Hi everybody,
The camera flash of my new Samsung S3 haven't worked since the first day I've got my new phone. Factory reset didn't help The phone is in repair now, but I 'm wondering - did anyone have the same problem, or it's only my bad luck.
Thanks!
I don't think that many people have that problem,when I got my crapy arc last year,I didn't have any vibration,had to send it in
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are you sure the flash is on, because the standard setting of the s3 for flash is "always of'
Poker gypsy said:
I don't think that many people have that problem,when I got my crapy arc last year,I didn't have any vibration,had to send it in
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Yep, I guess, you're right. I hoped to get some information regarding the repair - how complicated it is, how long it can take...
Robert333 said:
are you sure the flash is on, because the standard setting of the s3 for flash is "always of'
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Yes, I'm sure
Try a flashlight App from the market then you'll know if it's just cam software related.
You're the first one I've heard of who has a broken LED light, so it's not a common issue.
However even with the most rigorous quality control, when building several millions of a device there are a few bound to be broken upon shipping or have loose connections.
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Hi Everyone
I've got a 32GB WiFi version of sony tablet s running 4.0.3
When i using google voice search and voice input, the microphone can't detect any voice, even i speak very closed
even using skype, no sound at all
is that the microphone problem or the 4.0.3 version problem?
i forgot is that the same issue when i using 3.x
is anyone have the same problem with me?
i searched the internet but can't find a lot and no answer can give it to me.
i will try to call sony center tomorrow
but at least i would like every one in here give me some idea.
Thank you so much first:crying:
osaka.son said:
Hi Everyone
I've got a 32GB WiFi version of sony tablet s running 4.0.3
When i using google voice search and voice input, the microphone can't detect any voice, even i speak very closed
even using skype, no sound at all
is that the microphone problem or the 4.0.3 version problem?
i forgot is that the same issue when i using 3.x
is anyone have the same problem with me?
i searched the internet but can't find a lot and no answer can give it to me.
i will try to call sony center tomorrow
but at least i would like every one in here give me some idea.
Thank you so much first:crying:
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No problem here, What happened before the microphone stopped working?
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andyabc said:
No problem here, What happened before the microphone stopped working?
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I sent back to sony center, they said it may a microphone need to replace or fix. i tried the one in their shop, is no problem, must be mine one only
osaka.son said:
I sent back to sony center, they said it may a microphone need to replace or fix. i tried the one in their shop, is no problem, must be mine one only
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Hardware problem huh?
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andyabc said:
Hardware problem huh?
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My microphne on the Sony S tablet is also intermittent, but, if I re-boot, it's fine for a while. All this happened (and more) since ICS update, NOT impressed at all.
Used to be a great machine, till the ICS update now, it's not..................... !
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My microphne on the Sony S tablet is also intermittent, but, if I re-boot, it's fine for a while. All this happened (and more) since ICS update, NOT impressed at all.
Used to be a great machine, till the ICS update now, it's not..................... !
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True, There are massive amount of bugs on ICS but I don't get the Microphone Bug
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andyabc said:
True, There are massive amount of bugs on ICS but I don't get the Microphone Bug
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is the hardware problem, i 've got back my S, they replaced the brand new one for me:highfive:
Guys i had the same problem, but i solved mine by uninstalling PowerAMP music player. Don't know it was due to this software, but its removal solved my issues
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Guys i had the same problem, but i solved mine by uninstalling PowerAMP music player. Don't know it was due to this software, but its removal solved my issues
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When since does PowerAMP has permission to use the Microphone drivers? XD
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Hello guys,
After my HTC wildfire S, I bought iCrap and since I got used to use Android, I sold it and bought Galaxy S3 :good: However, I have a big problem During calls people cannot hear my voice. I updated the latest version, but still there is a problem during calls. I dont know how to solve it. I think it s a OS problem and it s going to be OK after JB, but I am not sure. Could anyone help me to overcome this problem I will be really appreciate :fingers-crossed:
flash some different basedbands and see if it helps
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Try to set your phone in GSM mode only instead of wcdma and check your connections. Maybe this will help you.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
I actually find my S3 to have generally brilliant call quality. I've come from a 4s and it's much louder and clearer than that was.
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Try to set your phone in GSM mode only instead of wcdma and check your connections. Maybe this will help you.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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thank you for your advice, but i had already tried it and it doesn't work
Edward Zhuang said:
flash some different basedbands and see if it helps
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i dont know whether i have to root it to flash some different basebands. could you please help me?
Your phone should works out of the box. Since you are not rooted. Get Sammy to fix it.
