Galaxy S4 4.3 update question

Forums › Android › Galaxy S4 4.3 update question

eijom

28 posts

Geek

#133963 9-Nov-2013 13:34

Hey guys im new to android platform coming from ios. i am confused to how this 4.3 update works. 4.3 has been released on telecom but not yet on vodafone. i currently have a galaxy s4 on 4.2.2 and it was purchased from jb hifi. it is on vodafone network. i am thinking to changed from vodafone to telecom, since telecom has free 4g lte upgrade, when i switch to telecom from vodafone does that mean i can then update to 4.3 because i am now on telecoms network?

1 | 2

19282 posts

Uber Geek
Inactive user

#929961 9-Nov-2013 13:43

Android updates are not related to what network you are using / SIM card in the handset

Samsung Korea pushes out the updates we are waiting on them to push out the update for Vodafone NZ sold handsets

VFNZ is also doing free 4G upgrades now on current plans

saeran

139 posts

Master Geek

#929965 9-Nov-2013 13:46

No. The way the update work is each carrier needs to approve it before it is available for your device. Even if you switch you have a Vodafone Galaxy S4, therefore even if you are using it on the Telecom network it is still a Vodafone handset and you must wait for Vodafone to approve the update.
Saying that considering the update has rolled out for Telecom phones hopefully it won't take too long till Vodafone and 2degrees approve it so it can be rolled out to their customers. I have a 2degrees S4 and am patiently waiting. It's not that annoying because there is nothing that big or exciting in Android 4.3 except maybe for TRIM support.
Hope that helps.

eijom

28 posts

Geek

#929966 9-Nov-2013 13:47

johnr: Android updates are not related to what network you are using / SIM card in the handset

Samsung Korea pushes out the updates we are waiting on them to push out the update for Vodafone NZ sold handsets

VFNZ is also doing free 4G upgrades now on current plans

i purchased my S4 from jb hifi but i am on vodafone network, so that means i need to wait to use the vodafone approved update of 4.3, which samsung will release once it receives approval from vodafone nz?

johnr

19282 posts

Uber Geek
Inactive user

#929970 9-Nov-2013 13:50

We are waiting on Samsung to push it out now as I understand should not be too far away

coffeebaron

6231 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#929975 9-Nov-2013 14:07

Any S3 updates in the Vodafone house for testing / approval yet?

Rural IT and Broadband support.

Broadband troubleshooting and master filter installs.
Starlink installer - one month free: https://www.starlink.com/?referral=RC-32845-88860-71
Wi-Fi and networking
Cel-Fi supply and installer - boost your mobile phone coverage legally

Need help in Auckland, Waikato or BoP? Click my email button, or email me direct: [my user name] at geekzonemail dot com

eijom

28 posts

Geek

#929977 9-Nov-2013 14:08

saeran: No. The way the update work is each carrier needs to approve it before it is available for your device. Even if you switch you have a Vodafone Galaxy S4, therefore even if you are using it on the Telecom network it is still a Vodafone handset and you must wait for Vodafone to approve the update.
Saying that considering the update has rolled out for Telecom phones hopefully it won't take too long till Vodafone and 2degrees approve it so it can be rolled out to their customers. I have a 2degrees S4 and am patiently waiting. It's not that annoying because there is nothing that big or exciting in Android 4.3 except maybe for TRIM support.
Hope that helps.

but the thing i dont understand is i purchased my galaxy s4 from jb hifi. is it a vodafone or telecom or 2degrees ? how is it decided which carrier it belongs to? isnt it by sim card inside phone thus the network/carrier we are currently connected with. so is it just a "neutral" device???

johnr

19282 posts

Uber Geek
Inactive user

#929981 9-Nov-2013 14:17

Google how to check csc code

Equinox IT

Cloud spending continues to surge globally, but most organisations haven’t made the changes necessary to maximise the value and cost-efficiency benefits of their cloud investments. Download the whitepaper From Overspend to Advantage now.

eijom

28 posts

Geek

#929984 9-Nov-2013 14:25

johnr: Google how to check csc code

ok thanks i did that. in the code it contained VNZ ;(
i guess my galaxy s4 is the vodafone device???

johnr

19282 posts

Uber Geek
Inactive user

#929988 9-Nov-2013 14:29

Sure is and 4.3 is coning and the changes are limited

eijom

28 posts

Geek

#929996 9-Nov-2013 14:33

johnr: Sure is and 4.3 is coning and the changes are limited

yea hopefully 4.3 will arrive within next few weeks since telecom already released it. but the thing with vodafone is its not curretly offering free 4g upgrade to prepay smart customers ;(

oh so my s4 is vodafone model and has vodafone firmware. when i switch to telecom can i use their 4g network?

ilovemusic

1439 posts

Uber Geek

#930068 9-Nov-2013 18:01

isn't any 4.3 update rendered obsolete by 4.4 ?

haha

saeran

139 posts

Master Geek

#930069 9-Nov-2013 18:03

ilovemusic: isn't any 4.3 update rendered obsolete by 4.4 ?

haha

Not really. Remember it is going to take Samsung at least another 4 months to make 4.4 available to the S4 + Note 3. Then the time for each carrier etc etc.
I'm sure everyone would rather have 4.3 now and 4.4 later than 4.2.2 now and wait for 4.4.

jeffnz

2870 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#930070 9-Nov-2013 18:08

ilovemusic: isn't any 4.3 update rendered obsolete by 4.4 ?

haha

not obsolete but 4.4 needs to be released first

Galaxy S10

Garmin Fenix 5

eijom

28 posts

Geek

#930092 9-Nov-2013 20:00

jeffnz:
ilovemusic: isn't any 4.3 update rendered obsolete by 4.4 ?

haha

not obsolete but 4.4 needs to be released first

damn i wish 4.4 can be out faster

michaelmurfy

meow
13240 posts

Uber Geek

Moderator

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#930099 9-Nov-2013 20:49

The update is good, I remember you saying you're wanting to join Telecom, here's how to turn your phone into an Android 4.3 Telecom version device.

Instructions are for Windows only. Please backup your data. I will not be responsible if your phone decides to eat your cat, start a war or doesn't want to start. If you follow the directions below correctly it will be very unlikely howerver.

Download the firmware image from here: http://android.interwebz.co.nz/I9505XXUEMJ5_I9505TNZEMJ4_TNZ.zip - Unzip and place somewhere safe.
Download ODIN from here: http://android.interwebz.co.nz/tools/odin3.zip
Download the Samsung driver from here: http://android.interwebz.co.nz/tools/samsung_usb_driver.exe - This is only needed if you don't have KIES installed.

1) Factory reset your phone, do this by pulling the battery, putting it back in and holding power + volume up + home, release power when you see the Samsung screen and keep holding the other two until you see "Starting Recovery" - use vol up / down to move the cursor, power to select, select factory reset and YES! When completed pull ye battery.
2) Make sure the Samsung driver is installed first, insert battery back in phone but power up by holding vol down + home + power, go to "YES I want to void my warranty!" but note, this really won't as you're still flashing stock Samsung software to it.
3) Open up Odin on your computer:
Plug in your phone via USB whilst it's in "Download Mode"

Under PDA - Select the .tar.md5 file you unzipped from the firmware file above.
Make sure Auto Reboot + F.Reset Time are ticked, it should all look like this screenshot:

When you're ready, hit start and watch the magic happen. When this is completed, you have a Telecom Samsung Galaxy S4 running Android 4.3.

Michael Murphy | https://murfy.nz
Referral Links: Quic Broadband (use R122101E7CV7Q for free setup)

Are you happy with what you get from Geekzone? Please consider supporting us by subscribing.
Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.

1 | 2