yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III General] gerome5095:
Hello to all my Africans, and fellow South Africans, I got tired of waiting for JB, my signal strength with MTN was really poor in most places, rooted my phone installed Android Revolution HD 13, (Kudo's to the devs for this awesome ROM) and im amazed all my issues are now gone am now getting reception where i never did before, really enjoying the buttery smoothness no lag whatsoever. Your phone isnt complete without root IMO!
[Galaxy S III General] wfrancis:
Jelly bean 4.1.1 I9300XXDLIB

Good Morning All.

Please can someone assist me on the following.

I loaded the new officail polish version of JB on my S3.

I'm on Vodacom network but if my network setting are set to Auto I can not recieve calls. I then need to select GSM only then it works however the internet will not go any higher than Edge. If you put it back to auto I get 3G but no calls:crying:

Im now downloading 4.0.4 to try go back to stock.

Anyone else have this issue?
[Galaxy S III General] kofiaa:
Download the btu jb rom or one of the newer jb roms. There's no need to downgrade.
[Galaxy S III General] wfrancis:
Thank you

Do you perhaps have a link as to which one I should use? Cause I just went back to 4.0.4 and its doing the samething?
[Galaxy S III General] kofiaa:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25922191

I hope you have backed up your efs folder. Check your imei and serial number to see if they are still correct.
[Galaxy S III General] wfrancis:
Thank you for the fast reply!

Any idea why 4.0.4 for south africa is doing the samething must I do anything in paticular before sending another rom via odin?

My phone is not rooted etc.. wondering why the issue is following to all roms now.

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Now my heart just skiped a beat. You lost me now. No and no how do I check this and fix it if I did not?:crying:
[Galaxy S III General] twarwizard:
Go to settings -> About -> Status.

The IMEI number is shown there, and should match the number on your phone under the battery. Should start with something like 35.

I have actually lost my IMEI on my S1, and it still functioned right though which leads me to believe that in SA the operators don't govern IMEI's that strictly. Besides if your phone works with GSM network then that won't be the issue.

If you are on Vodacom and in the western cape though, it might be simply that its issues with Vodacom itself that coincidentally happened when you installed Jelly Bean. I am also having signal issues today on Vodacom. (maybe they are having issues outside of Western Cape as well)
[Galaxy S III General] wfrancis:
Thanks they are all correct. will do the update you suggested and see if it does the same if so will just have to live with the edge issue then. atleast it kinda wroks then.

Thank you for your help.
[Galaxy S III General] twarwizard:
Youre welcome. And like I said - it is quite possibly just your network provider. Currently even edge is on and off for me.

Also - if you are absolutely certain that it is not your network provider, you should try installing the south african version of ICS (with the modem it came out with). If that doesn't work then it simply has to be network issues.
[Galaxy S III General] wfrancis:
Yes downloaded 4.0.4 this morning for SA did same thing does yours make calls if you have it on auto gsm/wcdma ?
[Galaxy S III General] twarwizard:
mine usually works perfectly on jelly bean (both the polish and uk version), but like I said, it doesn't work at all today. Network issues.
[Galaxy S III General] wfrancis:
Spoke to Tech in capetown he said he thinks its a hardware issue and I must book device in.... this is now a pain in da rear.
[Galaxy S III General] nickhoele:
Anybody facing emergency calls only? ICS 4.0.4 I9300

Hey All

Been trying to connect to RSA Vodacom for days now, after my phone kicked itself into Emergency Calls Only.

Flashed OFW I9300XXLFB I9300OXABLFB XFA ( ICS 4.0.4 International South Africa - Original Samsung Branded UI ) - available from sammobile.com

Get the Error Message: "Unable to connect. Try Later" error message.

Need I say the phone detects 100% Coverage in my area (Belhar, Cape Town).

Any advice on how to fix this issue?

#Samsung #GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] twarwizard:
Haven't had this issue. Have you tried UK jellybean? Works perfectly for me.
[Galaxy S III General] nickhoele:
Thanks for your reply.

