Users of Galaxy S3 GT-19300 can enjoy unsullied experience of Vanilla Android with Nexus-styled interface. The entire credit goes to the newly launched SuperNexus 3.0 ROM that is created from Android Open Source Project (AOSP) released by Google. The SuperNexus ROM proposes bloatware-free experience that is no third-party applications. It includes a host feature of optimisations and enhancements hand-picked from sources of CyanogenMod in a less weighted package. It also gets numerous SoC connected patches with due credit to the source code of teams Hacksung’s Device Tree and CyanogenMod.

Here are steps that will guide you to install SuperNexus 3.0 ROM on your Galaxy S3 GT-19300:

Step 1: Connect and mount the USB mass storage of your phone via USB cable to a computer.

Step2: Without extraction, copy the downloaded zip file of Google Apps and ROM to the source folder on the SD card of your phone.

Step3: Switch off the cell phone and disconnect USB cable.

Step 4: Hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons and press them together in order to boot your device in CWM recovery. You can use volume keys for navigation between Power key and options in order to select a recovery option.

Step 5: In order to restore it later perform a Nandroid backup of the present ROM in case the new downloaded ROM fails to install or if you wish to re-install the previous version of the ROM. Select Backup and Restore for performing back-up, and then click Backup that is on the next screen. Now move back to the main menu of recovery after completion of the backup process.

Step 6: Performing a task of wiping the full data is to be done as follows: Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset/Yes to confirm. Wait for few minutes for the data wipe process to complete.

Step 7: From SD card click on install zip and then select the option of Choose zip from SD card. Now, browse for the zip file of ParanoidAndroid 3.97 ROM that you copied earlier and select it via tapping the Power button. Confirm the installation by clicking Yes and installation will start.

Step 8: After the installation of the ROM, repeat step no.7 but this time choose the zip file of Gapps for installation of Google Apps.

Step 9: After the installation of Google apps, again return to the main menu of recovery and click on the Wipe Cache Partition. Be patient for the process to complete. Lastly, under advance option select Wipe Dalvik Cache.

Step 10: Now boot-up the phone by hitting the reboot system into the new ROM. However, booting for the first time may take a long time.

Now, Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 will successfully e updated to Android 4.3 based SuperNexus 3.0 ROM. To verify the firmware version go to Settings > About Phone.

Smartphones have captured the market in recent years with the Google app world feature that provides numerous applications for free for all the smartphone users. Both the well renowned companies of the world Samsung and Apple are competing in the market with the launch of their latest models.

Apple has released latest iPhone 5 and Samsung has come up with Galaxy S4. This is the most memorable comparison of smartphones occurring in past few years. However each device is having its own features with particular fanatics and critics. Since an average user of smartphone is unable to grasp the complications in technology used in each of the respective devices the users are adamant on the thought which smartphone will provide a better experience.

The iPhone 5 is glorified for its smooth and unique operating system that is out of the box. Galaxy S4 has installed advanced Android operating system that will enable users to personalize what they experience. However there are two most important differences in them which also leave an impact on the user’s view of each device.

The first thing consumer will think is about the ‘cost’ while making purchase of any of the smartphones. Today in the market demand of Samsung Galaxy S4 is at rage however; its competitor Apple’s iPhone 5 may conquer the market still due to its counterpart of making it a cheaper model.

HIS iSuppli estimated huge difference in the cost between both the mobile phones. This obviously means Apple will earn more profit which will ultimately increase its investment in innovation, support, price competition and marketing. Apple iPhone 5 with storage capacity of 16BG costs $196 to the manufacturer. The cost estimated for 32GB storage version is $217 and that of 64GB version would be $238.Samsung Galaxy S4’s cost for 16GB model is estimated $244 which means its cost is $48 more per unit in comparison to iPhone. However the LTE version of S4 with 16GB storage is $3 cheap.

With the release of Samsung galaxy note 3 days ahead, there are leaks suggesting its difference from its previous version galaxy note 2. The rumors say that for the first time in the history of Samsung, galaxy note 3 is to come up with two different processors. The processors will be a 2.3 quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and the Samsung Exynos 5420 processor. It was earlier heard that Samsung will be launching different processors in different regions, but at the time of release Snapdragon 800 powered device will only be made available. The reason being Exynos 5420 processor is having overheating problem and other issues that are yet to be ironed out by the manufacturer before they release the extraordinary 8 core processor.

Other rumors say that note 3 will be having a screen 5.7 inch or 5.99 inch will full HD display giving viewer the resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, also somewhere it says that the device will have a super LCD and a Super AMOLED screen. The Samsung galaxy note 3 has a RAM of 3 GB and the customers will have a choice of 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB of in built storage. Also for the camera feature reports suggest device having the most advanced version capturing images of resolution 13 megapixels that is highest Samsung has ever provided. The camera also has features like optical image stabilization. It is also being heard that Samsung’s new eye tracking features from Samsung galaxy s4 like Eye pause and Eye scroll are also included in galaxy note 3.

Samsung is set to launch its latest device at the Samsung unpacked event on 4^th of September containing more features that manufacturer and users can imagine to make it the best device made available to humans till date.

