Samsung Galaxy S3 Discussion Thread (1 Viewer)

[attaché case]

Screen protector seems unnecessary, but I wish I had gotten a case. I drunkenly dropped my S3 after only having it a few weeks.. It's not a huge crack but it's a noticeable flaw on an otherwise perfect phone. I looked into buying a replacement glass to fix it myself and they seem to run nearly $200, brutal. :(

Every screen I've ever had that I didn't protect has got scratched. For $5 I have peace of mind.If you have insurance, I'd use it to get a new phone and sell the one with cracked glass. Broken 'as-is' Galaxy S3s go for $150-$350 on eBay. As long as yours is 100% functional, you will more than cover the cost of the replacement.

Damn. I didn't consider resell $ when deciding whether or not to get insurance on it. I think they said the deductible was like $200-300. Factoring that cost with the monthly insurance cost it seemed like a waste. I'm dumb.Is there a consensus on which particular case is the best? A friend has the OtterBox or whatever and it seems way too bulky/rigid to me. The crack is pretty minor but I'm worried about dropping it again and it getting worse, so I guess I better get a case...

The S3 insurance replacement cost is $199. Youre allowed 2 claims per year. I usually use one of them, get a new phone and sell my perfectly good used one, which covers the replacement cost as well as the year of insurance (which is $84/year). The only drawback is sometimes they will give you a refurbished phone, but I havent had any problems with any refurb phone yet. If you used both claims every year you could come out a few hundred dollars ahead.

 

[drummer]

Go into Service Mode: Dialer- *#0011# - Menu Key - WiFi - Power Save button to Off. You have to do this every time you reboot too.

Is this different than- setting > power save off

Yeah, the Power Save in the Settings does the CPU/Screen/Background Color/Haptic Feedback on my Verizon variant. Turning off the Wifi Power Save mode in the Service Mode won't hurt the phone because it turns itself back on after every reboot. I thought I had to buy a new router before I did a search on why the WiFi would bork out after some heavier usage. Toggling off the Power Save was the fix.

 

[The Gator]

thanks

 

[Slapdash]

Screen protector seems unnecessary, but I wish I had gotten a case. I drunkenly dropped my S3 after only having it a few weeks.. It's not a huge crack but it's a noticeable flaw on an otherwise perfect phone. I looked into buying a replacement glass to fix it myself and they seem to run nearly $200, brutal. :(

Every screen I've ever had that I didn't protect has got scratched. For $5 I have peace of mind.If you have insurance, I'd use it to get a new phone and sell the one with cracked glass. Broken 'as-is' Galaxy S3s go for $150-$350 on eBay. As long as yours is 100% functional, you will more than cover the cost of the replacement.

Damn. I didn't consider resell $ when deciding whether or not to get insurance on it. I think they said the deductible was like $200-300. Factoring that cost with the monthly insurance cost it seemed like a waste. I'm dumb.Is there a consensus on which particular case is the best? A friend has the OtterBox or whatever and it seems way too bulky/rigid to me. The crack is pretty minor but I'm worried about dropping it again and it getting worse, so I guess I better get a case...

The S3 insurance replacement cost is $199. Youre allowed 2 claims per year. I usually use one of them, get a new phone and sell my perfectly good used one, which covers the replacement cost as well as the year of insurance (which is $84/year). The only drawback is sometimes they will give you a refurbished phone, but I havent had any problems with any refurb phone yet. If you used both claims every year you could come out a few hundred dollars ahead.

Whenever I've used insurance on my other phones, it need the phone back.

 

[UniAlias]

Also, is there an easy way to disable the emergency dial thing that pops up? It annoys the hell out of me and I accidentally dialed 911 last week at work because of it

 

[Slapdash]

I got this case recently, it is pretty sweet: http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Flexible-Protector-T-Mobile-Packaging/dp/B0089F2ILM

I've dropped mine on concrete a few times with no real side-effects. Once the screen froze up but has been fine since a restart.

