simonetti2011:
That ROM (Brazil LG2) is way too old compared to European ROMs. It totally sucks.
[Galaxy S III General] danielps23:
I am also using BLG2... Why are you saying that it is so different from the european roms?
[Galaxy S III General] rodrigorp:
I don't think it's different. It's the lastest for our region, and we can see that version in another Latin countries.

It's just another version number and we receive this update last month, probably preparing for the JB update because there's already a OTA leak for this version (BLG2) to JB for Trinidad and Tobago (TTT) ROM.

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[Galaxy S III General] Cruzaders:
I bought my s3 last week at a TIM store >.>

My biggest fear is: S3 sold in Brazil has the same hardware as the international one? Like: Gorilla Glass 2 and 4G ?

I was told that some phones sold by samsung in Brazil does not have gorilla glass and other stuff, ex: GT-N7000 aka note (saw this at their FAQ list).
[Galaxy S III General] rodrigorp:
Yes, it's gorilla glass 2 and no, no 4G. There's only 2 4G LTE being sold. One from USA, a special version with 2 core processor instead of 4 core and also has 2GB RAM (it's not a GT9300 version).

Another version was appeared on IFA Berlin named GT9305 with the same 4 core processor and 2GB RAM.

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[Galaxy S III General] gustavct:
I just installed the lastest Jelly Bean from Polland http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 but when I try to use the Samsung Galaxy S / S2 CSC app to chance the CSC there's no brazilian CSC codes.

How can I change that?
[Galaxy S III General] bra2006:
From what I read: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31942710&postcount=1 this version doesn't include Brazilian codes. Only:
[Galaxy S III General] gustavct:
Is there any CSC that is similar to brazilian ones?
[Galaxy S III General] RATOz:
For Brazilian csc needs wait... I'm using Poland with zto csc
[Galaxy S III General] bra2006:
I wouldn't be qualified to answer that, but from what I'm reading, this makes no difference aside from getting OTA notifications.
[Galaxy S III General] danielps23:
Why don't you just wait a week or two to get the official brazilian update?

I really don't understand why people are so desperate to update their phones...
[Galaxy S III General] Steve_max:
AFAIK, CSC=Country/Carrier Specific Changes, or preloaded **** apps. You don't necessarily need to use the ZTO CSC to have your phone in PT-BR, with BR dictionaries and etc.

However, wanam's stock odexed ROM is the full stock experience, only rooted, but it includes over 100 CSCs, with ZTO among them. If you feel you NEED to use the Brazilian CDC, that may be your answer.
[Galaxy S III General] Bidshelf:
For everyone who wants the Brazilian ZTO CSC, just flash the file above my signature through CWM Recovery.

It works flawlessly with latest LIB JB Poland firmware.
[Galaxy S III General] andmoc:
First, thanks for this thread.

I'm using the Dragon Jelly Beam rom, based on DLI5 and is almost perfect. No FC's, super fast, functional and everything on my phone is working ok. My battery life with normal/heavy usage is 2 days (3G+, wifi and Bluetooth always ON).

I will only change this rom after a few days from now (official release) because i doubt it will be a lot betther than this rom.

Great phone now with (finally) a great o.s.
[Galaxy S III General] bra2006:
Since installing the polish jelly bean I keep receiving SMS broadcast messages: TIM SP 11

Sometimes the come up every minute, I probably received some 40 so far in less than a day.

I haven't changed CSC.

Anybody experiencing that?
[Galaxy S III General] andreheitor:
Try this: open MENSAGENS - click button touch CONFIGURAÇÕES - ATIVAÇÃO DE CB (desativado)
[Galaxy S III General] bra2006:
Seems to have worked. Tks.
[Galaxy S III General] crizolli:
HAHAHA. A week or two?

Come on, Junior.. Looks like you know nothing about Samsung's update M.O. in Brazil.

People are more than right to seek updates elsewhere.. Waiting for local one's is a joke.
[Galaxy S III General] danielps23:
The latest offcial update took about two or three weeks at most to be available to us.

Just go, download the new ROM from Poland, flash it and start complaining about problems, it is up to you. Or start crying because you bricked your phone...

