Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.3 update availability spreads
While a lot of thoughts have turned to the latest Android 4.4 KitKat firmware a number of high end devices are still waiting on receiving the final version of Jelly Bean, and the Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.3 update availability spreads to more regions following its release.
A few days ago we brought you the news that the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update had begun is journey around the world to the Samsung Galaxy S3. This followed the company updating the later Galaxy S4 to the same software.
To begin with it had only reached Vodafone users in Ireland but now the update has landed in Switzerland a few days ago, and today a number of new countries have been added. These include Greece again on Vodafone, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Austria, and Romania.
This status update comes from information provided by SamMobile that has a live feed that lists regions where the Android 4.3 update is available or pending. The new firmware brings with it a number of new features that sees the handset upgraded from Android 4.1.2.
These include a number ported over from the Galaxy S4 such as the UI as well as a new S-Voice feature. There is also a new Samsung keyboard and the ability of moving content to the SD card which will be welcomed by owners of the device.
Once we receive the update here in the UK we will be bring you a hands on review of the new update but at the time of writing no update has arrived. To check manually select the settings option on the device before scrolling down to About device >Software update > and then Check for updates.
Have you received the update yet in your region?
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No I haven’t, but I can’t wait for the update!
i have samsung s3 a uk user…. stil not yet got android 4.3
I want to update my s3 in india when can i do it??
worst samsung. morons
When 4.3 update for s3 is available in Pakistan,if so when.i am checking regular basis but the check for updates is giving the latest updates have already been installed.
It will take a week or more I guess. Be patient it will get available sooner or later.
Hopefully love to see in next 5 days
N who told u that izhan ahmed
I hope that
Whenever it gets available, I hope the performance of the phone improves.
Definitely for sure, the performance of the phone will improve.but the point is that when this update will available.
Not quite sure about the exact date when the update gets available. My guess is, we might see it by end of Nov. I just checked out the Samsung updates website, the firmware has been released for somewhat 8 regions up till now. Still a lot of regions are waiting. Why can’t they release it for all the region at once as gs3 i9300 is the international version. :$
I also found out on website that Asian countries are next to get updates in next coming week or two so hope for the best.The updates are slow by samsung that’s why taking so much time.Once the more countries gets the update for sure,Samsung will give update faster to the other countries.
Im eagrly waiting fr the 4.3 update to b released in pak
Why there is not an update in UK yet?
It’s 12/11/2013 no update to 4.3 via OTA or Kies today my S3 is an unlocked version but using an Orange UK SIM card
Not here in the philippines
Busy installing it here in Dublin It just became available in the last few minutes from Vodafone
Not in Sweden
I cant wait for update not in turkey already!
i’m in new york and got my update on the 6th. haven’t explored it much at all but i know that i am definitely not a fan of the new keyboard 🙁 i am hoping to find a way to turn the new feature off.
This is ridiculous… an international gt-i9300 shouldn’t be any different between countries. It’s a simple update, not tied to any carriers!! So why the delay? Pick a date to release the update, and just go already! I’m so not buying a samsung in the future…
I waiting for the 4.4 Kit kat upgrade not the 4.3 out dated before you get it upgrade.
when release 4.3 update in philippine region?
you can see a live feed on Sammobile about the Jelly bean 4.3 update. 7 countries now are getting the update. Hope we get the update by next week. Philippines 🙂
@c737a646d9d13adc0888b94671973c01:disqus it’s just a matter of server I think. The problem is if they launch it all around world at one date, servers will be overloaded and will crash, causing a lot of troubles. And this is what Samsung want to avoid. ( I see they’re updating it to regions of the world where there isn’t soooo many galaxy s3 used.) But that’s just what i think.
Update arrived last night in New Zealand on Vodafone.
I have Vodafone s3 aswell. I haven’t received any update for my s3 yet
Have u received the update on ur s3 ?
Received in Macedonia today
Nothing on my unlocked phone yet. Tried Kies and OTA. UK
Is there anyone in New Zealand have received jellybean 4.3 for s3?
when is the update launching in INDIA
Ive been waiting fr the update in pak..i hope asian users get the update soon
you can see a live feed on Sammobile about the Jelly bean 4.3 update. 7 countries now are getting the update. Hope we get the update by next week. 🙂
India update ???
Im in Plymouth uk with an unbranded s3 i9300. Still not received it here at 14:10 9th nov 13 🙁
S3 on Vodafone in UK…..nothing yet 🙁
when is the update in philippines?
4.3 makes the handset very unresponsive… On receiving call Display won’t illuminate, sometime no response when press menu or power key to unlock… Disappointed…
Yes ; i agree with you , same with me
yes same here, but i cleared cache in touch wiz. seems to be a bit better now but you will lose all oyur home screen apps!!
Got an update to samsung s3 I9300 80MB (7th november 2013).
Thought it was android 4.3 update and allowed update via wi-fi
Turns out its just an update to 4.1.2 and the device still runs on 4.1.2
had that too… soo frustrating
How do I change the keyboard from qwerty to 123etc with the new update?
When will it be available on the samsung galaxy s3 on o2?
Got my update on galaxy S3 from Verizon this morning. Love it
Just getting it now, in the UK (unbranded phone).
Yes. Dowloading it right now, as well. What is weird is that there is no info that UK BTU should receive it today. (If you can believe SamMobile’s firmware update list). Let’s hope that it’s not as glitchy as many Vodafone S3 users say.
Which network? That would help!
I have an unbranded phone, which means I bought it directly from Samsung, not from a network operator, and therefore, I get my updates from Samsung, not from, say, Vodafone or EE.
If you have a branded phone, you have to wait for the update to pass through them.
OTA update just hit s3, unbranded, orange network in UK
I have seen nothing as yet on my unlocked S3, i use Orange UK now as i didn’t pay the bill with Vodafone 😀 (12/11/2013)
In UK unlock phone, downloading now!
No uk voda as yet
S3 o2 UK just finished installing 😀
Does your bat heat up or anything bro?
I live in Fiji, Vodafone Fiji has no idea about updates.
Can somebody here please help me as I would like to update to 4.3 official for my s3, I had downloaded one but turns out it was a leaked german version and my phone was getting super hot so i had to root but not happy with it, if there’s anybody here who could tell me how i can update my phone manually and possibly post a few links for me here please.
Downloading now on my unbranded gs3 in the uk.
Is it better to update the new version of the Samsung galaxy S3 in all times when there is a new version firmware is coming up ?is it recommended do it?