Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Update Leaks Before Release

Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Update Leaks Before Release - according to the source for Android News While Samsung hasn't been talking about specifics, it's clear that the Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Jelly-bean update is close. For one, the company declared an update for October, one which would deliver Galaxy Gear help to Galaxy S4 owners. The company didn't explicitly say Android 4.3, but given its Bluetooth LE support, it's likely.

Furthermore, we've noticed French carrier SFR peg Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 software for October and more recently, Samsung Canada affirmed that it will be rolling out Android 4.3 in November. Global forms of the unit typically receive their applications ahead of the North American models.

It appears the software is a little bit of an incremental upgrade because it doesn't deliver any massive new features but it does apparently enhance what was already on board the Galaxy S4, making it faster and making content appear sharper.

With no special launch date in sight, some Galaxy S4 owners are probably getting antsy. Luckily for impatient types that own the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-9505 variant, a leak has sprouted in front of the Android 4.3 Jelly-bean release date.

Due to SamMobile, owners of the GT-9505 can turn on a test version of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean ahead of its own eventual release. Evidently, the software is steady and it's faster than the Android 4.2 update that presently resides in the Galaxy S4. Samsung Knox and Samsung Wallet are both on board though Samsung Wallet does not work at the moment.

GT - 9505 owners should be cautious before installing this software because it might not be the completed upgrade. Those people who are not skilled at installing firmware similar to this should avoid installing it and instead, should await the Over-the-Air upgrade to get there. At this point, provided the data, it seems to be an OTA ought to be coming shortly. Those who actually do choose to install it'll need to back up their files before this.

The Galaxy S4 is expected to get Android 4.3 Jelly Bean before the Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note 2.

Carriers in the Usa are usually behind their counterparts this means we could see some devices waiting until 2014 for Android 4.3 Jelly Bean updates.