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Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 Modding Thread

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  • #422
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    kaimera wrote: »
    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146428

    Nice one, thanks. Decent camera


  • #423
    AlmightyCushion
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    To anyone considering making the move to CM10.1, I would definitely recommend it. I was hesitant to make the move as I heard about lag and performance issues but I have encountered none over the past few days. If anything performance is smoother under CM10.1. I should have made the switch ages ago.


  • #424
    PogMoThoin
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    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    To anyone considering making the move to CM10.1, I would definitely recommend it. I was hesitant to make the move as I heard about lag and performance issues but I have encountered none over the past few days. If anything performance is smoother under CM10.1. I should have made the switch ages ago.

    +1, the nightlys are rock solid for me, despite losing the camera


  • #425
    AlmightyCushion
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    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    +1, the nightlys are rock solid for me, despite losing the camera

    Camera works fine for me. I have that weird problem where if you switch to the front facing and take a picture it freezes but I never use the front facing so I don't care. I only wonder what it would be like if Samsung would release the sources and documentation like the CM team want. After the S3 I'll probably be sticking to Nexus devices.


  • #426
    PogMoThoin
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    I'll not be buying Samsung again either, having to endure 2 sudden death syndromes is too much while all they do is release a firmware that voids warranties to save themselves money


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  • #427
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    running supernexus build 3. no issues.

    the Huawei camera app for 4.2.2 is a good alternative.

    Q - something different - extended or larger battery for the gs3?

    there is an official 3000mh on Amazon or a 4400mh 3party battery.

    any experiences?


  • #428
    AlmightyCushion
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    I considered getting one but they extend the case out way too much at the back and the phone looks daft. Looks like it could be used as a see saw.


  • #429
    kaimera
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    @ac - pics didn't seem so bad.

    pity they are online, not in store


  • #430
    Sonics2k
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    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    I'll not be buying Samsung again either, having to endure 2 sudden death syndromes is too much while all they do is release a firmware that voids warranties to save themselves money

    Sorry, but which firmware voided the warranty?


  • #431
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    Sonics2k wrote: »
    Sorry, but which firmware voided the warranty?

    The new XELLA firmware has a new bootloader that gives a red mark when you have rooted or flashed a custom rom. Now European law is on your side here, where rooting doesn't void the warranty (doesn't stop them trying to fob you off though), but not in other parts of the world. It does void the warranty in the USA and saves them a fortune in warranty repairs.


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  • #432
    Sonics2k
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    PogMoThoin wrote: »

    The new XELLA firmware has a new bootloader that gives a red mark when you have rooted or flashed a custom rom. Now European law is on your side here, where rooting doesn't void the warranty (doesn't stop them trying to fob you off though), but not in other parts of the world. It does void the warranty in the USA and saves them a fortune in warranty repairs.

    That's quite a standard practice though?

    I mean, we all know that rooting or jailbreaking can void your warranty, and while I get its a minor annoyance, it's something we should be ready to deal with.

    Iirc, HTC already has this same software going?


  • #433
    PogMoThoin
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    Sonics2k wrote: »
    That's quite a standard practice though?

    I mean, we all know that rooting or jailbreaking can void your warranty, and while I get its a minor annoyance, it's something we should be ready to deal with.

    Iirc, HTC already has this same software going?

    Up till now Samsung has always played nice with the open source community, they even donated their S2 to the Cyanogen team to further development. But lately that have been doing a uturn.

    Rooting does not void your warranty under EU law : http://piana.eu/root


  • #434
    AlmightyCushion
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    kaimera wrote: »
    @ac - pics didn't seem so bad.

    pity they are online, not in store

    Most pictures look grand when it's at an angle but the ones showing just the side of the phone are the ones that worry me.

    http://cdn.sulitstatic.com/images/2012/0923/021147264_02113173baad5b3b995dd958e0da330a73352c46632ddd2a.jpg

    http://www.cellphoneaccents.com/productpics/AltViews/extended-lithium-ion-battery-w-door-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-white-4300-mah-23706-0.jpg

    I'd have to see one in person before I'd get one. I imagine it's a lot more difficult to get a case for it as well.


  • #435
    [Deleted User]
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    I have an Anker 4400mah battery. The added size and weight doesn't bother me, in fact it makes my phone feel more sturdy in the hand.


  • #436
    kaimera
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    I have an Anker 4400mah battery. The added size and weight doesn't bother me, in fact it makes my phone feel more sturdy in the hand.
    got a link to where you purchased?


  • #437
    [Deleted User]
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    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009SY85XS/ref=pe_217191_31005151_dp_1


  • #438
    kenyard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 942 ✭✭✭kenyard


    so its bulkier and they provide the new back cover also? im looking at this as an option even for a backup battery or maybe for holidays etc
    would be really useful to have 2x battery life oO


  • #439
    [Deleted User]
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    Yeah it would be useful as a backup battery or for a long flight or something as it's not that much more expensive than the normal battery.


  • #440
    kaimera
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009SY85XS/ref=pe_217191_31005151_dp_1
    tried any cases?

    there is a seidio case for extended batterys that's got good reviews but no luck getting it on Amazon (parcel motel maybe)


  • #441
    kaimera
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    picked up the 4400 ankel battery.

    all great so far.

    don't mind the new bulky back cover. need to get some changes into the battery for more accurate update but easily blows the stock away even after the initial charge.


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  • #442
    threein99
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    Where is the best place to buy a spare battery ? I don't want the one that you need a new back case for, just a spare standard one


  • #443
    RangeR
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    threein99 wrote: »
    Where is the best place to buy a spare battery ? I don't want the one that you need a new back case for, just a spare standard one

    Really?


  • #444
    threein99
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    RangeR wrote: »

    Really?

    I mean can someone recommend one, I know there's loads out there, I don't want a crap one.


  • #445
    RangeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    threein99 wrote: »
    I mean can someone recommend one, I know there's loads out there, I don't want a crazy one.

    I just did.


  • #446
    threein99
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    RangeR wrote: »

    I just did.

    Is the sarcasm free of charge?


  • #447
    RangeR
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    threein99 wrote: »
    Is the sarcasm free of charge?

    What sarcasm? I made a recommendation. The original SGSIII battery.


  • #448
    crazygeryy
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    would someone mind telling me if this will work here?and is there any reason that i should be wary of buying it from the states?
    thanks.


    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VCRRNS/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1S7YS0EBKHU3D


  • #449
    RangeR
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    It will work. I still wouldn't purchase it from the states. For the sake of a few quid, I'd purchase it a little bit closer to home.


  • #450
    crazygeryy
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    RangeR wrote: »
    It will work. I still wouldn't purchase it from the states. For the sake of a few quid, I'd purchase it a little bit closer to home.

    in case something goes wrong with it is it?


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  • #451
    [Deleted User]
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    crazygeryy wrote: »
    would someone mind telling me if this will work here?and is there any reason that i should be wary of buying it from the states?
    thanks.


    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VCRRNS/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1S7YS0EBKHU3D

    It will work. You will be probably be hit by customs (~€100) plus the cost of whatever alternative delivery method you are using. Plus you'll be buying from a third party seller on a US website, so you'll have lots of fun if you need to get it fixed under warranty. Probably not worth the hassle.


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