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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JU83:
Below is a copy of an email I sent to Samsung through their contact us link. It is my (perhaps naive) hope that this will bring some clarity to Region Lock issue in the Australasian region.

Dear Samsung Australia,

My question is two fold:

(Redacted first part of question- not pertinent to this issue)

Secondly, my next question refers to Region Lock. Does the new region lock measure implemented by Samsung influence the Australasian Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy series in general? As a student (and Samsung fan who is influencing those around me to purchase Samsung products, such as my parents two Galaxy S3 devices and most likely impending Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition) I plan to use the Note 3 for as long as it will last me and would like to take comfort in the knowledge that if I purchase a 64GB variant from sources such as Kogan or a Samsung Experience store, that when I travel I won't have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 "BRICK" but a phone that is able to use what ever sim card a region I visit may have. As a student I will be required to travel in the upcoming two years and the device I purchase, as a single father on low income, must be able to provide reliable communication from wherever I am in what ever countrry I might be so that I may keep in contact with my daughter in this period of time where I am away from her. Region locking a device that I have paid over 800 dollars for would be very counter productive to the whole notion of GSM.

On the note of Region locking I understand two things about it so far:

1. That it may be unlocked by a local Samsung Service center (for free I hope- but am unsure if it will cost)

2. That the impending update of Android 4.4 Kit Kat will implement Region Locking on Galaxy devices receiving the update.

What I would like to know is:

1. If the Australasion Note 3 (3G or 4G Variants) are Region Locked.?

2. If they are, is unlocking them at a service center free?

3. Will the roll out of Kit Kat Android 4.4 Relock a Region unlokced device ( because assuming unlocking an outright device is not free, I as a customer would then need to pay again to unlock the device again.)?

I desperately need to upgrade my device. The battery life is starting to die on me ( it is over 3 years old) and I desperately want to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 as a Samsung loyalist who appreciates the innovation that Samsung provides. If you could provide me with the above information it will greatly help my decision as to whether I continue to support Samsung both personally as a customer and in an advisory role (which is quite strong willed and at constant countenance to those who have Apple products looking to upgrade- I can be quite persuasive) within my social (at University and College) and familial circles.

I sincerely hope that my questions can be answered as Samsung's Customer Focus and willingness to listen has played such a pivotal role in its great success and meteoric rise over the last few years.

Thank you for your time.

Hopefully this will bare some answer to the questions regarding Region Lock in Australia. I will keep the community posted.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kangal:
I bought my OG NOTE from Hong Kong.

I think I might get the N3 from there aswell.

Why?

HK is the capital city of the travelling world.

Majority of businessmen need devices that work on many bands, and with ease.

Region Lock would mean a "no sale" for these businessmen. And HK's full of them (both local and Int).

As long as the HK version has the superior SD800 model, I'd say go for that one.

The only thing you need to check for are the GSM bands for 4G.

3G is covered, 4G *may* not be with what Telstra/Optus have in store.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maidangisme:
http://ausdroid.net/2013/10/01/52838/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The-Last-Hylian:
Hi all,

I'm looking for a reasonable, cheap 'smart' tough phone and I need to have the Microsoft Exchange email function on the handset.

Does anybody know if the S5690 Galaxy Xcover will have this feature?

It is built into Android right? The S5690 Galaxy Xcover is running 2.3 Ginger Bread.

Thanks,

T-L-H
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xkawer:
yes, the Xcover does support Exchange ActiveSync. I have mine working with a university account.

One thing to consider: The S5690 is considerably slow, compared to modern smartphones. It still does its service for me after 1.5 years, but you may want to consider buying the Xcover 2 which has faster hardware, a front camera and Android 4.0+. If you can live without that, the Xcover is still a great rugged phone.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] virus247:
how dya change the bluetooth name thats visible..to others ..in wm2005? cant find it anywher
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] fingery:
Not sure about the BA but on the JJ it use the owner information name :shock: :x

Bad move IMO...a lot of people prefer a nickname as the BT name :evil:
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] alfredtv:
It's under

Setting

System

About

Device ID
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *boy*racer*:
Hey guys.

