[Q] T Mobile Samsung SII did not include memory sd card?? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

I just got my T mobile - Samsung Galaxy SII (SGH-T989).. Its looking great and pretty fast.. But i was disappointed to see that it did not include a memory card.. i m afraid whether its really not included by manufacturer or its missing ? Can some one clarify my doubt ?

rsadalarasu said:
I just got my T mobile - Samsung Galaxy SII (SGH-T989).. Its looking great and pretty fast.. But i was disappointed to see that it did not include a memory card.. i m afraid whether its really not included by manufacturer or its missing ? Can some one clarify my doubt ?
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Doesn't come with one because it has 16 gigs internal storage.

Amaze doesnt cone with one either. Tmo rep said that most newer phones might not cone with any from now on.
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Thanks for the quick reply!!

It is great, because I don't want to pay for the cost of a new microSDHC card that I will just toss out and replace with the class 10 32 GB card that I have from my previous phone. Great choice by whoever made it!

it already has 16gig internal memory

My thing that I'm worry about is not the memory card but an extra plastic back piece. Didn't the Galaxy S come with 2? it feels like every single time i take it out its getting weaker and will break eventually or even dropping it would crack it.

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rsadalarasu said:
I just got my T mobile - Samsung Galaxy SII (SGH-T989).. Its looking great and pretty fast.. But i was disappointed to see that it did not include a memory card.. i m afraid whether its really not included by manufacturer or its missing ? Can some one clarify my doubt ?
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just trying to understand, what or why did you though it should include a memory SD card?
i've seen a lot of people asking this question, yet not many explains why they think that way...

My opinion, but i think they are used to it being included because so many phones in the past included it. At least a 2gig. The last phone i bought that came with one was the mytouch 4g i bought my wife and my vibrant. I'm sure manufac. might consider including it in models with not as much internal memory to as an ofset.

Best it not include a mem card cuz it wouldve been a 2 gb that you wouldve replaced anyway
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quest4fire said:
Best it not include a mem card cuz it wouldve been a 2 gb that you wouldve replaced anyway
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agreed
of the only ever phone that came included was my old Moto XT720, all the other newer phones never included
and even in the XT720 it was only an 8GB card that i quickly replaced with a 32GB, but it is fair to say 8 GB was like woah! , i was actually surprised they included a decent SD card unlike HTC
my very old HTC included a lousy 2GB card, needless to say i replaced it with a 16GB

Sensation has an 8gb and the hd2 had a 16gb.
Deebo took your bike too?

When i bought Samsung Vibrant, it came with 16 GB internal and 2 GB memory card.. thats what made me think that i m missing some thing on this phone.. is it not logical ?

rsadalarasu said:
When i bought Samsung Vibrant, it came with 16 GB internal and 2 GB memory card.. thats what made me think that i m missing some thing on this phone.. is it not logical ?
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sure ....but check the box contents no SD card listed. The Vibrant had the SD card because it had Avatar on it.

imsohungover said:
My thing that I'm worry about is not the memory card but an extra plastic back piece. Didn't the Galaxy S come with 2? it feels like every single time i take it out its getting weaker and will break eventually or even dropping it would crack it.
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+1 ^

Splaktar said:
It is great, because I don't want to pay for the cost of a new microSDHC card that I will just toss out and replace with the class 10 32 GB card that I have from my previous phone. Great choice by whoever made it!
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What 32gb class 10 do you have and would you recommend it? I'm looking at the Lexar 32gb c10 on Amazon for $48 to replace the 16gb I'm using now (from my retired HD2).
All thoughts/opinions are welcome.

you should check out the 2 SD card topics in the accessories section
zepe63 said:
What 32gb class 10 do you have and would you recommend it? I'm looking at the Lexar 32gb c10 on Amazon for $48 to replace the 16gb I'm using now (from my retired HD2).
All thoughts/opinions are welcome.
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Micro SDXC 64GB

