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How To Manually Update Sprint Galaxy S3 to Jellybean Without Rooting

November 4, 2012 by Chris Edwards 47 Comments

Recently, Sprint announced an update to the newest Android version, Jellybean on the Galaxy S3. This update is to roll out in phases over the next moth as an OTA update. The problem is, not everyone is lucky enough to get the update.

I am one of those that was impatient and could not wait any longer. I spent forever looking around trying to find a way to manually update my Sprint Galaxy S3 to Jellybean with the official OTA update from Sprint. I did not want to have to root and load a custom rom, and wanted something quick and easy to do.

Manually Force OTA Jellybean Update on Sprint Galaxy S3

1. First, check to see if the update is available to you. Goto Settings -> System Update -> Update Samsung Software and hit “Check Now” . If no update is available, continue to the next step.

2. Goto Settings -> Application Manager -> (scroll over to all) Google Services Framework then hit “Clear data”

3. Now, go back to check and see if an update is available to you. When you enter this screen, it show that you last checked for an update back in 1967. Goto Settings -> System Update -> Update Samsung Software and hit “Check Now” . If no update is available, you will need to repeat step 2.

4. Repeat the above steps until and update is available to you. It can take you 1-2 times or even 20+ times before you luck out and have the update available. For me, it took 3 times, however, I have seen some take up to 19 times.

Let us know in the comments how many tries it took for you to get the Jellybean OTA update for your Sprint Galaxy S3.

Why Is Sprint Forcing Users To Wait For The OTA Update?

This update is roughly 200mb in size. Even when you are downloading it on a WiFi connection, you are putting a load on Sprint’s web servers. To reduce this, they slowly roll the update out to all users.

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  1. UnderTheBedMonster says

    May 21, 2017 at 12:13 am

    I am at 4.4.2 on my S3. I cannot connect to wifi. Keep getting the error authentication error occurred and incorrect password. I used the CORRECT password to connect with my Samsung Core Prime and I know the password works just fine. I have a Freedom Pop account. The Core Prime is on Assurance. Does this make any difference? I did have wifi working on this S3 when I had RingPlus about a year ago so I know the wifi works on that S3 but now I can’t connect.

    Reply
  2. red1mon says

    December 7, 2013 at 2:05 am

    It took 4 times … My Wife’s updated earlier today and I really like! Mine is updating now ~~~ Thanks

    Reply
  3. Will says

    May 25, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Very smart I like that trick when I blanked that it send the update immediately Would anyone know how to make the envelope that’s for the new sms message that’s white to be able to turn it the gold color Id love to chage it like it was on my T959 or have the media player from that phone too any help ???
    W

    Reply
  4. Jeanine says

    May 15, 2013 at 9:17 am

    mines says 103.9 MB… On the 1st time i hope this is the correct update

    Reply
  5. temetria thomas says

    May 5, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    it took 4 tries but it worked thank you so much

    Reply
  6. weaoponx says

    March 28, 2013 at 3:39 am

    Started dl on 1st try. My phone updated a week ago by itself, couldnt figure out why the wifes phone wouldnt. Thanks for the help.

    Reply
  7. bob says

    March 25, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    worked after first clear. thank you.

    Reply
  8. Lil' Alpha says

    March 13, 2013 at 1:30 am

    @facebook-1451169211:disqus Same here. Thanks bro. you should go to youtube and check out QBking77 who is a samsung freak mostly for sprint products.

    Reply
  9. Amy Parent says

    March 2, 2013 at 6:17 am

    2 tries to go to 4.2.1 thanks.

    Reply
  10. Annalisa Smith says

    December 21, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    1st try. Thank you so much!

    Reply
  11. Eyny says

    December 17, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    when i cleared the data at Google Services Framework, it doesnt show me the time (eg.1967) when i last updated it.. is there anything wrong with my procedure?

    Reply
  12. Shreyas Sane says

    December 12, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    will it work with metro pcs phones?

    Reply
    • Chris Edwards says

      December 14, 2012 at 9:21 am

      Depends if they have released Jellybean or not.

      Reply
  13. missy t says

    December 2, 2012 at 10:41 am

    How can u tell if you have the jelly bean update? Went through the steps and no luck. ..

    Reply
    • Chris Edwards says

      December 2, 2012 at 11:36 am

      Goto Settings > About Device and if Android Version is 4.1.1 you have Jelly Bean already.