I have just won an Ace on ebay but it is faulty. The description says it failed during kies update but only the camera flash and soft keys light up and thats it.

Do you think that its possible to recover if i use Odin? Or do you think it could possibly be water damaged?

I have not yet received the phone so iv'e not tried anything as of yet.

Heres the link to the item http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121183060950?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Thanks
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envy-X:
Most likely, yes.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *boy*racer*:
well i received it today and the water indicator is fine. But unfortunately i cannot get it to go into download mode or any other. the pc recognises it and tries to install the drivers but then it sends my pc into blue screen on 3 different OS (Vista,7 and 8).

I'm about to download kies and see what that can so as i have never used it before.

Thanks

EDIT: Nope. Nothing.... Bummer
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envy-X:
Are you sure its s5830"i" or just s5830?

And s5830i download mode is volume up + down + power together.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *boy*racer*:
It is (i) and i have tried Volume up + volume down+ Home too. I have just ordered a USB jig and hoping that it will enter Download.

EDIT: Oh and when i said the pc recognises it, i mean that it says "unknown device"

EDIT2: Heres a vid i made https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l18lh3t_tQ
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *boy*racer*:
Ok so I got a jig and nothing... looks like its hard bricked. I think the person possibly flashed the wrong firmware.

The jig does work as tried on on my s4 mini.

Oh well... shame

PHONE: S4 Mini GT-I9195

Rom: Stock 4.2.2

Root Status: Not Rooted

SD: 16GB Ultra SanDisk Class 10
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alex_is_the_1:
I don't think one jig will work on all devices. I have one and its for s2 it brings my 5830i into dl mode but puts my 5830 into ram dump mode.
[Micromax A110] arjunmanoj:
devs i request you to please build an aosp rom for a110 like that of nexus without any mods or anything from your side it should be totally stock just like a rom that would come from google :p:p:p:p:p:p:p

or just do a simplest port of amoi 4.2.2 with everything working from wifi to LED :cyclops::cyclops::cyclops::cyclops::cyclops::cyclops::cyclops:

plz plz its a humble request as i get tempted to have a nexus 4 but couldnt affoard :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Micromax A110] arjunmanoj:
devs [MENTION=4847445]sagarwep[/MENTION] [MENTION=4994953]Dark4Droid[/MENTION] [MENTION=4333809]khan_frd2002[/MENTION],@Ak****banta [MENTION=5116254]mmxandy[/MENTION],@bsuhas [MENTION=4701561]icoolguy1995[/MENTION]

guys you are the elite devs plz give it a thought
[Micromax A110] arjunmanoj:
if not then plz tell me the minimum porting procedure to boot amoi jb without any bugs
[Micromax A110] arjunmanoj:
yaar guys,devs plz help me there are others who need the same plz help its a request
[Micromax A110] khan_frd2002:
Bro... there is a stock like rom by Dark4Droid..... why not you try

here the rom link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2439632
[Micromax A110] GuestK00380:
What About It Bro

SEE SOME SS
[Micromax A110] Anas6538:
i want to stock rom plz dev build it :(:(:(:(

Sent from my AMOI N821
[Micromax A110] Recognized Noob:
l*f*m*a*o! if devs will build it, in what way will it be stock? it will b custom rom! l*f*m*a*o!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Galcactus:
I throw down a glove and give this challenge:

A theme which makes widgets and icons look like their holo shadows when being dragged across a stock-like ics/jb homescreen (apex and nova both have this too). I should probably clarify: when you are adding and moving a widget, the crosshairs appear in the background and as you drag the widget, a faint blue outline version of the widget appears in the position where the widget would snap to.

I would like a theme which makes the actual widget look like that.

Any takers?

This picture may roughly show the idea that I had in mind:

http://www.technipages.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Android-4-dragging-widget-to-home-screen.png

Regards.
[Galaxy S 4 General] fuser1337:
How will it help us exactly?
[Galaxy S 4 General] OneCanuck:
Right now its used mostly in sports and fitness although some of those device profiles they've implemented are branching into things like remote control like the O-synce bike handle bar remotes. They submitted patches for Apollo but the developer's busy with other features ATM.
[Galaxy S 4 General] dannyella:
sounds like bloat..
[Galaxy S 4 General] body150165:
It depends on how you use your phone.

