Use this tag if your issue is truly *specific* to the Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-i9300) device.
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Merging duplicate contacts - is my phone broken?
I just got my Samsung Galaxy S3 (Android 4.1.1) and I'm having the usual trouble with ridiculous amounts of duplicate contacts. I've tried the following methods to no avail:
My mom told me to go to ...
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Disabled samsung keyboard- now can't turn on my s3
I am in a weird situation. Few days back (I believe) I disabled samsung keyboard using nobloat app as i use adaptxt all time.
But i have an encryption password and as samsung keyboard is disabled, i ...
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Can not copy files from PC to Galaxy SIII
I have a Galaxy SIII GT-I9300 and 32-bit Windows 7 PC.
When I connect the SIII to the PC it gets detected and I can browse phone and memory card. But I am not able to copy files from PC to SIII ...
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Can't download updates via home WiFi network but can over other networks
I Have a Cisco EA4500-RM, it allows to connect an iPhone 5, a desktop, and a laptop to my home network. When I try to connect my Samsung Galaxy SIII, it shows that it is connected to the network, but ...
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1answer
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My SGS3 is recognised but does not connect or transfer files, not even a backup!
My SGS3 is recognised -- but it does not connect or transfer files, not even a backup!
I have tried everything from numerous cables to different PCs & even a Mac (because I'm a Mac user). I've ...
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SD card will not format within Android therefore cannot mount. Works fine on laptop
I bought a 64GB SD card for my Galaxy S3, and it worked perfectly. Today I turned on device encryption (worked fine) then I turned on SD card encryption. Since then I am stuck with the phone reporting ...
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32gig sd card corrupt [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to recover data from a damaged SD card?
I have a 32Gb micro SD card that I've solely used for my Samsung Galaxy S3. The card has been completely cleared and is not ...
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1answer
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Are there any issues if buying a Samsung Galaxy S3 without memory?
If I buy a phone without memory or minimal memory, can I change to a memory card that I buy somewhere else? I was thinking of a class 10 32gb or 64gb.
Are there any concerns with doing it this way?
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1answer
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Recovery mode can't read fat32 sd card, only exfat
I'm running CM 10.1 (based on Android 4.2.1) on a Galaxy S III i9300. I'running CWM-based recovery v 5.5.0.4.
I'm dealing with a conflict with my Sandisk microsd 32 gb card. When I format my sdcard ...
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2answers
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Can I mount external SD card read-only?
I have a SamsungGalaxy S3 (32GB Verizon version, not rooted) with a 64GB external SD card.
I use the external card only for music, which I load from my computer. Several times now I have lost files ...
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Manually decrypt Android ICS SD Card
I borrowed a Samsung Galaxy S3 with ICS for my vacations, encrypted it and the SD with Android's default encryption options and used it to take summer pictures. When I got back I decrypted the whole ...
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1answer
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Format memory card with NTFS
I have a Galaxy SIII and 32GB memory card. I want format the memory card with NTFS just to get rid of 4GB size per file restriction. How can I format the card with NTFS and even if I format it with ...
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1answer
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Upload PDF file to Gmail
After downloading a PDF file from Gmail with the help of ASTRO File Manager in my Samsung Galaxy S III, I tried to find the PDF file to attach in the email (Gmail). Unfortunately, only ...
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0answers
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Restore whatsapp chat if no SD-card
I have Samsung Galaxy S3 which I formatted it then when I re-installed WhatsApp, it did not ask me to restore back my chat.
I don't have an SD-card installed in my phone.
What can I do to get back my ...
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What is the /firmware partition on a Samsung GSiii [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the /firmware and /efs partitions on Samsung devices
What exactly is this partition? Is it part of Android or is it made by the manufacturer. Is it generally ...
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Is there a quicker way to turn on WiFi Hotspot?
is there a way to automate (or at least reduce the number of steps) to turn on or turn off the WiFi hotspot on my Galaxy 3.
