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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] krazie1:
Can you check for a software update without a sim? I ask because I'm checking on Wi-Fi and idk if it because I don't have a SIM in my gs3 right now but it says "software update is temporarily unavailable, try again later"?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DigitalMD:
I'm giving up collecting smartphones and starting to collect handguns. When the infrastructure all collapses in 2014 phones will be useless but guns will work same as always and be much more useful. So Verizon can keep their updates and rate increases.

You can find the same complaints in virtually every phone forum for every vendor , cell carrier and make of phone, even Apple and nothing has changed yet. You are not even a drop in the bucket compared to all the people that buy phones and could care less about updates.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheDiabolicaL1:
Kwhodson pulled the note 2 4.3 over wifi with no sim in it. Certified pre owned device if memory serves correct

Sent from my Beans 4.3 OTA Note 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tburns:
Man a lot of u are acting like school girls. The update from Samsung with their added TW was not working correctly. Verizon isn't pushing it as expected due to that. They don't want millions of phone calls *****ing. They would rather have the 20 of you trolling.

Think about it. Wow
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sammymcalaxy:
Thank you, I feel violated for having wasted 15 minutes of my life reading through the last 10 pages of this spoiled, 1st world non-sense. I'm interested in knowing how many of you who are holding torches and pitchforks, trying to Rosa Parks your contracts, actually pay your phone bill... Or at the very least pay back Daddy after he sweeps his debit card. Save your stress for something tangible, otherwise you'll all be on ever increasing doses of Prozac for the next 50 years of your lives.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TokedUp:
Gtfo troll!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sammymcalaxy:
Never learned to trollerskate very well, but, that term always reminds me of Ernest Scared Stupid. Can't find humor in that, than the quality of your herb must not live up to your namesake, bubba.

That's being said, I'm anxious for vzw to do this just like everyone else, even if just for better coding of the radio signal... thanks for everyone hard work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HypostaticOnion:
Fwiw I couldn't get software update to get anything but the unavailable thing without having my SIM in.

If I've helped, please hit the thanks button
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
I would think since the vz s3 is carrier locked the Sim would need to be inserted in order for an update right? I could be wrong though
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
I would think so .. I know the note 2 is technically unlocked out of the box
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
Just checked community forums someone posted on both threads that they talked to tech and they said not till after Xmas
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
We is getting trolled hard
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
By who tech or other users? Its all vzs fault tho they could at the least just issue an informative description as to if we are getting it and a possible eta on it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] caveritt:
I am still thinking the title of the thread is correct.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Krusej23:
I would just expect it on Jan. 1st 2014.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
I don't think it's going to happen. this reminds me of my days on the DROID Charge. I remember waiting for nonexistent updates on that phone too. Never made it passed gingerbread but all its peers got ICS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] caveritt:
Way to stick it out. All my friends who got a Charge are now iPhone fanboys.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
not me. I don't see the appeal.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gwhizkids:
Interesting that you say that: a guy who works for me has a personal S4 on Verizon, which updated with absolutely no issues 6 weeks ago and a work-issued S3 (like mine). He says he was thinking just this morning that he is sick of waiting around for updates and that his S4 will likely be his last Android phone and that he'll be heading over to iOS. All as a result of this nonsense from Verizon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] caveritt:
I have heard this from a few a well, but I just have to believe that they are going to be just as mad over how crappy their phones are after the first few apple updates. I have an iphone and have seen how poorly they end up being when just a year or so old with a new iOS version. They start running like a HTC Imagio running windows mobile 6.5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
The same guy from m yesterday's tearing vz a new one haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bobloblaw1:
And that's the story of how my gf ended up with a moto x.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tsachi:
But he's staying with Verizon, so they don't care.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gwhizkids:
Well, that's a good point. He's had to because AT&T has had such a poor network in Northern Westchester Co, NY. That seems to have changed though.

On a more optimistic front, there are 2 posts over at the VZW S3 forum on Android Central re the update. One says his girlfriend just got notified of an update (S3 on Verizon before anyone asks). No screenshots, so it didn't officially happen, but... Another guy tweeted Samsung Mobile and they tweeted back that he should be watching for good news soon.

I think we're getting close...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
They've probably started to send it out in small batches. Maybe the vz tech wasn't lying
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
About what? After Christmas ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Nbay64:
What goes on at Verizon part 2:

"Hey, are you still getting comments about the 4.3 update for the s3?"

