[Q]KitKat 4.4 one day on the GS3-i9305?[Q] - Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help &

Hey,
just publish this thread for know:
Android 4.4 KitKat could be released on GS3 i9305?
If is it yes, when it will be released?
Sorry for my bad English, i'm a French guy :s

yes man...and it will..if you go on GSM Arena you will see:
planned upgrade to v4.4.2 (KitKat)
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i read on a website some time back that it will roll out at the end of April...but i don't think so....the update is due...it will come...but no one knows an exact date...or even the month...we have to wait..

Some time ago, i reed something like Samsung only supports Devices not older then 18 month...
BUT!
On a german page (ukonio.de) stands that in May vor June the 'american' version of the S3 with 2Gbyte RAM (maybe they mean the i9305?) will get a offical KitKat.
So i guess the signs are good!
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Free mobile app with greetings Form AUSTRIA!

The American versions shares only the image of the intl i9300/i9305. There's no Exynos, no MALI... it's a Dual core Qualcomm.

Oh, OK... Didn't knew that... But the sprint is now getting 4.4 official http://support.sprint.com/support/a...viceAdvisory_542_GKB49847-2?&INTNAV=SU:ATL:RV
And maybe we have luck and get it too...
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4.2.2 update

Hi, I yesterday got my One, but I am stuck at 4.1.2 unable to get update to 4.2.2 (update check says the phone is up to date). I am in Europe, in Czech Republic (I don't know whether it has any relevance). My software number is: 1.29.401.16.
Thanks for any clarification.
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guutex said:
Hi, I yesterday got my One, but I am stuck at 4.1.2 unable to get update to 4.2.2 (update check says the phone is up to date). I am in Europe, in Czech Republic (I don't know whether it has any relevance). My software number is: 1.29.401.16.
Thanks for any clarification.
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Official 4.2.2 update is only available to Taiwan region only specifically .709. Wait for your region to have an update. 1.29.401.16 is currently the latest official software available for your region.
Thanks for reply. But I have another question. I saw some videos about the 4.2.2 update on YouTube and I don't understand what I actually saw. I thought it was the official update but was it something unofficial? Can someone please clarify?
guutex said:
Thanks for reply. But I have another question. I saw some videos about the 4.2.2 update on YouTube and I don't understand what I actually saw. I thought it was the official update but was it something unofficial? Can someone please clarify?
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The update is being rolled out per region. The video was probably from someone in Taiwan or someone running a custom ROM.
We will probably get the update in europe in the next couple of days.
You can get the stock 4.2.2 ROM from the stock ROM thread. That's what I installed as soon as it was available and I've been using it ever since
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guutex said:
Hi, I yesterday got my One, but I am stuck at 4.1.2 unable to get update to 4.2.2 (update check says the phone is up to date). I am in Europe, in Czech Republic (I don't know whether it has any relevance). My software number is: 1.29.401.16.
Thanks for any clarification.
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The release depends on where you are and what region HTC has decided to release to. I'm in the US and is rumored to be due this month.
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[Q] 4.3 update for HK HTC ONE (CID: HTC_622)

