Galaxy S4 Android 4.3, JellyBean Update Begins Rolling Out for LTE Model
The Galaxy S4 Android 4.3, JellyBean update started rolling out for the LTE model earlier this week.
The first S4 to receive it is the unlocked version with the model number GT-I9505. The firmware is only available in Germany at this time, but it should start rolling out in other markets during the coming weeks.
The software brings many changes to the software including KNOX, Galaxy Gear compatibility, improved performance with graphics, improved stability of user interface, and security.
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Once this update is installed, users will not be able to downgrade, according to the change log for the software.
The Android 4.3, JellyBean update for the Galaxy Note 3 should be available soon in the form of a new ROM.
CyanogenMod founder Steve Kondik recently spoke about the status of his custom build of the software for the device. He shared an image of the handset running it on his Google+ account on Monday. The CyanogenMod is based off of Android 4.3, JellyBean.
Test versions of the ROM will be available on the XDA developer's forum soon, however; there is no word on when the final version will roll out.
The Galaxy Note 3 can now be rooted with a new method released by XDA developers.
It's called Root de la Vega and it bypasses some of the issues users were having with previous rooting methods. Other attempts triggered a response from the KNOX security software that messes up the device. They set the status to unofficial and void the warrantee on the handset.
The new method avoids the KNOX problem.
In order to root the Note 3 users must have a Windows PC, Samsung's Odin flash tool, and a moderate amount of modding/flashing/rooting knowledge. It's compatible with the model's SM-N9005, SM-N900W8 and the AT&T and Verizon versions.
