4.3 Update for Sprint Galaxy S3 has Arrived

[trunkmonkey1972]

Might be a good idea to install the latest version, but Iguess you can try your current version and if it doesn't work get the latest.

Not sure what you mean. I downloaded this from your links: [ROM STOCK MK3 ROOTED] SPHL710 All In One Installer [ODEX/DEODEX] - xda-developers

I downloaded it last night. Would that be the latest?

 

[biggamer3]

Just installed the update, is it just me or has this thing been eating up your batteries too? Brutal, what can I do about reverting back to old update?

 

[mouseglider]

Just installed the update, is it just me or has this thing been eating up your batteries too? Brutal, what can I do about reverting back to old update?

The Official OTA directly from Sprint does not allow for backdating. I am not sure about the XDA versions.

 

[meyerweb#CB]

Not sure what you mean. I downloaded this from your links: [ROM STOCK MK3 ROOTED] SPHL710 All In One Installer [ODEX/DEODEX] - xda-developers

I downloaded it last night. Would that be the latest?

I was referring to the latest version of TWRP. Yes, that download should be the latest rooted 4.3 ROM.

 

[dmorris614]

Did Sprint release the update and then stop?

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[HamRadioNut]

Did Sprint release the update and then stop?

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I am wondering the same thing. I am in the Atlanta area and neither my wife or myself have got it yet. Based on all the problems I am reading about, I'm not sure I really want it at this point.....

 

[Sugewhyte]

It's live here in South Florida. I'm rooted so I'm going to have to read up on the way to get it and stay rooted. I don't want to loose root on my wife's phone or mine. For those that have flashed does this update bring the move to apps to extSD card?

 

[Ytsejamer1]

The Official OTA directly from Sprint does not allow for backdating. I am not sure about the XDA versions.

The ones on XDA are latest version SANS KNOX...unless otherwise noted in the ROM thread. Whether you do a dirty flash/multi-step or the all-in-1 (clean reset), it should allow you to continue using whatever ROM you want as there is no KNOX bootloader to prevent you from doing so.

My dirty flash went extremely smooth and I've had no problems whatsoever. YMMV, but dirty update does work pretty well.

For folks not sure about what version is what, what is latest, or simply just a bit fuzzy on the whole process...I recommend spending some time on the XDA threads (or even the ones here) and just reading through. XDA has a great KNOX FAQ. It shouldn't take long at all, but it will give you better insight and confidence to make the best decision for you and your device. Measure twice, cut once.

 

[meyerweb#CB]

It's live here in South Florida. I'm rooted so I'm going to have to read up on the way to get it and stay rooted. I don't want to loose root on my wife's phone or mine. For those that have flashed does this update bring the move to apps to extSD card?

Read through these threads:

[STOCK ROM] Stock 4.3 MK3 ROM [ROOTED/UNROOTED] - xda-developers

[ROM MK3 ROOTED] SPHL710 All In One Installer [ODEX/DEODEX] - xda-developers

I believe this does include apps to SD.

But, it appears there are still some issues running the 4.3 ROM on older Kernels. The devs on XDA are working these issues. Personnally, I'm waiting for a while. I don't see any truly compelling need to upgrade.

 

[Hvacmanjc]

Still no update in Maryland...WTF!! Everyone else around me with S3's has the update.

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[tarn451]

Have you check with Kies? I updated mine that way

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[mouseglider]

Still no update in Maryland...WTF!! Everyone else around me with S3's has the update.

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With all the little glitches that some have had - it is probably better to wait - unless you like to live on the edge! The blade cuts both ways!

 

[cachun402]

Im in northern california and my gfs s3 hasn't received the update yet

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[RobTheHillbilly]

1. You will continue to get reminders until you either a) successfully install the OTA or b) modify your buildprop to eliminate the reminders (requires root).

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   Seeing as how I am not going to install the OTA, how do you modify the buildprop? I'm really getting tired of that fersluggin reminder every hour.......

 

[j_grouchy]

I don't recall...is there some date by which everyone will have the update? Seems like it's been out a few weeks and I still don't have it.

 

[meyerweb#CB]

Seeing as how I am not going to install the OTA, how do you modify the buildprop? I'm really getting tired of that fersluggin reminder every hour.......

See this thread, but change MD4 to MK3.

[GUIDE][FAQ]Guide and FAQ for Everything OTA (Over-the-air Updates) - xda-developers

 

[jordo487]

Just installed the update, is it just me or has this thing been eating up your batteries too? Brutal, what can I do about reverting back to old update?

I thought the same thing too, then I have figured out, it seems to be if you have a bad signal at all, it KILLS the battery, if you have decent to good signal then the battery is as good if not a tad better. I thought it was a couple different apps at first, but really drilled down and saw for sure, if I was struggling for a signal and/or the phone was getting warm from trying so hard the whole battery would seriously die in a matter of a handful of hours. Outside of this, I have loved the update and haven't noticed any other issues, at least affecting me and how I use the phone.

 

[meyerweb#CB]

Assuming you applied the OTA, updated through Kies, or flased the full factory update file that was posted on XDA, there's no simple way to go back. You can't uninstall a firmware update, Kies won't install an earlier ROM, and if you try to load an earlier firmware image in Odin you will brick you phone. If you root, it will be possible to flash a 4.1.2 (MD4) ROM, but not get rid of the Knox bootloader.

Before considering that step, though, read through the 4.3 threads here, and in the higher level S3 forum. There are some settings related to WiFi that are turned on by default, and turning them off seems to make a big difference in battery usage.

 

[mouseglider]

Seeing as how I am not going to install the OTA, how do you modify the buildprop? I'm really getting tired of that fersluggin reminder every hour.......

I did this "mod" (what seems like a long time ago) to stop the Sprint Official OTA on both of my froyo Epic 4g (with keyboard) and it worked very nicely - so I used the same on both of my SG3's just about a week ago - I can't say for sure if this notification blocker is working on my SG3, because I did this "mod" as a proactive type thing and went ahead and rooted my phones so I could install it, just in case I got the push notification from Sprint on the Official OTA - but so far so good and everything at least still works like a champ on both my SG3's.

There are other ways as mention in the links provided by "meyerweb and Crooked Rain" - but this has worked for me in the past - so I am trying it again. It is called "FOTAkill.apk"

 

[dmorris614]

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/5287...laxy-s3-new-stable-android-4.htm#.UqaUuKNOnFo
Wonder if Sprint has delayed the update because of the issues around the update, and with a fix apparently done, might be rolling it out again....

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