Samsung Galaxy S3: Top 10 Official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Features & Improvements Expected to Boost the Former Top Dog
Samsung official released of Android 4.2.2 firmware for Galaxy S3 is speculated anytime this month of July and it will include several exclusive from Galaxy S4. But what are the best things should the update have to make the device run at its best and smoothest performance?
Android 4.2.2 Firmware with Galaxy S4 Exclusives
Based on the leaked firmware back in May by SamMobile, the Android 4.2.2 version designed for Galaxy S3 will feature the following exclusive apps from Galaxy S4.
- Updated S Voice
- Enhanced S Translator
- Two new lock screen effects
- New multiple widget functionality
- New home screen modes
- Daydream feature from Android 4.2.2
- New additions on the Notification Centre
- Voice commands and gesture controls
- New Smart Switch widget
Top Enhancements Galaxy S3 Should Get from Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Based on the review of GSMArena on the Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, the device still has enough room for better performance, smoother navigation and battery management.
1. Keeping Flash support on the browser and increased JavaScript performance.
2. Browser speed should be better compared to 4.1 JB and 4.0 ICS scores.
3. Sustained Project Butter smooth navigation and increased GPU power for graphics especially in games.
4. Expanded RAM available should be higher compared to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
5. Further increase the battery life on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
6. Reduced internal memory consumption for Galaxy S4 exclusive features.
7. Customisable and expandable Quick Settings.
8. More compatible applications for lock screen and Daydream features.
9. New additions to the camera applications from Galaxy S4.
10. Better signal and call quality than the current firmware.
Right now, Samsung and network carriers released the latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean which consists of bug fixes, multi-window & multi-tasking functionality and performance boosts for Galaxy S3. If you want to install the early stage of Android 4.2.2 firmware for the device, visit the Android 4.2.2 I9300XXUFME Galaxy S3 Exclusive Firmware guide.