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[Nexus 7 General] ksqp:
I reckon the best deal is still the 3GB for 3 months on Three for about £11 from Amazon, like this one here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Origi...P9CY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1359911355&sr=8-2

There are several other suppliers at similar sorts of prices on Amazon, though some of them are not MicroSIMs. Even if you don't know what sort of signal you will get, it's not a lot of money to risk to try it.
[Nexus 7 General] Ydnaroo:
Hi. Thanks all for your responses up to now. :D

I think I've got my hands on the Virgin SIM & Voucher code package mentioned at the beginning of the thread. :fingers-crossed:

Would someone please be kind enough to confirm that the settings needed for this SIM is:

APN: goto.virginmobile.uk

Username: user

Password: leave blank

Cheers - Y
[Galaxy S III General] BaronInkjet:
FYI -- just ordered mine. :victory:

$519 with free shipping.

$40 off w/ promo code EMCJJHN64, ends 11/21

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176412
[Galaxy S III General] Loves2spoon:
When checking out it says that this product might be open box or carrier branded!

How can you make sure you get a new one from Newegg?
[Galaxy S III General] BaronInkjet:
I asked Newegg about that language and they said it was generic for all unlocked phones. It does not mean open box as in returned by someone, but opened to unlock. Can't say for certain, but I have never seen an i-9300 with carrier branding myself.

Another reason I decided to go Newegg over others is ability to replace if DOA + 90 day warranty. Most of these that I have seen in US have no warranty. And on Ebay, you typically cannot return.

Will let you know more when I get mine.
[Galaxy S III General] BaronInkjet:
All,

Just an update on ordering from Newegg. I got my I9300 today. New, sealed box. Neither seal was damaged in any way. There was, however, a Newegg warranty card inside. ??

Came with manuals in English and Spanish, and a Samsung US power plug. There was a Spanish language flier for chaton.com. The writing inside the battery compartment was Spanish, but otherwise all was English. Box said made in China.

Phone is perfect thus far. When I turned it on and signed in to Samsung, I immediately got JB update.

Based on my experience, I would order unlocked from them again. (I have used Newegg for computer stuff for years now.)

Cheers,

BIJ
[Galaxy S III General] Ausboy 2011:
No buying/selling threads please read the rules/watch the noob video post it in the marketplace or not at all. Thank you
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pedyvirus:
hi guys

i downgrad my xperia play from 4.0.2.A.0.62 to 4.0.2.A.0.42

after i flashed the img files i rebooted my device

after the sony name comes to screen i saw a black screen

i tried many other ways but they didnt help

can anyon one introduce me how to install that ics beta?

(i used quick image and fast boot with 4.0.2.A.0.42 and 4.0.2.A.0.62 but non of them work)

plz some one help i wana install a custom rom and it needs the base band and .. from the ics beta to install it
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pedyvirus:
Plz some one help
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
this is what to do

1 unlock your bootloader here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1662199

2 follow the instruction on the page http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1854682
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pedyvirus:
My bootloader is unlocked

I have another question

Can I install darkforest rom after installing this ics Rom?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
If they use the same kernel yep u can....don't forget to wipe and factory reset
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pedyvirus:
I don't know what should I check

Can you tell me?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
use this kernel it should work on both roms...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1573184
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gk1984:
I picked up my first ever Nexus (the N7) last weekend and one of the first things I did was update to 4.2 - I've read people having some bugs on 4.2 needing to factory reset to smooth things out so I didn't wanna deal with that. I also don't have any impressions of how the N7 was/is on 4.1, but I am using CM10 on my Evo 3D so I do see some difference in the overall OS with the CM additions. Also, I'm 100% stock and currently plan to leave it that way.

My biggest question is why EQs don't work with the N7 on 4.2? Has anyone experienced this? They work, but not well... The built-in Music FX makes sound changes, but nothing impressive. The overall sound quality isn't very impressive to me compared to my previous phones and current Evo 3d. I tried Volume+ and the app just called Equalizer, but all they seem to do is cut the max volume in half, even with boosting volume within these apps. Did 4.2 change the way audio is handled, making apps like these obsolete in the new OS?