How much micro sdxc 64gb Card Cost
Is compatible with samsung galaxy s2..
cyanogenmod 4.1.1 latest build pls help..
How much is bit transfer 10mbts right or it depends
mohdbrzn said:
How much micro sdxc 64gb Card Cost
Is compatible with samsung galaxy s2..
cyanogenmod 4.1.1 latest build pls help..
How much is bit transfer 10mbts right or it depends
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Hi!
I bought one card SanDisk 64 GB for $ 65 on Ebay
it works great on my Galaxy S2
write speed more than 10 Mbyte/s
thnks
AfftarN said:
Hi!
I bought one card SanDisk 64 GB for $ 65 on Ebay
it works great on my Galaxy S2
write speed more than 10 Mbyte/s
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Thank you for sharing info with us..
AfftarN said:
Hi!
I bought one card SanDisk 64 GB for $ 65 on Ebay
it works great on my Galaxy S2
write speed more than 10 Mbyte/s
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your screenshot is showing your internal memory test. If you want to test external memory then you have to pick /sdcard/external_sd instead.
To respond to OP: I got mine from Amazon, cost me 54 EUR for SanDisk UHS class1, class 10, XC I 64gb. 32gb Sammy MicroSD HC class 10 is performing a bit better for me (just a slight bit) but lacks the space, and SanDisk one is performing as a beauty here.
ps: if in need of my screens for test on Sandisk, let me know.
Is it worth getting a 64gb card for sg2?
I ask as I've seen many reviews tgat say data can be wiped as it's not suitable.
I'm in the market for a card though can't decide if 64gb would be overkill, but at same time would negate deleting old files vids etc I may need later...
Sandisk seems the way to go, any thoughts?
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Depends on your need for storage space. I had 12Gb of music on 32GB one and photos and vids just zeroed it, let alone apps/games on it. I have no problem with 64GB now. I guess, it's each to his own. And if it is going to be self_wiped, then it will be my loss there, but I don't see any problem at this time, nor my microsd performs bad or has glitches.
Having SanDisk only for a month now, I can say I'm pleased how it's performing in terms of speed and stability. I can't predict what comes next but I never had any microsd breaking on me, or any problems in the past (had from 2 t o64GB microsd from SanDisk, Samsung etc... over 4 years time span).
Hope this helps a bit.
Fevves said:
your screenshot is showing your internal memory test. If you want to test external memory then you have to pick /sdcard/external_sd instead.
To respond to OP: I got mine from Amazon, cost me 54 EUR for SanDisk UHS class1, class 10, XC I 64gb. 32gb Sammy MicroSD HC class 10 is performing a bit better for me (just a slight bit) but lacks the space, and SanDisk one is performing as a beauty here.
ps: if in need of my screens for test on Sandisk, let me know.
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if u redead hes post he says hes on the galaxy s2 its different then from the galaxy s3 where the internal is set as Sdcard and external is set at extsdcard, the Gs2 didnt have that issue so hes screen shot is corrent.
Practitioner said:
if u redead hes post he says hes on the galaxy s2 its different then from the galaxy s3 where the internal is set as Sdcard and external is set at extsdcard, the Gs2 didnt have that issue so hes screen shot is corrent.
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Thanks for this thread. Even i was confused with the same question. But i was informed Micro SDXC 64GB will not work with Non Sammy roms i.e CM and other AOSPs to be precise. Can someone confirm this please
Practitioner said:
if u redead hes post he says hes on the galaxy s2 its different then from the galaxy s3 where the internal is set as Sdcard and external is set at extsdcard, the Gs2 didnt have that issue so hes screen shot is corrent.
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Owner of SGS2 here (visible in my sig.): If you pick /sdcard on SGS2 it's measuring internal storage (16GB one), if you change it to /sdcard/external_sd, then it's testing external microsd card. Dunno what SGS3 does and what not, it's on ICS as a base...
Got an Sandisk Micro SDXC with 64 GB and its working in my HTC HD2 and my Galaxy S2, too. But I got it formatted with FAT32 don`t know if Ex-Fat is working. Price was 58 Euro in Germany 1/4 year ago. Im on German 4.0.4 Stock Rom without Root.
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Write: 11.1
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I just bought a sandisk 64gb sdxc. Can't wait for it to be delivered!!! $60 AUD on Shoppingsquare, which i think is good value
And now for my 2cents worth:
Is 64gb an overkill?
Yes, but that's what I said about my 16gb card 2 years ago, and now I have no space.
Besides, i envisage apps, music, videos to get bigger as it gets better in quality.
e.g. with 64gb i can afford to have lossless audio.
Also, I have now in my room, 1gb, 2gb, 4gb, 8gb micro sd card.
I probably would have spent less money if I upgrade to a much higher capacity each time.
not to mention they are now just sitting there being wasted.
Usb adapters, lik SanDisk one, FTW / then you have a "switchable" USB key...
I don't have any wasted microSDs at all, but still has 2 x 4gb, 1 x 8 gb and 1 x 16gb micros's...
Gonna put in an order for one of these. Thanks for advice!
nice!
Fevves said:
Usb adapters, lik SanDisk one, FTW / then you have a "switchable" USB key...
I don't have any wasted microSDs at all, but still has 2 x 4gb, 1 x 8 gb and 1 x 16gb micros's...
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Planning to order one myself Fevves for my S2 running Cmiui. Hope it works. If not let me know now please..... !
counterfeit cards
Fevves said:
...I had 12Gb of music on 32GB one and photos and vids just zeroed it,
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Hi,
Storage media of any type does not 'self-zero' itself. When it is full it stops you from writing data. Think about it: Would Sandisk still be in business if it did?
A likely reason your Sd card are self-zero'ing is because you bought a counterfeit card from a shop like Amazon or Ebay.
This is very common.
What happens? The fraudster buys cheaper 4 Gb SD Cards. He then modified the SD card firmware so that it reports to the operating system that the card is actually 32Gb. The O/S formats the card (typically a quick format by writing a few blocks at the start of the card) and you start coping the data across. Regretfully when you cross the 4 Gb limit of the card you end up writing no where. Seems that the data is simply zeroed or another error appears.
There are numerous of reports about this on Amazon.
Solution:
Don't buy SD cards from Ebay.
If you buy from Amazon then ensure that you buy from Amazon and not the Amazon MarketPlace.
Finally: If it is too cheap, then there may well be something amiss ;P
Also, I have now in my room, 1gb, 2gb, 4gb, 8gb micro sd card.
I probably would have spent less money if I upgrade to a much higher capacity each time.
not to mention they are now just sitting there being wasted.
Problem
i buy de sandisk 64gb and when i tranfer files from mi pc to the sd card i got slow tranfer speeds (around 5-6 mb/s). The sd is in fat32 that possibily affects the perfomance?, when i do sd speed test from the play store i got 13mb/s write and 30mb/s read.
Also i cant achive mounting correctly on ntfs with the app from the marquet ntfs mounter which is in xda
someone pass something like this?
nikunj_cal said:
Planning to order one myself Fevves for my S2 running Cmiui. Hope it works. If not let me know now please..... !
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64Gb SanDisk works fine on mine, though I'm not on Cmiui, I'm on Sensation 4.1 flavor now, it's ICS 4.04 based (was on GB 2.3.6 before), 32GB Samsung one works flawlesly on my kid's SGS2 and any other older microSd we have works. Other then that, all my old microSd's are workign OK with adapters and such
No waste for me
Got my 64gb and it worked fine with cmiui and now with resurrection remix ! Thanks for your help and reply.
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64GB Galaxy N2 Where?

