Sudden death bug big fix annouced - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/0..._campaign=Feed:+Gottabemobile+(GottaBeMobile)
WAS NOT SURE IF ANYONE HAS READ THIS SO HERE YOU GO
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I just wonder if a large part of this is people obtaining a warranty replacement on a service they bricked while standing to mod their phone?

mrhaley30705 said:
I just wonder if a large part of this is people obtaining a warranty replacement on a service they bricked while standing to mod their phone?
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I wondered that myself
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Nah, Ive had this phone on stock ever since I got it, and it comes and goes whenver it pleases, sometimes it happens once a day and then it'll go a couple of weeks without issue.
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howlingmoon12 said:
Nah, Ive had this phone on stock ever since I got it, and it comes and goes whenver it pleases, sometimes it happens once a day and then it'll go a couple of weeks without issue.
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The sudden death bug doesnt come and go. Once it quits its dead
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So any phone could have this problem?

I thought the bug only affected the quad core exynos chip set. I know I read that somewhere a few weeks ago.
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Intub8 said:
I thought the bug only affected the quad core exynos chip set. I know I read that somewhere a few weeks ago.
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I never heard that mentioned before. I just heard it was affecting a few 16gb models. Which i have :banghead:
*fingers crossed*
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Huh, not as bad as I thought then. Thanks for the clarification. Though my phone has been turning off randomly as I posted above, I can always just turn it back on, but its annoying when Im listening to music or waiting for a text with the screen off and the phone just shutdown for no reason.
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-in-the-uk-reportedly-fixes-the-exynos-4-bug/
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Intub8 said:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-in-the-uk-reportedly-fixes-the-exynos-4-bug/
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That doesn't state the sudden death is only for the exynos versions. The article is more so for the security bug that was discovered on the exynos processors. Not really related to the sudden death bug. But ill buy it for now lol
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Mr Patchy Patch said:
That doesn't state the sudden death is only for the exynos versions. The article is more so for the security bug that was discovered on the exynos processors. Not really related to the sudden death bug. But ill buy it for now lol
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Your right. Missed that part.
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Intub8 said:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-in-the-uk-reportedly-fixes-the-exynos-4-bug/
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Thanks for clearing that up so us 1747 guys should be fine
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aaroncal said:
Thanks for clearing that up so us 1747 guys should be fine
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Fine from the exynos security issue...yes
Sudden death.....not 100%
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Luckily Samsung will give replacements to those who installed custom ROMs too!
http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/04/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-sudden-death-fix-coming/

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I thought the bug only affected the quad core exynos chip set. I know I read that somewhere a few weeks ago.
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This. The bug doesn't have anything to do with North American Phones, AFAIK.

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I thought the bug only affected the quad core exynos chip set. I know I read that somewhere a few weeks ago.
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That's what I heard to the quadcores 16gb ones, which are mainly the international ones, they mentioned that there were no claims for ones in the US.

Yes, this is for the International version only. Quit freaking out. If it affected us in any way, you would have seen a million posts about it.

My bell sgh-i747m had this issue, its weird that even different ROMs and customs roms, kernels, still does it. Didn't bother sending it for repair I just sold it cheap.
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bon_joey said:
My bell sgh-i747m had this issue, its weird that even different ROMs and customs roms, kernels, still does it. Didn't bother sending it for repair I just sold it cheap.
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Could you please describe what happened to your phone?
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Dramatic Difference In Screen Quality (PIC Added)