I simply cannot understand why you need to hurry like: "OMG my phone is terrible!!! I NEED this update and I NEED it NOW"
[Galaxy S III General] skylaneffz:
Heading to Brasil next week....

Oi!

I'm heading to Brasil next week to visit my wife's family....going to be Mostly in Goiana...with some time in Brasilia. Any recommendations on a pre-paid sim for my GT-i9300? I hear Vivo is good.....but I also hear that good coverage is largely regional.

Obrigado!
[Galaxy S III General] bra2006:
Seems like Vivo is the one with the least amount of complains, but I wouldn't say it´s much different than the others. People here opt for the same carriers as theirs contacts, as it´s almost free for call inside their network.

As for internet, TIM and Claro charge a small amount per day used, which might interest you. I wouldn't know if that applies to Vivo also.
[Galaxy S III General] juliano_q:
The last time I checked their brazilian roms were 2 or 3 versions behind the European roms.

JB will be here probably on 2 or 3 months, maybe later.

I flushed the rom from Poland and my device is working perfectly.

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[Galaxy S III General] danielps23:
Hummm interesting comments are starting to rise about the holy "official" Poland update that everybody rushed to update their phones.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32266373&postcount=32

Samsung was clearly trying to use Poland as a testbed, but it ended better for them because the testbed is not just Poland anymore.
[Galaxy S III General] danielps23:
More interesting comments...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1918165
[Galaxy S III General] Simonetti2011:
You're quite optimistic, Juliano! I'd double that estimate of yours and say at least 4-6 until Samsung Brasil (argh!) releases JB.

Take the Galaxy S2 for example: many countries have already released ICS 4.0.4 for the S2 (over 2 months ago), and Brazil and still one of the very few countries that still doesn't have an official release of 4.0.4 for the S2, and probably won't.

I know for a fact that Samsung Brasil does have an engineering department (I've spoken to them), but I cannot tell how big it is or how involved this engineering dept. is in Android releases. For all I know, their only task might be to customize ROMs for the operators: Claro, Oi, Vivo and Tim.
[Galaxy S III General] Snaydher:
Best modem

Hey guys, i'm arrived from NY yesterday with my new GS3 :D

Flash XXDLIB moded by Wanan and everything works great, so fast and smooth, and i'm in love with my new toy. Which modem works better here in Brazil, by the way using TIM

Thanks a lot...
[Galaxy S III General] rodrigorp:
There's no problem on using international versions on Brazil. I'm using the Polish version since it was been released and it works normally. I'm a TIM client too.
[Galaxy S III General] Ze Tolas:
Its just with me or Stock ZTO modem is way better then Polish JB?Least for me signal response is more stronger.
[Galaxy S III General] Snaydher:
Yeah, i ask here for this, my JB modem is terrible. In all calls i have problems. Anyone using some better modem than XXDLIB?
[Galaxy S III General] LeeoNardo:
Poland ROM and signal

Hi people.

I´m using the Poland ROM since it was available, and no problems here.

No signal losses for voice and data (I´m using Oi), no force closes, no freezes.

And one interesting thing: I didn´t wipe anything. I´ve just flashed the Poland ROM under my old ZTO through Odin.

Regards,

LeeoNardo
[Galaxy S III General] mirdones:
Anyone know which modem is best with Claro in Sao Paulo?

I am getting very poor reception on the network, many times going to EDGE.

I am using the Poland JB rom.
[Galaxy S III General] respider:
How can I set phone number format to brazilian like +55 (XX) XXXX-XXXX ?

When I get unknown calls my phone shows something like XXX-XXX-XXX, definitely not brazilian phone number format.

I'm currently on Omega 27.2
[Galaxy S III General] rwallach:
Amigos,

Did anyone try any of the latest JB firmwares from october 15? Áustria, Sweden, Spain, etc? I'd like to know the chances of having any problems here. My service provider is Vivo (area code 12).

Thanks in advance!

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[Galaxy S III General] Motodoido:
Yes, I'm using Sweden and no problems (Vivo too)
[Galaxy S III General] rbulbow:
Vivo in SP

LeeoNardo,

Did you manage to root your GS3 or you're simply using the stock rom?

I'm asking this because I've also downloaded the Poland Stock ROM and I'm planning to flash it tonight.

Right now, I'm on CM9 and I have no major problems with it.

