---
product_id: 1038018
title: "Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 16GB - Factory Unlocked International Version Blue- NO WARRANTY"
brand: "samsung"
price: "FREE"
currency: TND
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1038018-samsung-galaxy-s3-i9300-16gb-factory-unlocked-international-version-blue
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
---

# 1.5GHz Dual-core Snapdragon processor 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display 21 hours talk time battery Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 16GB - Factory Unlocked International Version Blue- NO WARRANTY

**Brand:** samsung
**Price:** FREE
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📲 Unlock your world with power and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 16GB - Factory Unlocked International Version Blue- NO WARRANTY by samsung
- **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1038018-samsung-galaxy-s3-i9300-16gb-factory-unlocked-international-version-blue)

## Best For

- samsung enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted samsung brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power That Keeps Up:** Snapdragon 1.5GHz dual-core processor ensures smooth multitasking and speedy app launches without lag.
- • **All-Day Connectivity:** Stay connected with unlocked GSM compatibility and a robust 2100mAh battery delivering up to 21 hours of talk time.
- • **Global Ready, No Limits:** Factory unlocked for international use with NFC, Wi-Fi, and GPS—perfect for the globe-trotting professional.
- • **Vibrant Visuals, Always:** Experience crisp 1280x720 HD on a stunning 4.8-inch AMOLED screen that makes every scroll and swipe pop.
- • **Capture Life’s Moments:** 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 1.9MP front camera for sharp photos and HD video calls that keep you in the moment.

## Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 is a factory unlocked international smartphone featuring a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD display, powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor. It offers 16GB storage, an 8MP rear camera, and a long-lasting 2100mAh battery with up to 21 hours talk time. Compatible with GSM networks worldwide, it supports NFC, Wi-Fi, and GPS, making it a versatile choice for professionals seeking reliable global connectivity.

## Description

Includes charger and headphones.*** The Galaxy S III is powered by Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon 1.5GHz Dual-core Processor. It has a 4.8-inch super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1280-by-720 pixels, which is housed in a shell that is 8.6 millimeters thick and weighs 133 grams