      Reply
  14. Fuzzy728 says

    November 29, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    I have lost count of the number of times that I and a co-worker have both tried. No dice. 🙁

    Reply
  15. Paul says

    November 29, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Needed repeat the clear data for Google Services step twice, but update began downloading after the 2nd attempt! Thanks very much. Great tip.

    Reply
  16. MA says

    November 28, 2012 at 12:36 am

    Tried it but it didn’t download 🙁

    Reply
  17. Agatha Mantanes says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    worked great thank you!!!! but now i lost my email notification is there a fix for it i did all normal stuff cheched all the boxes and i cant fix it.

    Reply
  18. nick says

    November 23, 2012 at 4:38 am

    will this only work on sprint 🙁 ?

    Reply
    • Chris Edwards says

      November 24, 2012 at 2:49 pm

      Sprint is the only one that has released the update, thus far.

      Reply
  19. kberryfire2 says

    November 21, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Help I get no clear data option, after i get to all in step 2…What am I doing wrong? Please

    Reply
    • Chris Edwards says

      November 21, 2012 at 3:33 pm

      When you went to “All” did you scroll down and find “Google Services Framework”? There are ALOT of things under “All” so it can sometimes be hard to find. Take a closer look. When you find it, touch it and it will open up and you it Clear Data inside that screen.

      Reply
  20. JRRTolkien says

    November 20, 2012 at 6:43 am

    Dude! Awesome! After playing the Sprint waiting game, with your trick, I got it on my first try. Woohoo!

    Reply
  21. kebwizrd says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    How long does the 348.7 MB download take?

    Reply
    • Chris Edwards says

      November 20, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      Really depends on your connection speed. I did it on my home network, so took like 5 minutes. If you do it over the cell network, it could take some time.

      Reply
  22. Anna Jogun Vayda says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    You are awesome. Thank you! Got it on the first try!

    Reply
    • Chris Edwards says

      November 20, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      Glad it worked for ya!

      Reply
  23. darcy says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:02 am

    worked after 3x! you rock!! thank you so much!!

    Reply
  24. Robert b says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Worked the first time thanks! !

    Reply
  25. MissCandyCaine says

    November 17, 2012 at 5:12 am

    I did it it said the last update was back in 1969 tho but It’s downloading as we speak after just 1 time. Thanks!

    Reply
  26. IMontesque says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Got mine on the 1st time around. Thnx.

    Reply
  27. Jake. says

    November 15, 2012 at 3:00 am

    awesome worked the 3rd time. thanks a ton!

    Reply
    • Chris Edwards says

      November 15, 2012 at 9:39 am

      No problem. Glad it worked for you.

      Reply
  28. rrd says

    November 14, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Awesome. 3rd time.
    NOTE if it’s not working for you.
    1st time clearing the data, the Update Samsung Software read 12/xx/1967 (or the like) and I hit check now. It then read something like ‘recently checked/last checked’ with the time stamp.
    You have to go back and “clear data” again, and then back to “check now” until you get it. (hopefully that helps someone).
    Thanks!

    Reply
  29. Anthony B says

    November 14, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Worked perfectly on the 3rd try got 1969nd

    Reply
  30. disappointed says

    November 13, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Tried it 20 times following instructions to the letter and no love…
    Sprint Galaxy S3

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    • Chris Edwards says

      November 14, 2012 at 10:49 am

      Interesting. You sure you don’t already have the update already? Most people are getting it within the first 5 tries. I will say, the update didn’t really seem too different. You may have already got it and not even know it.

      Reply
  31. Sagi says

    November 12, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    I took 2 times for my wifes -1969 348.7 mb

    Reply
  32. bob says

    November 9, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    wow, worked on the second try, thanks!

    Reply
  33. jb4chi says

    November 7, 2012 at 3:07 am

    Worked on the 1st try.

    Reply
    • Aslam says

      December 17, 2012 at 2:52 am

      you mean, need to clear Google play service?

      Reply
  34. ek says

    November 6, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    third time was the charm for me

    Reply
  35. SDR593 says

    November 6, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Worked on the 2nd try. Thanks!

    Reply
  36. Steelmon says

    November 6, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Holy Cow!!! This actually worked. Took 3 times for me, but its updating now. Thanks for the awesome info. I’ve had Jelly Bean on my Nexus 7 since I got it a couple months back and have been anxious to get it on my GS3.

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  37. Thomas Jones says

    November 5, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    Mine reset to 1969, then went directly into update mode
    348.7 MB

    Reply
    • Thomas Jones says

      November 5, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      Thanx, as I was getting very impatient too

      Reply

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