Our latest software update opens up a new world for your Galaxy S® 4, Galaxy Note® II and Galaxy S® III with Android™ 4.3, Galaxy Gear™ compatibility and an emphasis on security and privacy.
Enhance Everyday Moments with Galaxy Gear Compatibility
The Samsung Galaxy Gear puts that Galaxy brightness and brilliance you know and love right on your wrist, giving you a quicker, more convenient way to access some of your favorite features. Once paired, it interacts with your Galaxy phone in a way that lets you stay attentive to the world around you—because your notifications will always be on-hand, even when your phone is out of sight. Enjoy hands-free calling, quick access notifications, a built-in pedometer, and S Voice™ access right from your wrist.
The Latest Android 4.3, Jelly Bean
Experience the intuitive, easy-to-use features, exceptional graphics and privacy improvements of Android 4.3.
Multi User Mode
All great things deserve to be shared, and your Galaxy smartphone is no exception. Share your device comfortably with Multi User Mode, a new feature that allows different users to login separately, so you can pass your smartphone to friends and colleagues. You each get a personalized Galaxy experience and you can rest assured that your email and personal information is not accessible to anyone else.
Dream-like Graphics
Realistic, high performance 3D graphics powered by OpenGL ES 3.0 create a truly immersive and highly desirable gaming experience. And an enhanced photo daydream casts a new light on your photo albums.
Intuitive Dialing
Simply enable “dial pad autocomplete” via your phone app settings to enjoy an intuitive dial pad that will start suggesting names and numbers once you start entering letters or numbers.
Simple from the Start
The Setup wizard simplifies and streamlines getting started.
Secure Your Peace of Mind, Enjoy Your Private Life
Along with the new security measures of Android 4.3 the Galaxy devices compatible with the Premium Suite software update are SAFE™ (Samsung for Enterprise), so you can be confident that your device is suitable for work environments without the intrusion of your privacy. And with KNOX™, you’ll experience an even greater emphasis on security and privacy for both work and play on your upgraded Samsung Galaxy Device.
Premium Features and Services
Enjoy a full suite of premium features and service updates that will enhance your Galaxy experience like never before.
Group Messaging
Need to contact a group of friends at once? Use Group chat Messaging to chat and share multimedia without breaking up the conversation.
Group Play
Share and play content in real-time with those around you for a truly social digital experience.
Multi Window™
Multitask in a whole new way by running apps simultaneously on your screen. Once you start, you’ll wonder how you got by without it.
Sound & Shot
Remember what was said or the sounds that accompanied a memorable moment thanks to the ability to record up to nine seconds of audio with a still image.
New Easy Mode
Need a better way to ease into the Galaxy experience? Samsung’s Easy Mode changes your home screen to bring you a simplified experience in core applications like the dialer and calendar, and offers bigger text against a brighter background. Switch comfortably back to the Basic Mode whenever, and the settings in both modes are preserved.
How to Update Your Galaxy Device
Owners of Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S® 4, Galaxy Note® II and Galaxy S® III can now enjoy the latest Android™ 4.3 update as well as compatibility with the Galaxy Gear and enhanced features. The Premium Suite software update is available over-the-air or through Kies, depending on your carrier. Learn how to update your Galaxy device.
Verizon Galaxy S 4 Update FAQs
Sprint Galaxy S 4 Update FAQs
More carrier updates to follow soon. More support with your Galaxy Gear can be found here.
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