Help S3 UK 4.3 update availability and BT4.0

[completeidiot]

I'm keen to update my unlocked S3 (I9300) from 4.1.2 to 4.3. Mainly because -as I understand it- this will enable Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ which I am very keen to use.

I read that the updated 4.3 update is now available in the UK, but when I check for OTA in Settings/About/Software Update, and via Kies, it says I have the latest version.

I purchased the phone via a well know UK online retailer, but I suspect it was German-sourced phone as that was the default language when I first started the phone. Could this be why I can not access the 4.3 update?

Thanks

 

[funkylogik]

Post a screenshot of your "about phone" bro and hopefully people will be able to tell you :thumbup:

 

[funkylogik]

Whats ANT+ btw?
As far as i can see, this update only brings bad stuff to anyone thats maybe gona root/modify it

 

[completeidiot]

Thanks funkylogik; Hope you can read this?

 

[completeidiot]

ANT+ is a low energy communications protocol used to connect external devices. It was developed years a go because BT prior to 4.0 sucked too much juice.

 

[ScoobyWRX]

Like the username by the way

 

[completeidiot]

Anyone know if I can update?
Thanks

 

[funkylogik]

Yeah mate. Download Odin to your pc and ill find a guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
You wana flash UK unbranded firmware (BTU)
give us a shout if you need any info :beer: