S3 & S3 mini abandoned by Samsung already

PencilBreath · 12-05-2014, 15:18

No further Android updates for these devices.

http://www.zdnet.com/samsung-confirm...3g-7000029323/

qasdfdsaq · 12-05-2014, 15:32

Bollocks. Another phone loses out because of crappy manufacturer placed junky bloatware.

AxeVictim · 12-05-2014, 15:41

Might as well root it and install a custom kitkat rom.

Stiggles · 12-05-2014, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by AxeVictim

Might as well root it and install a custom kitkat rom.

Correct.

Plenty of life left in the old girl through custom roms.

qasdfdsaq · 12-05-2014, 16:04

Indeed, stock AOSP will run just fine on 512MB RAM, making 1GB a piece of cake.

Shame again, as the HTC Desire lost out on updates as well due to the manufacturer refusing to put on a perfectly working OS onto a perfectly working device without clobbering it up with their own bloated faff. While they wouldn't even put 2.3 on the thing, the open source community managed to get 4.1 onto it just fine.

hmeister · 12-05-2014, 16:19

Will the S3 LTE be getting KitKat?

qasdfdsaq · 12-05-2014, 16:20

The article does clearly say:

"the Galaxy S3 LTE version will also get the upgrade."

hmeister · 12-05-2014, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

The article does clearly say:

"the Galaxy S3 LTE version will also get the upgrade."

In the UK though?

Sorry for not being specific.

kidspud · 12-05-2014, 18:27

Very disappointed. My s3 mini is only 10 months old.

scooby1970 · 12-05-2014, 18:48

Quite happy with 4.3 on my S3 with Three, and using 4.4 devices, there's really not much in it anyway, certainly not enough to warrant me installing a custom ROM just yet.

Mark

Jamie_Bradley · 18-07-2014, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

Bollocks. Another phone loses out because of crappy manufacturer placed junky bloatware.

Yep you definately say it.

Aye Up · 18-07-2014, 21:06

It was a Google I/O conference about 3 years ago where all manufacturers agreed to support devices for 18 months from launch. The S3 fell into this category, naturally things have moved forward somewhat with the launch of the S4/S5 where manufacturers are supporting hardware for upto 2 years from launch.

The hardware is over two year old now, so its no surprise it reached end of life. Root and load a custom rom or upgrade to a new device.....

kidspud · 18-07-2014, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aye Up

It was a Google I/O conference about 3 years ago where all manufacturers agreed to support devices for 18 months from launch. The S3 fell into this category, naturally things have moved forward somewhat with the launch of the S4/S5 where manufacturers are supporting hardware for upto 2 years from launch.

The hardware is over two year old now, so its no surprise it reached end of life. Root and load a custom rom or upgrade to a new device.....

Samsung can take over a year to make an OS update available for one of their phones. Supporting it for 18 months pretty much means they don't ever have to provide an update.

Aye Up · 18-07-2014, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidspud

Samsung can take over a year to make an OS update available for one of their phones. Supporting it for 18 months pretty much means they don't ever have to provide an update.

TBF I can't argue against that, however upgrading handsets to new Android releases Samsung has a better track record than their other Korean counterpart LG!

Stig · 18-07-2014, 21:59

It's crazy that a 'high end' phone isn't supported for at least two years.

We have threads in the PC forum about computers still working after 10 years, and in real terms they probably cost less than a phone.

jchamier · 18-07-2014, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stig

It's crazy that a 'high end' phone isn't supported for at least two years.

Especially when the majority are purchased on 2 year contracts. These manufacturers who abandon users to the likelihood of mobile malware are doing their whole industry a disservice.
The sensible action would be to issue security patches only, and not feature updates. The best course would be to copy Apple who are still updating the 4s phone released in 2011, and the S3 was released in 2012.

(FWIW, I have both iPhone and Android - Moto G).

finbaar · 18-07-2014, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stig

It's crazy that a 'high end' phone isn't supported for at least two years.

We have threads in the PC forum about computers still working after 10 years, and in real terms they probably cost less than a phone.

