It's been stated that the Gear will require 4.3 to utilize low power Bluetooth and they said the release will be Early October in the US. They also mentioned that they will upgrade the S3, S4 and Note 2 to make them compatible in October.
I believe this would mean that the S3 will get updated to 4.3 in October. Which would probably mean that the T-Mobile Variant would be Nov/Dec.
Anybody else with any thoughts?
mike.r.olson said:
It's been stated that the Gear will require 4.3 to utilize low power Bluetooth and they said the release will be Early October in the US. They also mentioned that they will upgrade the S3, S4 and Note 2 to make them compatible in October.
I believe this would mean that the S3 will get updated to 4.3 in October. Which would probably mean that the T-Mobile Variant would be Nov/Dec.
Anybody else with any thoughts?
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I hope. But seriously don't hold your breath.
If they said the International S3 is getting the update in October then we should expect a T-Mobile update no later than 2 or 3 months after the initial release. I assume T-Mobile might delay the update until January 2014 so it can sell more newer devices during the holiday season. Carriers are known to delay updates since they still need to add their bloatware, carrier settings, pre-release testing, etc. and it would be smart for them to delay the update to prevent people with older devices from deciding not to upgrade in the holiday season due to a new software update.
When the new update is released I'm sure you will get it here on xda rooted before you get the official OTA update from T-Mobile.
They didn't say anything other than "S3", which actually leads me to believe it'd be the international one since they'll support the Exynos before they'll support the Snapdragon.
There is a sticky for other devices
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Any news on 4.3 for i747m? I see that a lot of Canadian users are asking about the leaked update for AT&T. But anyone whose been reading them knows that the modems aren't the same.
Samsung Canada is saying late November, but then the carriers have to test it as well. I would normally think we wouldn't get it until next year but since the update adds compatibility with the Galaxy Gear, I would imagine Samsung is urging carriers to hurry with it.
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In all fairness, Rogers has been fantastic pushing updates for all the devices I've used in the last year or so. So i sort of expect it anytime now. Tho I don't use my S3 hardly anymore, so I really don't care lol.
((((((((((((((((((((((So today I was on Samsung's Canadian website and decided to do a live chat with a representative about the S3 (SGH-I747M) and ask if the two year old handset will be updated to 4.4.4 or even 5.0.
I was shocked by what the rep told me: I've included screenies for proof that i am not lying go ahead and hold your S3s to the sky and bask in the glory of these wonderful screen shots.)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
ABOVE IS OUT DATED INFO CHECK REPLY BELOW FOR MORE ACCURATE INFORMATION REGARDING THE LOLLIPOP UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MY DEVICE INFO:
ROM: SAMSUNG STOCK KITKAT 4.4.2 FIRMWARE
BASEBAND: I747MVLUFNK2
BUILD NUMBER: KOT49H.I747MVLUFNK2
CARRIER: BELL
All sgh-i747/m users will recieve lollipop via ota!!!!!!
AT&T, Rogers, Bell Telus and all other carriers carrying the SGH-I747M GALAXY SIII will recieve the Lollipop 5.0 OTA Update directly from samsung. I have now confirmed for all North american s3 users...Proof available in the screenshot included.
Even though there are rumors, I would take what the csr's say with a grain of salt.
I gave my s3 to my niece and it would be nice to get 5.0 but it may be tough to see the difference between kk and 5.0 since both would be running touch wiz.
audit13 said:
I gave my s3 to my niece and it would be nice to get 5.0 but it may be tough to see the difference between kk and 5.0 since both would be running touch wiz.
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Yes but touch wiz right now is more cartoony and now that we know we are getting lollipop we could expect a more s5 like design but more lillipopised.
No more rumors or speculation
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Even though there are rumors, I would take what the csr's say with a grain of salt.
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They are not rumors anymore. I've given proof that all i747m will receive lollipop. I tried to confirm with Samsung US but they would not say anything but told me to wait and not believe any rumors that the s3 will no longer be supported. they also hinted that something is in the works, when Samsung Canada specifically confirmed that it will receive the update...only one conclusion: samsung US is keeping quiet about the update.
I had a Motorola Atrix HD and Motorola's tech support team and David Schuster of Motorola also said KK was coming to the Atrix HD and it never happened. Let's hope Samsung's CSR is right.
Even if this is true, what about root?
You spoke with a csr who could tell you anything they'd like. Kinda like s csr telling me they were installing fiber optic for my building, that was 7 years ago. Until there is public word from Samsung, carriers, or until it starts actually rolling out..... It's still a rumor.
