yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kofiaa:
i just saw that, it's an maui rom, the seller changed the build prop. Op should report the guy and get a refund.

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imei slot one and admit to?! :confused: Op send us some pics of the about device page
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiahnlliya:
I remember seeing that baseband version, or something similar in a thread about a knockoff phone, but I can't for the life of me find it...

Also that kernel version to me makes it sound very much like you got yourself a Chinese clone...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
This is an unlocked model, the tmobile guy said this is international. Do I have to post somewhere else because it is international?

What do you mean fake? it says Samsung on the back cover, it has the Samsung factory screen film still on it, plus under the battery it says Samsung.

What should I do from here? Do you guys need anymore info?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiahnlliya:
Isn't MAUI just some sort of clone thing, whereas MIUI is a legitimate custom ROM?

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This IS the international forum. You're in the right place.

Please provide us with pics of the phone and screenshots of system info screens and what the operating system looks like!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kofiaa:
you've been ripped off mate. No s3 has 2 SIM slots. The T-Mobile guy probably hasn't handled the int'l model yet or he didn't want to break your heart. And since it said I9300 he didn't look into it.

Www.xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1896199

+1 this is what happens when you only use tw
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kofiaa:
This is how an international model looks. And i realized your baseband was 2010...That's impossible.

You have to report the seller and get a refund asap.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
and I got it on craigslist, not ebay. I am thinking i can sell it on ebay as long as i list it as invalid imei. But I dont even want to go there now. I want to get this fixed
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kofiaa:
You should also cover the serial number, how many SIM slots? It looks very much like a Chinese build with the device info you showed.

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You see how the build number is ics, but the android version is 4.1.1
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiahnlliya:
If it's a fake, it's a pretty well done one... I have to say that.

Does it actually have two SIM slots? If it does, then it is fake, case closed.

Of course the device info is just all screwed up... So that part really screams fake...

Can you get into download mode? Turn the phone off, then press volume down and the home button and keep them pressed while you also press the power button until it turns on, then release all buttons.

If you can get into download mode, you could try flashing a stock ROM with Odin, but of course if this is a fake phone, that operation might completely break it. On the other hand if it is a fake, it's pretty much worthless anyway.

I really don't feel very qualified to give you a lot of advice in this matter, and I'm a bit scared of pointing you in the wrong direction.. I know there are many guys here who are great at identifying fakes. I hope more people will find this thread and get you a definitive answer...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
One sim slot
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kofiaa:
OP take a picture of the battery for us. Is nfc working? Can you pay a video with pop up play?

Right now I'm convinced it's a Chinese fake. Run antutu and see what you get then post it here.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
I would say it is a Chinese clone, you need to contact eBay and inform them and they should be able to get your money back, but it's going to be a lengthy process
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kofiaa:
Op now says he purchased from craigslist, so he's pretty much screwed.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiahnlliya:
Download this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.electricsheep.asi

Compare the results in your phone with the ones in the screenshots I sent.

EDIT I just realized AnTuTu benchmark (what kofiaa suggested) is better than what I suggested, so just use that instead, I didn't know AnTuTu showed system info
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corrsea:
Even the information screen he has posted is all wrong.

It should be titled 'about device' not 'about phone'

The next heading should be 'system update'

Not even close.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
If the IMEI is invalid then its either blocked or a stolen phone or a faulty unit sold as such .

You should return the phone .

The only possible fix is illegal change of IMEI and discussion of such is banned on XDA .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Odia:
Your IMEI luhn digit is wrong you have 5 it should be 2 and why your Android version is 4.1.1 and the build number says ICS?

You should make a photo of the back of the phone so we can all advise you further.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultramag69:
Here's a site that sells the clone copy... - http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-7...droid-404-3G-Dual-sim-47-inch-8MP-Camera.html

The part in your info -

Model number i9300

Androiid version 4.1.1

baseband 6577 dual core

baseband version MAUl.11.AMD.W11.50.SP.V12, 2010/09/20 18:56

kernel version 3.0.13 root@liyunpen-desktop#1

Build number AlPS.ICS.MP.V2.6

Custom build version 000120927

sounds like you have a clone I9300... This is the CPU they use in the clone...

Have a read of the site.

And sorry to be the bearer of more bad news but if you paid more than $200 then you were SERIOUSLY ripped off...