I have to
unlock
press the menu button
press settings
press More ...
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Email does not refresh read status
I just got the S3.
The Samsung email app was appropriately pulling in new emails, but if I have already read them in Gmail, it does not reflect that in the Samsung app. I've been changing settings ...
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Samsung galaxy S3 screenshot doesn't work
Yesterday I bought a brand new samsung galaxy s3. WHen I hold home button and lock button, it doesnt shot the screen. how to fix it?
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Galaxy S3 Error/Crash Log Location
Is there an error log or crash log file anywhere on the Galaxy S3?
My phone is constantly crashing (rebooting or totally freezing requiring a battery pull) at least 4-5 time a day. I've attached the ...
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6answers
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Gmail app doesn't sync email at all when on Mobile Data
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and I love the new Gmail app. Works awesome. My only problem is that it doesn't sync emails (I don't receive any new notifications when new emails arrive, I have to manually ...
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1answer
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How can I enable keybord Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 Android version 4.1.1
I can't find the keyboard in my Samsung Galaxy S3. I only found "Google Voice Typing":
In Settings → Language and Input → Keyboards and Input methods I have only Google Voice Typing.
...
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0answers
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How can I see (or sort) my installed applications by their install time? [duplicate]
Since a few weeks ago, my Galaxy S3 freezes frequently (2-3 times a day), which is obviously very annoying. I've been using the phone for several months, and this never happens before. In addition, ...
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Why Galaxy Unsecure Network when tethered to my laptop
Hi my phone was working fine when I would tether it to my laptop and go on the internet until now. Now when I do it it says unsecure network on my laptop and won't allow me to access any webpages on ...
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1answer
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Push a ROM to Galaxy S3 (d2att) while in TWRP/CWM?
My friend has royally buggered up his phone and we can't get a file onto the phone in order to reflash the ROM. We are able to get into the recovery (either TWRP or CWM) and reflash the recovery via ...
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1answer
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Is the Samsung Galaxy S3 interface uglified by Samsung? [closed]
Some this ago I read this article Seriously, Samsung? This is what you're calling Ice Cream Sandwich?
Is the Galaxy S3 interface Uglified as well, as described in this articles , what about Note?
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why don't events added to Samsung Galaxy S3 get shown in my Google calendar?
When I try to add events to my phone it tells me that Google calendar cannot sync with Samsung Kies. Use My calendar to sync with Kies.
When I tick My Calendar, and create an event, it does not sync ...
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1answer
557 views
How to drag apps to the task tray?
I am trying to drag icons to my task tray using my galaxy s3 v4.0.4.
However when I am dragging the icons down to the tray the task icons dissappear and a bunch of options appear like info and delete. ...
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Notification Bar on Android 4.0.4
I have a galaxy s3 running Android 4.0.4 and I can't seem to find a way to remove notifications from certain apps on my notification bar. Anyone have an answer?
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Galaxy S3 Encryption ruined my photos… recoverable?
I put outlook on my GS3 for work and to do so I had to encrypt my phone. Since Encryption, Almost all of the photos I had on my phone are now blacked out. It shows me my different folders and the ...
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Cannot play a video made with my Galaxy S3 camera
I took a video with my S3. After playing the video 3-5 times, this message appeared: Cannot play video...sorry this video cannot be played...
Why is this? I have MX Player.
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imap emails won't download to Samsung galaxy s 3
I have thousands of emails that I have been trying to download from private server using correct imap settings (this worked perfectly on my iphone 3g) and after 1 week with an average download speed, ...
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1answer
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POP3 E-mail Downloading Old E-mails I had Deleted
My Galaxy S3 phone recently received an update. My POP3 e-mail via Comcast now downloads e-mails from several weeks ago, apparently when it wants and however many it wants, at the same time it checks ...