Review: My favorite toy - I purchased my phone through "Open Group Wireless" fulfilled by desertcart. I have an desertcart store card and with that comes interest free payments on certain monetary amounts. I believe (not looking) that for anything over $300.00, there is a one year interest free payment plan on that item, or that particular purchase. If you purchase other items post, that transaction, they will not be included in your previous interest free deal, so keep that in mind if you choose to use the Store card and make sure to double check card conditions with desertcart on purchases over a certain amount. On big ticket items, I only buy from a vendor that desertcart backs, because returns are less of an issue and I believe the company is safer and more legitimate when fulfilled by desertcart. I once bought a sheet set from a vendor not fulfilled through desertcart and everything stated about sheets online was a lie. The actual packaging said "LIKE- 800 count Egyptian cotton" but the vendor neglected to put "like" in the description and when I wrote a "buyer beware" review, I received lots of nasty gram emails demanding that I remove my unflattering review. I believe someone even called me and was nasty to me. I now choose very carefully,who I do business with on desertcart. They cannot police every company or individual who wants to sell, but the ones they do back, I have never had a problem with. I have read reviews about Galaxy 3 phones (not backed by desertcart) having been opened, seal broken, because seller stated they needed to put the unlock code on the phone. This is not true, if the phone is a legitimate International Unlocked cell no one needs to "add the code", and avoid these sellers if you read anything about them needing to "add unlock code". I've purchased 3 unlocked Samsungs and never has there been a seal broken. The phones are unlocked, brand new, never used, from factory and only reason someone would open phone to "add" unlock code, is because it is a used phone that is specific to a particular company. For example, If the phone was an ATT phone and you want to use Tmobile, Tmobile needs the ATT code in order to provide service to that phone. All of the non contracted start ups allow for customers to bring their own phones and in the instructions it states that the unlock code from the previous phone company is needed. That is why a seller is putting the unlock code on the phone. OPEN GROUP WIRELESS has true, unlocked International, warrantied, phones and when you are paying more than $500.00 for a cell phone, that is exactly what you want. I read reviews about bad batteries, movie data already loaded on the phone (that means it was someone else's phone before you got it), batteries that were not even factory issue, bad chargers, inability to switch language, advertised as an International unlocked, but was not, and a plethora of other issues. If you receive the phone and seal is broken, taped over, don't do anything to it, except return it, because you will have an issue with that phone, it is NOT brand new, and it is not what it was advertised to be. If you go with the companies that desertcart backs, you will be fine. I paid a little more for that security and I have no regrets. My phone arrived by the date it was promised, It was not opened, box was completely factory sealed and changing language from German to English was as easy as instructions stated. I have purchased unlocked International cell phones before, so I knew that they were adaptable to contract and non contracted services and I've used them on both plans. After researching and reading that others went the Straight Talk route with the Galaxy 3, that was my plan. The cool thing about non contracted services is that you pay around $50.00 for a month of unlimited, everything service, and if one company does not serve well, pay another $50.00 to check out another company, until you find the one that provides best service to your area- it is still cheaper than being stuck in a contract. In the Straight Talk start up kit, there are 3 sim cards, a larger one, then ATT and Tmobile . ATT (as I was told by rep), has a mini sim for the Galaxy 3, but having already read that others trimmed the card down that came in the kit, I did same and have no problems. I put both ATT and Tmobile sim cards in my phone and should have went with the Tmobile because I get better service in my home, but when I was speaking with the rep, I could not get the sim card to stop popping out. She said it may need trimmed some more. She also said if I was able to get it to stay, all I needed to do was call them back, switch sim serial numbers and then go through the process of APNs, in order to get data. Here is where some aggravation may come in. There are not enough categories on the Straight Talk APN webpage for the Galaxy 3 to get internet working, so I had to call for help, this could require patience. No matter what time of day I called, or that I tried again the following day, it took me half a day to finally be able to leave a call back. Just about every time I called, the recording said, "there was an unusually large volume of calls" and they could not take mine, then click. When I did get through, the recording said call back was 30 minutes, it was nearly 2 hours, but when I finally got a warm body around 8:30 PM, she stayed on the phone with me until I had internet. It took some trial and error to finally get it. I complained to her, that the website was not well equipped and about the long time in which it took to speak with someone, and she apologized. She said that the company was aware and they were taking steps to improve customer service. The one thing I wish I had, that didn't come with phone, but which is downloadable, is a users guide. A quick start, manual was included in phone packaging, with details on how to access owners guide and I will take the time to do that, for I am not savvy in the smart phone world to know the full capabilities of this phone. The phone uses like a tablet, so I am familiar with how to obtain apps etc.. I love the large screen, the options, and the camera takes great pics. The one thing to remember is that if there are apps continuously running in the background, that will suck battery incredibly fast (learned that in one day). As for factory issued battery- I text for a couple of hours in the evenings, post pics, text off and on during the day, access internet, and check my email. At end of an average day I can be anywhere from 67%-40% available battery usage. I charge it every night. The better battery will be a future investment. The key to a happy phone experience, is to buy from the right vendor first and foremost. What I discovered about the reviews, is that they are all grouped together and it is difficult to know which vendor a review is about, unless author mentions it. One can click on vendor, be directed to their page and then see reviews specific to them. That can take a very long time. There are also vendors who operate under more than one company name. BEWARE of these vendors. desertcart is my favorite place to shop and I do a lot of business with them. I may not be a savvy smart phone user, but I am a savvy, well informed shopper and do not jump for the cheapest price on desertcart. Do the research, know what an unlocked International cell is supposed be before you buy. Contact seller to see if they need to add an "unlock code" to the phone you are considering to purchase. I wrote a vendor to ask why they operated under more than one (at least 3) company name. No reply. It is as simple as this, International unlocked under warranty, does exist. I have one, love my galaxy 3, got exactly what I was told I was getting- a brand new, straight from the factory cell phone. I got it from Open group wireless, fulfilled by desertcart.
Review: My favorite smartphone upgrade ever - Everybody enjoys upgrading their phone or we wouldn't upgrade, would we? Of all my phone upgrades, this one is my favorite - from galaxy s2 to Samsung Galaxy S III/S3 GT-I9300 Factory Unlocked Phone - International Version (Pebble Blue) . There is a huge improvement in wait time at boot up and that includes comparison with other phones that don't have carrier software/bloatware. Overall, my expectations have been more than exceeded in the areas of: speed response gorgeous screen giving better google navigation experience as well as movies, etc. better size and shape feels more durable and less like plastic improved intuitiveness I let google and desertcart backups restore/install to my new phone and everything was seamless except for one thing. Where oh where did the microphone key go on the keyboard? I love to dictate just about everything! oh no! It took me 30 minutes to find the answer. Hold down the settings key, until you see the microphone key. Select the microphone key and now the microphone key is where it is supposed to be on the keyboard and one must remember that if you want to change keyboard settings, you must hold down the microphone key until you see the settings icon key to select. This phone requires a micro SIM and I let a friend with a micro SIM cutter cut it rather than following the YouTube videos on how to cut yours with a knife or scissors. The micro SIM cutter looks like a hold bunch and really makes sure everything goes well. desertcart sells them as well Noosy [2nd Generation] Micro SIM Cutter, with 2 SIM adapters (Color: Black or Silver) and/or iCoolkit New iPhone Nano SIM Card to Micro /Stander/ full SIM card Tray Adapter Holder which I think is well worth the money if you don't have a friend that already purchased one. I just adore how I can customize and optimize phone to my usage and preferences. With all my other upgrades, I have held the phone and asked myself "is this worth the $$$ to upgrade to this phone?" and after careful consideration I decide yes but just barely. This upgrade, I immediately whole-heartedlly respond "best $500 I've spent in some time!" woweee!

