Android
AT&T Galaxy Note Jelly Bean Update Possible in May
Samsung and AT&T have yet to confirm anything but it’s possible that the long awaited AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will roll out in May, thanks to some new timing given by another carrier that often rolls out its updates in close proximity.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update started rolling out for owners back in February, though owners of the AT&T branded model are still stuck on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with no specific release date in sight. And while that might be the case, there is at least one clue out there that could point to a possible time frame for the update.
As we’ve pointed out numerous times, Canadian carrier Rogers has, in the past, rolled out its Samsung updates around the same time that AT&T has rolled out its updates. With the Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean update, Rogers rolled out its update on December 2nd and AT&T rolled its update out on December 3rd. With the Galaxy Note Ice Cream Sandwich update, Rogers rolled its version of the update out on July 13th while AT&T’s Galaxy Note ICS update landed on July 10th.
Earlier this year, we reported that Rogers had changed its Galaxy Note Android 4.1 Jelly Bean timing from March to a more vague “Pending software submission from device manufacturer.” Recently, Rogers updated its website saying that the Galaxy Note Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is now set for a May roll out, meaning that it clearly received a submission from Samsung.
What this means is that the AT&T Galaxy Note could very well see its Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update in May. As we’ve said before, by no means is this confirmation but it’s certainly a clue given their history.
We also know that a Galaxy Note update for both of these devices is long overdue given that it originally started rolling out many weeks ago and we’re now getting close to summer.
This is likely the closest any AT&T Galaxy Note owners are going to get to a possible roll out window at this point as AT&T seems content at announcing roll outs shortly before they begin.
For now, owners will have to make due with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
jeff
05/01/2013 at 1:19 pm
omg I see you are still making up info. you know what I heard. that’s right who cares it’s not founded like all you posts. how much do you want to take your web site down I will chip in with everyone. actually i’m here alone. wonder why. I heard on somewhere about something. that’s all you have been saying for 8 months . please shut up already
John
05/01/2013 at 1:54 pm
jeff, dont read the article then. hostile much?
marcus aurelius (@mca5287)
05/01/2013 at 5:36 pm
In one way the unlocked models N7000 are “quick” in getting updates from Samsung. I downloaded the 4.1 German firmware from http://www.sammobile.com & used Odin 3.7 to install Jellybean. It is running very very smoothly thanks to “Project Butter”. Eventually ATT will release 4.1 Jellybean for the Snapdragon LTE Galaxy Note…just takes awhile. There’s one benefit though to buying from ATT and that’s if you need warranty or something fixed. Buying an unlocked model from the UK & needing something fixed may be a pain in the butt.
nat
05/01/2013 at 5:42 pm
Bullshit!! Ive been told i was gonna get the jelly bean update since i bought this damn phone..at this point idgaf!
Keith Glancy
05/04/2013 at 8:54 am
Its already out i installed it samsung kies also its awesome.
Debra Dukes
05/02/2013 at 3:29 pm
Adam Thank you so much as IM Disabled any info you have is wonderful.Can’t tell how I love the.App can’t get enough as I have been trying to update my phone for while now and it was not cheap even though I bought it at the same time they just came out with galaxy 4.so sucks for me .Thank you for all the,info .Deb
rick
05/02/2013 at 4:50 pm
Not only am i getting Reid of this phone but at&t as well..thanks for all the BS.
Chris Bidmead
05/02/2013 at 11:31 pm
Adam, you’re billed as “an editor”. So you should know the phrase is “make DO with”. Not DUE.
Here in the UK the two words are pronounced differently, which helps us not make this mistake. Incidentally, I updated my unlocked GT-N7000 to Jelly Bean yesterday.It didn’t seem to be available OTA, but Kies delivered the official Samsung update when I connected the phone to my Mac.
Still not 4.2.2, but until that turns up I’ll HAVE TO MAKE DO with 4.1.2.
Rick
05/04/2013 at 12:36 pm
Just updated to jelly bean 4.1.2 been waiting for ages and how dissapointed was i.its very laggy n slow to respond compared to ics.lets hope 4.2.2 update is alot smoother