AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 owners will be happy to know that the carrier has released an update for their smartphone.
The new OS update comes in the form of Android 4.1.2 and also includes the Samsung Premium Suite upgrade.
AT&T has announced that it has released an update for the Samsung Galaxy S3. The software update brings the OS version to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and also includes a feature Galaxy S3 owners have been patiently waiting for: the Samsung Premium Suite upgrade, which brings several new features to the smartphone. New features with the Samsung Premium Suite upgrade include:
- Multi Window: You can open two different apps at the same time in two different windows on the mobile screen.
- Auto Share Shot with NFC: By setting the camera to "Auto Share Shot" mode, you can quickly share your photos and videos by simply tapping their GALAXY S III with other NFC and S-Beam enabled devices
- Camera features: Paper artist and best face options.
- AT&T apps: AT&T services, Drive Mode, AT&T Locker; Family Map, Live TV, and SmartWifi have been loaded.
- Other enhancements: Includes calendar, SD Card, and S-Voice enhancements.
If you haven't been notified that there is an update for you, you can easily force your Galaxy S3 to check for the update, download, and install it manually. Just go into the Settings app of your smartphone, tap About your device > Software update > Check for updates. You will then see a message letting you know that a software update is available for your Galaxy S3. Tap Continue and the software will automatically start downloading. When finished downloading, select Continue again and the software will be installed. Your smartphone will automatically restart once the new software installation has been successfully completed. You'll receive a confirmation message letting you know that your Galaxy S3 was successfully updated. Tap done. You'll now be able to enjoy the Samsung Premium Suite upgrade features and also have a fresher version of Android on your Galaxy S3. It may not be the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, but it's still a step forward.