Best idea is too compare all the things on your phone to the site I sent you, please remember however that this is an older model, there have been newer models that are slimmer and look closer to the real SGS3... Use Antutu to see what the real specs are on your phone, if they match the specs on the site then its definately a fake. If it says you have a dual core I9300 then it's definately fake. International I9300 is Quad core.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
Pictures are on page 2. If you need more let me know. Thanks for all of your help
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedyjay:
Do not change your imei....its illegal! The best thing to do is file a dispute with ebay! The whole point of an imei is national security! The offence is punishable....
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skander1998:
It is a Chinese clone for sure 100%.

As other users pointed out, you got this: http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-7...droid-404-3G-Dual-sim-47-inch-8MP-Camera.html

A 'well made' clone.

Now ask for a refund and open a case in Paypal, show all evidence you have.

If you used a credit card, got to your bank ASAP.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Based upon the poor pictures you do not have an I9300 SGS3 International version you have some other phone .

Picture 2

baseband wrong info

kernel wrong

build wrong .

This looks like a fake Chinese clone .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedyjay:
I have to admit....if i didnt know any better i wouldnt be able to tell the difference....a very well made clone indeed!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
I don't want to change it, I want to put the imei printed under the battery in the phone.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedyjay:
Thats still changing it....obviously its been changed and changing it back will just lye the blame on you! File a dispute with ebay and paypal is the safest way
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
But even that may be a cloned IMEI .

You need to find a fake SGS3 forum this forum cannot help you .

jje

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
but the imei is literally printed on the back of the phone.

Would this work on a network that does not require imei? like somehting internationally?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
how do I install that benchmark thing, I want to see the specs of this device but I cant find the marketplace on the device? Anyway I can download the file on my computer and run it on the phone?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedyjay:
It doesnt matter whether its printed or not the fact is you said you have a mickey mouse imei, All networks around the world require an imei its something all governments introduced to crack down on phone theft and so they can listen to your calls, read your texts and see what youre looking at over mobile data (inappropriate minor websites) etc....their is nothing you can do....file a dispute with craigslist, no-one here can help you.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kofiaa:
He bought it from craigslist.

Op you need to change the thread name.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
Ok, I got benchmark on the device and running. I am runing a test right now. What should I be looking for?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
After running Benchmark my Scores were:

Total score: 3533

CPU: 1277

GPU: 1251

RAM: 460

I/0: 545

under System info:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedyjay:
I know it a duff jist by looking at those specs....an international s3's screen resolution is 1280x720 yours is 540x960....file a dispute with craigslist....
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikep99:
It's all wrong, definitely fake.

Nothing we can do here.

As said before, you're best finding a forum for the fake phones...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
Do you guys know what is the real name of this phone?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikep99:
It's been posted!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skander1998:
That reply was 2 pages ago.

Take your medicine.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b-eock:
Thats the same fake SGS III that John Retinger from TechnoBuffalo showed us and how to spot a fake!!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultramag69:
No, it's not. It's printed on a sticker stuck to the back of the phone...

And ALL networks around the world require IMEI number...

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That's even older than the clone I linked you to. It has a 6575 cpu instead of a 6577. Yo were ripped off.

You can't change the IMEI. Either try to get your money back or write it off as a bad purchase. There is no more help we can give...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manemzjum:
I can't believe no one has asked this yet but

HOW MUCH DID YOU PAY
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beaver2233:
The first post states "500"
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NatTheCat:
Saw one of these on Jon4lakers YouTube today, he got his from a seller trying to sell to the distribution place he uses.. Looks bloody good for a fake but obviously the hardware and software is totally messed up..

OP - You need to file a claim with your bank or anywhere you can think of to help you.. Don't use this phone & DO NOT SELL OR TAMPER WITH THE PHONE
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiahnlliya:
You're not actually considering using this phone, are you?

It's pretty clear now with the benchmark results and other info you have shared that it's not an SGS III, it's not even remotely comparable to one, it doesn't work like one and it will only bring you problems and headaches. :(

I really feel your pain, you paid a lot of money for this thing and you need to start working on getting it back... I really hope you succeed!