And how many free OS version updates did those PCs get if they were using windows? None. The S3 went fromm 4.0 to 4.1 to 4.3. And it wont stop working just because it doesn't have L coming.

swordman · 19-07-2014, 00:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidspud

Very disappointed. My s3 mini is only 10 months old.

Very strange logic indeed.

Anika Hanson · 19-07-2014, 06:16

The US version of the S3 is getting the upgrade, or seems that only the international version isn't. I think you should get at least 2 OS updates.

kidspud · 19-07-2014, 07:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordman

Very strange logic indeed.

Just 2 months to make a silly comment. I see you are as quick as usual.

I'm sure rather than just the silly comment, you will get round to explaining why it is strange logic.

kidspud · 19-07-2014, 07:27

It is interesting that the reason given for not updating is the available RAM. Considering 4.4 was designed to be more efficient and help solve the fragmentation issue, it is a little ironic.

http://www.ibtimes.com/android-44-ki...ve-new-1582813

M1kos · 19-07-2014, 09:21

My mums S3 mni is still stuck on 4.1 I havent tried updating via kies lately is it worth me trying ???

swordman · 19-07-2014, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidspud

Just 2 months to make a silly comment. I see you are as quick as usual.

I'm sure rather than just the silly comment, you will get round to explaining why it is strange logic.

(the statute of limitation on daft comments never expires)

Do I need to explain, really!!

The update cycle of a phone should be based on how long kidspud has owned the phone and you feel this is perfectly logical. If I was to buy say an iphone 4 or an s3 I should expect the length of expected support to be based on the day I had it new

In addition as you made the similar complaints about your Ace 2, it seems you can't have been that "disappointed" to purchase another Samsung.

Anika Hanson · 19-07-2014, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by M1kos

My mums S3 mni is still stuck on 4.1 I havent tried updating via kies lately is it worth me trying ???

I would avoid Kies like the plague.

barbeler · 19-07-2014, 10:05

Does this mean you'll probably be able to buy them very cheaply?

12-05-2014, 15:18	#1
PencilBreath Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Here. Posts: 3,345	S3 & S3 mini abandoned by Samsung already No further Android updates for these devices. http://www.zdnet.com/samsung-confirm...3g-7000029323/

12-05-2014, 15:32	#2
qasdfdsaq Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,286	Bollocks. Another phone loses out because of crappy manufacturer placed junky bloatware.

12-05-2014, 15:41	#3
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Might as well root it and install a custom kitkat rom.

12-05-2014, 15:55	#4
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by AxeVictim Might as well root it and install a custom kitkat rom. Correct. Plenty of life left in the old girl through custom roms.

12-05-2014, 16:04	#5
qasdfdsaq Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,286	Indeed, stock AOSP will run just fine on 512MB RAM, making 1GB a piece of cake. Shame again, as the HTC Desire lost out on updates as well due to the manufacturer refusing to put on a perfectly working OS onto a perfectly working device without clobbering it up with their own bloated faff. While they wouldn't even put 2.3 on the thing, the open source community managed to get 4.1 onto it just fine.

12-05-2014, 16:19	#6
hmeister Inactive Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 2,305	Will the S3 LTE be getting KitKat?

12-05-2014, 16:20	#7
qasdfdsaq Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,286	The article does clearly say: "the Galaxy S3 LTE version will also get the upgrade."

12-05-2014, 17:16	#8
hmeister Inactive Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 2,305	Quote: Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq The article does clearly say: "the Galaxy S3 LTE version will also get the upgrade." In the UK though? Sorry for not being specific.

12-05-2014, 18:27	#9
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Very disappointed. My s3 mini is only 10 months old.

12-05-2014, 18:48	#10
scooby1970 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Neath Posts: 2,468	Quite happy with 4.3 on my S3 with Three, and using 4.4 devices, there's really not much in it anyway, certainly not enough to warrant me installing a custom ROM just yet. Mark

18-07-2014, 20:56	#11
Jamie_Bradley Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 369	Quote: Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq Bollocks. Another phone loses out because of crappy manufacturer placed junky bloatware. Yep you definately say it.

18-07-2014, 21:06	#12
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	It was a Google I/O conference about 3 years ago where all manufacturers agreed to support devices for 18 months from launch. The S3 fell into this category, naturally things have moved forward somewhat with the launch of the S4/S5 where manufacturers are supporting hardware for upto 2 years from launch. The hardware is over two year old now, so its no surprise it reached end of life. Root and load a custom rom or upgrade to a new device.....

