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Victor Tobore: Pls help my sg3 is no mor workin...... Wen eva i on it it wil only show 'samsung galaxy s3' on d home screen and it wil remain lyk dat til d battery is low....... Pls hel

ODIN Flash as Honsule said, look for ODIN flashing tutorial on the first few pages.

Wandeayo: pls help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, i was watching youtube video while my sg s2 gti9100 switched off automatically and since then its unable to on and does not respond even if i insert the charger, i took it to samsung office in ikeja. all they could say is for me to pay 25k for a new board. pls i need ur urgent help, i dont mind if i could see a board to buy at cheaper price

Take it to computer village, call affordables, they give the best prices... I wrote their numbers a couple of times in this thread, scroll a few pages bak to find it.

mikky4all: Pls is it possible to root at&t samsung galaxy S3.

Feel free to look here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1705#tutorial

Ezemarcel: pls stanley i did not see any update.....which state are u cos am in imo state....pls help me

I'm in Lagos but i will leave for Accra soon as i study there...

Ezemarcel: pls stanley the steps u gave us for samsung s2 upgrade are we to use laptop or use our phone for the upgrade.....pls respond to me......is all the ugrade done without laptop?...even the back up

Advisable to use ODIN on a pc. but you can also go into

Settings > About phone > Software updates and check for updates. see if you get any...

Stanley08: Yes, WiFi direct should work without issues on Neat ROM Lite.

kolajoo: Please check for me if my device is up to date or I need a custom rom. Thanks

Every body needs a custom ROM but if you are staying Legit, yes u are fine.

Yes, WiFi direct should work without issues on Neat ROM Lite.

PLEASE, I will ONLY support phones written in the topic and the Note Series too. NOTE 1 N7000, AND NOTE 2 N7100. THANK YOU!

[quote author=O.michael.O]@stan I got the S2
am running on neat rom and one bad ass kernel like that...any more suggestion??

thanks[/quote]Neat + Hirox v5.3 is an awesome combo

AND FOR THE GUY WHO SAYS HIS PHONE IS STUCK AT S3 LOGO,
This is called a boot loop and it can be fixed by booting into recovery and wiping data / factory reset the phone. It will wipe all data on the phone. as long as u didn't flash a wrong kernel or something dats not compatible with ur phone.

Please also say what caused it or how it started.

honsule: Is the call Toll-Free?

Yes, it's toll Free! No go buy recharge card! Carry ur Operator go court if d call no go through without credit!

MY HONOURABLE! Long Time Oh!

Blimz and Mykcool you guys should call Affordables, they have the best prices

+2347030945557

kkkossy: How much did u get it?

Same price everyone is selling. 108,000 from samsung Nigeria

tshoboy: Same wit my s2 and it doesn't do like dt b4. Engineers,help

Stop using phone while it charges

ozor1: Hello..mr Stanley. From your usage experience. Can u say that the s4 is worthy upgrade? How does it feel when using it. .whatdl makes it better than its predecessor? because as at now there's no app and game that android can trow for now that the s3 wouldn't handle pretty well ..my point is that if I wanna upgrade I want it to be worth it..cus am enjoying evry bit of my s3
And forget thise gimmicks features the s4 has. Cus its not a plus

If you can afford the S4, buy it! It's as simple as that...

S4 vs S3
CPU - Exynos 5 Octa (1.6GHz & 1.2GHz) vs Exynos 4412 Quad @ 1.4GHz
GPU - PowerVR SGX 544MP3 vs Mali-400MP
RAM - 2 GB DDR3 vs 1GB DDR2 (Not sure but definitely not DDR3)
SCREEN - 5" 1080p (Gorilla Glass 3) 441ppi vs 4.8" 720p (Gorilla Glass 2) 306ppi
CAMERA - 13MP / 2MP both with 1080p recording vs 8MP/1.9MP only back has 1080p recording
BATTERY - 2600 mAh vs 2100 mAh
SENSORS - 9 on S4 vs 5 on S3
MOBILE DATA SPEED - HSDPA (42Mbps) vs HSDPA (21Mbps)
OS - Latest Android 4.2.2 + TW Nature UX v2.0 vs Android 4.1.2 + TW Nature UX v1.0
EXCLUSIVE - IR Blaster on S4 for TV Remote vs FM Radio on S3

ginoherbert: I am familiar with SII and S3 but I don’t have S4 yet. Can you give full specifications of Samsung galaxy S4?

