Are Batteries teh same across carriers? - Galaxy S III Accessories

I was hoping to buy a spare battery for an ATT S3 but I have a Tmobile credit. Are all the batteries the same? What about GSM vs CDMA?

Yes they are the same. If you go for an unofficial battery make sure its NFC capable
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ChrisM0678 said:
Yes they are the same. If you go for an unofficial battery make sure its NFC capable
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Think one would only really HAVE to worry about that if they actually use NFC on a pretty regular basis. I've had my S3 for a couple months now, and aside from a single Google Wallet purchase just to test it out, i haven't used it.

elementaldragon said:
Think one would only really HAVE to worry about that if they actually use NFC on a pretty regular basis. I've had my S3 for a couple months now, and aside from a single Google Wallet purchase just to test it out, i haven't used it.
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I understand what you're saying but why buy something only to strip away a feature...
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Thank You
Thanks for the help. I use NFC on my GNex for tags to change profiles and stuff at night but have never used it for payment. I use it enough that it's worth having on my phone. I hear the Note 2 has the antenna on the battery door? That seems smarter.
Anyways thanks again for the help.

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Anyone else pissed we didn't get NFC?

I can't be the only one. I'm tired of carrying a wallet.
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Nope, I could care less.
highwayman1224 said:
Nope, I could care less.
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Ditto.. I dont trust it anyway
Tapatalkin' it from my Epic Touch 3g
highwayman1224 said:
Nope, I could care less.
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I for one, could actually not care less I am at the limit of of non-caringness. There is not a single level of care below the level of care I am currently at regarding the lack of NFC on my phone.
IMO it's a gimmick with over-the-air security risks.
As far as android goes, it's probably the most unsecure system for smartphones (especially if you root it). I always have my wallet on me, so no need for NFC.
What's nfc? I'm jk yeah I could care less about it
YellaHayes said:
I can't be the only one. I'm tired of carrying a wallet.
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I'd love to have it and look foward to it on a future phone, but it isn't going to take off within a year or 2 so I am OK waiting for it on my next phone instead.
Yeah so when I lose my phone I lose my wallet too? No thanks.
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Not important to make either.
Dicho por el Epic Touch de latinmaxima
My debit card's battery doesn't die.
Where do you use nfc lol... Basicly nothing has utilized it yet... Maybe in a couple of years ill need it but now its just uneeded..
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Doesn't matter to me anyway, I'm always broke
Yeah basically nobody is using it yet, so it really doesn't matter if it has NFC or not. By the time businesses start accepting NFC payments there will be newer and better phones out.
eagercrow said:
My debit card's battery doesn't die.
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+1
also my cash doesnt brake if it falls or F up when it gets wet...
deano0714 said:
Where do you use nfc lol... Basicly nothing has utilized it yet... Maybe in a couple of years ill need it but now its just uneeded..
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I know there's a lot of implementation in the SF bay area, but even there its pretty scarce at the moment. but I think people who will keep this phone for 2 years are thinking more in terms of the future.
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The CVS near my place is the ONLY place in Houston that I know of that uses it and I use my bank card which has it. Matters little to none to me.

Do the international cases fit the USA version?

Hey guys,
I tried searching but didn't find exactly what I was looking for. For those that couldnt wait and ordered s3 international cases, when you received your sprint version of the phone, did anything change? How do they fit? How about the battery cover? Feedback please...My phone hasn't shown up yet and I'm stressing that I wasted money on these battery covers etc. Sorry if question seems dumb but have nothing else to do since my phone isnt here ha. Thanks
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Yes based on the specs, both phones are identical except for the number of cores/LTE etc.:laugh:
why wouuldnt they theyre the same phone nothing changed except carrier bloatware which is removable
^Answered in a better way above you ^
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Yes based on the specs, both phones are identical except for the number of cores/LTE etc.:laugh:
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As further proof there are videos on youtube with people trying the same case on both phones.
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Thank you very much, flame suit off... much appreciated
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Rev3ge07 said:
why wouuldnt they theyre the same phone nothing changed except carrier bloatware which is removable
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It was a valid question dude. For example the galaxy nexus on Verizon was thicker than its sim card brother. Happens quite often from international sim phones to cdma network phones.
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Accidentally bought CDMA instead of GSM...