Hi,
Just wanted to ask any users with an HTC One from HK if the 4.3 update has already been released. I bought my phone from there but I use it mainly in the Philippines. Checked today and there's still no update.
Also, if I restore my phone to the stock ROM from a nandroid backup then flash stock recovery, will I still be eligible for the OTA? I'd restore using an RUU but I can't seem to find one for Hong Kong phones. Thanks.
For OTA you need the stock rom and recovery.
Also the bootloader will be locked-relocked
Pretty sure it would be posted on this forum if the update had come out. We usually get it after Europe, so I doubt it. I'm on a custom ROM, so can't help.
Yeah, restoring from nandroid + stock recovery should let you get updates (when they arrive).
Alright thanks man. Are there any additional benefits to upgrading the whole firmware vs just the radio? I'm stuck with S-on.
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bem809 said:
Alright thanks man. Are there any additional benefits to upgrading the whole firmware vs just the radio? I'm stuck with S-on.
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I live in Hong Kong and my HTC ONE is HK version.
I can confirm you that 4.3 for HK HTC ONE itsn't there yet and no ETA were announced.
However, base on my previous HTC(HK) experiences and speculation.
If US/Taiwan and the rest of the world released the update on Oct, 2013.
HTC(HK) will release the update somewhere between March, 2014 and Oct, 2020.
Yes this is how good and efficient of HTC(HK), Yay baby!
Thanks for the heads - up. Guess I'll make sure my next phone is S-off before anything else
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darkinners said:
I live in Hong Kong and my HTC ONE is HK version.
I can confirm you that 4.3 for HK HTC ONE itsn't there yet and no ETA were announced.
However, base on my previous HTC(HK) experiences and speculation.
If US/Taiwan and the rest of the world released the update on Oct, 2013.
HTC(HK) will release the update somewhere between March, 2014 and Oct, 2020.
Yes this is how good and efficient of HTC(HK), Yay baby!
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Seriously, using HK HTC handsets is almost like using a carrier branded handset. Usually close to being the last of the unbranded cid's to receive updates.
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update is already rolling for HTC ONE HK .. I got mine
bem809 said:
Hi,
Just wanted to ask any users with an HTC One from HK if the 4.3 update has already been released. I bought my phone from there but I use it mainly in the Philippines. Checked today and there's still no update.
Also, if I restore my phone to the stock ROM from a nandroid backup then flash stock recovery, will I still be eligible for the OTA? I'd restore using an RUU but I can't seem to find one for Hong Kong phones. Thanks.
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I am from Sri Lanka and using an HK version fo HTC ONE.got 4.3 update with sense 5.5 yesterday.it is 769 mb in size.sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
We can assume that the rolling of 4.4.4 ota on our devices will be also like that. Maybe a month.
ped13jr said:
We can assume that the rolling of 4.4.4 ota on our devices will be also like that. Maybe a month.
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They will not release 4.4.4 for sense versions. Jumping directly to 5.0
alray said:
They will not release 4.4.4 for sense versions. Jumping directly to 5.0
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the lollipop update for sense is on january-february. why will they not roll our devices in 4.4.4 first? can you give me a link where that info sir?
ped13jr said:
the lollipop update for sense is on january-february. why will they not roll our devices in 4.4.4 first? can you give me a link where that info sir?
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http://www.htc.com/ca/go/htc-software-updates/#device-content.
They are currently working on 5.0 not 4.4.4.
They also made a post somewhere about it. Skpipping 4.4.4 to bring 5.0 faster.
any HK owner with cid 622 got the 4.4 update?

