FREQUENT Q&A
Battery:(1st charge, virgin charge)
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Charge 1-3hours depend on when it is full.
Update:(where to check and update software automatically)
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Either manual check update at settings ,(@About Device)
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Install Kies into pc , connect phone to pc, update prompt will be shown.
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update will prompt up when you have data/wifi enabled.
How to re-enter APN?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
settings, >more settings > mobile network > APN > choose
find details about apn in your service provider website.
My phone is made by samsung not made in korea» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
No matter where the phone is made. Quality control is done by samsung .
No difference for where its originated.
How much Free RAM do you have in your S3? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
780MB is allocated for user application . The rest is for operating system.
Do i need to clear task/free ram/kill task/end process frequently? Its taking up much of my ram.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Not reccomended to clear task as , it makes core application to restart ,eats up more battery.
only do it when you are going to open up an heavy application /game
Should i apply an screen protector?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Its based on your usage, S3 screen is best to use without SP, however you may use SP to prevent careless mistake
I noticed that some roms mentioned, that i can flash the rom directly over without doing a wipe etc.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Flashing custom rom over other rom does not require wipe. however if there is problem without previously installed apps ,try clearing cache.
Is there any shortcut to switch from 3g/edge quickly? something like mobile data on/off at pull down screen» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
There isnt any switch /toggle available for S3 yet. As there is some problem without permission in android ICS.
Can we access windows 7 shared folder via the network.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
You can try using es file explorer or wifi file explorer.
I want buy sandisk microsd 64gb c10 for my s3..can advise me the seller that sell cheap,original n can be trust?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
I used my s3 for half an hour and i can feel slightly warm.I dont think its warm because im holding it.is it normal?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Its normal when you have data /wifi turned on or you are playing games.
I just rooted my s3 with chainfire CF-Root 6.4, but there is not yellow triangle, that mean no need apply triangle away??» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Triangles Away is not bundled in with CF-Root. You can download it from XDA and apply it.
Is this phone hgva or wgva? Or what it is?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Its HD
May i know how to restore my s3 to factory stock apps n setting?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Do factory reset in setting
Here some of the question frequently asked , TS can add to main page if wan. Edit as you like . Any add ons is welcomed.
Its boring to read a thread of repeating question