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S3 custom ROMs are so less.Why？

As a S3 uesr, I am very worried about the numbers of custom ROM.
Yesterday I saw a ROM for S3 which is named BackToBasics.But dropbox is busy.
What is the difference between S3 and S4 ROM? Can we make it by ourselves?
Thanks!

fenxer said:
As a S3 uesr, I am very worried about the numbers of custom ROM.
Yesterday I saw a ROM for S3 which is named BackToBasics.But dropbox is busy.
What is the difference between S3 and S4 ROM? Can we make it by ourselves?
Thanks!
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You have to have development knowledge to make any rom. The S3 One S has a different chipset (duh) than the S4 One S and less users have it. ROMs are not compatible with both.

Just wait a bit s3 one s is being sold more than the s4 version so we should get more support in the future.
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The S3 just got its first custom recovery a week or so ago, ROMs will come. Until HTC releases the Ville C3 with AMD K6-2 CPU in select markets in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas that is.

Please thank this post, if you want TrickDroid for the S3 (just want to see how many people are interested and if it's worth it)

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Please thank this post, if you want TrickDroid for the S3 (just want to see how many people are interested and if it's worth it)
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Be sure that whole people in world will thank you for S3 rom if they knew for this post. I am from Serbia, and whole our country have S3 version.
More and more people are getting S3 version, i think that soon S3 will be much more popular than S4.

thecoby said:
Be sure that whole people in world will thank you for S3 rom if they knew for this post. I am from Serbia, and whole our country have S3 version.
More and more people are getting S3 version, i think that soon S3 will be much more popular than S4.
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S4 will always be more popular...
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No it won't all Asia and middleast and most Europe have s3 version, so wont be as big gap in couple months.
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clewis said:
No it won't all Asia and middleast and most Europe have s3 version, so wont be as big gap in couple months.
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But why would you buy a phone with last generation tech in a next generation world? Unless it is a specialty phone--Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Note--you'd be better off waiting until the newer model is within your grasp.
I might be wrong, but I thought this was how most people thought when it came to technology? I imagine the anguish of people who bought the S4 model only to find out it had been replaced with an older processor when they were sent back to the factory or the anger of people who see their friends with the original model, love it, and rush out to buy it only to find they've, again, gotten the ''New and Improved'' model.
HTC's S3 model will not become more popular. It will be the reason why people leave the phone or the brand.
EDIT: I should bring up that if you have your S4 model replaced by HTC. You can call them and request that they replace the replacement with the model you originally bought.

Tbf it isn't the stock s3 cpu it has been improve with better battery life and performance so isn't as big gap as u think there is. And I have played with an s4 one s and I have the s3 and from when I played with it there was no difference between the two they did a good job with the s3 version off the phone it is the best and fastest and most smooth phone I have had I'm loving my one s s3.
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clewis said:
it isn't the stock s3 cpu it has been improve with better battery life and performance
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I'm quite confused on that. The reason that the S4 is better isn't due to the clock settings. It's due to it being a newer 28mm platform. Improved battery life over other S3 phones doesn't mean much to me when I get 6+ hours of screen time as the average for the S4. [My latest is 9:20 hours of use]
I know this cuts both ways--I'll say this so you don't have too: ''It's the same for you''--but just because you think the S3 is fine doesn't mean other people will. The Questions section is a large showcase of this. People complaining that they got the S3 or wondering how they could tell if it was the S3. The fact--I say quite poshly--is that you're paying the same amount of money for a worse phone. Doesn't matter how big or small the gap is, you're still paying for less.
Sorry if I come off negatively, but this is something I'm quite passionate about. I believe that everyone should be given the phone that was originally released. A phone other people still get to use. For HTC to shaft my brothers of the globe is--in my eyes--a travesty.

