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Might be worth Compiling a list if possible of places that offer the xtc clip service say country by country??
Thinking a shared Google Doc would suffice??
Any takers on this?
unable to start my self as no sod round here does it.
http://forums.phone-tools.cn/showth...r-S-OFF-services-post-here-your-details/page1
this might help out
Seems focused on UK? Possibly XDA reaches wider audience?
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Hello everyone,
I just got a new Galaxy S3 from China today, but it came with many preloaded chinese apps. It is not really branded, only preloaded with several things. I tried restoring phone from configurations, but the applications didn't dissapear.
I would like to flash a clean international versin with no added chinese things. Could you please point me to the right direction?
This is my first Android phone, but I had a Tablet before which I flashed a couple times, so I'm not a complete noob.
Thanks a lot in advance!!!
Cheers,
C.S.
You might go to I9300 International for better specific help over there :good:
Your probably the only one on this forum with one so I don't think anyone knows if any ROMs are compatible with it.. But the root method may still be the same so you can try rooting it and than installing Root explorer (paid) or ES File Explorer (free) to remove them from system/app or just get Titanium Backup (paid) after rooting and remove them that way (best option IMO)
So just head over to the international forums and read their easiest root method.
Best of luck, be careful, those things aren't covered under any warranty if you brick it huh :what:
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pakxelaos said:
You might go to I9300 International for better specific help over there :good:
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Oh, sorry! Maybe an admin can move the thread to the proper location. Thanks!
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Your probably the only one on this forum with one so I don't think anyone knows if any ROMs are compatible with it.. But the root method may still be the same so you can try rooting it and than installing Root explorer (paid) or ES File Explorer (free) to remove them from system/app or just get Titanium Backup (paid) after rooting and remove them that way (best option IMO)
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Thanks for the advice. Is there any way to know what "version" I have? I mean, the phone came from China, but knowing the market, it could be Chinese, Hong Kong, Vietnamese or who knows what.
Cheers
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Oh, sorry! Maybe an admin can move the thread to the proper location. Thanks!
Thanks for the advice. Is there any way to know what "version" I have? I mean, the phone came from China, but knowing the market, it could be Chinese, Hong Kong, Vietnamese or who knows what.
Cheers
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Vietnamese doesn't use those weird letters, it uses French alphabet.
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cjsegninir said:
Oh, sorry! Maybe an admin can move the thread to the proper location. Thanks!
Thanks for the advice. Is there any way to know what "version" I have? I mean, the phone came from China, but knowing the market, it could be Chinese, Hong Kong, Vietnamese or who knows what.
Cheers
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Hmm pretty much the only info about its build you could compare to others would be under Settings > About device, screenshot that and post it up over on the international forums and ask them if it resembles theirs in any way. Personally I'm pretty positive the ROMs won't be directly compatible and definitely wouldn't flash any of them, but if I personally can't use an Android phone without root so I'd personally try the root method and pray to god my phone booted afterward lol
Tough situation man, curious as to how it goes for you so post back if you try !
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From what I read about those Chinese knock-offs they only have like 512MB RAM and almost just as bad in storage capacity.. how can anyone use a phone like that nowadays?
I don't think any ROM will even "fit" on it, sorry to say
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From what I read about those Chinese knock-offs they only have like 512MB RAM and almost just as bad in storage capacity.. how can anyone use a phone like that nowadays?
I don't think any ROM will even "fit" on it, sorry to say
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Some people can only afford what they can afford man. No point in discouraging what they buy. Obviously OP knew it was a knockoff before buying.
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Some people can only afford what they can afford man. No point in discouraging what they buy. Obviously OP knew it was a knockoff before buying.
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It's original. I might be dumb to buy from China, but not so dumb to get a knockoff without knowing...
cjsegninir said:
It's original. I might be dumb to buy from China, but not so dumb to get a knockoff without knowing...
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Really? Not to be a ****, but mind showing us a screen shot under the "about device" section in settings?
Because as far as I know, there are no legit GS3's coming out of China on direct sales..
Do you know the model number? It's in Settings -> About
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Check out the rooting sticky's to learn how to root the device.