I also am a bit sceptical. That csr never said Google had yet sent the update to Samsung, he did not say that Samsung had received the update, nor did he say that Samsung had made their changes and sent the updates to the carriers. The csr gave a flow chart but did not state if the process had actually been started. Also, once the carrier receives the update from Samsung it can take months to get released, at least based on AT&Ts past history with my first device.
IF THEY RELEASE IT, we'll let you know! IF we decide to release it! Any day now!
ROOT?
StoneyJSG said:
Even if this is true, what about root?
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Im sure the good people over at chainfire will find some way to root it
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I also am a bit sceptical. That csr never said Google had yet sent the update to Samsung, he did not say that Samsung had received the update, nor did he say that Samsung had made their changes and sent the updates to the carriers. The csr gave a flow chart but did not state if the process had actually been started. Also, once the carrier receives the update from Samsung it can take months to get released, at least based on AT&Ts past history with my first device.
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Lets wait until one month after MWC (Mobile World Congress) then Ill contact Samsung again if it hasn't been released by that time.
Moiz Ahmed said:
Lets wait until one month after MWC (Mobile World Congress) then Ill contact Samsung again if it hasn't been released by that time.
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I actually hope you received correct information. It's just that I'm a bit cynical concerning the OEMs and carriers.
Okay this is kind of weird because I know T-Mobile has not rolled out the update. In fact I believe they are completely refusing to do it to force people to resort to upgrading phones. But I got this system update on my phone this morning and I am wondering if anybody has gotten it as well or has any explanation. I haven't downloaded it yet.
T-Mobile SGH-M919. Weird because it says the GPE
it has been said before if you would have searched, but it is a patch for the stagefright vulnerability and that is about it.
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Okay this is kind of weird because I know T-Mobile has not rolled out the update. In fact I believe they are completely refusing to do it to force people to resort to upgrading phones. But I got this system update on my phone this morning and I am wondering if anybody has gotten it as well or has any explanation. I haven't downloaded it yet.
T-Mobile SGH-M919. Weird because it says the GPE
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GPe? That's odd, unless you're running a custom ROM
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Okay this is kind of weird because I know T-Mobile has not rolled out the update. In fact I believe they are completely refusing to do it to force people to resort to upgrading phones. But I got this system update on my phone this morning and I am wondering if anybody has gotten it as well or has any explanation. I haven't downloaded it yet.
T-Mobile SGH-M919. Weird because it says the GPE
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Which rom where you using when you get this message?
GPE has already been updated to 5.1, so even if that is LP it's still older than current.
I have been calling TMOBILE (US) every week since May to find out where the LOLLIPOP UPGRADE is for my SGH-M919 ((Galaxy S4) and finally about 3 weeks ago I got them to confess that SAMSUNG HAD GIVEN THEM TO UPDATE FOR THIS PHONE - BUT, THEY WERE NOT GOING TO RELEASE IT.
When I asked why, I was given the B***S*** answer that there were known bugs and all other providers had problems with it - I said they were corrected in the 5.01, and 5.1 versions - he then basically (without saying it) stated they want people to buy newer devices.
I told him I OWN MY DEVICE, THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, and I WILL ROOT IT AND PUT A CUSTOM ROM ON IT.
I was told, you will void your warranty.....I rolled with laughter and said...it is over 2 years old - THERE IS NO F***ING WARRANTY anymore...and I hung up.
*BH*
Yet another great example of why I jumped ship for Cricket. Tmo does all this uncarrier crap because they say they care about the consumer, but when it's all on the table they're just like Verizon or Sprint or AT&T. If you're on older hardware, then they don't care about you. You're a number that they added years ago, and all that matters are the numbers they'll add today and tomorrow.
I'm still rockin' my S4 after all this time. When I'm ready to upgrade, I'll be buying my phone unlocked and ready to go with Cricket. Now that the new Nexus devices are on their way, I'm just going to save up and splurge on the Nexus 6P and not have to worry about bull**** carriers screwing me on updates and security fixes.
I buy T-Mo phones because they traditionally have unlocked bootloaders, so I can flash whatever ROM I like. ATT, and I believe Cricket, tends to use phones where the bootloader is locked down tightly. I like the open Nexus platform and am also considering one in the future...
Hi, i have a US/Canada S9 Model SM G960W with SD845 and its an unlocked device from a carrier on contract (BELL Network). I have not received any official ONE UI update and today is 28th January 2019! I want to ask you all expert what should I do?
