For those who own this model, I'm having trouble researching it. Is this equivalent to the Galaxy S3? Worse, better? I realize it's only 3G.
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No, it's not equivalent to Galaxy S3. It has Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Galaxy S3 has v4.1 (Jelly bean) and supports 4G. You can see full features here: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_duos_s7562-4883.php
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So there is a trend here. I even changed the APN, but no luck. My phone was also from Samsung Australia. Someone reading from BrightPoint or Amazon should take a look. May be that whole batch of phone has defective 3G radios or something like that. Also, in spite of checking for updates dozens of times, the ICS version was stuck to 4.0.1, whereas I read that lot of people are on 4.0.4
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So I had posted earlier based on the seller's data. Anyways, I just received the phone today and this is what I find: This phone is completely unlocked, 9900 model that works with AT&T (USA), Rogers, Telus and Bell (Canada). Unlike what is mentioned in the technical description, it supports the 850Mhz UMTS as well, so you get full 3G speed with AT&T. This will not give you 3G with T-Mobile as it does not support the 1700 MHz band. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Does this product have the 1700/2100 band? The seller's description does not state so. Without this band, the phone will not be able to work on T-Mobile 3G. It is a GSM phone, so no Sprint or Verizon. Also, without the 850 MHz UMTS, it will also not serve AT&T. Hence, without 1700/2100 (note only 2100 will not work and listening/transmitting frequencies are different) this phone will not get 3G speeds for ANY major US telecom operator (EDGE may be present). Can the seller please clarify?
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I honestly did not get that far with knowing the phone. I had a poor signal with this model. I do recall the features were incredibly small. Personally, I would seek a much better phone than the LG Rumor.
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Hi I have the I9195 in the US and I used it with T Mobile, I am not 100% sure but when I was doing my research to buy this phone I remember reading somewhere that the I9195 is the one that would get 3G in the US.I am sorry I am not being very technical, but I hope it might help you to know that.
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I'm thinking about getting this phone on simple mobile please let me know if it does work on simple mobile and if it does get 3g
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I beg to differ, as the international version is a bit different, Mostly he international ones support more bands and the unlocked one not (2600 aka b7 for an lte example) I'm actually looking for one that does support that band cause that's the one supported on my country for lte. There's a "international" version around here but it has pretty bad reviews
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Honestly, I can't find anything in our receipts or manuals that identifies the phone as anything beyond "Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini". I'd get the dimensions on both phones if you can and compare. Sorry I couldn't be of more help!
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I have been using this in the US with service provided by Straight Talk. So far it works good with 3G capabilities. Software updates , etc. are available from Samsung.uk since this is the version distributed in the UK. Updates are not available from Samsung.com. Otherwise it is a good phone.
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The phone doesn't support 3G in the United States, only 2G (EDGE). I had one and replaced it with the real Note 2 from Samsung, much more expensive, but much more worth the money. So happy with the real deal. Don't waste your money...
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It's an older phone now, and therefore only supports 3G. Or at least, that's the case with mine, I don't think they ever came out with an updated 4G version.
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I just got it. No, 3G doesn't work. It doesn't work with AT&T; either, just tried it today.
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If I remember correctly I think mine was 3G I no longer have the phone and cannot remember. I had a lot of trouble with the phone ...on my personal experience
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I think this phone is better. I like the HTC Sense OS much better than Touchwiz and the all aluminum build quality is much better (and better looking) than the S3 Mini. I'd take this over the S3 without question.
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this its not a 4g phone. for a 16 yera old girl, i recomen you the s3 mini, don`t work with 4g but the 3g in canada its fast. be carefull because the s3 mini have 2 diferent models, check with the operator the 3g band tio buy the correct one
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That is certainly true. But, since I have that phone (3GS) in my possession and do not have it for sale I am curious as to why you are posting this question. Unless you are trying to buy a phone from an Amazon seller and not from me - - THEN your question is very relevant . . . but should be directed to the specific seller. Your question was sent to me by Amazon as a general knowledge question.
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I did not receive mine yet buy here is a link for galaxy 3 specs might help.http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9300_galaxy_s_iii-4238.php