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The Multi-Window feature is finally added on this latest Verizon Galaxy S3's OTA update with baseband version I535VRBLMD3. Aside from the Multi Screen it also brings and comes-up with a lot more newer features and enhancements. Many Galaxy S3 users have been receiving this update earlier today, and it took around 129.1MB in size to download this VRBMD3 update. Some users gets updating failure issues due to the fact that their device has root before but there are few folks who also successfully installed the update even if they got a rooted Galaxy S3 i535. I just tried to take the OTA with CWM and it worked for me - here's what I did: (not sure if this step was really necessary) Install project voodo's OTA Root Keeper, backup root, remove root Accept the OTA when promoted, phone reboots into CWM recovery, select Yes to install unverified update Let CWM apply the update, takes ~5minutes or so, it finishes with no errors, select 'Reboot Phone' CWM prompts that ...

XDA's Elite developer Chainfire, the famous man known for his worked of  the CF-Root and later CF-Auto-Root has came to battle with Samsung's attempt on blocking possible rooting on the Samsung Galaxy S4.  When Samsung tried to released an update that has an ability to prevent owners from possible user permission access. Samsung, Samsung, Samsung, you never cease to amaze. You love to say that you are friendly to the developer and user communities, and some have even bought that. There’s an old saying that says, “Actions speak louder than words.” There’s another one that says, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” Both apply here, as you stooped to another low when you started rolling out updates to the Samsung Galaxy S4 that disabled the ability to elevate user permissions (effectively what “su” does) via a kernel configuration. With the update of SuperSU to v1.30, XDA Elite Recognized Developer Chainfire has patched the attempt by ...

Samsung and UK's Orange network has started pushing the official Jelly Bean software update on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100P with NFC (near field communication) phones. The said software update with build numbers I9100PXXLSQ is currently live on Kies, according to Androidromupdate, "It's based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and only available for UK Orange Galaxy S2 I9100P users for now". The Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100P which has the NFC built-in chip is mostly a carrier branded version compared to the original Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100. This phone first received its Jelly Bean upgrade earlier this month in Italy under TIM network. Some owners has been waiting for this update, and we also thought that Samsung has already forgotten this device, since the original Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 Jelly Bean update has been rolled out a few months ahead then this particular phone. So, anyone from UK still got the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100P at hand, you should see this update via Kies o...

The CynogenMod team, one of the best ROM makers for Android devices has added the Sony Xperia Tablet z (also know as Pollux) in their project line-ups. The team has announced earlier that the Release Candidate (RC) along with experimental build are already available but unfortunately the team has made up to bring the official CM10.1 Nightly build based from the latest Android Open Source Project (Android 4.2.2). Those who might willing to give it a try and experience something new from their Xperia tablet Z, can simply download and install the official CM10.1 on their Sony Xperia Tablet Z from CyanogenMod Team official website. Just a reminder, installing custom ROM will void the warranty of your Xperia tablet Z. You'll also need to unlock the bootloader first prior to install the CM10.1 on your Xperia Z tablet. via: CyanogenMod

The new Google Play Store got a new update to version 4.1.6 hitting over the internet. It is now comes with a re-designed buttons, menus and visually bumps-up to a more delightful styles. Here are the following noticeable changes; The Apps open and uninstall buttons got a slight tweak. The wishlist UI has switched from a list view to a card style The menu buttons for items now list the price of the item next to "buy". The settings app is light themed instead of dark themed. The Play Store will now warn you about a large update. Update All" will now work for apps with new permissions. If you want to grab this new Google Play Store just make sure to drop by at  Android Police , these folks got the complete files of Google Play Store APK's which you can manually install on your Android devices.