Will boot it now. Where can I download the ROM?
[Galaxy S III General] twarwizard:
Its on the first page of the general thread.

link

Personally I am using a custom ROM based on it (WanamLite) which can be found in the Android Development thread, but the modem etc. is the same so shouldn't be an issue.
[Galaxy S III General] bigkay:
Now am really pissed when is Samsung going to update the S3 to jellybean in South Africa... It's really annoying they always keep us for last...
[Galaxy S III General] twarwizard:
We are on XDA... Here we are always first ;)
[Galaxy S III General] kofiaa:
Exactly, just flash a jb rom. If you're on xda I'm sure you know how to flash and triangle away if you encounter a need to use your warranty.
[Galaxy S III General] gnomez:
Woohoo

I finally found the 'African Thread' on xda ! nice. :highfive:

Running JB on my S3 (cell c) for a month now.

All good so far.
[Galaxy S III General] chints108:
hi all...great to see a S3 africa thread...

I am in Johannesburg, a 4th year IT student at Wits University...

want to know...any news when Cell C going to release their update for Jellybean? I wanted to install the official UK non-sim ROM from sammobile, but was not sure if it would work...I assume that it would become a "SIM" ROM after the APN settings are automatically retrieved...I want to wait till the official update release, then root it, then mess with it...I got tonnes of apps that I want to test out...but they require root...

I've taken the S3 to the extreme...played Asphalt 7 HEAT, Modern Combat 3, N.O.V.A. 3, Need For Speed Most Wanted (2012), Temple Run all run smoothly...except the back sometimes tends to get hot...the only game I am having trouble installing is Wild Blood by Gameloft...if anyone has a way to make it work on a non-rooted S3...please let me know

I have even successfully casted my desktop pc screen onto my s3 screen using Remote Desktop...works great...I bought a USB connector (micro-USB to Type A USB)...I connect a USB hub to it...then I can connect my USB mouse and keyboard to the phone...and browse on my phone like a pc

I have got the official Samsung HDMI adapter for our phone...but I don't have a samsung TV or monitor so cannot try it out...

the NFC works great...i got a blank RFID card and a tag...programmed a few things on...works great

Regarding GPS...I use TomTom South Africa...although it's an expensive app on Google Play, it's a good investment, the street names are even read out aloud, whether it's in afrikaans or zulu...it's a free GPS...no internet required unlike Google Maps...even Google Maps offline maps need internet...

I am just waiting for the official JB update...then I can root it...and change the dialers, etc...

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on Cell C? :eek:

official JB or custom ROM?
[Galaxy S III General] Password1234:
Hi chints108, you can flash the unbranded UK Jelly bean and all should work fine. I have been flashing custom ROMs ever since I got my S3 and never had problems esp with regard to network (I live in Cape Town btw) . I'm currently running MS Team ROM and it's brilliant. And as far as I know cell c or any other network provider haven't rolled out any jb updates, but you can always update through Odin. Happy flashing!
[Galaxy S III General] gnomez:
Hi

It's a custom ROM.

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I've just realized that my phone does not save my speed-dials !

This is maybe the 4th time that all my speed-dial settings have been lost.

Anyone else noticed this ?
[Galaxy S III General] chints108:
thank you very much for the confirmation...will go ahead with the unbranded JB flashing today...

also...I didn't bookmark which one to flash...can you kindly provide the PDA or CSC for the unbranded UK ROM...so I can get it from sammobile.com
[Galaxy S III General] Password1234:
The UK rom is the xxdlj4
[Galaxy S III General] chints108:
thanks again...everything was successful...I did brick it though once, but was able to unbrick it...everything is working fine...now the fun begins :D
[Galaxy S III General] Password1234:
No problem bro :thumbup: how did you manage to brick it though? Lol
[Galaxy S III General] chints108:
I tried doing a NANDROID restore from 4.0.4 into 4.1.1....but then I did factory reset, wiped dalcik cache, wiped cache partitions, wiped battery stats... Installed again... Then it worked...
[Galaxy S III General] AnimusDementis:
Hello, all. New to XDA and happy to find a thread to belong to already. Glad to be here. :)

Got the S3 and love it, but I'm not as patient as to sit on my rear and wait for Vodacom to one-day (read that as extremely drawn out) provide me with Jellybean. So I'll be poking my nose around here for a good ROM, if anyone has recommendations they'd be appreciated, but I'm trying to get a ROM as close to vanilla Jellybean as possible.
[Galaxy S III General] Abzolute:
Hey, welcome! I totally understand your impatience ;)

Personally I like and am using the Jelly Bean Omega ROM, which is based on the latest stock official international ROMs released by Samsung - it has a few good default tweaks, and gives you the ability to download many custom tweaks via their Omega Files Kitchen app (available on Google Play). The user community for the ROM is great too, in case you need help with issues. The first few posts in the Omega thread give you the version change logs, download and install instructions, theme links and a link to the FAQ. (There's also an ICS Omega ROM available, but I doubt you're interested in that one!)