I suggest you print this entire thread as part of your evidence file...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultramag69:
I believe its in one of his replies - $500...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArcheryHolic:
Samsung galaxy g3 knock-off / copy

I confirm! this is a cheap knock-off of the Samsung GT-I9300 YES A BAD COPY!!!

if you look closely to the phone front face, the logo Samsung is printed on the front of the glass instead of a chrome print beyond the glass.

the phone is thicker and the battery thinner, the Android OS is not the original Samsung Android but a generic Chinese version of GB (if in 4.1.1)

the manufacture location is "MADE IN VIETNAM"

the water damage stickers beyond the battery is missing.

when you look at the touch menu and return you will see through some light from the screen.

on the original S3 you will find a microphone hole on the top of the phone that is missing on the knock-off

the Sim holder is not spring loaded

the back cover is actually the real deal! yup one part is actually a real Samsung part.... AND ALSO THE PROTECTION STICKERS (BE AWARE)

the sceen is a real giveaway! when off, the genuine Samsung Amoled screen is black with some blue reflect and the Knock off in grayish black

the genuine electronic back cover is in 2 pieces and the knock off in one.

when you look at the front camera the eye is offset..

No NFC on the wannabe Galaxy S3

if you do a factory reset bye bye the beautiful Samsung boot logo!!!

the list can go like that on and on!!!!

Dont be fooled the wannabe Samsung S3-I9300 is well copied and can fool alot of people.

IN SOME YOUTUBE VIDEO YOU CAN SEE SOME SG3 THAT SHOW A LITTLE VENT ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE BACK COVER BUT THE NEW KNOCK-OFF DOESN'T HAVE THIS GIVEAWAY FEATURE ANYMORE! SO BE CAREFUL!!

Here are some picture: on the left Genuine Samsung S3. VS, the fake one on the right!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zeretti:
Same Problem

I think I have the same problem, I have the invalid IMEI. I also bought on craiglist. I just want to know what did you do with the fake phone. Did you sell it to someone else? Did you find who sold it to you?

Can you call with your fake phone? Because I can call my friends and everyone in the States, but I don't get 3G or 4G!

Just let me know if there is any kind of usability to this phone.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lsn-nono:
Posible solucion...

yo tengo uno igual y he conseguido poder poner los datos (navegar) activando roaming. al ser de otro pais el movil pense que seria la solucion y funciono!!!! espero que te sirva como a mi. un saludo
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DjeMBeY:
English ONLY ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SLver:
I have the same device, and I managed to activate the data connection (browsing) activating the roaming option, since it is from other country I thought that it might be the solution, and it was, I hope it works to you too...

:eek:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xclub_101:
Sorry, chinese fake based probably on Mediatek mtk6575 CPU :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lsn-nono:
works for me so well, with roaming turned on

thanks for the translation : Cool:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heyitsejohn:
so I ended up getting scammed with one of these as well. traded my perfectly good and LEGIT HTC One X+ for one of these. :crying:

anyway, I guess I'm stuck with it for now until I can save up for a fresh phone. my biggest problem is I'm not getting any 3G/data service on this even if I have both it and Roaming switched on. any help?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lt1streconbn:
Old post but FYI

Altering or even possession of a device with altered IMEI is a federal of fence. If you still have this device I'd seriously suggest you contact authorites immediately. I worked in a 'civil service' position and we were duties with enforcement, investigation and incarnation of those with devices such as this, due to the fact terrorist use this deception in an attempt to remain undetected. This is NOT a joke or light matter.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kofiaa:
This post was made back in 2012.

Why did you quote me and not the op?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] AndreiLux:
Identical kernel to the i9300 one. Only difference is:

CMA device memory allocation is gone as we don't need the hacks used in it for larger memory, 2GB with the default setting will suffice.

You apparently have no FM radio.

The port is trivial and everything else should work flawlessly.

Please refer to the I9300 thread for changelogs, bug-reports and other issues. Kernel itself will be posted here.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] prodigiez:
waiting to try.. thx
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] btemtd:
We are actually contemplating the fm radio because one user actually had it on his firmware working so we wanted to compile a kernel with fm radio .

Can we actually try?

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I can upload if you tell me where I can get it
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] leamoor:
I only have ZHALI8 this firmware
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] btemtd:
This is probably the best one to use its the latest http://d-h.st/AMs Boot.img from the base firmware XXLI9 latest,

Thanks to prodigiez

I cannot wait to get our first custom kernel which we can over clock and turn our Gems into Weapons
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] AndreiLux:
I tried to compile with FM radio but it fails due to platform dependencies, there is something weird going on with the 9305 in that regard, I'll check it out later.