The people who don't know the difference between the two models won't be on xda. Therefore it won't become more popular on xda. People on xda or those who do now he difference will buy the s4.
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torxx said:
Please thank this post, if you want TrickDroid for the S3 (just want to see how many people are interested and if it's worth it)
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There are lots of Licensed one S whose CPU is S3 and most of us have less ROMs. If you can make TrickDroid for the S3, We would appreciate you very much!:good:

xxquicksh0txx said:
The people who don't know the difference between the two models won't be on xda. Therefore it won't become more popular on xda. People on xda or those who do now he difference will buy the s4.
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I only want to said when I bought the one s ,I didn't know it is S3 . HTC hadn't announced the one s after June which sold in China interior is all S3! Although I feel very angry , now I only play this mobile anyway...

fenxer said:
I only want to said when I bought the one s ,I didn't know it is S3 . HTC hadn't announced the one s after June which sold in China interior is all S3! Although I feel very angry , now I only play this mobile anyway...
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Yeah, or people didn't know they were being ripped off.
Still a good device, but not as good as it should be for a "flagship"
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Being that S4 is indeed better, but for HTC.. there will not be a lot of S4 produced because there short on parts thus the S3 will come around more. The S4 is like experimental.. S3 tho will be more wide ranged.. I will still stick w the S4 tho... Better chips.
(S4) HTC 1s

I need two more guys who have some free time and can test a S3 ROM, please write me a pm if you are ready

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I need two more guys who have some free time and can test a S3 ROM, please write me a pm if you are ready
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Where is the download address? I want to have a try.

HTC One S Versions

Hi,
I recently bought (and returned to the store!) a brand new Black HTC One S, the phone was amazing but during a benchmark I noticed something disturbing, My 1S was the C2 version so it has the old S3 chipset with 220 GPU and 1.7GHZ CPU, I jet back to the store and ask them about it just to realize they have no idea that the 1S comes in 2 versions....BTW, I'm from Israel.
After talking to the tech guys at the store they told me they can't tell if the phone is the C2 version or not without installing a hardware info app.
Can anyone tell me please, is there a way to know what version the phone is just from looking at the box or from within the phone menu?
Is there a way to know that from the IMEI # ?
I got full refund and the option to upgrade to the 1X or S3 for that matter but I really can't decide. these phones are not cheap and I want to make the right decision.
One more thing, does anyone know what are the prices for the 1S and the 1X in Germany? I have a friend who's flying there tomorrow and can buy me one there...
Thanks a lot for your help and sorry for the looong post
Rotem.

model number of S4 version is z520e, the model number of S3 version (C2) is z560e.
This number is printed on the box.

chapo-grelo said:
model number of S4 version is z520e, the model number of S3 version (C2) is z560e.
This number is printed on the box.
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Thanks a lot man, I will check it out tomorrow at the store I dealt with .
In case all 1S in Israel are S3 (or C2), Where can I get the S4 version online? Or should I just upgrade to the 1X for like $40 (though I don't really like it)...
Thanks!

Rotem_46 said:
Thanks a lot man, I will check it our tomorrow at the store.
In case all 1S in Israel are S3, Where can I get the S4 version online? Or should I just upgrade to the 1X for like $40...
Thanks!
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Probably the One X if all are S3's. It's a beast device. You won't be sad either way you go!
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invasion2 said:
Probably the One X if all are S3's. It's a beast device. You won't be sad either way you go!
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Well in case all are S3 then I won't buy it for sure.
But what if I can get the S4? Maybe online from the US or something, Should I go with it or with the 1X?
I have a friend who's flying to Germany tomorrow but I think they also have the S3 over there...not sure though.

Rotem_46 said:
Well in case all are S3 then I won't buy it for sure.
But what if I can get the S4? Maybe online from the US or something, Should I go with it or with the 1X?
I have a friend who's flying to Germany tomorrow but I think they also have the S3 over there...not sure though.
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Get the One X because from the USA it'll be a lot for international shipping.
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Germany
Rotem_46 said:
Well in case all are S3 then I won't buy it for sure.
But what if I can get the S4? Maybe online from the US or something, Should I go with it or with the 1X?
I have a friend who's flying to Germany tomorrow but I think they also have the S3 over there...not sure though.
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As far as I can tell, all Germany (austria, swiss) One S are Z-520e (S4). Just be sure not to buy a branded device like T-Mob.DE, since it's ROM is full of bloatware in germ. language. The Z-560e (S3) version are common mostly in EE (east europe) countries. Just check the bottom of that white paper box for model 520e or 560e.

invasion2 said:
Probably the One X if all are S3's. It's a beast device. You won't be sad either way you go!
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Let me get it straight, if I can get my hands on an S4 version of the One S I should get it instead of the One X ?
My dilemma is that I believe the One X will get all updates and will be more compatible with future apps and what not while the One S will not, plus I think in the near future all apps will take advantage of quad core cpu's so thats why I'm confused.
It may seem easy to chose but I really like the One S and don't really like the X (its not that bad it just doesn't look as good as the S)...
Anyway, Do you think I'd rather get the S4 instead the 1X ? (considering its $40 difference).
Thanks.

