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Find and update the software version on your Samsung Galaxy S III

Last Updated: Apr 23, 2013

Software Updates - Samsung Galaxy S III

  • Software updates may be released in stages and can take several days for delivery.
  • If prompted that an update is available, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

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Current version:

  • L710VPBMD4

Version

Release Date

Description of Enhancements/Fix

L710VPBMD4 04/24/2013
  • Home screen security fix
  • Multi-view: Split Screen multitasking support
  • Camera feature and gallery enhancements
  • Addition of Paper Artist
  • Bulk SMS Enhancements
L710VPBMB1 02/27/2013
  • Misc bug fixes
  • Voicemail application update
  • SMS 3-digit support
  • Calendar sync fixes
L710VPBLJ7 10/25/2012
  • Updates the device to Google Platform Version
  • Upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jellybean)
  • Email Out of Office improvements: Able to modify the external and internal message
  • Corrects an issue where VPN no longer worked over 3G, unless user switched to 4G or Wi-Fi
  • Corrects an issue where MMS picture mail would no longer send or receive over 3G, unless user switched to 4G or Wi-Fi
L710VPLI3

09/19/2012
  • SWYPE- The SWYPE keyboard has been added to the device.
  • LTE Data Connectivity- Improvements to network connectivity when using Sprint 4G LTE data services.
  • SMS Messaging - When a message is greater than the 160 character limit it we now be delivered as a single message to the Samsung Galaxy S III.
  • Exchange Active Sync - The EAS services have been enhanced on the device.
L710VPLG8 07/25/2012
  • Updated MMS client.
  • Optimized LTE system selection.
  • Enhanced Smart Stay function.
  • Enhanced Voice recognition.
  • All-Share Cast is now supported.
  • Music Hub is now supported.
  • LTE Enabled (previously default was disabled)
L710VPLG2 07/09/2012
  • Google Search update
L710VPLF9 06/29/2012
  • Security updates
L700FC12 04/22/2012
  • Initial Release

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Re: 4/24 - Samsung Galaxy S III Software Update - L710VPMC3

New version is actually MD4...   http://support.sprint.com/support/article/Find_and_update_the_software_on_your_Sa
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mapesy wrote:   Corrected for date and version number. Thanks.   The cumulative reference at this link stil
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Just talked to a Sprint rep about how i have yet to get the update. Looks like the update was pulled. Here's the transcr
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Re: 10/25 - Samsung Galaxy S III Software Update - Android 4.1.1 (Jellybean) - L710VPLJ7

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