Can any one tell me WHERE can I get the 64GB version of the Galaxy N2?
Any WebSore?
:cyclops:
The 64Gb version of the S3 is not launched yet so you might have to wait for 5 to 6 months before being able the purchase to 64Gb Note II ...
CreepyDroid said:
The 64Gb version of the S3 is not launched yet so you might have to wait for 5 to 6 months before being able the purchase to 64Gb Note II ...
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HOW about the 32GB version?
I think there is already the S3 with 32gb in the market....
NDUTU said:
HOW about the 32GB version?
I think there is already the S3 with 32gb in the market....
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Yeah but its there any kind of note 2 in the market? What does s3 has to be with n2? And fyi 32gb and 64gb are for carrier contracts not for general public
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in germany you can preorder the 64GB version for 899€. I guess it won't come out that long after the 16/32GB versions and the price will drop soon...
http://geizhals.at/eu/?in=&fs=n7100
the s3 32gb version was what, released 6 months after the 16gb version? will samsung do the same with the note 2? highly annoying
Yea i think i would like a 64gb version as well. hope we have the choice early on.
NDUTU said:
Can any one tell me WHERE can I get the 64GB version of the Galaxy N2?
Any WebSore?
:cyclops:
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I guess there will be a price difference between the 16gb, 32gb and 64gb. Since there is a micro sd slot, what would justify getting a 64gb as opposed to a 16 gb and just load up on the microsd card (guess it would work with a 64gb micro sd).
I also would be very happy when we finally get decent storage options from Samsung, in stead of the crippled 16GB + 64GB micro-sd we get forced down our throats for 2+ years now. There isn't a huge premium either, well there is now with the niche (=almost non-existent) space Samsung has given it in the market. Apple despite its many faults offers all kinds of storage options without restrictions and delays.
I wasn't aware that apple allowed for more storage than the cards we get, coulda swore they were stuck with less storage overall an no removable..... So they have a bigger drop box? Is this what your saying
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LordRalh3 said:
I wasn't aware that apple allowed for more storage than the cards we get, coulda swore they were stuck with less storage overall an no removable..... So they have a bigger drop box? Is this what your saying
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Go troll somewhere else..
I recently bought an iPad 3 with a continuous storage capacity of 64GB. Took me a month to fill it up, in a very straightforward manner. 12GB of this are Spotify music files which will be gone in 3 weeks or so, giving me some breathing space again. I bought the iPad because there still isn't a comparable (let alone better) high-end Android tablet available. Besides its superior screen, appearance and many more (exclusive) quality apps it is also the mediocre storage options I see offered for most Android tablets (especially those made by Samsung), which together were a big reason to go for Apple on the tablet front.
Mobile phone wise I have been a loyal Samsung customer for over 2 years, and would not trade my nearly 1 year old Samsung Galaxy Note for anything besides perhaps the SGN 2. I see the SGN 2 as their flagship model and a strong contender for best phone on the market. There hasn't been an Audio quality test on GSM Arena yet, but so far the only real let down of the Note 2 I have noticed is Samsungs continued budget approach to storage options.
The 64GB micro-sd in my SGN has been overly crammed for ages with vector maps, music clips etc. etc. But even if I didn't continually have to clean up the SGN suffers greatly from having only 16GB main storage. Many games (or Spotify for that matter) you cannot install/use with so little available main storage. The only option left open is to hack your 64GB to become your main storage, with its own drawbacks and quirks. I definitely don't want this cheap skate solution. So the only solid solution we get offered (again) is to buy a 32GB or 64GB version abroad (ebay) for a $$$$ premium when it becomes available in due cause.
Im not sure you understand math... To say im trolling and then claiming the 64gb ipad 3 memory is somehow larger than 64+ 16...samsung, hell if you get the 64 gb version of the samsung you have literally double the memory of the isheep
64 is not greater than 80...and i can move the 64 on the card to another device if i want; get a decent card instead of a crap class 2/4 and youll understand.
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LordRalh3 said:
Im not sure you understand math... To say im trolling and then claiming the 64gb ipad 3 memory is somehow larger than 64+ 16...samsung, hell if you get the 64 gb version of the samsung you have literally double the memory of the isheep
64 is not greater than 80...and i can move the 64 on the card to another device if i want; get a decent card instead of a crap class 2/4 and youll understand.
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I think you need to re-read his original post. -sigh- I know I'm feeding the troll here but I'll do it anyway.
He is saying that, Apple presents and releases the phone with all memory options available. With the iPhone you get 32/64gb variants right off the bat. You don't have to worry or wait for months at a time for a phone with more memory to come out.