Rotem_46 said:
Let me get it straight, if I can get my hands on an S4 version of the One S I should get it instead of the One X ?
My dilemma is that I believe the One X will get all updates and will be more compatible with future apps and what not while the One S will not, plus I think in the near future all apps will take advantage of quad core cpu's so thats why I'm confused.
It may seem easy to chose but I really like the One S and don't really like the X (its not that bad it just doesn't look as good as the S)...
Anyway, Do you think I'd rather get the S4 instead the 1X ? (considering its $40 difference).
Thanks.
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IMO the One S S4 has a better architecture, based on Krait. The process technology is also 28nm, compared to the Tegra 3's 40nm. But there won't be much of a difference during normal use, although S4 has 4G LTE.
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Wouldn't trade my S4 ville for a one X or galaxy S3, only pros they have for me is a bit more development but the S4 ville already has some very good devs devving major ROMs like CM9, MIUI and AOKP and some nice Sense Roms like leedroid and trickdroid. Hopefully the C2 will catch up someday, root and custom recoveries as well as the first ROMs are just coming out in the last few weeks.

Germany has S3 as well
I have just bought an S3 by mistake in Switzerland. From what I read online, Germany and Switzerland also have mixed stocks of S3 and S4. I have read that Media Markt (http://www.mediamarkt.de/), a large retailer in Germany, has the S4. Their website mentions a 1.5 Ghz processor; if that's accurate, it's S4.

I'm pretty surprised to read that all of you rather have the S instead of the X...and then again it is the One S Forum so...
After visiting the store I first bought my 1S from It seems all they have is the S3 version and they are offering me (again) the 1X for an extra $40.
Does the 1X Tegra CPU is more powerful then the Krait CPU of the S4 ?
BTW, Is there a special reason you guys bought the One S and not X (beside it being more beautiful and smaller then the X) ? The reason I'm asking is because the X has better hardware (ie Quad Core, 4.7" HD Screen etc).
Thanks!

i am too from israel, and i am too bought 1 s which the store told me its S4 and its S3, so i try to return it and i hope they wont make any trouble.
i will be very sad to have an one S S3 for the same price i could get an S4 from a normal store.
OP: after how many days did you return it to the store and which store?

Bought mine in Mediamarkt Germany and got a S4! My dude bought one at Saturn store and he got a S3, but he don't cares because he doesn't need root and all this. Germany seems to be mixed up but HTC told me that in germany there are only s4(got a screenshot). I don't even get why HTC makes 2 kinds of the S...
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pookipsy said:
i am too from israel, and i am too bought 1 s which the store told me its S4 and its S3, so i try to return it and i hope they wont make any trouble.
i will be very sad to have an one S S3 for the same price i could get an S4 from a normal store.
OP: after how many days did you return it to the store and which store?
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I bought it from Eline in Haifa, I returned it after like 6 days maybe.
Look, just print the One S page on their website that state that the CPU is 1.5Ghz then go to the store and tell them this is not true and that you would like to cancel everything or upgrade to something else, the printout is for your backup in a case they will change the website.
Good Luck

slainbybeats said:
Bought mine in Mediamarkt Germany and got a S4! My dude bought one at Saturn store and he got a S3, but he don't cares because he doesn't need root and all this. Germany seems to be mixed up but HTC told me that in germany there are only s4(got a screenshot). I don't even get why HTC makes 2 kinds of the S...
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When did you buy your 1S and how much did it cost? my friend is about to go there and I need to know some prices !!
Do you know how much the 1X and the SGS3 costs as well ?
Thanks dude !

