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Breaking: Samsung has just started testing Android 4.3

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Breaking: Samsung has just started testing Android 4.3 for the #GalaxyNoteII.
Now that we finally know that Samsung started testing the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Note II. The big question is: When will Samsung update the three devices to Android 4.3. We expect that Samsung will update the Galaxy S4 in October. The Galaxy S3 is expected to be released around October end / November. We expect Samsung to update the Galaxy Note II around November end / December. Samsung probably want to give the Note III a couple of exclusive months before the Note 2 will get those features. All three the devices are expected to get more functions and the latest Touch Wiz interface.
We also can confirm that Samsung is busy to test Android 4.3 for their Galaxy Mega series.
Samsung promised to bring Android 4.3 as fast as possible.
Let’s hope everything goes according to plan.

Hopeing that firmware will leak

you should be xda news writer..
via Note2

rashid.fairus said:
you should be xda news writer..
via Note2
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Expected release in November/December. No way! Can't wait that long.

Its too long to wait
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Sammoblie.com just posted some vague dates:
"Now that we finally know that Samsung started testing the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Note II. The big question is: When will Samsung update the three devices to Android 4.3. We expect that Samsung will update the Galaxy S4 in October. The Galaxy S3 is expected to be released around October end / November. We expect Samsung to update the Galaxy Note II around November end / December. Samsung probably want to give the Note III a couple of exclusive months before the Note 2 will get those features. All three the devices are expected to get more functions and the latest Touch Wiz interface.
We also can confirm that Samsung is busy to test Android 4.3 for their Galaxy Mega series.
Samsung promised to bring Android 4.3 as fast as possible.
Let’s hope everything goes according to plan."

Expected release date Android 4.3 for Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Note II http://www.sammobile.com/2013/09/25...4-galaxy-s3-and-note-ii/#.UkLfqXi7uMc.twitter
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Sammobile should pay XDA for all the ad traffic they get from people posting these rumors for them.
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The November/December time frame seem correct, then.

LOL and what that mean ? huh ?
we wont get it before November , December or even January

if the note is left behind for a month maybe more they should at least give us 4.2.2 for now surely
won't happen but you know, they should

Roxas598 said:
if the note is left behind for a month maybe more they should at least give us 4.2.2 for now surely
won't happen but you know, they should
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That would require they have to stop the work they're doing on 4.3 and restart it all for 4.2.2. Spend weeks certifying that before finally releasing it, and then eventually restart 4.3. We'd end up getting 4.3 sometime next summer.
Why would they waste months of work for a version they've already said they've skipping?

dont be happy or excited..
if you love root then it will come with bad news which is """"KNOX"""" :crying::crying::crying:
there is still no way to void knox warranty and if you upgrade to newest fw then you even cant downgrade or flash same fw again.
just looked at s4's forums...
they have a knox research thread.:silly::silly::crying:

FloatingFatMan said:
That would require they have to stop the work they're doing on 4.3 and restart it all for 4.2.2. Spend weeks certifying that before finally releasing it, and then eventually restart 4.3. We'd end up getting 4.3 sometime next summer.
Why would they waste months of work for a version they've already said they've skipping?
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doubtul as haven't they been working on 4.2,2 for ages anyway and was due out a couple of months back but then since 4.3 was announced they went towards that? since they can build a 4.3 for the phone that quick anyway

Roxas598 said:
doubtul as haven't they been working on 4.2,2 for ages anyway and was due out a couple of months back but then since 4.3 was announced they went towards that? since they can build a 4.3 for the phone that quick anyway
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Companies like Samsung are not single man ROM bakers that can just throw a ROM together and toss it out there full of bugs in a day or two. They have to test everything very carefully and it has to be signed off on, and that takes at a minimum, weeks of effort.

FloatingFatMan said:
Companies like Samsung are not single man ROM bakers that can just throw a ROM together and toss it out there full of bugs in a day or two. They have to test everything very carefully and it has to be signed off on, and that takes at a minimum, weeks of effort.
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yes I am aware of this but the 4.2.2 update was due for months back anyway wasn't it then they decided to not release and skip stright to 4,3 surely if it was meant for release months ago it was near ready anyway

Not necessarily. They've been working on several new devices in the meantime so I'd be surprised if they'd even started on 4.2.2 when they decided to skip to 4.3 instead.

question , why you think they will update S3 before Note2 ? while Note2 is newer than S3 !!
only answer i think of is for selling more N3 or maybe because it has more feature than S3 ?

mjrshark said:
question , why you think they will update S3 before Note2 ? while Note2 is newer than S3 !!
only answer i think of is for selling more N3 or maybe because it has more feature than S3 ?
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The source says to give time for the note 3 to have the exclusive features. That, and the S3 has 4.2.x, whereas we don't.