128GB SDXC with Galaxy S3

Does anyone know if the new 128GB SanDisk Extreme SDXC Class 10 works with the Galaxy S3?
They're selling them at Amazon and I was wondering if it worked with the S3 before I bought it.
holy crap man, what do u need that much memory for ?! i only have the 32gb , i think the max tested was 64 but im not sure.
skwon said:
holy crap man, what do u need that much memory for ?! i only have the 32gb , i think the max tested was 64 but im not sure.
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I have 8gb of music on my phone currently, and about 250gb of movies on my external HDD with 400gb of TV series on top of that. Of course I don't watch all of these, they're mostly there just for collection, but there are some series that I do like watching in my spare time and the more options the better, right? I also want some spare memory space just in case I want to record video on my phone too. I was thinking about getting the 64GB SDXC but if the 128GB version works I will definitely be buying that.
now don't quote me on this, though it should work - I don't see why it wouldn't, since the S3 supports SDXC (and the 128GB is SDXC).
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Where do u see it? How much?
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waiters said:
Where do u see it? How much?
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I can't post links yet because the forums does not permit me to.
Just search on google : "128GB SDXC SanDisk Class 10 Amazon". Should be the first link.
blazin419 said:
I can't post links yet because the forums does not permit me to.
Just search on google : "128GB SDXC SanDisk Class 10 Amazon". Should be the first link.
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thats not a micro sd card
Oy thing I see from my phone is sd cards not microsd.
I'll look from my computer tonight
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Oh wow I feel like a dumbass XD
I didn't realize it didn't say microSDXC. But if a 128GB microSDXC is to be released, would it work with the S3?
blazin419 said:
Oh wow I feel like a dumbass XD
I didn't realize it didn't say microSDXC. But if a 128GB microSDXC is to be released, would it work with the S3?
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Most likely.. But we won't see a card that big this year.. And when it is released you are probably looking at close to 100 price tag.
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Most likely.. But we won't see a card that big this year.. And when it is released you are probably looking at close to 100 price tag.
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From my understanding, the galaxy s 3 only supports the micro sd sdxc up to 64gb.
But you never know it might just work.
Though, than again, there might be a reason why samsung capped it at 64. Maybe above that, it's
easier for data to be lost and or corrupt? (Just speculation and not a fact)
T-01A said:
From my understanding, the galaxy s 3 only supports the micro sd sdxc up to 64gb.
But you never know it might just work.
Though, than again, there might be a reason why samsung capped it at 64. Maybe above that, it's
easier for data to be lost and or corrupt? (Just speculation and not a fact)
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or it could just be that at this point in time, 128GB micro-SDXC cards don't exist.
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And when it is released you are probably looking at close to 100 price tag.
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Yea.... i'd assume it'll probably be quite a bit over $100....
blazin419 said:
Does anyone know if the new 128GB SanDisk Extreme SDXC Class 10 works with the Galaxy S3?
They're selling them at Amazon and I was wondering if it worked with the S3 before I bought it.
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Is sdxd same as mini sd?Does it fit in our phone or hooked up through usb?
lviv73 said:
Is sdxd same as mini sd?Does it fit in our phone or hooked up through usb?
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The term sdxc means extended capacity and has nothing to do with the physical size of the card itself.
Sdxc can be in sd size (think cameras), micro sd(our phones) and mini sd (not really used anymore)
I think the xc would start at 32gb and up. So anything 32gb or higher would be sdxc
For your phone you want a microsd.. Weather a sd, sdhc or sdxc.
As long as it's a microsd....
Google images for it so you can see what the card should look like.
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or it could just be that at this point in time, 128GB micro-SDXC cards don't exist.
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Not sure if that was a hidden dart of sarcasim, but I was obviously refering to when the 128gb micro sd card becomes available as I know they aren't yet.
My guess is the phone manufactures do set limits on paper but actually have their devices capable and ready to accept (such as in this case) bigger sd cards.
I've seen this before, for example, the GALAXY SII micro sd memory acceptance was capped at a max of 32gb, but in reality was and is able to accept a 64gb micro sd card!
Well, I hope that when the 128gb micro sd card is finally released (which is just around the corner) it'll work with the GS3.
A guy can dream-----eh (*_*)
Android itself supports up to 2tb, the limitation is the sd card hardware, on cheap phones they only work with max. 16 for example.
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most limits (in the same hardware/tech class) are limits of TESTING not limits of COMPATIBILITY
a long time ago they designed for specific sizes but now a days they design for "class" of tech.
ie Fat16 is limited to fat 16 fat 32 is limited to fat 32 etc.. etc..
SO as long as its SDXC in theory it "should" work unless they for some reason Coded in a limit (not likely)
they say 64gb because that is what they could "test" at the time that they made the unit.
sorry
blazin419 said:
Does anyone know if the new 128GB SanDisk Extreme SDXC Class 10 works with the Galaxy S3?
They're selling them at Amazon and I was wondering if it worked with the S3 before I bought it.
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it wont work bro...the sgs3 can only read up to a 64gb..well that is on the micro sd...
but if you buy a otg cable .it can can plug in a portable hdd.....the phone can run up to a 500 gb..if im not mistaken..
i tried with my 1tb..and it was too much for it...hope i helped
rolo1387 said:
it wont work bro...the sgs3 can only read up to a 64gb..well that is on the micro sd...
but if you buy a otg cable .it can can plug in a portable hdd.....the phone can run up to a 500 gb..if im not mistaken..
i tried with my 1tb..and it was too much for it...hope i helped
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Please.... read what has been said, it will be working just fine
blazin419 said:
I have 8gb of music on my phone currently, and about 250gb of movies on my external HDD with 400gb of TV series on top of that. Of course I don't watch all of these, they're mostly there just for collection, but there are some series that I do like watching in my spare time and the more options the better, right? I also want some spare memory space just in case I want to record video on my phone too. I was thinking about getting the 64GB SDXC but if the 128GB version works I will definitely be buying that.
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Omg 250 gb of movies??
Are you going to open pirates bay again
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[Q] 32gb Note II? When?