Rotem_46 said:
I bought it from Eline in Haifa, I returned it after like 6 days maybe.
Look, just print the One S page on their website that state that the CPU is 1.5Ghz then go to the store and tell them this is not true and that you would like to cancel everything or upgrade to something else, the printout is for your backup in a case they will change the website.
Good Luck
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LOL, i bought mine form Eline tel aviv same story.
i hope they will take the device back like in your case, i returned mine after 4 days.

pookipsy said:
LOL, i bought mine form Eline tel aviv same story.
i hope they will take the device back like in your case, i returned mine after 4 days.
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Can I ask how much did you pay for it? and did you pay cash?
I don't know what to do next, ether get full refund or go with the 1X...To be honest (with myself LOL) I don't really have a device that I want, I just want to upgrade my Desire.
I wonder if HTC has a new flagship up their sleeve (maybe one with removable battery and a SD Card slot)....

payed 2760, but now all the prices begins to drop.
i asked few other stores and they got the real S4 version. so you should just take refund and buy S4 from another store

pookipsy said:
payed 2760, but now all the prices begins to drop.
i asked few other stores and they got the real S4 version. so you should just take refund and buy S4 from another store
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Yeah, the price now is around 2450 but no one can tell me for sure if they have the S4 or not...I think I will wait a little longer and maybe get the One X instead. I saw the white version and it looks pretty good, not close to the One S but still ok.
The one X got the 4.0.4 update and it is working a lot better now so...

UK amazon phone....S3 or S4?

Hi all,
I have just purchased a sim free One S from amazon and i'm trying to determine if i have an S3 or S4 model. After googling i found this american amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Z520E-VILLE-COLOUR-UNLOCKED/dp/B007H7G6IE
Which is the S4 model, when i change it to .co.uk instead of .com it comes up with the phone i just bought so am i right in assuming i have the S4 model?
I am coming from a HTC Sensation which unfortunately i lost so have replaced it on insurance money with this.

Don't hold me to this but I think it's s4
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Yes, it's the S4 version.

fantastic, cheers guys was hoping it would be. Can you also tell me whether or not the updates since the phone was launched has resolved the 'home screen issue' many people seem to have been having.

I don't think so the issue is still there I think I don't know I'm on custom rom
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My homescreen doesn't have issues on stock not rooted. What issues are you speaking of?
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i've read of people experiencing weird home screen behavious, constantly changing from the main home screen to 5 screen view repeatedly

also, what headphones can i expect in the box as i heard the one s came with beats headphones as well as beats audio tech

When I ordered it from amazon.co.uk on the page was 1.5ghz cpu but I got an S3. I returned it. You can get S4 version in europe only by contract at some carriers elsewhere in stores it is the S3. And when its S4 its an old batch from the beginning of april whis has housing chipping. Im writing from my experience.

You can't be sure until u get the phone so when u get it go to hardware info if it says 1.7 you have s3.
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is it not easier to check what version it says on the box? that way i can return it if it's the s3 Z560e and not a S4 Z520e
edit: it also advertises a 1.5ghz processor which i believe is S4 and not the 1.7ghz one.......

Just received it and it is the S3.....how much of a difference will it make?

jonyid said:
Just received it and it is the S3.....how much of a difference will it make?
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Quite a big difference...
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jonyid said:
Just received it and it is the S3.....how much of a difference will it make?
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you probs can return it to amazon for a full refund incl postage, since they have incorrectly advertised by saying 1.5 ghz when in fact it is 1.7 ghz

KACE321 said:
you probs can return it to amazon for a full refund incl postage, since they have incorrectly advertised by saying 1.5 ghz when in fact it is 1.7 ghz
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Yeah i think i will give the phone a go tomorrow and if it's not performing right i will send it back for this reason, hopefully i can get a S4 unlocked version somewhere

Any Filipino HTC One S users here at XDA?

