Use this tag if your issue is truly *specific* to the Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-i9300) device.
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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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1answer
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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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3answers
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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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3answers
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Transfer everything to new phone?
I am changing from one Galaxy S3 to another S3. How can I transfer ALL my stuff? (I am not rooted.)
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2answers
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How can I choose a music player?
I am looking for a music player for my android device which has a number of specific features (such as having a play queue, lock screen controls, etc.) I am finding it difficult because there are lots ...
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2answers
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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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4answers
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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 not connecting via USB
Since about a week, my S3 doesn't connect anymore via usb to any computer.
I don't think it's driver related as it was working before and I didn't change anything on the computers.
It now runs Jelly ...
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6answers
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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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6answers
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Galaxy S3 is unable to transfer files over USB: “USB device not recognized”
I have Galaxy S3 with baseband version I9300XXLFB and I'm having problems when it is connected to the PC. I cannot transfer or retrieve any files or data over USB.
When I plug it in to my PC, it ...
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8answers
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Unable to turn on screen during calls
Both of my Galaxy S3s have a problem with their proximity sensors. I make a call, put the phone to my ear, but then if I want to hang up the screen is dead and won't wake up. I cannot disconnect the ...
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3answers
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Why has my GSIII's battery life dropped from 50-60 hours to 16 hours?
I have a GSIII (Sprint) running Android 4.0.4. In the last three days, I have not made any changes or installed any new software that I know of, but my battery life has dropped such that my phone, ...
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2answers
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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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5answers
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Can I get my car's head-unit to play audio, via USB, from my Galaxy S3?
I've just moved from iOS to Android, purchasing the new Galaxy S3. Lovely phone; I'm impressed thus far.
The only thing that I'm struggling with is playing audio, via USB, to my car's head-unit.
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2answers
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Is it possible to change the LED notification color on Galaxy S3?
I want to be able to select which colors show up for different notifications such as sms email facebook and phone calls. I know the led for the s3 is capable of showing multiple colors but don't know ...
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1answer
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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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2answers
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Why the Galaxy has 25GB instead of 32GB
I just purchased a Samsung Galaxy S3 32GB, when I check the storage I have only 25.5GB. Where is the other 6.5GB?
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2answers
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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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2answers
3k views
Google Services is killing my battery by keeping phone awake
In the last few days my Galaxy S3 has gone from lasting 12-13 hours to about 6 hours. On checking the battery monitor it seems to suggest that the phone is constantly staying awake and that Google ...
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3answers
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What kind of power saving smarts does Android already have?
I just d/l tasker and it's been really interesting (although not as interesting as I would've liked since I feel a lot of the good features require a root).
I would like to optimize my Galaxy s3 so ...
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4answers
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Galaxy S3 Emails showing in different colours
This is an extremely minor but extremely frustrating issue with my Galaxy S3.
Basically the email client out the box (synced to my Exchange Active sync account) has a black background and white ...
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0answers
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Convert + to 00 for international calling
I am currently overseas, using a foreign SIM card in my phone. Since I travel often, all of my contacts are stored in international format (e.g. +12125551212 or +4474567899). However, my foreign ...
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5answers
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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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2answers
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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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1answer
443 views
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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1answer
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move app to sd card
Im currently confused on what mods to be used now. My unit by the way is Samsung galaxy s3 I9300-International(rooted with Omega rom 42.3 and Kernel SiyahKernel v1.9.1). The reason why I rooted my ...
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How to sync Thunderbird calendar on laptop with calendar on Samsung Galaxy S III
I want to sync my Thunderbird Lightning calendar on my office laptop with my Samsung S III calendar. How can I do that?
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1answer
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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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1answer
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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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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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4answers
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Driver issues when using Samsung Galaxy SIII via USB for development
The phone is connected via USB to Windows 7 64-bit. The USB debugging option enabled.
When I connect the phone to the computer, I'm notified that some drivers failed to install.
Do I need these for ...
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1answer
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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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1answer
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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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Cannot receive group messages from iPhone users
I switched from an iPhone, of which I was a fanatic, to the Samsung Galaxy S3. I can receive individual messages from iPhone users, but I cannot receive any group messages. I have downloaded many apps ...
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3answers
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GS3 automatically answering incoming calls
Why is my GS3 automatically answering incoming calls. I am not using a headset/bluetooth.
The phone can be in an entirely different room when a call is automatically answered.
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2answers
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Default dialer on Samsung Galaxy S3
I have a new Samsung Galaxy S3 running ICS (4.0.4). I would like to use the Go Dialer as my default dialer.
The stock Phone app does not claim to be the default dialer, and in fact I've downloaded ...
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1answer
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How can I set my Galaxy S3 to vibrate when locking the screen?
My partner and I have identical Galaxy S3's.
However when my phone locks it briefly vibrates, when partner's locks it does not. What setting have I changed that makes this happen on mine and not on ...
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1answer
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Change Sim Card Number Galaxy S3
I have a new Galaxy S3 which I ported my old number to from across networks. I now have my old number, but Settings -> Status still shows the old number!
Is there any way to change this on ICS or ...
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1answer
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Samsung galaxy 3 says charging paused. Battery temperature too low
I plugged in my S3 when it said 1% battery life and the red charging indicator light never came on, when i checked it a few minutes later it was at 0% and powered off. Immediately after that I tried ...
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0answers
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How to change the home dock icons on TouchWiz?
Similar to How to edit the home dock icons (shortcuts) on TouchWiz 4.0 ICS
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 with Android 4.0.4. I can't for the life of me figure out how to edit the home screen ...
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1answer
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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 ...
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1answer
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Clickable phone number with pauses and bridge/extension in calendar event
What's the proper way (if any) to format a phone number when entering it as the "Location" of a calendar event under ICS (4.0.4, Samsung Galaxy S3, AT&T) so it can be clicked and auto-entered into ...
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2answers
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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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2answers
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What does it mean to “brick” your phone?
I'm considering unlocking the bootloader on my Verizon Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535). However, a guide I was reading made this statement:
Once you have unlocked your phone’s bootloader using this app, you ...
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4answers
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Can I turn off Google/Google+ notifications on Samsung Galaxy S3?
I know you can turn off notifications from the native email client, but is there a way to turn them off for Gmail, Google+, and other Google apps? I have my Google account set up on my phone, which is ...
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1answer
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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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3answers
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Will a Samsung Galaxy S3 4G/LTE bought in the US work or be made to work on UK 4G?
I'm researching which phone to buy next and have mostly decided on a Samsung Galaxy S3. I'm on T-Mobile in the UK, which will probably transition to everything-everywhere in short order, who are ...
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5answers
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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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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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2answers
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Right swipe on contact defaulting to internet calls
My problem is: right swipe is defaulting to internet calls instead of 'regular' calls.
First off, these are my relevant call settings:
as you can see I have no accounts and the internet calls are ...