Get the Omega ROM here or stock official ROMs here. Oh, and here's a pretty cool "all in one" thread for the Galaxy S3, with links to various ROMs and mods and themes etc!

Enjoy your S3!
[Galaxy S III General] slide200sx:
You got to love Africa

This is South Africa Samsung....

Watching the live updates for the samsung for many many days....all day. Only to see every other country get the update.....not South Africa.

If you have a good look at all the updates, youll notice that the galaxy camera and the galaxy note in africa have got their update to JB....these are not their flagship devices....but we who just in the last months have bought their very popular S3.....but dont get the update....eish Samsung....eish!!!

Not good enough:(
[Galaxy S III General] juddaeng:
Do you want to use Stock Roms or Mod roms?

I have used most of the latest Stock JB releases (Poland, French, UK, India).

Personally, I would like to recommend UK JB, I think it was most smooth and fast Rom.

If you prefer long battery life, I would recomment the French JB. (It had longest bettery life for me.)

Otherwise you can root your phone and try some modified Roms.

Just take in mind that Rooting can brick your phone and you will lose your warranty. (You can always reverse it though;))

If my reply helped you can hit that 'Thank' button ;)

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I think you must blame those slow ass workers in South Africa instead of blaming the Company.

Well, we all have to admit that so many people are not doing their job that they are paid to do.

Such a BS country.

If you are tired of waiting for updates you can always try the Stock Roms that are released in other countries.

I'm personally using the latest UK JB.

You will not lose your warranty by doing this.
[Galaxy S III General] slide200sx:
@Juddaeng

Hey bud, i never said i was blaming Samsung....but since you brought it up.

What said was, there are many updates for many devices to jelly bean....in South Africa

But the have decided to keep South Afirca's update for the i9300 unreleased and have let us wait....all while rolling out updates for SA on older models.

So if i was to blame someone, why shouldnt it be them?

If they employ staff to do a job they are responsible for the outcome of that persons actions as that person is doing as told from above.

I get that i can flash and go mad as i like and always be ok, but why should i if its almost out already and i want to keep mine as stock as possible for now. I have many other toys i flash with and go ape, have no need for that with this beast so far.

But thanks for the advise anyway:D
[Galaxy S III General] Password1234:
I don't think you can be blaming Samsung dude when it's the network provider that still has to do all the testing for the update to be "compatible". So Sammy can actually release the update but with the network providers who care nothing about their customers things can be painfully slow. But as it has been said before you can flash other ROMs from other countries and all will be great :cool:
[Galaxy S III General] bigkay:
Am honestly pissed with Samsung as usual they always leave south Africa for last.. I don't think it has anything to do with our network providers... They all can't be slow to test the firmware
[Galaxy S III General] chints108:
all these service providers collude...it's an oligopoly...all of them have to comply with ICASA...no one can wonder off on their own and release the update when they want to...it happens according to market share...the service provider with the biggest market share releases the firmware first...that's how it works in this country...Samsung got nothing to do with it...I went to a Samsung Customer Care center here...they want to release the update...it's ALL our network providers that are fiddling their thumbs waiting for some time for God knows what reason...as password1234 said...just DIY...whether you upgrade with your service provider or DIY...you will get the same settings...
[Galaxy S III General] juddaeng:
Hi all,

My back camera is working fine but I have problems with my front camera.

When I use my front camera it shows very darker screen than other GS3.

Also, when I want to switch from front to back camera it lags and switches after 5 seconds.

Sometimes it gives me error message when switching and it kicks me out to the home screen.

I don't know what is wrong.

I did the factory reset and the symptoms were still there.

When I reflashe the phone the symptoms are gone but it appears later.

I thought it was caused by one of the apps so deleted all the apps I have one by one.

Did not work out.

Anyone else got similar problem as me?