Here are the specs bro.

Samsung Galaxy S4

Operating System Android 4.2 Jelly Bean TouchWiz Nature UI
Size 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm
Weight 130g
Display type Super AMOLED
Display size 4.99-inch (12.67cm)
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 Full HD
Display density 441ppi

CPU International version

Samsung Exynos 5 Octa
Quad-core A15 (1.6GHz) + Quad-core A7 (1.2GHz)

US version

Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T
Quad-core Krait 300
1.9Ghz

GPU International version

PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU
3-core, 533Mhz

US Version

Adreno 320

RAM 2GB
Internal Storage 16GB/32GB/64GB
MicroSD card slot microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB
Main camera 13MP
Front camera 2MP
Battery 2600 mAh
Networks GSM, HSPA, LTEMicro-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-bandWi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Connectivity microUSB, MHL 2, USB host, DLNAInfrared blaster
Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
GPS A-GPS, GLONASS

tonardo: This MiniRom has an app that help me increase my internal 8gb to 11gb

An app called ExtSd2InternalSD or something like dat?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1772234

ozor1: maybe the guy meant hardware specific features .so no need calling him a NOOB

's3 can never get s4 features' He wasn't specific and he sounded pretty sure of something he knew nothing about. Dats not cool..

Odunharry: pls what internet data bundle and netwrk is gud 4 samsung galaxy tab and aw do i set it?

Try visiting Airtel or Etisalat Offices. Best bet for you.

rainmaker12: s3 can never get s4 features

And suddenly! A NOOB appears from no where ^

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57574470-94/many-galaxy-s4-software-features-will-come-to-s3/

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/samsung-galaxy-s4-features-coming-to-s3-50010677/


Please research before you open your mouth

saint4ever: thinking of buying the samsung galaxy s3? Any advice about this device?

Get it. you won't regret it.... Brand NEW is 67K at SLOT and by June S3 will be updated to 4.2.2 (Receiving almost all S4 features). And dat won't be the end! before the year runs out, it will be updated to Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie.

mikky4all: @ stanley and other, pls hw much is the samsung galaxy S4 because I don't want to get duped. Abt getting mine.

; www.

Order online. still 108K. I got Directly from Samsung. but if you book online at samsung, it might years to get ur Mobo.

OneDemola: Happy for you buddy! About to get this bad boy next week!

Lol. Go for it.

Victor Tobore: O boy see men,i'm here trying 2 get d GS3 and guys are already buying d GS4.Well when I start working 'n' d money keeps coming i'll definitely be among d first to be ordering 4 newly released phn.D phn(gs4) luks kool by d way,despite all d criticism abt design@stanley08

Lol, yh I was one of the first people to get the S4. Samsung Nigeria said I was the second. Lol. but anyways, The GS4 is more than just a device, it is an Experience. Every second using this bad boy is amazing. And it looks awesome too. Not as girly/curvy as the S3 was. it's design is more of S2 + S3 together. It feels great in the hand too... Many say it looks cheap due to the polycarbonate material used to build the body... But I assure you one thing, it doesn't feel cheap. AT ALL!

iamDozzy: my s3 charges very slowly and/or discharges if I use it while charging ..how do I fix this ..and please dont say I should try a custom rom ..dont wanna root

The truth is that rooting and flashing a custom rom and or kernel will fix. But since that's out of the question, what you should do is re-calibrate ur battery. Get an app named 'BatteryCalibration' from app store then follow the instructions there.
And By the way, if you use 3G/HSDPA, battery consumption will always be more...

P.S : Don't use ur phone while it's charging. do one or the other.

HOW TO ROOT GT-I9500 INTERNATIONAL S4 (EXYNOS 5 OCTA VERSION)

WARNING - THIS IS ONLY FOR INTERNATIONAL GALAXY S4 GT-I9500 EXYNOS 5 OCTA VERSION ONLY!!!

DON'T TRY ON ANY OTHER MODEL OF THE S4!

UNINSTALL KIES IF YOU HAVE IT INSTALLED. Then Restart PC.

Also, make sure your phone is charged to at least 50%. I'll say 85% but it's a short process.

