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I just bought a GSM unlocked Galaxy S3 (edit: i9300, android 4.0) and went with T-Mobile's online pre-paid plan. It's all stock except for having root access through CF auto-root. Edit: the device is not rooted, just using CF auto-root to give apps root access. Everything is still stock as far as I understand how CF auto-root works. The device is still running 4.0 and no updates are available. Are we being left behind? Or was there an update, and if so, why can't I see it?
Edit: I haven't checked KiesAir, and I'm not at a machine that can allow me to do that with my phone. I'll try that tonight after work, but if somebody could chime in, I'd still appreciate that.
Apologies in advance if this is posted in the wrong forum or if I'm asking a questions that's been asked a hundred times already. I've tried digging in the forums for an answer, but it's far too time-consuming and produces little or no results.
Diashi said:
I just bought a GSM unlocked Galaxy S3 and went with T-Mobile's online pre-paid plan. It's all stock except for having root access through CF auto-root. The device is still running 4.0 and no updates are available. Are we being left behind? Or was there an update, and if so, why can't I see it?
Edit: I haven't checked KiesAir, and I'm not at a machine that can allow me to do that with my phone. I'll try that tonight after work, but if somebody could chime in, I'd still appreciate that.
Apologies in advance if this is posted in the wrong forum or if I'm asking a questions that's been asked a hundred times already. I've tried digging in the forums for an answer, but it's far too time-consuming and produces little or no results.
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Hi Diashi!
1. Q & A Forum is the right place to ask - no reason to be worried.
2. You bought the LTE version (GT-I9305) ??? - 'cause you only wrote Galaxy S3 - if so, this is the best place to ask.
3. We're not being left behind - but if you got an unlocked and rooted device, you will not receive OTA's (Over The Air Updates)!
You'll have to flash them manually with Odin (Windows), or Heimdall (Linux), or through CWM recovery.
So the first thing you have to do is, check if you have a GT-I9300 (no LTE) or a GT-I9305 (LTE).
And if you still have questions > feel free to ask!
Welcome on XDA
Regards
KuliX
KuliX said:
Hi Diashi!
1. Q & A Forum is the right place to ask - no reason to be worried.
2. You bought the LTE version (GT-I9305) ??? - 'cause you only wrote Galaxy S3 - if so, this is the best place to ask.
3. We're not being left behind - but if you got an unlocked and rooted device, you will not receive OTA's (Over The Air Updates)!
You'll have to flash them manually with Odin (Windows), or Heimdall (Linux), or through CWM recovery.
So the first thing you have to do is, check if you have a GT-I9300 (no LTE) or a GT-I9305 (LTE).
And if you still have questions > feel free to ask!
Welcome on XDA
Regards
KuliX
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It's an i9300, which has LTE. The phone is not rooted and there are no roms installed. I simply installed SuperSU.apk with CF auto-root to allow root access to apps that require root. I did this so that updating the OS wouldn't be an issue in the future, but i don't know yet if this is absolutely the case.
Thanks for replying KuliX. Anybody else who wishes to weigh in, it's all appreciated.
Edit for clarification.
Diashi said:
It's an i9300, which has LTE. The phone is not rooted and there are no roms installed. I simply installed SuperSU.apk with CF auto-root to allow root access to apps that require root. I did this so that updating the OS wouldn't be an issue in the future, but i don't know yet if this is absolutely the case.
Thanks for replying KuliX. Anybody else who wishes to weigh in, it's all appreciated.
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To your understanding:
Go to Settings > About device > model number
GT-I9300 = no LTE
GT-I9305 = LTE
there is definitely no device with Model number GT-I9300 AND LTE!!!
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOU!!!
CF-auto-root means = your phone is ROOTED - not just for some apps which require root - YOUR WHOLE DEVICE IS ROOTED!
The only different is, you do not have a custom recovery like CWM.
Regards
KuliX
KuliX said:
To your understanding:
Go to Settings > About device > model number
GT-I9300 = no LTE
GT-I9305 = LTE
there is definitely no device with Model number GT-I9300 AND LTE!!!
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOU!!!
CF-auto-root means = your phone is ROOTED - not just for some apps which require root - YOUR WHOLE DEVICE IS ROOTED!
The only different is, you do not have a custom recovery like CWM.
Regards
KuliX
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Ahhh, I see. So if KiesAir turns out to be fruitless, should I try to install 4.1 somehow through Odin the same way I installed auto-root? I'm not even sure where I would look for instruction to do that. Oh, wait. What about 4.2? Is there a version of that for i9300? Sorry for being such a grunt, but answering these questions should help other people in my same situation.
