I have had it with this phone...

[lostsoul565]

Well I got the SGS3 a week ago and I have been messing with it, customizing it and trying to do everything that i know. I do like the phone but as far as it functions i am not crazy about it. I think I am returning it back!!!

1- can't get notifications on gmail (# of new emails that come in)
2- battery is worse than my old 3gs
3- most of my music can't play just skips (i have tried 4 different music apps)
4- issues with bluetooth dropping off.

Yea I came from Iphone and really wanted to keep this phone but i am literally at a point i am going to return it or sale it on ebay..

 

[Jamin13]

Well I got the SGS3 a week ago and I have been messing with it, customizing it and trying to do everything that i know to like this phone. I do like the phone but as far as it functions i am not crazy about it. I think I am returning it back!!!

1- can't get notifications on gmail (# of new emails that come in)
2- battery is worse than my old 3gs
3- most of my music can't play just skips (i have tried 4 different music apps)
4- issues with bluetooth dropping off.

Yea I came from Iphone and really wanted to keep this phone but i am literally at a point i am going to return it or sale it on ebay..

1a.) Is your auto sync on?
1b.) Is Sync Gmail checked in the accounts?

2.) That's to be expected if you are pushing your phone to the limit. Bluetooth+max brightness+frequent syncs+LTE = bad battery life.

3.) Is the CPU being limited and/or are the music files compressed or corrupted? That could be the problem.

4.) I don't use bluetooth so I don't have any suggestions there. Try a reboot or changing the bluetooth settings.



|Trolling with a smile|

 

[BubZX]

Sounds like you got a lemon. Mine has been flawless since I have had it. Haven't experienced any of those issues

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[nerdydesi]

Then why not just return it? You don't have to feel guilty or bad that just because its a very popular phone and many other people like it, that you don't either. Its your phone, you paid your money for it, you probably got locked into a contract for it. Why stick with something that makes you unhappy? I hope your next phone will give you better luck.

 

[Ascertion]

Go back to iPhone, your kind isn't welcome here.

 

[johnnilsson]

Why not swap it for another what a turd gain some common sense.

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[lostsoul565]

1a.) Is your auto sync on?
1b.) Is Sync Gmail checked in the accounts?

2.) That's to be expected if you are pushing your phone to the limit. Bluetooth+max brightness+frequent syncs+LTE = bad battery life.

3.) Is the CPU being limited and/or are the music files compressed or corrupted? That could be the problem.

4.) I don't use bluetooth so I don't have any suggestions there. Try a reboot or changing the bluetooth settings.



|Trolling with a smile|

1- yes syn on and yes gmail is checked.
2- i have it on power save, brightness is 1/2 bar only
3- all music files are good, i can hear them on my wifes iphone no issues, i can hear them on my 2 laptops and on other music players.
4- tried rebooting already.

 

[aNYthing24]

I'd try a factory reset. If that doesn't work, at least try exchanging it.

 

[lostsoul565]

1a.) Is your auto sync on?
1b.) Is Sync Gmail checked in the accounts?

2.) That's to be expected if you are pushing your phone to the limit. Bluetooth+max brightness+frequent syncs+LTE = bad battery life.

3.) Is the CPU being limited and/or are the music files compressed or corrupted? That could be the problem.

4.) I don't use bluetooth so I don't have any suggestions there. Try a reboot or changing the bluetooth settings.



|Trolling with a smile|

I'd try a factory reset. If that doesn't work, at least try exchanging it.

i think the phone just does not do what i want.

 

[jbadboy2007]

1- yes syn on and yes gmail is checked.
2- i have it on power save, brightness is 1/2 bar only
3- all music files are good, i can hear them on my wifes iphone no issues, i can hear them on my 2 laptops and on other music players.
4- tried rebooting already.

Turn power save off. I have none of those issues you claim.

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[zombieplanalpha]

Go back to iPhone, your kind isn't welcome here.

A little harsh but i agree with the core concept that the iOS is very differnet from the android platform and would seem very foreign however i do think it is a little funny that you waited to switch from the iPhone for an android phone with the familiar "Home" button

 

[enaybee]

Well I got the SGS3 a week ago and I have been messing with it, customizing it and trying to do everything that i know. I do like the phone but as far as it functions i am not crazy about it. I think I am returning it back!!!

1- can't get notifications on gmail (# of new emails that come in)
2- battery is worse than my old 3gs
3- most of my music can't play just skips (i have tried 4 different music apps)
4- issues with bluetooth dropping off.

Yea I came from Iphone and really wanted to keep this phone but i am literally at a point i am going to return it or sale it on ebay..