For fitness addicts like me, that is good news.

In general, there are different protocols to transfer the data from your heart rate belt. Most devices for home use like spinning use the ANT+ - protocol. Others use the Bluetooth 3.o 0r 4.0 protocol.

BT 4.0 LE (Low Energy = battery saving) is implemented to Android 4.3. I am guessing that it is the same with ANT+.

Benefit for Android-users: You can use your heart rate belt that you use with your home device also with your Android phone
[Galaxy S 4 General] arindam_mitra1985:
I use ant to build my projects.. lol..
[Galaxy S 4 General] paamet:
Great news! Any reference?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Infy_AsiX:
it's an interesting move for Samsung to make. Considering they and their competitors are bringing out smart watches using bt4 and android 4.3 standardising bt4 api. It was starting to look like ant+ was going to lose the smartphone market. Perhaps they cut a deal with Samsung
[Galaxy S 4 General] blue6800user:
Honestly, Ill believe Ant+ inclusion when it actually happens. BT4 smart has started to catch on with cycling manufacters, both Topeak (currently) and Wahoo (soon) will be able to use bt4 smart sensors soon. I saw a S4 at Interbike hooked up to a BT smart heartrate monitor and speed/cadence sensor.

This was big news to me, as for a long time without a dongle (super annoying) there was no way to use an Android phone with speed/cadence sensors or heartrate monitors, unless you had a sony.

If Ant+ doesnt pick up soon, its going to be left behind. Android including BT smart in 4.3 is going to change the field for newer phones.

I too would like to see some documentation/references about Ant+ inclusion.

-Bicycle Industry Professional
[Galaxy S 4 General] jorgenmk:
After flashing the 4.3 leak i noticed some ANT library packages in the 'installed packages' list.

I found the app "ANT+ Demo" from the app store and it is reading my ANT device! It's already working!

It is working with an ANT+ development kit i have here on my desk, haven't tried it with any official devices yet.
[Galaxy S 4 General] calinormy:
I do have ant+ and some ant plugins installed on my note 3. Factory untouched android 4.3
[Galaxy S 4 General] Hdhntr23:
Subscribing
[Galaxy S 4 General] blue6800user:
What "4.3 leak" did you flash? Can you tell us the rom? Can we have some links/references? Where do I get the packages so I can bribe some S4 cook to bake it into some rom? (or am I missusing the term?)
[Galaxy S 4 General] iozzo:
I use ANT+ to upload my running activities from my garmin watch to the garmin website. As the watch can only comunicate via ANT+, I either have to have a PC around or, when in holiday or somehting, I have to use a micro usb otg adapter and connect the ANT+ dongle to my samsung s2 using an app called garmin-uploader (along with a coupple of ant+ services found on google play).

There is something that I don't quite understand here.

Does this mean that these devices listed (s4 and s3 I believe) were already shipped with ANT+ capable hardware?

ANT+ was therefore already possible on them by using the ANT+ radio service available on google play without the need of an ANT+ dongle right ?

If not, and the hardware has to be enabled somehow with a propretary driver of Samsung, how about the Samsung S4 Google edition? Those don’t have a Samsung customized ROM but a google vanilla Android right?

Also, DCrainmaker wrote a post about the matter :

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/10/samsung-mobile-devices.html
[Galaxy S 4 General] Infy_AsiX:
I see the lack of balls in Samsung to not include the S4 active to get ant+. It's worth pointing out amoled screens are organic and have their life degraded by heat as well as UV light.

there's some photos posted a couple times on xda forums where someone bought a store display s3 or note 2 that had the original screen sticker decals shadow burnt into the screen. In fact it was the rest of the screen that was exposed to the light that had degraded. The sticker decals had shaded the screen and not degraded some parts leaving their shape visible on a white screen.

I suppose it doesn't matter for indoor sports at least...

here's a couple of examples a quick Google search pulls up

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39910331

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34705628

?????? Galaxy S3 ??????
[Galaxy S 4 General] etjazz:
this thread needs a *BUMP* !!

