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High-End Android Phones Powered with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Some smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 have already been launched in China, with many expecting a global release shortly after. A growing list of flagship smartphones are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which was officially announced in late September 2025. The chipset is anticipated to power top-tier Android devices throughout late 2025 and 2026, with several phones already confirmed or heavily rumored. Xiaomi 17 series: The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max were confirmed as the first phones to use this chip. The Pro and Pro Max models will include a secondary rear display. nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series: The gaming-focused nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. realme GT8 Pro: The realme GT8 Pro launched in China in October 2025 with the new Snapdragon chip and is expected to be released in international markets later. Honor Magic 8 series: The Honor Magic 8 series, which includes t...

New 4.1.2 OTA update on Verizon Galaxy S3 I535VRBLMD3 with Full Premium Suite Packaged

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 the rom update may install default recovery and prompts to disable, select 'Yes' to keep CWM
Phone reboots, 'Upgrading Android, updating app M of N..." appears after boot for a few minutes
About Phone shows new MD3 baseband version and build number
I did just get an error about the update being unsuccessful, but everything appears as though it were successful
Press/hold back key to get multi-window tray works fine, etc...
Launch OTA Root Keeper and restore root...

But there is one guy isn't lucky enough and ended up into soft-bricks;

i think i might of bricked my phone... i am rooted and stock, was able to download the update but when phone went to reboot, comes up with yellow triangle and mess "system software not authorized by verizon wireless has been found on your phone. please turn off and go to nearest store." anyone know what i can do?????

So, just be careful updating if you have gone root your phone previously. More about this stories from XDA-developers forum.

Premium Suit with Multi-window on Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-i535
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OTA Update - I535VRBMD3

Here are Verizon's official changelog about the I535VRBLMD3 latest 4.1.2 OTA update:

KEY DEVICE ENHANCEMENTS ENABLE YOU TO

Access your Wi-Fi connection easily on multiple devices when in Hotspot mode
Use ‘bill to my Verizon Wireless Account’ when buying apps from Google Play
Access phone screen without unlocking device when connected via Bluetooth headset
Use two apps simultaneously side-byside with Multi Screen and Multi Window
Categorize and display images, photos and videos with Samsung Gallery
Sync two devices and share content seamlessly with S Beam’s ‘Auto Share Shot’
Transfer content easily between devices with Samsung Smart Switch tool
Get popup suggestions from Page Buddy when connected to accessories like a wired stereo headset
Tag weather, people and place information in photos and video with Contextual Tag
Arrange apps in order of frequency of use for faster access with Contextual App Link
Pick the perfect group picture from five burst shots with ‘Best Shot’
Select and customize specific folders by category and file type with My Files tool
Save MMS attachments in your Galleryfor quick posting and sharing
Create a variety of image styles with Paper Artist tool

ADDITIONAL UPDATES INCLUDE

Removed pop-up messages ‘Refreshing SIM Data’, ‘No SIM’ and ‘SD Card Inserted’
New message notification tone is no longer clipped
Devices remain in 4G mode without dropping to 3G when Hotspot is on
The Burst Shot setting is no longer the default setting in the Camera application
Consistent functionality of the Screen Time Out feature
Applications running prior to sleep mode will remain open when home key is pressed
Backspace button will no longer clear an entire sentence – only the intended word
Fixed an issue where web browsing would sometimes cause the device to reset
Lock screen function improved when screen is idle NFC is now easier to turn on
Device is now recognized by the computer when connected via USB cable
Audio distortion fixed when connected to some Car Kits is resolved
All devices can now receive over-the-air software updates
Voice recognition performance is improved with the updated SVoice Application
‘Remove All’ is now ‘Close All’ in the Task Manager menu

ADDED THE FOLLOWING PRELOADED APPLICATIONS

Catch up on news easily with the Flipboard
Recognize contacts quickly with Caller Name ID

via: Verizon Wireless

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