Nice ,waiting until
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When can we expect Lollipop (Android 5) for Note 4?

How long usually it takes Samsung to adopt the new Android version?
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bat0nas said:
How long usually it takes Samsung to adopt the new Android version?
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in my experience, it could be months. As in Q2 2015

Knowing Samsung it might not be till end of summer 2015 (if you are lucky).

Hrrr
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There have already been two preview builds for the S5, both shown by Sammobile on YouTube. Which means they are working on it and they're almost there. I would expect an update closer to the end of the year or at the beginning of the next.
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Meanwhile, the good people at LG are releasing Lollipop for the LG G3 this week. Samsung is always way too slow with updates, for no acceptable reason.

ozaghloul said:
Meanwhile, the good people at LG are releasing Lollipop for the LG G3 this week. Samsung is always way too slow with updates, for no acceptable reason.
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G3 won't get Android 5.0 this week.

ozaghloul said:
Meanwhile, the good people at LG are releasing Lollipop for the LG G3 this week. Samsung is always way too slow with updates, for no acceptable reason.
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Android in G3 is not so heavily modified than in Samsung phones. Maybe that's the reason.
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Lodix said:
G3 won't get Android 5.0 this week.
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Yes they will get it this week, in fact people already have it.
http://phandroid.com/2014/11/08/lg-g3-lollipop-update-official/
And motorola already released it for the Moto X.

ozaghloul said:
Yes they will get it this week, in fact people already have it.
http://phandroid.com/2014/11/08/lg-g3-lollipop-update-official/
And motorola already released it for the Moto X.
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I don't see any word of LG supporting what you say.

Lodix said:
I don't see any word of LG supporting what you say.
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http://www.lgnewsroom.com/newsroom/contents/64765
Enough proof for you?

I am pretty confident/optimistic that we will have the update during Nov-Dec, 1-2 months from now
So far we have seen 2 leaks of Lollipop for S5, 1 leak of S4, so imagine at what level the newest flagship of Samsung is
Even more, all companies are promoting fiercely their update plans, so Samsung should be at least worried and thus speed up their game.
Lastly, last year we had the same case as with Note 3, it was released with 4.3 Jellybean and it received the 4.4 Kitkat update in early January.

The best news relateed to this is that Chainfire was able to root Lollipop on the Nexus 9. It is encouraging that if you have an unlocked bootloader, it seems likely that there will be root for Android 5.

ozaghloul said:
http://www.lgnewsroom.com/newsroom/contents/64765
Enough proof for you?
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Yes, thanks

According to this article it's late November early December.
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/1...e-note-3-galaxy-s5-and-s4-release-details.htm
But I wouldn't hold my breath.

As I mentioned, don't expect anything before a few months. I estimate q2 2015 but this article seems to say February 2015
http://m.christianpost.com/news/and...samsung-galaxy-s5-scheduled-for-2015--129316/

polish_pat said:
As I mentioned, don't expect anything before a few months. I estimate q2 2015 but this article seems to say February 2015
http://m.christianpost.com/news/and...samsung-galaxy-s5-scheduled-for-2015--129316/
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Are you joking? There are builds for the S5 and the S4, the latter being almost 2 years old now! There is no way the the Note 4 will get an update in "Q2 2015". And the article you linked to has no substantial evidence or insight. On the other hand, we know Note 3 was released with 4.3 and got an update to 4.4 in January, so it's not far fetched to think the Note 4 will be treated the same way.
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iridaki said:
Are you joking? There are builds for the S5 and the S4, the latter being almost 2 years old now! There is no way the the Note 4 will get an update in "Q2 2015". And the article you linked to has no substantial evidence or insight. On the other hand, we know Note 3 was released with 4.3 and got an update to 4.4 in January, so it's not far fetched to think the Note 4 will be treated the same way.
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I hope you are right, but I highly doubt we will get it before end of Q1-2015. Yes there are builds for many phones, but Samsung tends to take their sweet time coming up with a final draft. I suffered plenty with the Note 2 and Note 3 (still on 4.4.2 until now). Maybe the fact that almost every manufacturer other than samsung will have Lollipop before end of the month might make Samsung move faster (but I doubt it, because they know that most of their end users aren't on XDA and don't know lollipop from lollygag).