 

[The Gator]

Also, is there an easy way to disable the emergency dial thing that pops up? It annoys the hell out of me and I accidentally dialed 911 last week at work because of it

 

[The Gator]

http://www.mophie.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=2200_JP-SSG-BLK&gclid=CPPstLv85bMCFeGDQgodORAAgg'>mophie juice packs available now

 

[attaché case]

Screen protector seems unnecessary, but I wish I had gotten a case. I drunkenly dropped my S3 after only having it a few weeks.. It's not a huge crack but it's a noticeable flaw on an otherwise perfect phone. I looked into buying a replacement glass to fix it myself and they seem to run nearly $200, brutal. :(

Every screen I've ever had that I didn't protect has got scratched. For $5 I have peace of mind.If you have insurance, I'd use it to get a new phone and sell the one with cracked glass. Broken 'as-is' Galaxy S3s go for $150-$350 on eBay. As long as yours is 100% functional, you will more than cover the cost of the replacement.

Damn. I didn't consider resell $ when deciding whether or not to get insurance on it. I think they said the deductible was like $200-300. Factoring that cost with the monthly insurance cost it seemed like a waste. I'm dumb.Is there a consensus on which particular case is the best? A friend has the OtterBox or whatever and it seems way too bulky/rigid to me. The crack is pretty minor but I'm worried about dropping it again and it getting worse, so I guess I better get a case...

The S3 insurance replacement cost is $199. Youre allowed 2 claims per year. I usually use one of them, get a new phone and sell my perfectly good used one, which covers the replacement cost as well as the year of insurance (which is $84/year). The only drawback is sometimes they will give you a refurbished phone, but I havent had any problems with any refurb phone yet. If you used both claims every year you could come out a few hundred dollars ahead.

Whenever I've used insurance on my other phones, it need the phone back.

I always tell them I lost my phone or someone stole it.

 

[sho nuff]

Would the power save thing mentioned earlier have anything to do with fixing the wifi toggling back on after I turn it off?

With the amount of people hitting the wifi here right now, I have just stuck to the mobile network. But, I have noticed after a while of not using the phone when I go back to it the wifi is turned back on and its wanting to connect.

Any thoughts?

 

[drummer]

Would the power save thing mentioned earlier have anything to do with fixing the wifi toggling back on after I turn it off?With the amount of people hitting the wifi here right now, I have just stuck to the mobile network. But, I have noticed after a while of not using the phone when I go back to it the wifi is turned back on and its wanting to connect.Any thoughts?

It doesn't affect mine so far. I walk out of the house and turn off the wifi, but it goes right back to my preffered network when I get home. I think I go right to 4G when I leave the home network range.

 

[sho nuff]

Would the power save thing mentioned earlier have anything to do with fixing the wifi toggling back on after I turn it off?With the amount of people hitting the wifi here right now, I have just stuck to the mobile network. But, I have noticed after a while of not using the phone when I go back to it the wifi is turned back on and its wanting to connect.Any thoughts?

It doesn't affect mine so far. I walk out of the house and turn off the wifi, but it goes right back to my preffered network when I get home. I think I go right to 4G when I leave the home network range.

I mean...anyway to keep the wifi from toggling back on after I "turn it off"?

 

[drummer]

Would the power save thing mentioned earlier have anything to do with fixing the wifi toggling back on after I turn it off?With the amount of people hitting the wifi here right now, I have just stuck to the mobile network. But, I have noticed after a while of not using the phone when I go back to it the wifi is turned back on and its wanting to connect.Any thoughts?

It doesn't affect mine so far. I walk out of the house and turn off the wifi, but it goes right back to my preffered network when I get home. I think I go right to 4G when I leave the home network range.

I mean...anyway to keep the wifi from toggling back on after I "turn it off"?

Have you tried going into WiFi/Advanced/Auto-connect/Uncheck?

 

[sho nuff]

Would the power save thing mentioned earlier have anything to do with fixing the wifi toggling back on after I turn it off?With the amount of people hitting the wifi here right now, I have just stuck to the mobile network. But, I have noticed after a while of not using the phone when I go back to it the wifi is turned back on and its wanting to connect.Any thoughts?