## Features

- 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 4G Network Region Based
- Dimensions 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm
- Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, but are not compatible with CDMA carriers such as Verizon and Sprint.
- This cell phone may not include a US warranty as some manufacturers do not honor warranties for international version phones. Please contact the seller for specific warranty information.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007VCRRNS |
| Additional Features | dual-camera;lte;smartphone;dual-band;internationally-sourced, quad-core-processor |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Average Battery Life Talk Time | 21 hours |
| Battery Average Life | 16.67 hours |
| Battery Description | will update |
| Battery Power | 2100 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #54,113 in Cell Phones & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories ) #969 in Cell Phones |
| Biometric Security Feature | Face Recognition |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Built-In Media | Camera, Video Recorder |
| CPU Model | Snapdragon S3 |
| CPU Speed | 1.4 GHz |
| Camera Description | Primary Camera: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash|Secondary Camera: 1.9 MP, 720p@30fps |
| Camera Flash | LED |
| Cellular Technology | 2G,3G,4G |
| Color | blue |
| Compatible Devices | samsung galaxy s3 |
| Connectivity Technology | NFC, Wi-Fi |
| Connector Type | 3.5mm Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,755 Reviews |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Display Pixel Density | 306 pixels_per_inch |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1280x720 |
| Display Type | AMOLED, LED |
| Effective Video Resolution | 1280 pixels |
| External Testing Certification | External Testing Certification |
| Form Factor | Smartphone |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | GLONASS |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08806085067141 |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Item Dimensions | 5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 inches |
| Item Weight | 133 g |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Model Series | S |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Number of Front Cameras | 1 |
| Number of Rear Facing Cameras | 1 |
| Operating System | Android 4.1 |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 8 mp |
| Phone Talk Time | 660 minutes |
| Processor Series | Snapdragon S3 |
| Processor Speed | 1.4 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 1 GB |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 1 GB |
| Refresh Rate | 60 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| SIM Card Slot Count | Single SIM |
| Screen Size | 4.8 inches |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Sim Card Size | Micro |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| UPC | 751567459762 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Wireless Network Technology | GSM, UMTS, Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Provider | T-Mobile, Unlocked |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Samsung
- **CPU Model:** Snapdragon S3
- **CPU Speed:** 1.4 GHz
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 16 GB
- **Model Name:** Galaxy S3
- **Operating System:** Android 4.1
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 1 GB
- **Refresh Rate:** 60
- **Resolution:** 1280 x 720
- **Screen Size:** 4.8 inches

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this Samsung Galaxy S3 4G capable? Please answer :)**
A: Yes, you can get 4G. When I was on Sprint, I get 4G whenever there is a 4G coverage and now I am on Net10 no contract, still using same phone, and turn out Net10 resell Sprint and I still get 4G.