What's really funny -and to be frank, quite sad- is how we use words like "suffer" when we explain how we feel about waiting for an update. It's a phone. Save your capacity to suffer for things that actually matter.

Maybe Samsung will see this and we'll get the update this week........or in Q4 15[emoji13]

Where on earth is Lollipop?

Hi guys,
I have a British Note 4, running BTU and I'm still waiting for Lollipop. Having owned many many devices over the last few years, I'm more than used to this waiting game, but it's getting a bit crazy now?
Lollipop was released a few weeks after the Note 4 was announced, we are now three, almost four months in to the following year and I'm yet to receive the update?
Poland, Samsung's Beta location received the update a long time ago. What's going on are there some serious Lollipop issues?

If you're running Exynos CPU then apparently were awaiting Intel to produce drivers for the radio. I have N910U international unbranded model and no update yet either, yet most carrier models are updated, very unusual. I feel you though, we are almost in to the 4th month of the year and I seem to recall SS mentioning GN4 will be receiving Android 5.0 shortly 6 months ago lol, oh well looks like I may consider the Saygus V2, beast of a phone!

I wish I could say that's the model I have but unfortunately it isn't! I'm running the N910F
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I'm using the same phone and I'm wondering exactly the same. Keep checking this forum nearly daily to see if there is any news but nothing. Must be coming soon tho.
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Lolipop update for Note 4 its official a failure!! I see HTC One M8 and LG G3 and Note 3 that i sold to buy the Note 4 with oficial updates and my Note 4 on 4.4.4
Worst... no oficial word on the subject by Samsung.

homer285 said:
If you're running Exynos CPU then apparently were awaiting Intel to produce drivers for the radio. I have N910U international unbranded model and no update yet either, yet most carrier models are updated, very unusual. I feel you though, we are almost in to the 4th month of the year and I seem to recall SS mentioning GN4 will be receiving Android 5.0 shortly 6 months ago lol, oh well looks like I may consider the Saygus V2, beast of a phone!
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At last someone asked this question, I was wondering why no one has asked this already!

Samsung should update us
note 3s are being updated etc ...but most unlocked carrier free international phone still no update.....Samsung should say something like we are sorting out bugs but we plan to release it within the next few weeks.
the way they are doing it now doesn't help create a good brand

Although hard every company should be like Apple when it comes to software updates. Everyone should get it at the same time.
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The G version we have down here in Australia is in the same boat. Until every component is built in house (applies to any manufacturer) then software updates for every model variation won't be possible. Sucks but usually comes with the option of choice.

The UK is one of the countries which has the gear VR and that might be the reason for the delay as the UK note 4 has to work with the gear VR on lollipop and is waiting for oculus update.

No one gives a flying you know what about Gear VR, its a poor excuse to prolong an update so that SS can release S6 in hope (we whom remain pre updated and with bugs) that we jump ship!
Deplorable and unforgivable!
Another lost customer here Samdung, better to not bull**** consumers when releasing products!

homer285 said:
No one gives a flying you know what about Gear VR, its a poor excuse to prolong an update so that SS can release S6 in hope (we whom remain pre updated and with bugs) that we jump ship!
Deplorable and unforgivable!
Another lost customer here Samdung, better to not bull**** consumers when releasing products!
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Calm down mate. The only thing I don't get, is how come you're on XDA developers forum and still doesn't have lollipop? I'm on ee and have dirty flashed with Odin first German and now that new Dutch rom and it's all good. UK is important market for Sammy, hence I guess they want to make sure everything is buttoned up before proper release. DBT rom wasn't good, that's why they stopped rollout.

homer285 said:
No one gives a flying you know what about Gear VR, its a poor excuse to prolong an update so that SS can release S6 in hope (we whom remain pre updated and with bugs) that we jump ship!
Deplorable and unforgivable!
Another lost customer here Samdung, better to not bull**** consumers when releasing products!
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You really think that people are going to change their phone just because the new one has the latest lollipop? Surely you would have to be an idiot to that.

SamsungUK says Lollipop is Coming to our Note 8

Take a look at @SamsungmobileUK's Tweet: https://twitter.com/SamsungMobileUK/status/591908863659618304?s=09
Unless Samsung is just trolling, this is pretty awesome.

