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Hi folks, my Samsung S3 is giving me problems  .battery won't charge properly, have tried a new battery and various chargers but if I leave it on charge overnight it will take around 50% charge and as soon as I start using it it runs down fast. Any ideas please. Cheers
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Check the battery usage via my device battery.
See if the numbers add up.
It does sound like a hardware problem but your last option is a factory reset. This will eliminate a virus on your phone also.
Not much help, but it's a throw away world its just cheaper to replace it than repair.
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Cheers Mark will have a look 
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Did this start after "official" firmware update?
If so, download firmware before, and reinstall via samsung kies software.
Personally, I root the phone (hack) and install 3rd party developer software (see forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3)
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Cheers Jase, but being a technophobe that went straight over my head
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No worries pal.
If all else fails, and you have no other-way to turn, PM me and I will have a look at it for you.
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Cheers Jase, it's stopped charging altogether now so I might have to bite the bullet and buy a new one. Thanks for the offer.
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Now sorted with brute force and ignorance, I put a tiny screwdriver into the charging port and give it a wiggle and hey presto it's now charging how it used to :)Thanks for your replies Guys.
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Bit of belly fluff must have got in there - next time use the end of a tie wrap pleeeease so you don't short anything out.
We don't do charity in Germany, we pay taxes. Charity is a failure of governments' responsibilities - Henning Wehn https://ddue.uk
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Cheers DD will do
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DD you will be horrified to hear that last night my shredder clogged up and while I was trying to clear it it took the end right of one of my steak knives, bloody powerful things them shredders
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DD you will be horrified to hear that last night my shredder clogged up and while I was trying to clear it it took the end right of one of my steak knives, bloody powerful things them shredders  never a dull moment with you Dilly.
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