Has anyone checked if ANT+ his working in the I9505XXUEMI8 leak?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2465713
[Galaxy S 4 General] bennetski:
It is showing running for me under running processes. Doesn't seem to make any difference to me though
[Galaxy S 4 General] etjazz:
Do you have any ANT+ equipment to test with an app? (Believe endomondo supports ant+ HRM)

Considering updating to the leaked firmware, but the whole KNOX thing is making me a bit reluctant...
[Galaxy S 4 General] bennetski:
Unfortunately I don't have any supporting equipment. I am one of the lucky ones to have got the leaked 4.3 without getting knox installed but I wasn't really bothered even if I did. It's just a warranty void. It's actually very hard to brick an S4.
[Galaxy S 4 General] spamtrash:
Great news. Another 10 or more MB spent on software which is dedicated to communicate with specific hardware, and if you do not have such, it will be silently running in background consuming the battery and memory.

I have advice foe Samsung: guys, please do not forget about the dedicated BT controller to very common equipment like Boeing 737 or Airbus series 3 (310, 319, 320, 330, 340 380 etc.).

These planes are really popular nowadays and each pilot would really appreciate if he could for example control the flaps while playing Jewels:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1qasdfghj:
Do you have a guide how to flash kernel and rom?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
All guides are in General > Sticky roll-up thread.

You should ALWAYS check here before posting.

Read "Understanding the basics before rooting"
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sehooo:
which version you will buy or already bought SD OR EX?

i think this post will help us to know which version ll get more info and more support from Developers

plz if you dont mind state your country after voting :cool:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] agbbah:
Snapdragon
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IIIPowerIII:
Exynos, Canada
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killa12222:
Snapdragon, Australia. Need me some 4k goodness :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CalcProgrammer1:
If and when I buy one it will be the Snapdragon T-Mobile (N900T) version. Snapdragon has better dev support usually and buying from T-Mo guarantees it will have all the right radio bands. Also Qualcomm's Adreno GPU has a decent open source driver, unlike any other ARM GPU at the moment.

Edit: Kansas City, USA
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowLea:
Snapdragon

I already ordered it, and the Exynos version won't be available in mainland western Europe for another two months anyway. Plus I refuse to pay the same price for diminished specs. (No LTE, No 4K video..)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Macchinista:
Snapdragon. It's here, over my desk today, wow!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmednabeel:
Ex from Egypt
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] billymaloney3:
SD
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mughni:
I always prefer SanDisk Ultra 32 gb
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avenging:
maybe i will get the exynos as its 100 plus riyals cheaper lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sehooo:
lol , we mean SD = Snapdragon not Sandisk
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sehooo:
mablash tegeb el EX ya abo nabil 3shan el SD hab2a el support bet3oh zyadah hna fe el XDA ela eza kont eshtahetoh 5alas
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmednabeel:
انا اشتريته فعلا خلاص بس مش عشان مفيش ال4جي لا ...انا اشتريته عشان بحب البروسيسور بتاع سامسونج من لما كان معايا الاس 4 بصراحه كان بروسيسور ممتاز ومكنتش بشتكي خالص من السخونه ولا من اي حاجه من اللي كنت بسمع عنها وبشوفها

اما بخصوص الدعم هيكون للنسخه العالميه اللي هي ال3جي زي ما حصل مع الاس4 كان اكتر الدعم لل9500

هي الفكره بس اني عرفت ان ال4جي هيشتغل في مصر في النص الأول من 2014 فا لو ده حصل هبقي ابدله واجيب ال4جي عشان انا نتاوي صميم ههههه

Sent From my SM-N900
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miillaaad:
This is English forum!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmc98droid1:
Snapdragon verizon US
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmednabeel:
Thanks for the info dear

But I was replying on an FRANKO ARAB advice was tagged to me

I know its an English forum

By the way for you and others

The advice was not to take the 3g version of note 3 as the supporting will be much more for the 4g

So I answered him that I do care about supporting but I think it will be much more for the 3g

As it is the international version as it was with the S4 9500 3g international version

