Samsung Galaxy S III

[4ginnc]

Does anyone know if the update should have been rolled out to everyone by now?  I still haven't received an OTA notification that it was ready.

 

I previously had Clockwork Mod recovery on there so I could root the phone, but restored the stock recovery a few weeks back.  I tried downloading the package file then as well and install from my sdcard but that failed.  And to this point I haven't received an OTA notification even though I've manually checked several times.

[BlueAngel]

Do it through kies if you're tired of waiting lol.

 

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[jamesinclair]

My moms phone said she had the update today and did it...but shes still on 4.1?

[Marv1]

Can't you just replace the default "clock or personal message" lock screen widget with anything else? You could download, for example,

Dashclock: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nurik.roman.dashclock&hl=en

or Chronus: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dvtonder.chronus&hl=en

 

As for getting rid of those annoying notifications and all on lock screen, Lock Screen Policy app resolved the issue. Finally!

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wordpress.chislonchow.deviceadminkeyguard

[JossMan]

Any of you on the S3 with Android 4.3 notice the signal bars only indicate the strength for 4G LTE, and if it reverts back to 3G the signal bars indicate the 1x RTT voice signal strength?  

[njjdnt]

Any of you on the S3 with Android 4.3 notice the signal bars only indicate the strength for 4G LTE, and if it reverts back to 3G the signal bars indicate the 1x RTT voice signal strength?  

Yes. Is this an issue for you?

[JossMan]

Yes. Is this an issue for you?

Nope, I was under the impression the signal bars represented 3G EVDO and when on LTE.  

[njjdnt]

Nope, I was under the impression the signal bars represented 3G EVDO and when on LTE.  

Yeah, they changed it with the update. 

[clbowens]

I didn't notice since there's no 4G here yet!  Sorry, just venting.

[BlueAngel]

The signal bars now indicate data strength.

 

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[sinisin]

In general 1xRTT is usually about the strength of an eHRPD connection. It was probably consolidation. Stock is silly. And terribly slow. Long live root!

 

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[clbowens]

For those waiting on KitKat (4.4) for your GS3, it's coming:  http://newsroom.sprint.com/perspectives/devices-apps-and-services/sprint-starts-android-442-kitkat-upgrades-for-samsung-devices.htm

[BlueAngel]

For those waiting on KitKat (4.4) for your GS3, it's coming: http://newsroom.sprint.com/perspectives/devices-apps-and-services/sprint-starts-android-442-kitkat-upgrades-for-samsung-devices.htm

Probably gonna be a while if it's anything like 4.3.

 

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[eljayyy91]

Okay im just curious if anyone is noticing some stuff idk if it has to do with 4.3 or just my s3 getting close to its 2nd birthday lol...

when looking at white sometimes I see the pixels dancing from left to right its kinda weird and it bugs me looks like my screen is gonna go out... then since 4.3 ive notixed when streaming pandora my 1x single strength doesnt change. (In signal check or the physical bars)

So going though a fringe area where I have 1-2 bars when not streaming but if im streaming it will stay at the -80 dbm lvl it started when I left the house.

[BlueAngel]

http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L710/latest (viewable only in Internet Explorer)

 

Look's like the update will be rolling out shortly.

[JohnHovah]

http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L710/latest (viewable only in Internet Explorer)

 

Look's like the update will be rolling out shortly.

IE only?  proof positive the S3 is now old news.

[BlueAngel]

IE only?  proof positive the S3 is now old news.

Yeah something with the formatting or something I don't know either way 4.4.2 is close.

[LuisBOSS302]

Hopefully my S5 is a warrior like the S3..

 

Dropped from a roller coaster ride in Six Flags lmao to being submerged in sea water to couple of seconds and countless drops to tile, concrete, & hardwood. Never had a case for it either (I hate cases).

[JossMan]

Yeah something with the formatting or something I don't know either way 4.4.2 is close.

Any new news on when we can expect the 4.4.2 update?  Read on a website that the 1GB RAM version of the S3 won't see the KitKat upgrade. 

[BlueAngel]

From the looks of it maybe April or may at the latest but hopefully its sooner.

 

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[BlueAngel]

http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=SPH-L710

 

ND8 is the new 4.4.2 update it just went up tonight so probably within the next week it will start rolling out.

[newboyx]

Spint starts rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat for Samsung Galaxy S3 http://www.androidcentral.com/spint-starts-rolling-out-android-44-kitkat-samsung-galaxy-s3

Enjoy your kit kat!

 

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[BlueAngel]

Can't wait to get home and install it.

 

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[mc_gusto]

Full UNMODIFIED ota. Don't take if you don't want to:

 

 

Download: http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/sprint_samsung_l710/96601bec350a62b3083a86270fcdfc7a359fbe72.USER_L710_SPR_MK3_to_ND8_Update_FWD.zip

 

 

I take no responsibility for your actions if you flash this.

 

Be on stock, unmodified MK3 rom

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[mc_gusto]

No wifi calling according to xda

 

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