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Reply # 725278 30-Nov-2012 19:13
KoreaBeepu: Hey guys, i bought a parallel imported samsung galaxy s3 from expert info tech back in august. Im still new to android and still clueless to how most things work. How do i update my software to jelly bean? i tried the 'software update' on the about device settings and it says no update, and on samsung kies it says "your device does not support software upgrading via kies" I think my device came from france or belgium, because the instruction booklet is in french. Info about device: Baseband version: I9300XXLF2 Kernel Version: 3.0.15-671647-user se.infra@SEP-74#1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Jun 5 04:08:30 KST 2012 Build Number: IMM76D.I9300XXALF2 Do i need to flash it or something? im using mac btw, so cant use odin. Sorry if the question is abit dumb, i am honestly clueless and never that good with technology haha Thanks in advance guys ok I know nothing of rooting with Mac but try here once you have done that you need to read up about the differant roms available here then read about on how to backup flash it is quite nerve wracking the first time but if you follow the guides and do your backup you will be fine. Galaxy S4 I9505 Wanam MEA

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Reply # 725279 30-Nov-2012 19:14
monkey300: How'd you get it delivered for so cheap? Do you use a special shipping option? The sellar on ebay shipped it for free.

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Reply # 725365 1-Dec-2012 02:03
So, what ROM's are people using, any comments on them? I am using Omega 33.2, seems fine.

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Reply # 725374 1-Dec-2012 02:28
Brendan: So, what ROM's are people using, any comments on them? I am using Omega 33.2, seems fine. Hey Brendan. I was previously on Omega 33.2 and followed most of his work since ICS and now Jellybean 4.1.2. Flirted briefly with Criskelo but the recent versions weren't as stable.. Now on Wanam V 5.0 and it's very slick, probably more so than Omega 33.2. Omega has some good options for mods, but after suggestions from others, gone with Wanam and happy with the results. 4.1.2 in general really is smooth. Found myself moving away from the AOKP roms and now happy with the Samsung based roms. - Telstra HTC Touch Pro2 - Energy ROM WM6.5.5 20 Oct/Cyanogen Mod Froyo 2.2 - R.I.P - AT&T Galaxy S Captivate 16GB on XT (now with brother) - Samsung Galaxy S2 on XT- Runs ICS 4.0.3 Resurrection Remix 9.2 - Business Hours - Work In The Electricity Industry, After Hours - DJ/Turntablist - Will Scratch Vinyl For Free' - What's next??? S3?

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Reply # 725375 1-Dec-2012 02:40
Thanks, I'll try wanam lol. Anyone else?

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Reply # 725388 1-Dec-2012 08:11
Happy with Cm10 but looking at Wanam soon based on recommendations here. Visit http://www.thecloud.net.nz for New Zealand based Hosted Exchange, Virtual Servers, Web Hosting, FTP Backup & more. (1GB free FTP storage, or larger plans from $5.75) - Setup your own mailserver at home on Ubuntu Server - full step by step howto here. - Have you seen this: Nathan "KFC4LIFE" Dunn.

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Reply # 725418 1-Dec-2012 09:48
Stock unbranded UK firmware is good. Don't know why but wanam and omega roms lately my 3g mobile data doesn't work at all 2degrees. but its fine on UK firmware. Been back and forth fewtimes same results. Any suggestions?

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Reply # 725485 1-Dec-2012 13:03
jeffnz: KoreaBeepu: Hey guys, i bought a parallel imported samsung galaxy s3 from expert info tech back in august. Im still new to android and still clueless to how most things work. How do i update my software to jelly bean? i tried the 'software update' on the about device settings and it says no update, and on samsung kies it says "your device does not support software upgrading via kies" I think my device came from france or belgium, because the instruction booklet is in french. Info about device: Baseband version: I9300XXLF2 Kernel Version: 3.0.15-671647-user se.infra@SEP-74#1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Jun 5 04:08:30 KST 2012 Build Number: IMM76D.I9300XXALF2 Do i need to flash it or something? im using mac btw, so cant use odin. Sorry if the question is abit dumb, i am honestly clueless and never that good with technology haha Thanks in advance guys ok I know nothing of rooting with Mac but try here once you have done that you need to read up about the differant roms available here then read about on how to backup flash it is quite nerve wracking the first time but if you follow the guides and do your backup you will be fine. Wow seems like theres alot of things to do. Honestly i just want to get jellybean and for me stock is fine, but it seems i cant do it the "official" way, so i might have to use roms and maybe root. but all the prep work like backing up, etc seems kinda complicated to me whos never done this before. Are there really no other way to do this without using roms? i mean other than using kies and the software update from the phone? Sorry for the questions, im really quite confused. Thanks

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Reply # 725493 1-Dec-2012 13:22
Brendan have a look at crdroid it is very good with a lot of setup options through aroma. Wannam is very good but think crdroid is as good . Galaxy S4 I9505 Wanam MEA