It doesn't affect mine so far. I walk out of the house and turn off the wifi, but it goes right back to my preffered network when I get home. I think I go right to 4G when I leave the home network range.

I mean...anyway to keep the wifi from toggling back on after I "turn it off"?

Have you tried going into WiFi/Advanced/Auto-connect/Uncheck?

Umm...no...no I haven't.

 

[UniAlias]

Also, is there an easy way to disable the emergency dial thing that pops up? It annoys the hell out of me and I accidentally dialed 911 last week at work because of it

I love you.

 

[drummer]

Read a rumor of a Janurary release of the S4 WITH JELLY BEAN.

Meanwhile, Verizon still hasn't released the update.

This is total horsepoop. The Droid M has Jelly Bean. WTF Verizon?

 

[cubd8]

What's a good case for my new samsung s3 that you guys recommend? Also looking for a car charger, so if I can get them together, that would be great.

 

[attaché case]

What's a good case for my new samsung s3 that you guys recommend? Also looking for a car charger, so if I can get them together, that would be great.

I dont know about a case but chargers are cheap on eBay, I buy a couple a year for less than $5 apiece shipped. Sometimes they only last 6 months, but for the price you can pick up extras and always have new ones at the ready. The last ones I bought a few months ago (2 for $8 shipped) work just fine, and the ones before that lasted almost a year.

 

[Battles]

What's a good case for my new samsung s3 that you guys recommend? Also looking for a car charger, so if I can get them together, that would be great.

I dont know about a case but chargers are cheap on eBay, I buy a couple a year for less than $5 apiece shipped. Sometimes they only last 6 months, but for the price you can pick up extras and always have new ones at the ready. The last ones I bought a few months ago (2 for $8 shipped) work just fine, and the ones before that lasted almost a year.

For a car charger I use a double usb port that plugs in the cig lighter. You can then use the same charging cord. Seems more reliable than the traditional car chargers.Eta... I used an otterbox defender case. Bulky but bulletproof.

 

[moleculo]

got one for me and one for the wife on order, expected to arrive this week. Can't wait.

Final negotiated price was $67 each )+ 2 year contract, of course) from t-mobile. It helps to be a 10+year customer, about to roll out of contract

 

[sho nuff]

What's a good case for my new samsung s3 that you guys recommend? Also looking for a car charger, so if I can get them together, that would be great.

I dont know about a case but chargers are cheap on eBay, I buy a couple a year for less than $5 apiece shipped. Sometimes they only last 6 months, but for the price you can pick up extras and always have new ones at the ready. The last ones I bought a few months ago (2 for $8 shipped) work just fine, and the ones before that lasted almost a year.

For a car charger I use a double usb port that plugs in the cig lighter. You can then use the same charging cord. Seems more reliable than the traditional car chargers.Eta... I used an otterbox defender case. Bulky but bulletproof.

Same on the charger...got one for trips. Wife's van has 2 ports in front of the van...so one with my dual USB port for my phone if needed...or her iPhone, or the iPad...or 2 at once...then one for the kid's DVD players or whatever they need charged.Not sure the name of the case I ordered...some thing that is plasticy on the back with almost like a rubber bumper.Still pissed at Best Buy that its not here yet.

 

[sho nuff]

Love this phone BTW...no bugs at this point...everything running so fast and so easy to set up and use exactly how I want it.

 

[No. 16]

Incipio Silicrylic

For those looking for a good case. This is what I use. 2 piece case. Soft silicon skin with a separate hard plastic covering. Good compromise between protection and bulk. Unless you're going to throw around your phone you don't need the super protection of an Otterbox and the bulk that comes with it. The plastic case is hard enough to protect the phone and the silicon skin absorbs the impact. Bought it for $18 on ebay.

Not a fan of the TPU only cases because those crack easily and have nothing to really absorb the shock of dropping the phone.

 

[Black Sunshine]

Read a rumor of a Janurary release of the S4 WITH JELLY BEAN. Meanwhile, Verizon still hasn't released the update. This is total horsepoop. The Droid M has Jelly Bean. WTF Verizon?