I just received my replacement t989 from TMobile, and realized my original phone's screen quality was horrible! I powered them on side by side, and my new phone looks clear as day with bold colors, and my original phone looks distorted and VERY yellow! I will post pictures after work. Has anyone else noticed this?
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Yes. Also got a replacement recently and I can attest the screens have gotten better on the newer-made phones.
Updated OP with a picture I took of them side by side. You can clearly tell which one is which.
Same here, my previous t989 screen was crappy and the moment I turned on my replacement phone I noticed a huge difference with the screen quality, felt like I am using a whole new phone.
Towle said:
I just received my replacement t989 from TMobile, and realized my original phone's screen quality was horrible! I powered them on side by side, and my new phone looks clear as day with bold colors, and my original phone looks distorted and VERY yellow! I will post pictures after work. Has anyone else noticed this?
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How long did you have your original t989 for?
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How were yall able to get replacement phones yet keep your old ones??
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suaverc118 said:
How were yall able to get replacement phones yet keep your old ones??
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They send you a replacement... once you get it you send the old phone back...
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They send you a replacement... once you get it you send the old phone back...
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Was it a refurb they sent you?
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tdizzle404 said:
Was it a refurb they sent you?
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I haven't got a replacement for my s2 but I've received for other phones from TMobile...i was just answering you...and yes they are refurbished...
But I'd like to know how long they had their s2's before they got the refurbs...maybe the screen degrades really fast...
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I haven't got a replacement for my s2 but I've received for other phones from TMobile...i was just answering you...and yes they are refurbished...
But I'd like to know how long they had their s2's before they got the refurbs...maybe the screen degrades really fast...
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I got my first one in February.
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I'm on prepaid could I get a replacement or do I need to be on contract?
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I got my first one in February.
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So do you think this super amoled screen goes bad quickly or do you think the refurb really has a better screen? Because I'll warrantee right now...
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You should be able to warranty exchange tour phone up to a year from the purchase date
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So do you think this super amoled screen goes bad quickly or do you think the refurb really has a better screen? Because I'll warrantee right now...
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I think the replacement just has a better screen. I don't see them degrading to that extent, especially in this short of time.
If you have insurance T-Mobile discounts the exchange to only $5 and you get free overnight shipping.
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Jaimesco12 said:
I'm on prepaid could I get a replacement or do I need to be on contract?
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You can do a warranty through Samsung.
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Towle said:
I think the replacement just has a better screen. I don't see them degrading to that extent, especially in this short of time.
If you have insurance T-Mobile discounts the exchange to only $5 and you get free overnight shipping.
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I have insurance but i thought it was free to exchange under warrantee...
see the only problem is i can't compare cause i only have one so i don't know if my screen is that dingy...
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djtheraven said:
I have insurance but i thought it was free to exchange under warrantee...
see the only problem is i can't compare cause i only have one so i don't know if my screen is that dingy...
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It was free, but they changed it to $5. It's worth it though since they added overnight shipping.
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have you tried to test this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320942 with the new phone?
That's amazingly different..
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Google wallet

Ok the new update is up now when we can start using Google Wallet?
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Never
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Teo032 said:
Never
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I know :banghead:
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palluk33 said:
I know :banghead:
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So why ask?
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palluk33 said:
I know :banghead:
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Well, that's pretty much the end of this thread.
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MrKnitty has implied in the past multiple times that it's possible if we just think outside of the box.
However, no devs seem interested, and most of the XDA regulars seem convinced it's impossible.
manekineko said:
MrKnitty has implied in the past multiple times that it's possible if we just think outside of the box.
However, no devs seem interested, and most of the XDA regulars seem convinced it's impossible.
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Doesn't T-Mobile have to approve it on there network for it to work? Without the approval, its not possible?
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LoopDoGG79 said:
Doesn't T-Mobile have to approve it on there network for it to work? Without the approval, its not possible?
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Works on my galaxy nexus and it's working on the girlfriends one x on tmobile...
I still think NFC is pointless at least in the US. Not a single person I know uses it, its good technology but honestly its just not mature enough to be worth a damn. Dunno why so many people make such a big deal about it.
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No firmware

Hey guys well I bought this galaxy s2 off cl and popped in my tmo monthly 4g sim and the phone was working flawles. Now 4 days later I tried to use the ff camera and it
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fue camera just fcs. Then I go to update system and it says no firmware!! Now my phone won't connect to my network. Anybody have a clue what to do?
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sexcytyme said:
Hey guys well I bought this galaxy s2 off cl and popped in my tmo monthly 4g sim and the phone was working flawles. Now 4 days later I tried to use the ff camera and it
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And it!?!? The suspense is killing me!!
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sexcytyme said:
fue camera just fcs. Then I go to update system and it says no firmware!! Now my phone won't connect to my network. Anybody have a clue what to do?
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It said no firmware because there is no OTA firmware update at the time. Nothing to worry about. Let's see what's on your phone. Can you screenshot a pic of your build number, like this.
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Thanks for the response.here are my screen shots I still can't connect to the network. The Sim worked in my other phone right away this one won't connect tho.
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Hmm out of service, I'll double check if your IMEI has not been blacklisted. Hopefully guy didn't sell you a stolen or lost phone. If you are willing to flash a custom ROM, could help to.
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I haven't rooted yet if I do and flash a custom ROM would that work. The phone has been working for the past 4 days with no problems till today.
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LoopDoGG79 said:
Hmm out of service, I'll double check if your IMEI has not been blacklisted. Hopefully guy didn't sell you a stolen or lost phone. If you are willing to flash a custom ROM, could help to.
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Maybe of topic but I read what ur trying to do...let's say I wanna buy a used phone how do I check if its been reported stolen or lost? (T-Mobile)
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Galaxysm said:
Maybe of topic but I read what ur trying to do...let's say I wanna buy a used phone how do I check if its been reported stolen or lost? (T-Mobile)
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Yes, call T-Mobile
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LoopDoGG79 said:
Yes, call T-Mobile
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And i just give them the IMEI in settings right?
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Galaxysm said:
And i just give them the IMEI in settings right?
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Yes
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Galaxysm said:
Maybe of topic but I read what ur trying to do...let's say I wanna buy a used phone how do I check if its been reported stolen or lost? (T-Mobile)
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""" by the way, can i ask about waty specific website can i check f the IMEI is not stolen or blaclisted???? i have same problem too with Samsung SGH-T959..... i had olridi explore many websites but still no help i'd found...