Just curious and willing to use the stock camera again (simply the best one I know).

Thanks a lot.
[Galaxy S III General] rvbeppler:
Hi,

According to samfirmware.com, we have now official android 4.1.1 to Brazil phones.

OTA updates will be a question of very short time.
[Galaxy S III General] rizdroid:
Have you been following @SGS3Update on Twitter? Brazilian Jelly Bean is OFFICIALLY available since 4:27 nov/16 (Brasília Standard Time), I mean, you can update via Kies or download it via CheckFus.

Anyways, who cares? I myself am on LJ5 w/ LI2 modem and ZTO. ;)
[Galaxy S III General] NOSTALGIA:
can some1 post the original baseband that comes with ice cream sandwhich for this phone.????
[Galaxy S III General] ark_daemon:
I just wiped my S3 and updated from the last stock ICS to JB (ZTO).

The battery is running out faster than the tank of an Opala.

The modem is also much worse, the signal is very weak having problems to find a 3G data network (in the same location as before I could in ICS) and GPS is taking forever to fix the signal.

Can someone recommend a stock ROM with JB and a modem compatible with the Brazilian standards?
[Galaxy S III General] Motodoido:
I'm using 4.1.2 with LK1 modem and Syah kernel overclocked to 1.7GHz, my signal is very good, my battery lasts a whole day.
[Galaxy S III General] ark_daemon:
Tnkz buddy, I'll try the 4.1.2.

Can you point me the link to LK1 modem?

What version of Syah are you using?

Did you upgraded the camera drivers?
[Galaxy S III General] Motodoido:
The modem I take from CHU LK2, using the mobile odin to flash. Link

Syah 1.7rc1

No, I'm use the old drivers (attached)
[Galaxy S III General] rwallach:
Has anyone tried latest UBEMA1 ZTO?
[Galaxy S III General] AyrSales:
BUEMA1, I'm using it with TIM, and finally my 3g is working, you know how bad is tim's 3g...

EDIT; Using ARHD, best stock rom so far,

Some screens:

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[Galaxy S III General] dandroid13:
You guys tried changing DNS? Using Giga DNS here with Claro, got some 3G+ speeds, up to 5Mbps.
[Galaxy S III General] AyrSales:
Teach me master!

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[Galaxy S III General] dandroid13:
Get Set DNS, select to use a Custom DNS and enter the following:

DNS1: 189.38.95.95

DNS2: 189.38.95.96

P.S.: You need root. ;)
[Galaxy S III General] fromanbr:
I can't find any stock TIM 4.1.2 ROM

any tip?

thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] RATOz:
Here brother...

http://www.hotfile.com/dl/197294880/e8e5202/I9300UBEMA1_I9300ZTMEMB1_ZTM.zip.html

Use Odin to flash
[Galaxy S III General] hricardo:
S-Voice 11.0.0.1 installation on GS3?

I've read in several Brazilian sites that the new S-Voice app (from Galaxy S4) not only supports Portuguese, but also works on GS3. However, I've tried to download the updated APK and installed it in my GS3 with no success.

Has anyone tried and succeed?
[Galaxy S III General] rmvieira:
Warranty question...

Quick question.... If I root my phone to any of the many versions that have been mentioned on this thread, will I lose my manufacturer's warranty?
[Galaxy S III General] lucalunardi:
Quick question, quicker answer... YES, you will!
[Galaxy S III General] Simonetti2011:
YES.

That is why I am telling you how to flash the original ROM to your phone **IF** you need to resort to warrant.
[Galaxy S III General] lucalunardi:
New firmware

There's a newer ZTO firmware available on sammobile!

Model: GT-I9300

Country: Brazil

Version: Android 4.1.2

Changelist: 1381598

Build date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:48:18 +0000

Product Code: ZTO

PDA: I9300UBEMH5

CSC: I9300ZTOEMH1

MODEM: I9300UBEMH1

link: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=19135
[Galaxy S III General] igruberger:
Just installed this version via Kies and my phone started to freeze...

I´m now trying to solve this... any suggestions?
[Galaxy S III General] hwjrmrm:
backup your data and double wipe in recovery..
[Galaxy S III General] igruberger:
Thanks a lot... but it didn´t work... still freezing.

