Android 4.3 Update - S3, S4, S4 Mini & Note II

[Chris_K]

Hi All,

Many of you have been asking about the much anticipated Android 4.3 update for several key Samsung devices – Including the S3, S4, S4 Mini & Note II. As with all updates we have an in-depth and rigorous testing procedure to ensure the update is seamless and provides a perfect user experience.

What are some key updates in Android 4.3?

-              Lower latency input for gamepad buttons and joysticks

-              Bluetooth AVRCP 1.3 support - display song names on a car stereo

-              OpenGL ES 3.0 - Android now supports the latest version of the industry standard for high performance graphics

-              Official support for the Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch > http://accessoryshop.o2.co.uk/search?query=galaxy+gear

How do I get this Android 4.3 update?

Sometimes these updates are available via Samsung KIES before they are available OTA (over the air). To update via KIES, please visit this Samsung link which contains a download button to get the KIES desktop software as well as simple steps on how to install and update > http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/usefulsoftware/SWUP/JSP

Once the update arrives OTA, you can download this by going to Settings > General > About > Software Update > Update. This may differ very slightly depending on your device or software build.

Android 4.3 availability break-down

Galaxy S4 – The 4.3 update is now live via the Samsung KIES PC application. Connect your phone via USB, open KIES and check for updates. The S4 OTA update is also live and will be pushed out in batches from the date it went live on KIES - If you don't have the OTA update yet, consider updating via KIES instead.

Galaxy S4 Mini – The latest 4.2.2 update has been available via Samsung KIES since November 30^th and should be available to all O2 handsets by connecting and updating via KIES. The OTA update will be released in batches over the coming weeks. Though this particular update doesn’t include the same changes as the above 4.3 update, it does bring with it official support for the Galaxy Gear Smartwatch. Android 4.3 may come to this device in the future, but we currently have no further details on this. We’ll let you know if/when that changes, however.

Galaxy S3 – We have received this update from Samsung and after our rigorous testing, has been approved and passed to Samsung for release. We hope for this to begin pushing out to O2 handsets over the coming week or two (hopefully before the end of the month) so keep your eyes peeled on your update screen. We'll let you know if there are any unforeseeable issues or delays that crop up.

Note II – The 4.3 update for the Note II is now live for OTA updates. This will be roll out in batches over the next few weeks so this update may not be available to you immediately. If you have an O2 branded Note II and don't see this update, I'd recommend connecting manually to KIES and checking for updates this way.

Thank you for your patience in awaiting this update - we know some of you have been eagerly awaiting receiving it or further information around it.

Are you looking forward to the update? If you’ve already been able to update to 4.3 via KIES, what do you think? The biggest change with the 4.3 update is that it supports Samsung’s Galaxy Gear Smartwatch – Something only the Note 3 supported previously. Will this update make you think about trying out wearable technology anytime soon?

Edit Log:

2:22pm 18th Dec - Updated availability news for the Note II

3:52pm 19th Dec - Updated OTA availability for the S4

11:25am 21st Jan - Updated Galaxy S3 section

[MI5]

I'm pretty sure they meant no malice towards you - Maybe just a bit on confusion on both sides ?
We're a friendly bunch here... If we want to abuse anyone we go on the giffgaff forum

[Anonymous]

yes maybe not, but i think i made myself more than clear just had my wee brother read from page 12 onwards and he thinks i couldnt have made myself clearer, but ha ho. yes everybody else seems friendly and i wont let last night sully my impresion of this forum. any way thats me going to shut up about it. thankyou again and i hope to be a more regular visiter to this forum as there are some really interesting topics here. do you use any xda roms or firmware not too sure if thats the right term?

[Anonymous]

There was no malice on my part

[Anonymous]

Ok Thankyou damien1.

[Anonymous]

Like you say it all got a bit confusing I hope you manage what you are trying to do MI5 is your man

[Anonymous]

Thankyou, I just need to find a friend with a computer I can use, as the only one I have access to at the moment is a chromebook, which is useless for what I want need do. I don't belive you can get odin for a chromebook.

[Anonymous]

Has to be windows I believe

[Anonymous]

yes i know thankyou, stupid chromebook:smileyhappy:

[MI5]

There is a programme called "Mobile Odin" that you run from your phone (find it on Play), so that may work for you.
Yes, I've run many ROM's off XDA. Some good and some bad but that's all part of the fun

[Anonymous]

hi the only mobile odin i can find is called mobile odin pro and it says my phone has to be rooted first:smileysad: this by chainfire. i have i9300 with o2 branded firmware:smileysad: