How to recognize original ? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I found (to)cheap Samsung S4 so I need info how to recognize is it original or good fake ?
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It has the samsung air gestures, smart stay and the likes. That's something that can't be copied easily.
But then again if it's too good to be true then it probably is
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I currently own a s4 gt-i9505 clone from China and it does not have air gestures or smart scroll...
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During purchase I can try to connect it on the laptop so does Samsung Kies recognise just original Samsung phones or fake can cheat Kies ?
PS.
Price is 330 €
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Ravenstears said:
I currently own a s4 gt-i9505 clone from China and it does not have air gestures or smart scroll...
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Sorry, that's exactly what I meant on my post. The fakes are easily spotted even though they also run android. They have inferior display and chipset.
My suggestion is to install cpu-z on the suspected fake and check what the chipset is.
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use benchmark apps like antutu, you will know if its fake or not if the score is too low.
Also check out the packaging and compare it to the original.

I can view what chipset I have on my phone but antutu can't recognize my device
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Ravenstears said:
I can view what chipset I have on my phone but antutu can't recognize my device
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Then its most likely fake.

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How to reset my s3 to default software no mods !

I recently brought a s3 and then build number is mod_by_yoshin I don't no what I cant. Do but only showing 2gb as inyernal storage must be the mod right?!
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Are u sure the s3 u bought not a clone s3? Looks like it.
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As above, you sure it's not a fake, also could we get a screenshot of it to see exactly what it's saying please.
That was my worry idk???
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Looks like a fake to me. Sorry...
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Baseband says fake to me .
jje
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That looks like a chinese clone to me, atleast the resolution looks weird. Gooling the baseband version brings up threads about chinese S3 called FeiTeng.
System
OS Android 4.0.4
CPU MTK6575, 1.0 GHz
ROM 4GB
RAM 512MB
Screen
Display Size 4.7 Inch
Type TFT, capacitive touch screen
Resolution 854 x 480 pixels
Screen Color 260K Colors
Are you guys sure bcuz it has all the software if expect but I think u mite be rite any way for knowing for sure
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Jakeyboi01 said:
Are you guys sure bcuz it has all the software if expect but I think u mite be rite any way for knowing for sure
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As far as I know, there's no android version 4.1.9
That's a fake. Plain and simple.
No doubt about it.
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Not Good lol anything I cant do apart from floggin it on lol
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That's antutu or whatever It is benchmarking
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So is this fake
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Jakeyboi01 said:
So is this fake
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It looks it, first there is no Android version 4.1.9, second that's not a Samsung baseband version (even custom roms keep the installed baseband) third that's not a TouchWiz or AOSP status bar, it all looks like a fake to me.
If I take it to a phone guy on The market will they b able to tell me
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Jakeyboi01 said:
If I take it to a phone guy on The market will they b able to tell me
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There's no need to have them confirm what we have already told you. You bought a fake phone.
Yup, as all others have said, it's a fake. Not any info in that screen is correct, especially not the baseband.
Mate it is a Good copy lol fuk it guys win some lose some thanks for help
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Take a picture of the phone and post it here.
I think you got yourself one of these.. http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDUxOTc1NTgw.html
But you're right sorry to hear you bought a phone and it wasn't the right one.. We all make mistakes you can have a thank you from me for being cool headed.

Samsung Galaxy S4 World First Hands-on i9502

Samsung Galaxy S4 World First Hands-on i9502
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=graWDaYtqos
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That's the fake Chinese dual sim S3. Samsung have already proven it's not the S4. It has also been dismissed in many online Android magazines.
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Ha_Ha Shoes said:
That's the fake Chinese dual sim S3. Samsung have already proven it's not the S4. It has also been dismissed in many online Android magazines.
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That's the real S4, serious
Hahahaha it has the same delay as the S3 with the dialer app. The drawer seemed laggy too. I'm not getting this, I'll wait for the Galaxy S5. It even looks almost the same as the S3 so no point xD
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Ha_Ha Shoes said:
That's the fake Chinese dual sim S3. Samsung have already proven it's not the S4. It has also been dismissed in many online Android magazines.
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This original s4 ok
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This isn't gonna end well, but I agree its a fake, where is the proof its the s4? App colours can be changed and system files edited easily.
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This is not S4. Its Galaxy Grand
LOL!!! ipad mini description in the background
Things like this need to go in the Samsung Galaxy SIII vs S4 (or any other phone) comparison stickie.
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When are we getting 4.2?