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Really? Not to be a ****, but mind showing us a screen shot under the "about device" section in settings?
Because as far as I know, there are no legit GS3's coming out of China on direct sales..
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Weird......most of Sammy's stuff is rolling out of china, including my T-999
I said on "direct sales"
Having a factory in China is not the same as selling unbranded GS3s from China. Plus it's known that they're selling knockoffs
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ingenious247 said:
I said on "direct sales"
Having a factory in China is not the same as selling unbranded GS3s from China. Plus it's known that they're selling knockoffs
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It's not unfathomable that a few slip out and on to the streets
You have to confirm your model number, there are many Galaxy S3
models (international,japan,korean,US) selling in China.
Come on, I'm telling you it's good...
Here is the About device:
Model Number GT-I9300
Android Version 4.0.4
Baseband Version I9300XXLE8
Kernel Version 3.0.15-554452-user [email protected] #1
Build number IMM76D.I9300XXALE8
*#1234#
AP: I9300XXALE8
CP: I9300XXLE8
CSC: I9300OJVALE7
My best guess was that it came from Hong Kong, but I searched the forum with this info (1234) and got Egypt, Morocco, South Africa and UAE.
What should I do? :silly:
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Come on, I'm telling you it's good...
Here is the About device:
Model Number GT-I9300
Android Version 4.0.4
Baseband Version I9300XXLE8
Kernel Version 3.0.15-554452-user [email protected] #1
Build number IMM76D.I9300XXALE8
*#1234#
AP: I9300XXALE8
CP: I9300XXLE8
CSC: I9300OJVALE7
My best guess was that it came from Hong Kong, but I searched the forum with this info (1234) and got Egypt, Morocco, South Africa and UAE.
What should I do? :silly:
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I would personally try to flash a standard i9300 ROM onto it. Then you wouldn't have to worry about any sketchy apps that have been added.
There's no guarantee it will work, but if it really is a legit i9300 (which it seems to be), I would imagine the standard international ROM would work on it.
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I would personally try to flash a standard i9300 ROM onto it. Then you wouldn't have to worry about any sketchy apps that have been added.
There's no guarantee it will work, but if it really is a legit i9300 (which it seems to be), I would imagine the standard international ROM would work on it.
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Thanks Exodus, that is what I wanted from the beginning, but the I got confused about which one to flash and where to get it. Could you help me pointing in the right direction?
Cheers
cjsegninir said:
Thanks Exodus, that is what I wanted from the beginning, but the I got confused about which one to flash and where to get it. Could you help me pointing in the right direction?
Cheers
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1563
Hey guys & gurls,
Getting my Note 10.1 LTE tomorrow, and I'm just wondering if there are any issues that I should be aware of before turning the great device into an even greater one with the help of everyone here.
Any info would be great.
Thanks,
Evil.
Nobody has anything to tell me?
Cheers,
Evil.
there arent any issues for note 10.1 so you should not be worry about anything
Yep, in Australia all I can find is the 16Gb version of the LTE(4G) model... This is too small, I need at least 32Gb...:crying:
No problems using the LTE10.1 here in Germany either. Apart from it being addictive. And the disruption to meetings while folks check out the handwriting to text.... or in my case, scrawl to text.
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gpfx said:
No problems using the LTE10.1 here in Germany either. Apart from it being addictive. And the disruption to meetings while folks check out the handwriting to text.... or in my case, scrawl to text.
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Haha yes I can see this being an issue for me too but thats ok. Atleast it will take the directoes mind off of them loosing monwy atm lol.
Thanks guys for your input.
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Its a great device but it still a real shame that the only ROM available for it is this one.
Darkman [ROM][STOCK][4.1.2][BMC3] ★★N8020★★ Stock Rooted Busybox Deodexed (CWM) [12/05/2013]
Still I use this thing at Uni for lecture notes, student admin type stuff and in campus emails and I cannot imagine studying without it... Its priceless and gets a lot of attention especially from iPad (iPoo??) owners... very gratifying...
Nobleskill
There's 4.2 and 4.3 versions out now, gonna try them out tomorrow, just hesitating about the network apns and how to enter them manually, never had to look at this before.