Do factory reset 1st to ensure is not apps related
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xealous said:
Hello guys,
After my HTC wildfire S, I bought iCrap and since I got used to use Android, I sold it and bought Galaxy S3 :good: However, I have a big problem During calls people cannot hear my voice. I updated the latest version, but still there is a problem during calls. I dont know how to solve it. I think it s a OS problem and it s going to be OK after JB, but I am not sure. Could anyone help me to overcome this problem I will be really appreciate :fingers-crossed:
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You should try to deactivate Noise Reduction in call options. I had the same problem and that fix it.
Ninolina said:
You should try to deactivate Noise Reduction in call options. I had the same problem and that fix it.
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Thank you for your recommendation, I did it, it made better, but there is still the same problem but rarely did you fixed it completely or is it like me?
xealous said:
Thank you for your recommendation, I did it, it made better, but there is still the same problem but rarely did you fixed it completely or is it like me?
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I think this is a hardware problem, go to seller and replace the phone till you got warranty
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I think this is a hardware problem, go to seller and replace the phone till you got warranty
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tomorrow i will go to samsung customer support and give it them to fix it. or replace the phone maybe. in turkey, it s not easy to replace. i hope it s gonna be ok.
Hi all
I am the new samsung galaxy s3 user and I bought it in hk and it is the HongKong S3 version.
It was gud but recently it show the very tricky situation when turn on or off the wifi it shows a strange sentence.
And I sent it to HK samsung twice and they just said the hardwares are no problems and fine...they believed that was software pro like apps crash.
Then they flashed it twice for original hk samsung rom....however it doesnt work and i give up to ask the stupid hk samsung.
I hope u guys can help me or let me know what its goin on....
Thanks so much
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Hi all
I am the new samsung galaxy s3 user and I bought it in hk and it is the HongKong S3 version.
It was gud but recently it show the very tricky situation when turn on or off the wifi it shows a strange sentence.
And I sent it to HK samsung twice and they just said the hardwares are no problems and fine...they believed that was software pro like apps crash.
Then they flashed it twice for original hk samsung rom....however it doesnt work and i give up to ask the stupid hk samsung.
I hope u guys can help me or let me know what its goin on....
Thanks so much
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I am not able to find the strange sentence in the pics you have posted..it just shows avast antivirus notification!
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Hi all
I am the new samsung galaxy s3 user and I bought it in hk and it is the HongKong S3 version.
It was gud but recently it show the very tricky situation when turn on or off the wifi it shows a strange sentence.
And I sent it to HK samsung twice and they just said the hardwares are no problems and fine...they believed that was software pro like apps crash.
Then they flashed it twice for original hk samsung rom....however it doesnt work and i give up to ask the stupid hk samsung.
I hope u guys can help me or let me know what its goin on....
Thanks so much
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You sure you have an internation i9300 SG3...? Just wondering :S
Likewise try removing Avast and see if you still get the problem .
jje
JJEgan said:
Likewise try removing Avast and see if you still get the problem .
jje
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nahhhh did u guys c the chinese sentence at the bottum?
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Likewise try removing Avast and see if you still get the problem .
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it is not avast ... it is the sentence at the bottom ... with the funny signs ^^
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it is not avast ... it is the sentence at the bottom ... with the funny signs ^^
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Am getting similar msgs about a running game whatever..... It must b some application i installed which pushes such ads or adware...... How can i know which app? Nd by the way dont know if it is wifi on off related but rather happens when internet source is toggled..... Wifi/3g etc.... Task manager shows no application running....
I asked my (Chinese) wife, it means "The Internet connection was changed".
I don't see any pics man
A quick look at logcat will probably tell you the offending app or process.
It means way of connection to the internet has changed in Chinese
I had a similar issue to this on a UK firmware with an SGS2 and when wifi was enabled it used to display a Korean message, I think there maybe some non-translated strings in this area.
Here is the text if you need it:-
網絡連接狀態改變
So do u guys know how to fixed it?
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So do u guys know how to fixed it?
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Well, there is no "issue" except that they've forgotten to translate a string of text somewhere saying "your internet connection changed" as previously stated. This notification is correct.
If you don't want to root it or flash different firmware you'll have to live with it for now.
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I dont think this is normal situation coz i bought 3 s3 at the same time but others 2 dont show up the chinese sentence and i even asked hk samsung cs and they replied me that shouldnt have this...thats y im askin here and wanna know anyone have same situation as me
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Its completely normal. What the heck u r so worried abt. Your phone doesn't have Devils hand in it . So dont worry
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Hi Guys,
I have played with my new Galaxy S3 4G now since yesterday and i have a mix feeling about it. First of the videos on the net
Ex: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/04/lg-optimus-g-att-hands-on/
This i can play on my iPhone which dont have flash but i can not see the video on GSIII. Why is that?
