Develop Bugs

I9300 Housing DOES NOT fit I747 (confirmed inside)

Hey so I just got a I747 and I am loving it! The problem is it came in blue/it didn't come with a back door battery cover (I only paid $290 for it too!). Well I don't really like the pebble blue scheme, and prefer the white GS3. So I have been looking for the white housing and I have found it for the i9300, but will it fit the i747? One reason I am asking this is because AT&T uses the micro sim card on the i747, but does the i9300 also use a micro sim slot or a regular sim slot?
Here is a link the listing.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_1948wt_1037

The led notification light will not match up. look at pictures really close.

mrhaley30705 said:
The led notification light will not match up. look at pictures really close.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hmm idk then I look at it, everything looks like its matching up pretty well

To the left if the speaker. Int didn't show the led, us variantsdo.

If you lived in san antonio...id trade you my white for blue... everyone ive seen here has the white one.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium

Sounds like SA is going to have a lit if cracked case returns.

defnow said:
If you lived in san antonio...id trade you my white for blue... everyone ive seen here has the white one.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want we can still trade, but you would have to wait until the battery cover I order comes in, and the battery cover isn't the original one either :/

bump

Can anyone confirm this please? I really want a white housing :/

CaLiSwEEPeR said:
Can anyone confirm this please? I really want a white housing :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm also interested in this. I bought the wife the white I9300 a few months back, I have a Red I747 in route and if I can I'd like to switch the housings for her so she can keep her international model and send the AT&T on back to my mom to use since we don't have 4G where we live. :good:
---------- Post added at 02:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:43 AM ----------
CaLiSwEEPeR said:
One reason I am asking this is because AT&T uses the micro sim card on the i747, but does the i9300 also use a micro sim slot or a regular sim slot?
Here is a link the listing.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_1948wt_1037
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can confirm that Yes the i9300 uses the micro SIM.

I'd yield to the more experienced folks on here about the casing being different. I'm sure if you dig around on Google you can find someone who will sell stickers to change the appearance or you can always put a case on it. Besides, unless you're really good, that's the type of hardware surgery that can become an epic fail!

Well here is a close-up of my i9300, they look the same to me.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

$290 with no back cover? Enjoy your stolen phone.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk 2

bootloopz said:
$290 with no back cover? Enjoy your stolen phone.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What the what are you talking about? I have two legitimately purchased SGS3 phones one is international and the other AT&T...
Oh never mind.

WA_Bob said:
I'd yield to the more experienced folks on here about the casing being different. I'm sure if you dig around on Google you can find someone who will sell stickers to change the appearance or you can always put a case on it. Besides, unless you're really good, that's the type of hardware surgery that can become an epic fail!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am pretty sure it isn't difficult to switch housing whatsoever, I have done it a couple of times in the past with my other phones.

CaLiSwEEPeR said:
I am pretty sure it isn't difficult to switch housing whatsoever, I have done it a couple of times in the past with my other phones.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I never listen to naysayers anyway, I always have to find out for myself. I'll find out in about 3 days when the Garnet Red GS3 I ordered arrives. :fingers-crossed:

mrtraveler said:
I never listen to naysayers anyway, I always have to find out for myself. I'll find out in about 3 days when the Garnet Red GS3 I ordered arrives. :fingers-crossed:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Shouldn't be all that hard, just be careful because the plastic frame beneath the back cover holds the antennas, so a poorly fitted install or accidental jostling of the wrong parts on the motherboard can ruin the reception of the phone.

mrtraveler said:
I never listen to naysayers anyway, I always have to find out for myself. I'll find out in about 3 days when the Garnet Red GS3 I ordered arrives. :fingers-crossed:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alright please let me know! I am dieing to get a white GS3 lol

CaLiSwEEPeR said:
Alright please let me know! I am dieing to get a white GS3 lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well according to the Tech Republic.com http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/cracking-open-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-t-mobile/6370767 it's pretty easy. :silly:
I should get my I747 today, I'm just a little bit excited. :fingers-crossed:

mrtraveler said:
Well according to the Tech Republic.com http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/cracking-open-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-t-mobile/6370767 it's pretty easy. :silly:
I should get my I747 today, I'm just a little bit excited. :fingers-crossed:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
as long as a i9300 housing fits I will be satisfied ^_^

