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Samsung Galaxy Beam

Hey guys,
Anyone have this device? Can a subforum be opened?
It's excellent - I just got it and there's a lot of work to do
I added info at the XDA Wiki...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Beam
--summoner

Can you provide pictures?
I really don't believe this device is out.

khsbenny said:
Can you provide pictures?
I really don't believe this device is out.
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it has been out for a loooong time, there is another device similar to the Beam was on July, the other one was on March
both are for Europe market
they don't seem to be very popular
they are from the 8000 family, although the spec are very close to the Galaxy S 9000 family

AllGamer said:
it has been out for a loooong time, there is another device similar to the Beam was on July, the other one was on March
both are for Europe market
they don't seem to be very popular
they are from the 8000 family, although the spec are very close to the Galaxy S 9000 family
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Few weeks back I came across a review of this phone on youtube. Even though it was announced early this year (and GSM arena says its already available), I didn't find any information indicating that this phone is actually available on the market. I was looking for it's price.
summoner said:
It's excellent - I just got it and there's a lot of work to do
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HOw much did you pay for it and from where did you get it ?

PhoenixFx said:
Few weeks back I came across a review of this phone on youtube. Even though it was announced early this year (and GSM arena says its already available), I didn't find any information indicating that this phone is actually available on the market. I was looking for it's price.
HOw much did you pay for it and from where did you get it ?
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http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2758/samsung-beam-i8520--sim-free-unlocked-
488 on this site
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

I got it in Singapore last week... 800
sgd.
I want to reduce lack but don't know where to start..
Sent from my GT-I8520 using XDA App

good idea
Just bought mine a week ago from StarHub (the official retailer for galaxy beam).
I second the subforum idea. How about starting a google group as well since the community is so small.
For those who wish to purchase the phone:
You need to place a reservation at StarHub Center before making the purchase. It takes about a week before your phone is ready for collection.
I was lucky enough to get it immediately because someone cancelled his reservation.

waiting for mine, deseperatly ....

i'll check with Admins and Sr Mods to see if they want to create a new forum for it

That's great! Thanks man.
nocomp: you may try bugging their hq at cuppage road. They might just have an extra handset lying around like mine. Haha

i ve bought it from a local shop in singapore, they were agree to send it to me to france.
still waiting for the delivery...... the singapore post tracking service, isn t much alive since 2 days......
i guess that ll be a change from my nexus, what i am pissed of, is that you can t use an app that use camera and projector in the same time
it seems that what has to be done, (part of find a way to upgrade it to froyo):
get gps working when projector is on
get projector working when camera is on
can you tell me if the galaxy beam has also the tv out like galaxy s?
best regards
herve

I have some bad news for you. Samsung has officially stopped software support for that device last month and said there's no plans for official froyo for it as there's just not enough beams out there to warrent the support as it was only sold in Singapore and very small numbers. They now have all development on tablet and galaxy s models. Google for more info. I read that last month someplace
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hi
thxx a lot, that news has been goin on here and there fr a while, surely some ppl can adapt 2.2 to the beam model.
i finally received mine )))
bad news, impossible to install an application from android market :'(
never happend before with the nexus, i get the message "unable to download" either i am in wifi or 3g
any idea why?
herve

Hmm never had a problem with market. Have you tried replacing the stock market app with a generic one from ipmart? Perhaps it's locked down to Singapore or something.

Topic moved to General until and if a new proper forum comes into place for this device.

hi,
well i ve took sim card off n sdcard off, and then it was working over wifi.
put the simcard back again and market was working.
no idea wtf happend.

hi,
how can i know what software update is current?
my version is 2.1 update 1
I8520DXJ11
kernel 2.6.29-zeus1
can t find in the setting menu the update section
thx for your help
btw i ve found this, anybody tried it?
http://shomblingteam.blogspot.com/2010/08/samsung-i8520-galaxy-beam.html

My phone is running the same firmware version as yours. It's released on 1 Sept which is more recent than the July version on that blog.

hi,
thx for the news, so if there is an update it ll appear in the "about" section right?
do you know any trick/tweak for allow to run gps when using projector?
herve

Probably, but I doubt there will be any more updates since the beam is not getting froyo. Hopefully I'm wrong...
I'm not aware of any tricks but if you have the time and expertise try editing the source code? Haha I'm no expert either.

