Use this tag if your issue is truly *specific* to the Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-i9300) device.
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How to retrieve Android contacts from Galaxy S3 to Windows 7 on a non rooted phone
I am hoping someone can help me with this. My brother passed away yesterday and we both have the same phone a Samsung Galaxy S3 on the Sprint network. I was wondering if there is a simple way with adb ...
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Is S Voice slow?
Is Svoice taking like atleast 10 seconds (sometimes more) to accept a command and reply (even if the reply is "I didnt catch that" ? Or is my device this slow?
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Samsung galaxy S3 phonenumber sync facebook
I had the HTC wildfire S like a week ago. It managed to automaticly fill my contact list with phone numbers and pictures from Facebook. Is this function not in the galaxy s3?
If so, how can I get it?
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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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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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Why can't the su binary simply be copied (techical response please)
I have rooted several Samsung devices and the underlying "goal" so to speak seems to be to get the su binary in /system/xbinand install Superuser.apk.
My question is why does one have to jump through ...
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Compiling ICS Kernel for Galaxy S3 with USB Gadget Drivers (HID Gadget)
Im not sure if this is more of a stack overflow question but ill see how we go here first.
I have been trying for the past few days to compile my own kernel for the GS3 (without any modifications ...
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Is it possible to change the text bubbles on the s3?
I just am trying to figure out how to change the backgrounds behind text messages, is there a setting or some app which lets you do this?
thanks,
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Installing original OS on Samsung s3
Is it possible to install Google's original OS without all the manufacturer-added bloatware that comes with the device?
Is there a chance that I would ruin the phone and/or not be able to get it to ...
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Why does my screen still turn off while charging? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where is “Stay Awake” option in Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy S3?
I used to have an HTC Evo Shift. If I plugged it into a power cord, the screen would ...
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Large gaps between home screen icons, can it be reduced?
The icons on the Samsung Galaxy S3 have large gaps between them, enough so that if they were moved closer together you could fit at least one more row and maybe one more column. Is there a way to ...
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Direct dial/message shortcuts ambiguously displayed on Galaxy S3
The direct dial/message shortcut icons on the Samsung Galaxy S3 are ambiguous - eg: it is hard to tell which is text and which is a dial if you have the same person (one for each). Additionally, on ...
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Samsung Galaxy S3 with fastboot
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 (international and unlocked). I recently downloaded the kernel source code from Samsung's website and have successfully compiled and now have a zImage file. My problem is ...
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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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Samsung GS3 (SPH-i710) exchange server repeated security update notification
I just connected my Samsung Galaxy S 3 (SPH-i710) to my exchange email server at work. It synced up and my email and calendars show on my device, however every few minutes I get a notification that ...
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Missing Exchange Mail Sub-folders
I used to be able to access my company's exchange email, main folders and subfolders on my Samsung Galaxy S3. Sometimes, it is in tree format, sometimes it becomes alphabetical order. it is quite ...
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Unable to update Samsung S3
I am new to this community.
I bought a new S3 android phone. Well, I gotta configure couple of my email accounts.
1. personal - gmail, 2. official - exchange mail.
When I look for update, it says ...
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What's the difference between Android Beam vs S Beam?
What is the difference between Android Beam on the Galaxy Nexus and S Beam on Galaxy S3?
Are these two features inter-compatible? Can I transfer data between the two devices?
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Stop sideway movement of menu revealed from top
On my Galaxy S3, when I slide my finger from the top edge of the screen down, a sort of quick menu is revealed to switch WiFi, GPS, sound...
When it is revealed, the animation goes from top to bottom ...
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Samsung galaxy SIII is there a way to add a new call ring?
I proudly own this phone, but I can't find a way to set up a classic ring call. What can I do?
There's a way?
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Samsung Galaxy S3 WiFi Connectivity Problems with SOME Wireless Networks
I have a new Samsung Galaxy S3 that plays well with my wireless network at home and elsewhere but has major connectivity issues with the wireless network in my office. Nobody else has problems and I ...
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What exactly is the advantage of 11 pin MHL connector in Samsung Galaxy S3
I have read that samsung galaxy S3 has a 11 pin mhl connector and it can support USB OTG as well. Also I have read that the device can power the cable. I didnt quite get what is meant by USB OTG ...
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How can I make the Galaxy S3 detect media on my sdcard?
I have transferred some mp3s onto my sdcard using samba but the operating system doesn't seem to automatically detect them as it would if you copied it using MTP or whatever. How can I force it to ...
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Latest Firmware Contacts App Lag Issue
I have upgraded my phone to the latest firmware which is MainBand : I9300XXLFB.
Before that release no problem was recognized with the contacts app. But now; I am facing with an issue that; it takes ...
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Google Play does not work on Samsung S3 (GT-I9300) purchased in China Unicom [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does China Mobile Galaxy S3 model GT I-9308 have Google Play Store?
Just want to check
Whether Google Play support Samsung S3 (GT-i9300)?
I have downloaded the Google ...
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How do I keep my headphone jack from disabling my bluetooth speakerphone in my car?
I just upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S III running Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and I drive a 2009 Mazda 5 with integrated bluetooth speakerphone.
When I'm in my car, I connect the headphone ...
