[Leaked Launch Schedule] Samsung Officially Announces 4.3 Update - No Note 3 Features

[cdlq456]

Today Samsung officially confirmed the Android 4.3 update for the Note II via a press release, anticipating the new "features" this update will come with:

Samsung Extends Galaxy Gear Compatibility to Galaxy S III, S4, Note II, and More

October 23, 2013

Samsung provides more users with enhanced flexibility and freedom via extended Galaxy Gear compatibility

Seoul, Korea - Oct 23, 2013 - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. today announced that more Samsung devices will be compatible with Galaxy Gear, a perfect companion device that makes mobile communication easier and more enjoyable.

Galaxy Gear will be available for use with Galaxy S4, S III, and Note II through the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update. The update came first to Galaxy S4 devices in Germany in October. Samsung will also extend Galaxy Gear compatibility to other GALAXY devices – including Galaxy S4 mini, S4 Active, Mega 5.8, Mega 6.3, and S4 zoom – through a separate software update beginning at the end of October. Software update schedules for each device will vary by country and carrier.

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Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) ＊＊Update schedule and features may differ by country and carrier.
Samsung Galaxy S4, S III, and Note II will get the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update. For Galaxy S III and Note II, new capabilities provide easier text input, and updated graphics and multimedia, as well as new updates to Samsung features and applications, including:

• Smsung KNOX＊, a secure and comprehensive mobile solution for enterprises and consumers. (＊Galaxy S III 3G
version will get Samsung KNOX with a platform security only in select countries.)
• Smart Switch to seamlessly transfer content from other smartphones to Samsung devices
• HomeSync to store, share and enjoy content securely wherever you are
• Group Play 2.5 with shared video support

So, for those who were expecting to see the Note 3 features in the official update, bad news, the leaked version seams to have all the features that will finally reach the final version.

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UPDATE: Leaked documents reveal U.S. Android 4.3 update schedule for Galaxy S III, Note II, S4 and S4 Active

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[EP2008]

If Sammy doesn't officially give us note 3 features, we'll add them ourselves

 

[cdlq456]

If Sammy doesn't officially give us note 3 features, we'll add them ourselves

Yes, that's the good thing about the community, although it would be nice to have them with official support, but I guess it's the same :victory:

 

[apallohadas]

The only things we won't see are the things requiring the hardware difference.

I can live with that.

 

[~N.A.W.Y~]

So we don't get features like new camera, Smart Scroll and Smart Pause Right?

 

[Bruce lee roy]

I only want to see some of the new s note features. What would be cool is if we could cherry pick features in aroma installer.

 

[jhonyp]

So we don't get features like new camera, Smart Scroll and Smart Pause Right?

Software features can be ported so i think we have evirithing by developers works. Samsung can inserta note 3 un theyr ass

Enviado desde mi GT-N7100 mediante Tapatalk

 

[bluur]

So the biggest update that all are waiting is in number 4.1.2 > 4.3. Kinda funny from samsung

Sent from my GT-N7100

 

[CrimzonEyed]

Does not mean they won't send an OTA with the new note 3 feature's later on.

 

[Ustamus]

I cant understand what Samsung wants to do.. When the Note 2 comes, nearly all features ported to s3 and n7000 by samsung. after that, now we have note 2 but theres nothing about note 3 features. I think Samsung trying to say, "Hey Note 2 is good enough, if we can port something from Note 3, No one going to buy it.. so dont wait until we produce Note 4..."

 

[SayedMajeed]

I cant understand what Samsung wants to do.. When the Note 2 comes, nearly all features ported to s3 and n7000 by samsung. after that, now we have note 2 but theres nothing about note 3 features. I think Samsung trying to say, "Hey Note 2 is good enough, if we can port something from Note 3, No one going to buy it.. so dont wait until we produce Note 4..."

I dunno why u ppl care about note3 features from Samsung while u have ModRom..

 

[krazy_about_technology]

I cant understand what Samsung wants to do.. When the Note 2 comes, nearly all features ported to s3 and n7000 by samsung. after that, now we have note 2 but theres nothing about note 3 features. I think Samsung trying to say, "Hey Note 2 is good enough, if we can port something from Note 3, No one going to buy it.. so dont wait until we produce Note 4..."

Its rather simple. The Note 2 software was a benchmark level software bundle featuring a suite of applications to use the large screen phone (upward of 4.5 inches) more effectively. You can consider it as the base for large screen phones and that's why it was provided to the previous phones as well. This set of features is what makes a Samsung phone tick.

The Note 3 software on the other hand is an incremental update over the original (Note 2) software suit. The basic functions provided in note 2 have been enhanced a little with few additions here and there. I know these features mean much to us, but basically for Samsung its an incremental update. While giving Note 2 level software to all of its phones (mostly) made them tough against the competition by a large scale, Note 3 software will not do the same thing. It will just drop the value of Note 3 one notch and will prevent many potential buyers of Note 3 to stay back with their still powerful devices.

Its a marketing thing, pure and simple marketing.

Personally, I will remain content even if they only keep giving Android version upgrades with minor updates to touchwiz. This will ensure the phones stay current and custom roms keep rolling based on kernel sources and stock roms. Community will bridge the gap, we just need base roms.

 

[achillesgk]

I don't want to add the features unofficially. I want more respect. I spent almost 700 euros.

 

[sandulea]

I think that Samsung's press release is a bit oversimplified and misleading, and we're quick to assume the worst.

To me it looks like Samsung wanted to release a short umbrella statement and just listed a few new features common to all devices receiving the update, instead of making separate, detailed lists of features for every device. In any case, I'm having a hard time believing that they suddenly changed their strategy and have stopped trickling back new software features to older phones. It's really just a short statement, and I can't see how they would have crammed in it things like "Air Command added", "New camera interface", "new camera modes", "TRIM support", "notification toggle page" etc when most of these are device-specific. And if we are to nitpick, the phrasing "new updates to Samsung features and applications, including" suggests an incomplete list of features is being shown anyway.

I wouldn't read too much into this. In my opinion, it neither confirms nor denies Note 3 features. I'll wait for a definitive features list, or the update itself before I decide whether Samsung screwed me over or not.

 

[JohnnyLegendary]

Kitkat update will be released soon?

 

[matt3773]

Maybe Samsung wants to make sure Note 3 sales never goes down when rolls out the 4.3 update..

With the Note 2 capabilities..good hardware specs..i'm sure many people will buy Note 2 instead of Note because of the price differences..and they will get the same features which Note 3 has.

 

[mjrshark]

Didnt read anythin about wont have note 3 feature , was just talkin about S4 S3 and note 2 in general and what will it get , not what note 2 will not , dont think leaked firmware be better than official one unless there wont be official one

 

[eliasif3]

thanks for the info

I have Galaxy Note 2 and i'm very pleased with the features of Note 3 after installing a custom ROM .... they can put their note 3 in their a$$

 

[dudo_jj]

Yes im agry

I cant understand what Samsung wants to do.. When the Note 2 comes, nearly all features ported to s3 and n7000 by samsung. after that, now we have note 2 but theres nothing about note 3 features. I think Samsung trying to say, "Hey Note 2 is good enough, if we can port something from Note 3, No one going to buy it.. so dont wait until we produce Note 4..."

Thats right!

 

[Takisxx]

if dont release 4.3 rom for note 2 just SAMSUNG **** OFF