The S3 has JB...at least on my Sprint model.

 

[flapgreen]

Read a rumor of a Janurary release of the S4 WITH JELLY BEAN. Meanwhile, Verizon still hasn't released the update. This is total horsepoop. The Droid M has Jelly Bean. WTF Verizon?

That's how they always roll.

 

[sho nuff]

This is the case I got...just came in today.

I love how it feels actually...the black portion is not quite rubbery...but a softer plastic like feel...but has some raised bump like grips...very nice.

The issue is the spot for the volume control sucks. Push it towards the top...the volume goes down...sometimes. Can't get it to work right for increasing the volume. May have to work with it off the phone to make it more flexible.

Adds no real bulk to it.

And the back of the case is actually clear...

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Got the JB update for AT&T yesterday. At first I was . Now I am .

Battery issues have come roaring back with the new update. I'm getting less than half the battery life I was before the update. I figured Google Now was the culprit so I disabled it but it hasn't helped at all.

The ongoing Bluetooth issue seems to be better now, but still not fixed. It will connect automatically to my car more often, but still not all the time. It is still probably going to end up being the death of me, as I end up fiddling with it while driving when it fails to connect.

Love this phone, but GD it's a headache.

 

[Usual21]

Got the JB update for AT&T yesterday. At first I was . Now I am .Battery issues have come roaring back with the new update. I'm getting less than half the battery life I was before the update. I figured Google Now was the culprit so I disabled it but it hasn't helped at all.The ongoing Bluetooth issue seems to be better now, but still not fixed. It will connect automatically to my car more often, but still not all the time. It is still probably going to end up being the death of me, as I end up fiddling with it while driving when it fails to connect.Love this phone, but GD it's a headache.

I'm loving the JB update so far. The phone REALLY zips now. I'll let you know about the battery life.

 

[joker]

Will T-Mobile customers be getting the JB update soon? If not, does it make THAT much of a difference to try and push the JB update to it as was linked last page? What are the benefits?

 

[No. 16]

Got the JB update for AT&T yesterday. At first I was . Now I am .Battery issues have come roaring back with the new update. I'm getting less than half the battery life I was before the update. I figured Google Now was the culprit so I disabled it but it hasn't helped at all.The ongoing Bluetooth issue seems to be better now, but still not fixed. It will connect automatically to my car more often, but still not all the time. It is still probably going to end up being the death of me, as I end up fiddling with it while driving when it fails to connect.Love this phone, but GD it's a headache.

How do you update to JB?I went to settings>"about device>software update and go nothing.

 

[Seatown Mofos]

Will T-Mobile customers be getting the JB update soon? If not, does it make THAT much of a difference to try and push the JB update to it as was linked last page? What are the benefits?

I'm on T-mobile and got my JB update a week ago. You just have to wait, on some of my other phones before this I had to wait a couple weeks after they started sending out the updates to get them. There was one time when my wife got the same phone a month after I did and she got the update a week before I did. That hade me like this...

 

[moleculo]

My Galaxy SIII finally came in yesterday, just getting around to getting it all set up and figuring out what it can do...man, this thing is awesome. it shipped with android 4.1.1. (jelly bean). Everything is nice and fast, very responsive. Screen is beautiful. 16Gb memory is plenty, especially since I have a 32Gb card I can add from my last phone.

My biggest complaint so far is that the phone feels...dainty. There is no heft to it. It's so thin that I feel like it's all glass and it will bend right in half if I drop it. The high-gloss paint makes the phone really slippery, and there are no raised edge on the front surface - if you put the phone face down on the table, it will be resting directly on the glass, which will wear. I will definitely need to get some sort of case for it.

It's going to take a bit getting used to the button locations too. Not really a fan of the wake-up button on the side.