"Yeah, I just keep redirecting them to a post about Droid Razrs not turning on."

"Your a genius. I should give you a promotion for this."
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
???????????????????????????????????????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gwhizkids:
You forgot the end of the conversation:

"Your promotion will be really exciting and will be coming soon."....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
I guess we should keep a lookout on sammobile and the vz software update page
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Nbay64:
Lol, I wish I had thought of that last part, really completed the joke.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CisternaChyli:
i'm hoping our fearless devs on here wont take too long to deknox 4.3 for us :).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joshua5683:
Assuming they're still alive by the time we have 4.3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Nbay64:
I wonder if this is what Verizon employees have to go with when they're waiting to get paid.

"Hey, when do we get paid?"

"I don't now, I've been waiting for my paycheck for the past five years."
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
I would quit if I was deal with that sh*t
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HF4L:
Well the S4 just got another update due to a bug about chargers. http://www.droid-life.com/2013/12/11/verizon-galaxy-s4-update-build-vruemk2-approved-allows-non-samsung-chargers-to-work-fixes-other-issues/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Restola:
I ordered a pair of moto x's on sale. I had to reward moto for that crazy fast 4.4 update. I hope Samsung takes notice and fixes their process ? (yeah right lol).

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2012)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gwhizkids:
Just got a tweet reply from [MENTION=5438726]VerizonWireless[/MENTION]support asking me not to jump ship. Made me all warm inside...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HF4L:
Did you tell them you want the S3 update now or else?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
I did.. When I did I got no response lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HF4L:
When we get a response like that, we should call it *Verizowned* !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] louforgiveno:
It's coming
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
FYI I told them I want a gear ... But I really don't ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HF4L:
lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
That's what I tell em when I want them to actually look into it...I told em I got a gear watch for my day and i can't use it yet due to the lack of the 4.3 ota... then depending on the rep they give the same we don't know.. or they talk to l2 tech or "call samsung" while they keep me on hold
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Krusej23:
I have the link for the VZ software update page. Is this it? but could you put the link up for the samsung page? Does one usually put one up before the other?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
Yes that's it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gwhizkids:
Here's the Sammobile page. You'll have to enter the model (SCH-1535) and VZW in as the carrier.

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Here's Samsung's support page. Just scroll down and click on the "Android platform" FAQ question.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cammykool:
But you signed a contract.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
You can still quit your job
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cammykool:
I was trying to make a joke.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gwhizkids:
Great. VZW is rolling out an update to the S4 to improve data roaming. How nice for them.

Version is JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...improves-data-roaming-and-a-few-other-things/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
hopefully verizon reads what i posted read here:

https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/811308

names parth212 there,

You guys should all follow suit and do the same right under mine. Atleast this way they can see how many people want the update NOW
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] WillisD:
Hell is gonna freeze over before we get the update, they aren't worried, they want you to upgrade but then again T-Mobile is looking better everyday
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gwhizkids:
Done!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
I actually worked for T-Mobile I was a store manager, pricing wise its not that bad but service around here's kind of spotty

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The more people that post like us by softly bashing their rep it may cause them to actually think and say hmm its about time we inform them. Or they'll be the stubborn a-holes they are and not respond...but its the thought that counts haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
T-Mobile LTE version just got their update. :p:cool:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...s-the-android-4-3-and-galaxy-gear-ota-update/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
I think we is f*cked ???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HF4L:
This is getting ridiculous
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] redsoxfan2133:
Here's a tweet I sent looking for answers.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] redsoxfan2133:
And here's the one sided conversation I got in reply. Fantastic customer service skills were displayed today!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HF4L:
You got *Verizowned*
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Macrodroid:
Did we have a 4.2.2 leak at one point? I'm trying to find something closer to 4.3 to base a sprint port from... Also, would anyone know if the sprint kernel is compatible with our device version?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gwhizkids:
They would say they did not offer to help, but merely asked what's going on. You didn't think they really wanted to help, did you? ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
Only 4.2 leak was for international and no the sprint kernel won't work as far as I know. It breaks something. Don't remember what. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MisterSprinkles:
Since we're complaining, I'd like to complain about Fedex. Called for my warranty replacement Sunday... Still not here. Wtf Fedex? It was overnighted and was an hour away from me YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. Received a package from them at noon today but it was just pictures for the wife. Where's my phone?!?!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Macrodroid:
I did notice a 4.3 tw kernel in original development, guess using that would be a good test to see if it really works... If i make any progress, I'll keep you guys posted. I'll have some time this weekend to try and get something going. Anyone willing to do some testing once I've got a booting port?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DigitalMD:
Good boy, now Moto will reward you one bug fix update and the end of life in about 8 months like they did my last two Droids.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
Depends on fedex, check your tracking and look on there for an "estimated by" usually they wont deliver it until the date it says. Verizon mailed my replacement s3 out and I received mine the next day. I dont think it applies in your case but it also depends when you contacted verizon, if it was before 4pm it wouldve been mailed out the same day if after 4 then net day so you figure 2 days transit for an over night, but again i dont know if that applies to you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MisterSprinkles:
It said by 430 pm yesterday. As soon as 430 hit it changed to N/A rofl.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DigitalMD:
Looks like you got better treatment than most Verizon customers. Not a single insult or upsale. 4 stars..

