Use this tag if your issue is truly *specific* to the Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-i9300) device.
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Warning: Camera Failed
I have a vanilla Samsung Galaxy S3, and just a month or two ago the back camera won't work. Whenever I use the default Jelly Bean camera app, it just pops up a message saying: "Camera Failed." then ...
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Won't recognize USB
When i got my gs3 i plugged it into my computer (Win 7) and drivers installed automatically. everything was perfectly fine i was able to access both sd and phone from my computer. i took it to ...
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Call log always shows '13' missed calls
I am using Samsung Galaxy S III. My call log always shows '13' missed calls. I tried with restarting the phone etc., But no change. Is there any way to fix the issue without resetting the phone?
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Remove default action?
When I try and add a picture to an SMS it only lets me choose a picture from my dropbox. I accidentally hit to make it use dropbox all the time - how can I change it back?
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Twitter isn't generating a notification
When my partner gets a direct message, new follower, etc., he doesn't get a notification from the Twitter app. We have been in touch with Twitter and they have given us a list of things to try, but ...
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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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Taking pictures while recording a video
How can I take pictures while recording a video, similar to the feature introduced in the Galaxy S3 or is that a hardware feature?
If the feature is available (e.g., via an app), which handsets and ...
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Can't answer international calls while I can receive local calls Samsung GSIII
I bought CDMA Galaxy SIII model SCH-R530U US Cellular from the USA. I face a problem with it for international calls. When I receive international calls the phone rings and the screen shows the caller ...
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Can't find low battery threshold setting (Samsung Galaxy S3)
When the phone's battery reaches ~20%, I get the message to connect my charger on the lock screen. Is there a way to lower the threshold for the notification -- similar to the setting for a laptop?
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How can I tell if my International Galaxy S3 is suffering from SDS, and how can I fix it?
I have a 16GB International Galaxy S3 (XEF) running the latest firmware, 4.1.2 (yes, the Premium Suite update, I was thinking that this would've fixed it but it seems not) with baseband XXELKB.
Over ...
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Game runs on wrong resolution
I love laying this game on my phone, I have played it since I had a Nexus S. After switching to the Galaxy S3, I found it didn't work well, so I just used my Nexus still, but now that device is ...
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Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 version 4.1.2. stuck and freeze
I have Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 version 4.1.2. Lately it freezes very often and only a restart helps solving that.
I ran Factory data reset, but it does not help.
I don't know how to solve the problem. I ...
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MMS delivery report
I have GT-I9300 and JB 4.1.2.
Until now, I thought that my MMS' weren't delivered. But now I've noticed that people are actually getting my MMS' but I don't receive the delivery report. How is that ...
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MMS and Restricting background data
Using GT-I9300, JB 4.1.2.
I can't seem to find details on how "Restricting background data" works (with Mobile Data enabled) exactly.
What is considered "background" data?
E.g., if I'm sending an ...
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Can I record a Skype call (audio and voice) using a Samsung Galaxy S3?
I've tried using various call recording apps, and standard voice recording, but none do the job.
I need to record both sides of a Skype call made on my Android phone. Unfortunately time is short and ...
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Briefing Alarm News and Weather Not Read Aloud on Galaxy S3
I've got an alarm set daily on my Galaxy S3 with the briefing alarm type selected in my alarm's settings with all three briefing content items selected (weather, today's schedule, and news).
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Can't access internet but I'm connected to wifi.
I have been using my dorms WiFi forever -- but since the latest system update on my S3, it won't get internet even though im connected to the WiFi (status says I'm connected -- but the icons in the ...
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How do I play Flash websites on my Samsung Galaxy S3?
Is there a way to use flash-based sites on Android? A browser? Radical app? I want to play videos on this site:
http://www.onf.ca/explorer-tous-les-films
OS: 4.1.1
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Are there any torrent clients allowing you to choose one file from a list?
I currently use uTorrent but I need to be able to choose one file to download instead of all the available files in a folder. I can't seem to find one Play. Any way to achieve this?
OS: 4.1.1
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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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phone makes touch vibration sounds when on facebook
Why my galaxy s3 make a vibration sound like im recieving a notification while I'm on facebook. While this is happening I am not touching my phone, its happening while I am reading something on ...
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How can you find which carrier a Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300) is locked to?
I bought a S3 and it came locked to an unknown carrier. All the unlock services require the information of which carrier the phone is locked to give me an unlock code. So, how can I find that out?
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Photos Look “Washed Out” when attached
I have Galaxy sIII and now when I attach photos, regardless if I do so by txt, Facebook or email, though they look wonderful on my android phone, once sent they look terrible, washed out, bland and so ...
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My Galaxy S3 freezes and the screen goes black, what could be the problem?
I had this several times, my Galaxy S3 freezes and then the screen goes black and I can't wake it up. the only way is to reboot it and pull out the battery.
What could be the reason for it?
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Samsung Galaxy S3 suddenly crashing everyday
Samsung Galaxy S3
GT-I9300
Android 4.1.2
Baseband I9300XELK1
Kernel Version 3.0.31-764725
Build Number JZO54K.I9300XXELCC
NOT rooted
For the past couple of weeks this device has suddenly started to ...
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Problem importing CSV/vCARD contacts to S3
I have an S3 I'm attempting to import contacts to.
I started with a list I've converted to .CSV and then used an online converter to create .VCF files from for each of the contacts.
