Software update for the Samsung Galaxy S III (I747)
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Software update for the Samsung Galaxy S III (I747)
Latest update
Getting started
Update & verify software
Previous updates
Latest update
The updates
What's new:Â Device security improvements
The details
- Release date:Â August 18, 2015
- Android version:Â 4.4.2
- Baseband version:Â I747UCUFNJ2
- Kernel version:Â 3.4.0-1514807
- Build number:Â KOT49H.I747UCUFNJ2
- File size:Â 5MB
Getting started
- You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA).Â
- 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.
Update & verify software
To update the software
- Make sure your device is sufficiently charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
- From the device home screen, press the Menu key and tap Settings.
- From the More tab, tap About device.
- Tap 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.Â
To verify the update
- From the device home screen, press the Menu key and tap Settings.
- From the More tab, tap About device.
- The device has the latest software if the Baseband version and Build number match the current update details.
Previous updates
Date | Details |
Nov. 12, 2014 | - Android OS Enhancements
- Android version: 4.4.2
- Baseband version: I747UCUFNJ1
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-1514807Â
- Build number: KOT49H.I747UCUFNJ1
- File size: 69MB
|
June 2014 | - Android 4.4 (KitKat) update
- Android version: 4.4.2
- Baseband version: I747UCUFNE4
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-1514807Â
- Build number: KOT49H.I747UCUFNE4
- File size: 358MB
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Nov. 2013 | - Galaxy Gear compatibility/4.3 Upgrade
- Android version: 4.3
- Baseband version: I747UCUEMJ2
- Kernel version: 3.0.31-1804024Â
- Build number: JSS15J.I747UCUEMJ2
- File size: 623MB-659MB
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July 2013 | - Enhanced features (for Samsung Premium Suite)
- Android version: 4.1.2
- Baseband version: I747UCDMG2
- Kernel version: 3.0.31-1300972Â
- Build number: JZO54K.I747UCDMG2
- File size: 217MB-481MB
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