Can a brave soul take the phone apart so we can see the pcb board

Can someonoe brave enough take the screws out and open the phone up please I would love to see a tear down to see whats behind the plastic thanks in advance If it happens. If I had one I would do it my self but I have to wait on best buy to get inventory.
Im trying to see whats the options for sim card sodering and/or wireless charging.

randy2 said:
Can someonoe brave enough take the screws out and open the phone up please I would love to see a tear down to see whats behind the plastic thanks in advance If it happens. If I had one I would do it my self but I have to wait on best buy to get inventory.
Im trying to see whats the options for sim card sodering and/or wireless charging.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
--
View of Galaxy Note 2 replacement parts & PCB:
Samsung Repair Parts - Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 - Parts4repair.Com
Wireless Charging mod pics here:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/3...-galaxy-note2-wireless-charging-mod-steps.htm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33195750#post33195750
or Buy here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-G...405&pid=100033&prg=1011&rk=2&sd=150879321112&

Thanks Elantric, but we need to see a Sprint GN2 - as Sprint cripples the SIM card, and wireless charging capabilities.

Elantric said:
--
View of Galaxy Note 2 replacement parts & PCB:
Samsung Repair Parts - Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 - Parts4repair.Com
Wireless Charging mod pics here:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/3...-galaxy-note2-wireless-charging-mod-steps.htm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33195750#post33195750
or Buy here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-G...405&pid=100033&prg=1011&rk=2&sd=150879321112&
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ffolkes said:
Thanks Elantric, but we need to see a Sprint GN2 - as Sprint cripples the SIM card, and wireless charging capabilities.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea the sprint version is UNIQUE its unlike everyone elses, verizon, tmobile, att and international all different from sprint unfortunately

randy2 said:
Yea the sprint version is UNIQUE its unlike everyone elses, verizon, tmobile, att and international all different from sprint unfortunately
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm, that is kind of worrisome. Do you think this will affect ROM development?

oRAirwolf said:
Hmm, that is kind of worrisome. Do you think this will affect ROM development?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No we got some good internal rom makers ( I use PH roms on my GS3 and he says hes going to get a GN2 so Im happy but globally until someone shows that pcb board we dont know what we working with, Im not a rom maker tho Im more of a hardware modder
PLEASE PEOPLE SOMEONE SHOW US THE PCB BOARD lol ITS cool as soon as i get mine ill take it apart but best buy not getting inventory till friday

One set of internals taken with an S3 and shared via s-beam:good:
http://imageshack.us/a/img254/186/20121030103739.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img12/5797/20121030103720.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img685/9834/20121030103733.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img259/1346/20121030103716.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img141/9830/20121030103704.jpg
Some are slightly blurry but hope this helps, btw this thing comes apart just like the S2

How to check whether phone is used or new

I am on the lookout for a Galaxy Nexus in Mumbai, India. I want to make sure that I get my money's worth when buying the phone i.e I don't want to get ripped off by the seller.
Can you please tell me how I can know if a phone is new or used previously.
I already read but people in the comments have reported that they don't always work:
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/howto/check-android-reconditioned-or-oem-status/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/howto/access-hidden-menu-android-phone/

just checked..didnt work on mine. someone commented that this only works for CDMA phones and not GSM model, i have a GSM gnex

k786 said:
just checked..didnt work on mine. someone commented that this only works for CDMA phones and not GSM model, i have a GSM gnex
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know. That's why I posted this thread - to see if someone else would have a answer.

There's very little you can do to check if it's new or not other than call Samsung and see if someone has registered the unit with them for some reason or another. Although the seals on the box being broken would be a massive give away

EddyOS said:
There's very little you can do to check if it's new or not other than call Samsung and see if someone has registered the unit with them for some reason or another. Although the seals on the box being broken would be a massive give away
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh trust me, the seal is not really the most trustworthy sign.

TheMysteriousOne said:
Oh trust me, the seal is not really the most trustworthy sign.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seriously i have seen my friend who used to own a cell phone shop open n re seal a cell phone box with ease.. not many can no the difference.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

TheMysteriousOne said:
Oh trust me, the seal is not really the most trustworthy sign.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, but if it's broken the phone isn't new is it?

EddyOS said:
No, but if it's broken the phone isn't new is it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Obviously. Is that even a serious question?

Sdobron said:
Obviously. Is that even a serious question?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No it's not, perhaps a should've been added to the end...