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There's 4.2 and 4.3 versions out now, gonna try them out tomorrow, just hesitating about the network apns and how to enter them manually, never had to look at this before.
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I'm sure there is a free app to help with this.. apn.. something something.. search in play and I'm sure it would be there..
Well actually I couldn't help myself.. this will back up and then restore your apn..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.APNBackupRestore
Its free too and highly rated so should be fine.
Ill look into flashing 2.3 tomorrow so will update on how that apps plays out for me but don't forget your trlco can help too. Customer support should be able to txt you the settings and once the message is opened it auto fills the setting for you. We used to do it for customers back in thenso surely even the telco themselves should have an app that solves it??
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Hell all XDA members!
Next week I'm going to purchase a nexus 4 (16GB) version. Play store hardware market not supporting my country. Therefore I have to go for a 3rd party seller.
I'm not a newbie to the Android world. I already have an Android phone.
I want to know, how do I identify fake and genuine Google Nexus 4 (16GB)? I suspect there may be fake chines Nexus 4.
Apart from that, are there any way to view hardware specifications by using dial pad?
Any help really appreciate.
Thanks!
if the phone is slow then you know it isn't the real deal xD
Sergio60052 said:
if the phone is slow then you know it isn't the real deal xD
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Yes friend. Its a good point, but I think it's not a accurate test.
android addicts said:
Hell all XDA members!
Next week I'm going to purchase a nexus 4 (16GB) version. Play store hardware market not supporting my country. Therefore I have to go for a 3rd party seller.
I'm not a newbie to the Android world. I already have an Android phone.
I want to know, how do I identify fake and genuine Google Nexus 4 (16GB)? I suspect there may be fake chines Nexus 4.
Apart from that, are there any way to view hardware specifications by using dial pad?
Any help really appreciate.
Thanks!
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You could do an IMEI check. Once you get the phone press *#06# and IMEI number will show. Then google IMEI checker (http://www.imei.info/) seems like a good one. That will tell you information about your phone. Also, once you get the phone just go to settings-about phone, theres some info there.
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You could do an IMEI check. Once you get the phone press *#06# and IMEI number will show. Then google IMEI checker (http://www.imei.info/) seems like a good one. That will tell you information about your phone. Also, once you get the phone just go to settings-about phone, theres some info there.
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Looks like that IMEI test is a perfect one. But about phone can change.
Can i send apk files to Nexus 4? If i can, then i can perform a benchmark test.
android addicts said:
Can i send apk files to Nexus 4? If i can, then i can perform a benchmark test.
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Of course you can.
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Go to the following URL: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=111111111111111111 (substitute the IMEI number for the 1's) -- it should return manufacturing information about the device.
fake nexus 4?
Greetings,
Did you get that nexus 4? Hope it was original. Who did you get it from? I am also waiting for one myself and will check if it is fake as soon as it arrives
Thanks
No dude. In my country N4 out of stock. I got a SGS3.
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android addicts said:
No dude. In my country N4 out of stock. I got I SGS3.
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Which country are you from.
faddyie said:
Which country are you from.
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Sri Lanka. Play store hardware market not support.
Few weeks back (after purchse SGS3) I again went to the same shops for purchase a phone for my brother. Then again N4 available their stock. So sad!
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Another tipoff is the screen. I've seen knockoff phones before (Note II for example) and the screens aren't in the same league as originals. LG put a decent panel in the N4.
CPU-Z -
Know the specs.. Good clones will usually have the stuff people will look for on the surface.. Working wifi, cellular data, camera, speakers. They will usually skimp on things people wouldn't normally check ~ have lower res screens, less ram, missing sub features ( GPS, LED for camera, Gravity Sensors, sometimes even a microphone etc) and less RAM. Some also have really crummy touchscreens, have difficulty detecting touches around the edges ( try typing with the keyboard or using an app)
As a side, is the N4 a popular target to clone? It seems like it would be a low risk considering its price point vs the competitors.. Also it seems like the target audience for this phone would be more capable to spot a fake ( again vs the mainstream phones)..
