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Samsung is almost done with Galaxy S III Android 4.1.2 updates worldwide

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Last updated: March 4th, 2013 at 14:41 UTC+01:00

We of SamMobile did some research and found out that Samsung is almost done with the Android 4.1.2 update for the Galaxy S III. The Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S III
brought a ton of new features, most of the features are brought from the Galaxy Note II. We have listed some of the enhancements in the new Android 4.1.2 update below.


Some of the Enhancements in the new update:

– Android 4.1.2 – JZO54K
– Multi-View (Multi-Windows Multitasking, same as in Note II)
– Page Buddy
– New Gallery App (Same as in Note II)
– Notification Panel (Notification Panel can now be customized)
– Brightness Slider in Notification Panel Can Now Be Disabled
– Smart Rotation (Screen Display adjusts to your angle of sightings)
– Continues Input in Samsung Keyboard (Like Swipe or Android 4.2 Keyboard)
– Paper Artist App
– Group Cast App

Samsung still needs to update countries/carriers to Android 4.1.2 listed below:

Algeria – TMC
Bangladesh – TML
Belgium / Luxemburg – PRO
Brazil (Claro) – ZTA
Brazil (TIM) – ZTM
Brazil (VIVO) – ZVV
Germany – MBC
Nepal – NPL
Panama (Cable & Wireless) – PCW
Slovakia – TMS
South Africa – XFA
South Africa (Vodafone) – XFV
Sri Lanka – SLK Uruguay – UFU

If your country/carrier is not in this list and you have a Galaxy S III please try Samsung's FOTA (Firmware-over-the-air) service or connect your device with Samsung Kies. Of course, you can also download all firmwares through our firmware page. If you are still waiting to receive any update or you want to get notified once there is a new firmware available please follow @SamFirmware or @SamKiesUpdates on twitter!

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