The official Android 4.2.2 update for Samsung Galaxy S3 is almost surrounded by controversy on why such firmware would be delayed for the longest period of time. Here are the reasons why sources believe that the update is forced to be released on November 2013.

TouchWiz Porting from Samsung Galaxy S4

The TouchWiz UI based from Galaxy S4 is having issues to be perfectly ported on Galaxy S3, according to an insider. The 1GB of RAM S3 actually supports the customised user interface by Samsung; however, the memory may not be the single factor why the TouchWiz from S4 is troubled to be ported on S3.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 new UI consists of new lockscreen animation, new interface on some applications, exclusive features and more. All of these brand new components could have taken almost the entire 1GB RAM available on Galaxy S3. Surely, you do not want your S3 running low on memory and slowing down just by launching apps.

Galaxy S4 Sales Figure

The shipment of 20 million Galaxy S4 units seems inadequate for Samsung, and the company wants to capture more customers and increase market share with their latest flagship smartphone. Some reviewers and experts do not consider Galaxy S4 as an innovative device compared to S3, even with all the improvements.

Money wise, critics will still recommend the S3 due to its almost future-proof qualities, powerful processor and decent camera output. Suggestions between S3 and S4 are based on what consumers actually need and how far will someone spend just to keep up with the trend. Retailers and carriers are all making efforts to increase sales of the S4 by promoting new deals and cheap contracts. If you are a first timer and simply wants a not-so expensive, powerful smartphone - Galaxy S3 would be your first choice.

Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 Conflict

Updating Galaxy S3 as soon as now with Android 4.2.2 will conflict Galaxy S4 in a lot of ways:

  • First, is the interface - why would you buy Galaxy S4 if Galaxy S3 has the same Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with a lower price?
  • Second factor would be the applications which were already hinted by a leaked firmware. Samsung may remove all exclusive applications of S4 on the Android 4.2.2 update for the Galaxy S3 to boost its sales and solve the anxiety of S3 owners. But what will Samsung do if this move creates a bad image for the company by filtering out upgrade contents?
  • Third is technological innovation and Galaxy S4 did not impress everyone unlike the launch of Galaxy S3. The Galaxy S3 is innovative when compared to its predecessor - Galaxy S2; should you buy a new phone with little difference than the previous one and tagged with such a high price?

Samsung Galaxy S4 Must Separate Itself from the Previous Generation

Both the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3 resemble each other, and only by taking a closer look will you be able to identify which is which. Using Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on all variants of Galaxy S4 is one step closer to achieving its own identity from the S3. A new Jelly Bean OS, new user interface, new sensors, new exclusive applications and new hardware all combined together to make Galaxy S4 the "real deal."

Google will Release Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie

Samsung insider already confirmed that the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3 are eligible for the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, but owners of S3 could expect such update only by late 2013 or early 2014. Galaxy S4 would be the first priority and it's a must especially if the smartphone will go head to head with the upcoming Apple's iPhone 5s/6, Motorola's X phone and Google's Nexus 5.

Samsung may be intentionally delaying the update for good reasons, but the company has no plan to deny the Galaxy S3 upgrade. Owners will get their Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean or Android 4.3 as soon as Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie is already out publicly.