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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Dr. Evo:
My biggest issue is/was Facebook not working after the ICS update. Every few minutes I'd get some annoying error message telling me something to the effect of Facebook not working or it can't connect... I can't remember. Luckily, I was following an official Facebook post by AT&T on their Facebook fan page, and AT&T posted several topics about the new ICS release. AT&T had several media relations managers actually being active in the post... people were responding by the hundreds, and reporting issues they were having. Surprisingly, the AT&T reps were actually being really kind and responding to people who were having problems. They were giving out their personal/direct emails and telling people to contact them so they could hopefully troubleshoot and solve the problem. I, as well as several others, posted about the Facebook issue. An AT&T rep specifically responded to me, and apologized for the issue. They gave me their email and hours they're in office, so they could hopefully resolve the problem. Before I had a chance to email em, I decided to overwrite the new ICS Facebook app with an older Facebook APK, and it solved the problem.

My other issue was using facial recognition to unlock the screen. It's actually really accurate, but even though I have apps that disable lock screens and they worked fine on GB, they don't work well on ICS. The no lock screen app would work sometimes, and other times it wouldn't. And then there would be a giant lag when I would turn the screen on, to when I could actually unlock it. The face detection box would popup but it would freeze for a period of time. Upon unfreezing, it would then ask me to input my secondary pin number. It got too annoying, so I just disable having to use a password to unlock my phone.

Also, someone else pointed out the contacts list issue. It keeps telling me "AT&T Address Book: Checking Subscriber Information," every time I try to view my contacts. It will of course disappear when I press "cancel," but it's annoying as hell that it keeps happening.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cmunho:
Has anyone found a solution to the sound issue? I'm having that problem.

If you go to Settings->Sounds->Volume you get four sliders. The top which is Music, video, etc works fine for me. It's the others that don't work, ie Ringtone, Notifications and System. Even at max volume you hear nothing.

The only reason I noticed it was because I was missing phone calls. Then I was holding my phone when a call came in and the volume was maxed and the phone was completely silent.

Help?

Edit: my problem resolved with a simple restart.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] JonGarrett:
which visual voice mail apk were you using? Im using VVM_GSLEON3 and it still works on my GS2 with ICS so maybe it will work on the Note also.

I don't remember where I downloaded it from but if you need it I can send it to you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] chrisgull:
Pen calibration for lefties is lost on reboot.

Phone without case is still a bit slippery to hold.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] khaytsus:
That's fixed in Jelly Bean.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] thor20003:
I had the issue occur again today where I cannot get into the gallery or camera after a reboot. Says scanning media or something similar. After waiting a while it will start working again.

I thought I had issues with brightness but I think my brightness is the same as before but the color saturation is lower which makes it appear less vibrant than before.

Still missing the delete button at the bottom of the email app :-(

Today while i sat in a meeting I lost 31% battery over 4 hours while the phone sat idle. I think it had something to do with low signal searching for network.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] toddx77:
Will those arrows ever go away? They only appeared after the ICS update. By data do you mean just anything I do or is something being updated? I am going to be leaving to teach abroad tomorrow and if I get that global data I don't want to have to worry about my phone always updating something.

I stopped having the problem. I just let it do its thing like 3 times and it stopped doing that when I hit the contacts app. Try doing that or letting the phone maybe just get used to having ICS. I was having similar problems with ICS like you when I downloaded it. All I really did was just let the phone do all the updates and such. My phone is hardly freezing or lagging anymore and it might have just been the phone getting used to the OS. Are you still having the problems?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Jim Dead:
When the arrows when orange and/or green mean WIFI data is being transmitted. When no data is being transmitted, they are grayed out. There are several programs that want access to the Internet. Most times, when I unlock my Note, it seems to "phone home". With Gingerbread, we were just oblivious to when data was being transmitted; with ICS, we can see when its happening. What I don't understand is why ICS doesn't have something for WIFI like they do for mobile data that lists each program's use of data.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Pezmet:
Can someone port the 2.3.6 wheather widget from the s2?

I know that there are several around but now that we have touchwiz 4 that comes with the value pack (2.3.6) mabye we can get the resezible widget too...

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Skorpion_:
I was so anxious about dropping\scratching my phone that I bought this huge case from amazon and now I've realized....Using a case just ****ing ruins this phone, it literally becomes a working brick (literally) also its well known that its probably the thinnest phone around, i mean forget the case yo. Anyone else agree?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] cuhrazy:
http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Cover-EF...949365&sr=1-6&keywords=Samsung+Galaxy+S3+Case
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Sawdizzle:
I agree.

I have had an Evo, and an Evo 3D previously. Both of which I never used a cover/case on.

