Samsung Galaxy S3 (III) Update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean T-Mobile

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T-Mobile is updating its Samsung Galaxy S III to Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean.

The update is available OTA (Over-the-Air) or via the Kies app. The OTA T999UVDMD5 update will be pushed out over time to use and will continue until June 16.

New Features of from Samsung are Multi-Window, Auto-pairing via NFC, enhanced Camera options, Sound Balance, Paper Artist, Samsung Gallery, Blocking Mode and Easy Mode. DO NOT STOP the process during the update, like we did with out AT&T model (see video). You will not be able to make phone calls during the udpate process.Android Jelly Bean 4.1

Prerequisites for the Update are:

  • T999UVDLJC
  • Device software is not rooted
  • 50% battery life.
  • Latest version of Kies software downloaded on PC or MAC.
  • Data connection.
  • File size of update is 168 MB.

Android Jelly Bean 4.1 offers a better keyboard and is faster/smoother (read features). The update should also include a faster TouchWiz experience. New features include camera filters, low-light photo mode, an easy mode, call blocking, SWYPE keyboard, low light photo mode, video pause/resume and Pop Up Play sizing/resume.<

Here's how to update your Galaxy S III via Kies:

  •  Connect your Samsung Galaxy S III to your PC or laptop using the supplied USB cable. Ensure that Kies recognizes your device by looking in the upper section of the left-bar navigation menu. Your device should be listed.
  • Kies Device Once Kies recognizes the device you will see a screen stating new firmware is available.
  • Click Update.
  • Read through the Caution pop-up and, if you agree, click to populate the I have read all of the above information check box.
  • Read the Allow saving of information statement and select Allow saving or Proceed without saving and then click Start upgrade.
  • After a few minutes, Kies will then begin transferring the firmware binary to the device.
  • Then after a while the upgrade is completed.
  • If completed a data backup from your device to Kies prior to performing the update, you can now restore that data back to the device under the new Jelly Bean operating system.

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