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Global Version: SHARP AQUOS S3 6" Snapdragon 630 4GB + 64GB B28 NFC Oreo8.0 US $147.89 (AU $208 Delivered) @ AliExpress

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Global Version: SHARP AQUOS S3 6" Snapdragon 630 4GB + 64GB B28 NFC Oreo8.0 US $147.89 (AU $208 Delivered) @ AliExpress
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Cheaparoo on 01/04/2019 - 23:29 aliexpress.com (3687 clicks)
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Use store $1 coupon to get price in title. Includes B28, NFC & USB-C port. Note: if want to pay with Paypal then grab it from ebay, cafago or Banggood for a similar price.

Display:6.0 inch FHD+ 2160*1080 Gorilla Glass
CPU:Snapdragon 630 Octa Core up to 2.2GHz for 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Version;
GPU:Adreno™ 508 for 4GB RAM 64GB ROM;
Storage:4GB RAM 64GB ROM
Selfie Camera: 16.0MP f/2.0
Main Cameras: 12.0MP f/1.8 + 13.0MP With Dual LED Flash Light
Battery: 3200mAh Battery
OS-Android 8.0
Other Features: GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, Fingerprint, NFC, Dual rear camera,Bluetooth, Type-C USB, dual-SIM, glass-back, FDD_LTE, Multi-Languages Menu, Google Play Store etc

Bands from specs on back-of-box indicate B28 support

Reviews of Sharp S3
* seller's unboxing and review
* Sharp S3 Android One Korean version review and another (inc youtube vid)
* Sharp D10 (EU version with a smaller battery)

Latest Android 8.0.0 firmware? Ships with 00WW_1_460 which can also be downloaded

Sharp S3 discussion at 4pda.ru (use translator) and whirlpool

Android One Korean Sharp S3 is a HH6 FS8032. Can we load it's Android 8.1.0 or 9.0 firmware?
This AE phone's unboxing stickers show it's a HH1 FS8032. Korean S3 is a HH6 FS8032 confirmed with Geekbench Android 8.1.0 and Android 9 results. Korean S3 variant has Android 8.1.0 build FS8032R0530O.

A 4pda.ru user wrote Sharp-TW requesting the One Android firmware with reply:

I wrote to Koreans, they say, send the firmware, it is not on the site - they answered - walk in the woods or go to our service. Or update the firmware over the air.

Dear
We don't support S3 firmware on our website.
Customers can upgrade from FOTA or our AS center only.
and that firmware is specialized in Korea Network.
I'm sorry i can't help you
thank you.

If can get the Korean firmware, root this S3 to mimic being a HH6, then likely can update to 8.1.0 or 9.0.. 4pda.ru users are already at it here:

The HH6 firmware is already being adapted to our model. The problem is with the fact that the unlocking of the bootloader
is still paid… But testers will be needed. And those who are willing to risk war on the common good.

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  • Hogg on 16/04/2019 - 22:50
    +2

    Thanks Cheaparoo. I couldn't get the Aliexpress code to work so I got the one from Ebay for $203.29 after using the $20 ebay code. Now to wait until June for it to arrive :(

  • Cheaparoo on 17/04/2019 - 04:22
    +2

    The eBest store beats SmartPhoneStore by US$10 less, works out to be AU$198-delivered. Waiting for a mod to unlock title changes to reflect price reduction. New store is linked.

    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Sharp-Aquos-S3-FS80…

    Seems too the Korean Android One firmware is being adopted. According to 4pda.ru

    On S3, too, the custom will be, if necessary. The HH6 firmware is already being adapted to our model. The problem is with the fact
    that the unlocking of the bootloader is still paid. Everything else is a matter of time and enthusiasm. I think if there is a
    person’s motivation, he will finish it. But testers will be needed. And those who are willing to risk war on the common good.

    • ozhunter68 on 20/04/2019 - 12:18

      That link from alieexpress has sold out now.

