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Samsung Galaxy S III T999
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Samsung Galaxy S III T999

Released: 2012, June. Released 2012, JunePrice: About 310 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
NFCYes
SAR0.43 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
Size4.8 inches, 63.5 cm, 2, (~65.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy S III T999
PriceAbout 310 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE (T999L)
Video720p@30fps
ColorsPebble blue, Marble white
ModelsSGH-T999
SAR EU0.20 W/kg (head)
Single1.9 MP, f/2.6
StatusDiscontinued
Weight133 g (4.69 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - T999, T999L
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - T999, T999L
4G bands4, 27 - T999L
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Released2012, June. Released 2012, June
Stand-byUp to 300 h (3G)
Announced2012, June. Released 2012, June
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 13 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Music playUp to 48 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy S III T999 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S III T999 Samsung Galaxy S III T999 is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Samsung Galaxy S III T999 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy S III T999 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy S III T999?

The Samsung Galaxy S III T999 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy S III T999 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy S III T999 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S III T999 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S III T999 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S III T999.