STEPS
Step 1. Download this rar file which contains (CWM recovery for your Galaxy S4, ODIN and SuperSU Zip file)
RAR File - http://www.sendmyway.com/5fua30zqk5i6

Also download Samsung USB Mobile drivers from here (http://d-h.st/fA7) and install it.

Step 2. Power off you Galaxy S4 and hold down VolumeDown, Center Home, and Power buttons together for about 5 seconds.

Step 3. When you see the warning screen, let go of all buttons then hit the Volume Up button to enter ODIN Download mode.

Step 4. Connect a micro-USB cable from your Galaxy S4 to your computer.

Step 5. In the ODIN folder, run the Odin3 v3.07.exe file by double-clicking on it.

If you see a highlighted box, you are good to go! if not, you probably didn't install the Samsung USB drivers EXE file you downloaded earlier. So, after installing it, unplug/re-plug the micro-USB cable to your phone. You should see the box light up!

Next, click 'PDA', then browse to the CWM recovery you downloaded earlier for your Galaxy S4. To the precise, this file 'cofface_I9500_cwm_recovery_en_new.tar'.

Make sure Re-partition is 'NOT' ticked in ODIN... Then Hit 'Start' to begin flashing CWM recovery to your phone.

Step 6. This will flash a custom CWM recovery to your Galaxy S4 and your phone will reboot.

If you see “PASS!” that means everything went successfully.

Step 7. Next, after your phone reboots, copy the SuperSU zip file (CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip) you downloaded earlier to a new folder you will name 'AAAAA' in your Internal SD.


~ At this point, you can now close ODIN on ur computer and unplug your USB cable if you wish ~


Step 8. Power off your Galaxy S4 then hold down Volume Up, Center Home, and Power buttons together.

Step 9. When you see the Samsung logo, keep holding down Volume Up and Center Home buttons but let go of the Power button, after say 5 seconds, let go of all buttons.

Step 10. Once in CWM Recovery, choose “install zip from sdcard” and hit the Power button.


** IN CWM, you scroll with the volume buttons and select by just tapping the power button **


Step 11. Choose “choose zip from sdcard” and hit the Power button.

Step 12. Choose “0/” directory and hit the Power button.

Step 13. Browse and find the SuperSU zip file you copied to the 'AAAAA' folder earlier and hit the Power button.

Step 14. Choose “Yes” and hit the Power button.

Step 15. This will install su binaries and SuperSU superuser app on your phone. This essentially “roots” your Galaxy S4.

Step 16. Go back to main menu and choose “reboot system now”, then hit Power button. Your Galaxy S4 will reboot.

Step 17. Once rebooted, you should find SuperSU app in your App drawer.

Step 18. Run the SuperSU app once and update the binaries.

Step 19. You can verify you have full root by downloading and opening rooted app like Titanium Backup app (which is highly recommended for backing up/freezing/un-installing your apps).


ENJOY YOUR ROOTED EXYNOS GT-I9500!!!


Video Guide -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VZd71DWqEo

Don't be a Hero, Ask questions if you do not understand anything. NO ONE KNOWS ALL

I don't know if its me, Viroblaze is bashing... But mate... You took whatever i said the wrong way. When I say 'I NO CARE'... I mean that 'I don't care for it OR I don't want it' and not 'I don't care'.

If you look at this Post again - https://www.nairaland.com/1131501/samsung-galaxy-s2-s3-s4/5#15343215

You will see that i said I NO CARE to Honsule also who is a good friend.. So no need to take it Personal son...

Finally Got my S4 on Saturday and now i'm ready to get to work here again. And stay online always as i am on holidays too.

https://i44.tinypic.com/4qo4yp.jpg

Sorry for keeping away from here guys, been waiting for Samsung for deliver my Galaxy S4. It's taking forever! They said Before 5th of May, now they saying on the 6th. It been disturbing me... Will reply to all the posts here later. Take care

tonardo: @Stanley08

Supposed to cost like 3K
See here - http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=galaxy+S3+screen+replacement&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Agalaxy+S3+screen+replacement

But here in naija, i don't know if they can change only outer for u. For main screen will cost u around 30 sha..

I said here in Nigeria for changing I can do it...