I´m thinking on rooting the phone and installing another ROM... but I´m afraid something in this new ROM could have damaged the hardware... I´ll probably take it for repair first. it´s still under warranty.
[Galaxy S III General] Kuroyukii:
Does any1 have a deodexed version of this Firmware?
[Galaxy S III General] CassiBrandao:
Anyone here using the leaked 4.2.2?
[Galaxy S III General] igorgomez:
Me too... :sly:
[Galaxy S III General] prfalex:
Waiting for stock 4.3
[Galaxy S III General] lucalunardi:
Updates / Upgrades

All Brazilian's Carriers (Except Vivo) are currently running on the latest available stable build. Choose yours and upgrade!

Brazil OPEN - ZTO

Changelist: 1381598

Build date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:48:18 +0000

PDA: I9300UBEMH5

CSC: I9300ZTOEMH1

MODEM: I9300UBEMI2

Link: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/246001411/8d818d1/I9300UBEMH5_I9300ZTOEMH1_ZTO.zip.html

Brazil - CLARO - ZTA

Changelist: 1381598

Build date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:48:18 +0000

PDA: I9300UBEMH5

CSC: I9300ZTAEMH2

MODEM: I9300UBEMH1

Link: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/247540798/1b12df6/I9300UBEMH5_I9300ZTAEMH2_ZTA.zip.html

Brazil - TIM - ZTM

Changelist: 1381598

Build date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:48:18 +0000

PDA: I9300UBEMH5

CSC: I9300ZTMEMH1

MODEM: I9300UBEMH1

Link: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/251566118/a13ce50/I9300UBEMH5_I9300ZTMEMH1_ZTM.zip.html

Brazil - OI - ZTR

Changelist: 1381598

Build date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:48:18 +0000

PDA: I9300UBEMH5

CSC: I9300ZTREMH1

MODEM: I9300UBEMH1

http://www.hotfile.com/dl/251565726/49c7548/I9300UBEMH5_I9300ZTREMH1_ZTR.zip.html

PS: Upgrades also available through KIES. All links thanks to Sammobile.
[Galaxy S III General] prfalex:
Received 3 days ago through Kies. For 2 seconds before reading the rest of the post I thought you were announcing 4.3... :( lol
[Galaxy S III General] lucalunardi:
Unfortunatlly no... Just updating the thread. I wouldn't expect official Brazilian 4.3 before January. Maybe we get an European Rom in a few week if so.

Sent from my phone using the "Send" button.
[Galaxy S III General] rlucasrn:
Sammobile had access to US S3 Update Schedule and it's confirmed to next Month...

VERIZON: 22/11

AT&T: 13/11

SPRINT: 06/11

T-MOBILE: 25/11 (LTE)

http://www.sammobile.com/2013/10/25...ote-ii-s4-and-s4-active/#.UmrOyBTvRkk.twitter

But Brazillian update.... nobody knows...
[Galaxy S III General] prfalex:
Man... I hate these threads that only make us more anxious... Why wait for so long for something that is already done? Sell more S4's during Christmas eve?

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[HTC Amaze 4G] glfngmble:
TMO US: There use to be a selection to turn off the radio when inactive on GB but I can't seem to find it on ICS. Anyone?
[HTC Amaze 4G] oryan_dunn:
Please go and open a support ticket with HTC. It seems they've removed this functionality, even from their new Sense 4 phones. That was one of the first things I noticed missing with the ICS update. For my ticket, they basically told me it wasn't available anymore, which really stinks. If more than just me report this, perhaps it'll make it's way into a future maintenence update.

http://www.htc.com/us/support/email-support
[TouchPad General] ace9988:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/26/qualcomm-to-deliver-snapdragon-sdk-to-android-developers/

If Qualcomm release the SDK to our lovely processor.....how helpful will it be. I know its not the full source but SDK has to count for something to our HP touchpad's right?
[TouchPad General] BuffMcBigHuge:
I don't think it would be very helpful, for the very fact that the processor and GPU acc isn't what is bogging down the stable release of ICS on Touchpad, its more the camera, audio and microphone capabilities which are separate hardware components.
[TouchPad General] ace9988:
the CM nightlies include a mic fix....the audio fix to me is like the wifi its hit and miss (although i'm not having the wifi issues) ....camera? being such a low quality it's only use is skype and alot of people seem to live fine without it. As cm team said the camera may never be fixed