[Q] Official Kitkat 4.4

Hey guys,
Anyone knows when the official stock android 4.4 update for the i9305. A leaked samsung document said it would roll out in may, but it's july and i still don't have the update.
I know i could flash an custom rom but every 4.4 ROM i try has really annoying battery drain (i flashed CM11, omni, carbon, LS) so if anyone has an idea, please tell me! And if there's anyone with a battery-friendly 4.4 rom, please tell me!
Sorry for my bad english BTW.
SamC95 said:
Hey guys,
Anyone knows when the official stock android 4.4 update for the i9305. A leaked samsung document said it would roll out in may, but it's july and i still don't have the update.
I know i could flash an custom rom but every 4.4 ROM i try has really annoying battery drain (i flashed CM11, omni, carbon, LS) so if anyone has an idea, please tell me! And if there's anyone with a battery-friendly 4.4 rom, please tell me!
Sorry for my bad english BTW.
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take a look at this - http://www.gsmarena.com/five_samsung_smartphones_to_get_kitkat_updates_this_month-news-8928.php
I hope this helps
charismakid said:
take a look at this - http://www.gsmarena.com/five_samsung_smartphones_to_get_kitkat_updates_this_month-news-8928.php
I hope this helps
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Thanks man! but i don't see the S3 LTE in the list, does that mean that we won't get the update?
SamC95 said:
Thanks man! but i don't see the S3 LTE in the list, does that mean that we won't get the update?
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Well to start off with, Australia only got 4.3 on the I9305T in the last few months.. NC1 is still 4.3.
The reason it's not on the list is because that's a list of approved/completed updates.
The I9300 was probably cancelled as it doesn't support the Knox Bootloader.
The I9305 does support Knox, so it's fair to assume they will release 4.4.2+ for us at some point.
Until Samsung release some official information on it, enjoy 4.3!
KitKat update for S3 LTE is ready. It's only matter of preparing (add own bloatware) by carriers. Some of them already rolled it out. Search google for: "When will my device receive the latest KitKat" - should be first link on samsung site.
m4ci0r4 said:
KitKat update for S3 LTE is ready. It's only matter of preparing (add own bloatware) by carriers. Some of them already rolled it out. Search google for: "When will my device receive the latest KitKat" - should be first link on samsung site.
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Allright thanks for your help man. Let's pray it comes fast lol.
I hope so... It s strange Samsung doesn't say anything... Acording to Sammobile our phone only has 4.3 yet..
joao pestana said:
I hope so... It s strange Samsung doesn't say anything... Acording to Sammobile our phone only has 4.3 yet..
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Yes it is, but in april there was a leaked document with information about the LTE version receiving kitkat in may/june, pretty weird.:crying:
Today even latest i9300i has recived KK according to sammobile site...:what:
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so update for our device should roll very very soon...i hope we get it by the end of this month at least...
The I9301 uses a Snapdragon processor... Maybe Samsung engineering team can t update the kernel of their processor (exynos). If Samsung doesn't update it is my last Samsung. Its a Shame... Bad advertising for Exynos products...
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/9...-kitkat-update-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-i9305.htm
Latest update
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golf12 said:
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/9...-kitkat-update-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-i9305.htm
Latest update
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hmmm i dont know how reliable this is, but all we can do for the time being is wait and keep checking samfirmware for an update
golf12 said:
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/9...-kitkat-update-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-i9305.htm
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Thanks bro, i hope it's reliable and we'll get it
Once it gets released, we just have to wait for someone to un-knox it, so that 4.1.2 bootloader users will be able to use it...
By the way, what are the new features that it will have over the tw 4.3 jb???? (Apart from the ugly battery icon!!!)
Eagerly waiting for the update. I believe SG I9305 will get 4.4 soon. It's about time.
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joao pestana said:
The I9301 uses a Snapdragon processor... Maybe Samsung engineering team can t update the kernel of their processor (exynos). If Samsung doesn't update it is my last Samsung. Its a Shame... Bad advertising for Exynos products...
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It's about the issue with RAM. KitKat was designed for 512MB RAM devices but unfortunately KitKat with TouchWiz needs 2GB and that's why only i9305 will have this update.
Theres no kit kat for us... I regret so much having bought this phone. Damn exynos chip!
Today i ve broken the screen glass...
I always tought that was a s4 or 5.. But i' ve learned the lesson, next phone: nexus 5, motorola x or one plus one.
joao pestana said:
Theres no kit kat for us... I regret so much having bought this phone. Damn exynos chip!
Today i ve broken the screen glass...
I always tought that was a s4 or 5.. But i' ve learned the lesson, next phone: nexus 5, motorola x or one plus one.
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/same... I'm *angry with Samsung. S3 GT-I9305 it's abandoned.
*lol fixed
psychok9 said:
/same... I'm hungry with Samsung. S3 GT-I9305 it's abandoned.
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I'm waiting too,
No more samsung for me.

SM-N9200 update

Does anybody has some news about Note 5 update for HK/China?
calinormy said:
Does anybody has some news about Note 5 update for HK/China?
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Check online
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nothing as of now... feeling a little bit disappointed having purchased this version
jonnyszt said:
Check online
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^^^ This
Samsung never releases information about upcoming updates. The only way you'll know it's here is when they start rolling it out. You can keep checking at www.sammobile.com/firmwares/.
jonnyszt said:
Check online
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I check everyday sammobile/samsung-updates for the update. My question was for Chinese native language who could have more information about timing...
calinormy said:
My question was for Chinese native language who could have more information about timing...
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Language has nothing to do with it.
CafeKampuchia said:
Language has nothing to do with it.
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Very helpful answer! What are you doing on xda?
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Very helpful answer! What are you doing on xda?
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Telling you the truth, whether you find it helpful or not. Samsung never intentionally releases information on firmware updates. Not in Korean, English, Chinese or any other language. If you don't believe me, Google it for yourself in whatever language you like. There isn't secret information on xda you won't find at Google.
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Telling you the truth, whether you find it helpful or not. Samsung never intentionally releases information on firmware updates. Not in Korean, English, Chinese or any other language. If you don't believe me, Google it for yourself in whatever language you like. There isn't secret information on xda you won't find at Google.
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There are others media like facebook instagram or similar available in China. That's why I asked help from someone speaking chinese especialy since N9200 is a model only for Hong Kong and China.
BTW. My huawei watch update was announced in germany in german language. Do you see my point now?
Is there any MM rom compatible with SM-N9200? I'm tired of waiting.. probably Note 4 users will receive an OTA update to MM before me..
lol.
Thanks
lukas95np said:
Is there any MM rom compatible with SM-N9200? I'm tired of waiting.. probably Note 4 users will receive an OTA update to MM before me..
lol.
Thanks
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Nothing for now as far as I am aware. It is actually quite difficult to find a compatible ROM with 9200 due to difference in the modem with the other models. Therefore, I think we are stuck until Samsung releases an update for our model and this will be used by some ROM such as Infinity which was compatible with LP and 9200.
Kyrillos said:
Nothing for now as far as I am aware. It is actually quite difficult to find a compatible ROM with 9200 due to difference in the modem with the other models. Therefore, I think we are stuck until Samsung releases an update for our model and this will be used by some ROM such as Infinity which was compatible with LP and 9200.
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Ok.. we could only wait
As far as I know MM update will come with support for samsuny pay in china this month. Maybe that's why we have to wait a little more. My question is if we can use samsung pay in europe, using an HK/China model?
lukas95np said:
Is there any MM rom compatible with SM-N9200? I'm tired of waiting.. probably Note 4 users will receive an OTA update to MM before me..
lol.
Thanks
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There are many MM ROMs but i want Nougat. I miss the premium feel of note 5 over OnePlus 3.
Just give it some time. Nougat only started rolling out for the Note 5 a few days ago. The N9200 will also come, if not within days then at least within a few weeks
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Android 7.0 ROM For Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 (T-715)