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Samsung S3 - connection problem
I have installed Samsung PC Studio on my notebook and connected my Samsung Galaxy S3 to it by USB. The notebook picks it up and I can open it in My Computer.
But when I go to PC Studio 7, I "click ...
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1answer
892 views
How to get Google Play in China [duplicate]
I just bought the Samsung S3 in China and Google Play is not installed - how can I get it, or at least get my Gmail?
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In Galaxy S3 call history, does the orange arrow mean incoming or outgoing call?
Though this is may sound very trivial, this is not a troll question. I do not own an android phone and need to know for something.
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wifi has authentication problems CM10
I have a wifi network at work with multiple Access points (this may be relevant)
I'm constantly getting the message of "authentication problems" in my phone wifi.
Sometimes it will connected, and ...
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2answers
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Samsung Galaxy S3 black screen and automatic reboots
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, purchased on July 2012.
Sometimes, when I press the power button, the screen keeps black. The button LEDs turn on, but nothing else happens, and I have to remove the ...
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2answers
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How can I root my Samsung Galaxy S3? Should I defer the system update?
I pre-ordered a Verizon SGS3, and it shipped to me before it was even available in stores. Since then I have not updated any programs that were Verizon-related.
If at some point I want to root my ...
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running app is shut down when screen powers on
I recently updated my Samsung S3 (T-Mobile) with the OTA update to Android 4.1. Ever since the update, after the phone screen powers down (manually or on timer), turning the screen back on closes the ...
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software does not want to update
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3.
Every time I try to update my software/ check for updates I receive the following message: "failed to update firmware due to network or server problem. Try software update ...
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Add an APN to Samsung Galaxy S3 running 4.1.1
I am traveling internationally and have replaced my Verizon SIM card with a local one. To get data, I need to add an APN. I can't do this using settings -- no option to add exists. Is there another ...
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1answer
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Samsung Galaxy S3 not booting up, keeps restarting showing ”Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300” black screen
My Samsung S3 is stuck! It keeps restarting!
It doesn't reach the enter pincode, but keeps restarting showing the "Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300" screen. Then cycles starts again.
Here are the things ...
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1answer
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Black screen during outgoing call on Galaxy S3
I made software update for my Galaxy S3 to 4.1.1 and now after outgoing call the screen remains black and doesn't cancel the call or does anything till call stop. I did factory reset but it doesn't ...
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2answers
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Connecting Galaxy S3 to DisplayPort via MHL HDTV Adaptor
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, and I just bought the Samsung HDTV Adapter (MHL to HDMI). However, my Dell U2412M monitor only has VGA, DVI or DisplayPort. So I also bought an HDMI to displayPort ...
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1answer
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Stuck mid-way through Root process (Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-1535)
Root Instructions
I've been following the root instructions above. I'm at this step:
Using your custom recovery flash the download you chose above from Step 1 (#3)
However, I had forgotten to move ...
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How can I root my galaxy S3 i9300 on android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean? [duplicate]
I want to update my S3 the latest jelly bean. Please provide me an easy-to-follow step by step tutorial on rooting my S3 i9300.
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“accounts and sync” has dissappeared, how can I fix this?
A few days ago I had a system update. Now under accounts my option "accounts and sync" have disappeared. Can't sync calenders. How can I fix this?
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Where is “Stay Awake” option in Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy S3?
I just upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S III (Ice Cream Sandwich) from the Motorola Droid Bionic (Gingerbread). On my Bionic, there was a "Stay Awake" check box that made it so my "Screen will never ...
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1answer
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Google Cloud Print from Android GMail
I have setup Google Cloud Print, and it works great. I love being able to print to my home printer, from my phone no matter where I am.
However, the one thing I can't seem to print are GMail ...
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How to install full Unicode fonts
The page http://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammurapi contains
several occurrences of the character Ḫ (1E2A;LATIN CAPITAL LETTER H WITH BREVE BELOW), http://codepoints.net/U+1E2A which does not display on ...