When will the S3 get 4.2?
Some time in May/June
Some time after the S4 is released, so May earliest.
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Do you think we'll get everything the S4 has provided it isn't hardware dependent? Or will they hold back on some stuff?
We all waiting too.
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The S3 Kid said:
Do you think we'll get everything the S4 has provided it isn't hardware dependent? Or will they hold back on some stuff?
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What we have heard is we will get everything that isn't hardware dependant, but Samsung can always change their minds.
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delsus said:
What we have heard is we will get everything that isn't hardware dependant, but Samsung can always change their minds.
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I can't see them giving us everything, if they want people to upgrade from the S3.
that's what they promised... I know, I know
If you like android 4.2, them, flash cyanogenmod XD
I have had android 4.2 since december 2012, with cyanogenmod, but i think oficial android 4.2 of Samsung will arrive when samsung release his S4
Sorry if i have the worse english of the world :silly:
I just wish another leak,4.2.1
I don't think we will be getting everything from s4
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freddy1991 said:
I just wish another leak,4.2.1
I don't think we will be getting everything from s4
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If get everything what the s4 selling point
And release around May/June according to sammobile tweets in Twitter
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S2 just got everything we have that isnt hardware dependant
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S2 got most things the s3 has. I would assume the same will happen with s3. Things like screen resolution, 13mp camera, air view, pedometer, barometer etc won't come across due to hardware - these are the reasons you would upgrade. Exactly same as s2
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Hel10s said:
If you like android 4.2, them, flash cyanogenmod XD
I have had android 4.2 since december 2012, with cyanogenmod, but i think oficial android 4.2 of Samsung will arrive when samsung release his S4
Sorry if i have the worse english of the world :silly:
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Do u have smart scroll on CM XD?
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HassanM said:
Do u have smart scroll on CM XD?
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People running CM wouldn't need such gimmicks.
Theshawty said:
People running CM wouldn't need such gimmicks.
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Maybe its a gimmick to some but my question is still there... Either u have it or u don't...
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Can you not upgrade your phone to the new Samsung software which is coming with the S4?
I am afraid the new software would bog down the S3 and I want my phone running fast and don't really want any of the new software features I have seen.
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leucrota said:
Can you not upgrade your phone to the new Samsung software which is coming with the S4?
I am afraid the new software would bog down the S3 and I want my phone running fast and don't really want any of the new software features I have seen.
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Running fast and Touchwiz don't go well together. It's kind of either or.
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HassanM said:
Maybe its a gimmick to some but my question is still there... Either u have it or u don't...
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No it won't have it and I am thankful for that.
Wayne Tech S-III
Theshawty said:
Running fast and Touchwiz don't go well together. It's kind of either or.
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You know better than that Shawty

Will you upgrade to the Galaxy S IV?

Vote!
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Use this:
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I will.
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No
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no iwon't , i expected more from samsung, not again a zoomed video recording...
uarylfn wise
i will too..
No. S2 forever. Traitors.
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No and even if I will upgrade, it will not be s4.
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the galaxy S4 is very expensive for me and i think i should wait a while until it became older.........but i think to upgrade to this phone
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9305_galaxy_s_iii-5001.php
yeah you shoult think about it 2GB RAM + Quad-core 1.4 , screen with 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.8 inches (~306 ppi pixel density) and battery Li-Ion 2100 mAh
its realy awsome.........................
I'll definately upgrade to the S4, even if I love my S2 and it still runs perfectly! :laugh:
Not until my phone breaks apart
Chose htc one instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228567
Kaiserbenn said:
Chose htc one instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228567
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How about no?
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MaKTaiL said:
How about no?
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How about having a forever buggy phone instead? That's your choice.
NO !! SGS2 are the perfect phone.
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No, I don't think I will buy a samsung (exynos) phone again because of the closed source codes.
no ,, i will love my sgs2 forever
Kaiserbenn said:
How about having a forever buggy phone instead? That's your choice.
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Even htc devices have problems with dev support... until lately they were doing horrible ...
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Dampierre said:
No, I don't think I will buy a samsung (exynos) phone again because of the closed source codes.
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Well, you could buy the Snapdragon variant which is open source! I'm doing it!
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Never
Xperia good people
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Roms for note 3 N900 ( octacore variant )

Hey is there anyone who ll be making roms for the note 3 N900? I saw the android development forum and there are a few for the N9005 . Even the omega rom is for N9005. Does anyone have any clue if the N900 will be getting any rom development ?
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Still nothing in the development section
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Too new I guess donate and buy a few developers the device and im sure roms will start crankin out,=) .
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nimixes said:
Too new I guess donate and buy a few developers the device and im sure roms will start crankin out,=) .
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I wonder if this Octa version will suffer like the S4 Octa,meaning no CM based roms before 3-4 months?
Unless Octa sources are online...
Im at the store wanting ti buy the note 3 to develop... they only have the N900... if I get it can I count for you for support? Check my signature for my work
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friedrich420 said:
Im at the store wanting ti buy the note 3 to develop... they only have the N900... if I get it can I count for you for support? Check my signature for my work
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Am in
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Only 1 rom so far, thats disappointing. This is what keeping me away from rooting.
Ive seen at least two,
friedrich420 said:
Im at the store wanting ti buy the note 3 to develop... they only have the N900... if I get it can I count for you for support? Check my signature for my work
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HI, glad that you can make roms for N900. Now I am using you rom Echoe V5+ for I9505. That's amazing. Thank you for your good job.:laugh:

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