DirtyDee
Android Expert
Put in a Sim from a different carrier
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KitKat Upgrade - New thread
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Put in a Sim from a different carrier
androidlover9
Android Enthusiast
DirtyDee
Android Expert
Sadly, I don't have any other sims... is there an app that I could use to tell me?
I have no idea. Sorry but http://swappa.com/devices/att yours should be worth around att S3
androidlover9
Android Enthusiast
I'm gonna sell it to some random dude on the street or something, lol.
But thanks for the link.
androidmog
Member
Is this actually a Kit Kat thing, or just an update to the widget. I'm still running 4.1.2 but ever since the weekend I can only get the weather to update if I have my GPS turned on.
tracsportva
Member
I have sprint too, and updated last Saturday.
I do not like the location button now, but will deal with it.
I have noticed fast battery drain....might be my phone, any suggestions on apps you use to help with the battery drain>??
I do not like the location button now, but will deal with it.
I have noticed fast battery drain....might be my phone, any suggestions on apps you use to help with the battery drain>??
I would start by downloading GSAM, which will give you a better idea on what exactly is causing the battery drain. Once you have identified the offending app (if it is an app) we can work on resolving the issue with you 
Keep in mind there are other factors that can effect battery life, including the strength of the cell signal in your area. A weak signal will force your phone to use more power to stay connected to the towers. Another cause of fast battery drain is background syncing. If you have a lot of apps constantly refreshing content your battery will drain pretty fast.
Keep in mind there are other factors that can effect battery life, including the strength of the cell signal in your area. A weak signal will force your phone to use more power to stay connected to the towers. Another cause of fast battery drain is background syncing. If you have a lot of apps constantly refreshing content your battery will drain pretty fast.
Surprisingly, I haven't had an increase in battery drain. Just the lag issue.
I was running my phone with no micro sd but purchased one and placed it in today: BOOM less lag.
Perhaps that was causing lag? Or perhaps due to powering down a few times periodically through the past few days with battery removal to make sure the phone is completely off. Either way the lag has been significantly lessened.
I was running my phone with no micro sd but purchased one and placed it in today: BOOM less lag.
Perhaps that was causing lag? Or perhaps due to powering down a few times periodically through the past few days with battery removal to make sure the phone is completely off. Either way the lag has been significantly lessened.
Is this based off of information from GSAM, or the internal android battery monitor? We would love to help you out and GSAM provides detailed information so we can help you isolate the issue
This is based on the internal android battery monitor. If you can help me out in any way, I would definitely appreciate it.
Go to the play store and grab GSAM. Run it for 2 days and then we are going to identify what is having your battery for a snack
LouieLou74
Member
Got the update from Sprint this morning to 4.4.2; Aside from the location button changing and quicker camera focusing what else should i be finding?
Go to the play store and grab GSAM. Run it for 2 days and then we are going to identify what is having your battery for a snack
I do have that app. Just not sure how to read it.
Open up GSAM, take a screenshot and post it. Then please press the icon at the bottom left (kinda looks like a vacuum cleaner) and take a screenshot of that and post it, then we can go from there to see what is using all of your battery! You can take screen shots by holding the power button down and then pressing the home key
Open up GSAM, take a screenshot and post it. Then please press the icon at the bottom left (kinda looks like a vacuum cleaner) and take a screenshot of that and post it, then we can go from there to see what is using all of your battery! You can take screen shots by holding the power button down and then pressing the home key
I found out I have some bad batteries. I am going to have to order a few more and we will see what happens from there. I still its more than just the batteries, but I will have to wait and see for sure.
Open up GSAM, take a screenshot and post it. Then please press the icon at the bottom left (kinda looks like a vacuum cleaner) and take a screenshot of that and post it, then we can go from there to see what is using all of your battery! You can take screen shots by holding the power button down and then pressing the home key
I found out I have some bad batteries. I am going to have to order a few more and we will see what happens from there. I still its more than just the batteries, but I will have to wait and see for sure.
mwrobe1
Newbie
I have an AT&T GS3 (rooted 4.3) and a stock Nexus 7 (stock 4.4.2).
I can tell you from using the Nexus 7, the battery saving mode for Bluetooth and Location actually work. Memory usage is considerably less running KitKat as well (the OS has less of a footprint).
I'm waiting as well...BUT...once the stock update for KitKat is out...I'll be waiting for a root exploit too...so I'll be patient.
I'm keeping my GS3 for a bit longer regardless.husonfirst
Newbie
Sprint.
androidlover9
Android Enthusiast
elangomatt
Lurker
I received the Android KitKat 4.4.2 update this morning to my Virgin Mobile SPH-L710 Samsung Galaxy S3. It was just a standard OTA type update. No update yet for a family member with the same phone/carrier though.
DirtyDee
Android Expert
Thought so...
Do you still have Odin and stuff on your computer because if sammobile has it you could update it yourself
jmatherly411
Android Enthusiast
Is the build number KOT49H.L710VPUCNDC? Screenshots?
elangomatt
Lurker
Yes, that is the build number. Before I post the screenshot, is there any personal identifying information that I should remove from the screenshot before posting? I'm not sure what all of the information is that is shown.
Edit: Nevermind, here it is. Nothing looks like a unique identifier to me