I've also read some mixed information about USB OTG. I've never used this before, never really had a need. But just in case I do, what do I need to know? Does it work? Do only certain devices work with it? Do I need apps to make things work with it? Root or no root?

And, does anyone have any tips for syncing app data between phone/tablet? Preferably without root, but not necessary.

Last question is more for this forum. I see N7 development and Original N7 development threads. What's the difference? Both contain kernels and roms. I'm assuming one is for roms/kernels from other devices ported over and the other are new, from scratch kernels and roms. Although, when I first visited an saw those, I thought development was for roms and kernels, where original development was more mods and such.

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CamFlawless:
You are correct about the development section. Development itself is ported ROMs and kernels, whereas original development is ROMs and kernels constructed from code alone.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chapmana81:
If i install a stock unrooted rom will i loose my custom recovery and s-off?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bananagranola:
A ROM will not remove either S-OFF or recovery; I believe a RUU will replace recovery.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Muikkuman:
A ruu will replace both bootloader and recovery. But you still got S-OFF.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] spartanier7:
Heyo!

Before buying the Note 10.1 i have a few questions.

Here we go:

1. Can I somehow flash an samsung original firmware which is able to receive OTA updates from Samsung? I only need root and the original samsung firmware, since the software features are my main reason for buying (i will study physic, and this will help!)

2. Whats the difference between gt 8010 and 8013?

3. do you think we will get an 4.2 Update? I think 4.1.1 is released, isn´t it?

thanks in advance!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] samir_a:
There many post which will answer your question.

The difference between all version is country specific changes like some are with 3G and voice calling, only 3G, Wif. Then there are some country specific version and 8013 is USA specific version apart from that nothing really.

Only Germany has recieved the JB update around three weeks back others are waiting. As for 4.2 we should eventually get it but I think now Samsung is busy rolling out 4.1.1 for all its devices.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] spartanier7:
Ok since i live in Germany that should be no problem :D

Only one question.. as far as i can see only the 3G version got the JB update....

Will the Wifi version get it as well?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] samir_a:
Eventually all version will get JB updates and since new Note devices are being launched with JB i think it will happen pretty soon.

Also one strange thing is the Germany update is to carrier based device and not the stock Samsung device there does not look any difference between the two but its a strange thing.

Also there are some issues being reported if you use the rom on the wifi version which is logical since its not made for it
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] spartanier7:
Then i think i will buy that Tab :P

Enormous power inside, JB update soon, cheap at the moment (in germany..) and has best functionality as student.... nothing more to wish!
[HTC EVO 3D] strykul:
Hello, I have just installed BiParanoid ROM, and everything works fine, but the phone call sound level is extremely high, so I can't talk privately - everybody around me hears who I'm talking with. The decreasing volume on slider doesn't work.

Looking for your help, I can't post in ROM threat because I haven't got enough posts...
[HTC EVO 3D] Gmobilize:
I found it annoying ,but you just quickly enable and disable speaker ,so it goes normal,btw there is a new release .
[LG Optimus 2x] bonethugs:
the previous thread was closed... but I have some question about the rom?

I tried to add pdroid framework to the rom but i get into bootloop.

What I did was create an update.zip, apply pdroid patcher and a new .zip file was generated successfully (seen in the pdroid patcher logs).

but when flashing i get into bootloop. anyone knows another way to try to patch to get pdroid support?
[LG Optimus 2x] vanmarek:
And why exactly did you post this in the development section?
[LG Optimus 2x] bonethugs:
sorry. i made a mistake, could anyone move it to Q&A section please?

but on second thought I think this section it's more related with my question, because it involves a rom modification to support the framework.
[LG Optimus 2x] G1ForFun:
Moved to Q&A as it is a question.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rlatjs17:
Hi, I was just flashing different basebands and I went from the HE to I535VRLHD. I didn't notice anything different so I flashed the I535VRBLJ1 and also noticed no difference. Finally I used the newest leak I535VRBLK1 and noticed better battery life. I've been in the same areas with all the basebands so no difference in reception. Usually all around 4-5 bars of 4g. Does this mean the newest baseband uses less battery when pulling data? If not what are the differences between these basebands? Also, which baseband would people recommend for the tri-state area?

