Samsung released a Hotfix for Galaxy S III kernel exploit in the UK

Samsung is taking the security of its products serious, the software department released a patch to fix the security holes for the kernel vulnerability in Exynos devices. The Patch is currently rolling-out as an update to Samsung GALAXY S III users in the UK.

The updated software I9300XXELLA is available only in the UK. Samsung confirm that the same patch will be heading to other regions very soon but for now Galaxy S III owners in the UK should update as soon as possible the update is available both as OTA and via Kies.

The update comes with a new bootloader, which is the first bootloader update for the Galaxy S III since its launch. The sudden death issue should no longer be a problem after this new bootloader.

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