Will it be a hardware problem??
[Galaxy S III General] Password1234:
Are you using a stock Samsung ROM or a custom ROM? Coz to me that sounds like a CM10/AOKP problem
[Galaxy S III General] juddaeng:
I'm using Stock JB Roms.

I just took it to Vodacom repair centre today.

I downgraded to ICS before I took it to the service centre to make sure they don't criticise me.

The funny thing is the camera is working fine after I switched to ICS :eek:

I know there is definitely something wrong with the handset because my other GS3 do not show those symptoms with same JB roms installed.

Sigh... They say it will take 2-3 weeks...
[Galaxy S III General] Password1234:
That's strange though. And I know the feel dude, Vodacom take forever with repairs or fixes.

Has anyone been reading threads where their S3 is just suddenly dying?? It's making me worried that mine could be short lived too!
[Galaxy S III General] slide200sx:
@Juddaeng,

Sorry to hear about your camera, just a question though? What did you tell vodacom...

I mean if the camera is only not working on JB and you took it back with ICS, you couldnt have told them its while on JB only.

That also makes me wonder if its not caused by being on the wrong ROM for your area, just a thought.

I love flashing but this is worrying:(
[Galaxy S III General] HappySnapper:
I Flashed a JB ROM (Android Revolution HD 15.1) on Wednesday last week

- No issues at all

- Very fast

- after 40 hours on battery , had 18 % left - this is a VAST improvement over my stock ROM

- No issues so far, enjoying it tremendously

- Someone mentioned GPS software , using Sygic and working well

thanks
[Galaxy S III General] juddaeng:
I downgraded to Stock ICS that came with the phone before I took it to the Vodacom repair centre.

When I downgraded to ICS the camera seems to be fine but I didn't want to take a chance since it is not a cheap phone.

I got a response that I can collect my phone and they told me that they have upgraded the Firmware.

The real funny thing happens now :silly:

I have two Samsung official batteries for GS3.

After the Firmware upgrade by Vodacom, I upgraded back to JB Rom again by myself.

I switched my phone on and waited for it to be initialised.

Guess what happend?? My network is gone with 'No service' error on the status bar.

I used my second battery to switch the phone on. I have network but my front camera is dimmed again...

I tried every single JB roms that are released so far but all same story.

Then I donwgraded to ICS still same story:silly:

But this time the second battery does not give the front camera problem:confused::confused::confused:

I was so freaked out :mad:

Then I thought there must be something wrong...

So I took it back to Vodacom immediately and they didn't know what was wrong as well...:silly:

Now my phone is sent to the Vodacare headoffice trying to find the solution...

They told me that if they cannot fix it they will replace it to 'NEW' one...

But I don't trust these 'NEW' ones.....

Sigh... I hope it is fixed properly...
[Galaxy S III General] AnimusDementis:
Just flashed the official UK Jellybean. I love it to bits. :)
[Galaxy S III General] JincksLotus:
Official South africa JB 4.1.1 is on SamMobile :) :laugh:
[Galaxy S III General] bigkay:
At last...
[Galaxy S III General] HappySnapper:
Also available via Kies
[Galaxy S III General] R0g@t:
Here is the link -

XFA (Generic) - http://www.hotfile.com/dl/180118727/b72b2d5/I9300XXDLJ1_I9300OJVDLJ2_XFA.zip.html

XFV (Vodacom) - http://www.hotfile.com/dl/180118849/c3d2960/I9300XXDLJ1_I9300OJVDLJ2_XFV.zip.html

XFE - No update yet. Checked via CheckFUS as well.

I think the firmware is interchangeable because multi CSC in both listed above contains XFA and XFV
[Galaxy S III General] juddaeng:
South African ICS was the worst ICS I ever used with so many bugs..

I bet it is same for JB as well...:cyclops:
[Galaxy S III General] AnimusDementis:
Typical, finally decide that I'm done waiting and take an international ROM, two days later official ZA Jellybean gets released. :eek: Excuse me while I go face-wall in the corner.
[Galaxy S III General] HappySnapper:
I flashed my Wife's S3 with the Latest SA Rom (One on SamMobile for Vodacom)

- Flashes ok , and is working fine

Then Flashed My S3 with the same ROM

- Hmmm Did not like it ;-(

- Did a system Restore and Flashed the New Android Revolution 16.0 ROM

- MUCH Happier
[Galaxy S III General] TheWarr:
LOL! I did the exact same thing. I updated to the UK JB last thursday :eek:
[Galaxy S III General] SAAFNAV:
Hi Guys,

I have a problem, sorry if the answer is somewhere here, but I'm stuck.