Glonass gps support?

Anybody knows if this phone comes with it enabled like the Galaxy S3/Note 2? I know the S4 chip supports it but I keep reading online some manufacturers like HTC and LG disable it. Anyone?
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RayTrue04 said:
Anybody knows if this phone comes with it enabled like the Galaxy S3/Note 2? I know the S4 chip supports it but I keep reading online some manufacturers like HTC and LG disable it. Anyone?
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we use something called qualcom location service or some crap like that lol. you should have the app on your app screen.
javskies said:
we use something called qualcom location service or some crap like that lol. you should have the app on your app screen.
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Finally someone replies. Pretty dead over here huh lol. I don't have the phone yet is just something I would like to know before I purchase it for someone. Thanks for the reply I'll try doing a search for that see what I can find.
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Basically I'm looking to see if this phone has the ability to see the extra Russian satellites. Like this picture, the square ones are glonass. Gps is so great getting locks with the extra sats. Person already has issues with her current phone (gs2) so that's my main reason for checking. If not I guess gs3 it is =(
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RayTrue04 said:
Basically I'm looking to see if this phone has the ability to see the extra Russian satellites. Like this picture, the square ones are glonass. Gps is so great getting locks with the extra sats. Person already has issues with her current phone (gs2) so that's my main reason for checking. If not I guess gs3 it is =(
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I owned an s2 before this phone and I can tell you that the Gps in the s2 was crap! The difference in the lock on time between these two phones are night and day.. As far as picking up the extra Russian satellites I'm not sure on.
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kmull4 said:
I owned an s2 before this phone and I can tell you that the Gps in the s2 was crap! The difference in the lock on time between these two phones are night and day.. As far as picking up the extra Russian satellites I'm not sure on.
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm just going to go to the Sprint store and downloading gps status on one and see what it pulls. I also need to check the Evo lte since I will be choosing out of these two phones.
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RayTrue04 said:
Thanks for the feedback. I'm just going to go to the Sprint store and downloading gps status on one and see what it pulls. I also need to check the Evo lte since I will be choosing out of these two phones.
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Nearly positive it does since it uses the S4 Pro, everything after the S4 should have it built in.
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Nearly positive it does since it uses the S4 Pro, everything after the S4 should have it built in.
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That's exactly what I'm assuming. Although some websites say htc and LG choose to disable it on some devices.
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i think it does sat# 77, 65 are square on my gps status.
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drancid said:
i think it does sat# 77, 65 are square on my gps status.
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Dude you're awesome you just saved me a trip! Thanks!!!
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RayTrue04 said:
Dude you're awesome you just saved me a trip! Thanks!!!
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not a problem! gps performs daaang great this phone anyways.
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drancid said:
not a problem! gps performs daaang great this phone anyways.
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If it's anything like my Note 2 I already know! Those are indeed Russian satellites. I'm already sold on getting her this device just for the fact it's a quadcore plus now it's verified that glonass is enabled. I hope development for this phone picks up asap!
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RayTrue04 said:
If it's anything like my Note 2 I already know! Those are indeed Russian satellites. I'm already sold on getting her this device just for the fact it's a quadcore plus now it's verified that glonass is enabled. I hope development for this phone picks up asap!
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She'll love this phone! Development will really pick up once the jellybean update arrives.. I think most devs are waiting for that update
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Increased Battery Drain After Firmware Update

Since the last update my battery drain had been significantly higher, the Android os is using just under 40% this is even when the phone has been in my bag with the screen switched off most of the day, it's like it's not going into sleep mode properly. I read on another forum that this is a common issue and to remove battery and delete cache but so far this hasn't made a difference.
What update?
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chuko303 said:
What update?
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Lolz
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For rizzle theirs a new update anyone else don't know about? I'm not aware of it but if it has bad battery life thanks for the heads up!
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chuko303 said:
For rizzle theirs a new update anyone else don't know about? I'm not aware of it but if it has bad battery life thanks for the heads up!
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I had to update the firmware a couple of weeks ago, I'm in the UK not sure if that makes a difference.
N900T = no updates.
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It mentions herehttp://m.ibtimes.co.uk/android44-kitkat-galaxys4-note3-january2014-galaxys3-note2-524565 that Samsung has suspended updates for other handsets as 4.3 is causing a lot of issues, note 3 isn't mentioned but I see no reason why it would be any different.
It does say the note 3 comes with 4.3 preloaded but mine didn't.
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It does say the note 3 comes with 4.3 preloaded but mine didn't.
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Then you don't have an SM-N900T since it was only shipped with 4.3
Lol for real. Might have a knockoff mine came with 4.3 out the box
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