1. You want # of email badge on GMAIL icon? or you want # of GMAIL icon in the notification area? Both can be done ... for # of email badge look into using Nova Launcher. In the settings area you would see an option to enable it (cost some $$$ for the pro version for this setting). For # of GMAIL in notification bar ... only ROM I have seen do it is unofficial AOKP build for SGS3. you can try that as well. I am not sure about the stock samsung touch wiz launcher. I rooted and start flashing custom ROMs within a couple of hours of purchasing this phone

2. One thing you have to understand is that battery life is not a one size fit all for android. It heavily depends on your usage and what settings or background processes you have enabled. I know coming from iPhone you want to put all kind of widgets on the home screen and enable all functions like BT, Wifi and GPS etc like iPhone but Android is different. It allows you to have fine grain control over software as well as hardware settings. You should be getting decent battery life (i.e. moderate to heavy use should give you around 16 hrs with 2.5 hrs of screen on time) if not then try to remove some widgets etc. iPhone has built in power management for all these hardwares and you cannot mess with it. But in Android its open to you to change it to your preferences.

3. what kind of music files you have? mp3? FLAC? its possible that music files are corrupted when you try to copy over files from iPhone to SGS3. Take another look and verify that all files are intact and not corrupt. There is nothing wrong with the Sammy music player ... you can also try google play music app from Google Play. But this shouldn't be a problem of music player. Can you try to download another fresh music file from market or another store to see if that works?

4. Bluetooth shouldn't drop connection unless you move out of its range. In close proximity it should stay connected. If it doesn't then you have a defective phone. My first handset had some problems with Bluetooth because every time I tried playing music or pdocast over bluetooth it made cracking noise. I exchanged the handset and now there is no problem.

Hope this helps.

 

[eyecon82]

1- yes syn on and yes gmail is checked.
2- i have it on power save, brightness is 1/2 bar only
3- all music files are good, i can hear them on my wifes iphone no issues, i can hear them on my 2 laptops and on other music players.
4- tried rebooting already.

i think you have a lemon..i dont have any of your issues

have you tried poweramp?

 

[Iphony89]

 

[nubbert]

I'm quite impressed with the battery life on mine. One thing that may help is to use black or dark wallpapers because this type of screen uses less power for black.

But I would definitely take it back and try another one as it sounds like the particular one you got is defective.

 

[tekkidd]

Ive got one and i love it. Try returning it for another one or reflashing back to stock.

My S3 has none of the issues you described

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[Bowsa2511]

Your iTunes music might be DRM protected

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[DINLONG]

Going to have to agree with everyone else here. You either got a lemon or have issues with user error or maybe a little of both. I don't have any of those issues either and my gs3 runs circles around my wife's iphone 4s, battery life included.

She is actually taking over my old gs2 next week as that phone kicks hers in the seat too.

 

[lostsoul565]

A little harsh but i agree with the core concept that the iOS is very differnet from the android platform and would seem very foreign however i do think it is a little funny that you waited to switch from the iPhone for an android phone with the familiar "Home" button

thanks zombie I will reset back to factory and try everything again. I was actually waiting for the iphone 5 but took too long and the reviews on the sgs3 were so good i had to try it for myself.

 

[lostsoul565]

1. You want # of email badge on GMAIL icon? or you want # of GMAIL icon in the notification area? Both can be done ... for # of email badge look into using Nova Launcher. In the settings area you would see an option to enable it (cost some $$$ for the pro version for this setting). For # of GMAIL in notification bar ... only ROM I have seen do it is unofficial AOKP build for SGS3. you can try that as well. I am not sure about the stock samsung touch wiz launcher. I rooted and start flashing custom ROMs within a couple of hours of purchasing this phone

2. One thing you have to understand is that battery life is not a one size fit all for android. It heavily depends on your usage and what settings or background processes you have enabled. I know coming from iPhone you want to put all kind of widgets on the home screen and enable all functions like BT, Wifi and GPS etc like iPhone but Android is different. It allows you to have fine grain control over software as well as hardware settings. You should be getting decent battery life (i.e. moderate to heavy use should give you around 16 hrs with 2.5 hrs of screen on time) if not then try to remove some widgets etc. iPhone has built in power management for all these hardwares and you cannot mess with it. But in Android its open to you to change it to your preferences.

3. what kind of music files you have? mp3? FLAC? its possible that music files are corrupted when you try to copy over files from iPhone to SGS3. Take another look and verify that all files are intact and not corrupt. There is nothing wrong with the Sammy music player ... you can also try google play music app from Google Play. But this shouldn't be a problem of music player. Can you try to download another fresh music file from market or another store to see if that works?

4. Bluetooth shouldn't drop connection unless you move out of its range. In close proximity it should stay connected. If it doesn't then you have a defective phone. My first handset had some problems with Bluetooth because every time I tried playing music or pdocast over bluetooth it made cracking noise. I exchanged the handset and now there is no problem.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for taking the time to explain and not telling me iphone user's are not welcome like that other TOOL. anyway I did a factory reset and the music issue is resolved. i will look into nova rom or might as well wait till the jelly been is stable. I still have another 3 weeks or so left so lets see how things go.I think once i root and flash a rom or 2 battery should be better.