They changed the schedule for the update
Sorry but that's not the case. Every other youtuber has uploaded videos with their official updates. Even they are putting videos of Note 8 official uldate now. And here I'm stuck with Oreo
Sobiiboy said:
Sorry but that's not the case. Every other youtuber has uploaded videos with their official updates. Even they are putting videos of Note 8 official uldate now. And here I'm stuck with Oreo
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It hasn't rolled out to all regions and models yet, your current model latest update is still Oreo, nothing you can do but wait for Samung/Bell
Sobiiboy said:
Sorry but that's not the case. Every other youtuber has uploaded videos with their official updates. Even they are putting videos of Note 8 official uldate now. And here I'm stuck with Oreo
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The international s9's have pie now, you'll have to wait till feb 11th to receive it in canada, that's when rogers is rolling it out.
Got my update this morning. And I am in Michigan. Still trying everything out
Same man. I have s9+ W variant and i'm exhausted of waiting so long for the new updates. Its like samsung doesn't care about its Canadian users... Considering getting a Oneplus or a Pixel as my next device.
The test xml feed has changed a few times lately
http://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/BWA/SM-G960W/version.test.xml
G960WVLS3CSAG.DM/G960WOYV3CSAG/G960WVLS3CSAG
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Same man. I have s9+ W variant and i'm exhausted of waiting so long for the new updates. Its like samsung doesn't care about its Canadian users... Considering getting a Oneplus or a Pixel as my next device.
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Nothing to do with Canada, no unlocked phones in the US have it and it's still rolling out to the carrier models.
I have a carrier phone( unlocked) in Canada but haven't received any update.
It's not instant and they don't release these updates to every phone on every carrier at the same time. The entire system would be inundated if they did. If you see reports that people on your carrier are getting the update then wait a week or so before you get concerned.
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Nothing to do with Canada, no unlocked phones in the US have it and it's still rolling out to the carrier models.
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U sure about that. I still feel as if Canadians get left out. We didn't even get a chance at getting the beta for pie while the rest of the world did.
https://www.droid-life.com/2019/01/31/att-samsung-galaxy-note-9-pie-update/
I have the unlocked us model but nothing. It's infuriating how slow Samsung is
Just wait, both me and wife got our updates a week ago. And I know some note 9's are getting there's as well here in Michigan
Rogers and fido updated their release schedule, we'll now get pie February 4th ?
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U sure about that. I still feel as if Canadians get left out. We didn't even get a chance at getting the beta for pie while the rest of the world did.
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Yep, I've, I've been on the beta since the beginning and even Samsung admits that unlocked phones get it last, it's the way Samsung has always done it. A lot of rhe carrier models are still waiting. In a way it makes sense, in the US at least, only a small percentage of the S9's are unlocked models. Samsung is going to take care of their cash cows first.
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Yep, I've, I've been on the beta since the beginning and even Samsung admits that unlocked phones get it last, it's the way Samsung has always done it. A lot of rhe carrier models are still waiting. In a way it makes sense, in the US at least, only a small percentage of the S9's are unlocked models. Samsung is going to take care of their cash cows first.
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Welll.... I'm screwed aren't I? I have the unlocked variant of Canada..
Tel864 said:
Yep, I've, I've been on the beta since the beginning and even Samsung admits that unlocked phones get it last, it's the way Samsung has always done it. A lot of rhe carrier models are still waiting. In a way it makes sense, in the US at least, only a small percentage of the S9's are unlocked models. Samsung is going to take care of their cash cows first.
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Well, if that is true, then Canada is screwed forever as ALL phones sold in Canada have had to be unlocked since 2017.
Dosanjh6 said:
Welll.... I'm screwed aren't I? I have the unlocked variant of Canada..
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There is no unlocked model in canada like in the us, they have their own U model, those are the unlucky ones, all canadian phones are W models.
Just got another update (2nd in a week)....
appears to be a small incremental update. info page till points to previous update.
F926U1UES1AUI5
Unlocked on AT&T.
Looks like it is just the October security patch. I haven't received anything on my T-Mobile branded one.
Same here, not for T-Mobile yet.
just checked i have september version, this looks indeed like the oktober security patch.
have the 926B EUX version, think somewhere this week it will arrive
Yeah, Updates roll out on unlocked and it will normally take a few days before the carrier branded ones get the update. It all depends on how long the carriers hold it before releasing it out to the wild. I anticipate that the branded ones will go out either end of the week or early next week.
That is, if trends hold.
I got this update on VZW.
Unlocked on the t mobile
received it
unlocked - using UK SIM ATM but it's here
T-Mobile, no update yet.
New Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 Updates Improve Camera Quality
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-F926N/
T-Mobile here, no update.
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T-Mobile here, no update.
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Same here. T-Mo no update yet.
Talderon said:
Same here. T-Mo no update yet.
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Same here.
VZW no update yet.
Got it this morning (T-Mobile).
I just got it today and look what changed... anyone else
I think my phone had those features before the update.
My update came this afternoon.