  • zooboy on 23/04/2019 - 13:33

    i just got the phone, sim tray that it comes with doesn't support dual sim, you have to cut up the 2nd sim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUPnUutwIjw

    • Hogg on 23/04/2019 - 14:34

      When did you order it? I am patiently waiting for mine so it would be cool if it came earlier than expected.

      Also what do you mean by cutting up the second sim?

    • samehada on 23/04/2019 - 15:41

      I don't know what you are talking about, the 2nd sim tray for dual sim is always like that. It is used for either MicroSD card/2nd nano-sim slot. The first SIM slot is Micro-SIM and 2nd slot is MicroSD/nano-SIM

      • zooboy on 23/04/2019 - 16:06

        they put in the wrong sim tray. first slot is only micro sd and the 2nd is an nano sim

        https://imgur.com/rx4DS1K

        • samehada on 23/04/2019 - 16:21

          Sorry my mistake, the Sharp 2nd SIM slot is nano-SIM and the first slot is MicroSD/nano-SIM. So it is correct SIM tray. What I mean in my previous comment is nano-SIM and the 2nd slot is shared slot between MicroSD and 2nd SIM. This is clearly dual sim tray so you must have been confused.

          • Graduate on 23/04/2019 - 16:43
            +1

            @samehada: If tray for this phone doesn't read SIM2 anywhere, then a place for a second sim doesn't exist as a standard sim size (no secondary sim compatible slot in other words); a nano sim (where the microSD goes) shall require trimming of its top & bottom with a straight shearing instrument a la scissors… :)

            I have ordered an OEM tray from an ASUS Zenfone 5 phone with model ZE620KL - fingers crossed that it is best fit and a [Black] colour match for our SHARP Aquos S3.

            Still waiting on my Banggood order - should have did EMS Express as no tracking outside origin country with Air Registered by the looks of things…

            • samehada on 23/04/2019 - 16:48

              @Graduate: so is it just the SIM tray issue not the hardware issue? i.e 2nd SIM connection is still on the phone PCB mainboard.

              • Graduate on 23/04/2019 - 17:34

                @samehada: That's what this very seller is demonstrating (in later videos that is; was misleading off the bat). And I'm pretty sure it has been the experience (translated word) on Russian 4pda forum that the phone hardware sports all the necessary contacts for two sim, intact software backend plus exposed very clearly in the settings gui frontend (at least once the cards are seated, to be sure).

                Here's hoping an OTA update doesn't "correct" what perhaps wasn't intended for these shipments (whether or not the phone can be differentiated — probably — other than by the tray remains to be known to me), i.e., the squashing of dual sim (hybrid/standby) support if future updates are out of our hands and subject to some legislation that prohibits dual sim usage (what do I know) in some regions.

                I recall someone deducing (correctly or not) that these batch of phones were intended for the Vietnamese market - I'm not the right person to bring all the specific reasons for that being true or false to the fore of everyone's attention though.

            • Samuel Warren on 08/05/2019 - 09:57

              @Graduate: I got one as well and the same issue with the SIM tray. Seller is no help: "dear friend，yes? what is the problem?"

              Can you let us know if the ASUS Zenfone OEM tray does the job…?

              • Graduate on 09/05/2019 - 17:37
                +1

                @Samuel Warren: (Banggood lowdown)
                Ordered: April 3rd
                Shipped: April 9th
                Arrived: May 8th

                Box sealed and safe & snug in airbag.

                No paperwork. No instructions inside.

                Rear label IMEI1 and MEID is printed.
                Dialing *#06# shows MEID and IMEI1 and IMEI2 number too.
                All IDs globally unique to your phone, as far as I know.

                Out of the box: Android 8; no system or security updates were available. Several bundled apps to Uninstall (remove superficially) - "Theme" app has a good Apple icon set to make iOS people feel right at home - if you're not adding a new Launcher that is - but who knows what else is lurking under the hood. Meh, what can you do about it - not use a smartphone?