Using the latest Synergy rom build 118. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] infinit22:
Very curious about this too. Waiting to see what others say
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] shangrila500:
The posts I've read so far have said that 4g may have gotten little better but the main differences in the radios are the 3g/4g handoff. I have also noticed the 3g/4g handoff is much much better in my area. I would love to know more about it though

Sent from one of the many Anthropomorphic Personalities on the Disc
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rlatjs17:
Bump
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rbails82:
I just tried all the modems until I found one I liked.. which happens to be HE. It gives me the best signal so far.
[Galaxy S III General] GrayJack:
Hi All!

I am not sure this topic was not discussed so if I am double-posting - sorry!

Anyway I was informed someone expects problem with camera after update to 4.1.2.

The reason is the firmware contains updated driver which is not pre-installed in the phone because the firmware is actually a dump.

I would like to explain the way I performed to solve the problem (now I have GT-i9300 with 4.1.2 and working stock Camera (both video/photo) and other camera applications also).

First of all: make a Nandroid backup! I have tested all the steps but I cannot guaranty everything will work properly in your case.

Second - I can help with GT-i9300 only. If you have other device - sorry. Maybe this receipt works - maybe not, I don't know.

1. Please dial in stock dialer the following: *#34971539#

2. In menu please choose Phone/CAM FW Ver Check

We need to know your two parameters: Cam FW Ver and Phone FW Ver.

Cam FW Ver is a version of driver installed in your phone. Phone FW Ver is a version which comes with a firmware. Usually firmware's one is newer. In my case it was

3. You have to download newer driver. In my example I had to download ZDFI02 driver - and I believe everybody will have the same issue because this is the driver which comes with leaked 4.1.2. In other way I suspect you have mixed up something to make Camera working - I suggest to re-burn the firmware again. Anyway - you are free to test.

Be careful! There are other camera vendors exists - and it is easy to detect by first two letters of driver version (in our case it is ZD). If you have other vendor - please download appropriate driver.

After you have download the archive you have to unpack the file named "SlimISP.bin" on your sdcard (internal one).

Then dial *#34971539# once again and choose Phone to CAM FW Write (Rear) (if you have unpacked the file properly - this button will become active). Flashing will take about 20-30 seconds - please be patient.

After flashing finishes exit the Camera Firmware menu and enter it once again (*#34971539#). Choose Phone/CAM FW Ver Check

Check again above-mentioned two parameters: Cam FW Ver and Phone FW Ver. If you are lucky enough they will be equal and the process completed successfully.

The source is 4pda forum (and all thanks should be addressed to them and Pako777 individually).
[Galaxy S III General] Mopral:
Be carefull!

Gt-i9300 could come with 2 different camera hardware: one from sony and one from samsung

It is the same thing with the camera firmwares:ZD and GD

Mine has GDFF03

For those who have GD firmwares: do not use files in first post!
[Galaxy S III General] bala_gamer:
S3 has equal number of gd and zd camera models

《Samsung rom》
[Galaxy S III General] GrayJack:
Yes you are right. First post updated, one driver I could not attach (I have 21 of them) - here it is.

EDITED: GHFJ02 and firmwares added, all credits to matthessimo for this.
[Galaxy S III General] DirkStorck:
Thank your for making this great guide.

I have GDFF03. do I have to update?

Thanks: )

Send from my Omega ROM powered SGS3 :)
[Galaxy S III General] GrayJack:
Once again: the main idea is to make Cam FW Ver and Phone FW Ver equal. If your GDFF03 is this value in both parameters - everything should work.

But once again - after my update to 4.1.2 I see later ..FI02 version of the driver - but from another vendor. So I am a little bit surprised you have GDFF03, not GDFI02.

Anyway - I repeat: the main idea is not to update to latest version, but to make them equal.
[Galaxy S III General] riso123:
How will I know if I have a problem? Everything is working fine for me...
[Galaxy S III General] v1rtu4l:
it is really a non issue, because the only "problem" there would be after the update, is that you can not use the "flash phone to cam FW" option in that hidden menu. since no one ever did report an increase in quality after flashing another FW from phone to cam i do not see the point, but YES, after update the option to flash from phone to cam is greyed out.