**Q: Why not have warranty?**
A: Because it doesn't works. That's why they don't have the warranty. I'm from Venezuela. I bought the phone two weeks ago, and I received it yesterday. The phone introduced too many failures from the time I turned it on for the first time. I can't believe they allow Samsung sells this kind of thing so poor.

**Q: what comes in box?**
A: Here's hoping I remember everything . Box contain phone, battery,  charger block, usb cable and earphones. No manual but you get two quick start guide. One in english and the other in spanish. I believe that about it.

**Q: Is this phone 4G and 16GB and can it work with any carrier**
A: HiThere is no thing "working with all carrier"fist there are 2 type of this phone : 1.international version 2.USA versionfor international version :Not comaptible with 4G (LTE) and some 3G USA Carriers' NetworksI do not recommend this phone if you intend to use it primarily in USA with occational use in other countries. This phone is not intended for US market.here is the list of band frequency that it support.please check that your carrier support it.It comes factory Unlocked, has Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor at 1.9Ghz quad-core, the difference with the i9500 model with the Exynos processor octa-cores at 1.6Ghz is not remarkable both works well.The difference is that this model can be connected to 2G/3G/HSDPA/4G/LTE networks, the model i9500 only be connected to 2G/3G/HSDPA networks.You can use this phone with any carrier in Venezuela, Movistar, Digitel and Movilnet 3G and 2G, to connect with Digitel GSM 4G/LTE, you should buy a USIM card.Works with Frequency (Mhz):2G/3G/HSDPA: 850/900/1900/21004G/LTE: 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600Movistar VE: 3G/HSDPA 1900MhzMovilnet: 3G/HSDPA 1900MhzDigitel GSM: 3G/HSDPA 900MHz; 4G/LTE 1800Mhz

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite toy
*by G***N on February 21, 2013*

