FabSwingers.com forum: samsung galaxy S 3 mini

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Been looking at this phone as a possible option anyone own one and got there thoughts about it please

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi scarlet I own one and the battery is awful but other than that its a good phone the ideal size but id have a look at others if I was you and compare them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have the big s3 and love it. Apart from size I think they are pretty much same. S4 is now available in mini aswell.

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

A friend has one and she has had problems with the battery.....

Not sure how much of it has to do with apps she runs though, as many dont turn off data....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes ageeed the battery shocking mine switches of sometimes to but part from that not bad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A friend has one and she has had problems with the battery.....

Not sure how much of it has to do with apps she runs though, as many dont turn off data...."
I always have power saver on and brightness low and have to charge it twice a day which is kinda irritating

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So I have the big s3 and have no probs with battery life. Maybe go large then?

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i would hold on till sept 10

rumour is apple may bring out a cheap iphone to rival it..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love mine and have no problem with the battery, easy to use, lots of apps, good size, looks smart and IS smart.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Its the mini s3 not the large I am looking at...so not helpful advice there guys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would go for the mini if I had the choice. I chose the big one and find it too big and cumbersome. it takes two hands to use it so useless in a car. obviously with the smaller screen it isn't as good for email, internet games etc but if you use it primarily as a phone then go for the mini

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got one, it's fantastic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I also have an S3 mini. No problem with battery life and the phone beats my old iPhone 4S hands down.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ooo thats more positive. Only need it for internet, phone and texts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The battery can't be as bad as an iPhone surly?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Its the mini s3 not the large I am looking at...so not helpful advice there guys

Wow. Incredibly rude. Offer you friendly advice and you feel the need to respond like this. I mention the large S3 as an alternative as others had complained about poor battery life on the mini. Why bother!!!!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Its the mini s3 not the large I am looking at...so not helpful advice there guys

You are quite sensitive of you think that's rude lol

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By *rica77Couple
over a year ago

Norwich

I have the S3 mini. I have no problems with the battery it could be that you're running too many apps.The size is much better than the standard sized S3. Only problem I have is the screen occasionally is not touch sensitive... Oh yes and a few times it says all my contacts are called "Anonymous". I have to switch phone iff and restart, Anyone else experienced these problems.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Its the mini s3 not the large I am looking at...so not helpful advice there guys

You are quite sensitive of you think that's rude lol"

Yawn!!!!! 1! 1!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Its the mini s3 not the large I am looking at...so not helpful advice there guys

You are quite sensitive of you think that's rude lol

Yawn!!!!! 1! 1!"

Are you tired?? Probably explains why you are so sensitive this morning. I'd suggest an afternoon nap or an early night if I were you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a htc one and love it,battery lasts for a few days and quick for internet use in 3g areas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Its the mini s3 not the large I am looking at...so not helpful advice there guys

You are quite sensitive of you think that's rude lol

Yawn!!!!! 1! 1!

Are you tired?? Probably explains why you are so sensitive this morning. I'd suggest an afternoon nap or an early night if I were you

Still yawninggggggggggg soooooo tedious.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have a look at the Nexus 4.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive got one and love it. Battery no worse than any other phone ive had. Keyboard a bit of a pain tho having to shift to type some common symbols like commas. Lots of good features

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Oh dear seems someone took offence to my comment. Hey ho

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got the huawei y300 pretty decent but was looking at eirher the samsung minis 3 or 4...good advice all round

Now anyone fancy a shag lol

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By *icboobs26Woman
over a year ago

Bristol

I have s3 mini. As I wanted a phone size phone not a small tablet size phone like the s3 and s4 are. I think its just right size for holding. And doing phone stuff like texting and most web browsing. It handles running apps n stuff well but is true what others say about battery life. But I am on it a lot!!!!

Ive not found anything bad about it.