18-07-2014, 21:11	#13
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Quote: Originally Posted by Aye Up It was a Google I/O conference about 3 years ago where all manufacturers agreed to support devices for 18 months from launch. The S3 fell into this category, naturally things have moved forward somewhat with the launch of the S4/S5 where manufacturers are supporting hardware for upto 2 years from launch. The hardware is over two year old now, so its no surprise it reached end of life. Root and load a custom rom or upgrade to a new device..... Samsung can take over a year to make an OS update available for one of their phones. Supporting it for 18 months pretty much means they don't ever have to provide an update.

18-07-2014, 21:47	#14
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	Quote: Originally Posted by kidspud Samsung can take over a year to make an OS update available for one of their phones. Supporting it for 18 months pretty much means they don't ever have to provide an update. TBF I can't argue against that, however upgrading handsets to new Android releases Samsung has a better track record than their other Korean counterpart LG!

18-07-2014, 21:59	#15
Stig Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy Heath, Beds. UK Posts: 10,383	It's crazy that a 'high end' phone isn't supported for at least two years. We have threads in the PC forum about computers still working after 10 years, and in real terms they probably cost less than a phone.

18-07-2014, 22:09	#16
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by Stig It's crazy that a 'high end' phone isn't supported for at least two years. Especially when the majority are purchased on 2 year contracts. These manufacturers who abandon users to the likelihood of mobile malware are doing their whole industry a disservice. The sensible action would be to issue security patches only, and not feature updates. The best course would be to copy Apple who are still updating the 4s phone released in 2011, and the S3 was released in 2012. (FWIW, I have both iPhone and Android - Moto G).

18-07-2014, 22:52	#17
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	Quote: Originally Posted by Stig It's crazy that a 'high end' phone isn't supported for at least two years. We have threads in the PC forum about computers still working after 10 years, and in real terms they probably cost less than a phone. And how many free OS version updates did those PCs get if they were using windows? None. The S3 went fromm 4.0 to 4.1 to 4.3. And it wont stop working just because it doesn't have L coming.

19-07-2014, 00:45	#18
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Quote: Originally Posted by kidspud Very disappointed. My s3 mini is only 10 months old. Very strange logic indeed.

19-07-2014, 06:16	#19
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 14,219	The US version of the S3 is getting the upgrade, or seems that only the international version isn't. I think you should get at least 2 OS updates.

19-07-2014, 07:20	#20
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Quote: Originally Posted by swordman Very strange logic indeed. Just 2 months to make a silly comment. I see you are as quick as usual. I'm sure rather than just the silly comment, you will get round to explaining why it is strange logic.

19-07-2014, 07:27	#21
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	It is interesting that the reason given for not updating is the available RAM. Considering 4.4 was designed to be more efficient and help solve the fragmentation issue, it is a little ironic. http://www.ibtimes.com/android-44-ki...ve-new-1582813

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19-07-2014, 09:21	#22
M1kos Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 499	My mums S3 mni is still stuck on 4.1 I havent tried updating via kies lately is it worth me trying ???

19-07-2014, 09:42	#23
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Quote: Originally Posted by kidspud Just 2 months to make a silly comment. I see you are as quick as usual. I'm sure rather than just the silly comment, you will get round to explaining why it is strange logic. (the statute of limitation on daft comments never expires) Do I need to explain, really!! The update cycle of a phone should be based on how long kidspud has owned the phone and you feel this is perfectly logical. If I was to buy say an iphone 4 or an s3 I should expect the length of expected support to be based on the day I had it new In addition as you made the similar complaints about your Ace 2, it seems you can't have been that "disappointed" to purchase another Samsung.

19-07-2014, 09:50	#24
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 14,219	Quote: Originally Posted by M1kos My mums S3 mni is still stuck on 4.1 I havent tried updating via kies lately is it worth me trying ??? I would avoid Kies like the plague.

19-07-2014, 10:05	#25
barbeler Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,705	Does this mean you'll probably be able to buy them very cheaply?