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Issues following 4.3 update

I just want to make a few observations of what I have experienced after the 4.3 update. I cannot successfully connect to WiFi networks following the update due to a "weak signal". I also could not recharge my battery using a wireless connection due to overheating and no change in the charging status (not a problem previously). I also have noticed that my flash will discharge for no apparent reason periodically. While I understand that with updates there are unforeseen issues, I want to give my personal observations. I look forward to a fix as no WiFi means I am using a lot of data.

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SkywiseXI

I am having the same issues. It appears, from a Google search, that these were issues that caused Samsung to pull this update previously. Bad thing is that it will most likely take Verizon a year to put out an update to fix these issues.

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/samsung-halts-shambolic-galaxy-s3-android-4-3-update-50012792/

JRLittleJr

I wanted to update my post regarding update issues following the release of Android 4.3. I was experiencing several problems including inability to connect to WiFi, random flash discharges as well as increased battery drain. I did a hard reset over the weekend and every problem listed above was resolved. I can now successfully connect to WiFi and my battery life is better though not perfect.

bcswa

Can you help me understand a "hard reset"? is this the power options restart, or a Wipe and Reset ? Thanks for the help in clarifying how to do a "hard reset" thanks

tikibar1

A hard reset or factory reset deletes all of your data and settings and restores the phone to the way it was when you received it.

Hard Reset - Samsung Galaxy S® III

JRLittleJr

I didn't use physical buttons to do the reset but instead did a factory

reset through the settings menu. I backed up all data prior and everything

is still working well.

MySIII

So when you do the back up and reset, what does it actually back up? I have not done the update, but if Samsung pulled the update then why am I able to get to the update on my phone?

SushiRabbit

I'm so angry with this that as a long time Verizon customer I'm contemplating moving two phones to another provider. Over and Over again Verizon shows me that they don't care. They've blown away my SD card, removed access to folders, and totally jacked-up my working phone.

Ann154

SushiRabbit wrote:
I'm so angry with this that as a long time Verizon customer I'm contemplating moving two phones to another provider. Over and Over again Verizon shows me that they don't care. They've blown away my SD card, removed access to folders, and totally jacked-up my working phone.

What exactly is the issue with the SD card? Try the steps in .

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