Also, the wiki for the i9300 says it has voice over LTE, but I'm guessing not data. That's a real disappointment. I thought the i9300 had everything. It's not a deal breaker though.
Diashi said:
Ahhh, I see. So if KiesAir turns out to be fruitless, should I try to install 4.1 somehow through Odin the same way I installed auto-root? I'm not even sure where I would look for instruction to do that. Oh, wait. What about 4.2? Is there a version of that for i9300? Sorry for being such a grunt, but answering these questions should help other people in my same situation.
Also, the wiki for the i9300 says it has voice over LTE, but I'm guessing not data. That's a real disappointment. I thought the i9300 had everything. It's not a deal breaker though.
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There is no Android Version higher than 4.1.2 - that's the latest brand new firmware!
You can get it here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware
And I would suggest you to switch over to GT-I9300 forum - cause you will run into heavy problems if you flash the wrong firmware!!!
And YES - you can flash newer firmware with Odin!
I'll give this a go and might report back later. You've been a great help, KuliX. Thanks!
I am happy to report that my phone was able to update from 4.0 to 4.1 through Kies (not KiesAir) - while I was using CF auto-root - without a single hitch. Everything is in place as it was before the update: rooted apps, settings and all.
Special thanks to Chainfire for making CF auto-root, an my life a lot easier. And thanks KuliX for providing some valuable info.
Hopefully this will help somebody else out there.
A little confused, do you have the 9300 or 9305 as the 9300 does NOT have LTE.
Go to settings>About device
I am a little concerned for you as if you have been sold the 9300 as having LTE it does not! So you may not have something that you have paid for.
chippyuk said:
A little confused, do you have the 9300 or 9305 as the 9300 does NOT have LTE.
Go to settings>About device
I am a little concerned for you as if you have been sold the 9300 as having LTE it does not! So you may not have something that you have paid for.
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The seller on eBay had a long stat and feature page which said the phone had LTE. Technically, it does - for voice. But not for data. This isn't something that I was aware of until KuliX brought it up. I'm not disheartened, though. T-Mobile seems to have plenty of HSPA+ in Los Angeles, and by the time they get real LTE up next year (probably summer or later), some new Samsung whatever will be out and I'll just rotate to that.
The i9300 I bought was for $620 (roughly), and included tax and shipping. It's the best price I could find. Little details like this are something I'll consult with members on XDA in the future, before I buy. This was really just my mistake.
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As long as you are happy! That is what counts!
reply Read!!!!
Diashi said:
The seller on eBay had a long stat and feature page which said the phone had LTE. Technically, it does - for voice. But not for data. This isn't something that I was aware of until KuliX brought it up. I'm not disheartened, though. T-Mobile seems to have plenty of HSPA+ in Los Angeles, and by the time they get real LTE up next year (probably summer or later), some new Samsung whatever will be out and I'll just rotate to that.
The i9300 I bought was for $620 (roughly), and included tax and shipping. It's the best price I could find. Little details like this are something I'll consult with members on XDA in the future, before I buy. This was really just my mistake.
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that can be changed it can do it on data too voice and data use the same paths thrue the modem and radio you just have to flash it to the firmware
of the SCH-T999 to the radio or edit it to include the data portion the radios and modems are same between phones im allmost 95% sure of that
based on my resarch of the phones and also on the I9305 the same. T-mobile doesnt have 4G or LTE they use the 1700mhz band Odd Tiering
both the SCH-T999 and the Samsung GT-i9300 have the same radios and modem its my theory that if you add the firmware from the T-999 are the same , now dont get confused the Roms are diffrent because quad core vs dual core and the Snapdragon S4 processor is in the T-mobile version but that has nothing to do with the modem or the radio modules, its all programming.. because if you look at the spects for the T-mobile side version T999 version it doesnt even list the LTE for regional now guys let me say some thing why would they use LTE for voice when GSM has more then enough for the band space for voice? that makes no sense...its the FCC regulation and certification of operation, its just programming guys that is all.
Hey,
just publish this thread for know:
Android 4.4 KitKat could be released on GS3 i9305?
If is it yes, when it will be released?
Sorry for my bad English, i'm a French guy :s
yes man...and it will..if you go on GSM Arena you will see:
planned upgrade to v4.4.2 (KitKat)
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i read on a website some time back that it will roll out at the end of April...but i don't think so....the update is due...it will come...but no one knows an exact date...or even the month...we have to wait..
Some time ago, i reed something like Samsung only supports Devices not older then 18 month...