As i understand i cant download Flash either nowdays (actually i hate Flash but i'm puzzled how my iPhone can play them?)
Lastly my GSIII 4G is crashing quite allot, only today i think it happened 3-4 times (even after it updated to latest SW ALI9). I'm just doing a call using Bluetooth or going to options and enter a menu or start the camera....
I'm not all that impressed with the stability to be honest!
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Hi Guys,
I have played with my new Galaxy S3 4G now since yesterday and i have a mix feeling about it. First of the videos on the net
Ex: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/04/lg-optimus-g-att-hands-on/
This i can play on my iPhone which dont have flash but i can not see the video on GSIII. Why is that?
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You have to install flash, Google is your friend. Hint flash and apk
Either that or just download the lastest and last updated player from the market!! Never understood why people felt the need to get it else where as this is the last & most up todate version. (I know i downloaded both and there are the same)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.flashplayer&feature=search_result#?t=W10.
vampyren said:
Hi Guys,
I have played with my new Galaxy S3 4G now since yesterday and i have a mix feeling about it. First of the videos on the net
Ex: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/04/lg-optimus-g-att-hands-on/
This i can play on my iPhone which dont have flash but i can not see the video on GSIII. Why is that?
As i understand i cant download Flash either nowdays (actually i hate Flash but i'm puzzled how my iPhone can play them?)
Lastly my GSIII 4G is crashing quite allot, only today i think it happened 3-4 times (even after it updated to latest SW ALI9). I'm just doing a call using Bluetooth or going to options and enter a menu or start the camera....
I'm not all that impressed with the stability to be honest!
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This link has the flash player apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774336
Are you using the American s3? If so you are in the wrong forum, don't flash anything on here.
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Either that or just download the lastest and last updated player from the market!! Never understood why people felt the need to get it else where as this is the last & most up todate version. (I know i downloaded both and there are the same)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.flashplayer&feature=search_result#?t=W10.
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How about because we can't get it in the market?
This app is incompatible with your Optus Samsung GT-I9300.
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Kangburra said:
How about because we can't get it in the market?
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Use the link in my post above
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I have a problem where I cannot watch videos while on a phone call. I was trying to watch a YouTube video and it said unable to play, but as soon as I hung up the phone I could play it no problems
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I have a problem where I cannot watch videos while on a phone call. I was trying to watch a YouTube video and it said unable to play, but as soon as I hung up the phone I could play it no problems
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are you on edge or 3g? You can only browse/stream during phone calls when using 3g / H
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kofiaa said:
This link has the flash player apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774336
Are you using the American s3? If so you are in the wrong forum, don't flash anything on here.
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Thanks for the link, will try it a bit later. It seems its not working very well on other browsers then Dolphin though, and to be honest my phone is already very buggy and crashes allot so i'm not sure now if i want one more crappy software on it (yes i hate flash to be honest)
I use the global (EU) Galaxy S3 4G model (black color). I'm really disappointed how unstable the OS/software is really. It crashes like once every hour now. Maybe its the Bluetooth headset that makes it jumpy. When i'm on the call it crashed twice and fast re-booted, call was up but transferred to the phone. The sound was badly distorted so i had to hang up and reboot the phone before i could get good sound. Going to test more without Bluetooth now to see. But overall it is unstable even when doing other simple tasks.
I am on 4g. I also think I am on the wrong forum. I am using the american sg3 on t-mobile. I have put my phone to 4g only. That my have something to do with it
I replaced my phone with a new one and its working perfect now. I just had bad luck and got a bad sample.
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Hi Guys! I am using Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G INDIA model. After more than one year of use suddenly it started working weird.
1. Full 100% charging getting discharged to 0% in 2-3 hrs(99% phone is put on standby mode - not using for anything)
2. When I enable WiFi it is not able to scan. I repeatedly clicked on scan but it is not showing any progress of scanning and not listing my home WiFi network
I have tried:
1. Battery recalibration - no use
2. Factory reset - no use
3. Hard reset - no use
Can somebody help me with this? Is there a way to check that WiFi chip failed or not Or it's an issue with firmware(4.1.2)?
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Hi Guys! I am using Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G INDIA model. After more than one year of use suddenly it started working weird.
1. Full 100% charging getting discharged to 0% in 2-3 hrs(99% phone is put on standby mode - not using for anything)
2. When I enable WiFi it is not able to scan. I repeatedly clicked on scan but it is not showing any progress of scanning and not listing my home WiFi network
I have tried:
1. Battery recalibration - no use
2. Factory reset - no use
3. Hard reset - no use
Can somebody help me with this? Is there a way to check that WiFi chip failed or not Or it's an issue with firmware(4.1.2)?