Okay, call
SLOT - +2348034620000

OR

Affordables - +2347030945557; +2348023458077

viroblaze: Well said but like all aokp and aosp custom roms, it gets better with each update.... I rather stick with custom aokp roms than touchwiz with its ram hungry bloated wares.. By the way.. Jellybam, a combo of all the top roms.. It's quite stable and is recommended.. No camera bugs, or bugatti can't deal with

I NO CARE

tonardo: I bought a galaxy s3 with a crack screen at a attractive price...and now wanr to change the screen only the outer one..
Pls any body know where buy s3 outer screen?

Supposed to cost like 3K
See here - http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=galaxy+S3+screen+replacement&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Agalaxy+S3+screen+replacement

But here in naija, i don't know if they can change only outer for u. For main screen will cost u around 30 sha...

honsule: @ Stanley i saw this on nairaland.What have u to say about this guy's statement?

PURELOOK HD V5.0
Am not promoting or advertising this rom...
I have flash multiple roms on my s3 starting from
Omega
Foxhound
Ts team HD
Resurrection Hd
Ultimate
Pa. etc so many that i can't remember or count not until i flash PURELOOK HD..
What i look in roms ...
Stability
Good battery life.
PURELOOK HD is one of the best. For me its the first. .
If your s3 international version (I9300) is rooted try this rom you wouldn't regret.

-_- I NO CARE ALSO

honsule: i will do sth trust me
But first of all pls analyse this his os 4.2.2 The latest

This is a CM 10.1 based custom ROM. ParanoidAndroid based on CM 10.1 and AOKP. Which means you will battle with a combination of AOKP bugs and CM 10.1 bugs. Including camera issues and what not. Samsung ROMs are TouchWiz (TW) based. And the latest Official YW based ROMs are 4.1.2 for the S3. However the S4 is releasing with TW based 4.2.2.

This is not an advert thread. Honsule, please do something.

Scarpon: I got exynos abuse and don't know how to use it the link u give is invalid

It was tampered with - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953

honsule: where will i get the medium from need link.Thankz

Here uploaded to my Dropbox - https://www.dropbox.com/s/52aon0m13vyd1wh/blackened5.0medium.zip/

Scarpon: please help on how to root my galaxy s3 without computer

I advice u get a pc. but anyways, if you are on Jelly Bean, flashing the CORRECT PhilZ recovery 'ZIP' will do.

PhilZ recovery for GT-I9300 INTERNATIONAL VERSION ONLY!!! - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953

honsule: Yes, I am. I just installed the blackened kernel Dyers

Flash Medium, i found it to be alot better.

honsule: What custom rom will u recommend for s2 user?

Neat ROM Lite v4.6,1 + HiroX v5.1 medium kernel


Neat ROM Lite v4.6.1 - http://d-h.st/JoL OR http://www.quuki.fi/sgs2/neatrom/I9100XWLSN_NeatROM_Lite_v4.6.1.zip
HiroX kernel - http://d-h.st/oUu

otikpoko: How much to change my siii Gorilla glass?

Call this number +2348023458077 or this one +2347030945557 (Affordables)
Also, check this thread for info - https://www.nairaland.com/577828/phone-engineers-nairaland-willing-assist

@HONSULE, Are you an admin?
Btw, flash Neat ROM Lite, not Full versions, also use this kernel
Blackened Kernel Dyers for Galaxy S3 International version running on 4.1.2
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9umzn3svprdpnpu/Blackened6.0Dyers.zip

x3da: pls stan can neatrom work for sgs t989 am really keen on trying out the rom.

No it can't. Ur phone is not international version GT-I9300. if you flash it, u will probably brick ur phone. There are ROMs for that version I think. But not Neat ROM.

honsule: Abeg which kernel should i use?Moreover,i need the NeatRoom Boot animation.Likewise the Blue animated battery icon.Give me link to download.THANKZ MAN

Wait for aroma mods. I have told you several times, blackened kernel. y do you keep asking?

honsule: Congrats man.Time to celebrate,because your success story is on the way

Time to answer/attend to people now

Thanks bro. And yes, I will answer queries from now.

iykejohn: Wat d cheapest price 4 galaxy s2 & s3 plz I need it urgent or 2nd London use

I don't know what you are looking for, but I'm selling my S3 if you are interested. It's still SUPER clean, I used it personally so it is In Perfect condition. Including the Complete Accessories and the box.

65,000 naira. (NO NEGOTIATIONS). I won't sell for 64,999.