Android 4.3 update for Samsung Galaxy S III 4G in the Netherlands and Belgium - Androidworld

Android 4.3

Recently Samsung has confirmed on Twitter that the update for the I9305 is rolling. The I9305 is Samsung Galaxy SIII with 4G, as it was released on the network of KPN and Vodafone.

Problems

The update to Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) for the ‘normal’ version of the Galaxy S III 4G without it, it is put on hold after complaints. The users who have received this update, indicated that there are some big problems. For example, the WiFi connection would be very unstable, the battery life dropped significantly, there are delays in the operation, and the unit is sometimes completely stuck.

When the update for the non-4G version (I9300) weather starts, is not yet known. It seems that the 4G version of the device does not suffer from the aforementioned problems after the update to Android 4.3.

Changes

Inside Android 4.3 WiFi may always remain, so that it can be used instead of the power consuming GPS. use as placeholder In addition, you can make use of 4.3 BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), with Android this energy efficient way of linking is very important for accessories like a smart watch. Here comes the smart watch from Samsung comes into play: when you have brought these update your Samsung device can also use the Samsung Galaxy Gear

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Additionally, you will see some different optimizations and you can also use Samsung KNOX.

Availability

The Samsung Galaxy SIII 4G is an Over The Air (OTA) are updated, where the installation can be via WiFi downloaded. If you do not receive automatic notification itself, it is possible to check in the settings. Updating is presumably also possible via Kies, Samsung’s software for PC and Mac. Currently we only have reports that the update is available for the open market version, the version that comes directly from your provider.

The rollout of this update will likely take several days. So please be patient if you do not have it inside. Experiences with this new system for the Samsung Galaxy S III 4G you can share in this forum topic.

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