Owners T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S3 (also known as SGH-T999) will now enjoys the "multi-view" that is now included  on its latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update with build numbers T999UVDMD5. This said multi-view function wasn't been included from previous released and can only found on Samsung Galaxy Note. Just earlier today, owners of the T-Mobile Galaxy S III are being hit with an update that bumps their Galaxy S3 OS to Android 4.1.2. This update is rolling side by side through over the air and Kies method. Here's the official chagelog from T-Mobile support page; The T999UVDMD5 update weighs in at 168MB and will begin rolling out over the air today, May 13, and will continue going out to devices until June 16. The update is also available through Samsung's Kies computer software, which can be found right here. The full changelog for the T999UVDMD5 update is as follows: Version: Android version 4.1.2/Software version T999UVDMD5 Approved 5/13/20...

AT&T's flagship the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 gets new software update but still based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. A plenty of Galaxy Note users has notified from the said update with baseband build version to (I317UCAMC3). So far there is no official chagelog posted by AT&T about this update but some users at XDA-forums , confirmed that this update brings no noticeable changes from the earlier 4.1.2 design but it came-up with Google Chrome Browser. Aside from Google Chrome apps features, the a new radio and kernel version will also boost the Wifi performance. Applied the update but did not feel any difference. As far as radio is concerned there is no change other than the version update, modem patch file is just 153.25K. Chrome is part of default application with MC3 build. I ran the update check on my Note 2 last night and got the update notification. I updated hoping that it is 4.2, but android version remained at 4.1.2 and the base band got updated to I317UCAMC3. I t...

The long-awaited Jelly Bean upgrade on Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P6800 now finally over.  Samsung, has unleashed the 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Tab P6800. The release is in stages, but owners in South East Asian countries is lucky enough as Samsung picked these countries to taste the Jelly Bean goodies on their devices. It seems Europe region will wait for a while, as it goes to be roll out too soon. Most of the Samsung Galaxy Tab P6800 owners in SEA region, already received this Jelly Bean update earlier today, and they found out some features including Google Now, Smart Stay and new enhancements on user's interface such as Touchwiz UX. There also some stuff like the video plays in floating mode which looks something new. This Jelly Bean update is now live from Samsung Kies server and owners of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7-inch should check this out. source: Androidromupdate

The first generation Samsung Galaxy Note in Canada will now also enjoys the long-awaited Jelly Bean upgrade. Earlier, today, the official Jelly Bean updates happens to be already available via Samsung Kies server. This of course rolled out for Bell, Rogers and Telus Samsung Galaxy Note also (SGH-I717R/M/D). Noting that this update already announced earlier this year coming for the month of May. This update came over just a day ahead after seeing AT&T's release on their own Galaxy Note variant. So, for those who might still owns the the 1st-gen Samsung Galaxy Note should check this update via Kies now. You may visit you carrier provider's website to get further details about this update. source: Androidromupdate.com

Samsung has started pushing the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean upgrade on AT&T's Galaxy Note (also known as SGH-i717. The long awaited Jelly Bean software update comes with build numbers I717UCMD3, and this brings the "Premium Suite" enhancement and improvements. Those who might expects for the "Multi-view function" that allows users to split screen in multitasking mode, it seems that it is not included on this packaged. Features of the AT&T's Galaxy Note I717UCMD3 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update  Popup note: Allows user to instantly write down directions, phone numbers, and other information while on a call. Popup Video and Browser: Allows user to watch video or browse the web while performing other tasks. Photo note and frame: Allows user to write down notes on the front and back of a photo. Easy clip: Allows user to crop an image from any screen and save or share easily. Paper artist: Provides an emotional & aesthetic photo editing exp...

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S4 is battling its journey to owners who expects that it comes with unlocked bootloader but its locked bootloader. This has been confirmed by +Steve Kondik   the after-market developer of the famous CynogenMod ROM that the Ma Bell version of the Galaxy S4 launches truly has a locked bootloader. With locked bootloader, the development community is on-hold for building custom ROMs and this scenario sparks disappointment to owners who expected that they can easily install root, custom recoveries and custom ROMs.