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  1. Android News

    Android Nougat updates arrive for Verizon’s Galaxy J3 and Sprint's Galaxy J7

    Two more of Samsung's modest, budget-friendly Galaxy J-series devices are moving to Android Nougat. Verizon's Galaxy J3 is getting it, as well as the Sprint Galaxy J7.
  2. Android News

    AT&T Samsung Galaxy J3 finally getting Nougat

    AT&T has announced that the Nougat update for the Galaxy J3 is now rolling out.
  3. Android News

    Samsung brings Galaxy J3 and J7 to the States on July 28

    Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 can be purchased in the US starting on July 28 both in stores and online. The Galaxy J3 is $149 while the Galaxy J7 is going to run $219.
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    Does the Boost J320P have apn edit problems after unlock?

    I was wondering if the Boost J320P has apn edit problems after unlock? What about boost mobile samsung phones in general? I ask this because I know Boost LG phones do. Thanks.
  5. Greenveg

    Home screen wallpaper

    I have done a factory reset on my Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016 UK model). My files were backed up. I have tried to reinstate the photo from Gallery I use for my Homescreen Wallpaper. It used to fill all of the screen. The photo is now very large, and about half of it fills the screen. I have tried...
  6. Android News

    Leaked render reveals the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)'s design

    The design of the low-end Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) has been revealed through a leaked press render of the phone. The budget-friendly device will have a 5-inch display and will sport many of the same design characteristics as the Samsung Galaxy S5.
  7. Android News

    Walmart Black Friday deals include cheap phones, tablets and Google's Chromecast 2

    Walmart is looking tp please eager shoppers on Black Friday. The retailer has published its list of deeply discounted products which includes a $249 Samsung Galaxy S6 on Straight Talk, Verizon’s $39 Galaxy J3 or AT&T GoPhone’s $49 Huawei Ascend XT. There's also a $99 Lenovo Tab 3 10.1 and...
  8. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) stops by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group for Bluetooth certification

    Samsung's Galaxy J3 (2017) has made its obligatory stop at the Bluetooth Special Interest Group 's offices for its Bluetooth certification. The phone is said to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 430 SoC with 4GB of RAM, 8MP primary camera and a 5MP front-facing camera.
  9. Greenveg

    Saved passwords

    I have a Samsung Galaxy j3 (2016). I live in the UK. I have saved a few passwords in my Bookmarks, and I now realise that if my phone was lost or stolen, my details would be shown. Can you please tell me how to cancel these passwords. My browser is Google Chrome.
  10. Greenveg

    Help Transferring numbers

    I have a Galaxy J3 (2016) phone and I have successfully transferred my numbers and names to my car. A friend of mine has a Galaxy J5 (2015) and we have tried to do the same transfer to his car. His car is paired to the phone ok. We tapped on Contacts, and then MORE. On my phone when I do this a...
  11. Jan Galkowski

    Downloading Uber app for Galaxy J3?

    If I navigate to the Google Play store on my Galaxy, and bring up the Uber app, when I click on "INSTALL", nothing appears to happen. I do not get an "accept permissions" pop-up. It just ignores me. The phone is new. Are there some permissions some place I need to set to allow such...
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    Software Update

    This software update has appeared on my phone, asking me to download and install it. There's no author. It simply says it's 240.05 mb then states it's Version:J320PVPU1APH2/J320PSPT1APH2/J320PVPU1APH2 Can someone verify whether this is legit? Thank you
  13. Greenveg

    Casting to tv

    Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy J3 phone. I have been trying to cast from the phone to my tv. There is a Google Chromecast plugged into the HDMI socket on the tv, and I have the Chromecast and Allcast apps on my phone. I have no problem casting a video. I have an app called Mobdro installed on the...
  14. R

    "Too many tabs open"

    I keep getting an error msge in internet saying more than 16 tabs are open when as far as I can see I have only 1. Is there a method of identifying tabs and deleting them?
  15. Lana30

    Help Bluetooth Issues

    Hi All, The problem is the following: The phone won't connect properly to the Bluetooth stereo to a 2011 ford Focus and have tried a range of solutions to fix the problem such as downloading a different calling app and resetting the phone. The J3 will connect with the car, allowing access call...
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    Help Still Getting Texts on Old Phone

    Ok so i have Virgin Mobile, and i had switched to the Samsung Galaxy J3 after having the LG G Stylo (1). After a few weeks, people are starting to tell me that when they call me it goes straight to Voicemail. This is true. What is also true is that the time that this is happening, i get texts...
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    Does the Samsung Galaxy J3-6 have a musical sound at boot/shut down?

    I just got the Verizon version of this phone # SM-J320VPP several days ago, and it's silent at startup/shutdown. I've had quite a few phones from various carriers that had this sound. Is this normal on the J3-6 not to have this, or is Samsung doing away with the startup sound? The phone is...
  18. Android News

    Low-end Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro announced for China

    Samsung has taken the wraps off of the budget-friendly Galaxy J3 Pro. The phone is equipped with a 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable internal storage, 1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 8MP main camera, 5MP selfie cam and a pretty decent 2,650mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy J3...
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    Loss of network signal / No internet connection possible / Simcard detection error

    Samsung Galaxy J3 DUOS (2016) SM J320F/DSGSMH SAME IDENTICAL PROBLEMS IN TWO DEVICES (one is mine, one belongs to my wife). Black: bought 16 April 2016 White: bought 14 May 2016 For both phones holds true: Phone is encrypted (phone+microSD card) and updated the latest android version...
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    Root Custom ROMs?

    Any custom ROMs available for the J3? Specifically Cyanogenmod.
  21. Android News

    AT&T is now selling the Samsung Galaxy J3

    AT&T is the latest carrier to announce availability of the Samsung Galaxy J3. The company is carrying it or $169 off-contract. The device features a 720p 5" AMOLED display, quad-core SoC, 1.5GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, 5MP rear and 2MP front cameras, 2,600 mAh battery with Android 6.0.1...
  22. Android News

    Verizon Wireless now has the Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 for $110

    Verizon's pre-paid customers now have a new smartphone to choose from with the 2016 model of the Galaxy J3. This device can be purchased for $109.99 without a contract that includes a 5" AMOLED display, quad-core SoC, 1.5GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, 5MP rear and 2MP front cameras, 2,600 mAh...
  23. Curtis1973

    Root TWRP Recovery And Root - Samsung Galaxy J3 SM-J320P

    Please see thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-teamwin-recovery-project-3-0-2-t3356616 Important Note : This is for the Sprint variants (Sprint,Boost,Virgin Mobile USA) of the Samsung Galaxy J3. It will not work on any other J3. The U.S. Cellular J3 will...
  24. Curtis1973

    Root Modified System Applications

    I will be uploading various system apps that I have personally modified over time. Applications such as framework changes,system ui changes and other. Each of these apps will require you to be familiar with the only rooting method we have at this time which is king root. It will also require you...
  25. Android News

    AT&T launches the Galaxy J3 and GoPhone-exclusive Samsung Galaxy Express Prime

    Today AT&T has announced two new devices from the South Korean tech giant. The first is the Galaxy J3, it has Samsung KNOX support and it will cost $5.67 a month with the Next 24 plan. More details are expected to be revealed early next month. The second device is exclusive to AT&T's pre-paid...