On a happier note. Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Source Code Released, 4.4.2 available as Factory Images for Nexus 4, 5, 7, and 10..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
If i were you i would call them and see what they say, might want to do it soon seeing as they close around 11... Otherwise theyre gonna charge you quite a bit. Better to have it notated on your account rather than not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
I know what happened... they accidentally shipped it with 4.3, so verizown intercepted the package. lol

I was getting something from UPS a while back. checked the tracking number and it had arrived at the hub, ten minutes from me, and then they forwarded to the postal system to finish delivery! I never seen that before!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HF4L:
That's pretty typical for that to be done!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] david_hume:
To be fair, that phone was based on the original Galaxy S and Samsung did say that the Galaxy S wasn't getting Android 4.0 during the time.

So sadly, not Verizon's fault.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
Prob sent it through fed ex smart post...wouldn't it make more sense just to have fed ex deliver it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] david_hume:
Nope. The International got a leak for 4.2.2 a long time ago. Of course, then 4.3 got released.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
^This is true, but I just feel like this recurring theme of being on old software is getting old.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Macrodroid:
But, when an update is slated for a device, Verizon is notorious for being the last place pony in the show. Verizon won't change that habit any time soon... Incredible 2 went through the same delays, Eris as well with gingerbread...

Fact is the popular "sell" gets the first ride, everyone else stands in line for Verizon's customers...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
what I'm trying to say is that I'm tired of getting a nice new phone, and then Samsung and/or Verizon comes along and says 'look at the shiny new update we have! it's so much better! But you can't have it!' lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DigitalMD:
Same thing with Verizon Moto Droid, Droid 2 and droid 2X, even though they were Moto flagships
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
Hell I'm tired of getting a new phone and within 4 months there are 2 better phones out.

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I had a personal friend who is a vzw sales rep in a corporate store tell me that Verizon pays like $800 for these flagship phones, takes a loss on the hardware, and makes it up with service. he's a family friend but he's still a sales rep. not sure if I believe it. can these things really be that expensive??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] :
From this point on you'll be lucky if it lasts 4 months, unless you go to the other side lol....

I'm not sure if they take a loss or not, but I can believe they don't make much.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
So just got off the phone with big red... the tech said its coming soon but couldn't give me a date? What gives
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HF4L:
Got Verizowned Again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
They're just blowing smoke now... the way he said it they already know the date...they just aren't saying anything

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Unless that's what they're told to say...which seems more believable than actually getting the update haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
nah, the rep just wants a promotion.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bulls1969:
4.3

Are these good enough, and can I downgrade if I have or need too back to 4.1.2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Great screenshots! The best way I think people could help you is if you help us. Maybe try doing this suggestion by [MENTION=2631637]krazie1[/MENTION]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] markdapimp:
Now its 100% Legit because we see the Selinux status and the OTA Popup stuff