Source: phonearena

After the release of OS update for Samsung Galaxy S4, other Samsung users are keenly waiting for their turns. Well, the company seems quite committed towards their consumers as it has promised updates for Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2. These two phones had been outfitted with Android 4.1.2 by the company at the time of selling. Now, the users can think of upgrading their device to Android’s new version 4.2.2 in order to receive few more features on their device. Definitely the new version of Android will be better than earlier versions and will surely unleash a lot of features for the users.

However, there is a twist! Some more surprises are waiting for the users of these two devices. Recent news and updates revealed that these two devices would not undergo the Android 4.2.2 update. Well, do not be too disappointed as all bad news are associated with a good one. Users of Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 can directly update their devices to Android 4.3 version. Well, this is definitely a grand announcement from Samsung to lure its present customers and on top of these it has been also revealed that the new update will be available soon for the users. So a little more patience and you will be taken to a new world of Android 4.3.

It is to be noted that getting new software update in the old device may not be hassle experience always as it may result slow working of the device. However, the update will unleash some improved features.

It is like tarot card reading to predict what are the updates or features that are going to be unleashed after the OS update. Though, it is quite certain that seamless activities of a few newly launched apps can be experienced.

Even though cell phone technology has been on a steep rise, it has been found that many people are not fully satisfied with the picture quality of the mobile snaps. It looks good on mobile LCD only but with computers, it looks damn ugly. Is not it? Well, surely there are a good number of people who have faced this problem.

To address this problem, Nokia dares to come up with answer with its new Nokia Lumia 1020 handset, which is basically a cell phone stuffed inside a compact camera. Sounds interesting! Is not it? Well, indeed the cell phone is interesting and with its new concept is can be termed as truly ‘unique’. Now the question is – how well the camera will perform? Can it really take on the available compact cameras of the market? Well, let us take sneak peek to find the answers.

The cell phone device is stuffed with 41 MP cam which is a revolution in cell phone industry as well as in compact camera industry. The device has been put against iPhone 5 in order to judge its competency. iPhone 5 has a 8MP shooter which is quite good and provides average quality pictures. After a comparison of the snapped photos of these two phones, Nokia Lumia 1020 can be regarded as the clear champion with its amazing high quality mega pixel count.

Now, we need to know – is Nokia Lumia 1020 better than pother compact cameras? Well, if you are comparing the camera with the legacy of Nikon or Canon, then you would end up with disappointment. Any day, Nikon or Canon 14MP or 15MP camera can beat this camera cum Cell phone of Nokia. However, on the conclusion note it can be mentioned that Nokia Lumia 1020 is a unique cell phone, which provides truly high quality photo clicking experience. Overall, a good attempt made by Nokia.

The decision of HTC to jump directly into Android 4.3 version instead of Jelly Bean 4.2.2 is simply phenomenal. The news was announced by the President of Global Sales, HTC recently and when asked about this sudden update, he confirmed that the company does not wish to compromise on its sales with small software updates. Thus, the recent leap to Android 4.3 is certainly meant to keep the customers hooked to the aura and charisma of this device that has already attracted millions of customers. In fact, this step has been taken by the company for expanding horizons for their customers and transcending new realms of customer benefits.

Understanding the advancement of HTC One to Android 4.3

However, there are lots of whispers going around in different circles whether this lift is meant solely for HTC One Developer as a host of models have already been released been taken by this new hotel. HTC One developer has crossed new borders and limitations are a winner straightway.  The intention of one of the major giants of mobiles, the jump of HTC to move into Android 4.3 is being observed carefully and the official release of this model is slated at about September rather than in any other time. The 64 gigabyte model with a host of other features that are equally worthy of praise, the cult device is sure to add to the special collection of mobile devices belonging to the general public.

The reason for which HTC is popular includes the features and over dozen attributes that are hard to find elsewhere. Therefore, if you are planning to invest money on buying the new and upgraded version of HTC, you will have to wait until the month of September for grabbing the golden opportunity of owning one of the best and technically advanced models of HTC creating ripples across the world of technical progress.

Exciting news for Android fans. The earlier release on the Samsung Galaxy S4 started making rounds. The new update of Android, Android 4.3 has now been spotted on HTC one handset. The Android 4.3 will be an update to the Android jellybean version already in use rather than being a fully recent version. Since the update by Apple on the new iPhones from iOS 6 to iOS 7, it would be fun to watch how this new version of Android performs.

A lot of interest surrounds this news. The initial thought about Android 4.3 was there would be just minor changes to the earlier 4.2.2 Jellybean version considering the fact that Google updates the individual applications every now and then. But following are some new features that Android 4.3 can boast of:

• Android 4.3 on the HTC one device boots down quicker than any iOS 7 phone.
• Wireless communications within short ranges is possible using Bluetooth and the same consumes lesser power now.
• It is noticed that the past notifications are displayed in blur gray while the newer notifications are showed up in white color.
• There may be an option where one can sort the applications according to the frequency of their usage. No longer does a user have to scroll down the list of alphabetically arranged apps.
• The news about tweaked camera app in Android 4.3 has been revealed. New toggles for contrast options, HD recording and white balance means users will have more fun clicking images and recording videos with their HTC one devices. Simple put the finger anywhere on the screen while using the camera app and a bar of options comes up. Also, users can click an image using the volume up or down buttons.
• There is a notable speed improvement while using the gallery application to browse through the images and videos.