More for members who work at TMO. Any idea when we'll see the 32gb Note 2?
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would like to know this as well..
if it's true, it will be cool
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would like to know this as well..
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Had to "thank you" for that post! Too funny!
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Had to "thank you" for that post! Too funny!
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thanks its funny but true lol :laugh:
According to the employee that sold me my Note2 on launch day, employees have access to order 32 and 64gb versions currently... They run about $100 more for each memory upgrade according to said third party.
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According to the employee that sold me my Note2 on launch day, employees have access to order 32 and 64gb versions currently... They run about $100 more for each memory upgrade according to said third party.
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I just tried calling several T-mobile retail stores asking about ordering the 32 GB version - none knew anything about that and couldn't help me. One suggested that I try the online chat.
The online chat seemed promising, transcript:
HelixGrind: I see that the 16 GB version of the Galaxy Note 2 is available on the web page and in local T-mobile stores.
HelixGrind: However, I heard from a colleague that I might be able to order the 32 GB version
HelixGrind: Is that true?
Arlie V: Yes galaxy note II 16GB is available But I will check if the 32Gb is now available
HelixGrind: Fantastic! That would be great. If it's available for ordering, I'll place the order today.
Arlie V: That's a good choice of phone
Arlie V: You can place an order from the web now
Arlie V: Or you can contact our telesales department at this number 1-800-866-2453
HelixGrind: So to be clear, I can call the telesales department and order the 32 GB version now?
Arlie V: The 32 GB is not yet available from web
Arlie V: I would suggest that you call telesales to check ware house if the 32GB is now available for order now.
From there I called both customer care and telesales, but neither of them would acknowledge the existence of a 32 GB model - much less give me the opportunity to order one.
I heard unconfirmed reports of 16gb and 32gb units available with upgrade capability to 64gb via MicroSD slot. I have not been able to find/order the 32gb version.
farfromovin said:
According to the employee that sold me my Note2 on launch day, employees have access to order 32 and 64gb versions currently... They run about $100 more for each memory upgrade according to said third party.
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Well I overheard two employees talking on launch saying they had to wait to order it. ...which makes sense.....you expect someone with intelligence to believe 32 and 64 gb versions exist (heres the kicker) yet ONLY employee's are privy to buy at this time................hey the S4 comes out in 3 weeks !
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This situation makes no sense for an informed consumer. e.g. I know that the GN2 is available in 16/32/64 GB models and that Samsung has announced that only limited quantities of the 64 GB model will be produced. However, only the 16 GB models are available on the US market at the moment.
For example, these are my requirements for my next phone:
1. 32 GB internal memory or more
2. Buy it off-contract (since I will be using the T-mobile Monthly4G plan)
3. GSM (since I fly to Europe several times a year)
Once that's set, I'll buy the phone immediately.
Given this situation, it would be in the best interest for the mobile phone company to announce their intentions up front. If they say the 32 GB or 64 GB models will be available in X months, I can decide whether or not I want to wait that long. They could even give a more nebulous answer like sometime in Q1 or Q2. Finally, they could announce that they won't release any of the 32 GB or 64 GB models.
In all of these cases, I would either wait to buy a 32 GB or 64 GB version or decide to buy the 16 GB version now. The point is that both of these outcomes would involve T-mobile benefiting from a $650+ purchase.
However we're in a situation where all of the major mobile phone companies are silent about when -or- if the 32 GB or 64 GB version will be released in the US market. As a consumer, this makes my decision much more difficult. Suddenly, I'm contemplating getting the international version of the GN2, possibly getting another phone (like the Nexus 4), or just waiting to see what happens when the dust settles. None of these outcomes benefit T-mobile all that much.
I'm at a loss, how does keeping quiet about releasing future variations of a model help the mobile phone company?
Employees don't have access to this "32gb" version unless you're referring to the S3.