 

[sho nuff]

My Galaxy SIII finally came in yesterday, just getting around to getting it all set up and figuring out what it can do...man, this thing is awesome. it shipped with android 4.1.1. (jelly bean). Everything is nice and fast, very responsive. Screen is beautiful. 16Gb memory is plenty, especially since I have a 32Gb card I can add from my last phone.My biggest complaint so far is that the phone feels...dainty. There is no heft to it. It's so thin that I feel like it's all glass and it will bend right in half if I drop it. The high-gloss paint makes the phone really slippery, and there are no raised edge on the front surface - if you put the phone face down on the table, it will be resting directly on the glass, which will wear. I will definitely need to get some sort of case for it.It's going to take a bit getting used to the button locations too. Not really a fan of the wake-up button on the side.

Side wake up button was a pain...but I usually just use the "home" button to wake. Now to put it back to rest the side took getting used to.Agree on it feeling so fragile. Went caseless for a little bit waiting for mine to come in and was a bit worried that I would do something stupid.Ended up with a case on it and feel much better now.After a modification to the case...its working well.http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-Hybrid-Case-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0089E4050/ref=pd_sim_cps_1Got one like that...though, I believe mine was made by cimo. The back is actually clear and it shows the white phone through it...with the black edge.The clear part is the hard plastic...the black edge is a softer plastic/rubber hybrid like material. Pretty flexibile but not rubbery feeling. It has raised little bumps for grip.Only thing I did was take an exacto knife to the side with the volume buttons and cut out the hole there for it. The little "button" built into the case did not work well and at times would just raise the volume (was pushing against it I guess).Now it works great.

 

[No. 16]

My Galaxy SIII finally came in yesterday, just getting around to getting it all set up and figuring out what it can do...man, this thing is awesome. it shipped with android 4.1.1. (jelly bean). Everything is nice and fast, very responsive. Screen is beautiful. 16Gb memory is plenty, especially since I have a 32Gb card I can add from my last phone.My biggest complaint so far is that the phone feels...dainty. There is no heft to it. It's so thin that I feel like it's all glass and it will bend right in half if I drop it. The high-gloss paint makes the phone really slippery, and there are no raised edge on the front surface - if you put the phone face down on the table, it will be resting directly on the glass, which will wear. I will definitely need to get some sort of case for it.It's going to take a bit getting used to the button locations too. Not really a fan of the wake-up button on the side.

Felt the same way, that's why I rushed to put a case on it. However, I think the sleep button on the side is a must due to how large the phone is. It makes it possible to always tech with one hand.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Got the JB update for AT&T yesterday. At first I was . Now I am .Battery issues have come roaring back with the new update. I'm getting less than half the battery life I was before the update. I figured Google Now was the culprit so I disabled it but it hasn't helped at all.The ongoing Bluetooth issue seems to be better now, but still not fixed. It will connect automatically to my car more often, but still not all the time. It is still probably going to end up being the death of me, as I end up fiddling with it while driving when it fails to connect.Love this phone, but GD it's a headache.

How do you update to JB?I went to settings>"about device>software update and go nothing.

You have to plug into your computer via USB and do it through the Samsung Kies software.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

My biggest complaint so far is that the phone feels...dainty. There is no heft to it. It's so thin that I feel like it's all glass and it will bend right in half if I drop it.

With my Razr M, which is very light, I think its lack of heft makes it feel less fragile. If I drop it, it won't hit the ground with as much force.

 

[moleculo]

My biggest complaint so far is that the phone feels...dainty. There is no heft to it. It's so thin that I feel like it's all glass and it will bend right in half if I drop it.

With my Razr M, which is very light, I think its lack of heft makes it feel less fragile. If I drop it, it won't hit the ground with as much force.

yeah, I know that's the truth of the matter. It's more of a perception thing.

 

[Skipdog77]

Back about a month ago I received a refurb replacement S3 from Asurion after my wife had dropped my original S3 and cracked the glass in two places. This morning I checked my phone when I woke up, and the screen had a major pink tint to it. Throughout the day that pink tint turned to a deep blue tint, and right now the screen looks like its being taken over by a plague of locusts, and the top corner and bottom are turning black, and I can barely make out anything on the screen. The screen was perfect last night when I went to bed.