[Q] Fake or Not

Hi guys, first time poster here.
Im looking to buy the Samsung S3 and i cant tell if the phone is fake or not can anyone help me?
Heres some pics of the phone and about phone info.
(i tried looking up the imei# and no info came up.

turbospider said:
Hi guys, first time poster here.
Im looking to buy the Samsung S3 and i cant tell if the phone is fake or not can anyone help me?
Heres some pics of the phone and about phone info.
(i tried looking up the imei# and no info came up.
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What would make you think that it is not a real Samsung S3? The phones info all appears to be fine. The imei # is different on each, so I do not know how you would look it up? Either way you should be safe from what i can tell

fake or not
scotteb said:
What would make you think that it is not a real Samsung S3? The phones info all appears to be fine. The imei # is different on each, so I do not know how you would look it up? Either way you should be safe from what i can tell
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Because when i type in the serial number at theiyr samsunguniverse site i get the following message"
Warning: include_once(config.php): failed to open stream: No such file or director

turbospider said:
Because when i type in the serial number at theiyr samsunguniverse site i get the following message"
Warning: include_once(config.php): failed to open stream: No such file or director
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The error looks more like a website error (unable to load the included page).

fake or not
I looked up the number on a site and got nothing, i have a feeling it was a fake site just to steal numbers.
I even chatted with a samsung guy on the site and he said it was legit.

turbospider said:
I looked up the number on a site and got nothing, i have a feeling it was a fake site just to steal numbers.
I even chatted with a samsung guy on the site and he said it was legit.
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Install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hotdog.truth and it will tell you if it it genuine or not.

fake or not
Thanks for the reply, but the developer of that app (Jamesweng) doesnt even work with samsung.
How can his software detect it????? and how do we know its legit in finding out if a phones fake or not????

Looks real

turbospider said:
Thanks for the reply, but the developer of that app (Jamesweng) doesnt even work with samsung.
How can his software detect it????? and how do we know its legit in finding out if a phones fake or not????
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Bottom lime in, if you are so unsure even after out input, DONT buy the phone, otherwise purchase away!! I personally never heard of a fake SG3 but im only one person in my little corner of the world. Bet you were using this as well to check!!?? (http://www.samsunguniverse.com/samtools/samwarranty/)
Either way, i'd say take your chances!!

Looks like a problem with samsung's website, not an error relating to the phone information being not genuine.
Id say go for it. The s3 is a solid phone.

turbospider said:
Hi guys, first time poster here.
Im looking to buy the Samsung S3 and i cant tell if the phone is fake or not can anyone help me?
Heres some pics of the phone and about phone info.
(i tried looking up the imei# and no info came up.
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Try installing this rom https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-the-at-t-samsung-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747.3819540/
If successful then it is real

[Q] looking for s pen tips and tool

Samsung has been no help in telling me how I can order replacement tips and the tweezer tool.
I lost the ones that came with my GT-N8013.
Can nayone tell me what to order and where?
SAMSUNG says they need the tip part number ! huh ??
Are any of the tips sold on Amazon compatible ?
Thanks,

mangurian said:
Samsung has been no help in telling me how I can order replacement tips and the tweezer tool.
I lost the ones that came with my GT-N8013.
Can nayone tell me what to order and where?
SAMSUNG says they need the tip part number ! huh ??
Are any of the tips sold on Amazon compatible ?
Thanks,
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i use LectureNotes with GMD Spen control on my gt-n8005. If you are studying it better to note something.
Sorry for my bad english

Tab S4 - Live Demo Unit

Hello guys,
I acquired Samsung galaxy Tab S4 SM-T830X for 300 euros and it is live demo unit and I have a question how I can remove "retail" mode where I can not install some apps as Antutu and CPU-Z?
Should I root it or what to do?
Thank you in advance!

bojanoo7 said:
Hello guys,
I acquired Samsung galaxy Tab S4 SM-T830X for 300 euros and it is live demo unit and I have a question how I can remove "retail" mode where I can not install some apps as Antutu and CPU-Z?
Should I root it or what to do?
Thank you in advance!
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Have you enabled developer mode? As on mine in dev mode it allows me to toggle retail mode. Check there..

Acquired.... Hmm I'm sure.

N1NJATH3ORY said:
Have you enabled developer mode? As on mine in dev mode it allows me to toggle retail mode. Check there..
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I tried that and nothing happens with all Samsung apps, but other apps can be inactive... Any idea? I am getting error 501 while I am trying to install some apps...

ashyx said:
Acquired.... Hmm I'm sure.
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I bought it in local shop... How they get it, I don't know...

