A new update is currently rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S4s on Sprint's network here in the United States. The firmware, already released in other regions around the world, boosts storage space and introduces a new level of security for business enterprise users.
The update, software JDQ39.L720VPUAMF9, began rolling out yesterday, July 8, and will continue to do so until July 21, according to Sprint. At a hefty 375MB, downloaders will want their Galaxy S4 to be charged and tethered to Wi-Fi. As with all over the air rollouts, it will happen in batches, meaning some regions of the country will get their upgrade before others.
The new firmware allows users to move apps onto the SD card, freeing up space onboard the Galaxy S4, which has been criticized for its paltry amount of available storage. The 16GB Galaxy S4, it was discovered soon after its release, only comes with 9GB of free space due to the inordinate amount of software, gesture controls, and other gimmicks Samsung preloads onto the handset.
Business-minded Galaxy S4 owners will also be pleased to know that Samsung's enterprise software Knox also makes its debut with the upgrade. Knox adds extra layers of security, giving peace of mind to employers with employees who prefer to use the same phone for personal and business matters. In essence, it's Samsung's response to BlackBerry's popular enterprise offerings.
Sprint seems to be the first carrier in the United States to roll out the memory-increasing, enterprise-minded firmware, but if past schedules hold true, AT&T and T-Mobile should be next. Verizon has a history of being last with updates, so we'll simply have to wait and see if the Big Red can deliver sooner rather than later this time.
Let us know if you're a Sprint Galaxy S4 owner who has received the update, where you're located, and any bugs you encounter after the download in the comments section below.
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