Hi
I have recently purchased Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 (T-715) and rooted it. Few days back android 7.0 has released and I want to upgrade my tablet to android 7.0. It is not possible to upgrade from "About Device" menu as it gives error:
The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software update using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.
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Last year same thing happened with my Nexus 7 and then I downloaded the rom and manually upgraded it. Now I want to do the same thing for my Samsung tablet but I am unable to find the rom.
Kindly guide me that from where I can download android 7.0 rom for my tablet?
Regards
Lol, you will probably never see android 7 on your device...
It's only available for nexus and the Pixel c for the moment.
And samsung will release it just for a few models.
Galaxy tab s2 may not be one of these
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misteurz said:
Lol, you will probably never see android 7 on your device...
It's only available for nexus and the Pixel c for the moment.
And samsung will release it just for a few models.
Galaxy tab s2 may not be one of these
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Its a bad news
Is there any general version of which can be downloaded and installed? like in linux kernels we have a "vanila" version which is originally released without any patches etc.
That's not true. As SamMobile published some times ago, our sm t-715 it's likely to be updated to the latest android version 7.0. Same as the other variants. There are no official informations though, but we will see in the future what happens. Personally by one side i think that our tab has the right specs to be updated, on the other side i'm afraid about two things:
1) Samsung could be lazy and forget a relatively new and high spec device to be updated
2) Developement community isn't very populated and every version of Android Nougat that will be out unofficially (if one there will ever be) will broken fingerprint support and Mobile network on LTE variants.
P.s i'm very sorry, i wish to link you to the article i saw on internet but i cannot fin it, very sorry.
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That's not true. As SamMobile published some times ago, our sm t-715 it's likely to be updated to the latest android version 7.0. Same as the other variants. There are no official informations though, but we will see in the future what happens. Personally by one side i think that our tab has the right specs to be updated, on the other side i'm afraid about two things:
1) Samsung could be lazy and forget a relatively new and high spec device to be updated
2) Developement community isn't very populated and every version of Android Nougat that will be out unofficially (if one there will ever be) will broken fingerprint support and Mobile network on LTE variants.
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Thanks for detailed answer
It means that the only thing we can do it to "wait and hope"
P.s i'm very sorry, i wish to link you to the article i saw on internet but i cannot fin it, very sorry.[/QUOTE]
zetrotrack000 said:
Thanks for detailed answer
It means that the only thing we can do it to "wait and hope"
P.s i'm very sorry, i wish to link you to the article i saw on internet but i cannot fin it, very sorry.
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Realistically, I think we will all be waiting somewhere between 6 months to 1 year, IF this tablet gets Android 7 at all.
If not, its a case of waiting for a custom rom.
If you wanted instant updates, you should have bought the Pixel C, (as the Nexus 9 is rubbish.)
tab s1 has just got android 6 so maybe there is hope for s2 and 7
I have two questions:
1. Are custom roms safe?
2. If you find any custom rom, will you post link here?
Thanks
zetrotrack000 said:
I have two questions:
1. Are custom roms safe?
2. If you find any custom rom, will you post link here?
Thanks
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No, never use a custom rom. All veterans here on XDA know only the North Koreans publish custom roms in hopes of tricking a newbie to download it so they can hack your computer.
If you have a friend that is using a custom rom on their phone please block there phone number if it is not too late, as a phone call from them will affect your phone as well.

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