I just laugh at people and there requirements on memory when the device has an micro sd slot have all the memory you want. It's pretty mute to me to sit and await a memory bump HIGHER price SAME device I mean people have some silly counter productive thinking. Now if it didn't have v extra storage options then you may have a point
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bipoler said:
I just laugh at people and there requirements on memory when the device has an micro sd slot have all the memory you want. It's pretty mute to me to sit and await a memory bump HIGHER price SAME device I mean people have some silly counter productive thinking. Now if it didn't have v extra storage options then you may have a point
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You have a good point and I used to feel the same way.
My thinking was mostly like this:
1. A clean Galaxy Note 2 currently has ~11 GB left.
2. Some applications won't run properly from the sd card.
3. A few applications are already in the 1 GB - 1.8 GB range.
4. I plan on using the GN2 for two years.
5. I plan on buying a 64 GB sd card as well for pictures and music, etc.
I just didn't want to end up in a situation a year from now where I wish I had bought the 32 GB version instead and I don't mind paying extra for that piece of mind.
bipoler said:
I just laugh at people and there requirements on memory when the device has an micro sd slot have all the memory you want. It's pretty mute to me to sit and await a memory bump HIGHER price SAME device I mean people have some silly counter productive thinking. Now if it didn't have v extra storage options then you may have a point
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From what I understand, their are a bunch of apps that you can't run from a micro SD card. So if people are planning on keeping there phones for a long time, to make room for new apps, they'll have to start deleting apps already stored on there phone's internal memory sooner with a 16GB phone than with a 32GB phone. Not sure if it would be fair to consider these mute folks silly or counter-productive--after all, is it really there fault they can't speak? But I guess for some, having more internal storage space for apps might be worth the extra cost.
HelixGrind said:
You have a good point and I used to feel the same way.
My thinking was mostly like this:
1. A clean Galaxy Note 2 currently has ~11 GB left.
2. Some applications won't run properly from the sd card.
3. A few applications are already in the 1 GB - 1.8 GB range.
4. I plan on using the GN2 for two years.
5. I plan on buying a 64 GB sd card as well for pictures and music, etc.
I just didn't want to end up in a situation a year from now where I wish I had bought the 32 GB version instead and I don't mind paying extra for that piece of mind.
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http://www.genieshop4u.com/index.ph...anium-gray-unlocked-smartphone-korea-ver.html
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I'm with you guys. I think bleeding edge phones need to be 64gb already and pushing 128gb by the end of 2013. Glad to see the HTC One available in 64gb.
bipoler said:
I just laugh at people and there requirements on memory when the device has an micro sd slot have all the memory you want. It's pretty mute to me to sit and await a memory bump HIGHER price SAME device I mean people have some silly counter productive thinking. Now if it didn't have v extra storage options then you may have a point
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After ics came out you cannot install apps to the sd card.
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I still have a valid point, again keep your data that can be interchangeable on sd card, 11.8gb is plenty for apps and on device storage when you have a micro sd slot, which is becoming a rare type. I'm still stuck why Google isn't offering micro sd slots ..o yea the cloud -_-
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After ics came out you cannot install apps to the sd card.
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This ..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2021049 or this... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount
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bipoler said:
I still have a valid point, again keep your data that can be interchangeable on sd card, 11.8gb is plenty for apps and on device storage when you have a micro sd slot, which is becoming a rare type. I'm still stuck why Google isn't offering micro sd slots ..o yea the cloud -_-
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Google wants to get away from extsd cards because " confusion" and making it easier on the user= Google wants more isheep to convert and not get "confused" about where they're movies and music are stored :thumbdown::banghead:
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jester450 said:
More for members who work at TMO. Any idea when we'll see the 32gb Note 2?
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Yes when you get a 16gb extsd 16+16=32 j/k in all seriousness I don't think we will on the note 2 hopefully on the n3
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When are they going to release the 64 GB Galaxy Note 2 ?

