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note 2 firmware update...is this legit?

shaqblogs2011

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I have a Samsung galaxy note 2. I got a message that I need to update my firmware. I have set auto updates on.

The update is 700 MB in size, which is quite large. So wondering is this update is legitimate.
would you guys recommended that I upgrade?
 
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i'm guessing your carrier is pushing android 4.3 to your phone so yes do update it there are a lot of improvements from 4.2 (i'm guessing the firmware your'e currenty running) to 4.3
i'm guessing your carrier is pushing android 4.3 to your phone so yes do update it there are a lot of improvements from 4.2 (i'm guessing the firmware your'e currenty running) to 4.3
 
Solution
My current version is 4.1.2

I just did a quick check, went to settings -> about device -> check for updates.
I get the same thing. Looks like the android os iitself is pushing this out...similar to Windows update