Yes I'm an idiot, I know. I bought it off eBay and realized too late.Question is, can I pay a lab to mod it for me or something? It's a Verizon. I heard it has a microSIM slot that's almost sealed shut but still existing. So it would probably just require reprogramming the frequencies. And I'll handle unscrewing the slot and inserting my SIM. Is this possible?
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Yes I'm an idiot, I know. I bought it off eBay and realized too late.Question is, can I pay a lab to mod it for me or something? It's a Verizon. I heard it has a microSIM slot that's almost sealed shut but still existing. So it would probably just require reprogramming the frequencies. And I'll handle unscrewing the slot and inserting my SIM. Is this possible?
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you cannot make a CDMA nexus work on GSM frequencies. totally different radios.
So best/only option would be to sell it and buy another?... crap...
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OhMrBigshot said:
So best/only option would be to sell it and buy another?... crap...
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only option if you want a GSM nexus
we all have really bad days. cheer up.
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Hopefully the seller accepts returns..
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You can always look to trade for a new one on Craigslist or similar services as well!
Thanks everyone, the seller's trying to stop the shipment, I'll talk to him about returns once the device is in either's hands... hopefully I'll get a return or find who to sell to/trade with.
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Yes I'm an idiot, I know. I bought it off eBay and realized too late.Question is, can I pay a lab to mod it for me or something? It's a Verizon. I heard it has a microSIM slot that's almost sealed shut but still existing. So it would probably just require reprogramming the frequencies. And I'll handle unscrewing the slot and inserting my SIM. Is this possible?
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Worse case scenario you can sell it. The good thing is it is a very desirable phone. The sim also is completely removable. Your thinking of the sprint version which has the weird sim situation.
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So obviously the best solution is to get the correct phone, so I'm in favor of that, but it also got me thinking.
The Galaxy S3 has a workaround to use GSM SIM cards, is there something similar for the Galaxy Nexus?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
(I have the GSM version so this is more for curiousity and to help anyone else who may be in this situation)
0micron said:
So obviously the best solution is to get the correct phone, so I'm in favor of that, but it also got me thinking.
The Galaxy S3 has a workaround to use GSM SIM cards, is there something similar for the Galaxy Nexus?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
(I have the GSM version so this is more for curiousity and to help anyone else who may be in this situation)
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Amazing! If the phone reaches me I'll totally try this out. Thank you so much!
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Ouch! I'm currently trying to sell my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus on places like AC and Craigslist. I have it in the title and description that it is Verizon but honestly you will not believe how many ppl only see Galaxy Nexus and not the Verizon part . I hope you get a refund and or find someone willing to trade! Good luck!
LoL
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See Zepius' post above.
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Ouch! I'm currently trying to sell my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus on places like AC and Craigslist. I have it in the title and description that it is Verizon but honestly you will not believe how many ppl only see Galaxy Nexus and not the Verizon part . I hope you get a refund and or find someone willing to trade! Good luck!
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Lol tell me about it... mine said sch i515 I just had no idea what that meant... make sure to note Verizon means CDMA because people outside US wouldn't know that by themselves
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0micron said:
So obviously the best solution is to get the correct phone, so I'm in favor of that, but it also got me thinking.
The Galaxy S3 has a workaround to use GSM SIM cards, is there something similar for the Galaxy Nexus?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809314
(I have the GSM version so this is more for curiousity and to help anyone else who may be in this situation)
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No. The Verizon Galaxy S3 is a world phone that also supports GSM&HSPA on top of CDMA/LTE. The Verizon Galaxy Nexus is not a world phone.
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Giving away gnex

