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Samsung Galaxy 3

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Samsung Electronics
IndustryConsumer electronics
FoundedJanuary 13, 1969; 57 years ago (1969-01-13) in Suwon, South Korea
FounderLee Byung-chul
Headquarters
Suwon
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South Korea
ProductsSmartphones, electronics
Websitewww.samsung.com
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The Samsung Galaxy 3, which is also marketed under names such as the Samsung Galaxy Apollo, Samsung Galaxy Mini in Italy,[1] and Samsung Galaxy 580 in Hong Kong, is a smartphone developed by Samsung that operates on the open-source Android platform. Introduced and launched by Samsung in July 2010,[2] this model serves as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Spica.

Positioned as an affordable mid-tier smartphone targeting a broad consumer base,[3] the Galaxy 3 features several hardware compromises when compared to the higher-end Galaxy S.

It marked Samsung's first Galaxy device to achieve significant production and sales volumes, unlike its predecessors such as the Galaxy Spica and i7500, which experienced limited commercial success, thereby influencing the broader mobile industry to follow this trend.

A variant of this model, known as the Galaxy Apollo or GT-I5800,[4] was also launched. Exclusive sub-models tied to specific carriers were released by Orange (i5801) in the United Kingdom, Optimus (i5801) in Portugal, and Telus Mobility (i5800L / Samsung Apollo) in Canada.[5] These carrier-specific editions differ from the standard Apollo/I5800 by featuring touch-sensitive buttons rather than physical keys on the front, a more rounded home button design, and a slightly altered rear casing.

In recognition of its value proposition, the Samsung Galaxy 3 received the bronze award for Best Entry-Level Smartphone at the CNET Asia Reader's Choice Awards in 2010.[6][7]

Features

The Galaxy 3 is a 3.5G smartphone that supports quad-band GSM and comes with dual-band HSDPA (900/2100) connectivity, capable of speeds up to 3.6 Mbit/s. It is equipped with a 3.2-inch capacitive TFT LCD touchscreen and includes a 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera. An FM radio with an RDS chip is also integrated. The device operates on a Samsung 667 MHz processor paired with 256 MB of RAM, and its display resolution measures 240 x 400 pixels, showcasing 16 million colors. Running Android 2.1 (Eclair) alongside TouchWiz 3.0, the Galaxy 3 is recognized for its strong social networking integration and multimedia capabilities. Additionally, it comes pre-installed with Google Mobile Apps and Layar, enabling augmented reality functions.

Firmware upgrade

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Screenshot of Android 2.2 on the i5800

Samsung has rolled out an update to Android 2.2 (Froyo) in select regions. Early in 2011, this upgrade was reported as underway, with initial plans targeting a late-January release in Singapore, which was later postponed indefinitely, and an April release for the European market.

The Android 2.2 (Froyo) update became available on April 13, 2011, for users in India via Samsung Kies. On May 13, 2011, Samsung published updated Quick Guides for the UK and Cyprus reflecting Froyo compatibility, signaling an impending firmware release. By the latter half of 2011, the Froyo update officially launched in both Greece and the UK through Kies.

Unofficial updates

Community developers on XDA Developers have created unofficial ports for the Galaxy 3:

Despite minor issues, these unofficial builds have been well-received by users who actively use them on their devices.

Development continues on the Jelly Bean (v4.1.1) port; as of September 18, 2012, it has achieved significant success with only the camera functionality remaining non-operational. Another developer group is working on creating a new kernel based on Linux kernel version 3.4. This initiative aims to eliminate reliance on Samsung's kernel source—which lacks essential drivers—thereby simplifying future porting efforts and enabling newer Android versions to run on the Galaxy 3 more effectively.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Samsung Galaxy Mini - PANORAMICA | SAMSUNG
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