((((((((((((((((((((((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.
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thanks to Verizon Wireless screwing over my what was suppose to be short day but end up longer as after half an hour of talking to a rep on the phone i end up going to the store as i completely lost voice + text + data on my device because another rep at some local store disabled my sim card and transfered it over another unit which my brother was trying to activate for himself...
so instead of 3:30pm, I've got home at ~4pm (thanks to my suzuki gsx-r600
while i was at the store i asked rep what's up with update for my galaxy nexus? how come gsm version got it and even nexus s got it, why not me? my phone is acting up every now and then sometimes even reboots on me and radio don't get me started on that, so the guy told me verizion supposedly *already* rolling it out as we speak (which was today april 5th) and they're supposedly doing in small batches (which i assume someone would've posted it here long time ago if that was really the case) and i am also going get it any time now...
am I missing something??
When I bought my Galaxy Nexus from Verizon three weeks ago, the rep told me they were rolling out 4.0.5 "as of this morning".
Don't believe a word they say.
Don't believe a word they say.
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what a bunch of (beep), i (beep) (beep) them, those mother(beep).
They'll tell you anything they can to get you to leave satisfied. The average CS rep at a Verizon store has no idea.
First clue the rep was lying:
Their lips were moving.
Second clue the rep was lying:
The ota pdf for the Nexus would have been updated beforehand.
so I called Verizon again today and tech support rep told me that they moved rolling out to early May now... can anyone confirm any of that? I just dont believe a word they're saying anymore...
Root your damn phone and install the update yourself. Never depend on a carrier to push an update and don't cry when they take forever.
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TheBiles said:
Root your damn phone and install the update yourself. Never depend on a carrier to push an update and don't cry when they take forever.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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The one thing root cannot give is an updated 4.04 Verizon radio. Which will hopefully fix the signal issues....as promised
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The one thing root cannot give is an updated 4.04 Verizon radio. Which will hopefully fix the signal issues....as promised
Sent from CDMA GNexus w/Liquid & franco.kernel
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as much as i want to root my phone, i really wish to wait 'till it gets updated w/ latest and greatest 4.0.4 or 4.0.5 then root that!
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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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
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...
Hey guys and gals, there is a new OTA available. Build number AOJ1. It comes in at almost 119mb.
It is still 5.1.1 and just general performance improvements, etc. I haven't had a chance to run it through its paces yet. I will update as I have a better idea of how it is.
Downloading mine now
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WizeGuyDezignz said:
Hey guys and gals, there is a new OTA available. Build number AOJ1. It comes in at almost 119mb.
It is still 5.1.1 and just general performance improvements, etc. I haven't had a chance to run it through its paces yet. I will update as I have a better idea of how it is.
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Shut up idiot..you only know about it cause I text you and told you. Lol
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Software update includes
WizeGuyDezignz said:
Hey guys and gals, there is a new OTA available. Build number AOJ1. It comes in at almost 119mb.
It is still 5.1.1 and just general performance improvements, etc. I haven't had a chance to run it through its paces yet. I will update as I have a better idea of how it is.
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How are your menu screens black? I'm assuming that is a theme?
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How are your menu screens black? I'm assuming that is a theme?
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Yes, it's a theme. It's called fantasy dark.
Running On Samsung Galaxy Note 5 N920A
Ok... I'll jump. Already ran the Fall update on Winders 10, might as well throw my phone into early-adoption-land as well.
Not finding this update on my phone. On Cricket Wireless network running on unlocked AT&T version. Since Cricket uses AT&T network, it shouldn't matter much. Is this available via Smart Switch yet or strictly OTA?
Might be prep for Marshmallow
Does anyone have an offline copy of this or previous version that I can flash through odin? I am 2 versions behind and software update says I m on the latest.
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Does anyone have an offline copy of this or previous version that I can flash through odin? I am 2 versions behind and software update says I[']m on the latest.
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Contact AT&T tech support by online chat and they can push the update to your phone. (I did that for one of the Note 5s I'm helping to maintain.)
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Contact AT&T tech support by online chat and they can push the update to your phone. (I did that for one of the Note 5s I'm helping to maintain.)
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Tried the online chat. The customer rep refused to push said they have no ability to contact the phone as Cricket Wireless is servicing it. I think its all BS.. the rep didn't know what she was talking. Tried another rep, same answer. I have used TMobile Note Edge on Cricket Wireless and always got the latest OTA updates.
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Tried the online chat. The customer rep refused to push said they have no ability to contact the phone as Cricket Wireless is servicing it. I think its all BS.. the rep didn't know what she was talking. Tried another rep, same answer. I have used TMobile Note Edge on Cricket Wireless and always got the latest OTA updates.
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The problem here is that your using Cricket, even though the phone may be on an AT&T Network, AT&T will not recognize the device as being on their network. AT&T is always fairly strict with who, what, and when they roll out updates. It is also possible it just isn't available in the area you are as well. If all else fails go to a Best Buy and have them flash the device to the most current at the Samsung Kiosk. Though they are usually about a month or so behind on updates typically, at least last I recall anyway. Believe me if AT&T Execs had their way I am more than willing to bet they would lock their phones down so hard no one would be able to take their phones to another carrier. T-Mobile on the other hand is fairly open with what people do with their cellphones hence the reason most of their phones can be rooted etc.
On am on at&t with an AT&T phone and I am on old version? I called at &t and Rep says they cannot push an update? Ended up having me call asurion. Insurance company for the phone and they have no idea? Any help in this matter would be great.
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The problem here is that your using Cricket, even though the phone may be on an AT&T Network, AT&T will not recognize the device as being on their network. AT&T is always fairly strict with who, what, and when they roll out updates. It is also possible it just isn't available in the area you are as well. If all else fails go to a Best Buy and have them flash the device to the most current at the Samsung Kiosk. Though they are usually about a month or so behind on updates typically, at least last I recall anyway. Believe me if AT&T Execs had their way I am more than willing to bet they would lock their phones down so hard no one would be able to take their phones to another carrier. T-Mobile on the other hand is fairly open with what people do with their cellphones hence the reason most of their phones can be rooted etc.
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Already been to Best Buy. They are 2 versions behind on this as well. So I have the version what Best Buy has...ending with AO16
Mine just received the update. Installed and apps are optimizing now.
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Mine just received the update. Installed and apps are optimizing now.
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What's the baseband or are we talking about J1 ?
Running On Samsung Galaxy Note 5 N920A
Is the OTA pushed file stored somewhere on the phone? May be it can be flashed thru odin?
Chris V said:
On am on at&t with an AT&T phone and I am on old version? I called at &t and Rep says they cannot push an update? Ended up having me call asurion. Insurance company for the phone and they have no idea? Any help in this matter would be great.
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It's been what five hours. Just wait tell they get you.
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If someone tells me how i will save the file and upload it when i get home. I have the update postponed currently.
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
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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
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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
Dosanjh6 said:
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..
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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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Well, if that is true, then Canada is screwed forever as ALL phones sold in Canada have had to be unlocked since 2017.
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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.