Then I got a small clip on case for my GSIII, but really dislike the bulkiness that it adds to the phone. I keep toying around with it, taking the case off, then putting it back on. I really am thinking of going caseless. But I do need to find a good screen protector. If I decided to do that.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Iphony89:
I'm still debating, every time I buy cases I end up taking it off with in a few days...I already got a screen protector and I think that's all I need.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Sawdizzle:
@Cuhrazy

That Flip case, doesn't look like it'll protect anything if the phone was dropped.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Sleestax:
I need a kickstand, need it. So I have a Case-Mate Pop!. It does make it brick-like when I have the phone in it.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Sum14u2nvy:
I really really want a case cuz I'm scared to drop it. And my hands get oily and it starts slipping lmao. But then again, a case will cover up its sexiness :(
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Halmo:
You don't have to get a giant otterbox, I have a tpu case and I think the little extra size to the phone is perfect and you get a little more protection from dropping.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] brushrop03:
Yeah TPU cases are good. Not really big but do give some protection. I'm looking at one of these: www.cruzerlite.com

Should be some Youtube reviews also.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] capcanuck:
Don't buy the white d30 open button case, gets dirty crazy fast, and cleaning it removes the white finish
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ThC23:
I ended up buying one even though I don't like em because the phone seems a bit slippery to me and want to avoid dropping it.

Either way, the tpu case I bought isn't that bulky so I'm ok with it.

Powered by the SGSIII
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Paging Dr B:
I didn't want a case

But then I got the phone and now i'm afraid i'm going to drop it so I bought a slim TPU case and a slim TPU bumper. I may rock it without a case every now and then because this phone feels and looks great.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Lieu10ant:
no case brah.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Blunt-Trauma-:
i got a free one to protect it until i get one of these

shopandroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-skin-cases-top10.htm
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] neccoguy21:
This is my solution to the whole thing. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1645709 It focuses more on the screen protection than the case itself, so I'll sum it up here too.

I have found XO skin to be the best pick of wet install protection. Their skins cover any device so perfectly edge to edge that they virtually disappear. Other companies like ZAGG say they have "features" like the "orange peel effect", and that due to the fact that the Galaxy Nexus has a curved screen the shield needs to be smaller to accommodate this and there's nothing they can do. It's bull. They look like crap and it's their way of trying to hide that. XO has a full body protection option that when installed properly offers complete protection from every day nicks dings and short distance fumbles (all you can ask for from a case) that you almost forget is there. And when you do remember you show it off to people, instead of shoving your ZAGG covered phone back in your pocket in embarrassment. It still has a slight rubbery feel under hot heavy use (no innuendo intended), so I put a brand new new cheepo throw away plastic screen protector over it every couple of weeks to solve all my issues. (trust me when I say the XO Skin is completely unnoticeable underneath it. It does NOT look like you have two screen protectors on. Many people didn't believe me) I have been case free for 2 months without a care in the world about it, and my phone still looks wonderful.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] crash822:
I need a case. My hands are small so when I try to reach with my thumb across the screen, the base of my thumb will usually barely touch the screen causing chaos with the touchscreen. Case with raised sides that protect the screen some when dropped keep my thumb from hitting the touchscreen on the sides.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Robert Hodgson:
I picked up a otterbox commuter a few days ago it's was a pain to get the phone in and is a bit big but I am happy with the case and screen protector as accidents happen and it's better to protect the phone then pay $600 to replace it.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] cuhrazy:
Thats the point. It replaces the battery cover and adds protection to the screen. Sure it prolly wouldn't be that great for the back but you would have an extra back cover.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Sum14u2nvy:
Does yours come with a built in screen protector? I wanna get one but I hate the screen protecter.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] razorseal:
find a good case, adn yo're G2G. I know my POP! isn't the thinnest, but I already dropped it onto tile from about 3 feet today. i'm not taking any chances. lol
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Marcismo55:
Have to have some sort of case. I got the Rearth Ringke Slim case and it looks great and offers some protection for the phone. It's not as protective as others but it adds little bulk.

http://www.rearthusa.com/galaxy_s3_slim_lite_kit

Dayum...looks like they bumped up the price from $13.99 to $22.99. Ouch! Glad I bought mine last week.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jadams161:
all I can say is that this device is slippery. Just ordered the incipio case for $20 off ebay.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Judge34411:
atiparti aTT

I agree 100% I work with a fellow with a G2 in an otter case. He looks like he has a brick on his hip. I like it nice and slime. Just the way it was made. I have taken insurance, that is more than some of these monster cases in price. But I keep the slim style, an that way I know it is covered for everything. That's better protection than plastic shields and monster cases. So for me that is the win win situation.

For me it would be better just to buy a mil spec phone if I was worried about getting it bashed.