Hello XDA developers.. i want to know if there are any filipinos here, who have or had an HTC One S? I would really like to talk with you guys about your personal experience with the phone..
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Anyone?
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Looks like I'm the only one..
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Why does it have to be fillipinos specifically? Everyone here is a one S user.
Also, this isn't the forum to make this thread.
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Hgaara said:
Why does it have to be fillipinos specifically? Everyone here is a one S user.
Also, this isn't the forum to make this thread.
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I'm just curious if how many of us filipinos, managed to own a One S with S4 processor because here in our country, only the S3 version is being sold. Sorry then if you find this thread inappropriate. You shouldn't have been bothered in the first place because I was ONLY talking to my fellow countrymen.
Sorry for my english.
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angeloalonzo01 said:
I'm just curious if how many of us filipinos, managed to own a One S with S4 processor because here in our country, only the S3 version is being sold. Sorry then if you find this thread inappropriate. You shouldn't have been bothered in the first place because I was ONLY talking to my fellow countrymen.
Sorry for my english.
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I will be soon.... getting an HTC One S bukas...

angeloalonzo01 said:
I'm just curious if how many of us filipinos, managed to own a One S with S4 processor because here in our country, only the S3 version is being sold. Sorry then if you find this thread inappropriate. You shouldn't have been bothered in the first place because I was ONLY talking to my fellow countrymen.
Sorry for my english.
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May wanna specify, I know a few filipinos with the s4 one s, but... They live in North America, you may want to more specifically ask about anyone living in the Philippines getting the s4 one s
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I am using S4 and I am Filipino... Is there any issues that you are having?