EddyOS said:
There's very little you can do to check if it's new or not other than call Samsung and see if someone has registered the unit with them for some reason or another. Although the seals on the box being broken would be a massive give away
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When i got my nexus in the mail my buddy took it out of the box and put his phone in to play a joke on me and didn't even break the seal. I asked him how he did it and he said he didn't even realize he had done that. So no the seal is no indicator at all lol.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Wdustin1 said:
When i got my nexus in the mail my buddy took it out of the box and put his phone in to play a joke on me and didn't even break the seal. I asked him how he did it and he said he didn't even realize he had done that. So no the seal is no indicator at all lol.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I find it hard to believe you can undo the seal without damaging it, I had to proper rip mine to get into the box. Perhaps the EU ones are more secure!!
Either way, unless you're getting it from an official dealer it's hard to say whether it's 100% new or not

[Q] Asking about the batteries of Samsung Galaxy S4

Hi everyone,
I have just purchased the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 White colour on ebay.co.uk. I saw the seller pasted another seal on the box. I am considering about the battery coming with my handset. I am afraid that they replace the original battery. The battery they give me has a sentence Cell made in China and Assembled in China. I did searched information about batteries of Galaxy S4 but there is nothing like my battery. Apparently, all batteries of S4 are made in Korea or Vietnam. I attached the picture below. Could anyone help me this problem. Thanks so much.

uhhhh wrong forum?

saranhai said:
uhhhh wrong forum?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am sorry about this. By the way, thanks moderator for moved it to the right forum. Hope someone can help me this question. Thanks in advance.

trleth89 said:
Hi everyone,
I have just purchased the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 White colour on ebay.co.uk. I saw the seller pasted another seal on the box. I am considering about the battery coming with my handset. I am afraid that they replace the original battery. The battery they give me has a sentence Cell made in China and Assembled in China. I did searched information about batteries of Galaxy S4 but there is nothing like my battery. Apparently, all batteries of S4 are made in Korea or Vietnam. I attached the picture below. Could anyone help me this problem. Thanks so much.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well it's the same battery I have, and I bought if from a tmobile store
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda app-developers app

trleth89 said:
Hi everyone,
I have just purchased the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 White colour on ebay.co.uk. I saw the seller pasted another seal on the box. I am considering about the battery coming with my handset. I am afraid that they replace the original battery. The battery they give me has a sentence Cell made in China and Assembled in China. I did searched information about batteries of Galaxy S4 but there is nothing like my battery. Apparently, all batteries of S4 are made in Korea or Vietnam. I attached the picture below. Could anyone help me this problem. Thanks so much.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here is my battery, bought directly from tmobile
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda premium

Musical Motherboards ???

Can I pull the motherboard out of a I747 that has a bad digitizer & glass and transplant it into an L710 that has a bad board in it but the rest of the S3 is in great shape?
I assume the motherboards are the only difference between the phones ?

Izzy1665 said:
Can I pull the motherboard out of a I747 that has a bad digitizer & glass and transplant it into an L710 that has a bad board in it but the rest of the S3 is in great shape?
I assume the motherboards are the only difference between the phones ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We cannot help you here. This is for the i9300 international version not the at&t one.
You need to go to the correct thread.

Darke5tShad0w said:
We cannot help you here. This is for the i9300 international version not the at&t one.
You need to go to the correct thread.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OOPS, I am sorry, I did not realize I posted in wrong area. Thanks for the reply though.

Izzy1665 said:
OOPS, I am sorry, I did not realize I posted in wrong area. Thanks for the reply though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problems. Ill report your post and get the mods to move it for you.

From the Moderator
The Short answer is TMobile and ATT boards should be identical the modem speed is usually going to be the issue that would be the same with sprint boards... if you look carefully on the board look at the part number then do a search on those numbers, that will tell you if they match or are compatible. The problem with mixing boards is you run the risk of losing higher speed connectivity... usually worst case is you only get 2g
Also since this is an older phone this is the correct place these phone forums were merged

Izzy1665 said:
Can I pull the motherboard out of a I747 that has a bad digitizer & glass and transplant it into an L710 that has a bad board in it but the rest of the S3 is in great shape?
I assume the motherboards are the only difference between the phones ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, but the boards and frames are incompatible. I couldn't tell you which component on the board is the one that causes the difference, but I know there's one that's a different shape and won't fit in the other model's frame.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using XDA Free mobile app