TheBigBentley said:
Take a look at @SamsungmobileUK's Tweet: https://twitter.com/SamsungMobileUK/status/591908863659618304?s=09
Unless Samsung is just trolling, this is pretty awesome.
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F yeah!

Any news?

TheBigBentley said:
Take a look at @SamsungmobileUK's Tweet: https://twitter.com/SamsungMobileUK/status/591908863659618304?s=09
Unless Samsung is just trolling, this is pretty awesome.
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well, i had already known that... with too many issue from 4.4.x and their issues with the S6 and other lolly poop issues, i expect august plus or minus a month. i hope it works better than kit kak, so i can replace the updated tablet's 4.4.2 with 5.0 and sell it for a profet.

I love meterial design. Hope this release will out soon

I had saw the usual sites saying it was coming but that was way back last year and hadn't seen any new info recently so I figured it was squashed. With all Samsung's phones getting updated now, I would assume shortly after summer too.

Yea, this device came out in April 2013. It is now May 2015, well outside the 18 month support window. Keep dreaming guys, ain't gonna happen.

Conflicting messages:
Samsung Gulf does it again, says no Lollipop for Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
A good enough reason to stay on CM 12.2 nightlies.

CafeKampuchia said:
Conflicting messages:
Samsung Gulf does it again, says no Lollipop for Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
A good enough reason to stay on CM 12.2 nightlies.
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Correct, but official Samsung Denmark said it will get, but depends on region by region. Also heard Note II won't be getting it, but Samsung Korea said it will be getting lollipop (depends which version of Note II).
so it is really hard to say if it is getting it or not, but I still have some hope, it may see lollipop.
Talking about CM 12.2 nightlies, it is buggy and its ugly, but that's personal preference of course.

jazzespresso said:
Correct, but official Samsung Denmark said it will get, but depends on region by region. Also heard Note II won't be getting it, but Samsung Korea said it will be getting lollipop (depends which version of Note II).
so it is really hard to say if it is getting it or not, but I still have some hope, it may see lollipop.
Talking about CM 12.2 nightlies, it is buggy and its ugly, but that's personal preference of course.
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Even if some region cant get lollipop, just flash the one that get it lel .
dont even talk about cm12.1, so many bug even at application level there's something unresolved yet. not to mention the screen glitch, camera & call. the worst part, sleep animation.

It would be great if they could get the official Lollipop release to our tablets, however the CM versions are pretty decent at the moment.

Except netflix doesn't work on any of them
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Looks like Galaxy Note 2 will be getting Lollipop, if you think that, this device is released in October 2012, and our Note 8.0 released around April 2013, this may give us a little hope that our device may see lollipop, of course we never be sure for 100%, but at least there's still a little bit hope...
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/Samsung-Officially-Confirms-Lollipop-update-for-Galaxy-Note-2-and-Note-2-4G-NOT-all-Regions

I hope we will be seeing lolipop for the Note 8.0. I love my Note 8.0 it is a excellent tablet.

it looks like it's canceled http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-0-official-Android-5-0-Lollipop-update-Canceled-due-to-hardware-limitations

¿Coming soon?

¿Can will get the Galaxy s5 all Variants Nougat ( N - 7)... Can this devices support an official 7 Update in the future?

I don't think samsung will release it for s5

no way..

There are many rumors floating around on the web, no-one knows anything concrete.

cthulhu1987 said:
There are many rumors floating around on the web, no-one knows anything concrete.
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Can you link to 1 rumor not on a forum or baseless tech blog?

Not happening, just ignore those rumors well if there's any, i haven't hear anything yet.
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No way
There is no way that Samsung will release Android N for any variant of the S5. It's too much work for them when there are too many models of the S6 and S7... By the time the S6 gets N it will be the same time scale it took for Marshmallow to come to the S5... I'm still waiting for my S5 (G901f) to receive Marshmallow in the UK!
Samsung also want you to upgrade... Why would they want you wasting your time on a model that came out 2-3 years ago?
It's a shame that Samsung work this way but you can kind of understand their Strategy.... After all Google only support their Nexus range with firmware updates for 18 months.... But you could look at that at being not too bad and seems to be a similar time frame for Samsung too.

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¿Can will get the Galaxy s5 all Variants Nougat ( N - 7)... Can this devices support an official 7 Update in the future?
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Think newer versions of Andy are supposed to be more backward compatible i.e. work on legacy devices.
We'll (hopefully) get Nougat in one form or another [emoji7]
Although, it (Nougat) doesn't seem to have anything major over MM
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