Finaly.. i thought i was the only one.. saan nyo pala nabili yung One S S4 nyo and how much? I just want to know battery stats since here in the philippines, we don't often use mobile data unlike countries which they use 3g and 4g.. another question is, HTC One X+ came out a week or two, do you feel the need to upgrade? Since it's really a great phone.. and may probably tie or beat the battery life of our One S, considering it has a bigger display and uses slcd-2..
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lorddart said:
May wanna specify, I know a few filipinos with the s4 one s, but... They live in North America, you may want to more specifically ask about anyone living in the Philippines getting the s4 one s
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That would do.. i was referring to filipinos who live here in the philippines who luckily have the S4.. also, the black MAO process of the One S came out here in the phils. already.. unfortunately, it has the S3 processor.. but i compared it side by side with mine, and you won't see any difference.. the only way i confirmed it is i downloaded it with quadrant and check for it's soc installed..
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:: puts hand up! :: Bought mine thru Widget City for 21k, since they were the only "semi-reputable" seller of S4 version months ago. Battery life is modest at best, that's why I bought a car charger and a slow charger for use at work. Perfectly happy with it (Black MAO) but had 2nd thoughts that I should have gotten the Blue/Grey instead,as the black is slippery to the touch. Had to get a capdase casing from Greenhills to make it bearable to hold and not be afraid of the phone falling. The 64gb white S would have been nice, but am not a power user anyways.
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kulam5421 said:
:: puts hand up! :: Bought mine thru Widget City for 21k, since they were the only "semi-reputable" seller of S4 version months ago. Battery life is modest at best, that's why I bought a car charger and a slow charger for use at work. Perfectly happy with it (Black MAO) but had 2nd thoughts that I should have gotten the Blue/Grey instead,as the black is slippery to the touch. Had to get a capdase casing from Greenhills to make it bearable to hold and not be afraid of the phone falling. The 64gb white S would have been nice, but am not a power user anyways.
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May i ask, i wanted to know if your One S is affected with the chipping of the MAO process.. btw, i envy you.. because i bought mine in HTC Italy and it cost me 32000 pesos total.. i thought widget city is not legit so i don't trust them and i'm not sure if they do sell the s4 variant.. i wish the black one s do have the 64gb storage, because the white one isn't that appealing to me.. if i knew earlier that widget city is legit, i would've bought there and save 10 or 11k atleast..
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[Cruzer] said:
I will be soon.... getting an HTC One S bukas...
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Sir, where would you be buying your One S?
mjne_19 said:
I am using S4 and I am Filipino... Is there any issues that you are having?
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Do you live here in the philippines? I just want to know the battery stats of this phone here in our country because i read several topics regarding their battery stats but with mobile data on, and i can't compare theirs on mine because here in the philippines, we don't often use mobile data compared to the US or europe.. and is there someone here who is affected with the chipping issues with the MAO process of the black One S?
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angeloalonzo01 said:
May i ask, i wanted to know if your One S is affected with the chipping of the MAO process.. btw, i envy you.. because i bought mine in HTC Italy and it cost me 32000 pesos total.. i thought widget city is not legit so i don't trust them and i'm not sure if they do sell the s4 variant.. i wish the black one s do have the 64gb storage, because the white one isn't that appealing to me.. if i knew earlier that widget city is legit, i would've bought there and save 10 or 11k atleast..
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Chipping-wise, only in the charger slot,as I tend to mishoot the cable, but surprisingly, no chipping elsewhere ( I was prepared for this before getting the black one) I did my homework to make sure I got an S4 version, tooke about 2 months of persistent buffering stores and even HTC sales agents until I found the S4. Widget City is legit, but has the most terrible customer service for an online store (Kimstore is the best) but had to bear it as only they have the best price and the only one to carry the S4 version.
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kulam5421 said:
Chipping-wise, only in the charger slot,as I tend to mishoot the cable, but surprisingly, no chipping elsewhere ( I was prepared for this before getting the black one) I did my homework to make sure I got an S4 version, tooke about 2 months of persistent buffering stores and even HTC sales agents until I found the S4. Widget City is legit, but has the most terrible customer service for an online store (Kimstore is the best) but had to bear it as only they have the best price and the only one to carry the S4 version.
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Just like mine.. the only chip i had is inside the usb port as it is inevitable that the usb tip will not touch around the usb port.. elsewhere, i don't have any chipping issues. And like you, i researched through almost all possible sources to make sure i'll get the s4 and the batch of HOS not affected with the chipping issue. May i ask again, what is the first 6 digit of your serial number? Mine is SH24KW, as it is one of the basis if your One S is affected with the issue..
You use an otterbox? Does it really add bulkiness to the phone? My friend bought a commuter for his One X, and it's really bulky..
How does widget city be terrible in costumer service? Yup, i also inquired there and ask if it was really an s4 they are selling.. they even said the model name (z520e) when i ask them to check the box.. from there, i knew that i would be getting the s4 but i really couldn't imagine why they sell that for just 21k or less..
Well, enough for the regrets, i'm satisfied with the HOS.. but the release of the HOX+ makes me think to upgrade to it.. what are your insights? Hehe.
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Got mine from a seller in tipidpc.. He was selling a unit from tmobile.. Lahat kasi ng units from tmobile, s4..problem is, I had to unlock it myself (may sticky dito yun) that was I think 6months ago, 20k..battery life is a little bit on the low side pero everything else, sulit.. Gusto ko sana ng black but natakot ako sa chipping, so got the grey one.. And no, I'm not tempted by the one x+, i hate huge phones
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angeloalonzo01 said:
Just like mine.. the only chip i had is inside the usb port as it is inevitable that the usb tip will not touch around the usb port.. elsewhere, i don't have any chipping issues. And like you, i researched through almost all possible sources to make sure i'll get the s4 and the batch of HOS not affected with the chipping issue. May i ask again, what is the first 6 digit of your serial number? Mine is SH24KW, as it is one of the basis if your One S is affected with the issue..
You use an otterbox? Does it really add bulkiness to the phone? My friend bought a commuter for his One X, and it's really bulky..
How does widget city be terrible in costumer service? Yup, i also inquired there and ask if it was really an s4 they are selling.. they even said the model name (z520e) when i ask them to check the box.. from there, i knew that i would be getting the s4 but i really couldn't imagine why they sell that for just 21k or less..
Well, enough for the regrets, i'm satisfied with the HOS.. but the release of the HOX+ makes me think to upgrade to it.. what are your insights? Hehe.
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SH23KW. I use a Capdase casing and it barely adds volume (read my initial post). I took choose HOS primarily for 3 things: processing power, form factor and ease of use with one hand. Think of what is essential for you, and if majority of those leads to HOS+, then consider it.
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kulam5421 said:
SH23KW. I use a Capdase casing and it barely adds volume (read my initial post). I took choose HOS primarily for 3 things: processing power, form factor and ease of use with one hand. Think of what is essential for you, and if majority of those leads to HOS+, then consider it.
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Odd.. have you read the Micro Arc Oxidation Failure topic here at our One S Forum? Seems like you are one of the exemption that didn't have the chipping in spite of having a SH23 s/n.. in the topic, almost all SH23 owners suffer from chipping which is said to be the first batches of the HOS, while SH24 and SH25 are the "fixed" batches regarding the MAO chipping.. i guess you were very lucky with your One S.
Yes, that were also my considerations before i bought the HOS, ease of use, top of the line processor and it's build quality. I would've bought the One X+ if it was already available when i was only deciding what to choose.. i didn't choose the One X because of short battery life, overheating issues, the camera lens is very vulnerable to scratches and it's a huge phone compared to our One S, but with the promising and superb specs of the One X+, i think i can live with a bigger phone, now that all my concerns with the One X is now solved with the One X+, i really don't know if i would upgrade..
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Hi!
I just bought my One S yesterday. It's black. Unfortunately, I found out about the S4 vs S3 debacle too late and found out just today, that I have the S3 version. I plan on going back to the HTC Concept Store at SM City Cebu to demand an exchange, as the dumb phones they had on display with spec sheets clearly say Snappdragon 4! I bought this phone for speed and to find out later that I got a "crippled" version with the S3 chip for an S4 price is downright fraud for me.
Well, wish me luck. :good:
BTW, did you guys get the 4.0.4 OTA update? I'm not seeing any. Stuck at 4.0.3. Maybe another issue with this "disappointing" S3 version.

