how to update to android 4.3 without OTA

[charliem38]

Hello everyone,

I have a Verizon Galaxy S4, but I am not using it for my phone, but I would like to update to android 4.3. Is there any way of doing this manually?( It is rooted)

Thanks.

Charlie

 

[fatboy97]

Hello everyone,

I have a Verizon Galaxy S4, but I am not using it for my phone, but I would like to update to android 4.3. Is there any way of doing this manually?( It is rooted)

Thanks.

Charlie

I guess I will through in my 2 cents... someone has to make a version of Android 4.3 that will run on the processor and device setup. That sounds like you might have to wait the Verizon Developer S4 version to get this, or some very smart developers to do this just for the Verizon S4... this is the only way to get the correct radio and ROM to work on your device. If it was me I'd be monitoring the XDA forums and watch the discussions going on over there to see if it's possible or anyone is working on that over there since they are ones that will know how to get this to work. And of course there is always the strong possibility of bricking your phone since it's not going to any kind of official version or something that is close to official for this device.

Again, that is just my 2 cents on the topic.

 

[SiempreTuna]

My 2 cents: don't do it!

There have been masses of problems with 4.3. The consensus on Phandroid is that it's a duff version that should be avoided - there actually a rumour Google released the wrong cut of the software. Personally, although the update downloaded to my phone (Nexus 4) last night, I still haven't pulled the trigger on it and am going to wait for 4.3.1 or whatever Google releases to address some of the myriad issues people have been having.

 

[fatboy97]

My 2 cents: don't do it!

There have been masses of problems with 4.3. The consensus on Phandroid is that it's a duff version that should be avoided - there actually a rumour Google released the wrong cut of the software. Personally, although the update downloaded to my phone (Nexus 4) last night, I still haven't pulled the trigger on it and am going to wait for 4.3.1 or whatever Google releases to address some of the myriad issues people have been having.

It works just fine on my Nexus 7... I'm not a big fan of some of these other websites like Phandroid, or DroidLife (not always the most reliable of information).

 

[charliem38]

Ok Guys thanks for the info. One more question once Verizon releases it or how ever that works can I still update even though I am not using it as my phone?

 

[anon5664829]

My 2 cents: don't do it!

There have been masses of problems with 4.3. The consensus on Phandroid is that it's a duff version that should be avoided - there actually a rumour Google released the wrong cut of the software. Personally, although the update downloaded to my phone (Nexus 4) last night, I still haven't pulled the trigger on it and am going to wait for 4.3.1 or whatever Google releases to address some of the myriad issues people have been having.

You are so so wrong, I can't believe you are claiming these things without trying 4.3 it is hardly buggy. Stop posting BS please.

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[fatboy97]

Ok Guys thanks for the info. One more question once Verizon releases it or how ever that works can I still update even though I am not using it as my phone?

Since you are rooted I'm sure when it's official there will plenty of download files available... just be sure you download from a reliable source.

 

[charliem38]

Ok thanks I will have to a eye out.

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[japetty]

You are so so wrong, I can't believe you are claiming these things without trying 4.3 it is hardly buggy. Stop posting BS please.

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From what see with 4.3 on my NEXUS 10 you are very correct. I have seen 0 issues with 4.3.

 

[paintdrinkingpete]

My 2 cents: don't do it!

There have been masses of problems with 4.3. The consensus on Phandroid is that it's a duff version that should be avoided - there actually a rumour Google released the wrong cut of the software. Personally, although the update downloaded to my phone (Nexus 4) last night, I still haven't pulled the trigger on it and am going to wait for 4.3.1 or whatever Google releases to address some of the myriad issues people have been having.

It works just fine on my Nexus 7... I'm not a big fan of some of these other websites like Phandroid, or DroidLife (not always the most reliable of information).

You are so so wrong, I can't believe you are claiming these things without trying 4.3 it is hardly buggy. Stop posting BS please.

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From what see with 4.3 on my NEXUS 10 you are very correct. I have seen 0 issues with 4.3.

For what it's worth, there *have* been issues with 4.3. Many of these should almost be expected whenever a new version of software comes out, including things like certain apps not working or frequently crashing, but there have also been issues with getting root working correctly with SuperSU, as well as other "under the hood" stuff. Again, it's almost naive to think any software will released without a few bugs, and I wouldn't be surprised if 4.3.1 comes out sooner rather than later to address some of immediate concerns...but I certainly don't think that Google "released the wrong software".

Having said that though, 4.3 is for the most part pretty solid, and to the average end-user should be running just fine. I also have it on my Nexus 10 and haven't had any problems whatsoever.

To the OP: At the moment, only Nexus devices (as far as I know) have 4.3 at this time. The Google Editions of the HTC One and Galaxy S4 should get 4.3 updates fairly soon, which means that one could get ported over for the Verizon version, but it take some time, and it will be even more time before any "official" versions get released for this phone I'd believe. To your second question, if you don't have service with Verizon currently on your phone, I highly doubt you'll be able to update OTA. You will most likely have to flash a factory image or ROM once available if you want the update. And yes, if you want to keep up-to-date on this subject, the forums over at XDA are a good source for this sort of thing.

 

[anon5664829]

For what it's worth, there *have* been issues with 4.3. Many of these should almost be expected whenever a new version of software comes out, including things like certain apps not working or frequently crashing, but there have also been issues with getting root working correctly with SuperSU, as well as other "under the hood" stuff. Again, it's almost naive to think any software will released without a few bugs, and I wouldn't be surprised if 4.3.1 comes out sooner rather than later to address some of immediate concerns...but I certainly don't think that Google "released the wrong software".

Having said that though, 4.3 is for the most part pretty solid, and to the average end-user should be running just fine. I also have it on my Nexus 10 and haven't had any problems whatsoever.

To the OP: At the moment, only Nexus devices (as far as I know) have 4.3 at this time. The Google Editions of the HTC One and Galaxy S4 should get 4.3 updates fairly soon, which means that one could get ported over for the Verizon version, but it take some time, and it will be even more time before any "official" versions get released for this phone I'd believe. To your second question, if you don't have service with Verizon currently on your phone, I highly doubt you'll be able to update OTA. You will most likely have to flash a factory image or ROM once available if you want the update. And yes, if you want to keep up-to-date on this subject, the forums over at XDA are a good source for this sort of thing.

I didn't literally mean that 4.3 was perfect however it is so far very stable.

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