Oh plus the camera is good too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thnx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh dear seems someone took offence to my comment. Hey ho "

No offence taken just suprised some friendly helpful advice is greeted with negativity. But I guess some people can't help themselves. HEY HO!!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have this phone, good apps, miles better than my last one, bit of a pain texting because my fingers are so big...have to use stylus....but great buy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Galaxy S4 here..matches my Galaxy Note lol. I personally love it and like bigger phone and screen..saves me finding my glasses

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got the s3 mini and I love it! Initially I had problems with it turning itself off but its sorted itself and hasnt done it since. I charge mine once a day, which is good considering im always using it

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

can anyone answer this question..i want to put stuff on my phone to the memory card .tryed everything even the shop said phone Samsung but dont want to. any ideas,.?? but dont want to root my phone and apps dont work to shift.??.. its a Samsung mini x x X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I (male) have the S3 Mini and it is a nice phone. Battery life depends on what I am doing. if I have the brightness up full and spend alot of time on Wifi, I will need to charge it every second night. but generally it's a good phone. it's useful to install AVG or Avast Anti Virus on your smart phone (Alot of dirty apps out there)

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Ive got one and love it. Battery no worse than any other phone ive had. Keyboard a bit of a pain tho having to shift to type some common symbols like commas. "

Yes that annoys the heck out of me as I like to type proper like!! I wonder if it could be switched?? Other than that I am happy with mine, I just charge it every night.

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

. .BUT HOW DO YOU MOVE APPS FROM PHONE TO SD CARD!!!!????. BETCHA CANT TELL ME..AND AS I SAID I'VE TRIED ALL THE USUAL METHODS.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

". .BUT HOW DO YOU MOVE APPS FROM PHONE TO SD CARD!!!!????. BETCHA CANT TELL ME..AND AS I SAID I'VE TRIED ALL THE USUAL METHODS."

I already told you. You can only move a few apps on newer versions of Android but most you can't.

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

". .BUT HOW DO YOU MOVE APPS FROM PHONE TO SD CARD!!!!????. BETCHA CANT TELL ME..AND AS I SAID I'VE TRIED ALL THE USUAL METHODS.

I already told you. You can only move a few apps on newer versions of Android but most you can't."
i know that but there is usually stil an answer, .or is that it impossible?

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I'm going for the Ace 3 in May

*courtesy of the useless information department*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Impossible to move the apps? As far as I know yes. They changed how it all works, so SD cards are just for pictures, music etc. Probably so you have to buy the bigger capacity phones.

I may be talking out of my arse but that is what I seem to remember when I looked into it but my memory is pretty awful.

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

". .BUT HOW DO YOU MOVE APPS FROM PHONE TO SD CARD!!!!????. BETCHA CANT TELL ME..AND AS I SAID I'VE TRIED ALL THE USUAL METHODS.

I already told you. You can only move a few apps on newer versions of Android but most you can't. i know that but there is usually stil an answer, .or is that it impossible?"
so can someone tell me why Samsung thought i know what we will do we wil bring out a phone with a 32gig memory card but we wil make it so they cant put most shit on it???...,there is also loads of apps to enable me to move memory but none of them work???.

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

other than the obvious shite its a good phone

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

". .BUT HOW DO YOU MOVE APPS FROM PHONE TO SD CARD!!!!????. BETCHA CANT TELL ME..AND AS I SAID I'VE TRIED ALL THE USUAL METHODS.

I already told you. You can only move a few apps on newer versions of Android but most you can't. i know that but there is usually stil an answer, .or is that it impossible? so can someone tell me why Samsung thought i know what we will do we wil bring out a phone with a 32gig memory card but we wil make it so they cant put most shit on it???...,there is also loads of apps to enable me to move memory but none of them work???."
.i realise now why its called a mini its got the memory of a pea

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By *picyspiregirlCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

Samsung have been having problems with batteries swelling up, causing the phone to switch itself off and stop working.

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

"Samsung have been having problems with batteries swelling up, causing the phone to switch itself off and stop working."
shame its memory wouldn't swell up

but would probably switch itself off.

this phone seem shiter r r by the minute

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Agree with the comments about the battery issues. Ive noticed my phone seems to lock up/discharge itself on a regular basis. Maybe because the software is a bit old now? Im not due an upgrade until Jan next year but will stick with Samsung whatever I upgrade to.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

I have the normal s3. Battery can last a couple of days unless I use it heavily.