miggynuez said:
Hi!
I just bought my One S yesterday. It's black. Unfortunately, I found out about the S4 vs S3 debacle too late and found out just today, that I have the S3 version. I plan on going back to the HTC Concept Store at SM City Cebu to demand an exchange, as the dumb phones they had on display with spec sheets clearly say Snappdragon 4! I bought this phone for speed and to find out later that I got a "crippled" version with the S3 chip for an S4 price is downright fraud for me.
Well, wish me luck. :good:
BTW, did you guys get the 4.0.4 OTA update? I'm not seeing any. Stuck at 4.0.3. Maybe another issue with this "disappointing" S3 version.
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I also saw here at SM Fairview last week, that they are selling the black version of the One S, but they didn't say that it has the s3 or the s4 chip. I inspected it, and comparing to mine, external features is really identical, but when i compare the speeds in opening some apps like the camera, gallery, messages, contacts, the app drawer, settings and other, it's really noticeable that my One s4 is faster compared with the s3 version, but i didn't stop there.. i logged on my gmail to the One S they are selling and downloaded quadrant to check it's system info, and from there, i saw that the product name is villec2, msm8260, 1784 MHz and adreno 220. It clearly states that the one they are selling is the s3 version.. i then run full benchmark on my HOS and the one they are selling, my HOS finished first, then i got a score of 5200+ while theirs only scored 4k+.. so it's really an s3. I hope you could get a replacement and get the s4 variant.. as the s3 is not that great as the s4.. about the 4.0.4 update, yes i already updated to that since the 2nd week of october.. i guess the update for the s3 rolled out last november's first week? I'm afraid if the One S got its JB update, the s4 variant would be the first to get it, and a month or two before for the s3 one.. but in the first place, i hope we'll have a JB update. Hehe
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[Q] Copy or original?

Hello! I am new to the forum and I am from Romania, so excuse my grammar mistakes. I want to buy a htc one s C2 model but not from store, it`s from a private person. It says it is sealed and with warranty but how i can distinguish an original from a copy?
Thank you!

Don't get the c2 there are better devices out there for the same price if not cheaper
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k1llacanon said:
Don't get the c2 there are better devices out there for the same price if not cheaper
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Why not? My current phone is a htc wildfire..:laugh: .What phone do you recommend at same price ( ~270-350 euro)?

edyman01 said:
Why not? My current phone is a htc wildfire..:laugh: .What phone do you recommend at same price ( ~270-350 euro)?
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Google nexus 4?

alexeius said:
Google nexus 4?
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Nexus 4 is more expensive than one s.

The S3 (c2) isnt THAT bad. Its nothing wrong with it performance-wise.
But the custom rom scene is terrible for it, and its **** compared to the One S S4.
Try to get a hold of an S4 device, its so much better than S3. But if theres no way for you to get an S4, the S3 is still a good device if you can live without a bunch of custom roms etc.