Anyway, here we go: Please test and report back.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] btemtd:
Thanks dude I will try this now... It would be great if someone could figure this FM thing out, As even samsung said It is up to the carrier if they wish to include FM radio which to me means there is capability
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] btemtd:
Thanks dude I will try this now... It would be great if someone could figure this FM thing out, As even samsung said It is up to the carrier if they wish to include FM radio which to me means there is capability

ALL I CAN SAY IS IT WORKS PERFECTLY I AM NOW OVERCLOCKED TO 1704MHZ Just like I was on my favourite Nandroid I9300 ICS

Check out my Quadrant screenshot

LIKE A BOSS!
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] btemtd:
Here is something 4 u .. thank you

Confirmation number: 4B258375FK2191426.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] AndreiLux:
If there are no reported issues I'll put it up in the first post together with a CWM soon. Also, somebody needs to check if the partition is still mmcblk0p5 for the kernel. On the Note 2 they changed the partition to mmcblk0p8 and I didn't know about it and the CWM didn't work.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] btemtd:
how do I check? Could we also have something like stweaks so we can tweak our stuff? without the need to download other random apps

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So far Everyhing works perfect, AND SUPER SUPER FAST WOOOOO this is a WEAPON now...

Only thing different i noticed is a TINY (2mm) exclamation mark in the top left hand corner, when you boot up stays on for like 5 secs then goes away... It only used to show when I was going into recovery mode before
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] prodigiez:
hope this helps you

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 BOOT -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p8

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 BOTA0 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 BOTA1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 CACHE -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p12

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 EFS -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p3

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 HIDDEN -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p14

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 OTA -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p15

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 PARAM -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p7

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 RADIO -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p10

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 RECOVERY -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p9

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 SYSTEM -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p13

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 TOMBSTONES -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p11

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 USERDATA -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p16

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 m9kefs1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p4

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 m9kefs2 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p5

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-10-08 21:43 m9kefs3 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p6
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] qwerty12:
Probably because you're running a kernel not signed by Samsung. This thread talks of the same happening on the I9300. Please don't flash any bootloaders from that thread...
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] kazuni:
Thanks for the kernel, it's a great start - and it works well on my device as well. Much appreciated!:good::good:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psmedley:
Any reason this wouldn't work on a i9305T? ie the Telstra version?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] btemtd:
Should work fine on I9305 & i9305t
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] psmedley:
should i backup my current kernel? what's the best way to do this?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] AndreiLux:
NO. It wont work on the T model, the hardware is different, it didn't have a different model number for nothing. If anything, I'll do a separate kernel, but don't try it on anything else than the I9305.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] singlecell83:
You think telstra had their own version developed? I dont think so. I installed the optus rom on my telstra phone and it worked flawless. Unless there is something very minor....

Edit: Now installed on my 9305T. Never used a custom kernal without having a whole new rom also. So not sure what its actually meant to be doing....
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] btemtd:
Exactly what I thought when I had the i9300t everything worked exactly like the i9300 I was able to intexchange modem roms kernel etc.... now we have users with i9305t which flashed i9305 Rom and kernel with no problem at all. I dont see why it wouldn't work.

And the hardware is actually the same I am pretty sure of it.

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Now you can modify and enhance your cpu and gpu and other tweaks best of to know what u are doin before playing.

SO THERE YOU HAVE IT WORKING ON I9305T AND I9305 JUST LIKE I THOUGHT
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] evilfry:
Hi there. I tried to set to cfq using Setcpu and it sticks with reboots. Have not tried stweaks though
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Obagleyfreer:
Oh ok. I might try that then, I was only using STweaks.

Edit: So it works if I use set CPU but still doesn't change the fact STweaks isn't working properly to set io scheduler
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] btemtd:
Yeh it fixes it 98% of the time apparently there is fixes for example siyah has a setting in his stweak which fixes it. But obviously we cant use it. It would be good to implement that same thing in this kernel
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] AndreiLux:
You probably have some script or another app which overrides the STweaks settings. It correctly sets the scheduler here.

Thanks for the typo.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Obagleyfreer:
My apologies, I had an init.d script that was changing scheduler on boot.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] svs57:
I tried to reproduce. After reboot i/o scheduler is cfq.

kernel 28.2