Looks like verizon cares for us a little bit Selinux is permissive and not Enforcing like on T-Mobile and Sprint
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] greaseman2:
Thats is assuming knox doesn't block it. Or maybe the locked bootloader
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
Thanks for coming back and posting Bulls1969!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] krazie1:
Don't downgrade, if we get a developer to help you will you try to dump it for us Please?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TokedUp:
Dump that bad boy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
ish just got real!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joshua5683:
Hmm so they released it only to a few people or something? That is odd. Hopefully bulls sticks around
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CisternaChyli:
Dump it!!! So the devs on here can get to updating their roms!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
Yet another day passes and no update...get real tired of your stuff Verizon.. real fudging tired
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Krusej23:
Is our font really going to be that ugly with 4.3?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
Let me get you in touch with [MENTION=4395895]beanstown106[/MENTION]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bramton1:
I'm surprised Verizon isn't trying to direct us to a new phone. Only reason why they're not concerned about GS3 owners not being able to use a Galaxy Gear.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HF4L:
Note 2 just got 4.3! http://www.xda-developers.com/android/verizon-wireless-samsung-galaxy-note-ll-gets-android-4-3/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
You can change the font to whatever you like without root. We can do that now with 4.1 go to settings- display- font style. you'll see options there for different fonts. I downloaded an Ubuntu one its my favorite haha see the screenshot. The Ubuntu one isn't there but I downloaded it off the market

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Krusej23:
Ok, I probably changed that when I first got the phone and just don't remember. That is just a really ugly font that I see in that update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
It's the soak test beans pulled last week
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
Yeah that's one of the 4 or so stock fonts IMO its ugly but some people like it haja
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bobloblaw1:
This thread has suddenly become much more exciting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
I used the free android fonts app, it has a few good fonts on it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MisterSprinkles:
Use andybones' BoneStock and it gives you an option to install a font package. Has 100+ fonts.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
That's a ROM though right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
It has an xda font pack apk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gwhizkids:
...and yet another carrier rolls out 4.3 to the S3 before Verizon.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...ia-ota-update-to-software-version-l710wwamk4/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] :
LOL .....That's funny....

Hopefully we can get something off the update bulls got and just bypass verizon's slow ass
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] parth212:
Wtf cspire is a regional wireless company they service like 4 states...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheDriller:
[MENTION=5324003]Bulls1969[/MENTION], I sent you a pm, if you see this first I would like to say thank you for sharing in this forum. Secondly, I would really like the opprtunity to help is get the system dump if you have not dome so already. If you have it already, would you mind sharing? Again there is a PM in your inbox, please feel free to message me back, I will be checking periodically throughout the day. Thank you,

Tapatalk 4 sucks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
So I just lied to vzw on twitter and told them I have a system dump and they can flip out any time now ?????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] :
I sent him a pm last night asking him to message you, beans or zach...hopefully he will
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MisterSprinkles:
This is what I'm talking about... Really Fedex?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] K20Z1:
I talked with beanstown106 and he said he's down to try and get bulls1969's build of 4.3 off his phone.... Oh and 4.3 's gotta be close for us now.... C spire is getting it today.... Not many more super small wireless carriers left in the US before Verizon decides to roll it out now!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheDriller:
you CANNOT downgrade. Unfortunately the OTA comes with a new locked bootloader. Attempting to downgrade WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE. Unfortunately you will have to wait until we can get a workaround for the new boot loader. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DOWNGRADE

Tapatalk 4 sucks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MisterSprinkles:
Just trolled the VZW live chat again. This time he had to check and see if Google had a date set yet because sometimes they don't announce it. Wtf? Then he said that "I honestly don't have that information. I wish I did. Then I would go over it with you."
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
we just have to wait for bulls to get back online [MENTION=5324003]Bulls1969[/MENTION] get back online lol

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because google sets your dates lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] markdapimp:
We're next in line http://www.xda-developers.com/android/verizon-wireless-samsung-galaxy-note-ll-gets-android-4-3/

Note 2 got the 4.3 Update

last of all is the S3 going to get it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SubliminalME:
T Mobile getting it now, too:

http://androidcommunity.com/t-mobil...212/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
It was a soak test just like us, but beans did a systemdump and put it up as a flashable zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HF4L:
I'll believe it when I see it on my phone or a screenshot from someone else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sammyroot:
This is so frustrating by verizon. I get it, they want a stable build, as we all do. But like many mentioned here, communication has been awful. Samsung says its verizon, verizon says its samsung. These devices being a little over a year old still has better specs than most phones. The fact that they can't get their **** together and push an update out in a timely fashion is ridiculous. I honestly hope the reason for the delay is because they fired that whole team. Think about our last update for multiwindow, some people (including myself) was getting data drops. Frustrating. Then what happened to the S4. Think about it, we are 3 operating systems behind at this point. I love my samsung devices, but it might be time to start looking at nexus and motorola line. Instant updates.

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+1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HF4L:
Ok, Let's say we get a system dump from someone. How do we flash it? ODIN?