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    Galaxy S III receives Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update, Lots of new features

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    Last updated: February 25th, 2015 at 00:24 UTC+01:00

    Samsung releases Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S III GT-I9300

    Samsung has just started to push Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to the International Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300. The Galaxy S III is Samsung's flagship device of the year and is also it's biggest worldwide selling device. Samsung has given the Galaxy S III top priority in Software Updates that's why Samsung keeps on updating this device to the latest versions of Android.

    You might not be able to update your device to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean right away as the update is rolling out in phases. So, it might not yet be available for your country or network provider (If Your device is Carrier branded) but don't worry the update will arrive soon.

    Samsung has added a ton of new features in Android 4.1.2 update for the Galaxy S III, most of the features are brought from the Galaxy Note II. We have listed some of the enhancements in the new Android 4.1.2 update below.

    Some of the Enhancements in the new update:
    -Android 4.1.2 – JZO54K
    -Multi-View (Multi-Windows Multitasking, same as in Note II)
    -Page Buddy
    -New Gallery App (Same as in Note II)
    -Notification Panel (Notification Panel can now be customized)
    -Brightness Slider in Notification Panel Can Now Be Disabled
    -Smart Rotation (Screen Display adjusts to your angle of sightings)
    -Continues Input in Samsung Keyboard (Like Swipe or Android 4.2 Keyboard)
    -Paper Artist App
    -Group Cast App

    Keep an eye on @SamKiesUpdates to get the latest information on Official Firmwares for your Samsung device.
    You can update your Galaxy S III through Samsung KIES or by using OTA.

    Hot links:
    Check the 10 latest official firmwares for the Galaxy S III here!
    You can find our live firmware feed here!

    Official Firmware Details:

    Android Version: 4.1.2 – Build JZO54K
    PDA: I9300XXELL5
    CSC: I9300VFGELL1
    MODEM: I9300BUELK1
    Build Date: 10-12-12
    Change list: 672976

    Android Version: 4.1.2 – Build JZO54K
    PDA: I9300XXELL4
    CSC: I9300OXAELL4
    MODEM: I9300XXELL4
    Build Date: 10-12-12
    Change list: 566833

    Android Version: 4.1.2 – Build JZO54K
    PDA: I9300XXELKC
    CSC: I9300OXXELK4
    MODEM: I9300XXELKC
    Build Date: 30-11-12
    Change list: 566833

    Live Feed of Official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update availability for the Galaxy S III GT-I9300

    All the new Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Firmwares for the Galaxy S III are present in our Firmware Section as well. You can use our Firmware Section to manually update your device if for some reason you can't officially update your device via Samsung Kies or via OTA as you are using a Custom ROM or if your Country has yet not received the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update. Also, bookmark this page as we will keep this page up to date with the latest information on countries and network providers releasing the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update.

    *Video preview of the new Firmware is coming up!

    Firmware Jelly BeanSamsung Galaxy S III

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