Software update for the Samsung Galaxy S III (I747)
Software update for the Samsung Galaxy S III (I747)
Latest update
Getting started
Update & verify software
Previous updates
Latest update
What's new: Device security improvements
Release date: August 18, 2015
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: I747UCUFNJ2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-1514807
Build number: KOT49H.I747UCUFNJ2
File size: 5MB
Getting started
You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA).
You must connect your device to Wi-Fi to download the update.
Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files to an SD card, a PC, or using a favorite application (from the Play Store), prior to upgrading the software.
Update & verify software
To update the software
Make sure your device is sufficiently charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
From the device home screen, press the Menu key and tap Settings.
From the More tab, tap About device.
Tap Software update > Check for updates.
Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update.
The device automatically restarts once the new software successfully installs.
To verify the update
From the device home screen, press the Menu key and tap Settings.
From the More tab, tap About device.
The device has the latest software if the Baseband version and Build number match the current update details.