BUT!
On a german page (ukonio.de) stands that in May vor June the 'american' version of the S3 with 2Gbyte RAM (maybe they mean the i9305?) will get a offical KitKat.
So i guess the signs are good!
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Free mobile app with greetings Form AUSTRIA!
The American versions shares only the image of the intl i9300/i9305. There's no Exynos, no MALI... it's a Dual core Qualcomm.
Oh, OK... Didn't knew that... But the sprint is now getting 4.4 official http://support.sprint.com/support/a...viceAdvisory_542_GKB49847-2?&INTNAV=SU:ATL:RV
And maybe we have luck and get it too...
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Free mobile app
Hey guys,
Anyone knows when the official stock android 4.4 update for the i9305. A leaked samsung document said it would roll out in may, but it's july and i still don't have the update.
I know i could flash an custom rom but every 4.4 ROM i try has really annoying battery drain (i flashed CM11, omni, carbon, LS) so if anyone has an idea, please tell me! And if there's anyone with a battery-friendly 4.4 rom, please tell me!
Sorry for my bad english BTW.
SamC95 said:
Hey guys,
Anyone knows when the official stock android 4.4 update for the i9305. A leaked samsung document said it would roll out in may, but it's july and i still don't have the update.
I know i could flash an custom rom but every 4.4 ROM i try has really annoying battery drain (i flashed CM11, omni, carbon, LS) so if anyone has an idea, please tell me! And if there's anyone with a battery-friendly 4.4 rom, please tell me!
Sorry for my bad english BTW.
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take a look at this - http://www.gsmarena.com/five_samsung_smartphones_to_get_kitkat_updates_this_month-news-8928.php
I hope this helps
charismakid said:
take a look at this - http://www.gsmarena.com/five_samsung_smartphones_to_get_kitkat_updates_this_month-news-8928.php
I hope this helps
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Thanks man! but i don't see the S3 LTE in the list, does that mean that we won't get the update?
SamC95 said:
Thanks man! but i don't see the S3 LTE in the list, does that mean that we won't get the update?
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Well to start off with, Australia only got 4.3 on the I9305T in the last few months.. NC1 is still 4.3.
The reason it's not on the list is because that's a list of approved/completed updates.
The I9300 was probably cancelled as it doesn't support the Knox Bootloader.
The I9305 does support Knox, so it's fair to assume they will release 4.4.2+ for us at some point.
Until Samsung release some official information on it, enjoy 4.3!
KitKat update for S3 LTE is ready. It's only matter of preparing (add own bloatware) by carriers. Some of them already rolled it out. Search google for: "When will my device receive the latest KitKat" - should be first link on samsung site.
m4ci0r4 said:
KitKat update for S3 LTE is ready. It's only matter of preparing (add own bloatware) by carriers. Some of them already rolled it out. Search google for: "When will my device receive the latest KitKat" - should be first link on samsung site.
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Allright thanks for your help man. Let's pray it comes fast lol.
I hope so... It s strange Samsung doesn't say anything... Acording to Sammobile our phone only has 4.3 yet..
joao pestana said:
I hope so... It s strange Samsung doesn't say anything... Acording to Sammobile our phone only has 4.3 yet..
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Yes it is, but in april there was a leaked document with information about the LTE version receiving kitkat in may/june, pretty weird.:crying:
Today even latest i9300i has recived KK according to sammobile site...:what:
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA
so update for our device should roll very very soon...i hope we get it by the end of this month at least...
The I9301 uses a Snapdragon processor... Maybe Samsung engineering team can t update the kernel of their processor (exynos). If Samsung doesn't update it is my last Samsung. Its a Shame... Bad advertising for Exynos products...
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/9...-kitkat-update-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-i9305.htm
Latest update
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golf12 said:
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/9...-kitkat-update-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-i9305.htm
Latest update
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda premium
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hmmm i dont know how reliable this is, but all we can do for the time being is wait and keep checking samfirmware for an update
golf12 said:
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/9...-kitkat-update-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-i9305.htm
Latest update
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda premium
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Thanks bro, i hope it's reliable and we'll get it
Once it gets released, we just have to wait for someone to un-knox it, so that 4.1.2 bootloader users will be able to use it...
By the way, what are the new features that it will have over the tw 4.3 jb???? (Apart from the ugly battery icon!!!)
Eagerly waiting for the update. I believe SG I9305 will get 4.4 soon. It's about time.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Free mobile app
joao pestana said:
The I9301 uses a Snapdragon processor... Maybe Samsung engineering team can t update the kernel of their processor (exynos). If Samsung doesn't update it is my last Samsung. Its a Shame... Bad advertising for Exynos products...
