The Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.1 JellyBean update will have a release date for November 2012 for the unlocked U.K. version of the smartphone, according to new reports.

The new Android update was already released for three major network carriers in Britain; Vodafone, Three and O2.

However, owners of the unlocked versions of the phone are still awaiting their updates, and it now appears as though they will have at least another few weeks to wait.

The Galaxy S3 JellyBean networks update started in the U.K. last week. On the O2 user forum there were comments confirming it.

"Good news! The wait time is almost over for Samsung Galaxy S3 users. From tomorrow, 19th Oct. '12, you'll be able to upgrade to the much awaited 4.1 Jelly Bean update over Wi-Fi or via Kies," O2's social media team has said.

It added: "If you have activated the 'auto-update' feature from out of box, you will be prompted to download the 4.1 Jelly Bean update."

Earlier this month Samsung used its Facebook saying, "We can confirm that the Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) operating system will be available on the Galaxy S3 this month. Details regarding the availability across network channels will be announced in due course."

The update features a smoother UI, Google Now, Offline voice-typing support, expandable notifications, better settings organizations among other upgrades.