CAM FW: GDFF02

Phone FW: GDFI02

ISP Ver :CML0801-M0

to clarify what the original poster forget to say... you will not have problems with your using/operating the camera after using the leaked JB 4.1.2, you simply do not have the option to flash a new firmware version for the cam onto it
[Galaxy S III General] Idan73:
I disagree. There's definitely difference in pictures comparing June drivers gdfe01 and latest ones. Whether the changes are always for the better is debatable cause I hated gdff03 white balance but night shots were much better.

I'm on 4.1.1 Indian lj5 and have just updated to gdfi02, hopefully they have better white balance.

If the driver is not in cam firmware the camera is simply not using it...

When I updated the cam driver, phone firmware matched it even after deleting bin file from sd card although flash button became greyed out which is fine now.

So now lj5 with gdfi02 on cam and phone firmware.

Testing JKay alpha on GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] v1rtu4l:
it is very debatable if there is any difference at all. there are several threads about this already where people upgraded their firmware or even flashed the firmware of the sony module onto phones with samsung camera module and apart from the obvious confirmation bias that was to be expected there was no proof for a change. no one did ever check this under even remotely "professional" circumstances. taking photos with 5 seconds difference will result in 2 different photos already without the change of firmware. if you do not control all things that factor into the resulting photo you can not say what leads to the photo. i upgraded according to this thread but did not see any difference.

to make sure that it is really the firmware change that leads to other results you would have needed to put your phone on a tripod and shot photos in similar circumstances with both firmwares

of course everyone may believe what they like. i personally put this into the same category like "OMG i flashed the new firmware and now my phone is faster", because people get used to the slower speed of a phone with all apps and services running and then get overwhelmed by a phone after a wipe flash that is faster then before (which has nothing to do with the firmware itself)
[Galaxy S III General] Idan73:
I agree with everything you just said, but I still disagree, if that makes sense cause I still stand behind everything I said.

:)

Testing JKay alpha on GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] hefonthefjords:
I have had no such issue with camera.
[Galaxy S III General] tisazalay:
Thanks for the info.

I have several questions.

1. If I flash will the counters reset or will they remain changed?

2. I applied the fix for using with siyah and everything is working now. Is it recommended to still apply?

3. Does the firmware change when new Samsung ROMs come out? Is it related to the leaks for example or is it built from factory and stays the same no matter what rom.

Thanks for the help. As I wrote, my cameras are working fine but there's a difference in phone and cam being phone newer.
[Galaxy S III General] scoffyburito:
So could this driver be explaining my camera problems(not opening sometimes or taking way too long)?
[Galaxy S III General] GrayJack:
1. Changing driver is not changing firmware. So counters will not be changed.

2. See above - there is a discussion of the pictures quality with different versions of driver :) Personally - I love newest versions and I hate unofficial "mods" and "fixes". But sure it's up to you and if it works well - leave it working :)

3. Driver - not firmware. Yes it could - and update process will be automatic. The problem with 4.1.2 appeared because it is not a firmware but the dump. That's why you have to kick it's ass to update the driver manually.
[Galaxy S III General] PIRATA!:
I have to remind all you guys that this fix was first intended for those people that where using alt kernel like Siyah as video recording becomes buggy if using that kernel on last leaked, so if you're using stock kernel you might not have any issue with leaked rom installed.

About the fact of upgrading on a non buggy device so to have last drivers/mach codes, well it's up to you.

I'll install last leaked soon and for sure use Siyah, so as there is that video recording bug I must apply this fix!

About my situation...I am on stock XXDLJ4 and I have now:

Cam FW Ver: GDFD06

Phone FW Ver: GDFF03

Must I update drivers once I'll be on leaked, right??

Which should I use as I'm on GD???

Thank you very much.
[Galaxy S III General] GrayJack:
I would try GDFF03.
[Galaxy S III General] PIRATA!:
So reinstalling the same one I have now??

---------- Post added at 11:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:32 AM ----------

I just made a video recording nite and it seems good.

It's this quite enough to say that with my stock XXDLJ4 with last Siyah I'm not affected with the video recording bug, so to use it as a comparable situation when I'll flash over last leaked and last Siyah???
[Galaxy S III General] GrayJack:
Now you have:
[Galaxy S III General] PIRATA!:
Ok...but maybe you misunderstood that I'm not on leaked now...