                I like the phone a lot (spoiled now) regardless of not being Android One and stock; preferring the look of this phone to any flagship I saw in the Vodafone store today (asking for a Nano replacement SIM, walked away with a free pop-out SIM - in case you ruin one cutting it down to fit sub-Nano, non-standard, size - I confirm cannot use Vodafone's $2 prepaid multi-SIM ["This SIM cannot be used."] to perform "Swap my SIM" (a painless procedure from your account settings via the /my-vodafone website login).

                Google Services (toward end of initial user of phone setup) came already integrated (good to know).

                Settings / SIM Config diagram indicates how to arrange SIMs had the actual tray provided been dual SIM compatible.

                Settings / SIM Config / Data traffic control monitoring panes for a SIM card 1 and a SIM card 2 (whether or not two are present or detected).

                Settings / About phone / Status / IMEI information also presents Slot1 and Slot2.

                Easy to miss our SIM tray eject tool, itself paper-clipped to the box of included Phone Case (Back Cover really).

                As for tray, tested 1 myself:

                Avoid buying a Huawei Mate 9 [Black] dual sim version tray (I have another of different fabrication on the way to be certain), though a quality (a non-OEM) part and slots in/out neither crooked nor causing fuss, even looks good (and albeit the closing plate doesn't extend far enough the side opposite to the hole, to fill gap there purely aesthetically)…, !!! NO SIM !!! can be picked up by the phone with this one.

                Other trays I am waiting for:

                (OEM) Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL
                (OEM) Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
                (OEM) Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (China)

              • Graduate on 16/05/2019 - 20:55
                +2

                @Samuel Warren: !!! NO FIT !!!

                The ASUS Zenfone OEM trays are flexible junk! One came bowed…
                The Xiaomi Redmi OEM trays aren't hugely better in that regard.
                All their closing plate are a separate piece so room to wiggle.
                Redmi's plate is thinner. Zenfone's plate was very close match.
                Rather not cram 1 mm rest of the way. Reasonable force applied.
                All trays catch something inside. Nothing good to say; a no go!

                • Hogg on 17/05/2019 - 05:49

                  @Graduate: Thanks for the report. Saves the rest of us.

                  • Graduate on 17/05/2019 - 17:52
                    +1

                    @Hogg: Huawei alternative tray, again fashioned from one piece of metal, same "No SIM card" in top left corner.

                    Defeated, I cut a card to fit our tray. Standard SIM was a bit thicker… Took a file to the back of it!

                    Kept the sides a bit wider so no means of it jostling side to side - more chance of SIM1 freeing itself?

                    Top of screen shows Voda AU | Telstra and VoLTE 4G+ 4G 3G (limited room due to notch WLAN replaces 4G+).

                    Slap Back Cover on. Nice! Beautiful phone, but why Gmail notifications delay? Too bad isn't Android One.

                    • Samuel Warren on 18/05/2019 - 08:27

                      @Graduate: Thanks for the report man! I guess I'll be cutting my SIM now as well.

                      I have the same problem with Gmail notifications!

          • zooboy on 23/04/2019 - 16:48

            @samehada: no its not the first slot is only an MicroSD its missing part of the cutout for the nanosim. you can see it in this https://youtu.be/1KaC5N6u0Fo?t=36

    • StuBalls on 23/04/2019 - 16:12

      I received mine today, too.

  • Cheaparoo on 25/04/2019 - 01:41

    A good current deal is:

    US$145.75-delivered and accept Paypal. Edges out ebay/AE since those are US$140 + GST. That is until ebay has a 10% off sale.

    • chrisie on 25/04/2019 - 13:56

      Thanks for the update price - I want to buy one but a bit hesitant as some report it mite be a Chinese fake.
      What's your thoughts ?

      • Cheaparoo on 25/04/2019 - 15:25

        Who says it's fake? It's got a 2017-18 screen so they're offloading them while still worth something. For AU folks, it has the highly desirable B28 & NFC which is missing on most cheap chinaroids. Only issue is it's a dual-sim device but comes with a single-sim tray.

        If you buy with Paypal you're covered.

