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Samsung Galaxy s3 - Failed to update firmware

Anonymous
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I keep getting this error:

 

Failed to update firmware due to network or server problem. Try software update via settings > software update > update, or try using PC kies later.

 

Any ideas?

 

(I am without my USB cable for a few days)

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You either need USB cable and connect to Kies on a PC or use a wifi connection for OTA updates.
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You either need USB cable and connect to Kies on a PC or use a wifi connection for OTA updates.
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Why is that? Others do over the air?
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Yes, but on wifi only, not cell data. Its a 300mb update.....
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300MB is a hefty update. Is this the Samsung default or the O2 customised version of the update?

 

 

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Only on release by O2 currently. Sim free version not rolled out by Samsung yet. O2 remove the OTA 3G option from their FW....
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I am on wifi and on a samsung galaxy O2 branded phone
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Server must be busy then I guess with the other 20 million people trying to download it....
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