I purchased my phone through "Open Group Wireless" fulfilled by Amazon. I have an Amazon store card and with that comes interest free payments on certain monetary amounts. I believe (not looking) that for anything over $300.00, there is a one year interest free payment plan on that item, or that particular purchase. If you purchase other items post, that transaction, they will not be included in your previous interest free deal, so keep that in mind if you choose to use the Store card and make sure to double check card conditions with Amazon on purchases over a certain amount. On big ticket items, I only buy from a vendor that Amazon backs, because returns are less of an issue and I believe the company is safer and more legitimate when fulfilled by Amazon. I once bought a sheet set from a vendor not fulfilled through amazon and everything stated about sheets online was a lie. The actual packaging said "LIKE- 800 count Egyptian cotton" but the vendor neglected to put "like" in the description and when I wrote a "buyer beware" review, I received lots of nasty gram emails demanding that I remove my unflattering review. I believe someone even called me and was nasty to me. I now choose very carefully,who I do business with on Amazon. They cannot police every company or individual who wants to sell, but the ones they do back, I have never had a problem with. I have read reviews about Galaxy 3 phones (not backed by amazon) having been opened, seal broken, because seller stated they needed to put the unlock code on the phone. This is not true, if the phone is a legitimate International Unlocked cell no one needs to "add the code", and avoid these sellers if you read anything about them needing to "add unlock code". I've purchased 3 unlocked Samsungs and never has there been a seal broken. The phones are unlocked, brand new, never used, from factory and only reason someone would open phone to "add" unlock code, is because it is a used phone that is specific to a particular company. For example, If the phone was an ATT phone and you want to use Tmobile, Tmobile needs the ATT code in order to provide service to that phone. All of the non contracted start ups allow for customers to bring their own phones and in the instructions it states that the unlock code from the previous phone company is needed. That is why a seller is putting the unlock code on the phone. OPEN GROUP WIRELESS has true, unlocked International, warrantied, phones and when you are paying more than $500.00 for a cell phone, that is exactly what you want. I read reviews about bad batteries, movie data already loaded on the phone (that means it was someone else's phone before you got it), batteries that were not even factory issue, bad chargers, inability to switch language, advertised as an International unlocked, but was not, and a plethora of other issues. If you receive the phone and seal is broken, taped over, don't do anything to it, except return it, because you will have an issue with that phone, it is NOT brand new, and it is not what it was advertised to be. If you go with the companies that Amazon backs, you will be fine. I paid a little more for that security and I have no regrets. My phone arrived by the date it was promised, It was not opened, box was completely factory sealed and changing language from German to English was as easy as instructions stated. I have purchased unlocked International cell phones before, so I knew that they were adaptable to contract and non contracted services and I've used them on both plans. After researching and reading that others went the Straight Talk route with the Galaxy 3, that was my plan. The cool thing about non contracted services is that you pay around $50.00 for a month of unlimited, everything service, and if one company does not serve well, pay another $50.00 to check out another company, until you find the one that provides best service to your area- it is still cheaper than being stuck in a contract. In the Straight Talk start up kit, there are 3 sim cards, a larger one, then ATT and Tmobile . ATT (as I was told by rep), has a mini sim for the Galaxy 3, but having already read that others trimmed the card down that came in the kit, I did same and have no problems. I put both ATT and Tmobile sim cards in my phone and should have went with the Tmobile because I get better service in my home, but when I was speaking with the rep, I could not get the sim card to stop popping out. She said it may need trimmed some more. She also said if I was able to get it to stay, all I needed to do was call them back, switch sim serial numbers and then go through the process of APNs, in order to get data. Here is where some aggravation may come in. There are not enough categories on the Straight Talk APN webpage for the Galaxy 3 to get internet working, so I had to call for help, this could require patience. No matter what time of day I called, or that I tried again the following day, it took me half a day to finally be able to leave a call back. Just about every time I called, the recording said, "there was an unusually large volume of calls" and they could not take mine, then click. When I did get through, the recording said call back was 30 minutes, it was nearly 2 hours, but when I finally got a warm body around 8:30 PM, she stayed on the phone with me until I had internet. It took some trial and error to finally get it. I complained to her, that the website was not well equipped and about the long time in which it took to speak with someone, and she apologized. She said that the company was aware and they were taking steps to improve customer service. The one thing I wish I had, that didn't come with phone, but which is downloadable, is a users guide. A quick start, manual was included in phone packaging, with details on how to access owners guide and I will take the time to do that, for I am not savvy in the smart phone world to know the full capabilities of this phone. The phone uses like a tablet, so I am familiar with how to obtain apps etc.. I love the large screen, the options, and the camera takes great pics. The one thing to remember is that if there are apps continuously running in the background, that will suck battery incredibly fast (learned that in one day). As for factory issued battery- I text for a couple of hours in the evenings, post pics, text off and on during the day, access internet, and check my email. At end of an average day I can be anywhere from 67%-40% available battery usage. I charge it every night. The better battery will be a future investment. The key to a happy phone experience, is to buy from the right vendor first and foremost. What I discovered about the reviews, is that they are all grouped together and it is difficult to know which vendor a review is about, unless author mentions it. One can click on vendor, be directed to their page and then see reviews specific to them. That can take a very long time. There are also vendors who operate under more than one company name. BEWARE of these vendors. Amazon is my favorite place to shop and I do a lot of business with them. I may not be a savvy smart phone user, but I am a savvy, well informed shopper and do not jump for the cheapest price on amazon. Do the research, know what an unlocked International cell is supposed be before you buy. Contact seller to see if they need to add an "unlock code" to the phone you are considering to purchase. I wrote a vendor to ask why they operated under more than one (at least 3) company name. No reply. It is as simple as this, International unlocked under warranty, does exist. I have one, love my galaxy 3, got exactly what I was told I was getting- a brand new, straight from the factory cell phone. I got it from Open group wireless, fulfilled by amazon.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite smartphone upgrade ever
*by D***R on November 19, 2012*

Everybody enjoys upgrading their phone or we wouldn't upgrade, would we? Of all my phone upgrades, this one is my favorite - from galaxy s2 to Samsung Galaxy S III/S3 GT-I9300 Factory Unlocked Phone - International Version (Pebble Blue) . There is a huge improvement in wait time at boot up and that includes comparison with other phones that don't have carrier software/bloatware. Overall, my expectations have been more than exceeded in the areas of: speed response gorgeous screen giving better google navigation experience as well as movies, etc. better size and shape feels more durable and less like plastic improved intuitiveness I let google and amazon backups restore/install to my new phone and everything was seamless except for one thing. Where oh where did the microphone key go on the keyboard? I love to dictate just about everything! oh no! It took me 30 minutes to find the answer. Hold down the settings key, until you see the microphone key. Select the microphone key and now the microphone key is where it is supposed to be on the keyboard and one must remember that if you want to change keyboard settings, you must hold down the microphone key until you see the settings icon key to select. This phone requires a micro SIM and I let a friend with a micro SIM cutter cut it rather than following the YouTube videos on how to cut yours with a knife or scissors. The micro SIM cutter looks like a hold bunch and really makes sure everything goes well. Amazon sells them as well Noosy [2nd Generation] Micro SIM Cutter, with 2 SIM adapters (Color: Black or Silver) and/or iCoolkit New iPhone Nano SIM Card to Micro /Stander/ full SIM card Tray Adapter Holder which I think is well worth the money if you don't have a friend that already purchased one. I just adore how I can customize and optimize phone to my usage and preferences. With all my other upgrades, I have held the phone and asked myself "is this worth the $$$ to upgrade to this phone?" and after careful consideration I decide yes but just barely. This upgrade, I immediately whole-heartedlly respond "best $500 I've spent in some time!" woweee!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Couldn't be Happier
*by T***Y on March 13, 2014*

This is a review of both the Galaxy S3 phone AND the vendor, Straight Trading. First about Straight Trading... Before buying this phone I read many reviews and was afraid to buy one. So many reviews were critical of vendors with statements like "got a refurbished phone", "received a Chinese knockoff", "phone would not work right out of the box", "no warranty", etc. I emailed Straight Trading with a few questions and they answered me within minutes, all to my satisfaction, so I ordered from them. The phone arrived very quickly and was everything Straight Trading said it would be. It's a brand new phone in an unopened box with 1 year warranty. I am very pleased with their service and their honesty. Now about the phone... I have been using it without a SIM card for a week now just to get used to all of its features. I'm very impressed. I was able to transfer all of my contact and calendar info from a different phone brand easily. It does much more than I imagined and the software has not faltered - no crashes or restarts. My only issue so far is GPS navigation. Samsung says you can navigate without an internet connection using only GPS, a feature I am most interested in. You basically store the map area of interest in cache and from there on it's supposed to work using just GPS. I have been unable to do this unless I have an internet connection at the beginning of my route to select the destination. After the destination is selected and a route is plotted, you can then disconnect from the internet and all works well. But, you must initially HAVE AN INTERNET CONNECTION in order to select the destination. Without a connection the map works and it shows your location and nearby points of interest accurately, but you can't select a destination and navigate a route. I still have hopes that this can be resolved but after two attempts with Samsung Online Chat, I've gotten nowhere. I'm about to install a SIM card and go on the AT&T network. If I have any earth shattering news I may come back and amend this review but other than the navigation issue, everything else has been working just fine. Very satisfied with my purchase. 2014 Apr 06. UPDATE. I have been using the phone now for several weeks and am very pleased with its performance. Other than the GPS issue described above, all has been working flawlessly...no crashes or unintended restarts. It's absolutely amazing what this phone can do. It will take several more weeks to discover and try all of its features. Battery life has been excellent; just don't turn Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other power hungry features on when you are not using them. I highly recommend this phone and the vendor I bought it from.

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