Software update for the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (G730A)
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Software update for the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (G730A)
Latest update
Getting started
Update & verify software
Previous updates
Latest update
The updates
- What's new: Android device security updates
The details
- Release date: February 8, 2017
- Android version: 4.4.2
- Baseband version: G730AUCSBNG5
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-1954737
- Build number: KOT49H.G730AUCSBNG5
- File size: 16.1MB
- Previous version required: G730AUCUBNG4
Getting started
- You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA).
- You must connect your device to Wi-Fi to download the update.
- Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files to an SD card, a PC, or using a favorite application (from the Play Store), prior to upgrading the software.
- In order to receive this software update, your device must be on baseband version G730AUCUBNG4. If not, repeat the update process until you’ve installed G730AUCUBNG4, and then you should be able to install the latest software update.
Update & verify software
To update the software
To verify the software update
To troubleshoot the software update
- Make sure your device is fully charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
- From the home screen, press the Menu key, and then tap Settings.
- Tap the More tab.
- Scroll to and tap About device > Software update > Check for updates.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update.
- The device automatically restarts once the new software successfully installs.
To verify the software update
- From the home screen, press the Menu key, and then tap Settings.
- Tap the More tab.
- Scroll to and tap About device.
- The device has the latest software if the Baseband version and Build number match the current update details.
To troubleshoot the software update
- Visit Troubleshoot & Resolve Software Updates if you experience issues installing the software update.
- For help with problems with your device or services after installing the update, visit Troubleshoot & Resolve.
Previous updates
| Date | Description |
| Aug. 14, 2015 |
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| Aug. 27, 2014 |
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