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What ROM/kernel are you running?Are you rooted?
vish91 said:
What ROM/kernel are you running?Are you rooted?
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I haven't rooted my phone and Please find my phone configuration attached
WiFi button is permanently greyed out?
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WiFi button is permanently greyed out?
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No, I am able to turn on WiFi.... but it's not scanning though my friend mobile S3 is able to list my home network.
1.battery might require replacement
2.try WiFi fix app from playstore.If it doesn't work,try flashing stock ROM.
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vish91 said:
1.battery might require replacement
2.try WiFi fix app from playstore.If it doesn't work,try flashing stock ROM.
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Done flashing stock ROM. Still same issue!
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Done flashing stock ROM. Still same issue!
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Change your baseband and report here
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vishal11in said:
Change your baseband and report here
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How can we change baseband? You mean by flashing a custom ROM? Please guide me....
I went to service center to know about the issue. He was just re-installed stock ROM by rooting the device even not hearing to my problem. When I say WIFI scanning is not working he turned on WiFi and was saying it's working. But I told him to let the phone scan for any WiFi hotspots close by(My friend phone SIII able to list all available hotspots). He then pressed scan and was saying motherboard was gone. Is that true? How can he say blindly even not checking until I tell him to check the WiFi.
If I need to change the motherboard how much does it costs in INDIA? and does it carries any warranty?
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How can we change baseband? You mean by flashing a custom ROM? Please guide me....
I went to service center to know about the issue. He was just re-installed stock ROM by rooting the device even not hearing to my problem. When I say WIFI scanning is not working he turned on WiFi and was saying it's working. But I told him to let the phone scan for any WiFi hotspots close by(My friend phone SIII able to list all available hotspots). He then pressed scan and was saying motherboard was gone. Is that true? How can he say blindly even not checking until I tell him to check the WiFi.
If I need to change the motherboard how much does it costs in INDIA? and does it carries any warranty?
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firstly, you should be rooted to change the baseband.
If you are rooted that find any compatible baseband of your rom version and flash the zip file through recovery.
As far as the motherboard is concerned, it is costly affair. Before coming to the conclusion of motherboard being damaged, lets first try all possible options. I don't see the motherboard issue here.
PM me your rom details and i will find a baseband for you.
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firstly, you should be rooted to change the baseband.
If you are rooted that find any compatible baseband of your rom version and flash the zip file through recovery.
As far as the motherboard is concerned, it is costly affair. Before coming to the conclusion of motherboard being damaged, lets first try all possible options. I don't see the motherboard issue here.
PM me your rom details and i will find a baseband for you.
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Thank you for your continuous support in resolving the issue. I am very grateful for your support.
I have no idea how can I give my ROM details. These are the details I can provide so far. Please ask me if you need any
Model: GT-I9100G
ROM: Jelly Bean 4.1.2
PDA: I9100GDDLS3
CSC: I9100GODDLS3
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Thank you for your continuous support in resolving the issue. I am very grateful for your support.
I have no idea how can I give my ROM details. These are the details I can provide so far. Please ask me if you need any
Model: GT-I9100G
ROM: Jelly Bean 4.1.2
PDA: I9100GDDLS3
CSC: I9100GODDLS3
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we need to be rooted first so go through this post thoroughly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065581.
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we need to be rooted first so go through this post thoroughly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065581.
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As suggested I have rooted this and flashed custom ROM - cyanogenmod 10.1
No luck WIFI not working... seems motherboard issue
Can we buy motherboard separately in India? Does it carries any warranty?
pokuri999 said:
As suggested I have rooted this and flashed custom ROM - cyanogenmod 10.1
No luck WIFI not working... seems motherboard issue
Can we buy motherboard separately in India? Does it carries any warranty?
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Check your local area market for a used motherboard as going for a new one will cost you heavy.
I dont thing it will carry warrenty unless you send it to samsung for repair
What exactly happens when you on the wifi.
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fixed problem?
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fixed problem?
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No, I am planning to go for samsung service center and get the motherboard replaced. When I called them they confirmed that motherboard will carry 3 months warranty. So, I thought it's better to go for warranty piece.
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No, I am planning to go for samsung service center and get the motherboard replaced. When I called them they confirmed that motherboard will carry 3 months warranty. So, I thought it's better to go for warranty piece.
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My advise wud be to see some local repair shop as it might be a loose connection and would not need the replacement. No harm in getting it checked as he will not ask more than 200-300 rs. If still u find it did not work go for motherboard replacement from samsung.
Btw how much did they asked you for motherboard
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