The S3 will not ...
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Error downloading apps in Google Play Store with Samsung Galaxy S3: “Package file invalid”
Whenever I try to download an app in the Google Play Store on my Samsung Galaxy S3, it keeps saying "package file invalid" and won't let me download anything. The message also has a triangle with a ! ...
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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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Encryption and Screen Lock without SIM card
I'm have a Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1.2 which I am trying to encrypt through Settings -> Security -> Encrypt Device. The process I am following is described in this article at Step 2.
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Google Play app doesn't auto-update
Ever since the new update of Google Play app, I couldn't get the apps to automatically (in background) update.
But instead, they only update, when I open the Google Play app a few times
I have ...
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How does NFC Task Launcher toggle Power Saving and how can I get Tasker to do it?
So I've noticed that NFC Task Launcher can toggle the Power Saving mode for the Galaxy s3.
Obviously then, this is not a secure setting that requires root access (eg. turning GPS on / off).
So is it ...
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How can I open an epub+zip file on my S3?
I got some files that say "epub+zip" undrr Properties and I wanted to know how can I open it?
OS: 4.1.1
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Galaxy SIII is displaying small-size low-quality pictures for contacts
My brother and I have a Galaxy SIII, we both have the most recent firmware and software updates.
We both have the same contact whose picture is fetched from his Facebook profile picture.
Whenever ...
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Is there a way to make a page in the Kindle app less brighter than the options available within the app?
I have my bright setting on the lowest in my app and my phone is at the lowest possible brightnes too but I find it too bright to read a page in the Kindle app in the dark. Is there any way to lower ...
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Galaxy S3 will not hold outgoing port 587 setting, keeps reverting back to 465
I have changed the outgoing port setting from 465 - does not work, to 587 - does work, I can close settings and re-open them and the outgoing port setting has reverted back to 465, why?
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How to view all calls logs for a contact?
i am using Galaxy s3 phone with android 4.1.2
and i was wondering how to view all call logs for a specific contact.
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When I try to back up my Samsung Galaxy S3 it starts the back up but gets stuck at 0%
I need to back up the files on my Samsung Galaxy S3 because I need to restore it as I have been having issues with it. When I connect my phone to Kies and start the back up, it starts but it stays at ...
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How can I disable caller ID reader on my Galaxy S3?
I am unable to disable the caller ID reader. The driving mode, and speak caller ID are all unchecked. The only way I could find is Settings ~> Accessibility ~> Turn off all sounds. That is more like ...
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Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) Won't Connect via USB with Android File Transfer with MacBook Pro - Mountain Lion
I saw some similar questions along these lines with newer Samsung devices, but I will post a question here anyway in case an answer for me ends up being an answer different than that for someone else. ...
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Unable to connect Galaxy S3 to PC via USB
I've had my Galaxy S3 for a few months now, and have always been able to connect to my PC via USB. A few days ago, it suddenly stopped working. I've found many other Android.SE threads, but none have ...
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What exactly happens when I use Kies to perform a “Firmware upgrade and initialisation”?
I bought an unlocked Telstra Samsung Galaxy S3 4G, and it's loaded with some Telstra software. I wanted to get rid of those, so I loaded up Kies and it gives me the option to perform a "Firmware ...
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Briefing news not updating on S3
I have set up a Briefing alarm clock. I love hearing news when I wake up.
The problem is that since a week the synthetic voice of Samsung always reads me the same headline. Right now I tried to ...
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Audio playing only on right side on my Galaxy S3
I'm using Cyanogenmod cm-10.1.0-RC1 on my Samsung Galaxy S3 (at&t US version)
With either a headset or bluetooth, I'm only getting audio from the right side. It doesn't matter which output device ...
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People can't hear me on my Samsung Galaxy S3
When I send or receive a call, the person on the other side can't hear me.
Sometimes, the microphone goes mute during the call. But when I check if the phone is on mute, but it isn't. It happens ...
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On Galaxy S3 with Jelly Bean, how can I make long-pressing the home button activate Google Voice Search?
I have a Verizon Galaxy S3 with Jelly Bean on it.
What I want is to long-press the Home button and hear a beep to prompt me to provide a voice command.
I had it set up this way before I installed ...
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How to setup ADB for TCP on Galaxy S3 with broken USB port
I have a SGH-I747 phone that has a problem with the USB port (it will charge, but is never recognized so no ADB. Phone was actually sent to Samsung and they stated 'Beyond repair - gross ...
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Can't use my phone
I am new and I'm really struggling with a problem on my Samsung Galaxy S3 recently. The problem is this: When I hold the power button, the device starts. But when it comes the moment when I get to see ...
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recover data from a Samsung Galaxy S3 with a broken screen [duplicate]
I dropped my SG3 which rendered the screen useless, completely black. The phone works, I could even make calls using voice commands. I got a replacement SG3, but upon transfering the sd card, ...
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Problem with message vibration on s3
When I turn on vibration on the notification bar my phone doesn't vibrate when I get sms but it does vibrate when someone calls me.
I saw that there is settings in Messaging > Settings > Vibrate ...
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Galaxy S3 randomly booted into safe mode. Strange behavior
I was using my phone (Galaxy S3 SGH-T999), not doing anything intensive, just web browsing on Chrome, then all of a sudden my phone restarts into Safe Mode.
I opened the app drawer and noticed most ...