Download FW from SAMFIRM for the device - Flash with ODIN for the device with your countries FW
See if that will allow it around...
Just a thing as well - Some stores here in the UK will sell Demo units as stock if the customer asks if end of line etc

fkofilee said:
Download FW from SAMFIRM for the device - Flash with ODIN for the device with your countries FW
See if that will allow it around...
Just a thing as well - Some stores here in the UK will sell Demo units as stock if the customer asks if end of line etc
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The Tab S4 has just been released. How is that end of line?
For what reason would a store sell a demo model when stock is still available?

ashyx said:
The Tab S4 has just been released. How is that end of line?
For what reason would a store sell a demo model when stock is still available?
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First off - Great to see you here - Noticed you had created a Tab S4 TWRP
Second - I agree with you. But if you are over here in the UK - CPW and O2 barely have any stock of these... Ive seen a couple of stores sell demo units in some capacities. Back in 2012 - When Comet went under - They were selling Demo units real cheap for IPADs etc because of administration.
If the user has picked up a demo unit lawfully (Notice how i say that ) Then it could be that a store was going to stock the device but due to delays in procuring etc (CPW had issues and pushed back release from Samsung by WEEKS!) they no longer plan to stock it.
Either way there are numerous reasons why they have a demo unit. Some legal some not so much... But either way while we dont know the full circumstances... We can assist if need be.
If the OP has stolen / obtained unlawfully then there is very little that can be done apart from to block the IMEI.
I wonder if the OP would like to tell us how he acquired said device,...

fkofilee said:
First off - Great to see you here - Noticed you had created a Tab S4 TWRP
Second - I agree with you. But if you are over here in the UK - CPW and O2 barely have any stock of these... Ive seen a couple of stores sell demo units in some capacities. Back in 2012 - When Comet went under - They were selling Demo units real cheap for IPADs etc because of administration.
If the user has picked up a demo unit lawfully (Notice how i say that ) Then it could be that a store was going to stock the device but due to delays in procuring etc (CPW had issues and pushed back release from Samsung by WEEKS!) they no longer plan to stock it.
Either way there are numerous reasons why they have a demo unit. Some legal some not so much... But either way while we dont know the full circumstances... We can assist if need be.
If the OP has stolen / obtained unlawfully then there is very little that can be done apart from to block the IMEI.
I wonder if the OP would like to tell us how he acquired said device,...
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See that's the issue. These devices are not supposed to be released to the public, but destroyed.
I agree there are instances where demo devices end up in public hands, but not usually brand new recently released devices.
FRP is meant to protect unlawfully 'acquired' devices from being accessed and we get a lot of posts regarding that also.
I'd gladly assist anyone with a legitimate issue, but I feel uneasy with this sort of thing without actual proof of 'aquirement' especially considering posts related to unlawful practices are not allowed on XDA.
I'm not pointing fingers here, just voicing concern.

Thats very true with FRP. What should also be kept in mind here.
Samsung's retail mode is very different to the Retail Mode built into Developers Options.
Thing is - If the user does as my advice. Very quickly we will know if there is an issue with the device. It will ask for the original Google Account Assigned to the device ^_^
Lets see what happens

I removed retail software and flash new one and everything is working fine now... It was also some issues with charging but now everything is great. Like this forum!
Sorry for the inconvenience, but the guy sold me and I don't have idea how he got it... In my country there is no possibility to get it so soon after official release.

Can you share solution please
When I try to flash it says no flash interface found

I'd love to get a copy of the DeX switcher app that's included with the real Retail Mode.

How to Buy in Galaxy Store Withouth Samsung Phone

So I have a Galaxy Watch 3 paired with my Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. But I wanted to buy some paid apps, that are not available in the galaxy store from the wearable app, as my phone ain't a galaxy. I wanted to know if there is anyway to bypass this.
Also, my father has a Galaxy phone. I thought about using his phone with the same samsung account, to but the apps I need for the watch and later download them. But I can't buy anything, because it says that there is no watch connected to the phone. So, if there is a way to emulate a watch connected to the phone, it would also helps, as I don't want to have to pair the Watch with different phones every time I want to buy an app.
Thanks in advance

What? All you need is a Samsung account and you login through the Galaxy Wear app. Then purchase and install. That's what I did, I haven't had a Samsung phone in ages.

Seriously? Because I have the same problems as these guys: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...tore-app-for-non-samsung-smartphones.4082451/ /
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWatch/comments/bp0p7a

ldeveraux said:
What? All you need is a Samsung account and you login through the Galaxy Wear app. Then purchase and install. That's what I did, I haven't had a Samsung phone in ages.
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Is your phone rooted?

xXHenlolXx said:
Is your phone rooted?
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Rooted LG V30