Samsung Forum

Forum Thread: Music Not Playing Through Bluetooth

I've been having a lot of trouble with maintaining a solid bluetooth connection. It'll work okay for calls, but I'm having problems when I try to connect to my car. Sometimes it connects but it's choppy, sometimes it doesn't connect. How do it fix this?

Forum Thread: What Bloatware Is Safe to Remove?

I just switched from AOKP to a Touchwiz based rom -- while the rom is somewhat trim, I feel like there's a lot of Samsung and Sprint stuff that I can freeze so it doesn't eat up my resources.

Forum Thread: Play Store Error

My friend flashed a new rom on my phone and I'm getting a Play store server error. We're stuck on how to fix it. I can get apps if I use my computer, but it's not working on the phone. Any advice?

Forum Thread: Removing Ads from Free Apps

Ads in free apps always bug me. They're so distracting. Is there a way to hack the apps to remove the ads?

Forum Thread: (build.prop) The Codes Might Have Done Something Here

I tried the build.prop thing out. copied everything word for word but something seems to have a problem

Forum Thread: Can I Get GS3 Features on CM?

I just rooted and flashed CM. I really like but am missing some of the stock features like smart stay and some of the motions. Is there a way I can add these back but still run CM?

Forum Thread: Music Randomly Pauses?

Not sure why but my music pauses all the time. Help?

Forum Thread: Google Now with Menu Button

My friend has his Menu button launch the voice search for Google Now when he presses and holds it. I really like it but I can't find how to do that.

Forum Thread: What Can I Say to Google Now?

What kind of stuff can I say to Google Now? I've been using it a lot and while it always has an answer, I want to know what questions bring up the google cards rather than open a browser.

Forum Thread: Changing Fonts

How can I change fonts on my phone? I keep seeing pictures with people using a bunch of different fonts.

Forum Thread: No Data After Flashing New Rom

I just flashed a new TW rom but my data isn't working. I tried updating the PRL and Profile but it doesn't do anything. Anything else I can try?

Forum Thread: Increase Data Speeds

I have Sprint and the 3G is horribly slow. Is there anything I can do to increase the speed?

Forum Thread: How Do I Stop S-Voice?

I like using Google Now and want double press Home button to be Google Now instead of S Voice. The problem is that I can't uninstall S Voice.

Forum Thread: Rooting with a Mac

I've read through rooting instructions, and I need to flash a .tar file, but the flashing software Odin is only for PC. Is there another root method I can use?

APN Settings: US and Canada

Here's list of APN settings for all US and Canadian carriers. AT&T

FAQ: Odin

What is Odin? Odin is a Windows program used to flash, upgrade and restore Samsung phones using special firmware files specific to your phone.

Forum Thread: Phone Won't Start

My battery died while I was out. I recharged it but my phone will not turn on. I can see a charging animation that says my battery is charged, but it won't turn on. Any help?

Forum Thread: Delete Unused Widgets

The GS3 comes with a lot of widgets I don't use. Anyway I can delete them off my phone?

Forum Thread: Phone Is Sluggish After Rooting

I just rooted my phone, but it seems much choppier than it was before. The screens seem to lag behind. I let it sit for a few hours to "settle" and still the same problem.

Forum Thread: Installing Themes

I'm running the FreeSG3 rom for Sprint and while I like it, the stock look is getting a little boring. I see themes on the Play store but they're mainly for CM or launchers.

Forum Thread: Copy/Paste Usage

Hopefully this isn't too dumb of a question...

Forum Thread: After Phone Reset, Phone Doesn't Ask for Google Signin

I reset my phone, but it didn't guide me through the initial set up. How do I sign in to Google now?

Forum Thread: Phone Stuck on Samsung Screen

Not sure what I did, but now my gets stuck on the Samsung screen when I turn it on. I was using custom roms before and might have did something wrong.

Forum Thread: Wrong APN Settings

I was messing with my phone earlier, tried out different roms and now my phone doesn't recognize my APN settings. Help

Forum Thread: Not Getting Gmail Notifications

I flashed a rom yesterday but I'm not getting alerts or notifications when I get an email. Emails come in, but I have to check for them manually.

Forum Thread: Alternatives to the S3 Keyboard?

My buddy has a different keyboard on his phone, know of any alternative keyboards for my phone?

Forum Thread: Media Scanner Battery Drain Tips

For those of you with the dreaded media scanner sucking away all your battery, here's something worth trying.

Forum Thread: Phone Stuck in Recovery Mode

I was messing with some button settings and now my phone is stuck in recovery mode. I dunno how to undo this. Nothing works right now.

Forum Thread: Blocking Calls?

How do I block calls? A number that I don't know keeps calling me. Is there a way to block it?

Forum Thread: 64GB Microsd Not Working?

Can't get my 64GB microsd card recognized or working. Tried formatting it but no go.

Forum Thread: MHL Adapter Doesn't Work

My buddy gave me his MHL adapter but it doesn't work on my phone. Am I doing something wrong?

Forum Thread: Screen Cracked. How Do I Fix It?

Dropped my phone and now the screen is busted. Not getting an touches recognized now. How can I fix this myself? I don't wanna buy another Galaxy S 3.

Forum Thread: How Do I Get iTunes Playlists?

I use to have an iPhone, how do I get them to sync?

Forum Thread: Problem Updating with Encrypted Device

My device is encrypted as I use Exchange for business, but whenever I try to update my device, it says "Unable to update new software. Device is encrypted. Decrypt?"

Forum Thread: Keeping the Screen on During Call

Can I make it so that the screen doesn't turn off when I'm on a call?

Forum Thread: How Do I Get Photosphere?

I saw a Google commercial showing off a new type of panorama picture called Photosphere. My phone recently updated but I can't find this feature. Do I need to install soemthing?

Forum Thread: How Do I Set Up Tethering?

I just rooted my phone but I can't figure out how to set up free tethering. It was really the only reason I rooted since I have unlimited data. Is there an easy way to do it?

Forum Thread: How Do I Turn Off the Camera Sound?

It's alarming and annoying, especially in quiet places or meetings.

Forum Thread: File Transfer

Is there a way I can transfer files from my computer to my phone without a cable?

Forum Thread: New Recovery

I recently rooted my S3 (finally!), but want to update to the newest TWRP recovery. Right now I have ClockworkMod but I hear that TWRP is better for this phone.