Anyone ever seen this before, or know what might be causing it (other than the fact that its an Asurion refurb)? Searched online and couldn't find any significant reports of this exact problem. The phone wasn't dropped, and the water sticker inside is still pristine, and I know I didn't get it wet.

A replacement is already on it's way from Asurion, but kind of a bummer that I will now have to set up a second 'new' phone in less than a month.

 

[LittleLarry]

Okay, I now have Jellybean.

What cool things should I be doing with it?

 

[Dexter]

My Galaxy SIII finally came in yesterday, just getting around to getting it all set up and figuring out what it can do...man, this thing is awesome. it shipped with android 4.1.1. (jelly bean). Everything is nice and fast, very responsive. Screen is beautiful. 16Gb memory is plenty, especially since I have a 32Gb card I can add from my last phone.

My biggest complaint so far is that the phone feels...dainty. There is no heft to it. It's so thin that I feel like it's all glass and it will bend right in half if I drop it. The high-gloss paint makes the phone really slippery, and there are no raised edge on the front surface - if you put the phone face down on the table, it will be resting directly on the glass, which will wear. I will definitely need to get some sort of case for it.

It's going to take a bit getting used to the button locations too. Not really a fan of the wake-up button on the side.

Download more apps.

 

[Dexter]

For those looking for a case I bought this one:

http://www.amazon.com/SF-Matte-Black-Samsung-Feeling/dp/B00886BJI0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1355879973&sr=8-4&keywords=S3+case

It's my second case for this phone and I'm loving it. It allows you to use the actual buttons and doesn't add much of any bulk to the phone itself. My one complaint is the back is a bit slippery.

 

[moleculo]

couldn't find any case I liked, so I just ordered this one. Not as big and tank-like as the other otterboxes, has rubber on the outside, and has a PC skeleton with internal silicone bumpers. Will report back how I like it.

 

[drummer]

I rooted and unlocked my GS3 and installed the Jelly Beans ROM of XDA. I love it. It has BEATS audio and all kinds of good stuff.

But...

I STILL HATE ANDROID TRANSFER, KIES, AIRDROID... ETC.

I know Sammy and Apple hate each other, but even in Linux this device in a PITA to sync. I tried to move files in VM Ware with XP, but I still have to tweak those settings out to recognize the USB.

Fragmentation is a #####.

 

[attaché case]

Body glove cases are great, but you need to buy a screen protector separately.

 

[flapgreen]

I rooted and unlocked my GS3 and installed the Jelly Beans ROM of XDA. I love it. It has BEATS audio and all kinds of good stuff. But...I STILL HATE ANDROID TRANSFER, KIES, AIRDROID... ETC.I know Sammy and Apple hate each other, but even in Linux this device in a PITA to sync. I tried to move files in VM Ware with XP, but I still have to tweak those settings out to recognize the USB. Fragmentation is a #####.

You can get Beats on the S3? That would be great. The sound sucks on this thing.

 

[drummer]

I rooted and unlocked my GS3 and installed the Jelly Beans ROM of XDA. I love it. It has BEATS audio and all kinds of good stuff. But...I STILL HATE ANDROID TRANSFER, KIES, AIRDROID... ETC.I know Sammy and Apple hate each other, but even in Linux this device in a PITA to sync. I tried to move files in VM Ware with XP, but I still have to tweak those settings out to recognize the USB. Fragmentation is a #####.

You can get Beats on the S3? That would be great. The sound sucks on this thing.

Jelly Beans ROM has it. They also have another DSP on it called MusicFX, but I dunno if that's a DEV thing or a Google Play app. This things flies with the ROM. I tried 2 others out, like CleanRom which I can still flash to via GooManager, but this ROM has been stable as a rock so far, with good battery life. I don't regret flashing to ROMs now. I was holding out, but with Verizon holding this device back, I said screw it. Best thing about Root is that I can use Root apps like DroidWall.