I had the 4.1.1 XLIB Polish ROM on my phone. Everything worked except one thing: When I'm on GSM/WCDMA Auto, I get HSDPA, but I can't call from my phone. On GSM only, I get Edge only, but I can call out.

Last night I flash the SA Vodacom ROM from SAM Mobile, with the Siyah Kernel. I still have the problem.

With the Phone Info App, I can 'soft change' the preferred network type to Global or something else, but still no calling while in HSDPA.

Please, any advice will be appreciated.

Erich
[Galaxy S III General] juddaeng:
Well, I had similar problem like you.

I had 'no service' error. I have signal but when I tried to make a call it says 'no service area'.

So I took it to Vodacom repair centre and show them the problem and they sent it to the Vodacare headoffice to analyse the problem.

I got a call from them today that there was nothing wrong with the phone :confused:

I'm getting my phone back tomorrow so I will have to see.....

If the error is stil there I will go to the headoffice directly by myself because this was my second time for repair service.....

Just check your sim card, try other sim cards as well.

If the problem is still there just take it to the Vodacom repair centre close to you.

Network problems are mostly hardware fault and not the software.
[Galaxy S III General] SAAFNAV:
Seems like I solved the problem.

I downloaded the 'XXDLI8' from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1740061 and installed it with Mobile Odin.

Beware that it will reset to factory settings, so make a backup as always.. (I made a full backup with TiB, but stored it on the internal memory... Take it from me, it doesn't work)

All is fine, for now.

I got my phone from FNB, so Vodacom won't give me support unless I pay for it, or not even after taking my money.

With one of my GPS apps, I couldn't use it on my SGS3 for 4 months, contacted them, still awaiting replay. Meanwhile today, I figured you can take out the proxy settings from the APN setting, et voila, it works!

Erich
[Galaxy S III General] juddaeng:
Oh I see.

It is good that you fixed.

For me, I'm using this stupid slow ass iphone 4 for 2 weeks because this Vodacom idiots don't know what they are doing...

I really regret that I actually bought a product in South Africa...

I should have bought it from my country...

After Service in South Africa is so low quality...
[Galaxy S III General] chints108:
Mirrors

Can anyone post mirrors of the SA JB update...hotfile not working well...
[Galaxy S III General] FireIced:
There are 2 links for same file on SAMFIRMWARE. The one link failed every time i tried it, other one worked like a charm.
[Galaxy S III General] KickassDealer:
JB Update from Vodacom

Got JB 4.1.1 update last night from Vodacom. Not much different in looks. What is the difference. Custom Roms look way better.
[Galaxy S III General] cowppl:
Hey guys. I am in SA for a few weeks and my S3 seems to love the country. I am getting much better battery life than in Zambia. Using Vodacom here. I got an update a few times but there was always an error when I tried to install. Maybe it's coz I am rooted or something. Not too bothered since the phone works perfectly on ICS.

I do have one problem though, and am hoping some of you peeps from SA on Vodacom can help. I can't seem to be able to buy a data bundle. I dial *111# and get an error message. I got the SIM from a Vodacom store and rica'd it. it's been 3 days already. I can sms, call people, receive calls, add airtime and everything, but can't get the data bundle.

Called Vodacom, spoke to a lady who then transferred me to another line after I described the problem but no one picked up. waited so long and finally hung up. Thought maybe this was a more efficient was of finding a solution.

International SGS3, stock ICS, and rooted

p.s. using Sygic for GPS and it is amazingly good. Thanks to the guys a few pages back for convincing me to get it
[Galaxy S III General] Password1234:
Do you have the correct APN settings? How do you normally buy airtime/data?
[Galaxy S III General] juddaeng:
Hi people,

Can you please post your:

1. Baseband

2. Service provider

3. Current Rom

I just want to solve my handset problem.

It would be really appreciated if you could help me out by providing me above details.

Thanx!:D
[Galaxy S III General] KickassDealer:
Make sure that data is activated on sim card. Vodacom must do it, just call 111 and ask if it is active. Sometimes they must activate the data on sim. hope this helps