The final release is expected to be made available in the next couple of weeks. October 14, 2013 5:50 AM PDT The Galaxy S4 should be getting Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) soon. (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) Samsung's Galaxy S4 owners can now download a near-final build of the company's Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) distribution. The folks over at Samsung-tracking site Sammobile on Sunday released an Android 4.3 build they obtained from a source that's designed to run on the Galaxy S4. The near-final build can be downloaded from the Sammobile site, though it's not clear whether (a) it's a safe download and (b) if it will cause any trouble for those who download it. Related stories What you should know about flexible displays (FAQ) New leaks point to US Galaxy S4 Minis, more Megas T-Mobile cancels Galaxy Gear orders with discount code Why I ditched the Galaxy Gear for the Fitbit Force Will Samsung rush GS5 out the door in January? Rumors on when the Galaxy S4 will get Android 4.3 have been swirling for the last several weeks. According to Sammobile sources, who claim to have knowledge of Samsung's plans, it should be rolled out to the device's owners in the next couple of weeks. CNET has contacted Samsung for comment on the leaked software. We will update this story when we have more information.
The final release is expected to be made available in the next couple of weeks.
The Galaxy S4 should be getting Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) soon.
(Credit: Josh Miller/CNET)
Samsung's Galaxy S4 owners can now download a near-final build of the company's Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) distribution.
The folks over at Samsung-tracking site Sammobile on Sunday released an Android 4.3 build they obtained from a source that's designed to run on the Galaxy S4. The near-final build can be downloaded from the Sammobile site, though it's not clear whether (a) it's a safe download and (b) if it will cause any trouble for those who download it.
Related stories
- What you should know about flexible displays (FAQ)
- New leaks point to US Galaxy S4 Minis, more Megas
- T-Mobile cancels Galaxy Gear orders with discount code
- Why I ditched the Galaxy Gear for the Fitbit Force
- Will Samsung rush GS5 out the door in January?
Rumors on when the Galaxy S4 will get Android 4.3 have been swirling for the last several weeks. According to Sammobile sources, who claim to have knowledge of Samsung's plans, it should be rolled out to the device's owners in the next couple of weeks.
CNET has contacted Samsung for comment on the leaked software. We will update this story when we have more information.