 

[Maelstrom]

I rooted and unlocked my GS3 and installed the Jelly Beans ROM of XDA. I love it. It has BEATS audio and all kinds of good stuff. But...I STILL HATE ANDROID TRANSFER, KIES, AIRDROID... ETC.I know Sammy and Apple hate each other, but even in Linux this device in a PITA to sync. I tried to move files in VM Ware with XP, but I still have to tweak those settings out to recognize the USB. Fragmentation is a #####.

You can get Beats on the S3? That would be great. The sound sucks on this thing.

Jelly Beans ROM has it. They also have another DSP on it called MusicFX, but I dunno if that's a DEV thing or a Google Play app. This things flies with the ROM. I tried 2 others out, like CleanRom which I can still flash to via GooManager, but this ROM has been stable as a rock so far, with good battery life. I don't regret flashing to ROMs now. I was holding out, but with Verizon holding this device back, I said screw it. Best thing about Root is that I can use Root apps like DroidWall.

Looks like you just needed to wait like 1 more day, pretty sure Verizon has now rolled out the official release (at least, everyone that has one at work that I know now has JB.) Not saying there's anything wrong with flashing ROM's or anything like that, and no love for Verizon, but it is definitely out and available at this point. I haven't rooted my HTC One X, and it is supposed to get JB in early January. Hard to resist the temptation, but they didn't actually crack the bootloader until recently so the ROMs for that are still a little rough I believe.

 

[drummer]

I rooted and unlocked my GS3 and installed the Jelly Beans ROM of XDA. I love it. It has BEATS audio and all kinds of good stuff. But...I STILL HATE ANDROID TRANSFER, KIES, AIRDROID... ETC.I know Sammy and Apple hate each other, but even in Linux this device in a PITA to sync. I tried to move files in VM Ware with XP, but I still have to tweak those settings out to recognize the USB. Fragmentation is a #####.

You can get Beats on the S3? That would be great. The sound sucks on this thing.

Jelly Beans ROM has it. They also have another DSP on it called MusicFX, but I dunno if that's a DEV thing or a Google Play app. This things flies with the ROM. I tried 2 others out, like CleanRom which I can still flash to via GooManager, but this ROM has been stable as a rock so far, with good battery life. I don't regret flashing to ROMs now. I was holding out, but with Verizon holding this device back, I said screw it. Best thing about Root is that I can use Root apps like DroidWall.

Looks like you just needed to wait like 1 more day, pretty sure Verizon has now rolled out the official release (at least, everyone that has one at work that I know now has JB.) Not saying there's anything wrong with flashing ROM's or anything like that, and no love for Verizon, but it is definitely out and available at this point. I haven't rooted my HTC One X, and it is supposed to get JB in early January. Hard to resist the temptation, but they didn't actually crack the bootloader until recently so the ROMs for that are still a little rough I believe.

One of the reasons why I rooted and unlocked it was because I wasn't sure if the new VW update would have made the bootloader tougher to unlock, and then I would have to wait for the Devs to find a new hack. 4.2 already is being leaked, and who knows when VW gets their stuff together for that update. I've been rooting my old Android device for years, and it still works great with the limited hardware with the ROMs that are out for it. XDA Devs are the best. I was scared at first customizing my GS3, but it's easier than I thought. I got a full backup, use a great new recovery that makes it a lot easier than CWM, and have loads of ROMs to flash. Even if I bork it, I can still Odin back to stock.

 

[UniAlias]

I consider myself fairly tech-savvy but these last few posts have me :shuked:

I love my S3 and the default OS it came with seems fine. I mostly play time killing games, listen to spotify, and browse the web on it. Would rooting my phone and installing jellybeans or whatever be worth my time?

 

[drummer]

I consider myself fairly tech-savvy but these last few posts have me :shuked:

I love my S3 and the default OS it came with seems fine. I mostly play time killing games, listen to spotify, and browse the web on it. Would rooting my phone and installing jellybeans or whatever be worth my time?

Not if you are happy with your device right now. If you are curious, I would suggest just reading this forum: My link

For a while, then decide if you want to dive into flashing and rooting. Bear in mind, this is for my carrier on Verizon. They have the other carriers on that site as well.