My only minor allowance is I do put my phones in those very slim cases just to stop minor bumps. An I don't carry them in my pockets but in a pouch on my hip.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] knives of ice:
i got the ROCK case today and like it thus far. kinda wish the entire device was covered but its the lightest case i've ever used.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] cashyftw:
Bought some bumper cases, just so I can keep the feel of the phone, and bought a flip case as well.

Currently using this!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] neyenlives:
Agreed. I have never been a fan of spending $200 for top tier devices and then putting a $10 screen protector and a $20 case on it.....I usually go naked screen and use a body skin for a while to prevent minor scratches.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] echofloripa:
I got it for 13 .99 on ebay, waiting to arrive, and my gs3 might arrive tomorrow, can't wait anymore! :)
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] etijburg:
Get the Seidio Active. i have it for both my S3 and GNote. I love this case. Kickstand is nice and metal. Outer hard shell come off and leaves well case. Easy to put on and off. I have the holster for both and the works very nice.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] smitsrex:
Don't buy the white d30 open button case, gets dirty crazy fast, and cleaning it removes the white finish

i agree with you mate.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] lynkdead:
Had an N1 for 2 years with no case, only has 2 tiny nicks the size of a half a grain of sand. I trust myself not to trash my phone, no case needed. I also feel like if I have a case I will be more careless with the phone which could lead to problems that even a case couldn't protect against.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] hayabusa1300cc:
I might rock that very slim case. I'll buy it

But I hate cases, hate screen protector.

I love my phone naked.

But to help reduce the chance of the pocket scratch, I did get the flip case as well. Normal back cover at home, and when I leave I use the flip case
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] DarkManX4lf:
That is pretty cool. Kinda geeky looking. Where did you get that case.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Smac7:
i partially agree. My first evo i did not use a case but i absolutly babied it. I eventually discovered the tpu case. it was cheap so i figured id try it and I've been happy with. It barely adds to the size and protects it pretty well.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] cashyftw:
Please take a picture with it on, dying to see what it looks like before mine arrives.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] benefit14snake:
This for the win! Pleasantly surprised with this case. Keeps stock feel adds a bit of protection.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Testicopolicious:
Anyone know of any light and transparent cases?

I'm looking at the Boxwave Crystal case, but I mean, i just think that it'll bee really thing and weird looking.

I would post a link but as I'm a newbie I can't.

I was looking at this but I feel that it's gonna be awkwardly thick and heavy.. anyone seen one of these or used them?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] themightycat:
the incipio feather cases are 1mm thick and really sexy imo. I'm not afraid of dropping my phone, but I do put my phone down on tables/chairs/countertops or random stuff at the gym cause i don't like keeping it in my pocket and the slim case will protect the back from scratches.

I have the red one, and red and white is sexy.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] LuRock:
This is perfect for you if you don't like bulk. Not only that but it looks awesome!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfqZ0L-p_BE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

White Hot! GS3.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] nohcho:
I hate cases. Ghost armor full body is the answer.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Testicopolicious:
I really like it.

But I have two questions, does it protect good against high drops, such as about 4 or 5 foot drops?

The second question being, does it in any way affect the Touch Screen's feel?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] hayabusa1300cc:
Upon request.

Also, the flip cover is thicker, harder, heavier than original back cover.

Great polls to this case, it clean smudges off the screen.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ThC23:
How much was this?

Powered by the SGSIII
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Descadent:
can you please take a picture of the flap folded behind the phone as well please? also does the flap feel annoying when folded back? Also do you think that flap cover will get dirty easily on the white outside part?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] _Burst_:
TPU all the way! Best protection, dollar for dollar. And the device stays slim.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Smac7:
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-Flexible...&qid=1341978431&sr=8-4&keywords=tpu+galaxy+s3

Here's what i have. Cheap, protective, and not too thick. As long as you not overhead throwing your phone on hard pavement, you should be fine. It may not be otterbox protective, but it's much cheaper and doesn't add much bulk. i love it. (ignore the reviews about the charger not working with it. I don't know what their talking about. it fits perfectly fine. maybe they revised the case since.)

---------- Post added at 11:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:49 PM ----------

that looks like my old tpu case on my evo 4g. tpu seems like the best for those who are still careful with their phone but want to protect it from accidents.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Harb67:
Caseless and never gave it a second thought. This phone is a beautiful piece of hardware (especially in pebble blue!) and I can't imagine wrapping it in a case. I figure that once the back gets scratched up enough I'll just replace the battery cover (hopefully with an unbranded one, I'd love to ditch the Verizon tarnish). Since the front is almost entirely Gorilla Glass, I don't foresee any wear and tear blemishes on the front of the phone. The only thing I'm even a little concerned about is the silver band around the edge of the phone - when that gets dinged up it may be a bit of a pain to replace.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] nohcho:
It does not affect the touch screen feel. The zagg shield does, zagg has an orange peel effect on the screen whereas ghost armor does not. You I can't tell you how it would protect a 5ft drop.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] incubus26jc:
agreed. i may go with androidified cruzerlite tpu

either clear or the trans green

http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/sam...te-androidified-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RxYErG50A0&list=HL1341980754&feature=mh_lolz
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ttngu234:
Majority of the cases offered are all bulky and add so much weight to the phone. Not to mention, 95% of them deface the look of the phone. For some, this exchange may be good as it provides ample protection for your phone, but the reason I purchased this phone was partly because of it's slimness and weight.