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It's about the issue with RAM. KitKat was designed for 512MB RAM devices but unfortunately KitKat with TouchWiz needs 2GB and that's why only i9305 will have this update.
Theres no kit kat for us... I regret so much having bought this phone. Damn exynos chip!
Today i ve broken the screen glass...
I always tought that was a s4 or 5.. But i' ve learned the lesson, next phone: nexus 5, motorola x or one plus one.
joao pestana said:
Theres no kit kat for us... I regret so much having bought this phone. Damn exynos chip!
Today i ve broken the screen glass...
I always tought that was a s4 or 5.. But i' ve learned the lesson, next phone: nexus 5, motorola x or one plus one.
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/same... I'm *angry with Samsung. S3 GT-I9305 it's abandoned.
*lol fixed
psychok9 said:
/same... I'm hungry with Samsung. S3 GT-I9305 it's abandoned.
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I'm waiting too,
No more samsung for me.
Hi,
I would like to know it's possible to flash a Rom without T-mobile overlay (app's and boot logo)
A Rom original samsung for note 4 ?
Thank's
up guy's... thank you
re: original rom
answer84 said:
Hi,
I would like to know it's possible to flash a Rom without T-mobile overlay (app's and boot logo)
A Rom original samsung for note 4 ?
Thank's
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I doubt you will ever find a rom without any apps and boot logos.
But don't give up. Keep looking. LOL
Misterjunky said:
I doubt you will ever find a rom without any apps and boot logos.
But don't give up. Keep looking. LOL
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Are you telling him to keep chasing the dragon?
ah ah ah I died laughing , for answers as it's still sleeping, if you've never heard of rom builders without operator overlay I do anything for you
I did not say I wanted more boot logo, I just talked to one of tmobile and tmobile apps in the phone
Now I think you're a big asshole
without rancor
answer84 said:
Hi,
I would like to know it's possible to flash a Rom without T-mobile overlay (app's and boot logo)
A Rom original samsung for note 4 ?
Thank's
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All custom roms remove the tmobile garbage, is that what you are asking?
AxAtAx said:
All custom roms remove the tmobile garbage, is that what you are asking?
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hi, yes it's my question but I would like to know if the original samsung rom exist for replace my samsung rom Tmobile, maybe the rom international for Note 4, normaly the international room is wihtout garbage no ? but it's possible to flash this international room on the usa note 4 ?
I think here in the usa it's not possible to buy a smartphone wiht no garbage (att, tmoblile, etc etc) no ?
thank you
answer84 said:
hi, yes it's my question but I would like to know if the original samsung rom exist for replace my samsung rom Tmobile, maybe the rom international for Note 4, normaly the international room is wihtout garbage no ? but it's possible to flash this international room on the usa note 4 ?
I think here in the usa it's not possible to buy a smartphone wiht no garbage (att, tmoblile, etc etc) no ?thank you
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Perhaps the people in the Note 4 International forum
will have a better answer to your questions.
Here is the link to the Note 4 International xda thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4
Good luck!
thank you
Hello will a room for the international n910f work on tmobile?.
If it the bedroom then yes only if you work hard at it
BAD ASS NOTE 4 & BAD ASS GEAR S
BACARDILIMON said:
If it the bedroom then yes only if you work hard at it
BAD ASS NOTE 4 & BAD ASS GEAR S
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I thought he was looking for the bathroom... my bad... it's the bedroom...
This should be moved to the Q&A section of the house...
Sorry. But will a rom for that device work they recieved lollipop
http://www.sammobile.com/2015/02/13...-n910f-galaxy-note-3-lte-get-lollipop-update/
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On the Note 3 T-Mo ROMs worked with International and vice versa, all you had to do was flash the kernel for your model number.
I haven't tried this yet with the Note 4 (I have the N910F) nor have I seen anyone mention if it'll work.
radicalisto said:
On the Note 3 T-Mo ROMs worked with International and vice versa, all you had to do was flash the kernel for your model number.
I haven't tried this yet with the Note 4 (I have the N910F) nor have I seen anyone mention if it'll work.
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we don't have 5.0 kernel so it wont work unless we receive the OTA.
mouadallila said:
we don't have 5.0 kernel so it wont work unless we receive the OTA.
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Isn't directed at 5.0. Was a generic answer with my reply.
Hi Guys, I tried 910 T ROM, TekXodus on 910G with custom Kernel for 910G but phone hoes into bootloop... and idea where I am missing ?