And on the other hand I prefer Samsung processor which is the Octa Core one as I had an positive previous history with my s4 as I didn't face any issues no heat nor slow

Sorry again for answering with Arabic

Sent from my SM-N900
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sehooo:
bad news for you and for that i wont get the 3g version

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Note...Exynos-performance-patch-says-Samsung_id47977

+ Samsung will stop EX next year 2014 and ll go to another Chip CCC which support also the octa core

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-to-use-cheapo-MediaTek-processors-for-2014-phones_id47970
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmednabeel:
Till that happened I think I will switch to 4g as the 4G Network will be active in Egypt by the 1st Q of 2014

Sent from my SM-N900
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sehooo:
4G and 4k are almost useless at Egypt (high cost + more storage) buy no way 4g will get more support here
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snapilica2003:
So I've been struggling to find out the best and cleanest way to get the HTC 4.3 update. For the moment I'm on a unlocked (S-ON) One with CWM recovery and stock 2.24.401.8 Sense WWE ROM with current CID being HTC__032.

I've been thinking of getting the developer edition 4.3 version but I'm wondering what's the best way to do it:

- find a modded 3.22.1540.1 Developer Edition ROM that is bone stock with no "optimizations". Can you guys recommend any?

- get S-OFF go to SuperCID and flash the 3.22.1540.1 RUU. Can this be done?

- wait for the update to be pushed to WWE phones.

What would you choose?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BenPope:
I'm running ARHD 22.

Mike1986 usually has a completely stock version floating around too. Check the Dev section.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snapilica2003:
Thanks for that but he only has a 2.24.401.8 stock version. No ideea if he plans to make the base from ARHD 22 as completely stock version also.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeO2K1:
Hi every1,

I need some help to solve a trouble with my Galaxy S3 (Spain) GT-i9300...

Ok let's go:

I was on stock ROM for some months, one day I've rooted and flashed with custom rom (I don't remember now what rom!!!)...then...i've reflashed other ROM with ALL WIPES and FORMAT INTERNAL STORAGE...and HERE is the problem. After i've flashed, the phone boot's normal...i've pushed PIN...and...SURPRISE...ONLY EMERGENCY CALL, GENERIC IMEI and s/n is 000000000...OMG!!!! i don't have any EFS backup..I've tried some tricks to restore EFS folder..but..no results.

OK...the question is: Anybody can help me please !!!!!!

Thanks in advance to all people!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Reset flash counter, return to stock and get your serial number repaired by samsung / mobile repair centre.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeO2K1:
This is the only solution???? Repaired by Samsung???? I don't like Samsung Service...

One day I've repaired a Samsung Printer...and they returned me bricked....in 2 TIMES!!! ... and yes...the repaired my printer...but..with CHASIS DAMAGED!!!

Are there any solution where can i use my hands????
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeO2K1:
How much in € more or less????
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
20 more or less.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeO2K1:
Ok....i could imagine to connect my S3 with Box...

Ok...i'll try to find any service in Spain...

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsmumar:
s3 i9300 imei 000000 i am try broblem solve

original stock rom flash in odin my problem sole i am try ok

:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mynote:
I had the same issue. Flashing using ODIN did fix it.

Is this within the warranty if the device is "Bricked" or completly damaged when getting this issue?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deloshin:
Hi, Did you by any chance flash with a XXEMG4 or newer ROM.? If you did, then your EFS partition would of been changed. If after that, you flashed an older ROM, the older ROM would be unable to read the modified EFS.

You will have to flash with XXEMG4 or newer to fix. It might help, it might not.

Good luck!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
It wont unfortunately. He has serial number 00000000000000000.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K00li79:
Try flash stock XXEMH1 firmware (incl.modem) Your probably ok with the new modem.

Goodluck!

Danny
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HassanM:
Just download the original (Stock) Firmware (corresponding to your country) from Sam Mobile and flash it thru Odin... You should be all ok... You will get yor S/n and IMEI back...

Good luck!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeO2K1:
Thanks to all people!

I'll try now flash S3 with odin and XXEMH1 firmware from Sammobile...

I'll post results soon...(best try before Repair Shop!):good: