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Verizon Delivering Jelly Bean to Galaxy S III Dec. 14

Dec 13, 2012, 2:19 PM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Dec 13, 2012, 2:38 PM

Verizon Wireless today announced that it will begin pushing the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to the Samsung Galaxy S III starting December 14. The update, which adds Google Now, new notifications, ISIS compatibility, and Project Butter, will be delivered over the air in waves. Verizon said that customers can also install the download manually through their device settings.

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Samsung Galaxy S III (Verizon)

4.8" display HD+ resolution
Snapdragon S4 processor 2 GB RAM
2,100 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC

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mbrenner

Dec 18, 2012, 1:16 AM

Now that we have GSM is it SIM unlocked? What about US networks?

Has anyone put an AT&T micro sim in their updated G3? Did it accept the SIM, did it register on AT&T? How about Tmobile? Does it support HSPA?

forumjunkie44

Dec 14, 2012, 2:29 PM

Just Downloaded

It was very easy to update. Noticed keyboard is a little different. Browser changed as well as camera. I like the still photo capability during video mode. So far I like.

nightwolf2369

forumjunkie44 said:
It was very easy to update. Noticed keyboard is a little different. Browser changed as well as camera. I like the still photo capability during video mode. So far I like.

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newfoneguy

Dec 13, 2012, 2:38 PM

Congrats....?

Ouch i'd be sad if i bought this phone on verizon.... I mean Sprint, AT&T, and Even T-mobile is possible to get this upgrade a while ago.. Doesn't Verizon charge that "premium" service charge to their users for the "premium" service's they offer?

Haggard

*snickers*

Haggard

I still don't understand how complicated it is to update phones all at the same time. Wouldn't it be some code to alter for said carrier and then all is done? Hell, iOS updates are all done at the same time, no delays waiting for Verizon to get their ...
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