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The S3 (c2) isnt THAT bad. Its nothing wrong with it performance-wise.
But the custom rom scene is terrible for it, and its **** compared to the One S S4.
Try to get a hold of an S4 device, its so much better than S3. But if theres no way for you to get an S4, the S3 is still a good device if you can live without a bunch of custom roms etc.
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From my current phone is a big difference, no matter what phone i buy :laugh::laugh:. In Romania does not sell that model of one s .
So..how i can distinguish an original from a copy?

edyman01 said:
From my current phone is a big difference, no matter what phone i buy :laugh::laugh:. In Romania does not sell that model of one s .
So..how i can distinguish an original from a copy?
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Check out HTC's website for pictures, and make sure the phone you buy looks just like the pictures. I am not sure what color you would get, but the design of the device should be the same. If you can remove the back and access the battery, than its a knock-off.

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Check out HTC website for pictures, and make sure the phone you buy looks just like the pictures. I am not sure what color you would get, but the design of the device should be the same. If you can remove the back and access the battery, than its a knock-off.
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I know all of the review for htc one s..and pictures with him. I want to know something else...i don`t know how to check the imei and all of this stuff.

The IMEI can be checked from system settings<about phone<status. If you are trying to determine is this phone has been reported stolen or something like that, you would probably have to contact the carrier and give them the IMEI number and ask them if the phone is been reported stolen. Of course I don't know if this is even possible with a Romania carrier, thats something you would have to call them about.

Nexus 4 any day
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The IMEI can be checked from system settings<about phone<status. If you are trying to determine is this phone has been reported stolen or something like that, you would probably have to contact the carrier and give them the IMEI number and ask them if the phone is been reported stolen. Of course I don't know if this is even possible with a Romania carrier, thats something you would have to call them about.
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I'll meet with the seller face to face and will check the phone. Other signs that the phone would be a copy? I can check the resolution of screen?
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Nexus 4 any day
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I don`t have money to buy nexus 4

Here is a full specification sheet for the HTC One S C2. This app from the Play store will give you hardware info.

edyman01 said:
Nexus 4 is more expensive than one s.
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Cmon! Nexus costs from 299$, and you want something around 270-350 euros! Nexus is cheaper than 350 euro, isn't it?

alexeius said:
Cmon! Nexus costs from 299$, and you want something around 270-350 euros! Nexus is cheaper than 350 euro, isn't it?
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Here cost around 470euro.
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Here is a full specification sheet for the HTC One S C2. This app from the Play store will give you hardware info.
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Tnx!

edyman01 said:
Here cost around 470euro.
Tnx!
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Yeah, Nexus 4 price in Romania (in retail stores) is around 500+ euros, but still I've got my One S (Ville, S4) with ~400$, you can get S4 in Romania, you just have to search a bit. There are new ones (online stores) ~500$ and SH ones around 350-400$ with s4 processor. Just keep looking, you'll find a bunch of them

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Yeah, Nexus 4 price in Romania (in retail stores) is around 500+ euros, but still I've got my One S (Ville, S4) with ~400$, you can get S4 in Romania, you just have to search a bit. There are new ones (online stores) ~500$ and SH ones around 350-400$ with s4 processor. Just keep looking, you'll find a bunch of them
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I don`t find the S4, only S3. But it`s such a big difference between them? I don`t use custom rom`s and nothing like that.

edyman01 said:
I don`t find the S4, only S3. But it`s such a big difference between them? I don`t use custom rom`s and nothing like that.
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There will be quite a difference when playing games, multitasking etc.

like usaff22 said, there's quite a difference when using CPU intensive apps, IMHO S4 is the fastest processor available when comparing core to core performance and keeping in mind that ville and ville c2 have the same price, i would say: keep looking. But if you're not that mad about processor power, s3 will do just fine.

edyman01 said:
I don`t find the S4, only S3. But it`s such a big difference between them? I don`t use custom rom`s and nothing like that.
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You probably wont notice much of a big difference, unless you got both an S3 and S4 in hand - then the differences become clear, and it is a rather big difference.
So, as long as you stay away from S4 the S3 will seem very fast, but once you compare it to an S4, the S3 will seem extremely slow and you will curse yourself for not getting an S4