When I'll be in leaked I think I'll have:

Cam FW Ver: GDFD06

Phone FW Ver: ZDFI02

...right???

So when I'll be on last leaked I should install GDFF03 so to have the same situation as I have now on my stock XXDLJ4???
[Galaxy S III General] Sylvio2909:
Thx for this post

Rom: xperia z 9.6.1

Kernel : boeffla 2.8
[Galaxy S III General] Leos1488:
help!!

Hi. On cyanogenmod ROM i have the "cant connect to the camera" error. So reading on xda i have found this post. But when i check the camera firmware i get BHFJ02. Is this a new firmware? Can i change this with a Zd or GD one?
[Galaxy S III General] matthessimo:
Here is the BH firmware. Would really appreciate it if this file could be attached to the start post ;)
[Galaxy S III General] Leos1488:
Thanks!!!:):)
[Galaxy S III General] donalgodon:
Does anyone know who makes the ZD camera?

Is it Sony or Samsung? (or someone else?)
[Galaxy S III General] :
Samsung
[Galaxy S III General] piotrek75:
Does anyone have an alternative way (automatic or manual) to the service manue to update the camera's firmware ?

I got corrupted update during the update so now "Test Factory.apk" (started with *#34971539#) crashes at the start, and camera is crashing at launch too ...
[Galaxy S III General] donalgodon:
Why not just flash a new factory ROM?
[Galaxy S III General] piotrek75:
I flashed the latest stock I9300XXEMB5_I9300OXAEMB5_I9300XXEMB5_BTU and this has not fixed the problem.

So I though that a forced update will hopefully resolve the problem (but I need a working tool for that ...)
[Galaxy S III General] donalgodon:
Did you do a full wipe/factory reset when you flashed it? If not, you might not fix it until you do.
[Galaxy S III General] djcanita:
I have the same problem as piotrek75

And I've done everything and nothing , even I install the Original ROM that came with my S3 (ICS 4.04) .

And the problem continues .

CAN ANYONE HELP US WITH ANY TOOL ???
[Galaxy S III General] piotrek75:
I have not done it like that before. So I tested it today with full wipe + cache/factory reset.

Nothing changed: on stock rom, tool *#34971539# is crashing while being started.

While I lunch the camera software I got the message : "Cant't connect to the camera".

For me the stock rom update does not update the firmware on the chip of the camera.

I think I need a way to trigger the camera's chip update without the "*#34971539#" tool.
[Galaxy S III General] piotrek75:
Good news : Problem RESOLVED !

Bad news : it will cost you the price of the camera module (around $32 on Chineese website).

Tested:

1) downgrading to older rom 4.1.1 then automatically through OTA upgraging to the latest

Result: camera was not upgraded.

2) Replacing the camera moduel (I got an old one with dust inside).

Result: I tested on 4.1.1 and Test Factory.apk and the camera works perfectly !

=> So hopefully the chip containing the cameras firmware is on the camera module not on the motherboard.

(now I will have to clean open and clean this camera module, quite tricky already fighted with the previous one durign feew hours ...).

Question : which rom (version?) does update the camera and produce all these firmware issues ? is it 4.2.2 only or do I need to be aware about other roms ?
[Galaxy S III General] Daelyn:
Updating camera FW manually is unnecessary for most cases, and that's also why OTAs or Odin/Kies flashes don't update it.

Latest Camera FW is used automatically anyways.

Some info:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39240168
[Galaxy S III General] _andrea_:
Hi guys, i noticed this thread and i'm interested in this fw update. I have the exact situation of the first post: CAM FW ZDFE02 and Phone FW ZDFI02. I have no problems with the cam, all function works as expected. The update is recommended for pictures quality? I'm rooted since 4.1.1 ITV update so i think my cam fw isn't updated for this reason.
[Galaxy S III General] piotrek75:
Read the link before = no need tu update firmware ON the camera's chip.

It's done on the ROM. I suppose as a file SlimISP.bin file.

(you can still try to play update your camera as still you have spare camera's modules ;) )