Solved: Samsung Galaxy s3 - Failed to update firmware

Anonymous · ‎22-10-2012

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)

MI5 · ‎22-10-2012

You either need USB cable and connect to Kies on a PC or use a wifi connection for OTA updates.

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MI5 · ‎22-10-2012

You either need USB cable and connect to Kies on a PC or use a wifi connection for OTA updates.

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Anonymous · ‎22-10-2012

Why is that? Others do over the air?

MI5 · ‎22-10-2012

Yes, but on wifi only, not cell data. Its a 300mb update.....

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anticpated · ‎22-10-2012

300MB is a hefty update. Is this the Samsung default or the O2 customised version of the update?

Indubitably true. Samsung S21 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra

MI5 · ‎22-10-2012

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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Anonymous · ‎22-10-2012

I am on wifi and on a samsung galaxy O2 branded phone

MI5 · ‎22-10-2012

Server must be busy then I guess with the other 20 million people trying to download it....

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