When are they going to release the 64 GB Galaxy Note 2 ? At least when Apple say that there is a 64 GB version, we actually see it in real life.
If Samsung is not going to release it, why even announce that there is a 64 GB version. Samsung may as well say that there is a 16/32/64/128/256 GB version of the Galaxy Note 2 during its event to make it look good.
Gn2 forums state Samsung isn't going to bother with the 64, and likely focus on the 16 only.
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spycedtx said:
Gn2 forums state Samsung isn't going to bother with the 64, and likely focus on the 16 only.
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Even if you don't believe everything posted in a forum, considering that the 64GB S3s are just now slowly starting to trickle out in Europe, I wouldn't be optimistic on that ever happening.
Wait toss doesn't have 64? Kidding, but maybe the onboard chip coukd be removed and replaced with a 64gb model. Couple of guys I work with could do it and they have the tools. Probably safer to put a 64gb class 10 microsd in it. Maybe in a year, after warranty is out, I'll have them take a stab at it.
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Gn2 forums state Samsung isn't going to bother with the 64, and likely focus on the 16 only.
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That is why I think Samsung should not announce that there is such a thing as a 32/64 GB version of Galaxy Note originally.
glitchsys said:
Wait toss doesn't have 64? Kidding, but maybe the onboard chip coukd be removed and replaced with a 64gb model. Couple of guys I work with could do it and they have the tools. Probably safer to put a 64gb class 10 microsd in it. Maybe in a year, after warranty is out, I'll have them take a stab at it.
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I would imagine that a class 10 64GB card would not be a good idea as a replacement to the built-in 16GB flash; I think the onboard flash is higher speed than any SD card we would install, even if you could get the Note II's storage controller and such to recognize the new chip properly, and do the connections properly.
Sounds like a cool project nonetheless
Try this, it will switch your external sd card to your internal sd card. So if you have a 64gb card you can essentially have a 64gb samsung note 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981090
This is my thread i've done it, love having the extra space and not worry about running out of space.
playtillyadrop said:
Try this, it will switch your external sd card to your internal sd card. So if you have a 64gb card you can essentially have a 64gb samsung note 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981090
This is my thread i've done it, love having the extra space and not worry about running out of space.
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How are things running? The internal storage on the note 2 is about triple the speed of an extreme sd card running at 95mb/s. Note 2 internal read write is just over 220 mb/s. If you use a class 10 sd card, those are only 25-30mb/s. If your playing games with huge loads like Nova 3 or move huge amounts of video/photos, it's likely going to take a huge hit to speed if you use the SD card as internal storage.
It's like desktop PCs - many people use smaller ssds for the OS and the bigger but often slower drives for heavy storage. In this case then internal is like an ssd and the SD card is like a data drive.
Can you compare the transfer rate while moving a big video to and from the internal memory compared to moving the same video to the SD card mounted as the internal drive? Curious as to your results.
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Earthbrain said:
When are they going to release the 64 GB Galaxy Note 2 ? At least when Apple say that there is a 64 GB version, we actually see it in real life.
If Samsung is not going to release it, why even announce that there is a 64 GB version. Samsung may as well say that there is a 16/32/64/128/256 GB version of the Galaxy Note 2 during its event to make it look good.
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Iphone doesn't have ability to add an sd card to expand storage. The note II supports up to 64gb in addition to the built in 16gb. What other phone available has this kind of storage?
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geekasso said:
Iphone doesn't have ability to add an sd card to expand storage. The note II supports up to 64gb in addition to the built in 16gb. What other phone available has this kind of storage?
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My point is not that iphone has better storage or not. What I want to say is Samsung stated that there is a 64 GB version of the Galaxy Note 2 and they don't release it at the same time as the release of the 16 GB. Apple actually release the 16/32/64 GB at the same time.
The funny thing is, Samsung actually can make its own flash memory. It does not have to depend on another company.
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How are things running? The internal storage on the note 2 is about triple the speed of an extreme sd card running at 95mb/s. Note 2 internal read write is just over 220 mb/s. If you use a class 10 sd card, those are only 25-30mb/s. If your playing games with huge loads like Nova 3 or move huge amounts of video/photos, it's likely going to take a huge hit to speed if you use the SD card as internal storage.
It's like desktop PCs - many people use smaller ssds for the OS and the bigger but often slower drives for heavy storage. In this case then internal is like an ssd and the SD card is like a data drive.
Can you compare the transfer rate while moving a big video to and from the internal memory compared to moving the same video to the SD card mounted as the internal drive? Curious as to your results.
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To be honest i cant tell of any difference in speed in day to day use. Apps load fine and just as fast as the internal sd. The core apps and Stock Rom are installed on the ram, so there wouldnt be any difference really with using the device. As for transferring videos back and forth i haven't really done and tests, but than again i would always store larger media files on the 64gb sd anyway. I do highly recommend this mod especially for someone looking for more capacity. i had this mod on my gs3 and no problems then, and i have no problems now. If anyone is holding out for the 64gb note 2 just look at the gs3 situation. You have to remember you arent removing the internal sd they are just swapped for each other in the OS. So the internal is now the external. Both are accessible just like normal.
I'm running a 64GB microSDXC and it's just fine and dandy. I agree they shouldn't announce it and then not have it available though.
playtillyadrop said:
To be honest i cant tell of any difference in speed in day to day use. Apps load fine and just as fast as the internal sd. The core apps and Stock Rom are installed on the ram, so there wouldnt be any difference really with using the device. As for transferring videos back and forth i haven't really done and tests, but than again i would always store larger media files on the 64gb sd anyway. I do highly recommend this mod especially for someone looking for more capacity. i had this mod on my gs3 and no problems then, and i have no problems now. If anyone is holding out for the 64gb note 2 just look at the gs3 situation. You have to remember you arent removing the internal sd they are just swapped for each other in the OS. So the internal is now the external. Both are accessible just like normal.
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I ran this mod with a 64gb sandisk class 10. Works flawlessly, no difference that I can tell. Its stable and awesome.
eagleis said:
I ran this mod with a 64gb sandisk class 10. Works flawlessly, no difference that I can tell. Its stable and awesome.
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yup the mod is definitely awesome, seriously have to love the xda developers and what they can accomplish on android.
So no issue with game speed? I had to uninstall about 4 games cause my memory was down to 1.65gb. This is the only reason I am thinking of really rooting right now
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Maybe they'll release a 64GB when this is ready
http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/15/samsung-10nm-64gb-emmc-mobile-flash-memory/
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ratchetjaw said:
So no issue with game speed? I had to uninstall about 4 games cause my memory was down to 1.65gb. This is the only reason I am thinking of really rooting right now
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seriously no game speed difference at all. Everything works flawlessly.
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seriously no game speed difference at all. Everything works flawlessly.
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Great to hear. Will root mine and do this once this 64gb class 10 card I ordered is in. Have a32 in now so will just wait
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Use EXTERNAL SD, do not rely on internal storage!
Earthbrain said:
When are they going to release the 64 GB Galaxy Note 2 ? At least when Apple say that there is a 64 GB version, we actually see it in real life.
If Samsung is not going to release it, why even announce that there is a 64 GB version. Samsung may as well say that there is a 16/32/64/128/256 GB version of the Galaxy Note 2 during its event to make it look good.
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You should never be worried about the internal memory size - even 8GB should be enough, AS LONG AS the phone comes with EXTERNAL SD CARD SLOT WHICH ACCEPTS LARGE SD CARDS. Having the external SD card is NOT necessarily about expanding your storing capacity (although a 64GB does that generously) but rather about having your information safe, significantly less prone to accidental formatting/erasing. Most of the time when you do a factory reset your internal storage is also formatted - do you want that to happen when you stored tons of important information? Of course not!! Worried about read/write speed? Buy a high quality, class 10 external SD card and I promise you won't see any drop in speed. Only use the internal storage for files that the system really looks for and requires to be placed inhere - otherwise, EVERYTHING else, especially large media files, backups and personal files should be kept onto the EXTERNAL SD Card. There are tons of advantages doing so and all those messages companies like Apple, HTC (newly adopted this stupid model), or others alike who try to influence and convince you that external SD cards are obsolete & cloud storage is better, all that is simply marketing BS. Buy Samsung because they didn't aligned themselves to the BS, because you can have a super generous 16GB internal storage and up to 64GB external storage. Do you need more than 80GB on the go? Then reconsider...really! Maybe you shouldn't download all the internet today, leave some for tomorrow when they'll make you pay for all that "free" cloud storage that you kept cramming onto today. Be open minded, understand how things work and do what's good for YOU not for the big corporations!
Several game loft games and the internal storage is gone... some people do that ya know
And most people dont know about all the hacks to get around this limitation.
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