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

"Agree with the comments about the battery issues. Ive noticed my phone seems to lock up/discharge itself on a regular basis. Maybe because the software is a bit old now? Im not due an upgrade until Jan next year but will stick with Samsung whatever I upgrade to."
the technical term is sneezing or doin a jobbi

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love mine, easy to use, as mentioned battery life isn't great but gets you through the day.

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

..BUT HOW THE FUCK DOES ANYONE MOVE THEIR APPS TO SD CARD???. .i heard a whisper there could be a cash reward. .sh x x X

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By *wiftieeMan
over a year ago

near Glasgow

"Oh dear seems someone took offence to my comment. Hey ho "

Sadly, some people can't cope with a bit of frankness!! I wouldn't worry about it.

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By *wiftieeMan
over a year ago

near Glasgow

"can anyone answer this question..i want to put stuff on my phone to the memory card .tryed everything even the shop said phone Samsung but dont want to. any ideas,.?? but dont want to root my phone and apps dont work to shift.??.. its a Samsung mini x x X"

If you mean that you want to move apps to a memory card, you can no longer do this with the newer versions of Android.

Only pics, music, personal files can be stored on memory cards.

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By *wiftieeMan
over a year ago

near Glasgow

"Ive got one and love it. Battery no worse than any other phone ive had. Keyboard a bit of a pain tho having to shift to type some common symbols like commas.

Yes that annoys the heck out of me as I like to type proper like!! I wonder if it could be switched?? Other than that I am happy with mine, I just charge it every night."

Try downloading some alternative keyboards from the PlayStore, see if one of them suits your needs better.

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By *wiftieeMan
over a year ago

near Glasgow

". .BUT HOW DO YOU MOVE APPS FROM PHONE TO SD CARD!!!!????. BETCHA CANT TELL ME..AND AS I SAID I'VE TRIED ALL THE USUAL METHODS."

Simple answer; you can't!!

And there's no need to shout, thanks!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have S3 mini. Due for upgrade soon. Will deffo get another. Had no problems with it, so far. Great phone, use it daily for calls, email, texts, whatsap, fab mobile. Charge it overnight, does the job for me.

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

.sorry..so i take it i cant put the things like apps that take up most of the memory on any phone to my sd CARD then ..SAMSUNG YOU CUNT WITH YOUR BIG COMPANY AND FANCY TELEVISIONS WHY DID YOU MAKE A PHONE WITH THE MEMORY OF A DOG WITH DEMENTIA THAT TAKES A 32GIG SD CARD BUT CANT PUT SHIT ON IT...THE FOUNDATION OF THE GOOD NAME OF YOUR COMPANY ARE CRUMBLING AS I SPEAK.....UNLESS YOU PHONE ME AND TELL ME THE WEE CODE THATS PROBABLY SOMETHIN LIKE 1234 AND AND TICKLE THE BATTERY AND ALLOW ME TO OPEN THE FULL CAPACITY OF THIS PHONE...WE ALL KNOW THEY ARE REALLY EXPERT TRACKING DEVICES THAT RECORD EVERY MOVE WE MAKE AND WE ARE ALL CURRENTLY USING LESS THAN 0.5% OF THE REAL CAPACITY OF THE PHONES BRAIN AND IM GOIN TO BUST YOUR ASS BRAIN AND BRING YOUR MAGNIFICENT TELEVISION AND OTHER ELECTRICAL GOOD COMPANY TO ITS KNEES IF YOU DONT SEND ME THE WEE CODE THINGY TO OPEN MY MEMORY..I KNOW YOU KNOW I KNOW YOU KNOW I KNOW. ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i would hold on till sept 10

rumour is apple may bring out a cheap iphone to rival it..

thats interesting x my contract is up in oct x

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

. .i wil accept one of YOUR lovely televisions as a peace offering for the memory thing

x x X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes l used to have one but now have the full s4, you cant go wrong with samsung! You can get a better battery for the mini which lasts longer too. Forget I phones!!!

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