        • chrisie on 25/04/2019 - 18:48
          +1

          Thanks mate that was the push I needed will get one paying through Paypal.
          Notice all the phones for sale @ a good price are black in color.
          Cheers
          ChrisO

        • illumination on 30/04/2019 - 04:44

          Only issue is it's a dual-sim device but comes with a single-sim tray.

          Wait what? You mean this device is capable of dual SIM but the SIM tray shipped with the phone only holds a single SIM?!

          edit: Yep just confirmed it from reading this comment + watching the video in that comment. Wtf. That's so ridiculous LOL

  • manja on 25/04/2019 - 23:04
    +4

    I received mine few days back. I tried with my S2 sim tray and can confirm dual sim works fine. Not sure if you can buy the sim tray separately.
    https://imgur.com/a/zNWqU3b

    • hvn on 01/05/2019 - 11:49
      +1

      I have received mine today as well. Can anyone suggest me where can I buy the dual Sim tray?

      • spy on 03/05/2019 - 00:47
        +3

        No need. Just slight cuts to the second SIM and it fits the microsd slot but reads the second SIM.
        https://youtu.be/xUPnUutwIjw

        • illumination on 08/05/2019 - 19:09
          +1

          Should've shared the part of the video where this is shown :P

          1:36-2:45 for everyone else

          However, I do want to add that while this might work, it's not without it's drawbacks.

          Consider the following:

          • What if you cut it wrong? It's not like there are measurements provided in the video. There's no stencil either (or is there?)
          • Does this affect the fit of the cut SIM in other standard nano SIM trays? Surely there would (could?) be an impact

          If a SIM tray with 2 slots does not cost an arm and a leg, I'd say it might still be worth buying.

          • OzSikh on 08/05/2019 - 19:34

            @illumination: Do you mind please sharing a link to buy one ?? Thanks

            • illumination on 09/05/2019 - 01:44

              @OzSikh: I don't have a link, sorry. I did not buy this phone.

              I was just making a general comment.

  • Hogg on 01/05/2019 - 12:26

    Received mine today. Very happy with it and a huge upgrade over my old phone.

    It has very good aesthetics and a premium feel to it with the glass body. The bronze accents along the power and volume button, and around the finger print notch are really nice.

    Can confirm the tray doesn't fit dual sim even though I bought it from the Ebay seller rather than Aliexpress so it appears at least a big batch of these comes with sim trays that can't fit dual sims.

    • bokka on 01/05/2019 - 13:50

      Can you comment on the camera quality?

      • Hogg on 01/05/2019 - 21:59

        I would say not very good but I haven't done any rigorous comparisons.

      • spy on 03/05/2019 - 00:46

        Average

    • illumination on 02/05/2019 - 13:51

      huge upgrade over my old phone.

      What was your previous phone?

      • Hogg on 02/05/2019 - 18:12
        +2

        Moto G 1st Gen.

        It served me well until the last year when apps started lagged and crashing. It was becoming very frustrating to use. Trying to use FB messenger would sometimes cause it to have a seizure.

        • Graduate on 02/05/2019 - 19:03
          +1

          Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE (1st Gen)? Same reason I jumped (on the Sharp - and still waiting). Doing anything on this Moto G, checking email, etc, had slowed to a crawl overnight. I have factory reset even. Forced obsolescence maybe? And LineageOS removed ("peregrine" from downloads) support only in the last month. Our shared problem probably issued from an aspect of new Google services anyway; dropped old processor optimizations perhaps.

          • Hogg on 02/05/2019 - 22:28
            +1

            @Graduate: I think mine didn't even have 4G haha.

            Maybe it's like how websites these days are too much for slower connections that got us by in yesteryears. Apps are just getting more intense for the little old Moto G to handle.

            As a fellow Moto G user, I can tell you that you will love your new phone when it arrives.

            It's amazing when things just work!

    • spy on 03/05/2019 - 00:45

      Slight cut to the second SIM and you have dual SIMness https://youtu.be/xUPnUutwIjw

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