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    Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-I9300)

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    Last updated: November 13th, 2013 at 19:22 UTC+01:00

    After releasing Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4, Samsung has finally started rolling out the new update for the Galaxy S III (GT-I9300). Galaxy S III users were waiting for this update for several months now as Samsung didn't update the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note II to Android 4.2, and the devices were still running a year old version of Android. We are still not sure why Samsung skipped the Android 4.2 update as we do know that Samsung did internally test a few Android 4.2 builds for the Galaxy S III but never released them and stopped development in midway.

    There are quite a lot of changes and improvements in the new Android 4.3 firmware over Android 4.1.2. Samsung has completely changed the core UI to the one found on the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3, even the setting app has been completely overhauled with a new tabbed interface. The bad news is that even though Samsung has changed the core UI elements, it's still using the same old original Galaxy S III launcher and widgets. Also, Samsung hasn't implemented Samsung Knox yet, but we may see it in future builds of Android 4.3. Samsung doesn't provide an official change log for its updates but after testing a few internal builds and this official one, we can give you folks our own list of changes and improvements we have noticed.

    CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ANDROID 4.3 UPDATE
    – GALAXY GEAR Support
    – TRIM Support (Makes the device much faster)
    – Core UI elements updated to the ones on the Galaxy S4 (Galaxy S4's theme all over)
    – New Samsung Keyboard
    – GPU drivers have been updated (Higher GPU benchmark scores)
    – New Lockscreen: Multiple Widgets, improved ripple effect than Android 4.1.2, ability to change clock size and set a personal message
    – New Screen modes (From S4): Adapt Display and Professional Photo
    – Daydream
    – Driving mode
    – Actionable notifications
    – Move-to-SD-card feature
    – New Camera mode : Sound and Shot
    – New Additions in Notification Centre
    – Completely revamped Settings UI (Tabbed interface – Exactly like the Galaxy S4)
    – Implementation of Voice controls (Let’s you control various parts of the phone using voice commands – Galaxy S4 feature)
    – New Samsung Apps: Calculator, Clock, Contacts, Gallery, Music
    – Full screen Samsung apps
    – New S-Voice (from Galaxy S4)
    – Found more? Tell us about them in the comments below!

    The new software update is being rolled out in phases, so it may not yet be available in your country at the moment but don't worry it will arrive very soon. If your device is carrier branded then it might take sometime as the update has to get improved by the carrier first and only then Samsung will make it available for your device. For now, the new software update is only available in Ireland.
    S4-Android-4.3-SM-EDITTo keep track of the countries and carriers receiving the new Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update for the Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-I9300), check out our live feed below:

    To update your Galaxy S III to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, connect your device to your computer and use Samsung KIES or simply use Samsung's OTA service. To download and install the firmware via OTA, go to Settings > More > About Device > Software update > Update.

    Model: GT-I9300
    Country: Ireland (Vodafone)
    Version: Android 4.3
    Changelist: 1902166
    Build date: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 03:29:22 +0000
    Product Code: VDI
    PDA: I9300XXUGMJ9
    CSC: I9300VFGGMJ5
    MODEM: I9300BUUGMJ3

    All new Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmwares for the Galaxy S III (GT-I9300) 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 might be using a Custom ROM or if your country has not yet received the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update. Also, bookmark this page as we will keep this page up to date with the latest information on countries and carriers releasing the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update.

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