The only case I've seen that looks DECENT on the phone is either the official samsung cover case (similar to Galaxy Note) or the Rock Quicksand case, which some have given good reviews.

Otterbox, TPU, all UGLY - but this is my opinion. Not here to offend anyone!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] dasistsparta:
Condoms.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jnicks510:
I switch between cases and no cases like I change my underwear lol. It all depends on my mood :)
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ayeitschris:
What you guys think of hard shell cases? Do they really provide some protection when dropped?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] slick_shoes:
Amazon sells them for $13.99. I've got a white one and I love it. Great quality and doesn't really add much bulk (1 mm thickness and 1.5mm width)

White

http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-Samsung-Galaxy-Rearth-Premium/dp/B008BUTJ3A/ref=pd_ybh_2

Black

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Rearth-Feeling-Premium/dp/B00886BJI0/ref=pd_bxgy_cps_img_c
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Jabberwockyyy:
I'm not sure how shock absorbent hard shell cases can be. That's why I always prefer double layer cases like the Otterbox commuter. Inner silicon layer and outer hard layer. IMO the prime benefit of hardshell cases is the ease with which they can be slid into pockets. :D
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] eyecon82:
not only does the flip cover protect the screen in-pocket, but the battery cover extends beyond the camera lens so it protects that as well

the box states it adds 3mm to your phone...probably 1.5mm per side
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] hayabusa1300cc:
You're right I just checked, previously thought it was the same depth, but it is recessed
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] IAmRelex:
I got an otterbox commuter that came with a screen protector. Thanks to Verizon this is my last upgrade with being able to keep unlimited data so this is going to have to last.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ingenious247:
I know the phone's been called slippery, but damn..

Seriously though, I've had the phone for a few weeks now, rocking a Diztronic TPU case, doesn't add much bulk, looks nice and offers protection from drops as well as surfaces when you set the phone down. You tell me why they make the camera lens protrude, absolutely the dumbest part of the phone's design IMO (this goes for many Android phones). The back cover looks nice (Pebble Blue) and does not have a single scratch on it, I know because I take off my case and clean the phone once or twice a week.

My friend, on the other hand, has had his phone for 4 days. He did NOT have a case, and his Pebble Blue back cover looks like CRAP, all scratched up with three spots where the blue is COMPLETELY gone and are now dull, scratchy, white-ish areas. And all he ever does is set the phone down on it's back cover on his desk and in his car. The back cover is very fragile IMO, as in flimsy and the surface is easily damaged.

A case is a MUST have for this phone.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] eyecon82:
not sure what your friend is doing..but i've been naked with no scratches on the battery cover

he must have been sliding it around on a rough surface
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] fleurdelisxliv:
case enough said http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1767100 :p
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Snook321:
you beat me to it lol
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] fleurdelisxliv:
lol sry :silly:
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tuffluck:
I don't get the big deal. I had a case on the thing an hour after the phone was delivered. I like my case, it is slim and has grips on the side. It felt naked and way too exposed without one.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] lnelms2:
I ALWAYS use a case of some sort. I can't figure out which one I want though.... I think I'm gonna go with the rock or the flip cover...
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Asian Kyle:
Get ghost armor for your full phone, works great, and I perfer how it feels better. The screen is even more smooth and is COMPLETELY clear. and the back gives it better grip.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] nrlulz:
Case+protector for sure. I used the phone for about a week before my I got my tpu case in the mail... thing's like a bar of soap when the back gets oily, and if you drop it face down on a hard surface it is likely some grit will scratch your screen... happened to me only a couple of days after I bought it. Plus, with the diztronic case on it's still thinner than my nexus one lol
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] CADude:
I think that Vent Mesh case looks better than everything else I've seen in this thread.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] evoer:
I agree with the "bar of soap" comment, I got this one under 6 bucks, clear so you can still see the sexiness, fits perfect, adds almost no bulk, has textured sides for grip and fits perfectly. Ignore the one review that states the back must come off, that is completely false, the back stays on and again the case fits perfectly.

http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-S-Shap...+Case+for+the+Samsung+Galaxy+S3+S+III+-+Clear