Hey guys.
Recently my beloved nexus' radios decided to quit working. I've tried everything to get them back but the harsh reality is that they just don't work anymore. I made a thread in the Q&A section to no avail.
Decided to go with the GS4 so I have an unused somewhat defective, and clearly used phone that is just sitting on my desk. When I went from my incredible to the gnex, I gave my incredible to one of the awesome devs that made that phone so much better. I'm thinking of doing it again because you guys are so great.
So if you are a dev, contact me and I'll so my best to give it to someone who can truly use it. Whether it be for parts or as a test flashing device, etc.
I can ship the phone free of charge through amazon since I work there so there really is no hassle involved.
Just to be clear, the radios (as far as I can tell) don't work, the charging port is a bit loose and sometimes hard to charge, and there are a few scratches on the screen and around the bezel. Other than that everything works. So perfect for a test device for your future roms.
I really want someone to USE the device and not just turn around and sell it, although I would be none the wiser. So let me know if you NEED it.
Thank you to this community (most of you ) and to all the hard working developers that got me thru the last few years. It's been fun.
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I also have an extended battery that I can give to someone as well.
And this is a Verizon model, if that matters.
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Well I have one already.
Although, it's the sprint variant.
You see, I don't make that much money, and I got this for christmas, sure it's great, but since it's limited to CDMA, I cannot be flexible with it at all.
It really does suck, I've been wanting to sell it and replace it with a GSM Galaxy Nexus, but no one will buy it, everyone already moved on to wanting the galaxy S4 or something similar.
So I definitely don't NEED it, but it would save me some money with me being able to change to Straight talk.
About the broken radios, I can try and repair it, buy a new charging port, buy a new antenna, etc etc, it'd be a fun project. I've already started some development for myself for the toroplus, and the GSM Galaxy nexus would allow me to fully mess with a semi working Ubuntu Touch OS.
And, if it wasn't given to me, which it probably won't, I actually have a cheap 12 dollar otterbox like case for the GSM Galaxy Nexus, I messed up on the order and got that instead of one for my model.
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Hybrid-Silicone-Durable-Kickstand/dp/B0070DGQW6
One like this, that I can ship out to whoever you wants it the most.
I need it bro PM me
For devment.
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Friend of mine really wants to start developing for phones. And I told him a nexus phone would be the best. But he doesn't really have the money to buy one and neither do I. So he could really use it and he did some development for his old tablet and as far as I can see he's quite good at it. So I think he would be a real good person to have here on the forums.
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Lars so good of you doing this for me yea I'm interested and I don't have the money
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aashukmehta said:
Lars so good of you doing this for me yea I'm interested and I don't have the money
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Well hey your not who I meant. But you can have it too if it's up to me.
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lars1216 said:
Well hey your not who I meant. But you can have it too if it's up to me.
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gif me!
Seraz007 said:
gif me!
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No you can't.
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Can I have it please
I guess I should of been more specific on who I want to give the phone too.
It would help if you already had a thread in the developers section.
Like I said, I don't want to give this to someone just to have them sell it so the only insurance I have is making sure you are already a developer of some sort.
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AmericanCon said:
I also have an extended battery that I can give to someone as well.
And this is a Verizon model, if that matters.
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Is there any way we could make a deal for the purchase of the extended battery?
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infazzdar said:
Is there any way we could make a deal for the purchase of the extended battery?
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What do you mean?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=513620
Okay. AmericanCon, PM Me. I'm Releasing my kernel very soon, hopefully by monday and then we can discuss about delivery? Please?
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Do a rafflecopter giveaway?
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IRX120 said:
Do a rafflecopter giveaway?
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What is that? I'm not trying to give it away to just anybody. I'd like to help a developer out by giving it to him. Otherwise I'd rather just keep it or sell it.
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AmericanCon said:
What is that? I'm not trying to give it away to just anybody. I'd like to help a developer out by giving it to him. Otherwise I'd rather just keep it or sell it.
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Well, I'm working on my kernel and a US variant is what I really neef.
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AmericanCon said:
What is that? I'm not trying to give it away to just anybody. I'd like to help a developer out by giving it to him. Otherwise I'd rather just keep it or sell it.
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Where to purchase replacement housings?

Hey all,
I've been trying to figure out where to purchase replacement housings for the Verizon HTC One. I checked amazon and eBay and even though there's a bunch of them there it doesn't day if it's compatible with the Verizon version. Even the sellers don't know.
Anyone know where I can get them?
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InitialG said:
Hey all,
I've been trying to figure out where to purchase replacement housings for the Verizon HTC One. I checked amazon and eBay and even though there's a bunch of them there it doesn't day if it's compatible with the Verizon version. Even the sellers don't know.
Anyone know where I can get them?
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Etradesupply has everything for the One.
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Etradesupply has everything for the One.
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Just checked the site out, I found the part but it doesn't specify what carrier it can be used for or even if it's a universal fit.
InitialG said:
Just checked the site out, I found the part but it doesn't specify what carrier it can be used for or even if it's a universal fit.
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I am sure they are all the same.
Yeah, one would think but I'm not willing to take a $40 gamble on it. I used to do repairs on phones and like the iPhone 4 for example you have to get the specific part if it's for GSM or cdma
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InitialG said:
Yeah, one would think but I'm not willing to take a $40 gamble on it. I used to do repairs on phones and like the iPhone 4 for example you have to get the specific part if it's for GSM or cdma
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Well duh, the CDMA iPhone 4 doesn't have a SIM card slot.
Even for the 4S you still have to get the specific model. In any case, I would still like to know.
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