Seems like I always see the grey markets flooded with Samsungs and Apple, can't say I have ever seen a Nexus phone or tab. At least in Shanghai / Hong Kong
Contact me. I'm in UK. Will order and ship it to you. ( will open a secure connection between you're machine and mine ) you can order and despatch it
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Nexus 4
Thanks mate.
Fake N4? Haven't heard of a fake N4 in particular.. Can we see a pic of it..if anyone came across one
Unfortunately, that IMEI site does not detect fakes for Galaxy S4 i9500
android addicts said:
Looks like that IMEI test is a perfect one. But about phone can change.
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--> I traded my HTC One for a Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 with someone through Craigslist. Unfortunately, I was so excited to get the phone I only used imei*info to verify the phone's authenticity and checkesnfree*com to see if the phone was blacklisted. (new user so can't post links)
Results from both sites were a "go" so I did the trade.
With T-mobile (or any carrier) I knew I wouldn't get 4G or LTE speeds with this model phone, which was fine. However, it was impossible for me to get off EDGE (pure H3LL after having LTE with the HTC).
Did the research I should have done before doing the trade and found out at least one easy way to ID a fake i9500: Check the phone's serial number. It shouldn't be "123456789ABCDEF" - obvious enough, if you know where to look. If it is you absolutely have a fake.
They may get smarter and this not work to check the i9500's, but for now it's good enough.
POINT: Don't be an idiot like me and fail to do your research first . Checking a couple websites isn't enough.
[Placing the post in Galaxy S4 section also]
Just download "os monitor" from any market and it will tell you everything from the number of cores to chip set, CPU e.t.c that should do the trick along with the imei number.
Cataclysm rom with full respect to Atl4ntis Remembered
I have the same question but my question is how do i spot a genuine lcd digitizer with lcd from a fake one?
Saw this video and it's the first time I've seen this anybody know what it is?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=327bLcLfBZA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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eroracing said:
Saw this video and it's the first time I've seen this anybody know what it is?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=327bLcLfBZA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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No idea what it's called. But looks like it resizes the phone's usable area for one handed use. VERY cool, nice find!
eroracing said:
Saw this video and it's the first time I've seen this anybody know what it is?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=327bLcLfBZA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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hi , take a look at this link and read relevant article and take note of picture ......
My guess is its not Note 3 ?/ ( in video) or that feature comes from a device '"Vivo Xplay " a android phone ,also 5.7 inch screen ??
http://phandroid.com/2013/05/07/vivo-xplay-android-phone/
I read a while back about this feature , here on Xda , about it.The feature is called "Free Touch '
i have seen some sort of custom ROM read this thread for info ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344238
I might be wrong but take a look
good luck
In the instruction manual that was recently posted, it does say there is a setting for one handed operation (page 50 of the manual). There's no diagram so it may or may not be similar to this feature, but one handed operation is included in some form on the Note 3.
physicsguymatt said:
In the instruction manual that was recently posted, it does say there is a setting for one handed operation (page 50 of the manual). There's no diagram so it may or may not be similar to this feature, but one handed operation is included in some form on the Note 3.
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hi,
i also think you are correct ,that the Note 3 could have adopted this type of function( one handed function)
I have read the Note 3 manual and yes if you look at wording etc( on page 50) it seems like
they implemented similar feature, than what the Vivo Xplay had ?
If so, i give it a thumbs up, as i was after this "Free Touch '"feature when i first saw it ..interesting !
That guy totally wasted our time, he didn't show how it works in that "windowed" mode...
Love the idea, I have to use phone with one hand all the time and with my short fingers it's practically impossible reach far corners, this would be absolutely perfect.
Can someone confirm this existing on N3?
P.S.
It's definitively N3 (or something faking it), Vivo Xplay doesn't have middle hardware button.
hi ,
yes on Note2(for those who don't have Note2 ) presently only have a few one handed features
(keyboard ,dailer caculator and these apps ,you can only move left or right side off screen,see attached)
So i think Samsung, must have added " these " extra features..!!
Can anybody confirm it ?
edit .. post note
i see NZtechfreak confirms it in his post summary " So I had half a weekend to play with the Note 3, what did I think?"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446868
(see halfway down page )
good to know!