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#799460 15-Apr-2013 10:31

I have one in each of the cars. Tap it when we get in the car and the wifi is turned off and bluetooth is turned on and it connects to the head unit of the car. Tap it again when we get home and it toggles the other way. I have one on my ID at work which switches the SIII to flight mode on a tap. You can also put them by your bed for 8 hours of silence... The list is endless.

The only hassle is that NFC is disabled when the screen is off and the device is locked. There are ways around it for the SIII here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1712024

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#799580 15-Apr-2013 12:29

I plan to use similar to what matt explained. I want to toggle driving mode and disable Key lock. Also sitting at my work desk I want to disable lock. On again if I have move away from desk

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#800723 17-Apr-2013 09:38

I have contacted Samsung PR about the SDS issue and this is the reply:

“Customers experiencing issues with their Samsung Galaxy S3 device should check to see whether they are running the latest version of software – Jelly Bean 4.1.2. The easiest way for customers to ensure their device’s software remains up-to-date is to go into ‘settings’ and select ‘auto updates’ under software. If the issue remains we recommend the customer take the device back to the retailer they originally purchased it from, or that they call our Customer Service Centre on 0800 726 786.”

[Edit: changed Jelly Bean 4.2 to Jelly Bean 4.1.2]

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#800724 17-Apr-2013 09:39

freitasm: I have contacted Samsung PR about the SDS issue and this is the reply:

“Customers experiencing issues with their Samsung Galaxy S3 device should check to see whether they are running the latest version of software – Jelly Bean 4.2. The easiest way for customers to ensure their device’s software remains up-to-date is to go into ‘settings’ and select ‘auto updates’ under software. If the issue remains we recommend the customer take the device back to the retailer they originally purchased it from, or that they call our Customer Service Centre on 0800 726 786.”

Wow! 4.2 is out for the S3. That would make a good news flash.... ;-)

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#800726 17-Apr-2013 09:40

Perhaps you could clarify with Samsung that they mean 4.1.2....

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#800728 17-Apr-2013 09:41

freitasm: I have contacted Samsung PR about the SDS issue and this is the reply:

“Customers experiencing issues with their Samsung Galaxy S3 device should check to see whether they are running the latest version of software – Jelly Bean 4.2. The easiest way for customers to ensure their device’s software remains up-to-date is to go into ‘settings’ and select ‘auto updates’ under software. If the issue remains we recommend the customer take the device back to the retailer they originally purchased it from, or that they call our Customer Service Centre on 0800 726 786.”

I dont think any of the telcos here have released 4.2 here so I suppose that would mean that at 4.1.2 our phones are still at risk of the SDS issue..?

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#801076 17-Apr-2013 16:00

Anyone else get a small update being presented on Telecom ROMs?

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#801095 17-Apr-2013 16:43

mjb: Anyone else get a small update being presented on Telecom ROMs?

Yup

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#801134 17-Apr-2013 17:51

Glengus:
mjb: Anyone else get a small update being presented on Telecom ROMs?

Yup

Hmm, I deferred it till getting home to wifi (nearly through my plan's data allowance), and now it's saying I'm up to date.

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#801137 17-Apr-2013 17:56

mjb:
Glengus:
mjb: Anyone else get a small update being presented on Telecom ROMs?

Yup

Hmm, I deferred it till getting home to wifi (nearly through my plan's data allowance), and now it's saying I'm up to date.

odd, it was only 13 mb, I downloaded it but as my battery was low I havent installed it yet..............

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#801140 17-Apr-2013 18:09

Glengus:
mjb:
Glengus:
mjb: Anyone else get a small update being presented on Telecom ROMs?

Yup

Hmm, I deferred it till getting home to wifi (nearly through my plan's data allowance), and now it's saying I'm up to date.
odd, it was only 13 mb, I downloaded it but as my battery was low I havent installed it yet..............

installed, now showing baseband MB1 Build MC1

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#801567 18-Apr-2013 12:39

I am on 2 degrees stock firmware and downloading an update just now..

I wonder what it is.. 47.70 MB

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#801580 18-Apr-2013 12:51

ibuksh: I am on 2 degrees stock firmware and downloading an update just now..

I wonder what it is.. 47.70 MB

Mine just finished installing. Still 4.1.2 but new build & possibly baseband number

Build: JZO54K.I9300XXEMC2
Baseband: I9300XXEMC2

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#801599 18-Apr-2013 13:11

MikeSands:
ibuksh: I am on 2 degrees stock firmware and downloading an update just now..

I wonder what it is.. 47.70 MB

Mine just finished installing. Still 4.1.2 but new build & possibly baseband number

Build: JZO54K.I9300XXEMC2
Baseband: I9300XXEMC2

Same here

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#801618 18-Apr-2013 13:27

ibuksh:
MikeSands:
ibuksh: I am on 2 degrees stock firmware and downloading an update just now..

I wonder what it is.. 47.70 MB

Mine just finished installing. Still 4.1.2 but new build & possibly baseband number

Build: JZO54K.I9300XXEMC2
Baseband: I9300XXEMC2

Same here

Me too.

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