I'm talking more in terms of better battery life, different processor capabilities etc etc
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silverbmw801:
Hello

Anyone tried any ROMS for the USA version of the Galaxy S3?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t3rm3y:
hello, just wondering if having multiple launchers with apps / widgets etc will drain battery or slow phone down? if i am in one launcher and using wifi, then go to another launcher without switching wifi off will it still be running in background somewhere??
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuyInTheCorner:
Multiple launchers can cause phone slowdown and in turn, use more battery. Why do you need multiple launchers? If you don't like sense flash a new ROM and be done with sense crap
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t3rm3y:
not too sure, i am on a cyanogen nightly, and facied having different home screens, without having to change the theme or rom and then set my settings up. i think cyanogen has adw or something, then go launcher is supposed to be great and holo launcher offered something else (this is going from the descriptions... i have downlaoded them, but not configured yet as thought would ask the above question first...
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuyInTheCorner:
I've used Holo launcher beforw and I think its pretty good, decent customization options & not resource heavy. Never used Go Launcher before, so can't really comment. CM uses ADW which, personally, I believe is one of the best launchers out there (although I prefer Zeam; uses less battery power and is slightly quicker).
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Grant Barker:
If you mean will wifi still be running, then yes, it should be. It should only switch off if you tell it to.

You can see some launchers on my site if you'd like to get some ideas of how they look.

I use MIUI roms which come with the MiHome Launcher, which is beautifully smooth. (I prefer the 3D Cube animation style.)

I also run Wave Launcher which is designed to run over the top of all other launchers or apps. I totally recommend it for any-screen-you-are-on, quick shortcut convenience.

I don't experience any slow down or battery drain.

Of course the more animations, and other moving eye candy you have, the more work the CPU has to do (CPU cycles). The more work the CPU has to do - the more it uses the battery.

The same applies to live wallpaper, GPS, watching video, keeping the screen on, etc.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wyuan:
Just read an article that T-Mobile S3 won't be compatible with its LTE network in 2013.... this frustrates me so much considering the higher price for tmobile version.. why do tmobile users always ripped off? I have tmobile and want this phone but now there's no LTE support, do you think it's still worth it? (considering i won't have LTE on this phone for 2 yrs....

http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/06/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s3-skips-lte-party/
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] huggosz:
Are you really considering keeping this phone for more than a year?? by the time LTE is all ready to go this phone will be a dinosaur!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wyuan:
lol im planning to do a 2 yr upgrade....
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] moshe22:
This plus the phone is already reaching insane downloads speeds, even beating AT&T LTE. Look it up on YouTube.

Don't worry my friend. You will be just fine.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] drksilenc:
yea you really dont need the lte.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sergent D:
I really don't think it is a big deal. First of all, LTE won't be ready for a year and chances are once they start it up it will be at least another year before they have a large coverage in most markets.

Second of all, TMobile's HSPA+ network is plenty fast enough. My typical speedtest results are at least 5 Mb/s and have been as high as 18.6 Mb/s.

Third, anything more than about 3 Mb/s is just bragging rights anyways. When do you really get consistent download speeds greater than 3 Mb/s from anywhere? Plus even if you did get more than that you'd blow through your 5 GB data cap in less than 4 hours.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jkforce:
+1
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gingson:
I've been in this situation for several years now with Sprint. 4G was never implemented in my area and now LTE is replacing the 4G. I've got (3) 4G capable phones from Sprint but I never got to use the 4G. Lol.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] drksilenc:
yea but atleast with tmo u can get 5mbps consistantly
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dardani89:
it's not great because tmobile costumers are paying more for the phone and getting less out of it. this, combined with worse coverage does nothing to make tmobile an appealing option. For all practical purposes though, i'm still fine with it because I get 11mbps consistently in areas with tmobiles HSPA+ coverage, which has expanded from last year. I live in manhattan and tmobile has given me pretty consistant speeds all around the metro area. It hasn't been perfect all the time, but 95% of the time I'm looking at 3-6 mbps on my vibrant and 6-12 mbps on my gnex.