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Global Address Lookups on Galaxy SIII
I have setup my Exchange Mail using the default Samsung email app. Mail and calenders works great but I am not able to do Global Address lookups. Is this possible? How can do this?
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Access Company Directory on Samsung S3
Does anyone know how to access Microsoft Exchange company directory on Samsung S3? This used to be available on my previous phone (HTC Desire) but I can't seem to find it on the Samsung S3.
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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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Is there an app for searching installed apps? (Dumb Search alternative)
I have been a victim of the infamous "let's turn off anything that Apple might have a patent for" aka "dumb search" on the Galaxy S3, and looking for a simple way to return my phone to the 21st ...
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Samsung Galaxy S3 - after AT&T over the wire update - google search doesn't find installed apps
I just purchased a Galaxy S III from AT&T, and only after a few days, I got a pushed, forced update from AT&T (not stating what it does, just "AT&T Software update" version: "V3_1205_2_2") ...
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Audible Caller ID on Galaxy S3
Every time I recieve a call or a text message my phone audibly says out the name of the caller/sender.
How can I stop this?
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Are there any comprehensive comparisons of phones with S4 vs Tegra3 processors? [closed]
There were a couple of phones recently made (HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy S3) that were released with a dual-core next-gen Snapdragon S4 in USA due to lack of LTE support in international versions that ...
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How do I change the default sms font size? (ICS)
I know I can change (in settings) whether or not the volume rocker can change font size, but is there a way I can change the default to be different? (I'd rather not have the volume button change ...
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Change “Audio Applications” in Notification Bar
I'm not sure if this is a Galaxy S3 feature, or an ICS feature, but here goes.
When I plug my headphones in, I get a new section in my Notification Bar titled "Audio Applications". Under that, there ...
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Kies unable to connect to Samsung Galaxy S3 after rooting
After I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 phone, I was no longer able to connect to Kies to do a sync. Does anyone know why?
I have tried to reinstall Kies on my laptop, performed "Troubleshoot ...
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How to migrate app configs from S2 to S3
I am asking this question because one similar to mine has been asked but it was specific to HTC rooted phone. Mine involves Samsung Galaxy S2 and S3. Similar thread for HTC rooted phones
I have an ...
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How do, or can you hide account contacts on the Galaxy S III?
Okay, so I just upgraded from the Galaxy S Captivate to a shiny new Galaxy S III.
In both the stock TouchWiz ROM and the AOKP ROM I later ran, on my Captivate, i could set specific accounts to not ...
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Why does my Galaxy S3 make a noise when I put it down?
Occasionally, when I put my Samsung Galaxy S3 down relatively firmly, it makes a noise that's sort of half way between 'BONG' and 'CLANK'. When it happens I can immediately pick it up and put it down ...
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Is there a way to force an app to remain running in the background no matter what?
On Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) the OS categorizes your app and each category has its own threshold in which the OS uses for determining which app to close first when it runs out of memory.
Has anyone of ...
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Screen keeps black after official upate for Samsung Galaxy S3
A few days ago, the phone got an OTA update (build number: IMM76D.I9300XXALF6). After that the phone got unusable: Once the screen goes out, I cannot wake up the device anymore. The only exception is ...
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How can I get exchange email subfolders on my Samsung Galaxy S3?
Does anyone know how I can access exchange email subfolders on my Samsung Galaxy S3?
I have set my Samsung Galaxy S3 up with my corporate exchange 2010 server and it syncs all the inbox emails, ...
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Allshare Cast on Samsung Galaxy S III
How can I use Allshare Cast feature on my Samsung Galaxy S III? I have a samsung LCD with internet, Do I still need allshare dongle to use this feature?
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Not seeing any notifications in notifications bar except srange icon
Recently I started seeing this strange icon in my notifications bar (see screenshot). At the same time, I stopped seeing any notification icons in the bar on top. I still get audibly notified, and ...
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Gmail ICS: How do I mark as not spam?
I've got a Samsung S3, and on my old SGS I could mark a spam as not spam.
How do I do this in my ICS GMail? The feature seems to have healed up.
Others have seen this also:
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Samsung Galaxy S3 direct call always calls the same number
I am using a Samsung Galaxy S3 and the direct call feature always calls the same number no matter whose contact I am viewing. Is this a bug in the feature? (The number it calls to is one of my ...
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How to transfer text message backup file to my Samsung Galaxy S III?
I used "SMS Backup & Restore" to create an sms.xml file with all my text messages from my old phone. My new phone, Samsung Galaxy S III, can't mount as USB mass storage, so I can't figure out how ...
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SGS3: I have all LED indicators turned off, still get blue led when gmail sees an email and screen is off
If I have LED Indicator/missed event set to off I wouldn't expect to see the blue led flashing.
I want the incoming email noise and icon as usual, just don't want it flashing away (I'm trying to ...
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How is the internal storage of the Galaxy S III allocated?
I've noticed that Verizon offers 2 versions of the Galaxy S3: 16 GB and 32 GB. I'm trying to determine if it would be worthwhile to get the larger storage.
Is the device storage an extension of the ...
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How to properly close a program in Samsung Galaxy S3? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the right way to close apps in Android?
After using my Samsung Galaxy S III for a while, closing apps and dialogs with the "back" button (front-right), I pressed ...