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Reply # 725495 1-Dec-2012 13:41
KoreaBeepu: jeffnz: KoreaBeepu: Hey guys, i bought a parallel imported samsung galaxy s3 from expert info tech back in august. Im still new to android and still clueless to how most things work. How do i update my software to jelly bean? i tried the 'software update' on the about device settings and it says no update, and on samsung kies it says "your device does not support software upgrading via kies" I think my device came from france or belgium, because the instruction booklet is in french. Info about device: Baseband version: I9300XXLF2 Kernel Version: 3.0.15-671647-user se.infra@SEP-74#1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Jun 5 04:08:30 KST 2012 Build Number: IMM76D.I9300XXALF2 Do i need to flash it or something? im using mac btw, so cant use odin. Sorry if the question is abit dumb, i am honestly clueless and never that good with technology haha Thanks in advance guys ok I know nothing of rooting with Mac but try here once you have done that you need to read up about the differant roms available here then read about on how to backup flash it is quite nerve wracking the first time but if you follow the guides and do your backup you will be fine. Wow seems like theres alot of things to do. Honestly i just want to get jellybean and for me stock is fine, but it seems i cant do it the "official" way, so i might have to use roms and maybe root. but all the prep work like backing up, etc seems kinda complicated to me whos never done this before. Are there really no other way to do this without using roms? i mean other than using kies and the software update from the phone? Sorry for the questions, im really quite confused. Thanks Just be patient, the 4.1.1 update won't be far away. - Telstra HTC Touch Pro2 - Energy ROM WM6.5.5 20 Oct/Cyanogen Mod Froyo 2.2 - R.I.P - AT&T Galaxy S Captivate 16GB on XT (now with brother) - Samsung Galaxy S2 on XT- Runs ICS 4.0.3 Resurrection Remix 9.2 - Business Hours - Work In The Electricity Industry, After Hours - DJ/Turntablist - Will Scratch Vinyl For Free' - What's next??? S3?

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Reply # 725497 1-Dec-2012 13:45
i think 5.9 will be out before we get 4.1 KiwiNZ Whāia te iti kahurangi Ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei Pursue excellence – should you stumble, let it be to a lofty mountain

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Reply # 725514 1-Dec-2012 14:26
Damager: KoreaBeepu: jeffnz: KoreaBeepu: Hey guys, i bought a parallel imported samsung galaxy s3 from expert info tech back in august. Im still new to android and still clueless to how most things work. How do i update my software to jelly bean? i tried the 'software update' on the about device settings and it says no update, and on samsung kies it says "your device does not support software upgrading via kies" I think my device came from france or belgium, because the instruction booklet is in french. Info about device: Baseband version: I9300XXLF2 Kernel Version: 3.0.15-671647-user se.infra@SEP-74#1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Jun 5 04:08:30 KST 2012 Build Number: IMM76D.I9300XXALF2 Do i need to flash it or something? im using mac btw, so cant use odin. Sorry if the question is abit dumb, i am honestly clueless and never that good with technology haha Thanks in advance guys ok I know nothing of rooting with Mac but try here once you have done that you need to read up about the differant roms available here then read about on how to backup flash it is quite nerve wracking the first time but if you follow the guides and do your backup you will be fine. Wow seems like theres alot of things to do. Honestly i just want to get jellybean and for me stock is fine, but it seems i cant do it the "official" way, so i might have to use roms and maybe root. but all the prep work like backing up, etc seems kinda complicated to me whos never done this before. Are there really no other way to do this without using roms? i mean other than using kies and the software update from the phone? Sorry for the questions, im really quite confused. Thanks Just be patient, the 4.1.1 update won't be far away. Ahhh its not out yet..... will be available through the software update from the phone? does it matter that my phone is parallel imported? Thanks for the fast reply

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Reply # 725546 1-Dec-2012 16:29
jeffnz: Brendan have a look at crdroid it is very good with a lot of setup options through aroma. Wannam is very good but think crdroid is as good . Will do. And thanks to everyone who responded.

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Reply # 725590 1-Dec-2012 20:14
im using that leaked Israeli 4.1.2 Been great so far http://www.flickr.com/photos/50450186@N06/5584134777/in/set-72157626417237458/ MY CUSTOM BUILT WATERCOOLED MOUNTAIN MODS PC

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Reply # 725593 1-Dec-2012 20:35
webup: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50450186@N06/5584134777/in/set-72157626417237458/ MY CUSTOM BUILT WATERCOOLED MOUNTAIN MODS PC OffTopic: Epic rig mate. Looks great lit up. OnTopic: My CM10 is going great, but I feel like I am missing Touchwiz. I feel dirty, but hey, Samsung worked hard on it, and I think they did a good job. I feel wanam calling me.... Visit http://www.thecloud.net.nz for New Zealand based Hosted Exchange, Virtual Servers, Web Hosting, FTP Backup & more. (1GB free FTP storage, or larger plans from $5.75) - Setup your own mailserver at home on Ubuntu Server - full step by step howto here. - Have you seen this: Nathan "KFC4LIFE" Dunn.

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