[Verizon] "OFFICIAL" JellyBean Speculation

[markkelley]

How long has the Verizon S3 support page have "coming soon" for updates?
Software Update: Galaxy S III by Samsung - Coming Soon! | Verizon Wireless.

Looks like the last minor update if you open the pdf. Damn.

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[YBCold]

Well, just switched to VW from Sprint and while the Network is much better, I can't believe the S3 is not on 4.1!

Is this consistent for Verizon?

 

[Serial Fordicator]

Well, just switched to VW from Sprint and while the Network is much better, I can't believe the S3 is not on 4.1!

Is this consistent for Verizon?

More than you know. I wouldn't have a problem with it if all they wee doing was making sure it works great, but unfortunately, it takes time to load all of the bloat and test it too.

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[jekyll99]

December 1st, 2012: still no OTA JB from Verizon unless your phone is rooted. Surprised Verizon is so bad about updates. They hands down have the best network, and they have exceptional customer service. If they would just keep up with the update game they would really drive the scumbags at Sprint and the rookies at T-Mobile into the ground (I'm not even mentioning AT&T, their network is just embarrasing and speaks for itself).

Lets go for a more current update. CNet UK posted this about an October release. This may only be for the UK in October so the US may be later. For us on Verizon I'm not expecting anything till November now.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean update confirmed for October | CNET UK

 

[WestOkid]

I couldn't take it, so loaded JB leak and loving it.
That said, I believe Verizon holds back updates based on what they want to sell. I know it's cynical, but how else do you explain it. Right now they are not interested in selling S3s, they want to move their Droid exclusives with Verizon on the front of the phone. They did the same thing with holding up the Gnex release so the Droid RAZR could sell. They did it with the Note 2 this year so the Droid DNA could sell. IMHO.

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[plkevlar]

Canada got it first.. Verizon :/

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[WestOkid]

Canada got it first.. Verizon :/

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No. Europe got in first, Sprint and Tmobile got in the US and then Canada. ;-)

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[plkevlar]

Lol I just meant before me .. I'm freaking out, it's gonna hit me harder when my friends at&t gs3 gets it and I don't

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[ansextra]

If my S3 was giving me any problems that I thought Jellybean could fix I'd probably be more upset. As it is the only thing I'd really like to see is Google Now and I can continue waiting for that. I have a Nexus 7 so I'm familiar with Jellybean.

 

[sofryj]

Turns out the Mayan calendar was a countdown to the GS3 JB release. We should all be happy soon, or dead....either way the wait will be over. I tell you one thing for sure though...if BB10 drops before I get JB, there will be an apocalypse!!

 

[markkelley]

Starting to see posts about AT&T's update showing up within the last hour. Figures.

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[leroybrute]

Starting to see posts about AT&T's update showing up within the last hour. Figures.

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Yep we win last place. Yay

 

[markkelley]

Yep we win last place. Yay

... again

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[XChrisX]

*CONFIRMED* my AT&T S3 has Jelly Bean. Good luck guys, I'm pulling for you!

 

[Serial Fordicator]

You guys give Verizon a break. You know it takes time to add and test bloat.

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[AustinTech]

Is that your gut telling you, or do you have a source? Just curious; the last two dates at least claimed to have come from VZW employees.

It's my gut, I have zero inside information. And it would make sense to hold JB so they could continue to sell a few more of the devices with JB. It's a differentiator right now.

Once Christmas season is over and they've sold plenty of Note 2's and HTC DNA's then they'll release it.

 

[ngc457]

Problem with that is most don't know what ics or jelly bean is. Just use geeks and we are what 5%. We will get it when we get it. Hoping in a few weeks.

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[xgman]

Yup... Verizon, dead last in line as usual.

 

[Issemann]

I couldn't wait any longer and flashed CleanROM 5. Two words... LUVIN IT!!

 

[Empty J]

Our VZ Rep. said two weeks......

Jim

It's been two weeks. What's your rep say now?

Hold these speculators to their word.